Beast Taming: the More the Better Chapter 876 - 374: Mechanical Dragon Jiao Long! Giant Dragon Catalog Unlocked! (3)

Among all the talents Su Ping had witnessed, this particular one could be deemed the most miraculous and exceptionally useful. The ability to undergo a single resurrection, while offering no additional bonuses beyond that singular event, posed a question of ultimate importance: what could possibly be more valuable than life itself? This extraordinary capability functioned much like a safeguard, a final layer of security. However, its activation came at an extremely steep price, involving a significant reduction in one’s cultivation realm and even rendering the individual incapable of meditating for an extended period, all strong indicators that this potent talent should not be employed carelessly.

With these thoughts in mind, Su Ping ascended to the back of Jiao Long, commencing an observation of the Giant Dragon Catalog within the Myriad Spirit Beast Atlas.

[Catalog: Giant Dragon]

[Belonging to the Dragon Clan, these beings possess immense combat prowess. The Giant Dragon Clan stands as a force of top-tier strength!

Racial Skills: Soul of Dragon (Super-Rank Skill), Dragon Breath... other abilities vary depending on differing branches.]

[Current Catalog Level: 1 (30/100)]

Unlocked Branch Types:

[Mechanical Dragon: An incomplete mechanical form, uniquely integrated with the Soul of Dragon, exhibiting characteristics of both a mutated Gold Elemental Elf and a Giant Dragon.]

Likes and Habits:

[Favors shiny objects, relishes combat, enjoys sleeping.]

Log:

[The Giant Dragon Clan is a rare species, requiring significantly less experience to level up its catalog. Furthermore, catalog experience points for the Giant Dragon Clan and universal experience points are exchanged at a 1:1 ratio!]

[Recognition gained from the special mechanical dragon hybrid, yielding 30 catalog experience points; each day spent in its company bestows an additional 2 Giant Dragon Catalog Experience Points and 50 Gold Elemental Elf Catalog Experience Points! This particular mechanical dragon represents an incomplete iteration, unable to fully manifest its inherent draconic traits.

Through augmented daily comprehension and a deeper understanding of both dragon-type and mutated Gold Elemental Elf pet beasts, this Mechanical Dragon can achieve perfection in its breeding.

A single pet beast possesses the capacity to activate two distinct catalogs concurrently.

Su Ping could only marvel at the sheer diversity of bizarre creatures found within the Pet Beast World! Nevertheless, this particular entity was indeed quite impressive.

Su Ping gently stroked the mechanical dragon horns of Jiao Long, whereupon the Spirit Vision Eye immediately activated. Jiao Long offered no resistance to this scrutiny, allowing Su Ping to perceive every detail with absolute clarity.

[Mechanical Dragon Fighter Type 7 - ‘Jiao Long’ (Wild)]

[Age: Seven years and eleven months]

[Attributes: Wind, Thunder, Gold]

[Current Realm: Emperor Level 1]

[Racial Potential: Emperor Level 1]

[Skills: X-2 Type Wind Cannon - Regular State (Proficient), X-3 Type Thunder Cannon - Regular State (Proficient), Z-1 Type Blade Wing - Regular State (Beginner), Speed of Wind and Lightning - Regular State (Proficient), Firepower Full Throttle - Regular State (Beginner)

Bio-Metal - Dragon Transformation State Activated (Proficient), Wind and Thunder Dragon’s Breath Cannon - Dragon Transformation State (Proficient), Blade Meat Grinder - Dragon Transformation State (Beginner), Speed of Wind and Lightning - Dragon Transformation State (Proficient), Blood of Wind and Thunder - Dragon Transformation State (Beginner)]

Astonishing!

Su Ping almost tumbled from Jiao Long’s back.

While the skills were readily comprehensible, their sheer, exaggerated quantity left Su Ping somewhat taken aback.

It was a slight disappointment that not a single Super-Rank Skill was present. Of course, this sentiment stemmed purely from human avarice.

Su Ping patted Jiao Long’s dragon horn, then offered a smile:

"Alright, allow me to dismount."

Suspended in mid-air, Su Ping’s form transitioned from its prior position at the dragon’s head—the so-called owner-exclusive cockpit—back to the main cabin.

