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[Vine Technique (Advanced) Proficiency +1, Current 83/500]
A small, pale blue ball of energy quietly drifted out from the crocodile lizard's corpse and entered Han Ning's body.
Druid growth progress +25
The relevant information immediately appeared on the panel.
[Beginner Druid Lv4 → Lv5! Current progress (1/2000)]
"Gone?"
After waiting a second or two, Han Ning did not notice anything unusual.
He originally thought that breaking through to Lv5 would greatly enhance his abilities.
The expected warm current and surge of power did not materialize.
Just as Han Ning looked puzzled.
Swish!
Three distinctly different, seemingly ancient, patterns appeared on the panel before my eyes.
They appear as the earth, stars, and a blurry green mist, respectively.
At the same time, information about the three marks flooded into Han Ning's mind.
Information flows quickly and goes quickly.
"This is... a druid society!"
Han Ning stood there, his eyes somewhat unfocused.
Associations are where Druids join different "circles," which can also be understood as "small groups," "schools of thought," etc., in order to acquire different specializations.
In general, the "circles" that Druids can form are divided into three: Earth, Star, and Spore.
Three marks, like three shimmering orbs of light, floated in front of him.
1. Earth Society: Unearth the power hidden deep within the forest and the earth. All things grow through your hands, and all living beings that walk on the earth sing the poems of the earth.
Earth Druids can gain a deeper understanding of and accelerate the growth cycle of plants, guiding them to undergo positive, directional evolution, and all skills related to the earth are amplified.
At the same time, it enhances the metamorphosis abilities of terrestrial organisms, giving them greater adaptability, tougher defense, and longer endurance when they undergo terrestrial morphological changes.
Its core lies in taking root in the earth, drawing strength from it, and becoming a steadfast guardian and shaper of nature on land.
2. Star Society: Storms are your wings, dragon scales are your armor, ride the thunder and soar through the heavens.
Druids swear an oath to the stars, sensing the power of the heavens and the stars, receiving their blessings, and gaining more versatile abilities.
When stars transform into the forms of celestial birds, flying dragons, or even legendary dragons, they gain unparalleled speed, explosive power, powerful defensive scales, and an affinity for wind and lightning elements.
It pursues the ultimate individual power and dominance over the sky, transforming itself into the overlord of the sky.
Spore Society: The flower of life blooming amidst decay. Decay is not the end, but the cradle of new life. To control this cycle is to be the master of life and death.
Spore Druids are more like necromancers; death, gangrene, fungal growth, and spore formation are simply part of life to them. They can manipulate these spores at will to strengthen themselves while harming their enemies.
They walk on the edge of life and death, manipulating the power of decay and rebirth.
[Choose one of the following societies at Lv5. You can choose the other two societies as you reach the corresponding levels in the future.]
The Three Great Societies!
Looking at the contents of the three societies, Han Ning fell into thought.
In this world, the sky is constantly filled with fierce winds. If one could control the storms and soar freely through the heavens, forming a society with the stars would be quite appealing.
But right now he's weak, and he's still human. He'll definitely need to consume energy in the sky, and the earth is his foundation.
The Spore Society seems rather mystical; I don't quite understand it.
After much thought, Han Ning felt that his current situation made it most suitable for him to form a society with the Earth.
Joining the Earth Society not only enhances the ability to cultivate plants, but also improves one's Transfiguration abilities.
Dual support in terms of logistics and combat capability.
Although the land will gradually be submerged by the black tide, it will not disappear. Even if it does disappear, it will be sometime in the future.
"Let's go with the Earth Society. We can always choose other societies later."
The resolution has been made.
He touched the ball of light on the earth with his mind.
Wow~
The ball of light transformed into flowing water and entered his body.
A series of ideas about commencing a community with the earth entered the brain.
He looked around.
Some distance from the resort, it lies on the edge of a flooded, low-lying area, with soft, wet mud and exposed, cold, rain-washed rock bases underfoot.
