Goblin Dependency

Just as no one has ever produced tangible evidence proving the existence of the [Veteran Blade Master] type of wolf creature, this fantastical being known only in ancient epics and legendary rumors doesn’t even have a universally accepted image.

A retiring Swordsmanship Master with fragile health described it as an aged, heavily breathing silver-white wolf; a battle-hardened soldier returned from the battlefield Hell claimed to have seen a giant red wolf covered in shattered armor, riddled with scars.

Furthermore, a martial artist with a clear mind who secluded themselves deep in the mountains, purely pursuing swordsmanship, witnessed a pair of wolf eyes concealed within the shadow of swinging swords during intense training.

Many have spoken of witnessing this legendary creature, including renowned figures in the Kingdom and even across the history of the Aifala Continent, yet each person’s description of the wolf-like creature varies greatly, making it difficult to unify.

As time passed, this creature, like Xia Nan’s former life’s urban legends, became a concept not taken seriously by the public.

Even later, some individuals ambitiously striving for reputation and gain fabricated similar experiences to create hype for themselves, despite never having had such an encounter.

Having crossed into this world for almost two years, Xia Nan had never heard of this creature before entering the Secret Realm; all his knowledge came from the attribute panel, so naturally, he could not know its appearance.

Yet in reality, after determining his evolutionary path, the changes to his body greatly exceeded his expectations.

The metallic shell covering his body after four evolutions melted away silently, and the blue-gray mane, emitting a hard cold shine, was colored a familiar jet black.

His body swelled again without looking cumbersome, the streamlined physique and long limbs gave off an aura of agility and sharpness.

In just a few seconds, he transformed from a war machine-like terrifying appearance into a large black wolf that Xia Nan sensed an inexplicable familiarity with.

Similar to the Colorful Winter Wolf "Karlosh" Xia Nan had seen in the Dream Weaving Corridor, yet the state of swaying mane in the plains’ strong winds was like the blurred wolf silhouette formed by dark Powerful Qi when executing [Teeth Hunting].

Xia Nan did not think the so-called [Veteran Blade Master] looked like this, but by combining the information he received about this creature from the attribute panel.

He suddenly realized the changes occurring on his body.

"So... from my perspective, is this what the legendary creature looks like?"

The change in appearance and its reasons are worth investigating, but at the same time, the power changes in the Ritual Secret Realm are also important.

Firstly, what Xia Nan could feel was that the physical strength of the wolf body now has comprehensively surpassed what it was during the four evolutions.

Whether in Strength, agility, or body control ability, all were greatly enhanced.

Then, about combat style.

What worried Xia Nan before evolving was the loss of original "Wolf-Clawed Sword" combat ability, interrupting the process of feeling the battle skill combinations with wolf body form using the valuable Ritual Secret Realm opportunity.

But in reality...

"Buzz!"

With just a faint thought, a jet-black ink-like Powerful Qi condensed beside the wolf head.

The Wolf Mouth seamlessly compressed, holding a black Longsword composed purely of gaseous energy, with a fuzzy outline yet revealing an indescribable sharpness, in his mouth.

Regardless of its length or weight, both completely matched the current body.

The Wolf Mouth subtly opened, the gaseous sword blade held within transformed into an energy flow dispersing in the air, incredibly convenient.

Xia Nan felt relieved in his heart.

Beside him, including Sarisa, Lorin, and Sasha, patiently waited for Xia Nan to finish evolving.

He couldn’t expose the existence of the attribute panel, naturally he didn’t introduce specific information about his current form to the others.

But even just from appearance, as well as the inherent perception of strong beings by wild animals, they could feel Xia Nan’s significant enhancement after five evolutions.

"I wonder how Dodd’s progress is, maybe he’s already finished the sixth evolution." Unaware that five evolutions are the limit, Lorin frowned slightly, cautiously saying, "If we want to stop the ritual, we have to speed up the progress."

The wolf head gently nodded, agreeing with the Captain of Vengeance Blade’s view.

In Xia Nan’s view, while he has the attribute panel and Sarisa’s help, compared to Dodd, who might have been preparing for this ritual for years, in terms of progress, there’s likely a clear gap.

Disregarding the unknown advantages he personally possesses, the informational difference between the two sides alone concerning the ritual is enough to push the other adventurers far behind.

If Xia Nan were in Dodd’s position, merely relying on this wave of airdrop and demon deployment, preparedness alone for the accrued Life Energy would likely leave other participants in the Secret Realm far behind.

He did not believe the other party would waste these two precious opportunities.

"Boom..."

Just recently encountering Lorin and having absorbed Life Energy, Xia Nan was discussing the next action plan with his teammates.

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