Chapter 45: Growing Vigilance
Ian and the Grand Elder acted more like spectators. Only the three higher vampires fought and honed themselves. They fought to devour the blood of the beasts in the Inner Ring, and even got into some conflict due to treasures scattered at various locations, which most haven't escalated.
Within those two years, under the Grand Elder's guidance, Ian's knowledge of beasts grew, and his wilderness experience deepened. He could now recognize most poisonous and medicinal plants as well as use them for practical purposes, such as the concoction of medicine.
Ian might be stronger than the Grand Elder, but the Grand Elder's knowledge and experience vastly surpass Ian's!
At the age of 36, Ian and Grand Elder parted ways with the three and successfully entered the Core Ring. At this age, he had barely amassed enough biomass to upgrade his claws.
"We're finally here." Ian and the Grand Elder gazed up at the floating island above them, which overshadowed everything.
On Ian's estimate, it was five hundred meters high in the air. He could already feel several ominous auras within that made him feel threatened even at his current strength.
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Name: Ian
Age: 36 years old
Race: Lesser Vampire
Height: 7 Feet