Su Ping also became interested. "Master Zhu, what kind of Dragon Pet is this? Does it belong to the Giant Dragon Clan or the Divine Dragon Clan?"

Dragon Pets are divided into two types. Those from the East belong to the Divine Dragon Clan; they are characterized by antlers like a deer, a head like a camel, eyes like a rabbit, a neck like a snake, a belly like a clam, scales like a fish, talons like an eagle, paws like a tiger, and ears like a cow. The stereotypical Western image of a winged, giant lizard-like dragon also belongs to the Dragon Clan but is considered part of the Giant Dragon Clan. On Blue Star, both types existed, though the Divine Dragon Clan was relatively rarer. In terms of power, each had its own strengths.

Zhu Hong smiled faintly. "It is from the Giant Dragon Clan."

Su Ping was slightly disappointed. He felt indifferent towards winged giant lizards but was quite captivated by the Divine Dragons of traditional mythology.

However, noticing Su Ping's expression, Zhu Hong smiled faintly and said, "However, even though it is from the Giant Dragon Clan, it is an extremely rare Crystal Dragon!"

"Hmm?" Su Ping was startled. "Crystal Dragon? What is that?"

Seeing the reactions of the others, even the ever-smiling Aunt Qin was momentarily taken aback. Zhu Hong, however, didn't keep them in suspense. After a brief pause, he explained, "The typical upper limit for the Dragon Clan is Emperor Peak. Before achieving pure Elementalization and Evolution, they are all creatures of flesh and blood. For instance, the Fire Dragon corresponds to the Red Dragon, the Ice Dragon to the White Dragon, and the Water Dragon to the Blue Dragon. This Crystal Dragon, then, is a special type of dragon with a body as clear and sparkling as crystal. Its Attribute is Space Element."

"HISS! A Space Element dragon whelp?" Sun Chaoju couldn't help but exclaim.

Although the other two maintained their composure, their pupils contracted, revealing their shared astonishment.

"Yes. Unfortunately, this creature was allocated to the mid-year professional competition, and there were indeed reasons for this. The Breeder Competition hasn't attracted many young and promising Beast Tamers. This Crystal Dragon whelp's potential is considerable, so it's logical to award it to a leading figure among the new generation of Beast Tamers."

What a pity.

Even though he felt indifferent towards the Giant Dragon Clan, this was a Dragon with the Space Attribute! An opportunity like this was too good to pass up!

Shaking his head, Su Ping quickly composed himself.

Zhu Hong, noticing their regret, smiled and said, "Alright, that creature isn't particularly helpful for Breeders. In comparison, the Soul Fruit is a treasure that can be directly used by Beast Tamers; even some of the highest-level resources probably can't compare to it. You'll understand once you use it."

Su Ping's mind stirred, and the Soul Fruit appeared in his hand.

After glancing at the patterns on it, Su Ping asked, "Can I just eat this directly?"

Zhu Hong nodded. "Yes. After taking it, use your spiritual power to feel it; it's an extremely rare experience for Beast Tamers!"

Su Ping glanced at them. Liu Fuhai and the others understood. Liu Fuhai said, "Perfect timing, Su Ping. You've been in Linzhou for some time and probably haven't rested well these past few days. Use it now and take the opportunity to get some proper rest!"

Not wishing to waste time, Su Ping nodded and followed Aunt Qin to the rest area of the Cloud Soarer. He then swallowed the Soul Fruit in one gulp.

It was tasteless, but once in his mouth, it softened with surprising speed. Then, it felt like a piece of flavorless chewing gum, which Su Ping swallowed.

The next second, a kaleidoscopic sensation filled his vision.

The sensation was so peculiar that Su Ping found himself unable to articulate or clearly describe it. The entire world seemed to become extremely oppressive the moment he swallowed it, as if he were at the bottom of an unfathomably deep ocean.

It was oppressive. Then, just as suddenly, the oppression lifted. Su Ping felt as if he had been drowning in the depths of the sea, only to be abruptly pulled out.

