Versatile Mage: Starting with the White Tiger Pendant

Lu Jun's Summoning Element had advanced to the Intermediate Level, and he had stayed in the alternate dimension long enough. He had encountered three ideal summoned beasts in succession, surpassing his gains from the past six months.

At this moment, he willed his soul to detach from the Dark Forest and return to his physical body.

Right after ending the Dimensional Summoning, he immediately opened an ancient book, searching through the dark records for the species name of the mysterious demon beast.

Soon, Lu Jun found it.

[Night Thunder Dream Beast], Species Rank: High-Order Commander.

A rare member of the Demon Spirit race, and among them, the most precious Dream Beast. It possessed the Wandering Bloodline.

It wielded Thunder, Shadow, and Mind Curse attributes. Its actual combat strength exceeded that of others at the same level, and even after advancing to Monarch or Emperor, it could maintain its overwhelming might.

Seeing that its bloodline potential had reached High-Order Commander, Lu Jun immediately understood. No wonder it could rival a Six-Legged Nightmare even while still in the Advancing Phase of the Warrior level. Its higher bloodline potential allowed it to grasp certain mystical abilities in advance.

The classification into Low, Middle, and High ranks was a subdivision formulated by Pang Lai.

The Commander rank covered a vast range, and crudely grouping everything into a single tier was inaccurate and could even mislead Mages into making poor decisions.

Lu Jun recalled the appearance of the Night Thunder Dream Beast. Judging by its horns and body, it was still immature and hadn't fully grown into its complete form.

The Demon Spirit race, as he found in his research, was a broad term for demons that specialized in mental power. Most were small in size and possessed elusive techniques.

Meanwhile, Dream Beasts not only retained their mental expertise but also had strong physical attributes. The Night Thunder Dream Beast, for example, ran with shadows and thunder intertwined, making it the most stylish mount one could imagine.

Whether in short bursts or long-distance sprints, it excelled in both speed and endurance.

The ancient texts were filled with praise and admiration for it, further inclining Lu Jun toward making his choice.

Moreover, the Demon Spirit race aligned perfectly with his own Mind and Curse Element combinations, making it an ideal summoned beast. Its bloodline even surpassed the Six-Tailed Dark Moon Fox and the Six-Legged Nightmare Horse.

At its peak, it was a full-fledged High-Order Commander. Advancing to Monarch was well within reach, and nurturing it into a Supreme Monarch would be far less effort than raising other creatures.

"However, Dream Beasts can't be subdued through brute force. Their mental strength and willpower are formidable, allowing them to resist contracts with ease. The best approach is to use persuasion."

Lu Jun pondered for a moment. Perhaps he could leverage the creature's Wandering Bloodline.

These kinds of demons were proud and untamed, valuing freedom above all else. They constantly roamed, wandering through restricted areas and forbidden zones, absorbing the mysterious Essence of different regions to evolve. This unique ability was what set the Wandering Bloodline apart it was an exclusive trait of Dream Beasts.

Dream Beasts never settled in one place. They didn't form clans or societies. They kept moving forward until the day they perished.

This was one of the key reasons Lu Jun was so eager to contract a Night Thunder Dream Beast. It could evolve on its own, and the probability of it reaching the Monarch level was extremely high.

As for the source of the Essence, the ancient books provided explanations.

It could either come from a habitat where powerful Demon Spirits had lived for a long time, allowing the Dream Beast to absorb the lingering mystical imprints left behind, or from ancient human ruins infused with mystery and arcane energy, which could serve as an alternative catalyst.

In simple terms, it was spiritual enlightenment that led to physical evolution.

Even human architecture could potentially provide the same effect perhaps an even stronger one. After all, humans were the most intelligent species, and their civilizations carried the essence of wisdom and spirituality.

Lu Jun stroked his chin, deciding to convince the beast with an enticing offer.

"Dear friend, interested in interdimensional travel? Flexible work hours, full freedom!"

Thus, he went into seclusion to restore his mana. Not long after, his Summoning Element's Moonlight Nebula returned to its peak state, glowing brilliantly.

