The Strongest Dragon in the Era of Beast Taming

If the ticket holder fails to Contract any Pet Beast within the Beast Garden during this period, the qualification is automatically forfeited.

Therefore, to Trainers, a ticket to the Beast Garden is a resource with an incalculable value; the quality of the Pet Beast one could Contract depends entirely on the Trainer’s ability. It can range from an Emperor Pet Beast with infinite potential and earth-shattering power to a barely known Commander Pet Beast with unique abilities.

Thus, the moment Jackson Grant obtained the ticket, even he, with his deep resourcefulness, couldn’t help but beam with joy, drawing a surprised look from David Jones.

Noticing wasn’t a good thing, for upon looking, David Jones found that his teammates were all more excited than the next, especially Sanne, whose arm holding the ticket shook uncontrollably, giving the impression of winning a lottery jackpot.

David Jones had reason to suspect that the Yi family’s willingness to exchange the Five Elements Soil, a Level VII Epic resource, for team qualification was not for the intangible honor but to gamble on the Beast Garden ticket rewarded to the champion of the competition.

However, this is normal. Despite so many Overlord-class Pet Beasts appearing in the National Trainer Cooperative Competition, making it seem as if Overlord Pet Beasts were mass-produced and commonplace,

in reality, many King-class experts from lesser backgrounds struggle to encounter even a few Overlord Pet Beast cubs. Even if they happen upon one by chance at the final auction, they find it difficult to outbid Epic-level experts.

This year, the competitors in the National Trainer Cooperative Competition were far stronger than in previous years, deemed the most esteemed national competition to date. Even so, among the Flowery Kingdom’s Big Five school teams, only those who were team captains had Pet Beasts of the Overlord class.

In the Rosewood team, apart from Richard Goodwin, who owns an Eight-sided Fire Toad of the Overlord class, even the well-connected Jackson Grant could only Contract a King-level Pet Beast, indicating the preciousness of this Beast Garden ticket.

But for David Jones, a Beast Garden ticket from the Trainer Cooperation Competition rewards was less substantial than trading it for a True Dragon’s heart of Class VII Epic Overlord or higher.

After all, just dealing with Rainbow’s perfect Evolution consumed much of David Jones’s time, let alone nurturing the tremendous amount of Pet Resources needed for the Gluttonous Beast and Loona. He wasn’t particularly interested in Contracting new Pet Beasts.

“Congratulations on becoming the MVP of the National Trainer Cooperative Competition. Here’s this year’s reward,” said Virgil Harvey, handing over a jade box with a calm demeanor.

David Jones glanced at him and sensed the Trainer Guild Master seemed somewhat indifferent, but he didn’t care, simply took it, and joined his teammates for a media interview.

“We’ve noticed that the Rosewood College team lineup includes no less than three upcoming sophomores. Is your decision to do so aimed at giving Rosewood’s next generation more training, or do you believe the other contestants are too weak to be considered?”

The media, which craved for sensational content, seemed to want to bait David Jones into making some explosive statements.

David Jones gave the ill-intentioned reporter a glance, chuckled, and casually indicated another reporter.

He didn’t want to lie, nor did he want to reveal his resource exchange with Sanne, so he decisively chose another reporter who seemed to understand the situation better for the interview.

…

“Congratulations on winning the championship, junior David!” Tracy Harvey approached with a smile.

“Aren’t you going to open it and look? The prize for this year’s MVP is specially prepared for you by the school, the Sky-reaching Dragon Leaf!”

“???”

At the mention of the four big words “Sky-reaching Dragon Leaf”, the surrounding teammates cast envious glances at David Jones, and even he was somewhat shocked, unable to help but look down at the jade box in his hands.

The Sky-reaching Wood, along with the mesona, is one of Rosewood City’s iconic natural treasures, a Level VIII Legendary plant, and a top-grade Wood attribute resource, no less inferior to the Seven Rites Bodhi Tree.

The Sky-reaching Dragon Leaf was nurtured by the Sky-reaching Wood during the Ancient Age, a tree capable of connecting heaven, earth, humans, and deities. It may only be a Level VII Epic resource, but it possesses an extremely strong life force, able to significantly increase the chances of a pet species’ evolution, improve the evolutionary effects, and ensure that the pet doesn’t die during the perilous process of Species Evolution.

Put simply, the effect of the Sky-reaching Dragon Leaf is somewhat similar to the enhanced protection scrolls used by David Jones in his previous life when he was upgrading weapons in games—it can ensure, to the greatest extent possible, that the weapon you’ve spent a great deal of effort strengthening won’t shatter.

For Trainers who are very attached to their pets and dare not let them risk evolution, for fear their constant companions might perish, the Sky-reaching Dragon Leaf is the ultimate Pet Resource, without equal.

With the Sky-reaching Dragon Leaf in hand, ensuring the success of the evolution, as long as the Pet Resources needed for evolution are sufficient, it wouldn’t be difficult for David Jones to train a pet of the Overlord species following the evolutionary roadmap.

Even the chance of evolving an Emperor-class pet is possible, which is why Jackson Grant and others envy David Jones so much.

Whether or not their Beast Garden tickets can hook them a young Overlord species beast is still unpredictable, whereas David Jones now has a solid foundation, even a chance to gamble for an Emperor-class pet.

“What, aren’t you going to thank me?” Tracy Harvey said with interest, “Without my suggestion, those stingy old folks at the Rosewood Trainer Guild wouldn’t be willing to offer a Sky-reaching Dragon Leaf as a reward.”

“Ahem!” Blake Easton coughed lightly, signaling that the elder was still present and reminding her to mind her words.

“Eh, Principal Easton, weren’t you responsible for the National Crown Competition?” Tracy Harvey pretended to be surprised and turned her head to look at him.

“I still have some matters to discuss with student David Jones,” Blake Easton said concisely.

Upon hearing this, Tracy Harvey straightforwardly patted David Jones on the shoulder, “Then I’ll take my leave first. Remember to treat me to dinner tonight. I still have some information on the Destruction Tyrant Dragon.”

After speaking, she left decisively, leaving behind a striking and sprightly figure.

…

Rosewood College, Vice Principal’s office.

As the leading figure of his generation at Rosewood College, Principal Blake Easton unquestionably stands at the pinnacle among legendary figures, his strength perhaps not quite that of a Deity but not far off either.

Such a person sitting before him gave David Jones immense pressure, a suppression of the very essence of life.

Even though David Jones had cultivated the Tigrex Dossier to the fourth level, he still felt a sense of trepidation, a reminder from his life’s instincts.

Blake Easton smiled slightly, and the Domination that filled the office instantly dissipated.

“You are very good! Worthy of being a direct disciple of Lilith!”

Upon hearing this, David Jones raised an eyebrow in surprise and looked at him.

“Lilith and I are from the same sect. If you don’t mind, you can call me Uncle Divot.”

“Uncle Divot,” David Jones gave a bow.

After exchanging pleasantries briefly, Blake Easton got down to business: “How much do you know about Skypillar Island?”

David Jones frowned slightly, “I only know Skypillar Island is the venue for the Crown Competition, which takes place every four years without fail.”