Chapter 69: The Synergy of Dragon and Tiger

The little gray who had stood up again was no longer the towering, ferocious Tyrannosaurus rex. At this moment, he had transformed into a human form.

Standing before Wang Liang was a man just under two meters tall, his body covered in firm muscles and bronze-colored skin. His head was bald, and his somewhat square face was dominated by a pair of eyes that seemed about to burst out.

His mouth was not large; when closed, nothing unusual was visible, but when opened, it revealed jagged teeth identical to those of the fierce Tyrannosaurus rex he once was.

Yet he cared little about this. On his body was the fine skin praised by the Song people—a glossy, shining surface marked with two layers of tattoos in blue and red.

The blue tattoos formed the base, spreading from his back to his chest. They depicted nearly a hundred different creatures: Tyrannosaurus rex, Velociraptors, Giganotosaurus, carnivorous Ceratopsians, Majungasaurus, Therizinosaurus, Pachycephalosaurs, squids, tree frogs, vipers, and many others.

Each creature displayed unique expressions. The fierce beasts like the Tyrannosaurus roared with open mouths, as if resisting some threat, while smaller animals such as squids and tree frogs hid behind the larger creatures, seemingly evading danger.

Every animal showed distinct behavior, and together, they formed a kind of blue chainmail draped across the little gray.

Over this base layer, red tattoos were inked directly on his back, overlapping the blue. The red design was a descending tiger, its eyes precisely aligned with the Tyrannosaurus’s mouth and the head of a wild boar.

These two different tattoos blended in a fascinating way, giving the impression that the descending tiger was devouring the power of those hundreds of beasts, continuously growing stronger.

This feeling was most vivid when the little gray turned around, the tiger on his back glaring fiercely at onlookers. It was clear these two layers of tattoos symbolized his origin and his growth.

After transforming into a human, the little gray was not unclothed; he was bare-chested but wore a pair of leather pants still adorned with barbs on the lower half.

On his right arm was the armguard formed from the Screaming Scythe. This armor stretched from his shoulder all the way to his fingertips, resembling a limb made of numerous white bone shards, making his right arm noticeably larger than his left.

Stretching his body slightly, the little gray smiled broadly at Wang Liang.

That smile erased all of his previous solemnity.

His face once conveyed a silent majesty, but now, with his mouth full of sharp teeth, he looked like a demon.

[Name: None (Fierce Tyrannosaurus Rex)]

[Gender: Male]

[Occupation: None]

[Level: 30 (15%)]

[Status: Guard (Loyal)]

[Attributes (No Equipment): Strength 50, Agility 36, Constitution 28, Spirit 22, Condition: Good, Unallocated Attribute Points: 0]

[Talent: Fusion (Activated)]

[Skills: Bite Mastery Level 3, Stealth (Adjust Infrared Sensing, Change Body Color) Level 2, Devour Proficiency Level 2, Charge Beginner Level 1, White Tiger Vitality Slaughter Technique Beginner Level 1]

[Secondary Profession: None]

[Equipment: Screaming Scythe]

[Description: A hybrid creature formed from the genes of nearly a hundred species including Tyrannosaurus rex and vipers, brought to life through the heart essence blood of a wild boar demon beast and numerous small demon corpses. Possesses immense strength and considerable intelligence. After practicing the White Tiger Vitality Slaughter Technique, finally transformed into humanoid form, becoming a minor demon.]

Wang Liang nodded in satisfaction upon seeing these stats. Although he was no match for his steward Xiao Lan, this was more than enough to protect himself.

Thinking it over, Wang Liang raised his hand and tossed the Demon Tiger Kill Pack to the little gray.

“Here, this is yours. Put whatever you want inside it.”

The little gray accepted the Demon Tiger Kill Pack and thanked him, then hung it at his waist.

It looked odd, like a tiger-skin pouch dangling from his belt, but he didn’t care.

He stood seriously by Wang Liang’s side, eyes constantly scanning the surroundings.

Though Wang Liang had regained some health, the stamina and strength he had expended had yet to recover fully.

This was the dangerous part of the Sacrificial Slash—after using it, full recovery took at least a day.

Wang Liang couldn’t push himself further; all he could do was have the little gray guard him while he applied the Holy Oil he had redeemed earlier.

This oil was exchanged after the last game ended, intended to help restore stamina after using the Sacrificial Slash.

As he rubbed the oil onto his body, a cold wind swept nearby, tightening Wang Liang’s heart. Grasping the Slash Sword, he turned to look.

“Friend Duocai, don’t be alarmed. It’s just me.”

Recognizing the voice of the City God of Lu, Wang Liang remained vigilant. He didn’t understand why the City God would appear here at such a moment.

“Friend Duocai, there’s no need to worry. The battle outside is over. We were concerned something might have happened to you, so we came quickly.”

As the City God spoke, the sound of horse hooves approached, and a faint moisture filled the air.

It was evident that, besides the City God, soldiers from the barracks and ghost soldiers from the Dragon King Temple’s aquatic faction were also arriving.

In the next instant, the Fish General appeared amid a splash of water.

Upon landing, he immediately noticed the little gray standing behind Wang Liang.

Before he could speak, the little gray glared at him, causing him to step back in fright.

Fish General then looked at the little gray and said, “Heavens, the harmony of dragon and tiger. Though just beginning, this path has already been taken. No wonder Your Honor came to strike this demon tiger—it was for the development of your own guard.”

No sooner had Fish General finished than the City God glanced at the little gray. However, he did not follow this path; even if he stared at the little gray for a long time, he would see nothing.

“Fish General, what do you mean by ‘harmony of dragon and tiger’?”

“You may not know, Lord Lu, but this lord’s guard has the nature of a dragon. Yet, he is clearly cultivating tiger-based techniques. These two—dragon and tiger—either battle fiercely within, causing the loss of all, or they harmonize, stirring winds and clouds.

Look here; it’s obvious he has chosen the path of harmony between dragon and tiger—a path that leads directly to the Immortal Realm.”

Hearing this, the City God’s gaze toward the little gray changed.

He silently thought that he had underestimated Friend Duocai. He would have to grant him more benefits later. No, he must credit Duocai with the great merit.

With that in mind, the City God hurried forward and asked, “Friend Duocai, I sensed the demon aura at Jingyang Ridge dissipate quickly just now. Has the demon tiger been slain?”