As the Druid's Animal Companion contract array entered the Three-Colored Deer's brow, Qi Ping rapidly entered a state of profound realization. This realization lasted longer than any previous one—even when he shared the Spirit-Ensnaring Seal talent from the fox, it hadn't compared to this.
When he finally woke from the special state, two days had passed!
'Good heavens!'
'Two whole days!'
He was stunned by the duration.
'Perhaps it's because the deer is a Rank 3 beast, or perhaps because this involved a change in Comprehension...'
'But it was all worth it. After contracting three soul-type pets, the Comprehension talent I've been longing for has finally arrived!'
Succeeding only once in three attempts wasn't exactly a high probability. But that single success had granted him a talent that was practically over-powered: Tri-Color Spirit!
Shared Talents: Grand Brewmaster, Solar Fire Physique, Spirit-Ensnaring Seal, Hundred-Eyed Illusion Realm, Golden Stone Physique, Tri-Color Spirit.
Tri-Color Spirit: Your soul possesses a unique spirituality close to the forest. With this spirituality, you possess extremely high Comprehension; you can also use this to sense and master the power of the forest!
Tri-Color Spirit was the core of the deer's power! It was no exaggeration to say that sharing this talent allowed Qi Ping to truly soar. Not only was his lack of Comprehension addressed, but he could also master the power of the forest.
As a Treant Shepherd evolved from a Grove Druid, his affinity with the forest was already high. Now, with Tri-Color Spirit stacked on top, it was a true union of powers!
As Qi Ping closed his eyes, the surrounding forest forces were presented incredibly clearly to his senses. Everywhere his perception touched, the flora seemed to cheer for him!
When the little Three-Colored Deer saw this, it was completely stunned.
'Yo-yo! (Wow! What's happening?)'
How could Qi Ping cause such a resonance with the forest? And it looked even stronger than its own! Although it was just a cub, it had inherited memories in its bloodline. It knew its bloodline held a special status in the woods; there shouldn't be any creature comparable to them in this regard. Yet, it was now looking at someone who seemed even better! How could it not be surprised?
Qi Ping noticed his affinity had increased, but that wasn't the biggest change. What truly shocked him was sensing specific, unique forces—the distinct powers of the forest! His intuition told him that as long as he was willing to learn, he could master these forces and turn them into complete spells.
'Isn't this the Druid talent, "Learn from Nature"?'
Learning from Nature was the core talent of the Natural Disaster Druid branch. It allowed a Druid to study the world and turn natural disasters into powerful spells. In the cultivation world, this would manifest as observing heavenly tribulations or astral winds and turning them into magic. In terms of potential, the Natural Disaster Druid was certainly not lacking.
However, Qi Ping's initial talent had been too poor; only the Beast King and Grove branches could help him grow. If his start hadn't been so difficult, he might have considered that path.
'I didn't expect to gain a simplified version of "Learning from Nature" today. Although it's weaker than the true talent, it's a wonderful surprise. It will provide many ideas for creating spells!'
He was very happy with this ability. But the greatest surprise was the change brought by increased Comprehension. In just a short moment, problems he had encountered while studying arrays and spells were suddenly solved. Places where he had been stuck for ages were suddenly clear! It was almost miraculous.
'This improvement is just too massive!'
Qi Ping looked at the small deer in disbelief. Was the deer's Comprehension really this high? Or was this specific individual special?
'It might also be because my soul foundation was already high. With the boost from Spirit-Ensnaring Seal and Beast King's Will, plus my daily mental exercise, I provided the best possible foundation for the Comprehension talent. On that foundation, my Comprehension reached this level.'
Of course, it could be a combination of all these factors.
'Now, the biggest obstacle to learning arrays and creating my own techniques is gone!'
With this level of Comprehension, creating Foundation Establishment level spells and techniques would be easy. It might even be enough to create a Golden Core technique, provided he had enough time and basic knowledge. His speed in researching arrays and comprehending True Intent would also surely increase. Now, he could finally settle down in his territory and research for a long time.
'The effect of Tri-Color Spirit is truly brilliant!'
After a series of tests, he was more than satisfied.
'From now on, the deer's rank and bloodline must be prioritized. If this talent can eventually evolve into the Nine-Colored Deer's talent, "Nine-Colored Holy Spirit," my Comprehension will reach a terrifying height!'
Because of this talent, the Three-Colored Deer's importance had jumped to the top, deserving priority resources. In nurturing his companions, resources were limited, so there had to be a sequence. Vital companions would be raised first to provide combat help and shared talents, while the less urgent ones followed. Once Qi Ping reached the Golden Core stage, raising his Foundation Establishment pets would be exceptionally easy, so no one would be left behind forever.
'It just so happens that when I found the little Stone Spirit and killed my opponent, I got a manual on spirit beast cultivation. I can research how to quickly raise the fox and the deer!'
'But before that, I need to settle the Spirit Vein Essence!'
A powerful spirit vein was the fundamental factor for the territory's continued development. Qi Ping would have to experiment to see just how far this vein could be nurtured.