NOVPUBBefore sending the Blood Dragonling away, Ethan had already ordered the Natural Spirit to send the Blood Dragonling out of the Secret Realm if there was any danger.
However, looking at the Rank 5 Demonic Blood Beast Kings flying in the direction of the Blood Dragonling, Ethan was not worried about its danger.
It was because the Blood Dragonling had finished its breakthrough to Rank 5 just 10 minutes before the Evil Spirit released the Rank 6 Demonic Blood Beast Kings.
That’s right! Atzarex, the Demonic Blood Dragonling, has successfully broken through to Rank 5, and since Ethan was its master who nurtured it, he received the notifications and rewards.
’Ding,
The host’s Spirit Pet, ’Atzarex,’ has successfully broken through to Rank 5.
’Ding,
The host’s Special Talent [[Primal Beast Sovereign] has been triggered.
’Ding,
The host has received 1 Million Life Points and a Rank 5 Blood Dragon’s Blood Essence.
’Other than Life Points, I received a Blood Essence. Looks like my Dragonheart Lotus Plants will be very happy about it.’
When Ethan received those rewards, he was not surprised about the one Million Life Points because he was still a Foundation Establishment Realm whereas the Blood Dragonling had broken through to Rank 5, which is equivalent to Golden Core Realm.
So obviously, one million Life Points was a perfect reward; however, Ethan didn’t expect to receive an additional reward, which was a Rank 5 Blood Dragon Essence.
’Also, if I had insufficient funds, I could just sell it. I am sure I will have at least 100 Million Spirit Stones.’
Generally, a Rank 5 Blood Essence starts from 10 million low-level spirit stones; however, the one Ethan received just now was a Blood Dragon’s Blood Essence that would make even among the sect elders excited.
’Anyway, I prefer to nurture the Dragonheart Lotus Plants with it; instead of selling it.’
Selling it was the last resort for Ethan. So, he didn’t think much and checked his Life Points and other things while keeping an eye in the direction where the Blood Dragonling was.
....
In a huge cave away from the Abyss,
"Congratulations, Rex."
Primor, the tiny Lion Spirit congratulated the Blood Dragonling for its breakthrough and continued saying, "Master Kai will be very happy when he learns about your breakthrough."
’Of….course….h-he….w-will….be.’
The Blood Dragonling opened his maw slightly, transmitting out his first words into the Natural Spirit’s head.
The voice was still rough and slow as each syllable carried a strange mixture of joy, confusion, and instinctual growl.
"You…you can transmit your voice already?"
Hearing the Blood Dragonling’s stuttering words, Primor was shocked.
It was true that the beasts, whether they are Spirit Beasts or the Demonic Beasts, gain the ability to transmit their words in a way the other party could understand.
However, it takes time for these newly ascended Rank 5 Beasts to master that ability.
But, the Blood Dragonling in front of it was able to master that ability as soon as it broke through to Rank 5. So, how could Primor not get shocked about it?
’It is no longer a dragonling but a dragon.’
Nevertheless, putting aside his thoughts, the Natural Spirit looked at the huge body of the Blood Dragon and corrected his way of thinking of the Blood Dragon.
Other than gaining that voice transmission ability, there were lots of physical changes in the Blood Dragon’s body, and the first and foremost change was its size.
Previously, it was around the size of a football, but after the breakthrough, it has grown to the size of an adult elephant.
The crimson scales had deepened into a darker shade of blood-red, and their edges have become sharper, pulsing faintly with a red glow.
The once stubby horns were now clearly defined, curling slightly backwards with blackened tips.
Last but not least, the Blood Dragon’s tail was longer, more flexible, and coated in faint runic patterns and a sharp tip which can be used as a weapon in the middle of the fight.
’Other than these physical changes, the draconic and demonic aura leaked out of its body wasn’t something that a newly advanced Rank 5 beast should possess.’
All these changes in the Blood Dragonling shocked Primor; however, it quickly recovered with a big smile on its lion’s face.
Primor was happy with the insane growth of the Blood Dragon because once Ethan completed his task of reviving the Secret Realm, it had long decided to officially acknowledge him as its master.
The more powerful its master and his pets are, the more its Secret Realm could be developed in the future.
"Rex, Master will be pleasantly surprised with your mastery over the voice transmission and you can communicate much better with him now."
Primor excitedly urged the Blood Dragon, "Let’s go...."
However, before it could finish its words, Primor’s other self noticed Ethan getting killed.
’He will revive again…he said he will revive again.’
Remembering Ethan’s earlier, Primor was not worried much about Ethan’s death and convinced himself that Ethan would revive in an hour.
’Huh? The Evil Spirit is sending Rank 5 Demonic Blood Beast Kings?’
Quickly, it also noticed the Blood Beasts that were coming in their direction.
’Master said that the Blood Dragonling should be sent out of the Secret Realm when it was in danger; however, he also said that it should gain some battle experience to grow.’
With those thoughts in mind, Primor suddenly had an excellent idea.
"R-Rex… I have something to tell you."
The young Blood Dragon felt something was wrong as it asked in a calm but sharp, ’What is it, Primor?’
"Rex, Master has been killed by those Demonic Blood Beast Kings, and now, they are coming towards us."
Natural Spirits are intelligent. So, Primor knew how to agitate the Blood Dragon, and it was by informing about Ethan’s death.
’…what?’
Primor heard a voice in its head which was low, almost a whisper, and it was none other than Rex’s voice.
"He was surrounded by those Demonic Blood Beast Kings. They tore him apart. I—I couldn’t even sense his life force. He’s gone."
Primor clenched his paws and explained Ethan’s death in the most dramatic way possible to agitate the Blood Dragon to the fullest.
’Dun’
’Dun dun dun’
Hearing Primor’s words about Ethan’s death, a beat of a war drum resounded inside Rex’s chest.
The air around the Blood Dragon began to tremble as its wings slowly spread open, revealing new dark crimson runes glowing on their surface.
The entire cave shook violently, and the blood lingering in the air started to swirl around him like a vortex.
’How dare they… kill my Master?’
Its voice changed. It was still Rex, but it was deeper, angrier and more demonic.
Although it had only been a week since it hatched from the egg, in those seven days, Ethan wasn’t just a master—he was everything to it. A parent who provided warmth, protection and resources to become powerful.
That was what Rex knew as family.
To others, it was a short bond, but to Rex, who was born with nothing, Ethan was the world.
And now, the Natural Spirit said he was gone?
So, how could it let the killers of his father leave alone? It decided to take revenge in blood, which it has a natural affinity with.
’Yes… yes! That’s it. Let the blood boil, and your instincts take over!’
From the side, the Natural Spirit became excited as it was ready to watch the show between the Blood Dragon and the 12 Rank 5 Demonic Blood Beast Kings.