Buzz, buzz, buzz! Lu Jun manipulated the star trails, eager to re-enter the Summoning Plane.

His soul drifted above the Dark Forest. With a single thought, he instantly traversed thousands of kilometers, breaking free from the Night Domain. The outside world was a barren and desolate land, seemingly an equally shadowed region.

Soon, he caught up with the Night Thunder Dream Beast.

A proud creature resembling both a deer and a lion stood atop a small hill, gazing into the distance. Its body surged with darkness, crackling with arcs of thunder. Its black and white mane flowed behind it in the wind, giving it an aura of unrestrained freedom.

Lu Jun was momentarily stunned. He recalled how this beast had calmly snatched treasure from the flames before. The thought only deepened his admiration. Floating closer, he initiated communication.

The Night Thunder Dream Beast, being highly perceptive, immediately sensed Lu Jun's soul and let out a low growl in warning.

"I am a Summoner. I wish to form a temporary contract with you. Rest assured, it will not restrict your freedom. I will only summon you during battles. In return, you will have the opportunity to explore foreign worlds…"

Lu Jun used Mind Transmission, his tone open and honest. Such a free-spirited creature could not be coerced into a contract this wasn't some spineless Old Wolf.

At the same time, he transmitted vivid images of his past demon-hunting experiences, along with glimpses of the vast magical world Qinling, Kunlun, the Yangtze River, the Yellow River, Antarctica, the Pacific Ocean…

Since Demon Spirits specialized in the mental realm, their intelligence was exceptionally high. The Night Thunder Dream Beast quickly grasped the concepts.

"Yooouu~" The beast let out a soft, contemplative cry, its intelligent eyes reflecting deep thought.

Lu Jun struck while the iron was hot. "Humans barely live for a century. Besides, my Summoning Nebula can nourish your growth. Once I pass on due to old age, you can continue your journey."

As Lu Jun continued his persuasion, the Night Thunder Dream Beast let out a call.

It agreed.

The prospect of exploring different dimensions intrigued it. The Magical World offered numerous opportunities for growth, allowing it to take shortcuts in its evolution.

The Summoning Plane was vast, but prime locations were long occupied by elder demons. As a solitary wanderer, the Dream Beast had little chance to compete with clan-based demon species.

Lu Jun was both surprised and delighted. He had prepared for a prolonged negotiation or even a backup plan to settle for the Six-Tailed Dark Moon Fox.

Yet, the beast agreed so easily.

It made sense, though. The Dream Beast embodied an unfettered spirit, always ready for an adventure.

Lu Jun drew the star trails, and a crescent-shaped insignia drifted downward.

Below, the Night Thunder Dream Beast bowed its head, offering no resistance as the contract was successfully formed.

Back in the real world, Lu Jun opened his eyes, a satisfied smile forming on his lips. Black-purple lightning flickered around his body, exuding a dense dark aura that filled the room.

Shadows clung to the walls as if night itself was descending. The lamp's glow dimmed.

He then traced the star trails, and a black-purple magic formation began taking shape in mid-air. Spatial ripples spread outward it was time for the Night Thunder Dream Beast to make its first appearance in the Magical World…

Meanwhile, in the neighboring room, Mo Fan was anxiously mixing the Blood of a Hundred Beasts with a Warrior Soul Essence to enhance Old Wolf.

The wolf beast struggled violently, letting out low growls as its entire body convulsed. Its flesh, bones, and muscles crackled, oozing fresh blood.

Mo Fan muttered under his breath, "Old Wolf, you better hold on. Otherwise, my ten million will go down the drain."

Previously, Lu Zhenghe's Warrior-Level Summoned Beast, the Dark-Patterned Violent Wolf, had utterly crushed Old Wolf, nearly breaking the latter's pride and spirit.

But Mo Fan couldn't bear to part with it. He was sentimental it had been with him for quite some time. What else could he do? He had to enhance it.

Besides, his Summoning Element had stagnated for a while now. Compared to Thunder, Fire, and Shadow, it was far behind. It was time for an upgrade, one that would allow him to hold his own in Intermediate-Level battles.

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