However, this 'drowning' sensation wasn't physical. Su Ping knew it was the strain on his spiritual power. After he consumed the Soul Fruit, this strain on his spiritual power gradually vanished. In its place came the liberating relief of being rescued from the deep sea.

Su Ping had never experienced this feeling before.

If he had to describe it, the feeling was somewhat similar to his promotion to the Elite Level, but this was far more profound.

Within his Spiritual World, everything resembled illusory bubbles suspended in a void-like dreamscape, where boundless Darkness and light merged into a chaotic expanse. Simultaneously, something within his spirit seemed to be absorbing this chaos.

In his daze, Su Ping felt as though some change was occurring, but this change was hard to articulate clearly. Yet, the Talent that represented his soul's power—his unique Talent, the Pet Beast Home—seemed to be slowly transforming.

Meanwhile, his Beast Taming Space—the most iconic feature of a Beast Tamer—was also undergoing unexpected changes as Su Ping lay in this strange, slumber-like state. Su Ping's Beast Taming Space began to burst forth with a different kind of vitality.

Su Ping's Talent seemed to be a special Talented Ability that directly affected the Beast Taming Space. It even shared a remarkable similarity in effect with the Space Characteristics that manifested as a Beast Tamer advanced. However, this Pet Beast Home Talent, which affected other Pet Beasts entering the space, was still somewhat different from Space Characteristics that directly altered the ecological conditions within the Beast Taming Space. Thus, it could barely be considered a Talent in that specific way. But now, after consuming the Soul Fruit, the Pet Beast Home Talent seemed to have elevated, causing even more imperceptible changes within Su Ping's Beast Taming Space, changes of which he was currently unaware.

The hazy, chaotic world gradually regained clarity. His vast spiritual power was also slowly re-coalescing as it settled. Su Ping's subconscious began to recover, and his self-awareness became precise once more. Even though his spiritual power was still somewhat detached from his physical senses, his consciousness had become fully responsive.

Unconsciously, his Realm had reached the true Elite Peak! Moreover, Su Ping could sense that this Elite Peak was now only a hair's breadth away from the bottleneck of the Commander Level.

But that was not the most important thing. Su Ping's attention was not focused on this at all. Because at this moment, within his Spiritual World, amidst the hazy chaos and using his not-yet-fully-reintegrated spiritual power, he perceived something exceedingly strange.

Is that a snake?

No! It's not a snake!

It was merely something snake-like, indistinct, and his spiritual perception of it wasn't clear. Although it seemed to have a winding, serpentine tail, Su Ping thought he could perceive a human head and arms. And even... six tightly closed eyes, arranged in three pairs?

A bit like the mythological Nüwa?

Am I hallucinating? It's entirely possible. Perception through spiritual power is inherently abstract. It's a projection from the depths of one's mind; stray thoughts can easily manifest. Besides, that thing appeared for less than an instant. It was highly probable it was just my own illusion.

Shaking his head, Su Ping's consciousness returned to his body, which was lying on the sofa.

He subconsciously scanned himself with his spiritual power. Indeed, Elite Tenth Stage!

However, this advancement in Level was undoubtedly just an inconsequential side effect.

What truly made Su Ping's heart leap was the change in his own Talent. As his spiritual power focused, his original Pet Beast Home Talent surfaced in his mind. But now, both its name and abilities had undergone specific changes:

[Home of All Spirits: The range of the Beast Taming Space increases by a certain margin! Future expansions of the Beast Taming Space's range will have enhanced effects! The Beast Tamer's spiritual power conversion efficiency is improved! All of the Beast Tamer's Space Characteristics effects are enhanced! All Pet Beasts, provided they do not resist, can be brought into the Beast Taming Space; this is restricted to Pet Beasts no more than two Great Realms above the Beast Tamer! Pet Beasts within the Beast Taming Space will, to a certain extent, be unable to resist the Beast Tamer's commands!]

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