Chapter 701: New base
Fang’s lack of wisdom meant he was currently incapable of cultivating in the traditional sense. He could only rely on his innate talent to grow stronger, which placed a natural cap on the speed and extent of his growth.
While this limitation was somewhat disappointing, Vlad didn’t let it sour his outlook. Instead, he smiled, choosing to focus on the bright side.
They had a powerful ally on their side—one who had already proven himself a valuable force on the battlefield. Even if it would take time for Fang to develop true intelligence, his raw might and beastly instincts were more than enough to make him a devastating asset in the battles to come.
"Understood," Vlad said, turning to the small yellow cat. "Then continue deepening your bond with him. There’s no point in forcing cultivation before he develops sentience. Focus on nurturing his potential and give him all the nourishment he needs to grow strong."
Jormungandr nodded firmly, already formulating a long-term plan for the T-Rex’s development. He understood his role clearly and had every intention of guiding Fang to his full potential.
With that, and all matters finally resolved, Vlad waved his hand. A silent gesture of dismissal. The three Sky Seed Depravitas—Jormungandr, Ouroboros, and Fafnir—nodded respectfully and left the room without further words.
Alone at last, Vlad exhaled and steadied his breathing. It was time to focus inward once more.
"A.I. Chip," he said calmly, "scan me."
Immediately, the robotic voice echoed in his mind:
[Host stats have risen exponentially due to evolution into a True Depravita. The previous baseline is no longer effective for accurate measurement. Does the host approve the use of the True Depravita baseline for recalculating stats?]
A glint of understanding flickered in Vlad’s eyes. Once values reached a certain magnitude, they lost practical context. Saying his strength was four hundred times that of a Level 1 warrior meant little. Claiming it was six hundred times stronger wasn’t much more informative.