Chapter 1048: Ice Wolf (4800 5000 supplement)

"This is my spoils of war!"

Aaron looked at Grace and said solemnly, "I have the right to dispose of it. Of course, I will find an opportunity to grant the paladin souls upon it rest!"

"I hope so!"

Grace wanted to say something but stopped; after all, the Secret Mantra he used during the battle was not fake, which made her very suspicious of Aaron's identity.

This also added a touch of Mystery to the bard's background.

【You have successfully conducted a negotiation!】

【Storytelling +1!】

In this way, it is equivalent to being directly controlled by the main body, having a seed of the mind planted, and it is impossible to betray for life!

If it were even more miserable, having a slaving Secret Mantra instilled by an ill-intentioned Guru, one would be unable to defy the Guru's orders for a lifetime!

It can be said that the control is very strong, which is different from the Spirituality system; after all, the Spirituality system only has the distinction of Unique Existence when it reaches a high level, above the Hidden Existence.

"Regarding His Secret Teachings sect, it is still necessary to understand a thing or two..."

Especially the strongest hind leg bone.

This is a very dangerous move, as it is easy to attract predators.

Moreover, these monsters are not stupid; they all have their own intelligence, will run away, and will set traps.

And it also sensed that the human in front of it was not powerful...

Aaron, however, curled his lips, very unimpressed.

He just had this thought, and in his mind, countless thoughts exploded, and a flash of inspiration appeared.

Aaron was relatively satisfied with this, after all, this attribute bar was also created by himself.

A howl full of desolation emerged.

However, that paladin was indeed the main force at the time; if it weren't for the opponent taking a mutual destruction move at the end, it might not have been possible to take down the 【Red-Robed Monk】 smoothly, so Aaron didn't care much.

The sky gradually became dim.

Grace asked with a bit of vigilance, and secretly gripped her nine-section whip, which was broken by a small half.

Because it is not a true Legend item, but a masterpiece of an alien Evil God.

Even after killing them all, there would be no trace of them in a certain area for a period of time.

It just so happens that Aaron is very experienced in this regard.

A bonfire burned fiercely in the plain, standing out in the darkness.

However, he had long thought of an explanation, and smiled: "Don't look at me knowing the core abilities of those Outer God priests... actually, I once knew a friend who was a Blasphemous Priest and learned a lot from them."

【Attribute: Strength 17, Agility 20, Constitution 16, Intelligence 3, Perception 10, Charisma 5】

"The strict control and rigid hierarchy of the Secret Teachings system mean that the higher level can completely manipulate the life and death of the lower level..."

"Hmm, the main body let me resurrect, obviously to intercept 【Vairocana】 in this world... If this rebellious son does not die, this old man cannot be at ease!"

"If there were dragon bones, I could chant a few more supreme artifact-refining Secret Mantras I've comprehended to bless them; I might even be able to craft a Legend item..."

"I was only focused on bragging before; now I should get my level up... The Far North Wasteland? I remember the Frost Giants and White Dragons here are good sources of experience points... I want them to help me cultivate!"

Even several Saints and Chosen of 【Greater Divine Power】 are there.

These are all knowledge and experience brought by 'Wilderness Survival'.

"Challenge Rating 10? According to my settings, it means to kill it... requires a team of professionals with an average level of 10?"

Borrowing the radiance of the fire, Aaron skinned the entire wolf, preparing to make himself a wolf-skin coat.

However, the Lady of Morning is only a 【Lesser Divine Power】, with low strength, and did not want to participate, so she chose to flee far away.

"Such layers of enslavement, suppression, and worship... it's like a Pyramid, and 【Vairocana】 is undoubtedly the tip of the Pyramid!"

After observing for a while, the Ice Wolf chose to attack proactively.

Then it saw Aaron smiling at it, and from a string of prayer beads in his hand, a ghostly fallen paladin floated out!

"I probably used the status of 'Creator' to suppress the 'Fierce Wolf-Headed Vajra Protector'. In other words, my authority is higher than His. So what if I draw a divine spell from Him? If I were really happy, I could even draw His Divine Power, Divinity, and Divine Duty!"

—'Saint-Breaking Slash'!

This Legend paladin lived up to his rich combat experience, defeating the enemy in one move!

The huge wolf head flew high, carrying hot blood.

If conditions permit, they would also be equipped with a mage!

This shows the difficulty of killing this Ice Wolf!

As a transcendent creature, its whole body is a treasure; the wolf skin can be made into elite Leather Armor, and the wolf blood and wolf heart are precious items containing elemental magic, which can be purchased by merchants for about 50 to 100 gold coins.

