The King of Beast Trainers

Chapter 67  Chapter 55: The Lower the Temperature, the Higher the IQ_1

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The same day, Lu Ran returned to Jinling.

After clarifying Mr. Husky's origins, Lu Ran breathed a sigh of relief.

He had been investigating Mr. Husky's origins mainly to understand the reasons for its frenzied state.

Now, with Doctor Gu's help, Mr. Husky would no longer lose control at will.

The enhanced combat power brought by the Ferocious State had already become integrated into its normal state; it could be said to have undergone a complete transformation.

"Now I really can count on Doctor Gu's support..."

"Would Fang Lan complain... claiming it was her first?"

When Lu Ran returned to Prism Arena, King of Sudden Death was still sleeping.

When they teleported out, the creature was already sleeping, and Lu Ran didn't wake it; surprisingly it was still sleeping now.

"I should've brought it with me; I regret it now."

Lu Ran didn't know much about Doctor Gu in-depth, but since the other party was a well-known figure in the Beast Training circles of Xia Country, some basic information could often be seen on various forums.

The other party was a very famous evolutionary scholar in the field of Beast Training, specializing in research on Pet Beast evolution.

His most impressive achievement was the evolution of a Monarch Species of Dragon Attribute Beasts!

This accomplishment was unique in the world.

Currently, Gu Qingyi's dragon pet is the only known true Dragon Line within the scope of various countries around the world.

Besides that, there are no other Dragon Attribute Beasts in the Beast Training field.

By "Pure Dragon Line," it means truly considering the dragon as an Attribute in its own right; some Beast Trainers' Pet Beasts are at best close to being dragons, considered Sub-Dragons.

When Gu Qingyi evolved an Eastern Dragon, the Western Beast Training circles of that year were profoundly stimulated, hoping to also evolve a giant dragon to counterbalance the Xia Country Beast Training Alliance.

But so far, it seems they haven't been successful.

Because of this, Doctor Gu also has another epithet internationally, the Dragon Tamer.

"Attributes related to 'dragons' are not few."

"But infusing Pet Beasts with related Attributes doesn't guarantee a 100% fit, allowing them to evolve towards dragons."

"Gu Qingyi's ability to evolve a Dragon Clan Monarch could very well be because she has a Pet Beast that 100% fits the Dragon Trait..."

"This one... Will it be compatible with Dragon Traits in the future?" Lu Ran glanced toward the sleeping King of Sudden Death.

He indeed wished to guide King of Sudden Death in the direction of becoming a giant dragon.

But the more he learned, the more difficult he knew it would be.

Keep in mind that the entire Western world, having spent three years, still hasn't evolved a true giant dragon to date.

They have even started researching "dinosaur resurrection" in search of animals with a high compatibility with Dragon Traits.

One can imagine the Western world's desire for dragons.

Next chance I get, I'll have Doctor Gu assess King of Sudden Death's qualities.

"Near the waterside pavilion, one gets the first loges to the moon. Once I'm close enough to Doctor Gu, I can consult her about things related to the Dragon Clan. If I can evolve a giant dragon before the Western world, that would be amazing..."

Lu Ran chuckled at that thought. With both Eastern and Western dragons in Xia Country, the foreigners might just cry themselves to death.

However, Lu Ran felt the odds were not particularly high; he guessed Doctor Gu also had her own unique encounter, which could not be replicated. After all, if it could be replicated, there wouldn't be just one dragon cruising around in Xia Country.

Maybe she has treasures like the Divine Deer Pendant!

After coming back, Lu Ran did not stay outside for long before teleporting back to Infinite City.

Upon entering Infinite City, he immediately opened the Secret Realm panel and started looking for the Blizzard Secret Realm.

[Name: Blizzard Mountain]

[Secret Realm Level: Beginner]

[Difficulty: Normal]

[Challenge Crystal Coins: 500]

"Should I enter and take a look?" Lu Ran reflected for a moment, and since he had nothing else to do, he ultimately decided to go in and have a look.

From what he learned at Gu Qingyi's place, Blizzard Mountain was difficult to conquer, but the death rate was low, so he could challenge it with confidence, and just come out if he couldn't stand it anymore.

Since there were no enemies, but simply a confrontation with nature itself, even if buried by snow, as long as the Teleportation function was activated immediately upon being buried, there was a good chance of survival.

