Chapter 615

Inside the base, the Awakened Ones who had been discussing the mission were startled by the sound.

Some looked in disbelief at the man covered in blood.

"Lord Lawrence? You actually completed the mission!!"

As early as a month ago, many of them had received the reputation mission to solo hunt a Second-Level advanced mutant and handle special phenomena.

A reputation reward of as high as 175 points was something they dreamed of obtaining.

But due to worries, ultimately only a few people attempted it.

Facing a mutant alone is hardly different from suicide.

Not to mention there were also special incidents.

Each outbreak of a meme or supernatural incident caused many bases to be directly destroyed.

For a moment, everyone became excited.

After intense discussion and various negotiations, the Awakened Ones led by three factions solemnly traded their reputation.

"Lawrence! This is all I have, 15 reputation points; I originally planned to complete two more tasks to reach 60 points and exchange for the skill I want."

"But..."

The Awakened One carrying a weapon resembling a psychic shotgun looked somewhat reluctantly at the reputation they had traded away.

"I hope you can truly reach the edge of the third level..."

"Our pressure has been growing recently..."

"The Safe Zone we just built not long ago encountered an 【Electronic Demon】, and we still haven't been able to resolve it...."

Another Awakened One who had traded away 10 reputation points, with a solemn gaze, spoke in a low voice:

"Have you heard? Rumors say an Awakened One possibly of the third level has appeared in the eastern Huaxia warzone."

"But there has been no system announcement.."

"I hope you don't let down our expectations."

"The survivors in our warzone are too scattered... I hope you can be the first to advance to the third level, then unite everyone to resist this disaster together!"

"We desperately need a true powerhouse!"

Lawrence nodded heavily, his eyes full of confidence.

"Everyone, I will do it!"

"My power attribute has already touched the edge of the third level; the first third-level will surely be me!"

Although he said that, he secretly felt a bit uneasy inside.

The reason is simple.

The trial tower clearly stated that breaking through to the third level could cause genetic collapse and turn one into a monster.

But...

"For the Nordic Alliance, I am that sole light!"

"That person from the Huaxia warzone is called Lin An, right?"

Opening the exchange list, Lawrence rose with boundless fighting spirit.

"Possibly third level?"

"I'm really curious—just who is stronger between us!"

Just as he was excitedly scrolling through the exchange list for items similar to the Dragon Relic Crystal, about to exchange it,

he couldn't help but suddenly freeze.

How come the area behind the Dragon Relic Crystal for the next three levels is blacked out!?

Someone exchanged away as much as 799 points of Dragon Source!?

What kind of joke is this!?

Looking at that blacked-out exchange list.

At this moment, the shock in his heart was no less than that caused by a nuclear explosion.

799...

The three digits seemed to spin and enlarge, filling his vision.

Holy shit!?

Impossible...

Could someone really have that many reputation points?

Who could complete such a task!?

Clearly, just an hour ago he had repeatedly checked the exchange list, confirming that this item was available!

He had even planned that after he reached the third level, he would take a few more reputation missions and then exchange for this long-desired item.

Although it was far off, it was still a dream.

I am a Dragon-system shapeshifter Awakened One...

Could it be that there are other Awakened Ones in this world as special as me?

With his heart pounding, Lawrence didn't dare show any unusual emotion in front of everyone.

He had just been telling everyone to have confidence in him, and he certainly didn't want them to know about this...

It's damn bad for morale.

He almost dreamlike exchanged away the Dragon Relic Crystal.

Amid the envious gazes of the crowd, Lawrence clenched his fists tightly.

Looking at the gem in his hand, like a flame, his originally excited mood now seemed shrouded in a shadow.

Could it be that someone from another warzone has an awakening ability similar to his?

Not really willing to believe that a single person could accumulate this much reputation.

Lawrence subconsciously guessed that it must be the same as himself, borrowing from many forces to redeem, right?

However, this mysterious war zone is really quite united...

Over 700 reputation points—how many people would it take to gather this much...

