Surviving meant two things, winning and revenge and Adrian knew. He didn't hesitate for a second.“I accept the contract. I'll bond with you,” he forced himself back up and looked the dragon in the eye.What happened next was something no mortal had ever experienced in recorded history. The dragon's gaze locked on him and extended it's consciousness into Adrian's mind. It wasn't trying to possess him or control him, it formed a partnership bond, making both of them equal.“I know this may be strange to you, but this bond is different from what you have known. Normal spirits beast bond with cultivators have the beast serving the cultivator, but a bnd with a divine beast of my level can only work if it's equal. And to make that possible, I need to raise you to a level where we can be equal.” The dragon explained to him, not breaking it's gaze with him.To raise him to it's level, it had to share it's own essence, it's accumulated knowledge and most importantly, it's understanding of the

The spiritual energy inside the meditation chamber of the Ashford’s didn't just flow, it roared like the flames of the sun, pouring down and melting anything that came in its path.Adrian Kane grit his teeth, sweat stinging his eyes as the violent torrent of Qi hammered against his meridians. He was close, so close to the seventh level of Core Formation and he didn't want to let it go, he couldn't let it slip this time.Beside him, Yuki let out a trilling, anxious cry. The snow white spirit fox paced the edge of the summoning circle, her two tails moving in rhythm with Adrian’s ragged breathing.“Steady, Adrian,” Yuki’s voice echoed directly into his mind, her eyes closed and connected to his, peeking through his at the massive energy burst of the ancient bloodline surging through his veins. “The beast core is stabilizing. Push through!” She encouraged him, energy burning his skin.Adrian's eyes burned with flames, his body glowed with power and his core shook.“I can't do it anymore