82: Heaven and Earth Baptism

After having Wu Xiang display the information of the two Wind Flame Lion Kings to Mo Yi and Guo Rui, Xu Yan began to talk about his research and discoveries during this period.

Already having some conjectures due to the Wind Flame Lion Kings' information, the two quickly understood the specific situation under Xu Yan's introduction.

Looking at the two Wind Flame Lion Kings currently undergoing breakthroughs, Mo Yi said with some emotion:

"If the situation is truly as you say, then it is highly probable that these two in front of us are the true Wind Flame Lion Kings, or rather, the complete form of the Wind Flame Lion King.

Neither the form I studied before nor the new form you discovered later was anything more than an incomplete form, a compromise due to insufficient conditions.

However, this isn't necessarily a bad thing. I estimate that all the materials you previously requested from me were used on these two, right?

Those materials are already rare. If your research this time can be replicated, the price of those items, which were originally no lower than the price of ordinary Monarch Rank materials, will likely increase significantly.

Coupled with the materials you used to assist in making the potions, the overall cost of evolution should not be lower.

With these two intermediate forms as a transition, the resources required for the Wind Flame Lion King's evolution will also be much smoother. It won't be like needing to save up for Monarch Rank evolution potions while still at the General Rank.

The Wind Flame Lion King finally has the confidence to live up to its name, instead of before, when it had 'King' in its name but only a Commander Rank bloodline limit. This can be considered the fulfillment of one of my regrets."

Mo Yi, as the person involved, could speak on such a topic, but Guo Rui, as a student, found it inappropriate to comment on his mentor's past achievements, so he immediately began to praise Xu Yan.

As the three spoke, the speed at which the two Wind Flame Lion Kings absorbed spirit beasts also slowed down.

Seeing this, Mo Yi said to Xu Yan, "The scene of a spirit beast breaking through to the Monarch Rank is not common. You can call out your remaining two spirit beasts. Although they are still some distance from this stage, with you as their master, reaching this step is only a matter of time. It's good to let them accumulate some experience in advance."

Listening to Mo Yi's words, Xu Yan did not say anything modest. He nodded and summoned the two spirit beasts, Zhu Yan and Xiong Nian, letting the three spirit beasts observe and comprehend carefully.

At the same time, he had Wu Xiang activate the video recording function, allowing the three spirit beasts to watch repeatedly while also serving as a record of experimental results.

As the two spirit beasts stopped absorbing spirit energy, two spirit energy whirlpools began to compress rapidly. The whirlpools, which individually could fill Xu Yan's entire field of vision, quickly shrank to the size of a Wind Flame Lion King's paw. Then, the two Wind Flame Lion Kings opened their mouths wide and swallowed the two compressed spirit energy whirlpools into their bellies.

With the completion of this action, the momentum on the two Wind Flame Lion Kings, which had somewhat lacked staying power, surged again.

After reaching their original limit, with a faint, crisp sound, it once again soared.

At the same time, two whirlwinds surrounded by flames slowly began to condense in the previously empty sky.

Somewhat strangely, despite being powerful fire whirlwinds, they did not cause any damage to the surrounding environment, not even stirring up a single grain of sand.

After fully forming, the two flame-encircled whirlwinds rapidly swept towards the two Wind Flame Lion Kings.

Despite having no discernible power, and even Xu Yan, who was close by, feeling no sensation of wind, the two Wind Flame Lion Kings, completely engulfed by the fire whirlwinds, let out painful roars.

Perplexed by this, Xu Yan decisively turned his head to Mo Yi and asked, "Teacher, what is this?"

Looking at the curious Xu Yan, Mo Yi smiled and said, "You're quite lucky, kid. The two Wind Flame Lion Kings you chose both have excellent Innate Talent. As soon as they break through to the Monarch Rank, they can draw upon the Power of Heaven and Earth to baptize themselves."

"Power of Heaven and Earth?"

"Originally, with your current strength, I shouldn't be telling you these things; it's a bit too early. But since you've encountered it, and you actively brought it about, I'll explain.

Compared to the previous Soldier, General, and Commander Ranks, the Monarch Rank is a threshold. Even the weakest Monarch-level Spirit Beast, as long as it doesn't encounter a monstrously powerful spirit beast, can easily defeat a hundred or even a thousand opponents.

The reason for this is that after reaching the Monarch Rank, spirit beasts gain access to a higher level of power, the Power of Heaven and Earth.

They no longer rely entirely on the energy accumulated within their bodies for combat. Instead, they use their own power as a guide to draw upon the Power of Heaven and Earth for battle, resulting in a qualitative change in power while also consuming less of their own energy.

As for the Heaven and Earth Baptism, this situation mostly occurs with veteran Monarch-level Spirit Beasts who have extremely profound comprehension and accumulation. When their accumulation reaches a certain limit, they gain recognition from the corresponding elements of heaven and earth, resonating with the Power of Heaven and Earth, which then triggers the Heaven and Earth Baptism.

In addition, some spirit beasts with high enough Innate Talent and sufficiently compatible physiques also have a certain probability of triggering the Heaven and Earth Baptism when breaking through to the Monarch Rank, just like these two Wind Flame Lion Kings.

This situation is both an opportunity and a trial.

If they pass it, their compatibility with the Power of Heaven and Earth will greatly improve, making the use of the Power of Heaven and Earth simpler and faster. They will also have a natural advantage when competing for the Power of Heaven and Earth with other Monarch Rank spirit beasts who have not experienced the Heaven and Earth Baptism.

If they fail, then everything will be for naught. Severe injuries are minor; some even fall in realm and can no longer break through."

Listening to Mo Yi's explanation, Xu Yan gained some understanding of the Power of Heaven and Earth and the Heaven and Earth Baptism. Looking at the two Wind Flame Lion Kings, vaguely visible within the two fire whirlwinds, he couldn't help but worry for them, silently hoping they could successfully pass this Heaven and Earth Baptism.

As time passed minute by minute, in Xu Yan's somewhat anxious wait, the two fire whirlwinds gradually began to shrink, and the two figures previously obscured by them became clearer.

Before the fire whirlwinds could slowly dissipate on their own, two roars rang out one after another, their momentum directly shattering the two fire whirlwinds enveloping the Wind Flame Lion Kings.

After the two fire whirlwinds were completely dispersed, two small red whirlwinds appeared in the sky again.

Just as Xu Yan thought the Heaven and Earth Baptism wasn't over, the two red whirlwinds floated directly in front of the two Wind Flame Lion Kings, landed on their foreheads, and merged into them.

Monarch Rank, breakthrough complete.

Heaven and Earth Baptism, successfully passed.