Chapter 41
Chapter 41
Sovereign’s Descent!
As an SSS-Rank Talent, its defining feature was that it copied other people’s Talents unconditionally.
The key word was *unconditionally*!
That meant it could copy a Talent whether or not it was exclusive. Qianying’s Talent had failed only because of an unusual gender restriction.
“Ding!”
[You have used Sovereign’s Descent, successfully copying Celestial Spirit Beast · Xuanniao’s exclusive Talent Fortune’s Favor and raising its rank by 1!]
“Ding!”
[Your Talent has transformed into Lady Luck (SSS Rank)!]
[Lady Luck] (Active) (SSS Rank): You receive Lady Luck’s blessing, increasing the success rate of your next probability-based action by 10,000 times. Cooldown: 30 days!
Zhou Ming: “!!!!!”
There it was!
Another miraculous SSS-Rank Talent!
After only a cursory glance at Lady Luck’s description, Zhou Ming knew it was an incomparably powerful divine skill capable of turning the entire situation around at a critical moment.
If his chance of capturing Xuanniao had previously been infinitely close to zero, it was about to rise to an unimaginable level.
“Chirp, chirp!”
Xuanniao still had no idea how serious the situation had become. It continued bobbing its head at Zhou Ming, clearly ready to play this game to the bitter end.
“You… made… me… do… this…”
Speaking slowly, Zhou Ming took the Pet Capture Stone from his inventory and threw it at Xuanniao.
Bang!
The Pet Capture Stone struck the ore and released an intense red radiance that reached toward Xuanniao.
Before the item could take effect, Zhou Ming activated his Talent.
“Ding!”
[You have used Lady Luck. The success rate of your next probability-based action is increased by 10,000 times!]
BOOM!
As if blessed by an unseen power, the Pet Capture Stone’s red light suddenly turned into a seven-colored radiance and rapidly enveloped Xuanniao.
It tried to break free, only to discover that the multicolored light had wrapped tightly around its body.
“Ding!”
[Congratulations! You have triggered the Pet Capture Stone’s special Rainbow Capture effect. Capture success rate +50%!]
“Ding!”
[Congratulations! You have struck the target’s capture weakness. Capture success rate receives an additional +20% of its original value!]
“Ding!”
[Congratulations…]
…
“???”
Shock appeared on Xuanniao’s face. Its smug expression vanished, replaced by panic. It hastily flapped its wings and thrashed in midair, desperately resisting the Pet Capture Stone’s power.
This was too strange!
The Pet Capture Stone thrown by this man possessed an unbelievably powerful capture force!
Surprise flickered across Qianying’s pretty face. When she saw Xuanniao trying to escape, she immediately created a pure white barrier to stop it.
“Ding!”
[Celestial Spirit Beast · Xuanniao has used the Talent Fortune’s Favor. Its chance of resisting capture is increased by 1,000 times!]
The two powers began pulling against each other.
“Kneel… for… me!!”
The hope on Zhou Ming’s face did not diminish in the least.
Of course he knew Xuanniao was using a Talent as well, but…
So what if Fortune’s Favor stood with it? Lady Luck stood with him!
The Pet Capture Stone already added a 10% chance when used on Celestial Spirit-grade or higher pets. Multiplied by ten thousand, that absolutely guaranteed capture.
His sole source of unease was his absurdly low Luck of -95. He had reached the absolute depths of misfortune, the kind where even drinking cold water would somehow lodge something between his teeth.
Rumble…
The two forces continued their violent tug-of-war, locked in a stalemate.
Xuanniao was still a god-tier Boss with a unique identity. Truly capturing it was incredibly, unimaginably difficult.
Goddamn it!
…
Was this going to work or not?
Zhou Ming was tormented by uncertainty as he waited desperately for the outcome.
Then a system chime abruptly rang in his ears.
“Ding!”
[Congratulations! You have completed The Wager, Difficulty: S, and received the reward: Rare A-Rank item Pet Capture Stone!]
The reward from his wager with Demon God Cangxuan had arrived.
Another one!
Zhou Ming silently celebrated his good fortune. He was about to use both Pet Capture Stones at once when he suddenly remembered that this was, after all, a Rare A-Rank item. He couldn’t waste it.
“I should save it. Once Lady Luck’s cooldown ends, I can use it to capture another pet,” Zhou Ming thought.
This Talent was too damn incredible!
If he used it only once, even the heavens would blame him for wasting it.
With that in mind, he took out the second Pet Capture Stone and held it in his hand, launching a psychological attack.
“I… have… another…”
“Chirp!”
Xuanniao’s eyes widened, its confidence shaken.
“As many as I need!”
Zhou Ming’s Speech Speed suddenly returned to normal. He then “accidentally” took the God-Demon Orb from his inventory before quickly putting it away again.
“Sorry, wrong item.”
Xuanniao: “…”
How many treasures did this bastard have?
Zhou Ming activated Warlord, further reducing Xuanniao’s already negligible attributes. When he saw the seven-colored radiance growing dimmer while Xuanniao still hadn’t been captured, anxiety burned through him.
“Ying’er, heed my command!” he declared.
How could he give up now, after coming this far?
He would not stop until Xuanniao’s confidence had been completely crushed.
“Qianying awaits your command!”
Qianying paused briefly, then hurriedly dropped to one knee, her expression devout and her posture filled with reverence. “Demon Lord, what are your orders?”
Zhou Ming clasped his hands behind his back and stared coldly ahead.
“Send word. If I fail to capture Xuanniao, mobilize every god-tier expert. I will ensure this bird never knows another peaceful day!”
“Yes!”
Qianying accepted the command.
“!!”
Xuanniao was horrified.
Its premonition had been correct. This man would bring endless calamity and ill fortune to the Destiny Continent!
“Xuanniao, I suggest you think carefully and stop playing tricks,” Zhou Ming said indifferently. “I give you my word that if you submit, blessings will surely follow!”
“Chirp!”
Staring into those cold, detached eyes, the already struggling Xuanniao released a miserable cry. At last, it could hold on no longer and was drawn into the Pet Capture Stone.
At the same time, a system chime as beautiful as heavenly music rang in Zhou Ming’s ears.
“Ding!”
[Congratulations! You have successfully captured the god-tier pet Celestial Spirit Beast · Xuanniao. As the first adventurer on the server to capture a god-tier pet, you receive the rewards: Free Attribute Points +50 and Luck +5!]
“Pfft!”
Zhou Ming had been trying his hardest to maintain a solemn expression, but the windfall finally broke him. He burst into laughter.
“Qianying, that was some great acting!”
The power of SSS-Rank Sovereign’s Descent was terrifying beyond belief.
He had made a fortune this time!
Xuanniao: “???”
Acting?
You tricked me?
“I was only playing along. Thinking of such a performance was your achievement.” Qianying rose and smiled softly. For one breathtaking instant, the warmth and charm she revealed eclipsed every surrounding sight.
Zhou Ming couldn’t help staring.
Qianying rarely smiled with such genuine happiness.
As though realizing she had shown too much emotion, she quickly restrained her smile and returned to the God-Demon Orb. Her voice reached him telepathically.
“Xuanniao will make the road ahead smoother for you. Don’t let your relationship with it deteriorate too far.”
“Understood!”
Zhou Ming immediately grasped her meaning.
He had essentially tricked Xuanniao into becoming his pet by force, without any process of earning its affection. It was bound to be unruly, and its loyalty still needed considerable work.
Filled with limitless excitement and joy, Zhou Ming tried to summon Xuanniao.
“Come forth, divine pet!”
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