Life is good.
I've finally gotten used to living in this void space.
I've collected a bunch of pets already, but I don't call them that anymore.
Once Sam unlocked his human form, the others rushed to do the same. Apparently all they need to transform is their own Golden Core.
Once they transformed into human, I couldn't really call them my pets anymore. That just feels wrong. I debated a lot internally about what they are to me, but since I raised them from birth, I decided to call them my children.
I wasn't sure what they would think about it, but we also discussed this together. Turns out... they already thought of me as their father.
So now I'm a dad with 10 kids, though not all of them have their human form yet. Apparently the initial transformation is quite qi-intensive, and also the tribulation lightning thing is a bit of a gatekeeper. It worries we a little that they've been getting more intense lately. Sam's tribulation was one big dark cloud, Sirin and Caladrius both summoned a storm that lasted for several days. But I've been doing everything I can to ensure their safety. I do think I've made some formation art breakthroughs that would put several masters to shame thanks to this. Having lives at stake is great motivation.
But anyway, having little humans running around is different from pets you know. Fortunately, they're all teenagers by the time they're ready to transform, so I don't really need to babyproof much around the house. Well house, our previous house, the Grand Pagoda, recently upgraded into a Four Seasons Courtyard. There is SO much space, I don't know what to do with all of it. Basically we can all have a bedroom, a hobby room, and a cultivation room to do with as we please. There are just that many rooms.
A loud *clang* interrupts my thoughts, and I hear shouting and a bunch of naughty words.
Gora and Ikkaku must be fighting again...
It's a good thing I taught them all defensive techniques before anything offensive. We do not have an infirmary yet...
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Yesterday, the system gave me a demonic butler. Luckily he looks just like any other human. I guess he's only a demon on the inside. Maybe that's why his cooking is always so spicy?
I do appreciate him though, my good butler Gerard.
Maybe I should get him a gift. Perhaps one of my recent creations? No, I should make something specifically for him. Otherwise it wouldn't be a gift, but more like offloading my trash.
I heard him mention using a sabre in his stories about his gladiator days. I think I can make that, I should still have enough soaked starsteel left.
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"Sam watch out!" I shout while dodging the other attacks coming my way.
Sam dove out of the way just in time, as lightning made impact not half a second later, shattering the earth that received the blow.
"Pay more attention Sam, one good hit and you're done for."
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"Elementals aren't that dangerous, we've beaten tonnes." Sam says with an air of arrogance. Is this the rebellious teenager phase I've heard so much about?
"Don't underestimate this one, it's a Royal Elemental for a reason. They pack a much heavier punch." I shouted back, the rainstorm makes conversation a little difficult.
Sam was hopping around constantly, jumping around the jagged rocks that made up most of this space. Everywhere he landed, a lightning bolt would strike not half a second later. "A little help over here!" He shouted in a hurry.
Gora and Ikkaku were launching one technique after the other, not seeming to deal any damage.
We need to find an opening or this'll never end.
"Everyone, I'll immobilize him, so start channeling your strongest techniques. I won't be able to hold him for long!" Gora shouted while activating her Chains of the Shaman-King technique.
That would be an opening. Gora is so talented at controlling the battlefield really. In the past, I never would've expected myself to gain this much respect for a goblin. Well, she's no ordinary goblin is she. She's my dear little-
"Stop daydreaming Henry, we need you here!" Gora says as she struggles to hold the Royal Elemental.
Oops, not the time, not the time.
"I'm coming, hold him down for 3 more seconds."
"I CAAAN'T"
The Royal Elemental burst free from Gora's technique. His Qi feels like that of a mad dog, completely enraged and out of control. Flying anywhere and everywhere at once, now that he's regained his freedom.
Gora still managed to buy me just enough time to unleash my technique.
Heavenly Fist Arts: "12 Precise Strikes!"
His core cracked after I managed to land a direct hit. It was clear he'd suffered a lethal wound as his qi started flooding out. He tried to unleash more lightning, but he failed to control his qi and only wounded himself further. The thunderous clouds started dispersing and the main body dissipated shortly after, leaving only a core the size of 3 fists behind.
I should store the core before it loses too much energy.
*Bingbong*
Quest completed!
Congratulations host on defeating a Royal Elemental. These wandering monsters of mass destruction are feared wherever they roam, but not by you. You have tamed this disaster.
Rewards:
- New Effect: King of Lightning, the element of lightning will be more friendly towards you.
- New Technique: Destructive Yin Thunderfist
- New items: Royal Lightning Elemental Essence, Royal Lightning Core....
- New Pet: Baby Pure Elemental
"Good work everyone, let's head back."
After the fighting quest monsters reached the Dao Crystal realm, the system no longer summoned them to me, but rather me to them. Which is good, because my courtyard would not survive this type of onslaught.
"Return"
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Home sweet home.
Let's get started on Gerard's sabre. I think he uses a few lightning techniques, right?
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Heaven-Rending Sabre of Calamity
A Sabre made by a Master Smith using the Essence of a Royal Lightning Elemental and Soaked Starsteel, gathered from a dying star. Element Lightning Properties
When activated:
- Increase speed significantly
- Increase power moderately
- Create a defensive barrier around the user
- Chain Lightning arcs to a maximum of 7 different enemies with each successful lightning-based attack
This should do. Let's hope he likes it.
Honestly, I think I've outdone myself here.