The muddy rain kept pounding on him and washing over the ground beneath his feet.
This is the scent of the earth, a mixture of the smell of soil, rocks, and rain.
Han Ning strode to a relatively solid piece of land with shallow water.
Then press your body completely against the ground, face down, and kiss the earth.
He plunged his hands deep into the damp soil beside him, his ten fingers gripping the mud and small pebbles tightly.
The icy rain instantly soaked through his clothes, chilling him to the bone.
But he didn't care at all. Instead, he closed his eyes and devoted all his spirit and thoughts to connecting with the earth beneath his feet.
Guided by the knowledge in his mind, he began to call out.
Without complex incantations or mysterious psychic dances, the core of the Earth Society's rituals lies in the most primal and direct contact and resonance.
He transformed his spiritual power into invisible roots, trying to reach downwards, downwards, and downwards again, to touch the thick, nurturing power of the earth's veins.
He imagined himself as a seed, eager to break through the soil and draw nourishment from the earth.
"Boom!"
A deep rumble of thunder sounded in the sky at just the right moment, as if accompanying the ceremony.
Han Ning's body trembled slightly, not from the cold, but from an indescribable, heavy, and immense power that was beginning to slowly flow into his body from the depths of the earth, through his hands that were stuck in the soil and his body that was pressed together with it.
"hiss……"
The snow cake seemed to sense something.
Like a loyal servant, it lay prostrate on the ground, mimicking its master's actions.
This power is not fiery; instead, it carries a calm coolness.
It washed over his limbs and nourished his flesh and bones.
Flesh and blood rapidly regenerate, becoming stronger.
Energy is constantly being aggregated and compressed.
The human body is undergoing subtle changes.
I don’t know how much time has passed.
Han Ning's forehead felt slightly hot.
A yellowish-brown mark resembling a continuous mountain range quietly appeared, shimmering with a faint light, before quickly disappearing beneath his skin, leaving only a strange feeling of being intimately connected to the earth beneath his feet.
[Earth Society Ceremony Completed]
Unlock the Earth Society's exclusive skill tree
Han Ning raised his head and opened his eyes.
At this moment, his eyes burned with an earthy yellow halo.
From the pores of his body, wisps of emerald green and earthy yellow light emanated from the damp earth, like water vapor, enveloping his entire body.
At this moment, the calm energy of the earth and the vibrant energy of nature converged, making Han Ning appear like a child of the earth, filled with a mysterious aura.
Soon, the light disappeared, and he returned to his human form.
"This sense of power."
Han Ning clenched his powerful hand, and a series of new skills came to mind.
After joining the Earth Society, he awakened a total of three new skills, namely—
[Beast Form], [Wild Blessing], [Wild Growth]
"Transfiguration!"
The moment he sensed the beast form, Han Ning couldn't help but show a hint of joy on his face.
Polymorph, the core combat skill of the Druid!
Chapter 53 Beast Spirit
[Beast Form]: The Druid communicates with the beast spirit and guides natural energy to temporarily reshape flesh and blood, transforming into a beast form.
After transforming, it automatically learns the talents and skills of the transformed object, and its strength is linked to its own level.
【Wild Blessing】: Releases a blessing from the wilderness upon yourself or a target, increasing defense, elemental resistance, mental resistance, accelerating stamina recovery, and healing injuries.
[Wild Growth]: Consumes a large amount of spiritual energy to control the plants to grow wildly within a certain range. (Accelerated Growth is the advanced level; its usage is unlocked when the progress value is fully accumulated.)
Of the three skills, only Crazy Growth did not provide an information flow for its release. The other two skills, on the other hand, were like a sudden enlightenment, instilling in Han Ning's mind how to cultivate and how to release them.
[Class: Earth Druid (Intermediate)]
[Level: Lv5 (1/2000)]
[Spiritual Power: 50/50]
【Mental Power: 2】
【Skill: