Bizarre Survival: I Can Devour Thousands of Talents

Chapter 167, Section 166: Spirit Contract and Beast Taming! Alchemy Matrix!

"Can I take his arm guards with me?"

"Um……"

The Duchess said softly, "That lady's power is amazing... I don't know how she did it, but..."

"You have more freedom in my dreams, which is a good thing..."

hope...

Ling Xiao didn't say it aloud.

Based on my experiences after entering the dream twice, these monsters that should have died seemed to be real.

Once defeated and killed, it will disappear completely, and its strength will not increase as you become stronger.

If you keep leveling up in the real world and enter the dream multiple times with increasing strength, you'll eventually be able to clear this "dungeon".

Walking along the path leading to the castle, the deafening shouts of battle from afar faded into a barely audible echo here.

Ling Xiao was only able to vaguely sense it after his attributes surged.

Howling!

He stopped in his tracks, his eyes narrowing.

Not far away, three knights sat upright in their saddles, reins in their horses, and crimson lights beneath their masks were looking at them.

They carried incredibly long lances and had slanted shields hanging at their sides. Combined with their well-equipped warhorses, they put immense pressure on Lingxiao.

This is the instinctive fear that infantrymen feel when facing armored cavalry.

But Ling Xiao took a deep breath and launched the charge!

Without a word, the three knights' eyes blazed with a bright red light.

They immediately spurred their horses and accelerated, blocking the path. The three riders charged straight at Lingxiao with overwhelming force!

The "wall" made up of just three lances actually brought forth a surge of magic on the iron wall!

Unite and converge!

The three riders formed a wedge formation, and the sharp, gradually taking shape at the very tip of the formation caused Ling Xiao's brow to ache!

hide?

There's nowhere to hide!

Many people think that infantry fighting cavalry is not simple, but it's not that difficult. Just avoid their main force and attack from the side.

A complete case of having high aspirations but low abilities!

Absolutely theoretical!

Only by truly confronting this weapon of war from the era of cold weapons can one understand what "dominating the world" really means!

Amidst the earth's tremors, maneuvers like "sliding tackles" became a laughing stock.

Comparing speed?

That means there's something wrong with your brain.

Whether they bypassed the front or retreated first, they were essentially putting their backs under the hooves of the cavalry!

Throughout history, there has actually only been one method of using infantry cavalry.

That means slowing down the cavalry!

Crossbow fire; traps and tripping horses; heavy armor and tough defense...

Everything is for the purpose of achieving this goal.

Ling Xiao's choice was simple: to combine all three!

When two opposing forces are moving at high speed, the difference in their speeds can accumulate to a terrifying value!

This is Ling Xiao's chance to transform himself into an "arrow man"!

His speed was already swift, so in order to avoid being attacked by three cavalrymen at once or being crushed one after another, he could only attack at top speed and deal with only one or two riders in the shortest possible time.

The sound of horses' hooves pounding the ground, drawing closer, weighed heavily on Ling Xiao's heart.

As the distance rapidly closed, Ling Xiao's secretly prepared [Earthquake Tremor] was ready to be unleashed in the blink of an eye!

He couldn't dig a hole in front of three knights, but simplifying it to make the horse's hooves less stable was more than enough!

While speeding along, Ling Xiao took a special step.

The ground, which was already trembling under the horse's hooves, suddenly shook violently!

The intensity was comparable to an earthquake!

It came quickly and went quickly, lasting for less than a second.

Ling Xiao noticed that the land here seemed strange, but he was too surprised to think about it further.

In short, as long as my talents are still effective, that's enough!

The three knights exuded a powerful aura and were well-trained; the horses they rode were equally extraordinary.

But as long as these warhorses don't come flying through the air, they must abide by the most basic laws.

Even the best mount will make a mistake when the feedback from the horse's hooves is insufficient or does not match the horse's expected condition!

The three-horse formation that had been shooting in an arrowhead shape momentarily broke apart!

The warhorse on the far right was in the worst condition. Its front hoof, which should have been pushing off, missed its target and almost tripped over its own leg, causing it to fall over.

The other two were just lucky, but the jolting of the horses on the saddles still caused the riders' movements to become distorted.

The opportunity has arrived, this is the moment!

There was still a short distance left, but Ling Xiao suddenly activated [Sky-Splitting Flash]!

Under his careful calculations.

The moment Ling Xiao leaped out of the space, he just "leaked" through the iron wall of lances and appeared in the air just as the horse's head was about to pass by!

The two knights who were "sandwiched" between him also immediately noticed this sudden change, but mental consciousness does not equate to physical reaction!

Ling Xiao could teleport even further behind the knights, but that wouldn't significantly change the course of the battle.

He didn't want to miss this opportunity to change the course of the battle!

The sharp magic swept past, and the protective energy gathered on the body surface rubbed against it fiercely!

