187: Mutual gifts and commitments

A few days ago, Alistair told Reyn that Melissa had chosen to go into seclusion to comprehend the law crystal and attempt to break through to the Legendary Realm. If she succeeded, she would take Ariya back to her homeland, the home of the fairies, the Verdant Holy Land.

After Melissa and Ariya followed Alistair to the Red River Territory, they helped Reyn with many tasks and provided great assistance.

Melissa herself, especially, was a Gold Peak powerhouse and a Spellcaster; her contribution was immense.

Reyn had previously thought that Melissa and Ariya would stay in the Red River Territory for a long time and wouldn't leave anytime soon, so he was surprised by this sudden development.

Reyn understood Melissa's situation somewhat; she was only half a step away from the Legendary Realm, already possessing some confidence, which was bolstered by her increased strength from the Sub-plane trip and the added benefit of the law crystal.

Reyn estimated that Melissa had a high chance of successfully breaking through. Once she succeeded, the Red River Territory would lose her high-end combat power.

This had a significant impact on Reyn, especially during this sensitive period when the Northern Territory was turbulent, and even a Legendary had fallen.

Reyn needed a powerhouse to act as a stabilizing force, someone who could steady the situation at a crucial moment.

Reyn's own strength was already formidable, and given enough time, he was confident he could suppress all external enemies relying solely on himself in the future.

But time was not on his side now; he needed to find a trustworthy powerhouse quickly.

Reck and Trump, the two Gold Rank Magic Wolves, were extremely fast and arrived at Magic Wolf Peak shortly after.

Inside the familiar cave, Reyn looked at the thriving stone life flower and marveled at the wonder of the Gold Rank magic plant.

The rapid development of the Red River Territory owed a part of its success to this top-tier magic plant.

Anatolis, lazily lying under the stone life flower tree, asked curiously:

"Reyn kid, what brings you here?"

Reyn calmly took out a law crystal from his spatial ring.

"I came to give this to you, Senior!"

As Reyn took out the law crystal, all the fur on Anatolis's body stood up, his eyes instantly sharpened, and his aura was completely different from before.

"This is the aura of law?"

Anatolis could clearly sense the aura of law, which was the key to his breakthrough to Legendary. He was immensely excited at this moment.

"This is a law crystal, an extremely precious Legendary treasure that can help you, Senior, break through to the Legendary Realm!"

"A law crystal?"

Anatolis gazed obsessively at the law crystal radiating the aura of law. Guided by its aura, he felt as if he had grasped a flash of inspiration, and the once vague and ethereal door to Legendary now slowly appeared before his eyes.

"It's incredible that you managed to obtain such a precious treasure!"

"Are you planning to give this law crystal to me?"

Although Reyn had made it clear, Anatolis cautiously asked again.

"Yes, I am giving it to you, Senior Anatolis!"

"I need you to break through to the Legendary Realm, and the Red River Territory needs you to become a Legendary!"

Reyn didn't beat around the bush and stated his purpose directly.

Anatolis carefully accepted the law crystal, then said, "I understand. With this treasure, I have a sixty percent or higher chance of breaking through to Legendary. I will guard the Red River Territory when that happens."

Having received Anatolis's promise, Reyn nodded in satisfaction and prepared to leave, giving Anatolis time to comprehend the law crystal.

"Reyn, wait a moment!"

Anatolis called out to Reyn, who was about to leave.

"I am preparing to attempt the Legendary breakthrough immediately. Whether I succeed or fail, it might attract some trouble."

Anatolis said, looking at the stone life flower behind him and his offspring nearby.

"So, for safety's sake, take this stone life flower and all my offspring with you. Leaving Trump and the other two to guard the vicinity is enough."

The Magic Wolves below Gold Rank had limited strength and wouldn't be much help if they stayed, so Anatolis entrusted his weaker offspring to Reyn, only leaving his three Gold Rank offspring behind.

Anatolis decided to give the stone life flower to Reyn.

Having visited the Red River Territory, Anatolis knew the stone life flower could play a greater role in Reyn's hands.

If he succeeded in breaking through to Legendary this time, his offspring would only receive better treatment and resources in the Red River Territory. If he failed, all these things would belong to Reyn eventually anyway; he was just giving them away sooner.

Anatolis could sense Reyn's powerful strength, and the speed of Reyn's growth constantly astonished him.

He felt that if he didn't successfully break through this time, the next time he saw Reyn, their strengths might be equal.

"Senior, are you sure?"

This time, it was Reyn's turn to confirm Anatolis's decision.

"Of course. Keeping this stone life flower here is a waste; it can only fulfill its greater purpose in your hands."

"Alright, Senior, please wait a moment, I'll be right back!"

Reyn rode Reck and rushed back to Red River Fortress at full speed, called Dora, and then rushed back to Magic Wolf Peak at full speed.

Dora was overjoyed when she learned they were bringing back the delicious stone life flower and excitedly followed Reyn.

With Reck traveling at full speed, the round trip took only a few hours. Reck's mastery of wind elementals had improved significantly, and the journey was lightning-fast flight the entire way.

"Is the big bad wolf really willing to give the delicious thing to us?"

Dora glanced fearfully at Anatolis, who was not far away, then her eyes fell on the stone life flower, and saliva dripped from the corner of her mouth.

"Of course, Senior Anatolis is a man of his word, Dora. You can safely move the stone life flower home!"

"Be careful not to damage the stone life flower."

After hearing Reyn's words, Dora finally mustered the courage to walk toward the stone life flower.

"Dora's strength is dozens of times greater than last time! Transplanting this delicious big tree is no problem at all, Reyn, just watch me!"

As Dora exerted her strength, the area where the stone life flower stood began to shake. Moments later, a small mountain floated up.

The roots of the stone life flower encompassed a large rock mass, and compared to the massive roots, the trunk of the stone life flower on the small mountain seemed quite petite.

"How is it, Reyn? Am I awesome?"

Dora looked at Reyn with a proud expression.

"Awesome, truly awesome!"

Reyn gave Dora a thumbs-up. Being able to keep such a massive rock mass floating stably certainly required strength.

"Then, Senior, I will head back now. I wish you success in breaking through to Legendary."

Anatolis calmly replied, "Go."

Reyn, accompanied by the Wolf Pack guarding Dora, escorted the stone life flower away from Magic Wolf Peak. The cave soon returned to silence, leaving only a large pit and a hole in the ceiling that had been expanded dozens of times.

"I will definitely succeed!"

Anatolis paid no mind to the changes in his lair, focusing all his attention on the law crystal before him.

The rhythm of law began to diffuse within the cave, and Anatolis's aura changed along with the fluctuations of the law crystal.

Around Magic Wolf Peak, Trump and his two brothers vigilantly watched for any disturbances, ensuring that no external factors interrupted their father.