The Witch Hunter System

Chapter 1171: Sovereign of Wind Spirits

Now that Vaan thought about it, the black eagle-looking Wind Spirit somewhat resembled one of the mythical birds of prey, the Roc.

The Roc was a mythical bird known for its enormous size, with wingspans reaching over 200 feet at the very least. It was a colossal creature, inherently born enormous, and capable of growing even larger.

The strongest of Rocs, the Heavenly Rocs, were even vastly larger, on a cosmic scale, residing in the boundless open void.

Whether it was the ordinary Roc or the stronger Heavenly Roc, it was said that wherever they fly, their enormous wings summon powerful windstorms and even spatial storms.

It was also because of the trail of windstorms, or spatial storms, they leave behind that the Rocs were considered the bringers of destruction, unleashing disaster and devastation across all regions in their path.

Recalling this, Vaan believed that his newly contracted Wind Spirit was a young Roc.

Even if it wasn’t a Roc, it was fully capable of evolving into a Roc with the help of the Profound Life Energy, which promoted the evolution and elevation of life.

"Caw..."

The Roc-like Wing Spirit called out to Vaan with newfound intimacy now that its life was bound to him. Through their connection, it could sense that Vaan didn’t bear it any ill will. He wouldn’t bully it like the other Wind Spirits.

Meanwhile, Vaan studied the Roc-like Wind Spirit, which had yet to bear a name.

"Although your spiritual body is composed of black feathers, your gem-like eyes are distinctly white, representing purity, goodness, and innocence, contrary to the symbolic values of your black feathers... A pure soul."

"I’ve decided. Henceforth, your true name shall be Celestite."

Shortly after Vaan granted Celestite its true name, a portion of his soul power was depleted, transforming into an orb of profound light, which melded into its body.

In that instant, Celestite’s spiritual body underwent a visible change: its talons and beak grew sharper and more deadly, its color became more distinct and real, seeming more physical, like a real Roc.

Its wings also grew larger, inching its appearance ever closer to a true Roc.

As Vaan watched Celestite’s transformation, his calm expression gradually changed, and he glanced at Celestite with a strange look.

Originally, Celestite was a genderless Wind Spirit.

However, after receiving its true name from Vaan, it seemed to have transformed into a female Wind Spirit.

’Why did this happen?’ Vaan questioned himself.

He wondered if he subconsciously preferred girls over boys. If his future children also happened to be all girls, wouldn’t he be filled with concern and headaches?

Couldn’t he have some boys?

Speaking of children, Vaan remembered that it was difficult for his women to bear him any children.

Although the Celestial Kingdom’s advanced technology had resolved the most common fertility problem between ordinary humans and witches, it couldn’t help him impregnate his women.

What he faced was not just the fertility problem of the witches, but also his bloodline.

Due to the difference in his powerful bloodline and physique, the difficulty of his women conceiving his children was significantly increased. Essentially, it was the same problem as cross-breeding, which was generally impossible without special methods or opportunities.

Fortunately, what the Celestial Kingdom lacked, the Myriad Sea God Palace definitely had.

The problem of interspecies breeding had been resolved as early as the Primal Chaos Era, allowing various races throughout Chaos to bond, even forming new races. ℝ𝒶ȮΒЕṧ

If Vaan wanted to have children with his women, there were multiple options he could pursue.

The simplest method was for him and his partners to consume Divine-rank Fertility Pills prior to dual cultivation. Depending on the quality of the Fertility Pill, fertilization was essentially guaranteed.

Besides the Fertility Pill, there were also some Dual Cultivation Methods that specifically enhanced the success rate of conception.

Fertility-related Magical Spells also worked.

In short, there were numerous methods and options available to increase the success rate or even guarantee a successful conception between different races.

The real problem comes after.

Generally, unnatural conception always carries a certain degree of risk for the maternal carrier.

Even if the maternal carrier was the stronger half, interspecies breeding via specialized fertilization methods required enormous energy, placing a heavy burden on the maternal carrier’s body.

After all, children born through these special fertilization methods, while unnatural, also inherit superior talents and bloodlines from both parents. There were even chances of acquiring a new, stronger bloodline as a result of bloodline fusion.

Thus, during pregnancy, the maternal carrier requires consistent care and supplements, not only to ensure the healthy development of the unborn child and its talents, but also to safeguard the maternal carrier’s health.

