This was one of the largest chains of integrated commercial establishments within the primary territory of the human race.
Backed by an immense background and an outstanding public reputation, its operations covered everything from equipment sales, materials acquisition, and potion production to beast trading and dungeon intelligence.
It stood as one of the most heavily frequented hubs for professional combatants.
Stepping into the spacious, brightly lit, and luxuriously appointed yet highly stylish lobby, a dazzling array of merchandise gleamed beneath the brilliant ceiling lights.
Leon walked directly toward a relatively vacant customer counter.
Behind the counter stood a young woman dressed in a well-fitting business suit, her makeup immaculate.
Upon seeing Leon approach, she immediately flashed a standard professional smile, her demeanor friendly yet deeply respectful.
“Welcome, sir.
How may I assist you today?” Leon didn’t say a word.
Instead, he reached into his spatial ring, pulled out the fifteen high-grade energy crystals he had secured from his initiation trial, and placed them onto the polished surface of the counter.
The crystals held liquid mana flowing within their internal structures, emitting a soft, pure luminescence that instantly signaled their flawless grade.
Catching sight of so many premium energy crystals at once, a flash of surprise crossed the receptionist’s eyes.
Energy crystals served as an absolute hard currency across the world, but to produce over a dozen simultaneously—especially at such a high purity tier—strongly suggested that this customer’s personal strength and family background were extraordinary.
Her attitude immediately grew significantly more deferential, her professional smile becoming entirely genuine.
“Yes, sir.
Please give me a brief moment; I will inventory and value these for you right away.” She deftly picked up the gem spheres one by one, utilizing high-precision diagnostic instruments to test their purity and generate a formal corporate valuation.
The results registered within seconds.
Energy crystals were the ultimate medium of exchange on the Endless Continent, heavily utilized for everything from upscaling high-tier equipment and unlocking secret instance zones to various advanced industrial applications.
“Sir, the fifteen high-grade energy crystals you provided are all in flawless structural condition, registering maximum advanced purity,” she reported cleanly.
“Based on today’s localized market acquisition rate, we can offer you a total value of 15.3 million credits.
Would you prefer a direct bank transfer to your savings account?” “Yes.
Wire the funds to this card.” Leon handed over his primary bank card.
“Understood.
Please wait a moment.” The receptionist accepted the card with both hands, operating her terminal for a brief moment before returning the card alongside an electronic receipt.
“Please review the transaction amount and sign here to confirm.” Leon quickly scanned the text, scrawling his signature onto the interface.
Almost simultaneously, his smartphone vibrated inside his pocket, a bank notification pop-up flashing across his lock screen: Daxia Bank: Your savings account ending in xxxx has successfully processed a direct deposit of 15,300,000 credits.
Looking at the massive string of numbers running across the digital screen, Leon’s mind filled with a profound wave of mixed emotions.
Just yesterday, his entire net worth amounted to a few tens of thousands of credits.
After liquidating his monthly rent and utility fees, that sum barely covered his daily baseline grocery expenses.
If he hadn’t successfully sold out his best friend’s coordinates to that fitness suitor for a quick bribe, purchasing even a common-tier beast would have been a complete pipe dream.
Yet today, the basic resource rewards from his solo initiation trial alone had netted him over fifteen million credits in hard cash—and that figure completely excluded the three priceless Legendary rewards and the ultimate value of the Creator God’s invitation.
“The exchange has been finalized.
Thank you for your business,” the receptionist said, handing back his bank card with both hands.
She smiled warmly.
“Sir, is there any other sector you would like to explore today?
Our equipment division, potion registry, raw materials inventory, and monster pet lounges each feature highly competitive selections.
Perhaps something will catch your eye.” “Guide me to the pet lounge,” Leon replied, his voice calm and level.
“I want to evaluate your fire-attribute inventory.” “Right away, sir.
Please follow me.” The young woman’s eyes illuminated with corporate excitement, instantly realizing she was on the verge of closing a major commission.
She became incredibly enthusiastic, personally guiding Leon through the sweeping main corridors toward a significantly more spacious, noticeably warmer showroom.
This sector featured rows of specialized, reinforced transparent display cases, inside which hovered various colored capture crystals pulsing with shifting fluid shadows.
