chapter thirty seven
Chapter 37: The First Turn Quest – Spirit Master Awakens
As Crow and Zane made their way toward the city, Crow suddenly felt his system stir. A notification popped up before his eyes, something he hadn't expected.
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[System Notification]
First Turn Quest Activated!
Quest Name: "The Path of the Spirit Master"
Objective: Complete the Spirit Trial and claim the title of Spirit Master.
Reward: Unlock Spirit Master Class (Allows taming of plant-type creatures)
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Crow's eyes flickered with interest. A "First Turn Quest" was something he had heard of before—when professionals reached a certain level, they had the opportunity to evolve their class through special quests. Most Beast Tamers had no access to these quests since their profession was considered one of the weakest.
Yet here he was, receiving a First Turn Quest. Not just any quest, but one that would allow him to tame plants as well.
"System, where is the Spirit Trial?" Crow asked mentally.
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[System Response]
Location: Hidden Spirit Grove (A secret realm accessible only to those chosen for the trial)
Time Limit: None
Warning: The trial is extremely dangerous. Only those worthy may succeed.
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"Interesting," Crow muttered to himself.
Zane, walking beside him, noticed Crow's sudden change in expression. "What's up? System stuff?" he asked curiously.
"Yeah," Crow replied. "I have a quest to evolve my class. I need to go somewhere called the Hidden Spirit Grove."
Zane's eyes widened. "A class evolution quest?! That's insane! I heard only a few people ever get those!"
Ignoring Zane's excitement, Crow focused on the system map. A new marker had appeared, guiding him to the entrance of the Hidden Spirit Grove. Without hesitation, he changed direction.
"Where are we going now?" Zane asked, trying to keep up.
"To complete my quest," Crow said simply. "Stay here if you don't want to die."
Zane grumbled but followed anyway.
Entering the Spirit Grove
After walking for an hour, they arrived at a hidden entrance deep in the forest—a massive archway made of intertwined vines glowing with a faint green light. As Crow stepped forward, the vines parted, revealing a passageway leading into another dimension.
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[System Notification]
You have entered the Hidden Spirit Grove.
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The moment Crow stepped inside, the world changed. Towering trees stretched endlessly into the sky, their leaves shimmering with a mystical glow. Strange plants pulsed with energy, as if alive. The air was thick with the scent of nature, and the atmosphere felt heavy, almost sacred.
Before Crow could move further, a massive plant creature emerged from the ground—a towering Ancient Treant, its bark-like body covered in glowing runes. Its deep, rumbling voice echoed through the grove.
"Only those who prove their worth may claim the title of Spirit Master. Do you accept the trial?"
Crow smirked. "Bring it on."
The Trial Begins
The Ancient Treant raised its arms, and roots erupted from the ground, twisting toward Crow like snakes. He leaped back, dodging with ease, and immediately summoned his beasts.
"Vermilion Bird, Divine White Tiger, Eclipse Wolf, Hell Hound, Black Tortoise, Queen Bee, Gloom Serpent, Thunder Serpent—attack!"
The battlefield erupted in chaos.
Vermilion Bird unleashed a storm of flames, burning the vines to ash.
Divine White Tiger pounced, its claws cutting through the treant's bark-like armor.
Eclipse Wolf dashed through the battlefield, slashing at the creature's legs.
Hell Hound's dark flames scorched the ground, setting the treant's roots ablaze.
Black Tortoise held firm, defending against the treant's counterattacks.
Queen Bee and her swarm attacked the treant from above, stinging it relentlessly.
Gloom Serpent wrapped around the treant's limbs, restricting its movements.
Thunder Serpent struck with powerful lightning, sending shockwaves through the battlefield.
Despite the treant's immense power, Crow's beasts were overwhelming. Within minutes, the massive guardian fell, its body turning into shimmering green light.
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[System Notification]
Trial Completed!
You have unlocked the class: Spirit Master!
New Ability Unlocked: Spirit Contract (Allows taming of plant-type creatures)
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Crow felt a surge of energy course through him. His body grew stronger, his connection with nature deepening. He could now tame plant-type creatures—an entirely new dimension of power had opened up to him.
As the treant disappeared, a single glowing seed was left behind.
