The Ascension of Contracted Spirits

Chapter 312 - 164: Ice Dragon Mage_2

"I worry that my return might bring mortal danger to my family."

"Hence, for these two years of living under a new identity, I have secretly relocated my parents, and settled them in Grass Frog Country, thus entirely resolving my worries about their safety."

"Only this way can I plan and plot without any hesitation, and seek the opportunity to exact my revenge on this despicable villain."

"You have shown great composure during major crises, not bad!"

Ye Hanjun nodded in approval, becoming increasingly satisfied with his chosen prospective disciple.

"These are the troubles I face and the things that I must do under any circumstances."

Dongfang Xu lifted his head, and looked straight into Ye Hanjun’s eyes:

"As for my ability... it is quite a cliched story."

"The day I lost my Fierce Fire Cat Demon, my severely injured body fell off a cliff, where I should have ended up crushed to pieces."

"But I didn’t die. Instead, I survived miraculously by hanging on a spider’s web below the valley."

"What’s even more peculiar is that the desolate valley was actually a burial place for an old man."

"He had set up the Formation of the Flame Thief, hoping to find an opportunity for rebirth through this formation."

"But he failed. He was devoured by the fierce fire and left only a pile of bones and a few damaged scrolls."

"Desperate, I gave it a try and unexpectedly survived. From being an E-Rank Fire Element Magic Apprentice, I transformed to a D-Rank Flame Thief. My pupils, hair color, physique changed... I became almost unrecognizable."

"Well..."

"So you essentially started over, retrained to the 2nd Order, and re-contracted with your Fond Spirits..."

"To have restored your strength to this level in two years is already quite fast..."

Ye Hanjun was excited.

The more clichéd the story, the more it reveals Dongfang Xu’s exceptional nature.

If a Fate Warlock or someone with such an ability took a look at him, they might discover something extraordinary.

With "mutated spiritual fruit" earlier and "surviving a cliff fall" and "unexpected promotion" later, his story is right out of a novel where he would be the protagonist, capable of surviving for a thousand Chapters."

Thinking about this, Ye Hanjun had a sudden realization, feeling a slight surprise in his heart.

Wait a minute, encountering him should also be considered a "fateful opportunity" for Dongfang Xu, shouldn’t it?

This is quite interesting. The interweaving of fate, the collision of destinies... his future might be the most unpredictable among all the disciples?

"Having heard all this information and knowing about the hatred and mission I carry, does Master Han still want to accept me as his disciple?"

Dongfang Xu straightened his back, showing no signs of emotion.

"Why not?" Ye Hanjun smiled, "Although the support of the 4th Order is strong, it is not impossible to surpass it."

"However, this is your desire, as well as the motivation that pushes you to grow."

"I hope that in the end, you slay your enemy with your own hands. I will only guide and assist you, but never take the initiative to achieve your desire."

"Indeed!"

Dongfang Xu took a deep breath, knelt down on both knees and bowed deeply, respectfully saying:

"Today, I pay respects to Master Han, and will follow his orders in the future. If I break this vow, may I be doomed by heaven and earth!"

"There’s no need to be so harsh. I’m not going to eat you."

Ye Hanjun shook his head, drew out the Key of the Grey Moon, and inserted it into Dongfang Xu’s forehead.

"I am the Instructor..."

"...the fifth disciple, receive!"

In an instant, a grey light surged, and an air of divine twists and turns engulfed the surroundings.

Dongfang Xu braced himself against the strange shaking of his soul and witnessed the invisible thread in the void. One end was connected to him, the other to Master Han, building a close connection between the two.

"Disciple..."

"In return..."

"Secret Agreement..."

"Respecting Teacher’s Ring..."

"Death Challenge..."

After absorbing all the inheritance information, Dongfang Xu couldn’t help but roar out loud.

Beyond belief! Beyond belief!

It turns out that it’s not just the title of "Direct Disciple"!

What Master Han meant by saying that the ability would become stronger... was this!

His rapidly beating heart, like a surging river, turbulent and unquenchable.

"Try to explore it a bit. What kind of wonders does a C-Rank Superior Level Flame Thief possess?"

"Yes!" Dongfang Xu rose to his feet, trying every possible way.

He was too excited. With the aid of the Respecting Teacher’s Ring, his old ability seemed to have evolved once again.

C-Rank, how dreamy!

In the entire Blue Frog Kingdom... No, across the whole Giant Frog Marsh, who among those with such power rank is not a renowned leader?!

The known and universally recognized Water Element Magician, Du Yuanjia— dean of the Canghai Pavilion, is presumably at this level only?!

"Whoosh~~~~"

Dozens of sparks appeared and encircled Dongfang Xu.

He silently perceived and continued to manipulate them, realizing that his previous Passive Ability, ’Fire Elemental Affinity Body’, seemed to have upgraded.

This passive ability is similar to the magic apprentice’s - both provide additional resistance to the same elemental attributes, so you won’t get hurt when riding Contracted Spirit Fond Spirits.

"After the enhancement, it’s called the ’Flame Devouring Body’..."

"My perception and control of fire elements have levelled up. If I stay in a natural environment like a Fire Elemental Mine, I can continuously seize elements, nourishing myself and my Fond Spirits..."

"In addition, if an enemy’s Fond Spirit is of fire attribute, it should also be suppressed by me. I can seize others’ fire elements, thereby enhancing myself..."

Dongfang Xu’s eyes were shining, every single cell in his body was rejoicing.

This is incredible. If a D-Rank Fire Element Magician appears in the future, when I fully activate the Respecting Teacher’s Ring, doesn’t that mean within the same domain, I will still have an absolute advantage?