Chapter 498: Star King (II) (1/2)
Chapter 498: Star King (II)
No wonder… No wonder some said that a Starlight Unicorn is the optimum mount for a knight. It turned out that he would give such a large boost to him, or at least, if compared to Haoyue, the boost of Little Light alone wouldn’t be sufficient to match Star King’s. Although Yating also had a pure light attribute, she wasn’t the same as Star King. In comparison, Yating’s help was more general, while Star King’s specialization was boosts. The attacks of Starlight Unicorns were generally not their key strength.
When riding Star King, Long Haochen really felt as if he had already become a knight of the ninth step.
But unfortunately, the distance separating him from the rank of Divine Knight was still very large. According to his estimate, he would need at least three more years to gain the possibility of breaking through. Of course, these three years would certainly be extended due to the large barrier represented by the extension of the ninth spiritual cavity.
Less than half an hour later, Star King brought Long Haochen to the foggy area surrounding the Knights’ Sacred Mountain. As he hovered above the ground, Long Haochen jumped down from his back, and after having a small talk with the elder of the Knights’ Saint Mountain, he finally brought Star King out from the Knights’ Saint Mountain.
“Star King, seeing that there is no contract between the two of us, if I need to conceal you, would you be able to return to the Knights’ Saint Mountain?” Long Haochen asked.
Star King shook its head, “There is no need for that. Even if there was a contract, this wouldn’t be necessary. We Starlight Unicorns have our own methods.”
While saying that, Star King raised his head, and his forehead was lit with the shape of a five-pointed star. Rich golden light gathered from that star, and with a flash of golden light, this star surprisingly came out from his forehead, landing in Long Haochen’s hand.
“I can enter this gold star. After entering, I will begin a state of dormant cultivation, waiting for your summons.”
Long Haochen had a flash of realization, “So it turns out that this is the reason for being named Starlight Unicorns, right?”
Star King replied, “Whenever we activate this ability, we will turn into a hidden star. Need me to conceal myself?”
Long Haochen shook his head and handed the gold star back to Star King. Lowering his head, he rapidly placed it back in his forehead.
“Let’s go.” Long Haochen’s eyes were flashing: his journey for the ten million contribution points had begun.
Returning to Star King’s back, he had Star King run a few steps while unfolding his wings, heading straight for the Dragon Resisting Mountain Pass under Long Haochen’s lead.
“Slow down, Star King.” The Dragon Resisting Mountain Pass having already come intoview, Long Haochen suddenly patted Star King’s back. A dark golden mask was put on his face in the meantime.
Star King kept flying and gave Long Haochen a glance, while ripples that served to communicate once again came out from its horn; “Haochen, I am sensing some danger drawing close.”
Long Haochen revealed a smile, “It is for this ‘danger’ that we are waiting. I was afraid they wouldn’t catch up.” In terms of perception, how could he be lacking in comparison to Star King? Given the great fanfare that he showed while returning on Star King’s back, it would be strange to not attract the demons’ attention. However, Long Haochen was now concealed behind his cloak, making these demons unable to even discern his face behind the Gold Essence Foundation Armor. But Star King was a king amongst Starlight Unicorns, magical beast of the ninth rank, and equivalent to a powerhouse of the eighth step. Just seeing him ride it was a proof of Long Haochen’s status.
The reactions of the demons that had just discovered a knight left on his own were as one might well imagine. Of course, Long Haochen didn’t place himself in a dangerous situation. First, this place was pretty close to the Knight Temple; and secondly, given his cultivation and equipment, escaping would be no issue. More importantly, with the current level reached by his mental force, catching him by surprise would be very difficult. Relying on the boost from his Gold Essence Foundation Armor, his perception could range up to fifty kilometers outwards, although his senses would become more vague as the distance increased.
With his senses, he perceived that the most powerful demon standing in his way had the strength of the eighth step.
This was where the journey for the ten million contribution points would start.
Star King kept flying at a normal flying speed. Although he didn’t have a formal contract with Long Haochen and was unable to link with him mentally, Starlight Unicorns were not known as the most fitting mounts for a knight for nothing. With a mere signal, he immediately started a counterattack, always responding to Long Haochen’s expectations with his actions. For instance, just by sensing Long Haochen’s left leg tensing up, Star King would head for the left side, with an inclination depending on the strength Long Haochen put into his leg. In the meanwhile, a soft light essence was already being transferred from Star King to Long Haochen’s body.
Long Haochen slowly shut his eyes, letting the internal spiritual energy in him rise up. A rich fog of light started to surround his body, it was Storing Power.