Beast Taming: the More the Better - Chapter 750 - 328: Water and Ice! The Embryo of a Super-Rank Ice System!_2

Chapter 750: Chapter 328: Water and Ice! The Embryo of a Super-Rank Ice System!_2

This is indeed quite interesting! Su Ping thought. Freezing the water molecules in the air not only enhances the power of Skills, but it also makes them harder to defend against, doesn’t it?

“Su Ping, if the water molecules in the air were absorbed by the flesh and blood of a Pet Beast and then this chain Skill effect was directly activated, tell me, wouldn’t it freeze the enemy from the inside out?” Liu Fuhai spoke excitedly. If that’s possible, it would indeed be impossible to guard against!

If that were the case, enemies facing the Icefang Whitewolf would probably die without even knowing how. Such low temperatures, freezing blood and internal organs from the inside out, would indeed be terrifying once triggered.

But as soon as Liu Fuhai spoke, Su Ping frowned. “No! Old Liu, your approach is flawed! The Frozen Bloodline allows the Icefang Whitewolf’s Ice System Energy to be utilized more adeptly. Temperature Control freezes the water molecules in the air at extremely low temperatures, and Ice Storm allows the congealed Ice Crystals to be freely manipulated. You’re probably right about the connection between these three Skills; there’s no issue there. But the method you mentioned is hard to achieve! First, if the water molecules inside the bodies of Beast Tamers and Pet Beasts could be frozen directly, the Icefang Whitewolf could instantly freeze their blood. Unless there’s a huge gap in Energy Realm, it’s simply impossible. Even with Ice Crystals absorbed into the body, and even if you want to leave a backup plan to catch the enemy off guard, the activation speed is too slow, and it’s difficult to achieve the desired effect. It’s the same issue again: the Energy required is too great. Such Skill effects cannot reach Super-Rank. In fact, why not change your way of thinking and consider the medium of ice?”

The more Su Ping spoke, the brighter his eyes became. It must be said that the combination of these three Skills of the Icefang Whitewolf, while not as effective as the Wanmu Wolf’s Sunlight Absorption, Photosynthesis, and Heart of Woods, could definitely be considered to have an effect where 1+1+1 is greater than 3. Since it’s greater than 3, why not make the numbers in this Skill formula even larger? 1+1+1 > 3, but it doesn’t quite reach 4 or 5; this increase in value is indeed mediocre. However, if it were 10+10+10 > 30, then the effect would be clearly significant! It’s just that this base number isn’t enhanced by the amount of Energy output but requires other Skills—Skills that the Icefang Whitewolf doesn’t naturally possess!

Su Ping’s words made Liu Fuhai pause. “A medium?”

Su Ping blinked, looked at the Icefang Whitewolf that seemed like a beautiful sculpture amidst the frost, and nodded. “Exactly! The medium of ice!”

“The medium of ice… water? Or is it air? But the flow of air, isn’t that what I just described…”

“No! It is water! Or rather, the water in the air!” Su Ping stated adamantly.

Because at that moment, he suddenly remembered a deeply impressive Ability he had seen in some comics and animations in his previous life: a blade known as the strongest Ice System Zanpakuto. The basic and most renowned powerful Ability of that blade was to alter local weather, greatly increasing the water molecules in the air. This allowed its other abilities, after condensing water into ice, to undergo a qualitative change from a quantitative one.

So, could this possibility also be applied to the Icefang Whitewolf? Clearly, whether it would succeed or not, he would know once he tried.

Thinking of this, the corners of Su Ping’s mouth lifted slightly. He suddenly realized that he had indeed come to the right place this time! Indeed, Cultivation wasn’t just an insular pursuit; the experiences and discoveries of other Breeders, when colliding with one’s own wisdom and achievements, could easily spark ideas that most people could not imagine!

Thus, Su Ping looked straight at Liu Fuhai, who was still pondering, and said directly, “Old Liu, have Bai Ye utilize the combination of these three Skills with all his strength!”

“Okay!” Although Old Liu didn’t know what Su Ping was planning, the reason he had invited Su Ping was to collaborate on researching the discovery and direction of Super-Rank Skills. Now that Su Ping had an idea, there was no reason not to cooperate.

