[Legacy of the sword sovereign]
Lin Tian took a step forward, his eyes locked on the beasts as he said, "You're all so predictable. You think you're the strongest, the most powerful, but you're just pawns in my game."
He chuckled to himself, enjoying the anger and frustration that radiated from the beasts. "You're all so focused on fighting each other, on claiming the Heaven's Tear for yourselves, that you didn't even notice me standing here, watching you."
He took another step forward, his eyes gleaming with amusement. "But now that you've noticed me, let's see how you react. Will you attack me together, or will you turn on each other once again?"
The beasts growled and snarled, their eyes fixed on Lin Tian with a fierce intensity. They seemed to be sizing him up, wondering if he was a threat worth eliminating. The air was thick with tension as the standoff continued, each side waiting for the other to make the first move.
Lin Tian chuckled to himself, a mischievous glint in his eye. "I should play with this weak cats," he thought, "Let's see how strong they are compared to humans. I haven't fought with any beast till now, this will be my first time. So, I should enjoy and hold myself back not to actually kill them mistakenly."
He sighed, a hint of excitement and anticipation in his voice. "It's been a while since I've had a good fight. I hope these beasts can provide me with some entertainment." He cracked his knuckles, a cold smile spreading across his face. "Let's get started, shall we?"
Just then, the beasts all together jumped at him, the tiger attacking him with its sharp claws. Lin Tian easily dodged it in a smooth motion, his movements almost effortless. He couldn't help but chuckle at the sight of the beasts attacking him together.
"Ha! Just a while ago, they were fighting each other, and now they're teaming up," he thought to himself, amused. "They're cute, haha! I'm enjoying this, though."
The other beasts joined in, a giant bear swiping at him with its massive paws, a pack of wolves snapping at his heels. Lin Tian danced around them, dodging and weaving with ease. He was in his element, enjoying the thrill of the battle.
"Come on, is that all you've got?" he taunted, his voice dripping with amusement. "I was expecting a bit more challenge from you lot."
The beasts were all angry, with veins popping up on their foreheads. They were mindlessly attacking Lin Tian, like a pack of mad dogs. Their eyes were bloodshot, their movements wild and uncoordinated.
But Lin Tian was unfazed. He effortlessly dodged all their attacks, his movements smooth and fluid. He was just smiling at the scene before him, clearly entertained by the beasts' angry faces.
The tiger's claws swiped through the air, barely missing Lin Tian's face. The bear's massive paws came crashing down, only to be dodged by Lin Tian with ease. The wolves' jaws snapped wildly, but Lin Tian was always one step ahead.
He chuckled to himself, clearly enjoying the show. "You're all so cute when you're angry," he said, his voice dripping with amusement. "But don't worry, I'll let you keep attacking me. It's not every day I get to see such a spectacle."
After hours of attacking him, all the beasts were out of breath and qi, heavy breathing and lying on the ground. But Lin Tian was the same as before, his breathing still calm and steady, not a single change. His clothes were clean and untouched, without any scratches or tears. His face was calm and serene, as if he had just been taking a leisurely stroll.
He couldn't help but feel a bit disappointed by the beasts. They couldn't even touch him, let alone scratch him. He chuckled to himself, "Well, but they did entertain me."
He glanced at the beasts lying on the ground, then turned his attention to the Heaven's Tear. He walked towards the stone, picked it up, and held it in his hand.
Just then, a system notification rang out in his mind.
"Congratulations, Lin Tian! You have successfully obtained the Heaven's Tear, a rare and precious spiritual stone.
Lin Tian's eyes lit up with excitement as he heard the notification.
After a while ,
Lin Tian thought for a moment, considering what to do with the beasts. He looked at them, still lying on the ground, exhausted from their earlier battle. He thought to himself, "Should I kill them? Or should I take them in as pets?" As he pondered, he thought about the potential benefits of keeping them alive.
Lin Tian decided to try to communicate with the beasts. He walked over to the tiger, who was still panting heavily, and said, "System, translate my words into a language they can understand."
The system responded promptly, "Translation mode activated. Please speak, and I will translate your words."
Lin Tian smiled and said, "You're all quite strong, I'll give you that. But you're no match for me. I'll give you a choice: swear loyalty to me and serve as my pets, or die right here and now. You don't have any other options. If you refuse, I will kill you without hesitation. You will not be able to escape or defeat me."
The system translated Lin Tian's words, and the tiger looked up at him, its eyes narrowing as it considered its options. The other beasts, still recovering from their exhaustion, looked on with interest, waiting to see what the tiger would decide.
The tiger, Tian Hu, spoke in a deep, rumbling voice, and the system translated its words, "Why should we swear loyalty to you? What could you possibly offer us that would make us willing to serve as your pets?"