Each display terminal was accented by a glowing magical label at its base, explicitly detailing the entity’s species, element, quality tier, innate skills, and final corporate price tag.
Leon’s gaze swept over the listings.
Species: Fire Wolf (Blue Elite, High Grade) Attributes: Fire-attribute skill casting velocity upscaled by 20%.Price: 1,800,000 credits.
Species: Crimson Fire Ape (Purple Rare, Low Grade) Attributes: Fire-attribute damage scaling amplified by 10%.
Price: 9,000,000 credits.
Species: Magma Skink (Purple Rare, Medium Grade) Attributes: Fire-attribute damage scaling amplified by 10%, attaches a minor localized fire-toxin damage-over-time effect.
Price: 11,000,000 credits.
Species: Crimson Blaze Bear (Purple Rare, High Grade) Attributes: Fire-attribute damage scaling amplified by 5%, fire-attribute penetration damage permanently upscaled by 5%.
Price: 13,000,000 credits.
Leon’s tracking stopped dead the moment his eyes locked onto the Crimson Blaze Bear data.
Fire-attribute penetration upscaled by 5%.
This specific modifier was mathematically crucial.
On the Endless Continent, an enemy’s core elemental resistances scaled aggressively higher as their personal level and tier milestones advanced.
An absolute 5% penetration value meant his fire attacks could structurally disregard a portion of an opponent’s elemental armor, directly forcing a massive spike in raw, unmitigated damage.
This attribute was exceptionally rare among commercial pets, typically only manifesting within highly specific mutated lineages or localized bloodlines.
Without that penetration modifier, this Crimson Blaze Bear—with its highly mediocre 5% baseline damage amplification—would at best be valued as a low-tier Blue Elite asset, commanding a maximum price of two million credits.
But with that 5% penetration trait integrated into its matrix, its strategic value surged exponentially, spiking the price tag straight to thirteen million.
“I will take this Crimson Blaze Bear,” Leon said, pointing directly at the reinforced casing.
“Additionally, prepare a quiet, secure contract chamber for me immediately.” “Right away, sir!” The receptionist was overjoyed, her commission metrics for the shift completely secured by this single massive transaction.
“Your aggregate spending today has officially unlocked our premium membership tier, meaning the use of our elite contract facilities is completely complimentary.
Please follow me this way!
I will finalize your purchase immediately!” A few minutes later, Leon was guided into a specialized contract room equipped with a highly stable mana dampening array and absolute industrial acoustic insulation.
The heavy security door sealed shut behind him, completely shutting out the noise of the commercial complex.
He reached into his pocket and withdrew the newly purchased pet crystal, its core pulsing with a heavily sealed crimson flame that hummed with a soul mark.
The crystal radiated a distinct, physical warmth, and he could faintly register the turbulent fire elements vibrating within the matrix.
He initiated the soul-binding sequence.
Buzz…
The crystal flared with a blinding light, the phantom image of the raging crimson flame within seeming to roar to life.
A fierce, resisting will attempted to break the compression, but Leon’s high mental energy pool seamlessly enveloped and suppressed the beast’s spiritual defiance.
The mental tether snapped into place within seconds, and the link was successfully finalized.
The capturing parameters inside the pet crystal dissolved into a blank void.
Simultaneously, a massive new resident anchored itself within Leon’s internal Beast Space.
It was a gargantuan bear, its heavy fur as dark and rich as boiling fresh blood, its massive muscle columns bulging tightly under its skin.
Summon: Crimson Blaze Bear Quality: Purple Rare, High Grade Level: Level 1 (Tier 1) Strength: 600 Defense: 500 Spirit: 400 Agility: 500 Skills: Flame Palm Strike, Blazing Overrun, Pyro-Bear’s Roar Passive Talents: Flame Affinity (Fire skill output amplified by 5%), Scorching Penetration (All fire attacks ignore 5% of target’s elemental resistances) Combat Strength Assessment: 3,500 The baseline metrics were exceptionally solid for a Purple-tier summon, and that scorching penetration trait remained an absolute mechanical masterpiece.
“System,” Leon commanded internally, his eyes narrowing as he locked his thoughts onto the display.
“Load the Fleet Admiral Akainu template onto the Crimson Blaze Bear.” [System Notification: Commencing fusion loading sequence for the host…]