4 Years Later

Standing on top of a mountain peak, Longwei looked at the boundless magical beast forest that surrounded him and the massive crown of countless trees that covered the whole forest, as a feeling of reverential respect mixed with fear and wonder couldn't help but emerged from his eyes. It has already been four years since he had fought against the Thunder Croc Snake. Since then, a lot has changed, his mentality, his way of thinking and his dreams. Alongside his two dragons companion, Sylvia and scarlet, he had ventured deep within the magical beast forest from his past locations from four years ago. He had continued his daily training and fought against many magical beasts along the way. Every so often, he would have some new insight about some new magical spells, his Gamer's Godship, his Swordsmanship as well as unlocking some new skills

" Big Brother, this mountain is the domain of a 6th rank mid-stage Wolf King." While I was looking at the deepest region of the magical beast with a solemn expression on my face, Sylvia's voice rang out within my consciousness.

Sitting on top of my right shoulder with its size the same as usual, Sylvia was perking its head in all four directions surveying our surroundings. It's been four years since we've been fighting our way through the magical beast forest, Sylvia and scarlet have grown a lot stronger to the point where I need their protection sometimes. However, no matter how strong they get, the size of their bodies remained the same. I've never seen them grown bigger like those powerful Divine dragon I've used to see in games and fantasy novels. Sometimes I wonder if they are truly divine beasts. Also, We've killed many low levels and some mid-level magical beasts along the way, the power of the two little dragons has drastically increased by eating their meats and absorb every ounce of the energy-containing within them. Sometimes, they even went on their own to hunt and kill magical beasts while I was sleeping at night. With their dark visions and their sharp senses, traveling and hunting during the night was just like a walk in the park for them, especially scarlet who's able to merge and become one with the darkness. Their levels of power are on par with me, but because they have some weird ability and skills, they would be a pretty hard opponent to face. As for that brat Scarlet, she ran off somewhere as usual. She never remained in one place, she always took off to hunt low-level and mid-level magical beast by herself. Unlike Sylvia, Scarlet has this thirst for blood and always like to battle or challenge magical beasts that are stronger than herself. As we were traveling within the magical beast forest during that four years, we did our best not to get discovered by some powerful mid level magical beasts, however, scarlet made sure to be discovered by provoking them which made our journey a little rough. Additionally, the landscape of the magical beasts forest made it more difficult to travel as it was filled with innumerable mountains and ravines which forces us to take a circular path or pass through one mountain peak to another.

" I'm not worried about the 6th rank mid-stage wolf king. We need to stay in this mountain and especially in this area until we break through the high level mage/warrior. If not , we won't be able to move on into the deepest part of the forest. I am sure you've felt it too. Even from our current location, I can still sense some formidable magical beast aura hidden ahead of those mountains range." I Said with a solemn expression on my face while my eyes were locked on the vast mountain ranges ahead of me.

" I've felt it too Big Brother. I can also feel a slight trace of our dragon's race aura from one of them. It most likely originated from a powerful magical beast who possess a trace of our bloodlines. It might also be the most powerful magical beast within that area as its aura is extremely malicious and fearsome." Voiced Sylvia within my consciousness with a hint of worry in her voice.

I can't blame her for being worry because my scalp went numb the first time I faintly sensed that aura within the mountain ranges ahead. This aura was filled with savageness and fierceness which gave me a chill. I can't imagine how strong that beast must be. However, one thing is for sure, I cant continue moving forward with that meager strength of mine. Not to mention, I'll have to face that beast if I want to pass through that mountain range in order to continue my journey deeper within the forest, which is why I'll stay here and train until I break through the high-level mage/warrior before moving forward.

Traveling within this magical beast forest made me realize how truly important strength is and how fragile, insignificant and precious life is as well. Not only that, the death of my parents also made me realize that. Back when I was on Earth, I wished I didn't take my life for granted. I wished that I had lived more and gave more happiness to my parents and family. Thinking about everything now, it was a big mistake that I had given up on myself that easily when I did. When I looked back now, I don't think my life meant anything to the world or matter when I was back on Earth. I was just the son of a rich billionaire with no dreams and aspirations in life. With all that money that I had at my disposal, it was such a big shame and a waste that I didn't have any positive impact on anyone's life not even on my own. With this second chance given to me, I've decided to change my life around and make it matter. I've decided to leave my mark on this world. I have only 'existed' when I was back on Earth, however, now I want to truly 'live' in this word and be a legend, a true dragon amongst men, even a god. From now on, I'll go after everything that I want. Unlike when I was on Earth, I already find my purpose in this life which drives me to get stronger every day. I don't want to be just a survivor or a sheep In this barbaric world filled with opportunities and dangers, I want to be a true warrior, a true dragon and have enough strength to face anything that life throws at me.