After all, who called the Northern European Alliance a scattered mess before the Apocalypse...

Really, I'm envious.

Some sour, some amazed.

He simply didn't notice it at all.

In the redemption list after 1500 reputation, there is also a blacked-out entry.

But that redemption requirement is too far, far beyond anything he ever dreamed of, even in his sleep.

After all, when you only have ten dollars in your pocket, you won't bother checking how much a rocket sells for.

"Roar!!"

Destruction, roar.

After the little guy consumed the Epic Tier Props that Lin An redeemed.

In the dark space, a scorching light suddenly flared up.

"Beep, contract partner, S-rank Shen Yuan Black Dragon, current status: young adult form (weak)"

The unrestrained flowing aura envelops.

Lin An stared blankly at the black dragon that suddenly grew over a hundred times larger, unable to help feeling dazed.

About 7 meters tall, the Shen Yuan Black Dragon, as large as a defensive tower, glared and roared, its sharp claws and metallic-scaled scales filled with violent beauty.

Muscles over his body tensed explosively, and on his extended claws, narrow sharp claws protruded.

Like a monster in a heavenly disaster.

The black dragon that suddenly transformed into its young adult form now brims with a ferocious destructive aura.

Compared to its original tiny, even somewhat cute form.

It's practically two different species.

"Holy shit..."

"Lin Dui, how did this thing get so scary?"

"Damn, that's imposing aura."

Xiong Hanzi was startled.

He couldn't help extending his bear paws, rubbing left and right over the black dragon's body.

Stinging hands, this thing...

Ice-cold touch, as if layered blades.

Just looking at it, you can feel a sharp stinging sensation.

Within its dark golden vertical pupils, brutality is written.

Like the ruler at the top of the food chain.

The black dragon's aura radiating from its whole body is comparable to the special effects of a death god's mask.

The tail sweeps.

On the remaining unknown metal ground, friction sparks fly.

On its streamlined body, Lin An couldn't find any superfluous structure.

Not the bloated feeling of a Western dragon's big-bellied lizard.

The black dragon before him is entirely a swift, violent form.

A perfect war weapon.

Perhaps the energy of the Props redeemed with a huge amount of reputation is too abundant.

After swallowing, the black dragon seems to have some "indigestion".

Roaring, flames of fury spew endlessly from its mouth like endless hellfire.

Flames shoot skyward.

Along with it, the surrounding temperature also rises rapidly.

For some reason, Lin An keeps feeling this thing is just like the guy in some game who creates big catastrophes....

Ten minutes later.

Standing upright, the black dragon like a war weapon locked its vertical pupils with Lin An's gaze, devoid of any emotion.

Watching the once so cute little creature turn into this current form.

Lin An felt both excited and somewhat awkward.

Will my dragon-riding dream come true?

This feeling...

It's like raising a child who turns into an eight-foot tall muscular man, or one who shaves his head.

Little guy.. won't he not recognize me anymore?

And it's so big... how am I supposed to bring it around in the future?

Can this thing still be hung on the hand?

Glancing at his own 'slender' wrist, Lin An couldn't help but feel mixed emotions.

This look is really too badass.

Even from the emanating aura, Lin An can sense an unusually brutal aura.

The Overlord of Shen Yuan was originally a superior being.

Little guy, will you still treat me the same as before?

「Black Dragon? 」

He tentatively called over.

However, the next second.

Metal clanged, low and magnetic, like the unique low growl of a mythical creature, not like ordinary objects, sounded:

「Dad, what do you want me to do? 」

「Boom boom! Boom! Boom! 」

The ground shook, metal tore.

Wagging its sharp tail, the black dragon blinked its eyes and rushed toward Lin An like a puppy.

「I'm hungry, I want food... 」

A deep, religious sound roared from the black dragon's mouth.

Lin An froze on the spot.

What the hell!

「Boom!! 」

The black dragon that came running at high speed slammed into Lin An's embrace, like a cannonball, smashing him into the ground.