[Do you wish to spend 500 crystal coins to challenge the Blizzard Secret Realm?]

Yes.

Lu Ran thought to himself.

At the same time, he summoned Mr. Husky from the Black Card.

[Teleportation countdown 10...9...]

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Ten seconds later, before Lu Ran and Mr. Husky could react, they were enveloped by a bone-chilling wind.

Actually, both Lu Ran and Mr. Husky could tolerate this kind of cold.

Mr. Husky was an Arctic Dog, naturally meant to grow up in icy environments, while Lu Ran had several times the physical constitution of a normal person due to Super Beast Mimicry, so dealing with the wind and snow was naturally not an issue.

"Wait a second, if Mr. Husky, as a sled dog, returns to the ice and snow environment and I also enter the ice and snow environment, moving together through here, could it also enhance the compatibility with Super Beast Mimicry and yield a good resistance to cold?"

Lu Ran suddenly thought, but he didn't dwell on it, instead turning to the Secret Realm information.

[Teleportation complete.]

[Current Location: Blizzard Mountain (Beginner Secret Realm)]

[Difficulty: Normal]

[Challenge Task: Traverse the blizzard region.]

[Secret Realm Introduction: Located at the far north of the Empire, once home to the Ice Wolf Clan; in order to expand its territory, the Empire mobilized the Beast Training Legion to hunt down the monstrous beasts of the mountain, intending to open a safe route to other continents. It is said that, after the demise of the Ice Wolf Clan, their resentment and hatred transformed into endless blizzards, blocking the path of all who wish to advance.]

[Tip ①: Maximum stay in the Beginner Secret Realm is 8 hours, during which Trialists can choose to return at will, with Teleportation taking 10 seconds.]

[Tip ②: ...]

"This is interesting..."

After reading the Secret Realm introduction, Lu Ran looked at Mr. Husky, who was in an extremely excited state.

It turns out that Blizzard Mountain was actually Mr. Husky's ancestral land.

Beyond this, the Empire... the Beast Training Army... other continents... Lu Ran saw more familiar terms again.

The Demon Cat Forest beast tide 20 years ago also seemed to be resolved by the Empire's Beast Training Legion, and the background of this Blizzard Mountain once again mentioned the Empire.

This Beast Training Empire sure had a strong presence.

"Really looking forward to the Breakthrough Secret Realm after level 10." Lu Ran exhaled a hot breath, as the current realms were mainly focused on the wilderness, but once it came to entering Breakthrough Secret Realms, there would be an opportunity to see projections of people from another world.

Lu Ran was even more curious about another world, or rather a super-ancient human civilization.

"Woof Woof Woof!" At this moment, Mr. Husky, with a look full of vitality, turned to Lu Ran, asking when they would set off.

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"Now..."

Lu Ran looked towards Mr. Husky, slightly startled, only to feel that there was a significant change in Mr. Husky's eyes.

They seemed so much more spirited! Not the kind of wisdom and intelligence from before, but truly lively.

It seems the icy environment really can make an Arctic Dog smarter!

After all, it is said that the brains of Arctic Dogs are made of ice, which melts in hot places, causing their brains to 'flood,' and only now is their true intellect revealed!

"Let's get going," Lu Ran said. "We'll check all the points first."

He looked ahead. The place where he and Mr. Husky were currently standing had stable snowstorms, but looking further ahead, a grey haze stretched out with continuous howling winds, presumably signaling even harsher cold challenges waiting for them.

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Soon enough, Lu Ran and Mr. Husky set off, planning to trek through the blizzard on foot.

Though buying some cold-resistant clothing would have been better, Lu Ran thought it unnecessary.

Save some crystal coins; consider it training.

Owing Dr. Gu a large sum of money, he'd need to budget carefully from here on out! Nôv(el)B\\jnn

"Damn it." At this moment, Lu Ran and company had just entered the blizzard zone, but hadn't walked far when a strange gust of cold wind lashed out on the back of Lu Ran's hand, causing a wound.

Before the blood even had a chance to flow, it was frozen by the chill, turning a shade of purple through the blue.

Seeing this scene on the snowy ground, Lu Ran gained a new understanding of the destructive power of cold wind; it's no wonder there were no monsters. If a pack of Ice Wolves were added, he would suggest that the difficulty level be raised directly to hard or even abyss level.

