"Whatâs the temperature of the flame?"
This time, Feifeiâs voice sounded:
"Master, after testing, the maximum temperature of the five Flame Wolves is 350 degrees, with little variation."
Three hundred and fifty degrees.
That temperature could barely be considered the flame temperature of ordinary flammable materials upon ignition, like alcohol or other substances with low ignition points. It naturally possessed some power, but it was merely so-so.
However, this is a supernatural world of Controlling Beasts, and enemies also use Energy Attributes. Therefore, such power and flame temperature aptly matched the low battle strength typical of these juvenile Flame Wolves, who were just starting out.
"Not bad. Generally speaking, the attack skill power of a normal Seventh or Eighth Rank Flame Wolf would be around this level. Su Ping, the quality of this batch of Flame Wolves is very high!" Ding Yan remarked from the side.
Su Ping nodded, then took out the primary Flame Heart with the lightest color.
The pale red liquid made the young Flame Wolvesâ eyes light up. Their instincts sensed that the fiery red liquid inside the small bottle was very tempting to them.
Su Ping held the bottle directly to the mouth of one of the Flame Wolves.
GULP. It swallowed it down.
In less than half a minute, waves of power began to surge through this little Flame Wolfâs body. An unstoppable aura of energy leaked out from it.
"Old Sha!" Su Ping commanded. Old Sha immediately relayed the command to the little Flame Wolf!
The same Flame Clawâa sharp, condensed claw of flameâstruck the test dummy once again.
[Fire-based Skill Attack. Determined Skill: Flame Claw (Flame Wolf). Skill Attack Power Rating: 13.4. Flame Temperature: 500 degrees.]
This time, the feedback immediately provided the flame temperature without Su Ping needing to ask. It had increased by a full one hundred and fifty degrees.
Of course, for some Advanced Level Fire Type Pet Beasts, such a temperature increase wouldnât yield a significant difference in performance. However, for these Ordinary Level juvenile Flame Wolves, it was nearly a 50% increase.
And the skillâs power rating showed the most direct increase!
Of course, the test dummyâs skill power evaluation wasnât based solely on flame temperature. Adhesion, duration of the flame, the energy impact beyond the flame itself, the sustainability of the attack, and the damage to other forms of energyâall these contributed to an overall assessment.
But undoubtedly, the temperature increase represented the most direct boost in skill power.
More importantly, after unleashing the Flame Claw, that particular little Flame Wolf let out an excited howl. Then, as if energy were leaking from its fiery fur, its strength Realm suddenly broke through, advancing to the Ordinary Seventh Rank!
At the same time, everyone present could feel this improvement continuing. Although it couldnât achieve two consecutive Minor Realm leaps, it was very close. If this Flame Wolfâs Realm had been slightly lower, it could easily have ascended two Great Realms.
A Magic Potion of this quality was remarkably effective.
Even Ding Yanâs eyes lit up. "Su Ping, the Flame Heart has an enhancement effect on Low-Level Pets that can increase the battle strength of ordinary Fire Type Pet Beasts by twenty to thirty percent! This stuff is incredible!"
Su Ping merely smiled faintly but didnât say much. Instead, he took out the tube containing the Intermediate Level Flame Heart from the case.
Then, looking at another little Flame Wolf, he had it consume the potion. This Flame Wolfâs reaction was even greater than the previous oneâs. Energy seemed to gush from its entire body.
A louder Wolf Howl resounded. Scorching heat rolled off the little Flame Wolfâs body as if it were about to be cooked alive.
This Flame Wolf didnât even manage to unleash a Flame Claw before its body flickered with the light of energy. Its aura pulsed three times within half a minute, and its Realm soared from Ordinary Sixth Rank to the peak of Ordinary Ninth Rank, and it didnât stop there.
However, Su Ping immediately activated a recovery spell, forcibly suppressing the little creatureâs Realm to prevent it from being injured.
However, with time, future growth, and upgrades, this little Flame Wolf still had plenty of room for improvement.