Of course, if you sprinkle the feces of fierce beasts like saber-toothed tigers or Ice Wolves around the camp, it can play a certain role in driving them away and providing Protection.

After all, his identity is Mysterious, and he even understands Secret Mantras—this is basically an ability only possessed by the devout believers of those Outer Gods.

She must catch up with the previous refugee team and lead them to the promised land of God!

After finishing the psychological struggle, the wolf meat was also roasted.

Aaron touched his chin: "It takes the blame if something goes wrong? Interesting... interesting..."

"It's much more talkative than a gnoll..."

It's a pity that this Golden Finger was created by himself.

"I don't know... is there anything you would recommend?"

Aaron could see that this priest was very wary of him.

Then it's fine...

Possessing the Spirit Bone Prayer Beads, although Aaron is only a mid-level professional, he dares to try some things that only high-level professionals can do.

He looked around, feeling that it was more important to find himself a musical instrument first.

A series of prompts appeared.

Aaron stroked it, lost in thought.

"What I need to craft are harps, lutes!"

Aaron was speechless as well.

Among them, a warrior as a meat shield, a rogue or ranger as a scout, an Archer for ranged attacks, and a cleric as a healer are all indispensable.

【Description: This is a lone wolf that was driven out of its pack after failing to challenge the wolf king; it is still young and full of Vitality, and is currently starving...】

After all, he is just a mere level 8 bard.

……

Above the campfire, a few pieces of wolf meat were still roasting.

Wolf claws and wolf fangs can be made into daggers or amulets; mages have always been very interested in the claws and fangs of ice wolves.

A spell instantly surfaced in his heart.

"Now that I have this Legend item, it is time to start grinding experience."

"Of course, my authorization is that of an unregistered user, and I cannot be exposed... Therefore, it is fine to use a few ordinary divine spells normally, but if I really make a big commotion and attract the attention of the 'Fierce Wolf-Headed Vajra Protector', He cannot do anything to me, but He can report it level by level to the Buddha of 【Greater Divine Power】, or even the 【Vairocana】 himself, and then I will be in big trouble..."

If all else fails, aren't there those fallen paladin Ghosts to use as cannon fodder?

Then, Aaron saw an ice wolf!

"Looks like it's a bit of a distance..."

【Experience +1000!】

"The Kingdom of Ice and Snow? I understand, thank you!"

Aaron took a bite, frowned as he reluctantly forced it down to satisfy his stomach, then sat cross-legged to recover his energy.

"But this Secret Mantra is too useful; they are all high-level professional abilities, and can be easily learned... It would be a pity not to use them. Having to worry about this and that even when using them stealthily... might as well..."

"I cultivate the 'Fierce Wolf-Headed Vajra Protector Life-Preserving Mantra', and logically, I should also worship the former God of Gnolls, now the Vajra of Dog-Heads, and be controlled by Him... but in reality, that is not the case..."

He had previously looked at the scrolls and the several extraordinary items on Grace, and felt nothing at all.

Aaron walked in the wind and snow for half a day.

"I wonder where you intend to go next?"

Aaron rubbed the Spirit Bone Prayer Beads in his hand while hurrying on his way.

And the remaining wolf bones were not wasted either.

This Legend item is very sinister; every time it is used, it requires an offering of flesh and blood.

【Twin-Self Secret Mantra: Refine a living creature into your own 'Twin-Self', have it receive an empowerment to believe in a Secret Cultivation Honored One, and you can obtain Dharma Power blessings from the other party through the 'Twin-Self', without needing to undergo the empowerment Ritual yourself...】

Thinking of this, Aaron could not help but ponder the 'Fierce Wolf-Headed Vajra Protector Life-Preserving Mantra' he had just learned!

According to Grace, those Secret Teachings practitioners cultivate the 'Secret Cultivation Honored One Method'!

To enter the door, one must select an Evil God as their Honored One, then ask a master to perform an empowerment with a 'Kapala Bowl', bestow a Secret Mantra, a cultivation Ritual Array, and then worship the Honored One statue.

Blasphemous priests are the existences most loathed by the gods; they can disguise their own faith and even cheat divine arts from the gods!

Grace was half-believing, but she would never tell the other party the secret of the Hot Spring Canyon, so she thought for a moment and said: "I think, if you want to understand the situation on the continent better, you can go to the 'Kingdom of Ice and Snow'... The last defenders on the continent are all gathered in that kingdom, relying on the natural barrier of the 'Ice-Sealed Great Rift Valley' to resist the army of the Evil God..."