Without sufficient care and resources, the unborn child would drain the maternal carrier’s life force and energy for its own development, ultimately endangering the maternal carrier’s life.

If left untreated, both the maternal carrier and unborn child would be lost.

As such, fertilization was never the problem. The birth of a peerless talent required tremendous investment of time, care, and resources.

Depending on the quality of the unborn child’s bloodline, pregnancy could even last many years. During this period, the unborn child’s talent could be further enhanced with heavenly resources and special methods.

In fact, it was common practice among the major families in the Myriad Sea God Palace to seek interspecies marriage and breeding, then focus on the care of the maternal carrier, to ensure the birth of peerless talents.

Still, only beings with powerful and wealthy backgrounds could achieve this.

Without sufficient resources and care to provide for the maternal carrier, seeking a special conception was simply sending the maternal carrier to an early grave.

For this reason, Vaan didn’t dare to have his women conceive his children any time soon. At least, not until he had sufficient resources and supplementary methods to provide for them, ensuring the safety of both mother and child.

Until then, his Contracted Spirits were his children.

Looking at Celestite, who had transformed into a female Roc, Vaan quickly came up with additional names for this newly adopted daughter.

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[Status]

Fifth Spirit: Young Roc (Named Spirit) (Wind Spirit)

True Name: Celestite

Given Name: Celestine

Nickname: Cele

Spirit Rank: Middle Divine Rank (Mid-level Rank 6)

Unique Talent: Starwind Controller (10% Awakened)

Magical Abilities: [Telepathy], [Wind Manipulation], [Starwind Control]

Mana Capacity: 7650/14000

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After Celestite’s status refreshed, following her Named Spirit Transformation, Vaan noticed several new details, which surprised him.

Not only did Celestite level up after becoming a Named Spirit, but she had also partially awakened her unique talent, allowing her to control the Divine Starwind to some extent.

More importantly, she had truly become a Roc Wind Spirit.

Her evolutionary path was set; becoming a Heavenly Roc in the future was no longer just a possible option but the only one.

’It seems my breakthrough in the Soul Master Cultivation Path has also enhanced my innate divine ability...’

Vaan silently mused, believing it was the reason behind Name Bestowal’s strengthened effects.

"Cew, cew!"

Celestite flew around Vaan energetically after sensing her shocking transformation. Through their shared senses, Vaan experienced her joy, surprise, excitement, and even bottomless gratitude.

Evidently, Celestite did not expect to undergo such a startling transformation, simply by being bestowed a name.

As such, she even doubted whether Vaan was actually a True Divinity in disguise.

Nevertheless, after becoming a Young Roc and partially awakening her unique talent, Starwind Controller, Celestite also gained access to a wealth of new information.

Controlling the Starwind was essentially ruling over the Nine Divine Starwind Realm.

Time and again, Celestite had been bullied and shunned by other Wind Spirits for being born black, treated as a foreign spirit that didn’t belong to their world.

Yet, as it turned out, she was the noblest Wind Spirit of them all, a Royal Wind Spirit!

Celestite was born to rule over the Wind Spirits, yet not only were the Wind Spirits not loyal to her, but they had repeatedly suppressed her!

This was a blatant rebellion against the Sovereign of Wind Spirits!

"Cew—!!"

Celestite issued a long cry to the heavens, seemingly venting out all the injustice she had suffered over the years. The irony of being born royal yet forced to suffer like a criminal!

Suddenly, the heavens seemingly answered her call.

Rumble!

Celestite’s cry seemed to provoke changes in the unpredictable Nine Divine Starwinds.

For the first time in history, one of the nine Divine Starwinds broke away from its unpredictable routine and circled in the void region directly above Celestite. An ocean of wind energy descended, engulfing everything and suppressing heaven and earth.

All other windstorms were scattered away, and only the Starwind Energy remained in the area.

While other Wind Spirits felt oppressive by this domineering Starwind Energy, it empowered Celestite, making her feel like an absolute ruler of wind and the godly incarnation of the Divine Starwinds.

The other Wind Spirits in the region couldn’t help but lower themselves, submitting in fear amidst their shock and confusion.

Celestite was definitely the bringer of disaster, but she was also the Sovereign of Wind Spirits!

Meanwhile, Sovereign Trueblue and the other True Divinities were all dumbfounded by the turn of events.

Who could have known that the pitiful-looking Wind Spirit would turn out like this?