The reforged Iron Heart Blade was enhanced with additional precious mineral materials by Iron Hammer Sister, and nurtured by Lingxiao's spiritual essence, making it even stronger than before!

A cluster of black flames, flickering like sparks, swirled around the longsword, and with Ling Xiao's powerful swing, it cleaved towards the warhorse's neck!

Peng——

Blood burst forth!

The warhorse, charging at high speed, didn't even have time to whimper before its neck was cleaved by this blade!

The beetle leaves offer no defensive function.

Under Ling Xiao's powerful slash, which incorporated the [Overlord Blade] technique, even a well-equipped knight was almost cut in two!

The longsword, carrying the force of an upward slash, landed heavily on the knight's abdominal armor!

A miniature magical storm exploded, much like the reactive armor of a tank bursting outwards to block the incoming attack!

"Kua! Ho..."

The knight, who was sent flying backward, cried out in pain, and black and red blood splattered from under his mask while he was still in the air!

Before it could land, Ling Xiao flashed out with his blade and caught up with his prey in just one step.

Beneath the exploding armor fragments, the enemy's weakness was finally revealed by someone else.

Overlord Blade - Long-Range Style!

The longsword, carrying a ring of fine wind blades, pierced straight through the abdomen of the fallen knight!

Ling Xiao unleashed a powerful upward slash, continuing his attack to prevent the opponent from landing!

A flash of sword light!

Countless wind streaks slashed at the knight's unprotected parts, and the flesh and blood, corrupted by demonic energy, almost instantly burst open!

The head that had fallen limply was suddenly grabbed, and just in case, Ling Xiao used his hand to spew out flames and burn it completely through!

The series of blows were executed smoothly until the tattered, smoking helmet crashed to the ground with a thud, at which point the remaining two knights hurriedly turned their horses around.

Ling Xiao dispersed the remaining flames in his palm and, seeing the charge that was clearly not as powerful as before, went to meet it once again!

Even he didn't want to face the cavalry head-on.

Perhaps, but it's unnecessary.

Ling Xiao isn't stupid. Why would he be so foolish as to fight head-on when the future is uncertain?

Since the biggest threat from knights is their charge, why not just prevent them from charging?

Especially now that the enemy has lost some men, the density of the cavalry formation formed by the two knights is far less threatening than before.

Although the enemy had learned from their experience and was on guard, Ling Xiao's teleportation was a divine skill that could cross space, and their desperate measures were completely unable to stop such an all-pervasive infiltration!

Before long, the last warhorse with a broken foreleg also died with resentment under the slash of the Iron Heart Blade.

As for its owner...

Two helmets lay on the ground, their lights slowly extinguishing; it was unclear which one was the one on its back…

But this time there was an unexpected surprise.

A speck of light flew up and disappeared into Ling Xiao's forehead.

[Spirit Pact Beast Taming Technique]

【Quality: Excellent】

[Requirements: Level 24; Strength and Agility 25, all other attributes 20 or Spirit 40; Possess the talent or ability to subdue lower-level life forms]

Special Effects: 1. Soul Contract (After subduing a magical beast, implant a spirit contract into it, turning it into a spirit beast).

2. Soul Resonance (Establish a soul connection with a spirit beast, communicate without words, and share some senses and emotions);

3. True Spirit Control (Consumes additional spiritual power to directly control the actions of spirit beasts);

4. Unlimited Contracts (The number of spirit beasts that can be contracted is related to the strength of one's soul, especially the spirit. The stronger the attribute, the more contract slots one can have.)

[Evaluation: Mastering the Spirit Pact Beast Taming Technique will make them your strongest allies, fighting alongside you to conquer all directions and resist powerful enemies!]

Another outstanding skill!

Although it's not an offensive skill that directly increases combat power, it's a very useful beast-taming skill!

Moreover, judging from the description, this [Spirit Contract Beast Taming Technique] is quite domineering!

For a contracted spirit beast, having its actions and life and death controlled by others is naturally an extremely tragic fate.

But Ling Xiao wasn't always an animal rights activist whose kindness was so rampant that it spread everywhere, let alone now that he has gone through the process of exploration and survival.

This thing is incredibly useful to him!

In particular, the snow cattle brought back from the Icefield on a whim provided tremendous help to their southward migration!

Ling Xiao felt no psychological burden about taming and utilizing the monsters.

The tall warhorse quickly decayed, and the armor covering it seemed to have returned to that bygone era.

The latest novel is first published here!

By the time Ling Xiao had finished absorbing the new skill, there was nothing left on the ground, as if the three imposing knights had never appeared.

Only three tattered helmets were left, which Ling Xiao wiped clean and placed by the roadside.

Neatly arranged, closely following each other, just like the three of them in their "life".

……

……

The longer Ling Xiao experienced the dream after re-entering it, the more he realized that the landlady was not simple.

