Chapter 287: The Future of the Extreme Warrior

"Ha ha, I want this one!"

Xi Ka Liu Si, with keen eyes, immediately chose that female Flame Dragon; among the three newly tamed three-headed flying dragons it was the strongest and a full circle larger in size.

Tai Li En and Ke Luo Nu An were half a step slower, and could only pick from the remaining two young Flame Dragons.

"Their strengths are about the same, and they'll grow later," Lei En said with a reassuring smile.

He can invest soul power to boost a pet's strength, but the number of pets will surely be many later, and there may not be enough soul power to enhance all of them.

Xi Ka Liu Si removed the gauntlet from his armor, and under the fierce gaze of the female Flame Dragon, pressed his hand onto its head and shouted excitedly, "Boss, I'm ready!"

"Hmm."

Lei En, putting on a show, took a scroll from his ring and said, "This is a Taming Contract Scroll; it lets you become a tamer of Flame Dragons and obtain a Flame Dragon Element."

The three Extreme Warriors stared at the scroll in his hand in unison.

The scroll looked distinctive, radiant with golden light, covered in extremely intricate runes that emitted an aura that made the soul tremble.

"Taming Contract... obtain Element..."

Xi Ka Liu Si stared at the scroll, his face shocked, murmuring softly.

He had never heard of a Taming Contract; his knowledge must be limited. The boss is a student of a Holy Soul Wizard, so obtaining a scroll comparable to a soul contract is also normal.

Lei En let out a faint laugh.

The so-called Taming Contract Scroll was crafted by him while waiting in the Flame Dragon's nest, using golden and spider‑silk cloth, then engraved with a few rare Arcane runes; aside from emitting dazzling white light, it has no substantive effect.

If a skilled caster were here, they could see through it at a glance.

But Extreme Warriors cannot cast spells, nor understand rune lore; they are all rough and can easily be fooled.

He did this to conceal his Pet Taming Master status and give a reasonable explanation for everything.

The Extreme Warrior's loyalty is beyond doubt; however, when building a legion in the future, the number of tamed pets will increase, possibly beyond the Extreme Warriors, so it's better to be cautious.

Lei En walked up to Xi Ka Liu Si and opened the scroll.

A burst of dazzling white light erupted, enveloping Xi Ka Liu Si and the Flame Dragon, forming a link between the two.

At the same time, Lei En swiftly designated Xi Ka Liu Si as the tamer in the Pet Taming Master interface.

Xi Ka Liu Si trembled all over, feeling a strange sensation in his mind.

He could sense the Flame Dragon's emotions nearby, as if establishing a close bond, becoming his most intimate and reliable companion.

The white light gradually faded.

The Flame Dragon's fierce, brutal gaze softened, looking at Xi Ka Liu Si with great affection.

It gently nudged Xi Ka Liu Si with its massive head.

"Success!"

Xi Ka Liu Si couldn't contain his joy, shouting loudly, hugging the Flame Dragon's head; the over‑two‑meter‑tall barbarian strongman was as happy as a child.

Lei En smiled without a word.

He continued to operate the pet interface, and the Element within the Flame Dragon's soul was displayed, allowing one to be shared with the tamer, namely Xi Ka Liu Si.

The Flame Dragon has ten Elements.

Lei En considered them one by one.

First he eliminated Flame Jet, Fireball, Fire Armor, and Blaze Rush.

These four are Arcane Elements; Extreme Warriors are not adept at casting, so even if they obtained one, they couldn't unleash its full power.

His future plan for Extreme Warriors focuses on ranged shooting as primary, close combat as secondary; a fire‑type spell doesn't fit their role and feels out of place.

Extreme Warriors ride flying dragons, solving the mobility issue.

When they soar in the sky, they are an air force, like armed helicopters, using machine guns to sweep enemies from above, and can also have the Flame Dragon unleash spell bombardments on the ground, so they need not cast spells themselves.

Then come Dragon Skin, Dragon Roar, Strength, Toughness, and Enduring Stamina.

Dragon Skin can boost defense, but Extreme Warriors already possess a weakened Steel Body, making Dragon Skin somewhat superfluous.

Dragon Roar has a terrifying effect on enemies, which is quite good, but the Flame Dragon's own Roar suffices.

The remaining Strength, Toughness, and Enduring Stamina are Physical Elements that can stack; especially the Flame Dragon's Strength is at least level five, some at level six, which can cause the Extreme Warrior's Strength to surge dramatically, even double!

Thus the Strength Element offers the best cost‑performance.

However there is another option: the Flame Dragon's sole supernatural Element—Flame Affinity, which Lei En also highly favors.

Every high‑grade Flame Dragon possesses Flame Affinity as an innate ability, and Extreme Warriors are insulated from casting; if they gain Flame Affinity, the situation would improve greatly.

Lei En does not intend for Extreme Warriors to become fire element users.

He merely uses the Flame Affinity, a physical‑triggerable supernatural Element, to let the Extreme Warriors wield Soul Guns!

This is a qualitative leap.

Lei En never imagined limiting Extreme Warriors' weapons to the guns of a previous era; he has been studying Ai Lun E Si's Soul Guns, confident he can combine the strengths of both systems to forge a more powerful firearm better suited for Extreme Warriors.

