Chapter 285

The aura radiating from the Titan Puppet also became significantly stronger.

Chen Ang moved his mind, and the Titan Puppet's level had clearly been raised by a notch.

The Titan Puppet now possessed combat strength comparable to an eighth-grade transcendent.

"How is the recovery level?" Chen Ang thought to himself.

【Recovery level is one hundred percent.】 The "Golden Finger" prompted.

"It seems I have one more trump card for this trip to the Annihilation World." Chen Ang said.

Although the specific rules for the Annihilation World competition were unknown, the Titan Puppet could definitely be used in battle. Even though its combat power only reached the eighth-grade level, its defensive power was definitely something an eighth-grade transcendent could not match.

Because some transcendents were puppeteers who controlled puppets, or beast tamers, Chen Ang wouldn't be accused of breaking the competition rules if he suddenly brought out the Titan Puppet.

Another point was that Chen Ang was different from those beast tamers and puppeteers, because the combat strength of ordinary beast tamers and puppeteers themselves was relatively low, but Chen Ang was different; his own strength was his true trump card.

When the time came, if he encountered transcendents from other worlds during the competition and they saw the Titan Puppet, they would very likely misjudge Chen Ang's strength.

"By the way, I also have the Stone of Returning Ruins." Chen Ang suddenly remembered he still had a Stone of Returning Ruins obtained during the trial.

"By your standards, what grade would this Stone of Returning Ruins reach?" Chen Ang asked.

【Ninth grade, and not an ordinary ninth grade at that.】 The "Golden Finger" said.

295: Upgrading the Titan Puppet

"Ninth grade? And not an ordinary one?" Chen Ang asked, bewildered.

【You should know what the Stone of Returning Ruins is used for. Actually, in terms of spiritual power content alone, it might not count as ninth grade, but it has spirituality. Weapons forged with it all possess spirituality, which is why it's called a special ninth-grade treasure.】

The "Golden Finger" analyzed.

"If you put it that way, I'm suddenly a bit reluctant." Chen Ang hesitated.

【You already have the Dragon Spear, so the need for weapons isn't that necessary. Besides, this Stone of Returning Ruins might bring about some different changes to this puppet.】

The "Golden Finger" continued.

After listening, Chen Ang thought about it. Indeed, his need for weapons wasn't that urgent, and if it wasn't some peerless treasure, it really wouldn't be better than his Dragon Spear.

After thinking it over, Chen Ang took out the Stone of Returning Ruins and sent it toward the Titan Puppet.

The Titan Puppet changed instantly, its whole body twitching continuously, and its movements appearing extremely uncoordinated.

The luster in its eyes also became dim and dull.

"Click!" "Click!"

A series of clashing sounds came from the Titan Puppet's body.

A moment later, the Titan Puppet became motionless, lying quietly where it was.

"Don't mess with me, it didn't die, did it?" Chen Ang asked hurriedly, looking at the Titan Puppet's state.

【I don't know what's going on either, but one thing is certain: the Titan Puppet's integrity is one hundred percent, meaning it hasn't suffered the slightest damage.】

After hearing the "Golden Finger's" words, Chen Ang felt relieved.

After waiting for about a quarter of an hour, the Titan Puppet began to change. The patterns on its body became clearer, and its dim eyes regained their luster.

But just as the luster returned to the Titan Puppet's eyes, Chen Ang felt in a daze that the puppet's gaze seemed alive, as if it were the gaze of a living being.

"This..." Chen Ang couldn't help but feel shocked.

【It must be because of the Stone of Returning Ruins. It seems this Titan Puppet has directly ascended a level, turning from a puppet into a Spirit Puppet.】 The "Golden Finger" said.

A so-called Spirit Puppet is actually a very special existence among puppets, capable of giving the puppet a certain level of consciousness, but this is extremely rare. In Chen Ang's impression, he had never heard of a puppeteer with a Spirit Puppet.

"I suddenly have a bold idea." Chen Ang said.

"Can I teach it to use some simple martial arts?"

【In theory, it should be possible. You can try it specifically.】

Chen Ang communicated with the Titan Puppet through divine sense. At this moment, Chen Ang used his divine sense to pass the insights of the Rending Claw technique to the Titan Puppet.

The Titan Puppet stood up straight and actually began to learn the moves from the Rending Claw technique, performing the actions.

"My god, I didn't expect it to actually work." Chen Ang felt a surge of surprise after seeing this.