Aaron held the prayer beads, feeling a little regretful.

Aaron's gaze shifted: "Go through the proper channels? For example, using the methods of a blasphemous priest to truly disguise myself as a devout believer, then there would be no problem... But the entry to the Secret Teachings requires empowerment and strict control; I haven't heard of anyone sneaking in yet..."

"Is this a practice like that of a blasphemous priest? No, it is completely different!"

Thanks to the 【Cold Resistance】 feat, he did not suffer from frostbite, just a bit hungry.

Just at this moment, two points of emerald ghost fire flickered not far away, getting closer and closer.

The opponent is an extraordinary creature living in the Far North Wasteland; its sharp claws and teeth feat allows its teeth and claws to easily Rend the Leather Armor or even metal armor of adventurers, and a single pounce and bite could take the life of a professional!

【Ice Wolf】

But whenever it involves items and skills under the 【Vairocana】 system, it is like using a cheat, learning it as soon as he sees it, and mastering it as soon as he practices it!

At this moment, looking at the wolf bones, he began to calculate inwardly:

"These wolf bones are not bad; they can be combined with the wolf head and wolf skin to make a 'Wolf-Head Kapala Drum'... The remaining leg bones can be made into 'Gang-Cave Flutes'... Although human bones are of better quality, the ice wolf, an extraordinary creature, can still suffice..."

Aaron glanced at the prompt in the Divine Attribute bar and did not care about it.

"Awoo!"

This is also one of the reasons why Aaron's leveling was slow before, or rather, why he had no heart to level up.

Finally... its meat does not taste good; it is somewhat astringent.

There, everyone will surely be able to live happily, surely!

……

Aaron thanked her sincerely and turned to leave.

【Challenge Rating: 10】

……

"If this were a game, I would definitely complain; I, a level 8 bard, finally killed a level 10 enemy with all my might, and the experience isn't even enough to level up half a level... It's too damn hardcore and dark."

Moreover, the type is not limited; when necessary, livestock meat can also suffice.

After a friendly and earnest communication, the 'Spirit Bone Prayer Beads' gave up the idea of demanding his own flesh and blood, and only needed to be fed once every ten days.

However, Aaron did not do so; he was waiting for the prey to come to him.

As a bard, how could he not have the tools of his trade?

"A harp that is too big is not portable; a lute will suffice... If that doesn't work, a flute will do."

【You have comprehended the 'Twin-Self Secret Mantra'!】

……

It had a coat of silver-gray fur, a huge body as tall as an ordinary warhorse, and a very agile figure; in a few leaps, it jumped to Aaron's side, examining Aaron with the gaze of examining prey.

Only after seeing his back disappear did a look of genuine sorrow appear on Grace's face, which then turned into determination.

Aaron opened the map gifted by Grace, looked at the direction of the "Ice and Snow Kingdom" on it, and adjusted his route.

"Awoo!"

It was very hungry!

"Pah... no, what am I thinking?"

【Creature Traits: Cold Resistance, Sharp Claws and Teeth, Extraordinary Agility】

"Before... giving up the final blow on that Gnoll 【Red Robe Monk】 was still a bit of a pity; what a huge amount of experience that would have been..."

【Ice Wolf killed!】

The sky turned completely pitch black.

A professional squad is not put together randomly; you can think of them as game players entering a dungeon, just with stricter requirements: you must clear it with only one life!

【Through long-term observation, you have gained some insights into 'Crafting Magic Wonders'... 'Crafting Magic Wonders' +50! You are skilled at crafting various Secret Teachings Magic Tools!】

"I must pull the art style back! I am still that unrestrained, dashing, and freedom-loving handsome wandering poet!"

"Does this mean finding an intermediary company or a white glove?"

If there were dragon dung, the effect would be even better.

"This kind of Evil Domain musical instrument is not my style!"

Although wolf meat is very sour and astringent, and there were no other seasonings, when out and about, one just has to make do.

He sighed and began to clean up the remains of the Ice Wolf.

He would never admit that so-called "Storytelling" is actually a combination of "Intimidation" and "Deception" skills.

This was the harvest from constantly observing the "Spirit Bone Prayer Beads" today.

"Wait, why did secret mantras emerge just because I thought about it in my heart and pondered a little? Could it be that I was born to join the Secret Teachings?"

"No, no, if this continues... one day when I wake up, my class might just turn into 【Red Robe Monk】..."

(End of chapter)