Goblin Dependency

[Gravity Control], which has been tested before, naturally needs no further explanation. The excessive consumption of spiritual power makes it unusable, at least until this body grows stronger;

[Embers Resonance], limited by the characteristic of only being activated in a critically wounded state, hasn’t been tested but is likely unaffected and remains a trump card;

[Heavy Tide], less affected, can be used naturally, but similarly, its percentage-based damage bonus offers relatively low improvement for this body’s frail Strength, though it’s better than nothing. However, its characteristic of potentially putting enemies into an ’Imbalance’ state upon hitting is not affected by the Six-dimensional Attributes and might work wonders in battle.

Apart from this, two other Battle Skills need special mention.

First is [Teeth Hunting].

Barbarian Fugang mentioned, when teaching me this Battle Skill training technique, that [Teeth Hunting] was created many years ago by one of his barbarian ancestors based on the movements of Winter Wolves while hunting.

When Xia Nan first used [Dream Weaving Corridor], he also followed that ancestor through the entire origin of [Teeth Hunting], witnessing the revenge of the legendary Black Wolf known as "Karlosh."

The connection between "wolf" and "[Teeth Hunting]" is inseparable.

This is evident when using it, just as the black wolf shadow emerging around the body illustrates.

Just now, when Xia Nan first used this Battle Skill with a true Wolf Beast’s body, he was surprised to find:

[Teeth Hunting] surprisingly matched this body extraordinarily well.

Even though the physical body is frail and without any weapons.

Yet, using it felt inexplicably smooth, making the power-exerting actions much more fluent.

As if it was naturally crafted for this body, needing no adaptation.

Considering this, Xia Nan thought perhaps the battle style of this wolf body could be designed around [Teeth Hunting] as the core.

Then, there’s [Gravity Etching].

As a Companion Battle Skill of the [Fallen Blade Hunting] profession, its power naturally decreased when transitioning from a strong human body to a newborn wolf cub.

But even so, its inherent "Force Field Damage" bypasses most defense types, akin to True Damage, remaining unchanged in nature.

The small tree blasted apart in the field is the result of Xia Nan’s test.

Such a strike – it’s not just ordinary beasts; even dangerous Demons with Challenge Levels could be killed instantly if their vital points were struck by Force Field Damage.

Undoubtedly, [Gravity Etching] will be his ace in ensuring the safe development and growth of this body in this world for a long time to come.

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Because of the commotion Xia Nan caused earlier, the Wolf Mother deprived his few siblings of their rare opportunity to go outside and bask in the sun.

No longer allowed to go out, they were just rolling and bundling together like little furballs in the den.

Until the sunlight from the cave entrance gradually turned yellow, accompanied by hurried footsteps and wolf howls from the same kind, the wolf cubs were then carried out of the cave by the Wolf Mother one by one.

—The coyotes returning from hunting are back.

When Xia Nan was placed on the ground by the Wolf Mother, he could see several adult or semi-adult coyotes dragging a fawn’s carcass back to the space outside the cave’s entrance.

Adding the Wolf Mother guarding the den, there were a total of six wolves.

Among them, the one significantly larger and with darker fur than the others should be the leader of this small pack.

Similar to Xia Nan’s previous life, this wolf pack mainly consisted of the parents and their not yet mature offspring.

Centered around the Wolf Father and Mother, the remaining hunting coyotes were cubs born by the Wolf Mother a few years ago who have grown successfully.

After some time, when Xia Nan’s elder siblings mature entirely, they will be driven out of the territory by the Wolf Father and Mother to form their families.

Then, when new cubs are born, a slightly grown-up but still immature Xia Nan will replace them to follow the pack leader on hunts.

Xia Nan hasn’t yet figured out the mechanism of this ritual.

After confirming that most of his Battle Skills and specialties can be used normally, he has no clear goal for the short term.

He only aims to grow as quickly as possible to gain the ability to protect himself from potential future crises.

Since arriving in this world, he hadn’t eaten for nearly half a day, which didn’t feel too real before.

But now, watching the fawn’s carcass dragged back to the den by the pack, his slightly hollow stomach beneath the fluffy fur contracted, bringing a sense of hollow hunger.

Born over half a month ago, gradually transitioning from milk to meat, seeing his wolf cub siblings yapping and leaping toward the fawn’s body, Xia Nan also hurried along.

But before he got close, the pack leader – a coyote significantly larger than the others – stepped forward directly, blocking the cubs.

Then, right in front of Xia Nan.

Bending down, opened its mouth.

"Owwoooo..."

A large pile of steaming, chewed, and partially digested meat paste was regurgitated onto the ground.

The wolf cubs didn’t mind, rushing up and feasting on its regurgitated content.

Xia Nan squatted there, a trace of human-like hesitation showed on his furry face.

Having become a wolf from a human, he might accept directly eating raw meat or drinking milk.

But this regurgitated mush almost indistinguishable from vomit was somewhat too extreme for him.

Suddenly, a gentle force from behind caused his fur-wrapped body to roll forward twice.

The Wolf Mother stood behind him, looking at Xia Nan with confusion, seemingly puzzled by his indifference to the "delicacy" in front of him.

Xia Nan staggered to stand up.

He glanced up at the two adult coyotes, then down at the hearty feast the wolf cubs were enjoying.

His small, shiny wet nose twitched, and the tempting scent of blood and meat filled his nostrils with each breath.

His stomach churned, primal hunger rising.

"Awwoooo..."

He subconsciously bared his teeth.

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In the end, Xia Nan couldn’t take that final psychological step.

Of course, he didn’t go hungry, either.

Whether due to his arrival or the ritual’s characteristics, his wolf cub developed significantly faster than his littermates.

The wolf teeth still appeared thin and fragile, but tearing out strips of meat from more tender parts of the fawn’s abdominal area was manageable.

And after swallowing, there was no discomfort, clearly indicating the digestive system had also developed.

It’s worth noting that Xia Nan’s body has a huge appetite, almost exceeding the combined intake of other cubs.

He could distinctly feel the rushes of warmth spreading throughout his body with the imbibed bloody feast.

Considering his observations when eating earlier, Xia Nan speculated the ritual might not require these adventurers to grow like normal beasts, instead accelerating their developmental pace to some extent.

If that’s indeed the case, it’s certainly a boon for him.

Being able to develop and mature faster, with his physical fitness soaring in tandem, means Xia Nan can harness his Battle Skills more effectively and avoid fainting irresponsibly from spiritual power use.

After eating, night fell.

The deer meat obtained during the day freed the wolf pack from going out to hunt again that night, allowing them to rest in the cave together.

A large amount of Stamina was expended testing Battle Skills, and after eating, Xia Nan could only feel sleep overcoming him like a tidal wave.

Choosing a spot near the Wolf Mother, avoiding being crushed unknowingly, at a relatively safe distance from the cave entrance.

Forcing his attention to switch to the human perspective floating over Stodd Island, seeing no anomalies in his view, other adventurers also maintained a hovering state like him.

Only then did he withdraw his focus.

Curling into a ball, he quietly fell asleep.

Thinking this first day pulled into the Ritual Secret Realm would end here.

In his slumber, suddenly, Xia Nan was jolted awake by a sharp, resounding wolf beast growl.