Chapter 194 - 129: Epic Heroes (3)
"Haha, let’s not put it that way. While they are veterans of the territory, there’s a more important task that suits you better than anyone else right now. That’s why I wanted to prioritize promoting your tier."
Lin Yu smiled and cleared up Dong Lin’s confusion. "Have you noticed that the territory has been ramping up construction in the Glacier World lately?"
"Ah~ Right! My Lord, has something happened? Is the Glacier World in danger again?" Dong Lin had also noticed the territory had increased its construction efforts in the Glacier World when he returned there this month. Although it was limited to the area around the two Ice Crystal Trees, it was impossible for him not to be curious; he had just held back from asking until now.
"No, I’ve just discovered a difference between the Glacier World and our current territory." Remembering Dong Lin’s earlier reaction, Lin Yu decided not to keep him in suspense any longer.
"You’ve probably heard from others that our territory is currently in a competition."
"Yes, my Lord. I’ve heard the competition’s organizers are incredibly powerful, capable of commanding even gods," Dong Lin replied.
"Correct. So, in reality, everything in our territory is under the organizers’ surveillance."
"However, the Glacier World is *not* under their surveillance."
"In other words, we now have a trump card that isn’t being watched by the competition."
"Everything located in the Glacier World is a hidden asset for our territory."
"Therefore, I need to develop the Glacier World vigorously, and starting this month, you will be stationed there to guard it."
"To help you better protect the Glacier World, I’ve decided to use this opportunity on you."
"So, you don’t need to wonder why this opportunity is going to you."
’Sigh... If this Ice Element Core could only be used to promote the tier of Ice Heroes, and if Dong Lin weren’t the only Legendary Ice Hero in the territory right now, I wouldn’t have...’
"I see! So, my Lord, does this mean my main task from now on will be to stand guard in the Glacier World?"
Dong Lin came to a sudden realization.
"Correct! So, will you accept this opportunity?"
"Of course!"
...
Afterward, Lin Yu and Dong Lin walked out of the Lord’s Mansion. In the plaza beneath the World Tree, Lin Yu had Dong Lin revert to his original form, then used the tier-promotion ability of the Epic-grade Ice Element Core.
In an instant, one million units of Ice Energy poured into Dong Lin’s body.
Dong Lin’s body began to emit a frigid aura and erupted in a dazzling blue light.
Within the blue light, Dong Lin’s body rapidly expanded, only stopping when he had grown to ten times his original size.
All of Dong Lin’s attributes increased tremendously. Thanks to the Epic-grade enhancement bonus, his stats were 6.15 times higher than before his promotion.
His talent, [Untamed Beast], evolved again, becoming [Savage Behemoth].
[Savage Behemoth]: Body size increased tenfold. HP +1000%. Base Defense +100%. Restores 1% of max HP per second. Upon entering combat (all internal energy becomes active), if no damage is taken for one minute, a shield equal to 10% of max HP will form on the body’s surface.
[Master-level Frost Control] became [Legendary-level Frost Control].
[Legendary-level Frost Control]: Can easily manipulate and control Ice Elements. Ice attacks +800%. Status effect duration +800%. Ice Affinity +800%. Speed of learning Ice-type skills increased by 800%.
Additionally, Dong Lin had changed his class to Druid this month. Through the knowledge infusion from the Jade Sanctuary during his class change, he had obtained [Master-level Spiritual Energy (Ice) Control], [Advanced Plant Control], [Advanced Nature/Ice Magic Mastery], [Advanced Transformation Technique]...
Finally, there was a new passive skill gained after the promotion: [Frost Touch].
[Frost Touch] (Passive Skill): All of Dong Lin’s attacks (physical/magical) will trigger an additional attack on the target, dealing Ice Magic damage equal to 100% of his Magic Power.
After his tier promotion, Dong Lin could be described as terrifyingly powerful. From now on, as long as he was in the Glacier World, no one below the Epic tier would be able to cause any trouble.