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[System Notification]
You have obtained: Spirit Tree Seed (Divine-Quality Plant Beast)
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Crow picked up the seed, inspecting it with interest. A Divine-Quality plant beast? This was unexpected.
Zane, who had been watching the entire battle in shock, finally found his voice. "Dude… You're ridiculous."
Crow smirked. "I know."
With his new power and a powerful plant beast waiting to be tamed, Crow was ready for whatever came next.
To Be Continued…
[Spirit Tree Seed - Divine-Quality Plant Beast]
Name: Spirit Tree (Currently a Seed)
Species: Divine Spirit Tree
Level: 1
Quality: Divine
Type: Plant, Support, Defense
Growth Rate: Rapid (Accelerates in areas rich in nature energy)
Potential: Can evolve into World Tree Guardian
Base Stats:
HP: 15,000
Defense: 10,000
Attack: 2,000
Magic Power: 8,000
Speed: 500
Spiritual Energy: 12,000
Skills & Abilities:
1. Life Bloom (Passive): Constantly releases healing energy, gradually restoring allies' HP.
2. Root Bind: Summons enchanted roots to trap and immobilize enemies. The effect strengthens over time.
3. Nature's Blessing: Grants temporary stat boosts to all allied creatures. Enhancements scale with Spirit Tree's level.
4. Sacred Photosynthesis (Passive): Absorbs energy from the environment to grow and strengthen over time.
5. Spiritual Sanctuary: Creates a protective barrier that reduces incoming damage for allies inside it.
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Crow's Updated Status
Name: Crow
Class: Beast Tamer (SSS) / Spirit Master (SSS)
Level: 13
Taming Slots: Unlimited
Attributes:
Strength: 4,500
Agility: 5,000
Vitality: 6,500
Spirit Power: 12,000
Intelligence: 9,500
Skills:
Unlimited Contracts (SSS)
Soul Link (SSS)
Hyper Evaluation (SSS)
Eye of Insight (SSS)
Beast Enhancement (SS)
Spirit Contract (New - Allows taming of plant-type creatures)
Soul Chains (Control/Stun Skill)
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Crow's Tamed Beasts (Updated Stats)
1. Vermilion Bird (Divine) – Level 11
Attack: 22,000
Defense: 12,000
Speed: 20,000
Skills: Phoenix Flames, Sky Dominion, Rebirth
2. Divine White Tiger – Level 11
Attack: 18,000
Defense: 15,000
Speed: 17,000
Skills: Lightning Claw, Divine Roar, Thunder Dash
3. Eclipse Wolf – Level 11
Attack: 16,500
Defense: 10,500
Speed: 18,000
Skills: Shadow Blink, Eclipse Howl, Phantom Strike
4. Hell Hound – Level 11
Attack: 25,000
Defense: 12,500
Speed: 19,000
Skills: Infernal Flames, Fear Roar, Shadow Hunt
5. Black Tortoise (Swanwoo) – Level 11
Attack: 8,000
Defense: 30,000
Speed: 5,000
Skills: Indestructible Shell, Water Purge, Earthquake Stomp
6. Queen Bee – Level 11
Attack: 13,000
Defense: 10,500
Speed: 15,000
Skills: Swarm Command, Poison Sting, Royal Jelly Enhancement
[Elite Bee Swarm] (30 Rare Bees - Level 10)
7. Gloom Serpent – Level 11
Attack: 14,500
Defense: 11,000
Speed: 16,000
Skills: Venom Strike, Shadow Coil, Abyssal Gaze
8. Thunder Serpent – Level 11
Attack: 19,000
Defense: 12,000
Speed: 21,000
Skills: Thunder Fang, Lightning Crash, Storm Coil
9. Mythical Thunder Queen Bee – Level 10
Attack: 20,000
Defense: 16,500
Speed: 23,000
Skills: Thunder Swarm, Queen's Authority, Divine Nectar
10. Spirit Tree (Divine) – Level 1
Attack: 2,000
Defense: 10,000
Magic Power: 8,000
HP: 15,000
Skills: Life Bloom, Root Bind, Nature's Blessing
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With the Spirit Tree added to his team, Crow now had access to a powerful support-type beast that could heal and shield his other summons. Combined with his growing army, he was becoming an unstoppable force.
The question was—where would he go next?
To Be Continued…