chapter twenty
Chapter 20: The Divine Tortoise Egg
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After leaving the hive, Crow felt a strange sense of contentment as he made his way back to his base. His beasts were following closely behind, still recovering from their battle but showing signs of growth. Hell Hound was walking with an air of confidence, White Tiger occasionally stretching its limbs, and Vermilion Bird was soaring through the sky, its fiery wings casting a glow on the path ahead.
The Queen Bee Egg was still nestled safely in Crow's Taming Space, but there was something else on his mind—something the system had yet to reveal. As he walked, the usual hum of the Taming System filled the air, signaling that another reward was in store.
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[SYSTEM ALERT!]
New Item Detected: Divine Egg (Black Tortoise, Swanwoo).
Egg's Potential: Divine, with immense defensive capabilities and ancient powers.
Ability: Upon hatching, it will evolve into a Black Tortoise, one of the four Divine Beasts in the world, renowned for its impenetrable defenses and control over earth-based elements. The creature will have a powerful shell that can withstand nearly any attack and can summon seismic tremors to shake the earth.
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Crow stopped in his tracks as the message appeared in his mind. His eyes widened. A Divine Egg? And not just any egg—it was a Black Tortoise, one of the legendary creatures tied to the balance of nature itself. The name "Swanwoo" echoed in his mind, a name that carried the weight of millennia of history and myths surrounding the Divine Tortoise.
His heart raced as he quickly accessed his Taming Space, his eyes searching for the new egg. There it was, glowing with an aura of raw power. The Black Tortoise egg was large, its surface smooth and gleaming with a faint light. The sheer weight of the divine energy emanating from it made the air around it feel heavier.
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[SYSTEM ALERT!]
Divine Egg Name: Black Tortoise Egg (Swanwoo)
Egg Ability: Upon hatching, it will become an Ancient Black Tortoise, one of the legendary Divine Beasts. It will be capable of summoning earthquakes, creating impenetrable defensive shields, and wielding the power of the earth to its will.
Warning: Egg requires intense care. It will hatch soon, and its power must be nurtured carefully to avoid overwhelming its potential.
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Crow could barely contain his excitement. This egg wasn't just any mythical or rare egg—it was a Divine Egg, with powers that could alter the battlefield in an instant. A Black Tortoise with Swanwoo's legendary defensive abilities was a gift Crow had only dreamed of acquiring.
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"Looks like I've got two powerful eggs to care for now," Crow muttered to himself. "The Queen Bee and now the Black Tortoise. The future is looking interesting."
He couldn't help but feel a wave of gratitude toward his Taming System. His beasts had been growing stronger by the day, but these new additions—Queen Bee and Black Tortoise—would be the perfect additions to his growing army.
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[SYSTEM ALERT!]
Egg Timer: 48 hours until Black Tortoise Egg hatches.
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Crow knew he had little time to prepare. This new egg would hatch in just two days, and he needed to ensure that his other beasts were ready to welcome the new addition. Abyss Widow, Hell Hound, White Tiger, and even Vermilion Bird were becoming powerful in their own right, but a Divine Beast like the Black Tortoise would need special attention and care to ensure it reached its full potential.
He glanced at his beasts, who were scattered about the camp, resting and recovering. There was no doubt in his mind—he was building something incredible here, something that could change the course of this world. He had no idea what challenges awaited him, but with this divine tortoise egg and the Queen Bee Egg, he knew he was ready for whatever was coming next.
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"Alright, let's make sure we're prepared for this," Crow said to himself, determination in his eyes. "We have two Divine Eggs. It's time to make them the strongest they can be."
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[SYSTEM ALERT!]
Mission Update: Acquired Divine Egg (Black Tortoise, Swanwoo).
New Beast Detected: Black Tortoise (In Progress).
Egg Timer: 48 hours until hatching.
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[TO BE CONTINUED...]