29 Chapter29-The Strange Potion
[Enchanted Boar Summoning Spellbook (special item)]
[Level: 1]
[Grade: B-level]
[Effect: Upon use, one can grasp the B-level skill — Enchanted Boar Summoning technique. The attributes of the enchanted boar will be correlated with the awakened individual's spirit, and the duration will increase with the skill level enhancement.]
After reading the description, Howard didn't hesitate at all and directly utilized the book.
[Ding dong! Congratulations awakened Howard, you have successfully mastered the B-level skill — Enchanted Boar Summoning Technique!]
[Enchanted Boar Summoning Technique (B-level skill)]
[Level: 1]
[Effect: Summons an enchanted boar to fight for the awakened. The enchanted boar's HP will be 2000% of the awakened's spirit, and its attack power and defense will be 500% of the awakened's spirit. It lasts for 180 seconds and possesses the skills Wild Boar Charge, Wild Boar Roar, and Fierce Horn Thrust. Up to three can exist at the same time (Note: the maximum number can increase with skill level advancement).]
[Cooldown Time: 30 seconds]
[Consumption: 80 MP per second]
[Proficiency: 0/100]
Don't underestimate it just because it's a B-level skill.
Under Howard's high spirit, it could manifest quite impressive effects.
Currently, Howard's spirit stood at a staggering 830 points, meaning that the summoned enchanted boar would inherently have 16,600 HP, coupled with over 4,000 points of attack power and defense.
These attributes were on par with those of a level 30 or above BOSS.
One should know that Howard was only at level 11.
Could other summoners at level 11 call forth a Summoned Beast with such attributes?
Absolutely not!
Having enhanced his abilities, Howard felt thoroughly invigorated, no longer paying any mind to Glyn.
Given his current strength, even if he encountered a level 60 Extraplanar creature, he would have the power to face it; there was no need to worry at all.
On the contrary, Howard was brimming with anticipation.
After slaying the Dual Blades Mantis, he had earned a considerable amount of money.
He couldn't help but wonder what benefits this encounter with an Extraplanar creature would bring him this time.
Regaining his focus, Howard noticed that Caitlin had let go of his hand and was engrossed in a passionate conversation with Abby.
Not far away, several girls from the elite team seemed eager, their eyes continuously surveying him.
Meanwhile, Glyn, accompanied by two Pyro magi, was conscientiously exploring the fifth passage.
Within the fifth passage, there were no traps.
However, the moment the flame illuminated the surroundings, the figure of a fierce tiger abruptly manifested in the deepest part of the passage.
After the world underwent the strange transformations, the strength of the monsters became linked to their corresponding entities in the previous animal kingdom.
The naturally formidable beasts became even more potent after the transformation. Creatures like lions, tigers, and bears generally possessed strength above level 60.
Cheetahs, hunting dogs, and wild boars, on the other hand, had power around level 30.
As for weaker creatures like rabbits and chickens, they basically fell under level 10.
Therefore, upon seeing the tiger, Glyn's expression turned gravely serious.
He and Caitlin were only around level 40.
Although, thanks to their skills and intelligence, the awakened could defeat monsters above their level, they still needed to explore the ruins.
Engaging with the tiger wasn't wise at this juncture!
"Take the fourth passage!"
Glyn wasn't foolish and promptly made a decision.
Fortunately, this time, the scope of the skills deployed by Glyn and his team was limited; they merely spotted the fierce tiger through the light and did not alarm it.
Glyn, Howard, and the others managed to withdraw smoothly, venturing into the fourth passage.
As Howard suspected, each passage contained only one kind of trap or monster.
With the spider eliminated, the fourth passage was entirely safe.
Glyn led the way, reaching the end of the pathway where he beckoned everyone to follow.
At the terminus was a stone door, marked with a particular emblem.
Howard caught a glimpse of it and noticed that the emblem was entirely purple with an odd shape, causing his eyes to narrow slightly.
There was undoubtedly danger lurking within the ruins.
However, exploring these ruins was precisely their mission, and no matter how potent the looming threats were, they had to venture forth.
Glyn took a deep breath and placed his hand on the purple emblem.
In an instant, the entire passage seemed to shake violently as a rumbling sound echoed. The stone door slowly rose, revealing a corridor.
As the stone door fully ascended, Glyn, Howard, and the rest of the group filed in one after another.
Torches flanked the passage, burning brightly.
Following the passage forward, it wasn't long before Glyn and the others reached the exit.
While it was called an "exit," they were still within the water-bound ruins, transitioning from a passage to a more expansive palace.
The nearby walls were built of stone resembling white jade, creating a luminous white glow that illuminated the entire palace even without the presence of torches, casting an unimaginably bright light.
"What a luxurious palace."
"If I could live in this palace, even at the cost of a hundred years of my lifespan, I would accept it without a second thought!"
As everyone entered the palace, they couldn't help but express their awe.
Especially the members of the elite team, fresh from the academy with somewhat naïve mindsets, failed to realize that in the current world, power was the only eternal truth.
Without strength, even the most beautiful possessions could be forcibly taken away.
Thankfully, Glyn, Caitlin, and the others were not mesmerized by the grandeur of the palace; instead, they scrutinized their surroundings meticulously.
This brought a slight nod of approval from Howard, acknowledging that collaborating with individuals of such caliber provided an opportunity for a successful exploration of the ruins.
Working with the elite team would likely result in total annihilation, dying within these ruins. It was fortunate they had Glyn to guide them!
This palace boasted expansive spaces, sprawling across six distinct levels.
Staircases embedded within the walls led them to the upper levels.
However, with each ascending level, the space contracted slightly, resembling growth rings of a tree expanding upwards endlessly.
Howard and the rest were currently positioned on the first level.
"Let's first explore what the first level has to offer, and move to the second level once we're done here," Glyn directed, signaling the multitude of students to begin their exploration of the initial level.
Not to be outdone, Caitlin promptly dispatched her servants to search every room meticulously, ensuring nothing was overlooked.
Howard hesitated, opting not to join Caitlin and the others in their exploration, his gaze steadfastly fixed on Abby.
Despite his exposed identity, Howard would not allow any harm to befall Abby.
If need be, he was prepared to silently eliminate all the students who were privy to his true identity.
After enduring their mockery, he had come to discern the kind of people they were, and harbored no concerns for their welfare.
The first level of the palace offered the most expansive space, comprising over thirty rooms.
Witnessing the flurry of students and Caitlin's servants moving in and out of rooms, Howard gradually became restless, a tingling sense of excitement rising within him.
"Come quickly, come see what I've found!"
"Hahaha, this room is filled with numerous potions, and there's a description of their effects beside them — all very useful potions!"
Exclamations of wonder abruptly broke out.
