48: Chapter 48 Rank!

[Ding! Xiao Zi is evolving... mysterious amethyst energy is being fully released!]

[Warning! Bloodline sublimation detected. The Thunder Wyvern bloodline is transforming into a True Dragon Bloodline!]

The purple pillar of light grew increasingly dazzling. The energy of the mysterious amethyst turned into a web, spreading across Xiao Zi's entire body, completely reshaping its original purple scales until they became like translucent amethysts, shimmering with a brilliant gemstone luster.

Accompanied by a deafening dragon roar, Xiao Zi's body began to expand rapidly. From a hatchling less than a meter long, it instantly grew to five meters in length. Its dragon body stood tall, surrounded by amethyst flames and thunder.

The original sense of silly cuteness completely faded away, replaced by the majesty and dominance of a True Dragon.

The evolution was complete. The pillar of light slowly dispersed, and a giant dragon with an all-over amethyst texture appeared before everyone.

Its dragon claws gripped purple flames and thunder, and its dragon eyes were like amethyst gems. Every movement radiated an aura of "Dragon Might as Imposing as Hell."

[Ding! Evolution complete! Thunder Wyvern has advanced to [Amethyst Thunder-Flame Dragon]. Rank has increased from Epic to Legendary!]

[Amethyst Thunder-Flame Dragon (Xiao Zi): Level 1, Legendary BOSS-tier pet, HP 38,000, All Attributes 360 (Basic growth exceeds the theoretical upper limit for Legendary pets)]

[Talents Updated: S-rank [Dragon Bloodline] (50% damage reduction, high elemental resistance, aptitude increases with age), S-rank [Purple Flame Body] (+30% to all attributes, attacks carry amethyst flame effects, skill power +200%)]

[Skills Updated: Amethyst Thunder-Flame Dragon Breath (Intermediate), Purple Flame Mad Claws (Intermediate), Dragon Might Deterrence (Beginner)]

Su Chen glanced at the panel and spoke indifferently, "Legendary BOSS-tier. That amethyst wasn't wasted after all."

Xiao Zi let out a crisp dragon roar. Its massive body began to shrink, quickly returning to its hatchling form of less than a meter. It rubbed against Su Chen's trouser leg and stuck out its tongue to lick his palm, still maintaining that affectionate cute pet posture.

“Being able to switch sizes freely is quite convenient.” Su Chen bent down and gently rubbed Xiao Zi's head.

Xiao Zi looked up, its purple vertical pupils full of longing. It rubbed its head against Su Chen's hand, letting out a pitiful whimper while its eyes remained fixed on Su Chen's backpack. Clearly, it wanted more mysterious amethyst.

“You want more amethyst?” Su Chen raised an eyebrow. “Don't worry, I'll find more for you later. I'll make sure you get stronger.”

Hearing this, Xiao Zi became instantly excited, circling around Su Chen and letting out joyful dragon roars.

Su Chen didn't delay any longer and turned toward the entrance of the Lava Valley dungeon. He intended to run the dungeon a second time.

On one hand, it was to steal the Fire Element Lord's remaining talents and Pseudo-Forbidden Curse; on the other hand, it was to let Xiao Zi level up quickly.

[Ding! Confirmed opening of [Lava Valley] (Nightmare Difficulty) Solo Mode. Teleporting...]

Entering the dungeon, the red mist still permeated the area, but a purple light flashed in Su Chen's eyes as he activated his S-rank talent [True Sight Eye], instantly piercing through the red mist.

The entire dungeon's terrain and hidden monsters were clearly presented before his eyes, completely ignoring the obstacles of the maze terrain.

“Come up,” Su Chen said to Xiao Zi.

Xiao Zi's body shifted, instantly expanding to five meters long as it crouched before Su Chen. Su Chen leaped up, landing on its back, initiating Dragon Knight combat mode for the first time.

“Take off. To the first stage.”

Xiao Zi let out a dragon roar and unfolded its ten-meter-long leathery wings, carrying Su Chen into the air. Looking down from the sky, the entire dungeon view was incredibly broad.

“Three hundred yards to the left, there's a wave of Magma Imps that haven't shown their faces yet.” Relying on True Sight Eye, Su Chen accurately locked onto the hidden monsters and raised his hand to swing the [Blade of Depravity].

A forty-meter-long pitch-black sword energy swept out, directly hitting the Magma Imp group three hundred yards away. Those imps, who hadn't even had time to rush out of the red mist, were instantly crushed into ashes.

[Ding! Killed Magma Imp x86, gained 10,320 Experience Points!]

[Ding! Xiao Zi gained 5,160 Experience Points!]

“Grinding like this is much more efficient,” Su Chen said indifferently, commanding Xiao Zi to weave through the air. Using True Sight Eye to predict monster positions, he continuously swung the [Blade of Depravity] to clear the area.

The pitch-black sword energy swept out again and again. Magma Imps, Lava Giants—no matter where they hid, they couldn't escape Su Chen's predictive kills. The grinding efficiency was several times higher than the first time.

System notifications constantly flooded the screen. Massive amounts of experience not only poured into Su Chen's body but were also funneled into Xiao Zi. The white light of leveling up fell upon Xiao Zi like rain.

[Ding! Xiao Zi gained 8,800 Experience Points, level increased to Lv2!]

[Ding! Xiao Zi gained 12,000 Experience Points, level increased to Lv3!]

[Ding! Xiao Zi gained 25,000 Experience Points, level increased to Lv5!]

Su Chen controlled Xiao Zi as they traversed various areas of the dungeon. The [Blade of Depravity] constantly cleared the field, and Xiao Zi's level soared rapidly. In just twenty short minutes, it skyrocketed from Lv1 to Lv10.

[Amethyst Thunder-Flame Dragon (Xiao Zi): Level 10, Legendary BOSS-tier pet, HP 58,000, All Attributes 520]

[Skills Updated: Amethyst Thunder-Flame Dragon Breath (Advanced), Purple Flame Mad Claws (Advanced), Dragon Might Deterrence (Intermediate), Amethyst Shield (Beginner)]

Xiao Zi let out a majestic dragon roar. Its body expanded again, reaching six meters in length. Its amethyst scales became even more brilliant, and the aura of purple flames and thunder grew denser, significantly increasing its combat power.

“Not bad, you can already hold your own,” Su Chen said, looking at Xiao Zi's panel with a calm tone.

At this moment, Xiao Zi, relying on its Legendary BOSS template and level increases, already possessed terrifying combat power. Combined with Su Chen's output, they formed a perfect combat loop, capable of providing immense assistance in both mob clearing and BOSS battles.