Chapter 724: 718: Snow Phantom Cat

Elsewhere, at Phoenix College deep within the Phoenix Cry Mountain Range.

A red-haired young woman slowly opened her eyes.

“David?”

As she glanced at the sudden notification on her phone screen, Lucy Kit finally became somewhat more alert.

“Didn’t I block David during my last seclusion?”

Lucy scratched her fiery red hair with a hint of confusion still in her gaze.

She had quite an impression of the name David Jones.

There weren’t many students who could earn direct praise from their teacher, and David was one of them.

Driven by curiosity, she even left her years-long seclusion within the Wan Yan Caves just to witness David’s initiation ceremony in person.

The reality was as the rumors stated: David was a rare genius, no wonder the teacher was so eager to take on another apprentice.

Thinking this, although somewhat disgruntled at being disturbed during her seclusion, Lucy decided to develop a closer relationship with this talented junior.

“If there’s anything you need, Junior Brother, just say the word. If I can help, it’s an obligation I’ll gladly accept,” she replied.

A sense of relief washed over David.

“I heard that the Solar Flame Phoenix Nest of Phoenix College has a remarkable effect on replenishing marrow and generating blood. I was wondering if I could perhaps purchase some?”

“Solar Flame Phoenix Nest?” Lucy’s eyes sparkled with curiosity.

Why would David, a low-level Trainer, need a Level VII Epic resource?

Moreover, it was the Solar Flame Phoenix Nest, a very rare resource even amongst Level VII, something she herself could hardly exchange for.

“It’s a bit difficult, Junior Brother. What do you need the Solar Flame Phoenix Nest for?” Lucy’s brows furrowed slightly.

David: “My Body Cultivation progress has been slow recently. I plan to consume the Solar Flame Phoenix Nest to gather more essence blood and improve efficiency.”

Upon reading this reply, Lucy was stunned.

What was this about?

If she wasn’t mistaken, when she last saw David, his Arcane Star was only Class IV, an undeniably Elite Trainer.

With such a meager cultivation, consuming the Solar Flame Phoenix Nest would be no different from seeking death, wouldn’t it?

Just as Lucy was about to advise David not to aim too high, she caught sight of a message from their mentor’s group chat.

“Hiss!”

After reading the message, Lucy inhaled sharply, looked at the time on her phone once more, and was full of doubts.

Had she been in seclusion for just one year or ten years?

In such a short span, how had she not yet broken through to Level VII, while that junior brother of hers from when she first met, who had just entered the academy, had now become an Epic-famed Body Cultivator known throughout the world?

Seeing no reply from his senior sister for a long time, David sent another message.

“Is it very difficult? If it’s too much trouble, Senior Sister, don’t worry about it. I’ll find another way.”

Lucy took a deep breath.

After a while, she calmed her emotions and started replying to David’s message.

“Well, it’s not that difficult. The Solar Flame Phoenix Nest is a top-grade Level VII resource, formed from the saliva of the Phoenix College’s totem, the Heavenly Phoenix, fermenting for a century. It has terrifying effects on nourishing the flesh. It’s just never circulated outside.”

David’s eyes brightened, “So you’re saying the Solar Flame Phoenix Nest indeed has incredible effects on replenishing essence blood?”

“Correct, here are the details of the Solar Flame Phoenix Nest.”

Senior Sister Lucy sent a document, which not only detailed the effects of the Solar Flame Phoenix Nest but also the steps for consuming it with true fire. David read it with shining eyes.

Unlike the Thousand-year Stalactites that healed hidden injuries and lengthened longevity, if the information in the document was accurate, David would only need one portion of the Solar Flame Phoenix Nest to Strengthen three to four top-grade Dragon Crystals. The specific number of Dragon Crystals would depend on the age of the Solar Flame Phoenix Nest.

“Huh, why do I feel like I’m turning into a human-shaped supplement for Goldy and the others?”

Glancing at the little ones playing happily in front of him, David shook his head to dispel the weird thought and asked about the key issue.

“Does ‘never externally available’ mean I need a senior sister to make a purchase for me?”

“That’s right, the quota for the Solar Flame Phoenix Nest for the recent hundred years has been occupied by Bella Wanton, and I just happen to have some acquaintances with her. Although not much, exchanging for a phoenix nest shouldn’t be a problem,” Lucy Kit said with confidence on her face.

Seeing this, David Jones hurriedly sent a message to thank her and skillfully presented his trading chip: the Thousand-year Evergreen Stalactites.

As expected, Senior Sister Lucy readily agreed.

“The Thousand-year Evergreen Stalactites are of great use to me, I won’t decline it, sister. Next, just wait for the good news from your sister,” replied David.

David felt a weight lift from his heart, patted the approaching Gluttonous Beast on its head, and began the daily strengthening of the Dragon-Wielding Force.

…

The next day, early morning.

Upon the staff’s explanation, a helpless smile appeared on David’s face.

“Look at the mess you’ve made, now the opponent has chosen to surrender, and Goldy has one less chance to hone its battle experience!”

The Gluttonous Beast didn’t respond, opting to play dead in silence.

But then, something bizarre happened. Romeo Sora’s opponent also admitted defeat and raised their hand to surrender before the battle began, resulting in the conclusion of today’s semi-finals in less than a few minutes.

Boos came from the audience.

They bought tickets for a show they never got to see, and now it was over? They wouldn’t accept such a boring end!

“Finals! Finals!” The audience wouldn’t have it and started causing a ruckus.

“How about we hold the finals today?” Gregory Louise suggested.

“Once the rules for the Hegemony Race are set, they can’t be changed on a whim,” said Guildmaster Maud, his face stern.

However, the next second, after hearing the telepathic message from Epic Sora, Guildmaster Maud’s expression slightly changed and he shifted his tone.

“There are always exceptions. Making an exception this year due to special circumstances won’t be a problem,” he said.

At this moment, having received the notification from the staff, David looked up at Romeo Sora on the stage.

He then slowly walked out of the contestants’ tunnel to the stage amidst the cheers of the audience, ready for the attention of the crowd.

“I announce that the Waterland City Urban Hegemony Race finals have officially begun!”

As Guildmaster Maud’s voice fell, a pet with an elegant and dignified presence burst into view at the flicker of Romeo’s Star Ring.

It was a cat wearing boots, its pupils slightly red, bearing strange magatama patterns reminiscent of reincarnation eyes. Around its neck was a tuft of snow-white, cloud-like fluff, adorned with striking stripes on its body.

As soon as it appeared, its beautiful form captured the hearts of many spectators, including David, its opponent.

“Pet Name”: Snow Phantom Cat

“Pet Type”: Ice, Psychic

“Species Level”: Epic Overlord

“Grade”: Class VI Apex

“Species Skill”: Shadowless, Phantom Pupil Light, Virtual Cold Hill, Snowfall Annihilation, Pupils of Pre-death

“Pet Profile”: The Snow Phantom Cat is playful and curious, fond of stealing dreams with its Phantom Pupils, making it a rather troublesome old elf.

It’s said that its eyes can see the death of all things, including the ultimate destiny of humans. Hence, in the ancient times, this pet was also known as the Death God Cat, synonymous with certain death!

After reviewing the opponent’s pet’s information with his Illusion-Piercing Eyes, a mischievous smile spread across David’s face.

“I choose you, Goldy!”

With the summoning Rune Circle dispersing, Goldy made its appearance once again.

The moment it realized its opponent was a cat, Goldy’s body stiffened.

It instinctively swallowed, feeling a vibrant crimson “death” character already looming over its head!

“Gurgle!” (How scary!)