Leon's gaze locked onto the Phantom Stalker, its sleek black fur blending seamlessly with the darkened forest. This was no ordinary beast—it was a predator of the highest caliber, thriving in the shadows. A perfect addition to his arsenal.
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The Battle for Dominance
The Phantom Stalker circled him cautiously, its silver eyes glowing ominously. The moment Leon shifted his stance, the beast vanished.
"Tch—fast."
Leon instinctively ducked as razor-sharp claws tore through the air where his neck had been. Without missing a beat, he spun around and slashed with his weapon, but his blade passed through thin air.
Phantom Phase.
A unique ability that allowed the beast to shift between dimensions, making it almost impossible to hit. A formidable ability—but not without weaknesses.
Leon activated Beastmaster's Call, summoning Nyx, his Darkwing Serpent. The massive serpent slithered forward, its black scales shimmering with dark energy.
"Dark Mist!"
Nyx unleashed a thick veil of darkness, expanding throughout the battlefield. The Phantom Stalker paused, its flickering form hesitating.
Got you.
Leon's eyes gleamed as he activated Soul Chain, his unique skill that linked his soul to a beast, increasing his influence over them.
The Phantom Stalker growled, sensing the impending suppression. It lunged again, but this time, Leon was prepared. He sidestepped, grabbing a Taming Stone from his inventory, and slammed it onto the beast's forehead.
"Submit."
The stone pulsed with light as the system attempted to bind the Phantom Stalker to him. The beast resisted fiercely, thrashing as its body flickered between realms.
A sharp pain lanced through Leon's mind as the beast fought against his will. The struggle lasted several moments before—
Ding!
[You have successfully tamed the Phantom Stalker (Mythic Grade).]
[Would you like to name your new companion?]
Leon exhaled slowly, wiping sweat from his brow. He looked at the panting beast, which now stood before him, awaiting his command.
"Your name will be… Umbra."
The newly named Umbra let out a low growl before bowing its head in acknowledgment.
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The Path to Growth
With Umbra now part of his team, Leon wasted no time. He needed to increase his level as fast as possible.
His next destination?
The Ruins of Thal'Zir—an ancient battlefield where powerful undead roamed. A perfect hunting ground for someone looking to level up quickly.
With his beasts by his side, Leon pressed forward, his resolve stronger than ever. He would reach Level 250—no matter what it took.
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