Online Game: Evil Dragon Against The Heaven - 206
If the Ice Snow Wolf’s heart couldn’t be moved, then no amount of words, no matter how eloquent, would have an effect. But if its heart could be touched, then even a single sentence, or just a few words, would be enough.
Words can deceive, expressions can mislead, and even tears can lie. But the sincerity in someone’s eyes can never be faked.
What moved the Ice Snow Wolf wasn’t Su Fei Fei’s words but the deep sorrow and longing in her eyes as she spoke, along with her genuine sincerity.
And so, it fully believed Su Fei Fei—believed that she truly wanted to save its child and treat it kindly.
That small orb of white light was the Ice Snow Wolf’s remaining power, used to protect its child. Inside the light rested the young Ice Snow Wolf, still in a state of deep sleep. Over the past century, it had been in stasis, with no loss of life force, which was why it had not grown at all.
The white orb floated to Su Fei Fei’s feet. Guided by an inexplicable feeling, Su Fei Fei crouched down and reached out her hand toward it. Slowly, the white light faded, revealing a small snow-white wolf the size of a puppy. If not for prior knowledge, one might have mistaken it for a little dog.
The young Ice Snow Wolf slowly opened its eyes, looking up at Su Fei Fei. Its small, shimmering eyes glowed with a strange radiance.
【Ding… The young Ice Snow Wolf wishes to make you its master. Do you accept?】
【Ding… If you choose to accept, your party will successfully complete the Huaxia Region’s pet system task, 『The Ice Snow Wolf’s Sorrow』. If you choose to decline, the task completion will be forfeited.】
“I accept.”
The white light surrounding the young Ice Snow Wolf disappeared completely. The little wolf closed its eyes and turned into a cluster of white light that merged into Su Fei Fei’s body. At that moment, a loud system notification echoed throughout the world of Samsara.
【Ding… World Announcement: Players from the Huaxia Region, 『Su Di Yan Yu』, 『Xie Tian』 and 『Dun Po Qian Jun』 have successfully completed the region-wide pet system task, 《The Ice Snow Wolf’s Sorrow》. The pet system for the Huaxia Region has been unlocked. Players from Huaxia can now learn the skill 『Basic Capture』 from any profession trainer, which grants a chance to capture dying monsters as pets. Additionally, defeating monsters has a chance to drop pet eggs that can hatch into pets. The Huaxia Region is the first in the world to unlock the pet system, earning 200 Honor Points for the region. The players 『Su Di Yan Yu』, 『Xie Tian』 and 『Dun Po Qian Jun』 are now the first team in the world to complete the pet system task. Player 『Su Di Yan Yu』 receives +200×5 Prestige, a celestial-level pet: the Ice Snow Wolf, and a celestial-level item: Lingxi Scroll. Player 『Xie Tian』 receives +200×2.5 Prestige and a celestial-level item: Lingxi Scroll. Player Dun Po Qian Jun』 receives +200×2.5 Prestige and a celestial-level item: Lingxi Scroll.”
(Note: The Prestige granted after completing the system task is calculated as 10× the Honor Points awarded. This total Prestige is divided among participants. If completed by one player, they receive all of it; if completed by ten players, it is split. In this task, Su Fei Fei completed the final and most crucial step, so she received the most Prestige.)
【Ding… World Announcement…】
【Ding… World Announcement…】
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When players worldwide were still reeling from the shock of Xie Tian single-handedly completing the Huaxia Region’s Mercenary System task—and as discussions about him being the first in the world to complete such a system task continued to dominate—the new set of five consecutive announcements left every player utterly stunned.
Battle Zone Honor Rankings:
1st Place: Huaxia Battle Zone
Honor Points: 300
Honor Summary:
July 17, 2210: Huaxia Region player Xie Tian successfully completed the Mercenary System task, making Huaxia the first region worldwide to unlock the Mercenary System.
July 18, 2210: Huaxia Region players Su Di Yan Yu, Xie Tian and Dun Po Qian Jun successfully completed the Pet System task, making Huaxia the first region worldwide to unlock the Pet System.
The focus of global discussions erupted once again, with some countries uneasy or envious. Much of the attention centered on the Huaxia Region and the celestial-level pet that radiated an unparalleled sense of awe.
If players had known that the reward for being the first to unlock the Pet System would be a celestial-level pet, there was no doubt that countless players would have risked their lives, regardless of the odds, to complete the task first.
“Miss Su, you did it! You really did it!” Zuo Po Jun exclaimed, finally snapping out of his daze. He never could have imagined that the one to bring this mission to its conclusion would be Su Fei Fei, who had taken on more of a supportive role.
Ye Tian Xie tapped his forehead with a finger, a faint smile forming on his lips. He had spoken at length to the Ice Snow Wolf, only to receive no reaction. Yet Su Fei Fei, with just a few simple words, had managed to earn the wolf’s complete trust. The wolf had willingly presented the young Ice Snow Wolf to her and watched it become her pet.
Now, the Ice Snow Wolf’s wish was fulfilled… and it was time for it to vanish.
The body of the Ice Snow Wolf remained, but its translucent spirit began to fade. Its gaze followed the young Ice Snow Wolf as it moved. When the young wolf successfully bonded with Su Fei Fei and dissolved into light, merging with her, the Ice Snow Wolf’s spirit tilted its head back and unleashed a silent howl. With no lingering attachments, it could finally find peace.
