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Boom!
The Shadow Beast charged in at high speed, like a flying shuttle, and was firmly grasped by Bu. A sharp pain suddenly surged from his palm, causing Bu to involuntarily gasp and grimace.
"What sharp claws." Switching the struggling Shadow Beast to his left hand, Bu looked at his right hand and found that a bloody hole had been punctured into his palm, with faint glimpses of white bone. He couldn't help but feel a shock in his heart.
With this warning, Bu dared not be reckless again. He infused powerful energy into his arm to protect his left hand. No matter how the Shadow Beast clawed or bit, it could not penetrate the unyielding Water Energy shield and harm him.
"What kind of beast is this Fellow? It has such a strange shape and considerable attack power; I didn't notice it before." Bu stared intently, observing the Shadow Beast for a while, feeling somewhat Puzzled.
Previously, he had knocked this beast away with the Nine Dragon Spear without much thought, but now that he had taken its attack barehanded, the result was beyond Bu's expectations.
He knew that his physical strength had reached the stage of copper skin and iron bones. Against opponents of the same level, unless they used some powerful killing move or possessed semi-legendary weapons, it was nearly impossible to inflict effective damage on him. Yet this Shadow Beast managed to injure his palm with a single charge. Although the injury was not severe, it proved the extraordinary nature of this Shadow Beast.
"Looking at the beast's forehead, the Contract Mark is quite dim; it must have been contracted not long ago. Moreover, just now Reuben abandoned this beast to cover his retreat while he himself ran away. This is a huge blow for a newly contracted Contract Beast, which will affect its loyalty to its master."
Grasping the beast's body, Bu Shuang's eyes flickered as he pondered for a moment. When he looked back at the stubbornly struggling Fellow, he couldn't help but feel tempted.
"The Stone Egg that Van Lao gave me—what kind of Supreme Beast egg is it? But until now, that egg has shown no signs of movement. Even Hong Lian, who initially reacted to it, seems unable to hatch it.
Sigh, I can't expect anything from the Stone Egg. This Shadow Beast isn't bad either; I might as well make use of it since it's just someone else's Contract Beast. Who doesn't like something free?" After considering this in his mind, Bu made a decision.
Once a contract is signed with a Contract Beast, it is generally very difficult to force a second contract, especially for those that have been contracted for a longer time. They usually develop dependence on their master and are extremely loyal. For such Contract Beasts, it is virtually impossible to force a second contract; if attempted, it would only lead to strong rebellious feelings in the Contract Beast, preferring death over betraying their master.
The possibility of forcing a second contract arises only when the person attempting to do so has mental power or consciousness that exceeds the combined total of the Contract Beast and its master's mental power or consciousness. Only then can there be a chance to forcibly sign a second contract and obtain that Contract Beast.
However, few are willing to attempt such thankless tasks unless the Contract Beast is extremely rare and possesses astonishing potential.
Bu suddenly had this thought; perhaps to others, it seemed like pure foolishness. For an unfamiliar and only Intermediate Level Contract Beast, forcibly signing a second contract would not only have an extremely low success rate but even if successful, it would consume an enormous amount of his own mental power.
The Contract Beast, which is forcibly bound by a contract, has very low loyalty to its master and can easily turn against them. In times of crisis, it may abandon its master and flee. Without at least one or two years of interaction, it is impossible to cultivate mutual understanding and loyalty. Such a Contract Beast is only desirable if it possesses the potential to advance to High-Level or above; otherwise, who would want it?
Bu has his own plans. At least for now, his only task is to enhance his strength as much as possible. The Contract Beast is also considered a part of his own power, so he chooses to attempt this at this moment. Even if he fails, it doesn't matter since he isn't spending any money on it.
Perhaps this Shadow Beast is slightly weaker, but the fact that this Fellow can injure him shows its extraordinary side. He decides to take a gamble, regardless of whether his guess is correct.
In the center of his brow, the red lotus suddenly opened its eyes. A vast Mental Power surged into Bu's Mental Power, transforming into a terrifying torrent of spiritual energy that swept out violently, condensing into a spiritual mark that landed on the center of the Shadow Beast's forehead, covering the dim Contract Mark.
"Chirp!"