Lin Tian smiled, expecting this response. "I can offer you power," he said. "Power to surpass your current limitations and become even stronger. I can also offer you protection and a sense of belonging. You will be part of something greater than yourselves, and you will have a purpose beyond simply surviving."
The system translated Lin Tian's words, and the other beasts looked at each other, seemingly intrigued by his offer. Tian Hu, however, remained skeptical. "What guarantee do we have that you will keep your word?" it asked.
Lin Tian chuckled. "You don't have any choice but to trust me. If you refuse, you will die. It's that simple."
Tian Hu looked at Lin Tian with a mixture of anger and resignation. It knew that it and its companions were no match for Lin Tian's power. After a moment of consideration, Tian Hu spoke, "Fine. We accept your offer. We will swear loyalty to you and serve as your pets."
The system translated Tian Hu's words, and Lin Tian smiled, satisfied with the outcome. "Good choice," he said. "I will give you a chance to prove your loyalty and usefulness. If you serve me well, I will reward you with power and protection. But if you betray me, you will suffer the consequences."
Lin Tian paused, then continued, "Now, let us formalize our agreement. System, initiate the binding contract protocol."
The system responded, "Binding contract protocol initiated. Please confirm the terms of the contract."
Lin Tian nodded, and the system displayed the terms of the contract:
- The beasts (Tian Hu, Xiong Ming, and Lang Feng) will swear loyalty to Lin Tian and serve as his pets.
- Lin Tian will provide the beasts with power, protection, and rewards for their loyalty and service.
- If the beasts betray Lin Tian or fail to fulfill their obligations, they will suffer the consequences.
The system asked, "Confirm the terms of the contract?"
Lin Tian nodded, and the system responded, "Contract confirmed. Binding protocol activated."
A bright light enveloped Lin Tian and the beasts, and they felt a strange energy binding them together. The system announced, "Contract bound. The beasts are now officially bound to Lin Tian as his pets."
Tian Hu and the other beasts looked at each other, feeling a mix of emotions. They knew that they had made a choice that would change their lives forever.
Just then
The system announced, "Congratulations, Host! You have successfully acquired three pets: Tian Hu, Xiong Ming, and Lang Feng. As a reward, you have been granted a batch of Supreme Pills."
The system displayed the reward details:
- 10 x Supreme Pills (Grade 1)
- 5 x Supreme Pills (Grade 2)
- 1 x Supreme Pill (Grade 3)
Lin Tian's eyes widened in excitement as he saw the reward. Supreme Pills were extremely rare and valuable, and they could greatly enhance his cultivation and strength.
He eagerly accepted the reward and stored the Supreme Pills in his inventory. He couldn't wait to use them to boost his cultivation and become even stronger.
The system announced, "Reward accepted. Supreme Pills have been added to your inventory. Your current inventory:
- 10 x Supreme Pills (Grade 1)
- 5 x Supreme Pills (Grade 2)
- 1 x Supreme Pill (Grade 3)
- Heaven's Tear (Spiritual Stone)
- ...and other items"
Lin Tian smiled, feeling satisfied with his new pets and the Supreme Pills reward.
Lin Tian smiled, pleased with his new pets. He decided to reward them with a Supreme Pill each, hoping to boost their cultivation and strength.
He handed a Grade 1 Supreme Pill to each of the beasts, saying, "Eat this, it will help you breakthrough to the next level."
Tian Hu, the tiger, swallowed the pill and suddenly felt a surge of energy coursing through its body. Its cultivation began to rise rapidly, breaking through the Foundation Peak Stage and reaching the Core Formation Stage.
The other beasts also experienced breakthroughs. Xiong Ming, the bear, rose from Mid-Foundation Stage to Peak Foundation Stage. Lang Feng, the wolf, rose from Early Foundation Stage to Mid-Foundation Stage.
Lin Tian was surprised by the power of the Supreme Pills and their effectiveness. He had expected them to have some effect, but not to this extent.
The beasts were also shocked, their eyes wide with amazement. They looked at Lin Tian with newfound respect and gratitude.
Tian Hu spoke up, its voice filled with emotion. "Thank you, Master Lin Tian. We are grateful for your kindness and generosity. We promise to serve you loyally and do whatever you order us to do."
The other beasts nodded in agreement, their eyes shining with devotion. Lin Tian smiled, pleased with their response. He knew that he had made a good decision in taking them as his pets.
The system announced, "Pet loyalty increased. Tian Hu, Xiong Ming, and Lang Feng have sworn loyalty to Lin Tian. Their cultivation and strength have increased significantly."
Lin Tian's eyes gleamed with excitement as he contemplated the possibilities.