As its power dissipated, the Ice Snow Wolf’s consciousness and body quickly disappeared. Its shadow cast one last glance at Su Fei Fei. In the moment its form vanished entirely, a gentle ice-blue light descended from the sky, enveloping Su Fei Fei in a soft glow.
【Ding… You have received the Life Blessing of the Celestial Beast, Ice Snow Wolf. Luck +3, Strength +10, Vitality +10, Agility +10, Spirit +20, Water Resistance +20%, and a slight increase in resistance to cold environments.】
The notification sound echoed in Su Fei Fei’s ears, and as it faded, the Ice Snow Wolf’s body finally disappeared completely.
“Thank you,” Su Fei Fei whispered softly.
The disappearance of the Ice Snow Wolf left Ye Tian Xie and his companions feeling a touch of melancholy. But soon enough, Zuo Po Jun couldn’t contain his excitement and ran up to Su Fei Fei, his eyes gleaming. “Miss Su, let me see the little wolf… My god, it’s really a celestial-level pet… How is anyone supposed to live now! After that system announcement, who knows how many people are going to die of jealousy!”
Ye Tian Xie nodded in agreement. He, too, was curious to see what kind of attributes a celestial-level pet would have.
Su Fei Fei stretched out her hands, and a small wolf, resembling a puppy more than anything else, appeared in a burst of white light, nestled in her palms. While adult Ice Snow Wolves were much larger than ordinary wolves, the young one was significantly smaller.
Ice Snow Wolf: Celestial-Level Pet
Level: 0
Owner: Su Di Yan Yu
Description: A royal-class wolf species nurtured in extreme cold environments. It possesses exceptional resistance to cold and mastery over ice manipulation. Among all wolf species, it is known for its gentle temperament.
Attributes:
HP: 500
MP: 500
Physical Attack: 150
Magical Attack: 180
Defense: 120
Accuracy: 10
Evasion: 10
Attack Speed: 120
Movement Speed: 120
Riding Eligibility: Level 30
Talents:
Frost Body: Fully resists medium and lower levels of cold environments. Ice and snow skills gain 10%–30% effectiveness in such environments. Immune to 60% of all water-element damage.
Skills:
Ice Orb: Summons an ice orb to attack a single enemy. Base damage equals Magic Attack × 120%. Consumes 12 MP. No cooldown.
Ice Shard: Condenses numerous shards of ice to attack enemies in front. Up to 10 shards can be summoned simultaneously, with each shard dealing Magic Attack × 35%. Consumes 5 MP per shard. Cooldown: 5 seconds.
Ice Wolf Shadow: Summons an ice-formed wolf shadow to charge all enemies within a 5-meter straight line. Deals Magic Attack × 150% water damage and has a 5% chance to inflict Freeze status for 3–7 seconds. Consumes 30 MP. Cooldown: 5 seconds.
“So strong!” Zuo Po Jun exclaimed after reviewing the Ice Snow Wolf’s stats, his envy practically dripping as he stared at the wolf. Even at level 0, its attributes and skills were more than enough to astonish and drive players mad with jealousy.
That said, as a typical celestial-level pet, the Ice Snow Wolf’s abilities couldn’t compare to the 《abnormal》 level-five Mystic Spirit Snow Fox, Yao Yao. With Yao Yao as a reference point, Ye Tian Xie, while happy for Su Fei Fei, didn’t find the Ice Snow Wolf’s attributes particularly surprising.
“Tian Xie… Can I really keep this little wolf? Should I…?” Su Fei Fei asked hesitantly. Throughout the journey, it had been Ye Tian Xie and Zuo Pojun leading the way, while she had only contributed a little, often causing more trouble than help. Now, she had received the greatest reward, and her heart was filled with unease. She felt that the highest prestige and the rare celestial pet should belong to Ye Tian Xie, to make him even stronger.
The young Ice Snow Wolf, sensing the attention, seemed a little nervous. It glanced timidly at Ye Tian Xie and Zuo Po Jun before shrinking closer to Su Fei Fei, its body pressing against her for comfort.
“It’s already your pet,” Ye Tian Xie said with a smile, easily guessing what she was thinking. “Completing this task was thanks to you. Without you, convincing the Ice Snow Wolf wouldn’t have been possible. We wouldn’t have even made it past the entrance. The Ice Snow Wolf is a pure attack-type pet, and combined with your healing skills, it’ll significantly increase your overall strength. Now, you can stand on your own in battle. It’ll make me feel more at ease when you’re acting alone. Also, don’t forget the promise you made to the Ice Snow Wolf. It trusted you enough to hand over its child. You must keep your word and become a great companion to it.”
“Okay!” Su Fei Fei smiled brightly. “I’ll definitely become good friends with it… Oh, I haven’t named it yet. Hmm, it’s so white and fluffy, like snow… Let’s call it Xiao Xue (小雪, Little Snow).”
Ye Tian Xie: “…”
Zuo Po Jun: “…”
The name Xiao Xue, poetic and pure, was decidedly feminine and delicate. Yet, applied to a wolf, it sounded inexplicably awkward…
“Well, Xiao Xue it is!” Su Fei Fei declared happily.