The Shadow Beast, which had been struggling continuously, suddenly stiffened. Then, from its sharp mouth resembling a mosquito's proboscis, a piercing shriek erupted—a sound as painful as twisted metal, extremely jarring.
Bu remained unmoved as the Mental Power continued to surge forth, solidifying and covering the spiritual mark on the Shadow Beast's forehead.
Waves of Mental Power swirled into a storm, seemingly becoming tangible. The pebbles on the ground slowly floated up, and droplets of water on the leaves rose into the air. Everything seemed to enter a vacuum state, as if space and time were intertwining at that moment, creating a frozen scene.
"Condense!" Sensing signs of the Contract Mark fracturing on the Shadow Beast's forehead, Bu Shuang's eyes suddenly brightened. The overwhelming Mental Power surged forth like rising tide waters, and with a low shout, he condensed the spiritual mark covering the Shadow Beast's forehead into a contract formation.
Boom!
Bu felt a buzzing in his mind; starlight flashed before his eyes as if he were spinning around, making it hard for him to stand steady.
At this moment, he experienced a splitting headache but also an unusual sensation—within his perception, there seemed to be another life form present. Unlike the intimate connection with Hong Lian, this was a complex relationship that felt both disconnected yet tightly intertwined.
Just as he successfully signed the contract, over thirty miles away by a riverside, Reuben—covered in dust and looking disheveled—suddenly let out a painful roar. His eyes turned red as he spat out a mouthful of blood; his face twisted in rage as he screamed hoarsely, "Brent, you should die! You will know how miserable it is to offend me, Reuben!"
In the valley, floating stones fell to the ground in unison while droplets splashed like rain on the surface below. Bu's figure stood still for quite some time without moving.
"Is this what it means to successfully sign a contract?" he murmured softly as he slowly opened his eyes. His pale complexion began to improve, and the stabbing pain in his head gradually eased. As he opened his eyes fully, he saw fear and hesitation flickering in the eyes of the Shadow Beast.
"Fellow, what are you afraid of? From now on, I will be your new master, much stronger than your previous one. He is neither as handsome nor as powerful as I am. With someone like him, there’s no future; he might abandon you like this several times again. But with me, it’s different. I will never leave my companions behind to escape alone."
With a firm pat on his chest, Bu felt overjoyed. This time, forcibly signing the second contract was indeed a gamble that paid off. He activated the Beast System, which was expected, and the detailed information about the Shadow Beast was clearly presented through the data system.
"Abyss Beast
Level:
Attributes:
Strength: 7
Agility: 44
Constitution: 7
Spirit: 1
Energy: 15
Physical Condition: Severe Injury 48%
Description: A peculiar race that survives in the Abyssal Cave. They possess the bloodline of Ancient Demons and gain dark elemental energy upon reaching their juvenile stage. Among beasts of the same rank, they are nearly invincible."
A beast that survives in the Abyssal Cave and possesses the bloodline of Ancient Demons—anyone who understands what these two points mean will instantly realize just how great the potential of this Abyss Beast is. It has the potential to reach High-Level status in the future, representing a kind of peak.
After all, for ninety-nine percent of people, trying to sign a higher-level Supreme Beast as a Contract Beast is akin to a fairy tale. Having a Contract Beast that will definitely break through to High-Level is what everyone dreams of. Even Bu, who has high aspirations, must admit that this Abyss Beast is indeed rare and qualified to be his Contract Beast.
Having obtained his first Contract Beast, Bu was in high spirits and immediately gave this Abyss Beast a new name: Mosquito.
He took out a Healing Pill from his Storage Bracelet and handed it to Mosquito. Mosquito extended its long, fearsome proboscis and sucked in the pill, instantly consuming it. After eating the pill, its attitude towards Bu noticeably softened, and its fear began to dissipate.
Placing Mosquito on his shoulder, Bu dashed out of the valley like a gust of wind. No matter how swift his movements were, Mosquito's eight sharp claws seemed rooted firmly on his shoulder and would not fall off.
His Mental Power had been significantly depleted during the contract signing, making it difficult for Bu to conduct a wide-ranging search for materials or treasures for a while. Therefore, he could only wander around aimlessly, darting towards any sound he heard in hopes of encountering some easy prey.
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