Beast Taming: the More the Better

Chapter 745: Chapter 326 The Despair-Inducing Rainbow Dragon Development Log!_2

These attempts were still a long way off, Su Ping mused. For instance, after the first stage of evolution, could one still choose a different channel for the second stage? These twelve Rainbow Coral Worms, having already diverged from the very first stage of evolution, would certainly veer even further apart during the second and third stages. Such variation meant a minuscule deviation could lead to a gargantuan misstep.

If Su Ping had no other intentions, he might have opted for an evolution plan requiring only two evolutions to reach Monarch Level, simply to preserve these precious Rainbow Coral Worms. But, as the old saying goes, who wouldn’t be tempted by such a unique evolutionary specimen? Such a rare and valuable Pet Beast—who knew if he would ever see a second living one in his lifetime?

Although the Myriad Spirit Beast Atlas encouraged breeding Pet Beasts in large quantities, Su Ping had gleaned an alternative way to utilize it after lighting up the Divine Dragon Codex and learning about the conversion of Universal Experience. If that was the case, then he had to cultivate both common Pet Beasts in large numbers and rare ones with high individual potential!

I want them all!

Therefore, if he missed out on the theoretically possible Rainbow Dragon because of this, wouldn’t Su Ping regret it to death? Besides, the most important thing was that Su Ping had a cheat!

He wasn’t in a hurry to check the Myriad Spirit Beast Atlas for activity; even if there were developments, the information would need to be fully collected through him as the intermediary.

’The first evolution typically used the low-level Dragon type special resource "Dragon Blood Fruit" for stimulation. The Dragon Blood Fruit was crumbled into pieces and fed once a day. After roughly five days, the Dragon Blood genes were fully activated! Subsequently, it was irrigated with low-grade Ordinary Level Water Element dragon blood. Final result: Evolution failure, and the Rainbow Coral Worm died on the spot...’

’The second evolution involved feeding it Ordinary Level resources, Schizothorax meat, to enhance its physique... Final result: Evolution failure.’

’The third evolution... Final result: Evolution failure, critically injured and near death.’

’The fourth... Evolution failure.’

Su Ping watched calmly. In his view, these records from Dragon City regarding Dragon Transformations seemed no different from the regular evolution of Pet Beasts. The only difference was that the resources used for evolution were all related to dragons. Even when common resources were used, the first four attempts all ended in failure.

Even though the records consisted merely of simple, cold characters, Su Ping could discern the substantial experimental costs behind them.

The number of Rainbow Coral Worms was just too scant; each one was extremely precious. Moreover, no method had been discovered to increase their population. This scarcity was understandable; for such Low-Level Pet Beasts that offered such significant advancements, being numerous would be illogical. Their rarity was a natural consequence. Merely attempting evolution had already consumed four of them. Forget others; even Su Ping found it unbearable to witness.

Shaking his head, Su Ping continued to the fifth attempt. Evidently, this was where they finally succeeded in evolving the Rainbow Coral Worm!

’Fifth evolution and cultivation: shifted approach. No longer focusing on Dragon type or Water Element resources, but employing Light System resources instead. Used the Monarch Level resource "Aurora Dragon Scale" to reflect light, illuminating the Rainbow Coral Worm. After three months of aurora reflection, the Ordinary Level Seventh Rank Rainbow Coral Worm broke through its race limit, and its Level rose to Elite First Rank.

Simultaneously, it was fed the Light System energy resource "Seed of Radiance." Once Evolution Energy requirements were met, evolution began! After completion, it became an Elite Level evolved body: the Aurora Rainbow Worm. However, subsequent attempts to activate Dragon Clan power failed. Upon re-examination, it was found to have no potential for Dragon Transformation evolution.

At the same time, the Rainbow Coral Worm’s original special divine effect of releasing Rainbow Light was replaced by an aurora. Although it gained some combat prowess, its value was far less than before evolution; thus, this evolved body was abandoned as it held no further value for development.’

"This..." Su Ping’s brow furrowed slightly. How did Dragon City determine if a Pet Beast could undergo Dragon Transformation? Could it be revealed with a simple test? It seems they indeed possess quite advanced knowledge in this domain. So, light alone could help the Rainbow Coral Worm complete its evolution, but would it then lose the potential to become a Rainbow Dragon? And obviously, even after evolution, it held little value; otherwise, they would have made further attempts to develop it.

Su Ping continued to examine the records of the next few successful first-stage evolutions. They were quite similar. However, subsequent attempts also incorporated some Dragon type resources for enhancement. This increased the upper limit of the Realm to Commander Level, but the ultimate outcome remained just as despairing. Either they lost the potential for dragon evolution, or after an attempt, they couldn’t evolve further. Trying for a Second Stage Evolution led to direct failure, rendering all prior efforts wasted.

At that moment, Su Ping finally understood. The difficulty of evolving the Rainbow Coral Worm was far beyond that of the evolutions he had previously perfected. It was even more daunting, perhaps, than perfecting an External Incarnation! The core reason lay in its multi-stage evolution.

Among these attempted first-stage evolutions, no one knew which path was correct. No one knew which specific first-stage evolution was the one that could ultimately lead to a Dragon Transformation into a Rainbow Dragon.

However, after the first stage of evolution comes the Second Stage Evolution. The Second Stage Evolution, building upon the first stage, might introduce several more potential research avenues. On top of the ten or so existing plans from the first stage, an equivalent number of new evolutionary pathways might need to be explored. This represented a terrifying multiplication of possibilities. What if there was even a third stage?

After all, the Rainbow Coral Worm’s own Level was too low. Although tests indicated it had a chance at Dragon Transformation, the steps to achieve it were far too numerous. For an ordinary Pet Beast, fueled by enthusiasm for a powerful Mutant Dragon Species like the Rainbow Dragon—potentially linked to the Light System or Water Element as indicated by tests—researchers might dedicate vast amounts of time to gradual study. But the sheer rarity and preciousness of the Rainbow Coral Worm itself were enough to make any aspiring Beast Tamer or Dragon Tamer give up in despair.

This was the real challenge.

Su Ping nodded, imagining himself in that situation, faced with nothing but despair. No wonder the Ray Saint, despite it being a secret legacy of Dragon City, a supposed cultivation heritage of the Four Seas Dragon Palace, had given it to him so readily. This thing truly wasn’t for just anyone to use. He was just lucky enough to encounter a Rainbow Coral Worm here.

However, at this moment, Su Ping’s heart started to waver. Under such complex circumstances, even for an Evolutionary Body that reached Monarch Level, there still seemed to be a considerable gap before it could undergo Dragon Transformation. Could these materials truly provide the Myriad Spirit Beast Atlas with enough information to perfect the Cultivation Method?

Su Ping didn’t know, but he resolved to continue reading anyway.

However, while the next few evolutionary cultivation records weren’t entirely identical, the adjustments made to perfect the evolution were far fewer compared to the initial four failures.

Su Ping read carefully, his mind constantly pondering. With his current insight and knowledge of Pet Beast Cultivation, he wasn’t yet capable of devising such a Cultivation Method himself. However, if he could directly obtain the results and then work backward to understand the ’solution’ approach, it would be of tremendous help to him. This was also why Su Ping had been able to advance so rapidly in Cultivation in such a short time. It all depended on whether the cheat was potent enough!

Having thoroughly reviewed the document, Su Ping took a deep breath and focused his attention on the Myriad Spirit Beast Atlas!