"Divine Deer Pendant."

Lu Ran quickly took out the Divine Deer Pendant and put it on, allowing the power of the Divine Deer's broken horn to heal his wound.

"Scraping my hand is fine, just not the face!"

"Woof, woof." Compared to Lu Ran, Mr. Husky was in his element on the snow field, and with encouraging eyes, he seemed to be cheering Lu Ran on to keep up the effort.

Lu Ran: ?

This doggo is getting cocky, isn't he?

"Do you feel like you're in good condition now?" Lu Ran asked.

Mr. Husky nodded repeatedly.

"Since your intelligence has returned, it would make sense to casually comprehend a few powerful skills in this place, right?" Lu Ran taunted.

At those words, Mr. Husky looked solemn; that was a valid point. Ha.

The next moment, he stopped moving, closed his eyes slightly, and seemed to be contemplating amidst the windy blizzard...

Lu Ran: ?

"Damn!" Just as Lu Ran was about to tell him to wake up, the blizzard blowing in his face seemed to carry a piece of hail that smashed straight towards his cheek, forcing Lu Ran to quickly pull out the Wind Cutting Sword and slash forward!

Bang.

As the sword's light flashed, the hail split in two, falling to either side of Lu Ran.

"I'm telling you, stop realizing abilities, let's get moving — it'll take at least 4 hours just to traverse this area, so wait until we've cleared it before you contemplate," Lu Ran said. Mr. Husky suddenly opened his eyes.

In his mouth... he had formed a Sword of Wind!

Holding the Sword of Wind he had shaped in his mouth, Mr. Husky looked fierce.

"Woof!"

Next to him, Lu Ran was taken aback for a moment. What are you up to?

Immediately after, an even more shocking thing happened.

The flowing wind around Mr. Husky's body began to converge rapidly toward the Sword of Wind in his mouth.

Merging into the Sword of Wind.

An astonishing energy was being compressed to its limits in Mr. Husky's mouth.

Vroom, vroom, vroom.

The Sword of Wind vibrated like a storm.

In that moment, Lu Ran realized, Mr. Husky was attempting the energy compression technique!

Mr. Husky had actually attempted it a few times before, but due to it not being a main training task and lacking experience, he had not succeeded.

But now, Lu Ran felt Mr. Husky's energy compression process was much more stable than before.

"No way." Lu Ran watched quietly, and finally, the great Power of Wind was compressed into the Sword of Wind until it seemed to reach a certain limit.

The originally white Sword of Wind had now turned completely sky blue, like a sword of the heavens!

"Howl~~~" Mr. Husky struggled to hold the heavenly sword in his mouth and threw it forward!!

Compression, shaping, release...

Three techniques combined!

Storm Slash!

Boom!

An unbelievably fearsome Sword Qi was released by Mr. Husky.

The sky-blue Sword Qi, seven or eight meters in diameter, was a huge arc that surpassed all of Mr. Husky's previous attacks in range.

More importantly, the energy contained within each unit length of the Sword Qi was even greater.

The roar of the Sword Qi, at that moment, seemed to drown out the blizzard's howling.

To Lu Ran's eyes, only this strand of Sword Qi remained.

With a loud bang, the Sword Qi dispersed the blizzard as if splitting it in two.

One sword to scatter the snowstorm!

Lu Ran took a deep breath.

Of course, it was just an illusion—no sooner was the blizzard severed than the surrounding snow and wind filled it in again. Contending with the forces of nature was still a challenge.

But Lu Ran was still numb with surprise; well done, doggo. You've really grasped the concept.

Such power should qualify as an advanced skill, shouldn't it?

Only...

"Whimper, whimper." Lu Ran looked over to see Mr. Husky, tears frozen at the edges of his eyes, his mouth full of bloody ice shards...He was covered in contemplation.

Heal! Heal! Mr. Husky urged.

The backlash from the energy compression technique was too severe.

The burst of energy shattered Mr. Husky's teeth, causing a lot of blood to spill. Without healing abilities, this trick really shouldn't be recklessly used...

"It seems the return of your intellect is limited."

"Or are you just too eager to shed your teeth and forge a Tooth Sword?" "Whimper, whimper..."