His physical and spiritual strength were previously very limited, but now he is recovering as quickly as drinking water.

After pausing for a while to recover his strength, he continued on his way and encountered two teams of "guards" in succession.

The result was self-evident: they were all mercilessly sent to their deaths by Ling Xiao.

These regular units didn't drop any rewards, but they did gain combat experience.

After walking several dozen steps, the road ahead suddenly opened up.

Ling Xiao was surprised to find himself at a "fork in the road" with a fountain.

The central fountain is exquisitely designed, covered with incomprehensible reliefs, highlighting its high-end and sophisticated style. The subtle magical fluctuations it exudes are undoubtedly proof of the owner's wealth and status.

This place is about 100 meters in diameter. Besides the path I came from, there are two smaller paths on the left and right.

As for where to go, it was the road directly in front of him.

However, through the fountain's water jets, Ling Xiao discovered two formidable "roadblocks."

He went around to the front of the two old men.

If the powerful enemies we encountered before were as wild and untamed as an erupting volcano.

The two old men blocking his way did not exude any aura, but they were as unfathomable to Ling Xiao as an abyss.

It depends...

These two should be the bosses guarding this section of the road; I might need to break through to level 30 to defeat them.

Now that he's already here, how could Ling Xiao possibly just sit and wait to die?

Since the beings in the dream won't get stronger anyway, let's take this opportunity to go all out and expose their trump cards, so we can gather more information for the next time we enter the dream!

The two elderly men were dressed in very distinctive clothes.

The old man on the left had emerald green eyes, and if it weren't for the occasional flashes of dark red demonic light, Ling Xiao would have thought that the other party had not become corrupted.

His deep-set eyes were framed by thick, neatly trimmed eyebrows. He wore a wide, dark brown robe with no superfluous decorations, but a dark gold belt was tied around his waist, from which hung bottles, jars, and several small bags.

The old woman on the right has azure eyes with a concentrated crimson demonic light in the center.

It's clear that she was extremely beautiful when she was young, and she still retains a charming and elegant aura even in old age.

Her clothes were much more glamorous.

The black robe is embroidered with floral patterns and decorated with silver threads along the edges.

She held a small staff in her hand and wore a necklace of various gemstones around her neck.

A strong surge of magical energy was emanating from it.

"Huh? How come you have the aura of the God of Light on you?"

The old woman looked at Ling Xiao with great curiosity, her voice clear and melodious, as light and cheerful as a young girl's.

"Is this what you mean, senior?"

Ling Xiao politely opened his palm, and a bright flame filled into a ball of light.

Having received a series of benefits in the dream, Ling Xiao no longer rejected everything here.

Moreover, influenced by the Duchess, he felt that these beings were more pitiful than hateful.

After all, they and I are not life-or-death enemies.

Don't you see how the elderly Zhao Yun, in a fit of rage, wiped out the Han family, yet showed great favor to the young Qilin from Tianshui who kept calling him "Old General"?

Even if you fight, it doesn't hurt to be polite with your words!

Perhaps out of consideration for Ling Xiao's good manners, the simply dressed old man smiled and said, "That's the taste!"

He took a deep breath, his face showing a mixture of nostalgia and disgust.

"The Goddess of Light is long dead... You've managed to obtain a wisp of her embers; I don't know if that's good or bad luck..."

"young people……"

The old man seemed to have been stimulated by something; the scarlet demonic light in his eyes began to tremble, gradually spreading and infiltrating his original radiance.

"You shouldn't have shown up in front of us..."

His originally peaceful face gradually twisted, eventually turning into a ferocious smile.

"The light is dead! If you live on in this world, all that awaits you is ever-deepening despair and suffering!"

"Let me...let me take you to be with her!!"

Before he finished speaking, a dazzling light shone from beneath the old man's feet!

Ling Xiao was shocked and retreated rapidly. It turned out that the seemingly kind old woman next to him had suddenly resorted to dirty tricks without any martial ethics!

He was rarely distracted in battle.

But the "magic circle" that the old man summoned seemed familiar to him somewhere before.

But I'm not a mage, I've never played these games before.

Fortunately, Ling Xiao found the clues not long afterward.

That was when he was inspecting his loot after clearing the [Homecoming] mission, and he was trying to activate the alchemical matrix hidden within the [Morning Dew].

The result was a resounding failure.

This thing is of very high quality and has powerful functions, but Ling Xiao, who does not understand alchemy, cannot use it at all!

at the moment.

Although the magic array summoned by the old man was intricate and complex, similar patterns and origins could still be vaguely discerned.

"This is... the Alchemy Matrix!?"

"Haha! Good eye! Let's try it out again!"

The world before my eyes began to churn, a manifestation of the ground surging and turbulent like waves.

Ling Xiao was first taken aback, then laughed heartily.

"Come!"

(End of this chapter)