“Bai Ye!” Old Liu called out.

“AWOO!” Bai Ye responded.

At the same time, Su Ping’s spiritual power surged, and a fluctuation began to coalesce from the air. The purest dew condensed from the atmosphere. Within the laboratory, the humidity increased at an unprecedented rate.

Talent: Rain Summoning Technique!

However, almost simultaneously, as the water molecules in the air began to gather, they were instantly frozen by a terrifying chill!

Five seconds! It took only five seconds! The laboratory had transformed into a world of frost. Moreover, under such conditions, Su Ping could feel with every breath that if a Pet Beast were inside, its temperature would drastically decrease, while its Energy would be rapidly depleted.

Then, amidst a deep growl from the Icefang Whitewolf Bai Ye, the endless Ice Crystals burst once more. They subsequently condensed at maximum speed under the control of the Ice Storm Skill, which, originally an attack, now served to manipulate the Ice Crystals. Incredibly, these Ice Crystals formed blades of ice in front of Bai Ye.

Afterward, the Ice Crystals dispersed again and, combined with the Icefang Whitewolf’s Frozen Bloodline Skill, embedded themselves onto Bai Ye’s body, forming frosty wings. At that moment, the sense of déjà vu became even stronger!

However, just as the newly formed ice wings began to flap, intending to lift him into the air, all the Ice Crystals instantly burst and shattered, unable to maintain their structure.

“AWOO!” Bai Ye cried out, appearing anxious. It was clear that, aside from his lack of Proficiency in controlling the Ice Crystals, there was another critical reason: his Energy was running low.

Evidently, Old Liu and Bai Ye had conducted many experiments before, causing Bai Ye’s Energy to be greatly depleted.

But the scene that had just unfolded was shocking enough to give Old Liu an unimaginable impact. He didn’t rush to feed Bai Ye Energy-replenishing potions but continued to ponder.

Su Ping continued, “The increase in airborne water molecules benefits not only Water Element Pet Beasts tremendously but also has immense effects on an Icefang Whitewolf with such Skill combinations! Old Liu, your speculations and premonitions are correct! The Icefang Whitewolf’s Skill structure indeed has the potential for Super-Rank Skill Cultivation! However, as of now, it requires assistance from two types of Skills!”

Liu Fuhai suddenly turned his head. “Aside from the Ability to increase water molecules, what else needs to be enhanced?”

“Energy circulation! Although what happened just now was mainly because the Icefang Whitewolf was not in peak condition, it’s still enough to show that using these three Skills simultaneously, even though Frozen Bloodline can reduce the consumption of Ice System Energy, places a considerable overall strain! If the Energy supply is to keep up with the further drain from increased humidity, I’m afraid it could only support the Icefang Whitewolf at full power for less than half a minute! Such a short duration can only serve as a trump card, greatly diminishing its value and significance. Therefore, we must consider incorporating an Energy circulation Skill to lubricate the process!” Su Ping stated with conviction.

In just under twenty minutes, Su Ping seemed to have outlined the embryonic form of a Super-Rank Skill. Of course, Su Ping was the theorist who talked a big game; what was most important was the Icefang Whitewolf’s Skill combination, which also represented many years of Old Liu’s painstaking efforts.

“Indeed! We need at least one Skill that can reduce the cost of activating these Skills! Frozen Bloodline has already significantly lowered Energy consumption, but it’s still not enough! We require a decisive Ability in this context! However, could the effect of Swallow Ice and Nibble Snow…” Liu Fuhai also sighed, his eyes filled with contemplation.

Su Ping shook his head. “The Swallow Ice and Nibble Snow Ability can certainly restore Energy. However, during combat, there’s rarely an opportunity to consume ice and snow to replenish one’s Energy. In reality, if the requirements aren’t too high, the Cultivation of even a single Skill could accomplish both aspects!” Su Ping said with a smile.

Liu Fuhai also smiled; he was, after all, a seasoned Senior Breeder. At that moment, he knew the Skill Su Ping was referring to. Looking at Su Ping, the two shared a moment of tacit understanding and simultaneously voiced the Skill that fulfilled both Energy circulation and the subtle alteration of air humidity:

“Heart of Water!”