Treasure-hunting: Into the Unknown

Zachary's aura changed dramatically once he put on the Ice Armor. The ice dragon carvings on his shoulders rose high, making him more extraordinarily handsome. On his chest was a three-clawed ice dragon soaring into the sky as two of the three-edged ice claws wrapped around his palm. An ice dragon-shaped waistband folded around his waist. It separated his lower body armor from his upper body rendering him taller. However, the most eye-catching thing on him was the dragon-head ice helmet that almost covered his entire head. It looked like an ice dragon with its teeth and claws bared. He looked powerful and extremely irresistible.

"You look great!" Anne looked Zachary up and down and nodded with satisfaction.

"It feels good, but I'm afraid it will frighten people if I wear it outside." Zachary tried to move around a bit. He felt that the Ice Armor was as light as an ordinary robe.

"I made sure to refine the Ice Armor so it can look like ice patterns on your skin and be hidden from onlookers," said Anne.

"Does that actually work?" Zachary raised his eyebrows.

"Not usually. But the Ice Armor has an ice element like the one you use and was made of ten-thousand-year-old magic ice. That way it can integrate into your body, and you can activate it whenever you use your element," Anne explained.

"Oh, I see. Anne, you are very considerate." Zachary was very grateful to her.

"Although the Ice Armor is a defense treasure, it has the ability to demonize whoever wears it. It can help you enter the demonizing state and increase your ice element's power. But you can't use it too frequently. The demonizing state can easily affect your mind. It will make you cold, ruthless, and bloodthirsty," Anne warned him.

"I see," Zachary nodded.

Then, Anne taught him how to hide the Ice Armor. After two attempts, Zachary successfully integrated the Ice Armor into his body. There were many wild icy patterns on his skin making it look magical.

"Your strength seems to have reached the seventh grade. Let's start cultivating early today. Let me help you break through the seventh grade of Imperial Level," Anne said.

"That sound

ack on that list again after today's fight. Maybe I can even rank higher this time around!" Zachary smiled lightly.

"By relying on the Blazing Roc? I'm afraid it will be difficult for you to reach your goal today. There are two treasure beasts already signed up before you. They rank fifth and sixth among Crane College's common treasure beasts. It's likely that your Blazing Roc will encounter them," Linda said.

"Okay," Zachary answered indifferently.

"Although you're relaxed now, you won't stay that way for long." With a glance at Zachary, Linda felt that he was up to something.

Zachary turned to look at her and continued, "I've been looking for Alisa these days, but I haven't seen her. Is she deliberately hiding from me?"

"Why would she be hiding from you? She was under orders to go off on some errand. She should be back soon. Who do you think you are to be able to make Alisa hide from you? As if!" Linda rolled her eyes at Zachary.

"I see. That's good to know," Zachary nodded.

Suddenly, there was an uproar in the crowd. Zachary and Linda looked to the direction of the sound. A treasure beast with wood patterns all over its body appeared in the common group's area, which was located in the center of the coliseum. It was like an elk with deer horns like branches coming out of its head. Its tail was waving in the air like a wooden whip. The treasure beast was emitting a strong Imperial Level aura.