nagpurpolice Chapter 169: The Dream BeastDark Forest.
Chapter 169: The Dream BeastDark Forest.
Chapter 169 - 169: The Dream BeastDark Forest.Lu Jun withdrew his gaze. A Monarch-level creature was out of the question. With his beginner-tier Summoning Magic, contracting a Commander-level bloodline demon would already be quite an achievement.
With such innate potential, advancing to the Monarch or Emperor tier in the future wouldn't be too difficult.
One must remember later on, even Mo Fan's Wolf Beast struggled to advance to a proper Monarch-level. It almost vanished from the story in the late stages, a sign that its potential had reached its limit.
If one creature could break through effortlessly, while another had to struggle through life-or-death battles, the better choice was obvious.
Of course, aside from bloodline potential, Lu Jun also valued mental fortitude. A resilient will under the right conditions could create miracles, much like the Old Wolf before it.
And among demons tempered by the wilderness, the desire to grow stronger was rarely lacking.
His spiritual form drifted over the Dark Forest. Agile and elegant night creatures weaved through the shadows, until finally he spotted a Commander-tier demon.
It was a giant fox, reclining atop several ancient, towering trees. Its sleek and elongated body stretched over ten meters in length, covered in midnight-black fur with an elegant, streamlined physique.
Though its frame appeared lean, beneath its silky coat were dense, explosive muscles, perfectly balanced between agility and power.
Behind it, six magnificent, bushy fox tails extended outward, each tail alone reaching nearly half its total body length. They draped over several massive trees, each as thick as a black python coiled around the trunks.
The most striking feature was the narrow fox face, its forehead adorned with a dark moon imprint, silver moonlight veins spreading outward. The creature exuded a regal and domineering presence, tinged with the mysterious allure of the night.
The fox lay there lazily, its tails spread out behind it like a dark cloud, radiating a heavy, oppressive aura.
Lu Jun recognized this demon immediately. Pan Lai had not only taught him cursed incantations but had also gifted him two thick tomes one was a comprehensive Demon Encyclopedia, while the other was a specialized guide on Shadow Demons.
A blend of general knowledge and specialized study ndoubtedly a thorough effort, especially the latter, which contained information beyond the reach of ordinary mages.
Before returning to his apartment, Lu Jun had skimmed through the sections on the Dark Forest, allowing him to identify demons with ease.
[Six-Tailed Dark Moon Fox]
Species Rank: Low Commander
Element: Shadow
The one before him had clearly reached full maturity, its strength firmly in the True Commander tier, surpassing even Vampire Elders in raw power though their specializations were different.
With his current Summoning Magic and mental strength, contracting it would be extremely difficult it would require a long-term battle of attrition.
"Shame. The Dark Moon Fox isn't a Spellcasting-type demon. At forty meters in length including its six tails it embodies both ferocity and agility. The Shadow element is adequate, but it's not truly an assassin."
Lu Jun sighed. Its combat strength was undeniable, but its brutal, direct fighting style differed greatly from a stealth-based killer. Additionally, its stamina for long-distance pursuits wasn't great, and it was far from an ideal mount.
As for its fully developed intelligence and mature will, that wasn't an issue.
Dimensional Summoning was temporary, akin to hiring a mercenary, while Contract Summoning was a true lifelong bond something he had to cultivate from an early stage.
Later, once he became powerful enough, if the Dark Moon Fox sought to evolve into a Monarch-level, it would naturally lower its arrogance and submit.
He found himself salivating at the thought if he could contract it, the boost to his Summoning Magic would be as impactful as his Water Element ace.
Moreover, the Dark Moon Fox fit his aesthetics perfectly. He would continue