"Respected master, Jiao Long stands ready to receive your command at any moment!"

This exemplified the advantage of mechanical pet beasts; they were remarkably obedient and compliant.

The efficacy of this program’s ownership recognition was also quite notable. Although it did not equate to a Soul Contract, wherein the pet beast and human beastmaster shared a profound soul connection and even synchronized realms, its current level of connection was commendable.

Observing Su Ping’s descent, Ray Saint felt an immediate inclination and proposed a highly alluring suggestion:

"Are you dismounting already, young man? You have the opportunity to pilot the fighter craft located outside the cabin! Dragon City has truly spared no expense! Won’t you take it for a brief flight? Let us witness its capabilities as well."

Su Ping’s eyes brightened considerably.

There was still ample time before the noon press conference, suggesting it was indeed feasible to indulge in a bit more recreational activity.

Moreover, he felt a distinct sense of reluctance to depart.

He harbored an innate fascination for these piloting implements, a combination of inexperience and unbridled enthusiasm.

Qin Erlong, standing nearby, opened her mouth, intending to mention the restricted airspace over Linzhou.

Indiscriminate flying would undoubtedly incur substantial fines.

However, after a moment’s reflection, Old Qin ultimately decided against voicing this concern.

Su Ping was overjoyed, and the matter was hardly of great consequence.

Furthermore, Su Ping felt a deep intrigue regarding Jiao Long's unique nature.

With the confirmation received, Su Ping returned to the exterior cockpit.

Within this setting, the sensation of touching the azure sky was truly exhilarating, embodying the sheer thrill of speed.

"Jiao Long! Take off!"

"Roar!"

A draconic roar reverberated, and the previously quiescent Jiao Long unleashed a fearsome purple lightning, enveloped by howling winds.

The essence of wind and thunder swirled around its form.

Neither colossal nor diminutive, its body ascended with incredible velocity, rocketing from the building's rooftop in an instant!

At that precise moment, it resembled a formidable black-gold dragon, fangs bared and claws extended, launching into the heavens.

"Whoa, too fast! Too fast! Jiao Long, ease up, slow down!"

"Master, we are already at the slowest possible speed... flying any slower would cause our altitude to decrease."

"However, Master, the Dragon Transformation State can be activated, allowing Jiao Long to enter a lifelike pet beast flight mode, which enables speed adjustments."

"Oh? Then let's do that!"

High in the atmosphere, the substantial metallic components of Jiao Long began to shift, and soon, the wings, initially rigid, reconfigured into thousands of minute segments.

It was as if they truly transformed into flapping appendages.

The astonishing speed and aerial stability, previously maintained by jet propulsion, were now reconfigured into a method maneuverable by wing movements.

At this juncture, looking down, it felt less like a mere mechanical aircraft and more like a mechanical dragon meticulously crafted from countless metal pieces!

A truly sentient pet beast!

Absolutely astonishing!

Even Su Ping, perched atop Jiao Long's head and surveying the entirety of Linzhou, couldn't suppress a heartfelt exclamation.

In this wondrous world of pet beasts on Blue Star, the marvels are indeed boundless.

The throngs of people below, their faces alight with excitement and awe, even a touch of apprehension, pointed skyward at the streaking black-gold dragon, conversing animatedly with companions or capturing the sight with their mobile phones.

Su Ping, however, paid them no mind.

One must embrace the impetuous spirit of youth, especially this uninhibited state of mind, a pleasure he hadn't indulged in for a considerable duration.

Regrettably, Su Ping wished he could prolong this exhilarating experience.

Yet, after approximately thirty minutes, a voice, resonating with spiritual power, pierced his ears:

"Kid, have you had your fill of fun? You're having a grand time up there, but this cockpit configuration is incredibly uncomfortable..."

Having returned to the ground at the Beastmaster Association building, Su Ping observed Qin Erlong, who had inadvertently grazed his face inside the cockpit, leaving a slight welt, and Su Ping sheepishly ran a hand through his hair.

Fortunately, Old Qin bore no ill will, as such a minor injury scarcely warranted the use of healing skills.

Old Qin gestured dismissively:

"Alright, after all this time spent playing around, you should be getting ready for the noon press conference!"