Chapter 24: Dragon Crystal!
2015-09-09
Author: Floating Tower
Dragon Crystal.
This is the term used by adventurers to refer to it. Many mortals believe that Dragon Crystals are excavated from the brains of giant dragons, but in fact, this is just a rumor. The body of a giant dragon is merely an ordinary flesh-and-blood biological structure. While there are many priceless materials, it has not transcended the basic limits of biology. Dragon Crystals possess considerable power, but this power is not endowed by the dragon’s physical body; it originates from the dragon’s incredibly powerful soul.
There is only one way for a Dragon Crystal to be born!
That is at the moment of the giant dragon’s death, using the power of spells to extract and transform it into a legendary-level Soul Crystal.
Dragon Crystals are Soul Crystals.
However, this is a most special and powerful kind of Soul Crystal.
There are many methods to extract soul power, and Soren, in his current form as a Flame Demon, happens to master one of them. The soul power of a giant dragon dissipates very quickly, so the extraction must occur at the very moment of the enemy’s death. In his current state, Soren possesses the ability to use the “Soul Extraction Technique,” and even without any gemstones, he can directly reshape the soul power of the magma dragon before him into a legendary-level Dragon Crystal. This is a powerful gem, and it holds extraordinary value even for deities.
However.
The cost of extracting soul power is that he will lose most of the enemy’s strength. He cannot rely on the power brought by the magma dragon to enhance himself.
The only somewhat good point is that Dragon Crystals, as an entity similar to Soul Crystals, can also be used to absorb directly; in other words, they can store soul power. If he plans to absorb again later, although there may be some loss in gains, he can still retain most of the power. The soul of a giant dragon is far superior to that of other creatures, and the value of Dragon Crystals is not in direct absorption but as a special material for crafting top-tier legendary equipment or as an important core for certain artifacts.
Soren faces a choice!
If he absorbs the power of the magma dragon, then he will not obtain the Dragon Crystal, but he can ascend faster to become a Flame Demon.
However, if he uses the “Soul Extraction Technique” to extract the Dragon Crystal, then he will acquire a legendary-level special item. This item can be used to forge artifacts or directly absorb its power again, although doing so would incur some losses.
— “Soul Extraction Technique!”
Soren hesitated for a moment but quickly made up his mind.
Obtaining a Dragon Crystal through conventional means is quite difficult. Even he, as a deity, cannot obtain a Dragon Crystal when killing a giant dragon because his true form does not possess divine professions related to “Death,” “Soul,” or “Mysticism,” and he does not have the ability to master techniques like “Soul Extraction.” Do not underestimate this spell-like ability; it is an eighth-level or higher soul-type spell. Even in the Bottomless Abyss, only the top-tier demons can master it, and the Flame Demon happens to be one of the powerful demons that wield soul power; among high-level demons, those who can manipulate and reshape souls can be counted on one hand.
This spell can fail because the soul contains infinite mysteries.
However, Soren knows one thing: Flame Demons are the most special type of demon in the Bottomless Abyss. Their control over souls is inherently higher than that of other demons, and even their casting of the “Soul Extraction Technique” has a much higher success rate than other legendary wizards.
The chance of failure is even less than one-tenth!
Vast soul power is extracted, and in Soren’s fiery palm, a red, peculiar crystal emerges.
The spell succeeded.
Soren extracted the soul power of the magma dragon before him and reshaped it into a legendary-level Dragon Crystal.
A surge of power flows into his body.
Because the soul power was extracted and reshaped into a Dragon Crystal, the power Soren absorbed was greatly reduced.
The formation of the Dragon Crystal could not be hidden from anyone!
The legendary-level radiance of the crystal shines brilliantly like a torch. The demons in the audience display hints of greed, for even for demons, Dragon Crystals are a rare treasure, and even the goblin demon sorcerer on stage shows a trace of greed and astonishment. In the Bottomless Abyss, probably only the Balroth Fire Demon and Flame Demons can so easily extract and reshape the souls of their enemies.
A Dragon Crystal!
The Eye Stealer bursts forth with dazzling brilliance. Almost the instant Soren finishes using the “Soul Extraction Technique,” it unleashes a mind control attack, and the four-armed serpent demon, with a blank expression on its face, charges madly toward him.
It has already been controlled by the Eye Stealer.
Dragon Crystals have countless uses, and for any professionist, they are invaluable treasures.
While the success rate of slaying dragons may be high, obtaining Dragon Crystals is less than one in ten. For the Eye Stealer, whether in the arena or the Dragon Crystal that Soren just condensed using the “Soul Extraction Technique,” both are worth all efforts to eliminate the enemy in front of it.
Soren’s figure trembles slightly in place.
Then his expression clears, though his gaze turns frigidly cold, as a wave of mental power crashes against his will.
Powerful will!
The Eye Stealer’s face pales slightly because its previous attempt at mind control feels as though it has hit a steel plate.
Incredible steadiness of spirit!
The mind of the Flame Demon before him seems not like that of a demon but more like those with unwavering faith, like paladins and ascetics.
“My will is as strong as steel!”
Soren glares at the Eye Stealer with murderous intent. He hates being controlled by enemies, and if charm can provoke his desire to kill, the Eye Stealer’s mind control ignites his fury.
The Eye Stealer must die!
For a long time, Soren has been honing his will precisely to cope with situations like this.
No one can control his mind.
— “Edict: Intimidation!”
Facing the four-armed serpent demon that has been controlled by the Eye Stealer and is charging at him as if willing to exchange life for life, Soren raises his hand and points forward, unleashing another powerful pseudo-spell ability of the Flame Demon form.
A seventh-ring talent spell ability.
The four-armed serpent demon in front has already been severely wounded by the magma dragon, which is why the Eye Stealer could so easily take over its mind. Now, as it charges at Soren, it is momentarily affected by “Edict: Intimidation,” freezing in a dazed state.
A seventh-ring spell.
This is a high-level spell that even Soren’s true form cannot cast, yet now, in his Flame Demon form, he can effortlessly wield it without requiring much casting action.
The only drawback is that it can only be used once a day!
Terrifying flames appear, and Soren does not rush to eliminate the four-armed serpent demon before him. The duration of “Edict: Intimidation” is long enough, so he slashes at the body of the magma dragon, allowing the scorching dragon blood to soak him completely.
Dragon blood baptism!
He needs more power to ensure he can last long enough to defeat the Eye Stealer.
………………(To be continued ~^~)