Not bad!
Su Ping signaled Old Sha with a look, and Old Sha issued another command. After its breakthrough, the little Flame Wolf that emerged was even more smug. It still used Flame Claw, but this time, it wasnât just sparks.
Instead, it formed a complete three-claw flame pattern, which was imprinted on the test dummyâs body!
[Fire-based Skill Attack. Assessed Skill: Flame Claw (Flame Wolf). Skill Attack Power Evaluation: 45.4. Flame Temperature: 1,250 degrees.]
Such skill power, even without considering the flame temperature enhancement, was comparable to the Elite Levelâand definitely not just the power of a first-level Elite Pet Beast Skill. This improvement was nothing short of dramatic.
However, considering this little Flame Wolfâs Realm had soared to Ordinary Ninth Rank, it was understandable.
And there was also a price to pay. The little Flame Wolf, which had been so vigorous and spirited just moments before, now resembled a deflated ball. It collapsed limply on the ground.
Most of its energy had been consumed, if not completely depleted.
"The high temperature of flames is naturally the main manifestation of power in Fire-based attacks. But driving such high temperatures requires energy as a foundation," Ding Yan explained from the side. "Flame Wolves are Fire Type Pet Beasts known for their sustained mobility. The Flame Heart indeed greatly enhances flame temperatures. However, if used at full strength, the energy consumption isnât worth the cost. It should only be used at critical moments as a trump card for such terrifying bursts of high temperature!"
There are pros and cons to everything. This, however, couldnât truly be considered a drawback.
Su Ping nodded in satisfaction. However, as he looked at the remaining three young Flame Wolves, he grew hesitant and contemplative.
He didnât rush to take out the remaining Advanced Flame Heart or the âTrue Flame Soupââthe top-tier Flame Heart, which was made from condensed Flame Fruit and Peak Command-rank Fire-type Resources. These last two would likely be too much for an Ordinary Level Flame Wolf to handle. The energy expansion could cause an immature Flame Wolf to explode. Even if it didnât die, it would definitely be severely injured.
With that in mind, Su Ping took out another Low-level Flame Heart and handed it to the first little Flame Wolf. "Continue taking it. Letâs test the stacking resistance from repeated use."
The first little Flame Wolf, which had just taken the potion, showed a flicker of excitement in its eyes. Su Ping then turned to Ding Yan, "Brother Ding, would you like your Pet Beast to personally test this top-tier Flame Heart?"
The Heart of Myriad Spirits did have some Fire Type Pet Beasts. For instance, there were quite a few Fire-type Papermen. But Papermen are considered Undead Type, so the effects of Magic Potions would be reduced on them. As for the others, it wasnât worth the hassle right now. Ding Yan naturally had suitable Pet Beasts to test a top-tier Flame Heart.
As soon as Su Ping spoke, Ding Yanâs eyes lit up. "I would certainly like that! But the cost of this Magic Potion must be considerable. It seems Iâm about to take advantage of you significantly, huh?"
"Hahaha, thatâs nothing! When itâs officially produced, I can give you a few for free, Brother Ding," Su Ping laughed.
"..."
Ding Yan reached out. With a thought, his Pet Beast, the Ashen Wolf Lordâcovered in grey-black fur that seemed to shimmer with tiny sparksâappeared before everyone.
Su Ping cheerfully handed him the top-tier Flame Heart, the genuine âTrue Flame Soupâ.
Meanwhile, he fed another Low-level Flame Heart to that first small Flame Wolf: "Little one, letâs see how much of this potionâs effects your potential allows you to draw out."
"AWOO!"
However, just then, a special light suddenly emerged from the Myriad Spirit Beast Atlas within his soul. A previously unlit entry in the Catalog gradually bloomed with light:
[Catalog âFlame Wolfâ illuminated. Current Level: 1. Origin Reward Obtained: Talent âEye of Truthâ effect enhanced (1/10)!]
Su Pingâs pupils constricted abruptly.