" Big Brother." While I was immersed into the regrets of the past and new aspirations, Sylvia's voice rang out within my mind again. I took a quick glance at her, and I can see a questioning look her face.

" Sorry I was just daydreaming, we'll occupy this mountain and use it as our training base until we are ready to move forward," I Said while moving to the nearest big tree and sat down in a meditative stance.

" What about the wolf king?." Questioned Sylvia.

" I won't go and cause it trouble, but if it comes looking for it then I can only respond in kind," I Said in a relaxed manner.

Nightfall, I was still seated on the ground with Sylvia resting on my right shoulder. Scarlet still hasn't come back from her mischievous journey. However, I'm not worried about her being lost or in danger. She can sense my location and communicate with me from even a thousand miles away due to our master and pet relationship. Also, I don't really treat them as pets but instead view them as my New family members because I don't have one anymore, and also because of the way we live with each other. I don't order them around, I just let them do their own thing and don't restrict their freedom unless they try to go overboard or hurt innocent people.

I sat on the ground with both of my legs crossed together, my eyes close while trying to calm myself in order to feel the rich energy around me. It has been a long time since I've realized killing magical beasts or absorbing their cores wasn't the only way to level up, I can meditate and absorb the energy around just like a normal warrior or mage. As a entered into a deep semi-consciousness state, I can feel the throbbing pulse of the ground below me as if it was alive and breathing just like normal being. It's been a year since I absorbed the soul of a magical beast with an Earth Attribute, ever since then I've possessed Earth elemental power even though it is the weakest of them all so far. I haven't completely mastered the Earth elemental power as the beast was just a 3rd rank and didn't possess a high level of insight and innate spells into the Earth element. Nonetheless, I was very happy when I absorbed its soul and acquired its Earth element attribute because I knew how important the Earth Element is. One can say that the Earth element is the basis, the foundation for all the elements. Earth element represents the matter itself and in it has the seed of all things. One can even say that Earth can be regarded as life itself as many things that are necessary for our survival grown on it. Earth is the element of the world that I've lived in. It is very stable and reliable, yet constantly moving and working. Not only the Earth element is one of the most defensive attributes. Also, it is the foundation of the body as it provides stability which is why I'll try my best to raise my Earth elemental power and its understanding.

As I was in that trance, I can feel the throbbing of the ground or the earth beneath me. It's like my entire body became part of the earth itself. I can feel anything that touches the ground a few meters away from me. I can feel the weird connections between the huge trees behind me with the ground or earth as if they were mother and son. It's like my soul was connecting with the earth itself and traveling through it. I felt like the Earth was the mother and the roots of all things and we were all connected to it in some way. While I was deep into that semi-consciousness state, the gamer's Godship within my sea of consciousness was absorbing the surroundings energy like crazy.

"Roar." While I was lost in a trance state that's when I heard a loud roar coming from the north side of the mountain.

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Not too far from where Longwei was sitting, a powerful gray wolf with a huge horn on its head like a unicorn was striding toward him with over a hundred of other wolves behind it. Apparently, having just discovered a small human insect have intruded his territory while it went hunting with its wolf pack, enraged him and decided to shred him to pieces. Moreover, the weakest of them was the 3rd rank while the strongest was a 6th rank mid-stage who's the leader with the horn on its forehead. They were rushing and drawing near the small human with each step. However, what surprised the leader of the wolf pack was when he finally got closer to the small human youth, he didn't seem to care and didn't seem to react at all as well.

The leader of the wolf stared at the human youth sitting crossed leg on the ground with a murderous intent within its cold eyes.

" Hoooowwll."

With a large howl, the leader of the pack of wolves suddenly charged toward the human youth, as fast as lightning, while the rest of the packs follow.