The Lambo Gun is fine, but the risk is too great; if such a weapon usable by ordinary people proliferates, the consequences are unpredictable.

If it's a Soul Gun, no matter how powerful, such concerns disappear.

Lei En lacks the grand ideal of caring for all beings and saving the world; he does not wish to reshape the world's order, causing countless deaths.

In a world where the extraordinary claim all power for themselves, ordinary people's chance of successful resistance is exceedingly slim.

The greatest possibility is that war becomes even more brutal and never ceases.

Although present Ai Lun E Si offers little peace, at least some regions remain orderly, and people are not at the brink of survival.

Lei En did not hesitate and granted Xi Ka Liu Si Flame Affinity.

Giving up the Flame Dragon's level‑six Strength is a bit regrettable, but looking at long‑term benefits, Flame Affinity is better; at worst he can harvest a few more batches of souls later, dedicated to boosting Extreme Warriors' power.

With Flame Affinity, possibilities are limitless.

Perhaps some exceptionally gifted Extreme Warriors, after gaining Flame Affinity and undergoing diligent study and training, will truly become fire‑type casters!

This is by no means baseless.

The Makurag people have no Blood Soul Curse; once the affinity issue is resolved, they can master spells more easily than humans.

Moreover, they do not need to fuse demon souls; their cultivation method is similar to an elemental shaman or mage.

Of course, that is only a possibility.

The next second, an Element rune—Flame Affinity! —appeared in Xika Liusi's soul.

He let out a low hum, as if standing inside a furnace; his whole body became scorching red, yet it brought little pain, and faint flames flickered in his black pupils.

Soon, the scorching sensation vanished.

Xika Liusi, self‑taught, thought a thought, and a small flame ignited at his fingertips, fluttering in the night wind; he exclaimed with delight, "Boss, I can cast spells now!"

"This is Flame Affinity, just a little trick," Lei En said with a smile. "If you want to cast, throw a fireball in battle; I'll go find a suitable meditation method for you, and whether it succeeds depends on you."

"Boss, you said it, I must try it," Xika Liusi said, his face full of yearning.

The Makurag people have never produced a spellcaster before!

He wants to be the first!

Seeing Xika Liusi constantly toy with the flame in his hand, Tai Li En and Ke Luo Nu An could no longer wait and hurriedly shouted, "Boss, it's our turn."

Lei En produced two other exquisite scrolls, and with some mystifying talk, appointed them as tamers of two Flame Dragons.

Likewise, he gave them the Flame Affinity Element.

All three Extreme Warriors felt it was novel; the original‑body symbiosis gave them robust physical traits from Lei En, but they lacked affinity, which this time finally compensated.

"We should go back; the airship is still waiting for us."

"Yes, Boss."

The four rode onto the Flame Dragons, which suddenly flapped their wings, generating a strong gust that carried them back along the original route in the night.

After a little more than an hour.

The hovering airship appeared before them, with several Extreme Warriors standing on the deck; when the four Flame Dragons, like four balls of fire, approached from the darkness, everyone was instantly alarmed.

"Look, they're back."

"Ji Li Man is on top; Boss really tamed all the Flame Dragons in the nest; Xika Liusi and the others now have mounts!" The Extreme Warriors crowded onto the armor plates, and seeing Xika Liusi and the others on the backs of the Flame Dragons, their envy was evident.

The three Extreme Warriors deliberately showed off, steering their flying dragon mounts in circles, laughing triumphantly.

Lei En returned to the deck and was immediately surrounded by the Extreme Warriors. The leader, Ao Tuo, with an eager expression, asked, "Boss, when is it our turn?"

"Don't rush," Lei En soothed. "First return to the tribe; after we deliver the supplies, I'll go find a flying‑dragon nest, and everyone will have a mount."

"Long live the Boss!" the Extreme Warriors cheered.

Among them, a few familiar with the Saeen Plateau chattered, telling Lei En that they had once seen flying dragons there—not only Flame Dragons but also Rock‑Horn Flying Dragons, Ice‑Wind Dragons, Venom Flying Dragons, Silver‑Frost Dragons, Winged Dragons, and so on, at least five or six kinds.

Lei En noted them all, while also noticing that Ao Tuo's mood was a bit down.

As one of the three legends among the Extreme Warriors, yet not receiving a first batch of flying‑dragon mounts, even if he said otherwise, he couldn't help feeling a bit unsettled.

Lei En has always paid close attention to the Extreme Warriors' mental health, to prevent future conflicts.

He immediately patted Ao Tuo's shoulder and laughed, "Ao Tuo, this Flame Dragon belongs to you; let me borrow it for a few days, and once I tame the other mounts, I'll give it to you right away."

Ao Tuo was flattered and surprised; Lei En's Flame Dragon was clearly the strongest, and he was about to give it to himself. He quickly shook his head, "Boss, this is your mount, I can't…"

"You don't need to decline," he said, "it's settled."

Lei En cut him off, looking unyielding. Ao Tuo could only nod in agreement, feeling moved, and his earlier petty thought vanished.

(End of Chapter)