【Teaching a puppet martial arts, you really are something.】

But a puppet is ultimately just a puppet, and it can only learn these simple physical attack martial arts.

At this moment, the Titan Puppet suddenly revealed a puzzled expression.

Chen Ang was stunned at first, then understood. It must be that the Titan Puppet encountered a problem while learning the Rending Claw. After all, even if it were a puppet with spirituality, it was still just a puppet in the end, and its spirituality was limited.

Chen Ang then taught it the essentials of the Rending Claw hand-in-hand.

After sitting to the side and watching the Titan Puppet repeat the actions, Chen Ang said, "I have to say, it really looks the part."

Chen Ang stayed here for another day.

The next day.

Chen Ang first moved the Titan Puppet to another uninhabited island, because he was prepared to let the Titan Puppet practice the Rending Claw continuously, but if there were other living beings nearby, it might cause some danger.

Just like on the previous central island, if that happened, the cat-folk would likely suffer a catastrophe.

After settling all this, Chen Ang moved his mind and came out of the Heaven and Earth Tower.

Because calculating the time, today was the day the Annihilation World competition would begin. Chen Ang had just intended to leave the mountaintop pavilion.

"Buzz buzz!"

On the bed in the room.

The phone was vibrating frantically.

Chen Ang wondered, who would be looking for him at this time? He reached out to grab it.

In the 'Wuqu Family' discussion group, messages were being sent continuously.

【Yun Xuan】: "Tagging all members. Everyone take note, the Annihilation World competition will begin today. All students of the academy can participate. Registration is limited to today only. Students should register freely according to their own strength, but be aware that the deadline is today."

"Remember to register according to your own strength. There will be a great many participants in this competition, and among them are many experts from other worlds."

"Another point is that after today, the Annihilation World will be closed for half a month, which is the duration of this competition. Students who intend to participate must pay attention to the arrival time. Students who do not intend to participate, if you are currently in the Annihilation World, please leave as soon as possible."

【Lv Yong】: "I'll go try my luck, just to gain some experience. Is anyone teaming up?"

【Tong Shi】: "The reward is the Miracle Lotus, I'm definitely going. Lv Yong, let's meet at the entrance of the Annihilation World in the afternoon."

【xxx】: "I envy the big shots. I want to go but I don't dare. With my strength, going there would just be pure point-farming for others."

【xxxx】: "I don't even dare to go in. I'm afraid of running into someone who doesn't like the look of me and cracks my head open."

【xx】: "The rewards are rich, but you have to risk your life for them. This thing depends on ability. I'd better go train."

The Miracle Lotus, who wouldn't covet it?

But while the rewards were rich, it also meant greater danger.

At this moment, the phone rang again.

【Xiao Xiao Yiqing】: "Where have you been these past two days? You haven't replied to any messages. Are you going to the Annihilation World competition today?"

Chen Ang opened it and found that Xiao Xiao Yiqing had sent him quite a few messages over the past two days, but because he didn't take his phone to the Heaven and Earth Tower, he hadn't replied to any of them.

Chen Ang replied: I've been training these past two days. Of course I'm going. Are you going?

【Xiao Xiao Yiqing】: "If you're going, I'm definitely going. I'll wait for you at the entrance of the Annihilation World."

……

The two chatted about other things for a while.

At this moment, Chen Ang got up, preparing to find the old principal to say he was leaving.

But the phone rang again.

It was a message from Li Li Li Leyao and Jiang Xue.

【Li Li Li Leyao】: "Chen Ang, the Annihilation World competition is starting today. Where are you? Are you going or not?"

Jiang Xue's message had only a few simple words: Are you going to the competition?

Chen Ang saw that Li Li Li Leyao had also sent him many messages over the past two days, but he hadn't received them.

Chen Ang replied: I've been training these past two days and didn't check my phone. I'm definitely going. After all, the rewards are so rich, how could I not go?

【Li Li Li Leyao】: "It's a pity I can't go with you. My dad said it's too dangerous and that my strength would be useless there. Wuwuwu."

Chen Ang replied after seeing this: It is indeed quite dangerous. Uncle Li is looking out for you; it really is very dangerous.

【Li Li Li Leyao】: "But I still want to go with you."

………

Chen Ang tried to persuade Li Li Li Leyao a bit more, as her talent was indeed not very suited for combat.

296: Opening of the Annihilation World Grand Competition