Reborn: Rise of the Greatest Summoner

Chapter 80 Training; The Art Of Tracking [1]

Whoosh!

With his eyes closed in meditation, Christensen viewed his white Summoner energy moving energetically in wavelengths like the flowing waves of a rowdy sea.

The more he focused, the clearer the flowing white energy became.

After a few more minutes of silence and concentration, he suddenly concentrated harder, forming a hand with his will. In this strange ethereal world, with the hand that he formed, he grabbed his white summoner energy.

Then, starting slowly, Christensen rotated his Summoner energy in a clockwise direction. It was very slow at first but the rotation soon picked speed.

After an indeterminate time of rotation, Christensen smiled then he clenched the hand that he formed, compressing his white Summoner energy into a ball shape. He soon started morphing it in different shapes.

This was the sign of his current great mastery over his Summoner energy.

Compared to 2 weeks ago when he just started, he was miles better now, his control and synergy with Leo in battle was now smoother than ever before.

After following his new schedule of early morning meditation while his master took a nap, Christensen finally stood up and stretched.

Then he smiled. "Leo, it's time!"

Bzzz!

Fire raged in the open field as soon as Christensen lit it up.

"Awoo!"

Leo howled angrily as its memories of an Inferno Horse were awakened.

"Let's do it!"

Together with Leo taking the lead, Christensen and his contracted beast ran into the open field with serious expressions as they started fighting an invisible enemy. Compared to before, the battle was much more intense now.

Bam! Bam! Bam!

The sound of Christensen's punches and kicks hitting the air reverberated like thunder as Leo growled and wreak even more havoc against the invisible enemy. Compared to before, Christensen was now a great agent.

He had far better control over his strength now, his battle instincts were already honed over 2 weeks, and his synergy with his beast was top tier.

For 25 minutes, they kept fighting the invisible enemy until Leo suddenly leaped high with Christensen jumping on its back as they did their ultimate attack.

"Leo-Chris Beast Combo: Barrage of Death!"

The sound was like exploding dominoes as Leo and Christensen attacked in a frenzy. While the Frost Wolf attacked rapidly with its claws, Christensen attacked with his knife and the air even seemed to distort a bit.

After the attack, both master and beast finally stopped.

Christensen clasped his hands together before bowing towards the invisible enemy. "Finally…, it's over".

"It was an honor fighting you".

Though Legolas was the one who proposed this training, this sight never seized to creep him out as he shuddered. 'I hope he's still normal'.

After the victory, with lots of free time now Leo went to play with the energetic Chefron while Christensen went out to hunt for food. 30 minutes later, he returned with a rabbit which he roasted as he feasted with his master.

As they ate, Christensen spoke. "Master, I won again, what do you think?"

"Compared to 2 weeks ago, you're a far better summoner now".

Legolas's compliment was still him holding back. He finally knew why Christensen achieved so much in his previous life, the kid was a f*cking genius, only his easy life as a prince previously prevented him from excelling.

Now, under his tutelage, Christensen improved rapidly.

"In 2 weeks, you managed to master the Basic Beast Energy Augmentation class knowledge and Beast Plane Metaphysics class knowledge".

"According to you, Leo is just a little shy of becoming a Grade D beast, that is more or less all that I set off to achieve by bringing you here".

"You now have the ability to summon a beast to sign a contract with it".

"But I advise you not to be hasty. Wait till you master the Basic Beast Plane Traveler knowledge before deciding to contract your 2nd beast".

"With just the Beast Plane Metaphysics knowledge, you can summon a beast from the beast plane to the real world and sign a contract with it".

"The disadvantage is that as a Grade E Summoner, you can only summon beasts that are weaker than you, and you have no control over their species".

"But with the Beast Traveler knowledge, you can personally go to the beast plane and get your own contracted beast, any beast of your choice".

"That's awesome!" Christensen's eyes were filled with stars.

Having already gone to the beast plane once curtesy of his master, Christensen knew how magical the world was and couldn't wait to go there himself.

He was motivated as he rushed to finish his food so he could continue learning the basic summoner knowledge, Legolas smiled at his actions before speaking. "You've learned almost everything that I want to teach you except one".

"Huh?" Christensen tilted his head in curiosity.

Legolas's voice deepened. "To be a great Summoner, you must master the sacred art of tracking".

"Woah…, sacred?!"

"Yes, it's sacred". Legolas continued without blushing.

"The importance of tracking cannot be overemphasized to a Summoner. Have you ever wondered how I located Leo so fast back then when you issued the mission when no one else couldn't?" Legolas smirked.

"It was all because I'm a master beast tracker".

"When you master the art of tracking, hunting beasts become easier. Also, in your quest to find your 2nd contracted beast in the beast plane, as a master tracker, it won't be as hard for you anymore".

Legolas finally stood up after finishing his share of the meat. "I will show you the art of tracking in the evening, I want to go out to train".

"As for you, stay behind and continue learning the last basic knowledge".

With that, Legolas picked himself up and walked deeper into the forest with no weapon or protective. Just like Christensen, as he saw the prince grow stronger, he also started training to regain his previous mastery.

His training was mostly focused on his Beast Integration active ability.

[Current Overall Control Level: 60%!]

In the past 2 weeks, due to his rigorous training, Legolas's overall control level when integrated with his contracted beast improved by 5%.

He was off to training again.

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A pack of hyenas fed on a huge Deer that they just killed.

Unknown to them, a pair of eyes filled with killing intent watched them from behind a thick closure of bush where the owner hid.

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You have activated active ability: Beast Plane Summoning

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You have activated active ability: Beast Integration

Beast Integration Successful!

You have fused with Predator

[Base Control Level: 45%]

[Intermediate Summoner Knowledge: Enhanced Leadership Detected!]

[+15% Control Level!]

[Overall Control Level: 60%]

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As soon as Predator appeared from the beast plane and fused with his master, a massive energy erupted, alarming the hyenas but it was too late.

In his new form, Legolas grinned. "Big boy, are you ready?"

"Roar!" Predator's roar translated in Legolas's mind through their telepathic relationship. "I'm always ready!"

Boom!

Legolas charged towards the beasts, inducing a mini-sonic boom due to his speed as the shocked hyenas braced themselves for impact.

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You have activated special ability: Veil of Darkness

You have activated active ability: Scale Defense

You have activated active ability: Lethal Bite

You have activated active ability: Claw Barrage

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Passive Ability has been triggered: Darkness Regeneration

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"Roar!"

With the veil of darkness, Legolas effectively cut off the visibility of the hyenas while amplifying his, giving room for Predator's Darkness Regeneration passive ability to also take effect.

With this passive ability, he was free to be unbridled.

As the hyenas panicked in the darkness, he pounced on them, grabbing the first one and removing its head with one ruthless bite of the lethal bite skill.

As blood flowed and stained his teeth, Legolas felt his bloodlust rising.

"Roar!"

Predator's claws were like extremely sharp sabers as Legolas used them to their fullest potential with the Claw Barrage active skill, cutting the blind hyenas to bit and pieces while they laughed in pain and panic.

Bam! Bam! Bam!

All 6 hyenas stood no chance before this monster.

In less than a minute, Legolas's sudden outburst in his beast integrated state enabled him to wipe out this contingent of 6 Grade E Hyenas.

Though none of them was a Grade D Beast, this was still unreal efficiency.

Legolas finally stopped after killing them all as he clenched his fists and reveled in his current strength. "Power…, feels good".