428 Hunt a Prince
"There's only a few more versions of the Dance of Annihilation left in that severed tusk." Inala got up, getting ready to head out, "I'll make my Empyrean Zingers consume them. That way, Virala will never be able to perform one."
"The Dance of Annihilation is nothing but a Prime Skill taken to the extreme." Gannala said, "Even if Virala doesn't inherit the ancestor's version, he should be able to form a Skill or even a Prime Skill if he uses his abilities enough. And based on what I observed of him, he'll end up condensing it in a few years on his own."
"With his Mystic Grade Nature of Weaponisation, even a Skill of the Dance of Annihilation is enough to do the deed," Gannala said.
"But, if it is just the Dance of Annihilation, I wouldn't be so worried." Inala said, "Currently, the Mammoth Clansmen have fused with Pranic Beast eggs. So, that resonance wouldn't happen. Secondly, many of them have obtained a Tertiary Nature. So, they are immune to the effects of Weaponisation."
"Besides," He stared at Gannala, "Did you get the Gold or Mystic Grade Nature of Weaponisation?"
"That's what I'm worried about. Originally, I was only supposed to get the Gold Grade Nature of Weaponisation." Gannala expressed her worry, "But when I got its Mystic Grade version instead, I was confused."
"Was that not supposed to happen?" Orakha asked in confusion.
"Yes, the limit to getting a Nature naturally is the Gold Grade. This rule is absolute." Gannala said, "Virala used a certain treasure to upgrade his Weaponisation to the Mystic Grade. So, even if I have his memories and the Nature's details, I was only supposed to get a Gold Grade Weaponisation."
Gannala then explained the entire scenario as the trio of Inala, Orakha, and Asaeya listened with rapt attention.
Basically, when Virala gained the Nature of Weaponisation at the 44th Settlement, by reading his memories, the Supreme Tusk Gannala too obtained Weaponisation as its Secondary Nature. Getting the Nature at the same time created a window of opportunity for the Supreme Tusk Gannala to converse with Virala.
The problem stemmed from the fact that the Supreme Tusk Gannala had the Secondary Nature of Weaponisation. And when the previous Harrala swallowed its body and committed suicide alongside the Boar King, it was the Nature of Weaponisation that had taken the lead to consume all the Natures of the Boar King, Supreme Tusk Gannala, and the previous Harrala.
It was why the resultant star was the Nature Weapon with the Nature of Internal Astral Cultivator.
"The Supreme Tusk Gannala and the Boar King have a complex relationship. You can say that it was through the Boar King that the Supreme Tusk was born." Gannala said, "Internal Astral Cultivator doesn't simply use similar Natures as fuel to upgrade one of them. The fusion of the body, mind, and soul of the Boar King, Harrala, and the Supreme Tusk resulted in the creation of Internal Astral Creator. So, it uses the body, mind, and soul trapped in the Nature Weapons as fuel."
"To a certain extent, you can say that it's capable of growth like a living being." Gannala sighed, "As long as Virala equips Internal Astral Cultivator for a significant duration, it will end up devouring his Weaponisation and evolve further, becoming his Nature. Once that happens, he won't be limited to upgrading Nature Weapons to the Mystic Grade alone but also be capable of the same for his body."
"He'll hunt Empyrean Tusks to upgrade his Empyrean Tusk body to the Mystic Grade." Gannala said, "With his character, that's possible. After all, once Internal Astral Cultivator fuses with his Weaponisation, my influence on him will drop a lot, allowing him to do as he pleases."
"In the end, we'll be having a second Boar King on our hands." Inala groaned at the conclusion, thinking, 'He hasn't had a child yet. So, there's a Mystic Path left in him. If he takes advantage of it, he could become a terrifying existence too.'
"It seems…" Inala thought through things and referred to Blola's data to say, "There's a chance Virala will escape being a Mammoth Clansman."
"Dad!" Gannala shouted in a fluster, "What are you talking about?"
"Internal Astral Cultivator is part Empyrean Tusk and part Empyrean Boar King." Inala said, "If Virala wants to grow stronger, he'll end up leaning towards the Empyrean Boar King's side. Similar to how the Transcendent Eater ended up devouring Blola's Empyrean Tusk Spirit Container and replacing itself, Virala might choose to do the same."
'Man, at this rate, Loot would end up becoming real.' Inala felt his back was drenched with cold sweat by now. He merely had the thought but based on the data in his possession, he could already see a path for Virala to break free of his status as a Mammoth Clansman.
Prime Skill—Empyrean Slip!
"Let me check something first." Inala touched Gannala and accessed her mindspace, absorbing all the information she had regarding Virala.
He then used Mystic Skill Creator while thinking of a future path for Virala based on his character, 'He wants to become the strongest and be free enough to do anything he wants. Towards that, getting a Nature Weapon of Astral Chart is his greatest desire. With that, he'll become unrivalled. So, once he understands Internal Astral Cultivator's true potential, he'll take advantage of his Mystic Path to transform into a full-fledged Empyrean Tusk and possibly even attain the Supreme Tusk status.'
'And then, he'll devour all Empyrean Tusks to upgrade his body to the Mystic Grade.' Inala sighed as there existed a clear path of success for Virala in this regard, 'As an Empyrean Tusk, he would no longer be subjected to Gannala's influence and be able to do as he pleases.'
"I was right, Virala will escape being a Mammoth Clansman." Inala nodded.
"Dad!" Gannala shrilled, "Please don't mess around. Once a Mammoth Clansman, always a Mammoth Clansman, no matter how dangerous he might be."
"He'll become a Mystic Grade Empyrean Tusk." Inala nodded, watching Gannala's expression visibly brighten in response before speaking, "But with the Boar King's motivations. He'll devour the Empyrean Tusks to evolve further as one himself."
"The herd probably wouldn't resist in such a situation." Gannala said sullenly, "As long as he can reach the Mystic Grade, they would happily sacrifice themselves after leaving their inheritances in me."
"Mystic Grade again…" Orakha sighed, "Anyway, let's drop this topic for the time being and focus on finding Virala first. We'll decide once we kill him."
"He has a second body hiding in the 102nd Empyrean Tusk's Secondary Nature slot." Inala said, "I have no intentions of targeting him for the upcoming decade unless he interferes with my plans."
"Are you being serious?" Orakha growled in anger, "If he succeeds, he'll come after the Mammoth Clan."
"Doesn't matter." Inala shrugged, 'Once I evolve, I'll have the power to deal with him.'
"Anyway, bring Maroppa here later." Inala said, "Let her stay beside Gannala for the time being. With her strength, she can prevent anything unforeseen from happening to Maroppa. We can't risk losing her."
"Moreover, I'll create her Secondary Nature." Inala said in seriousness, "Once that happens, we don't have to worry about her safety being compromised anymore."
"Alright," Orakha nodded, seeing Gannala nod to understand that Inala was capable of what he boasted. The Mudropper's power was too precious to leave in the hands of Virala. Hence, they had to take precautions to erase any chances he had in regards to gaining it.
"Hmmm, okay, that'll work..." Inala stared at Asaeya, "I'll use this chance to change your Tertiary Nature to something better."
He then asked Gannala, "You're able to create Nature Weapons, equip it on others, and take on a Nature Weapon form yourself, right?"
"Yes," Gannala nodded, "I just can't equip any Nature Weapons on myself as my slots are full."
"That'll work then." Inala then stared at Orakha, "Let's get going now."
"We'll hunt a Prince."
