B2 - Chapter 78

B2 - Chapter 78

You learned a new trick, Lord Paddlingtons much smaller body floated before him.

William blinked in surprise at the sudden change from having a mountain-sized turtle to one slightly bigger than his palm.

Wait! WheresOh. Kae was snoozing next to his egg.

He should wake in a few minutes, Lord Paddlington glided close to the egg. You have a new trick and a new thing. This one is more interesting.

William snatched his spirit beast egg off the sand and wrapped his arms around it as if that would protect it from the nearly salivating turtle. He couldnt be sure, but he swore that he could feel the beast inside the egg thank him.

This was a gift from William froze, realizing just how bad it would have been if he revealed an imperial prince had given the egg to him. Its important to me.

Lord Paddlington tilted his tiny head in thought before finally nodding. I suppose it wont be too much of a hardship if I dont make myself an omelet. Shame. This one could be one of the best.

William shifted back on his butt instinctively. Go find another egg to eat.

You think its easy? The turtle narrowed its eyes. The last time I found an egg worth cooking, my master was still in this plane. Everything else has been trash!

As uncomfortable as it was to hear Lord Paddlingtons desire to snack on his spirit beast egg, William knew this was a good sign. An excellent sign.

Whatever would hatch from it was almost guaranteed to be a high-tier spirit beast.

Right, William cleared his throat. So you know what this egg is, then?

Why would you think that? Lord Paddlington looked at him like he was stupid. Does it look like I would care to learn about lesser creatures?

The egg pulsed in anger, making William look down at it in surprise. That was the clearest indication yet that it could understand what was happening around it.

Heh, Lord Paddlington floated closer to the egg. What are you angry about, whelp? Give thanks to your human. You would be cracked open and made into a delicious meal without him.

The egg suddenly lost all signs of life as it retreated into its metaphorical shell. He was now confident it understood everything.

He stared at the turtle blankly. That was terrible news. Im in early stage Foundation Establishment Realm. There is no way I can cross a major realm to fight the avatar of Empress Sophia. The martial skills she must have makes me doubt if thats possible even if I were of the same cultivation!

Very true, the turtle was getting on his nerves. Once again, I have good news for you! The corrupted avatar has weakened the connection it has with my master in the higher plane. That, in turn, degrades the skills and powers it can use.

William nodded slowly in understanding. If that was true, he really did have a chance to do this successfully. Since you claim I will grow in power before I meet the avatar, I assume there are plenty of beasts to fight beforehand?

Ah beasts, Lord Paddlington drew out the word. You could say that. So, whats your decision? Do you want to help me with this, or should I take care of the headache by erasing everything?

[Main Quest: Remove Empress Sophias corrupted avatar]

[Information: A Dao Seeking Realm ancestor of the Jade Healing Sect harnessed the power in Empress Sophias avatar to serve as the power source for the Nine Realms Alchemy Abyss. Lord Paddlington has offered an option to fix this issue without destroying the sect. Remove the avatar from its prison, or destroy it. Either option will work.]

[Reward: ? | The Jade Healing Sect will not be destroyed]

[Penalty: Death | The Jade Healing Sect will be destroyed]

[Accept: Y/N]

An image flashed in his mind when he read the penalty. A turtle the size of multiple cities hovering over the Jade Healing Sect, repeating what he had seen it do in the Shard. Bring a flipper down to shatter the land.

William had resolved long ago to try and avoid anything that laid out his death as a consequence. He was also lamenting very recently about not having a main quest.

Oh, youll die if you fail? Lord Paddlington moved to hover next to his face. You could avoid it and just let me take care of this.

He was reminded that the turtle could see his system. As for its suggestion, that wouldnt happen.

I accept.

[Accepted]

[Main Quest Added | Remove Empress Sophias corrupted avatar]