CHAPTER 22: MIGHT OF THE UPGRADED UNIQUE SEAL

[Skill: Beast Taming]

[Level: 1]

[Description: Allows you to tame 1 iron-rank demonic creature.]

[Cost: 10 Magic Power per use.]

[Level Up Requirement: Advance to the bronze-rank beast tamer realm!]

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[Skill: Fire Dragon Breath]

[Level: 1]

[Description: Allows the user to breathe fire. The flames you can produce can reach temperatures up to 1,093°C and can incinerate most iron-rank creatures. Effective maximum range is up to 30 meters.]

[Cost: 10 to 100 MP.]

[Level Up Requirement: Defeat 100 beings using fire.]

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[Skill: Wind Manipulation]

[Level: 1]

[Description: Grants control over wind. The power of the skill depend on the user’s imagination.]

[Cost: 1 to 100 MP]

[Level Up Requirement: Block 20 enemy attacks using only wind.]

Ray’s eyes gleamed with joy.

"I didn’t expect the first seal I would use to upgrade my Eclipse Devouring Seal would be of the rare rank and belong to none other than the mine owner’s son. Not to mention, the way I got it is also quite unique. If the wolves hadn’t come for me, I would have missed this once in a lifetime opportunity."

Speak of the devil, and he shall appear.

Plop! Plop! Plop!

One after another, demonized wolves burst forth from the water’s surface that served as the cave’s entrance.

No doubt, the same thing that had drawn Ray into this cave had also lured them here.

In total, twenty wolves came out of the water, entering the cave.

Each stood over a meter and a half.

Having chased Ray from the forest, through the sea, and into this sea cave, their bodies trembled from exhaustion but their hunger and anger burned hotter than their fatigue, and the promise of a fresh meal motivated them to not give up without finishing what they started.

Worth noting, demonized wolves were far deadlier when they were hungry. Ray seemed to be in for a tough time!

Grr!

They bared their fangs at Ray, looking extremely threatening.

Saliva dripped in thick strands from their mouths, and their glowing eyes glinted with ruthlessness.

The air suddenly became heavy with killing intent!

"Perfect timing." Not a hint of worry could be seen on Ray’s face. To him, the snarling monsters before him were nothing special, just walking targets begging to be used. His lips curled slightly. "I was in need of practice dummies to test my new abilities."

At his offensive remark, a chorus of low growls sounded.

Then—

SWOOSH!

Four demonized wolves lunged towards him simultaneously.

"Vile Beasts! burn to ashes!!!"

Ray opened his mouth and exhaled.

FWOOSH!

A stream of fire burst out, blowing away the wolves midair, setting them ablaze. They writhed on the ground, letting out agonized cries as they were burned alive. In a matter of seconds, from dreadful creatures most beast tamers would do their best to avoid, they were reduced to charred remains.

Notifications sounded in Ray’s ears.

[You have killed four Advanced Stage Demonized Wolves.]

[You have gained +200 EXP!]

Ray’s victory against the four demonized wolves was overwhelming, but his vigilance only rose as he heard suspicious movement coming from behind him.

"From behind?"

He turned slightly as a jaw snapped shut next to his face.

The demonized wolf who had attacked him sneakily was shocked. How did Ray notice its approach? It had snuck behind him when his attention was occupied and attacked him from his blind spot!

Its shock was understandable. After all, how could it know that Ray’s stats were high enough to rival a demonic beast and his senses were just as sharp?

"In your ignorance, you have forfeited your life!"

Ray’s words sounded like a bone chilling curse as he flicked his wrist. A wind blade shot out, slicing through the wolf’s neck. Its head detached from its body as blood burst out.

[You have killed an Advanced Stage Demonized Wolf. You have gained +50 EXP!]

Another demonized wolf attacked him from the side, its jaws yawning wide, fangs gleaming, saliva flinging through the air as it aimed straight for Ray’s neck like an assassin delivering a killing blow.

Ray calmly flicked his wrist.

SHING!

A wind blade shot out and struck it in the head.

Blood and brain matter spilled out as its body collapsed lifelessly at his feet.

[You have killed an Advanced Stage Demonized Wolf. You have gained +50 EXP!]

Ray looked at the remaining wolves daringly, "What’s wrong? Are your fangs only for show? Why don’t you dare attack me, hmm?"

The demonized wolves, having seen him kill their brethren like crushing flies, had grown incredibly wary of him. They dared not approach him recklessly, even retreating slowly as his eyes fell upon them.

"If you won’t bare your fangs at me, then I’ll bare mine at you."

Immediately after saying these words, Ray mimicked the technique he had seen Torvin perform before dying, releasing a volley of wind blades.

The demonized wolves never stood a chance.

The wind blades ripped through them like hot knives through butter.

They were sliced and diced into pieces.

[You have killed 13 Intermediate Stage Demonized wolves. You have gained +65 EXP!]

One of them survived, using its brethren to safe itself from harm.

Like the cowardly dog it was, it tucked its tail between its legs, turned around, and ran away.

"Where do you think you are going? Die!" Ray shot a wind blade at it, but it failed to meet its mark as the demonized wolf left the cave.