Worthless Profession: Dragon Tamer

Chapter 761, Spark Candidate

Translator: Silavin

The young man spoke with gravity. “You have only just passed me your banner. To do as what you would have in your place, I would require time and far more training. Commanding troops and deploying forces, these are things I still need to seek your guidance on. I hope you do not find it bothersome.”

“Of course not!” Tu Jing waved the bottle in his hand, laughing heartily. “I will naturally pass all that I know down to you. From now on, the Griffin Legion and the other soldiers shall be in your hands!”

“I will not bring disgrace to you!” The young man clasped his fists and bowed. This was not military etiquette, but merely him expressing his admiration for Tu Jing.

Only then did he turn his gaze towards Lu Fan.

“This person is…” He looked at Lu Fan, asking Tu Jing.

Tu Jing smiled and said. “Our Dragon Country’s Spark, the Dragon Tamer, Lu Fan.”

The young man was momentarily stunned upon hearing this, then smiled meaningfully. “So this is the renowned Dragon Country’s Spark. I had long heard he was young, but seeing him in person today, he is younger than I had imagined, hehe.”

Having said this, he showed none of the respectful attitude towards Lu Fan that other soldiers displayed. He was unwilling to even speak another word to Lu Fan.

He saluted Tu Jing, then said. “Uncle Tu, the battle on the frontlines is urgent. I will head out front. You may converse with your friend. I will not disturb you.”

With that, he leapt into the air, reaching a height of over ten metres, whereupon a Summoning Array appeared beneath him. There a Three Legged Fire Bird that had been bathed in flames flew out from within, catching the young man and carrying him towards the frontlines.

After he had departed, Lu Fan asked. “Senior Tu, who is he? Is he the one taking over your position?”

“Hehe, he is the one.” Tu Jing’s face bore a bitter smile as he shook his head. “He is surnamed Jin, called Jin Zhan. He appears young, and that is indeed the case. He has just turned forty this year. Though in ordinary people’s eyes he is already middle-aged, he is a Fifth Profession Player, reaching Level 131. Naturally, that means his lifespan is much longer than that of ordinary people, which is why he appears so young.”

“Level 131!?” Lu Fan was somewhat surprised upon hearing this.

Since Tu Jing used to be in his Fifth Profession, being at Level 130+ was not a surprise for Lu Fan.

After all, Tu Jing was a representative figure of Dragon Country. He was well known as Dragon Country’s God of War. For his Level to be above 130, that seemed reasonable.

But for Dragon Country to have another person who was forty years old at Level 131, that was truly unbelievable.

To reach Level 131 at forty years old meant that in his lifetime, he would most likely be able to touch upon Level 150 and truly utilise Divine Power!

Previously, Cherry Blossom Country’s strongest, Kage Tenshi, was only Level 130.

[No wonder Kage Tenshi, despite being so powerful, dared not cause trouble in Dragon Country. Just Jin Zhan alone could probably make Kage Tenshi flee in defeat. But, this person’s surname is Jin, which would suggest…]

Lu Fan suddenly thought of something and asked Tu Jing. “Is he related to Elder Jin, one of Dragon Country’s Three Elders?”

“How sharp!” Tu Jing smiled. “He is indeed related to Elder Jin. He is Elder Jin’s only Grandson. His Sky Mount is called the Three Legged Fire Bird. Though it is not a Three Legged Golden Crow, it is still an Epic Grade Sky Mount. The value of that one Sky Mount far exceeds my old friend, the Arctic Griffin King. His Three Legged Fire Bird was also obtained by Elder Jin through an extremely difficult Legendary Grade Mission, gifted for his sole Grandson.”

“He himself possesses a Hidden Profession. After obtaining this Three Legged Fire Bird, his strength increased even more rapidly, with his Level and Combat Power soaring like no tomorrow. Even in my prime, to subdue him would require considerable effort. I would have to use all the trump cards I have.”

For Tu Jing to say such words, this person’s strength needed no further elaboration.

More importantly, he was only forty years old. If he were the same age as Tu Jing, his Level would certainly be even higher, and even Tu Jing would definitely not be his match.

Therefore, considering his potential, this Jin Zhan was truly extraordinary. In all of Dragon Country, probably no one could call themselves a genius before him.

Of course, all except Lu Fan.

After all, Lu Fan was not a genius, but a true prodigy.

“This person truly has the makings of greatness for Dragon Country.” Lu Fan also nodded. “If Dragon Country could produce several more such talents, in another thirty years, it could probably sweep away great powers like Star Strip Country.”

“Indeed.” Tu Jing also nodded in agreement.

However, Lu Fan then scratched his head and smiled. “But speaking of this, I noticed his attitude towards me just now seemed unfriendly. I don’t know him, so why do I feel he harbours some hostility towards me?”

Tu Jing smiled awkwardly. After thinking for a moment, he decided to directly say it. “Actually, our Dragon Country’s Operation Spark was originally conceived based on Jin Zhan.”

“Operation Spark involves selecting Dragon Country’s most promising Player and devoting the entire nation’s resources to giving them the capability to battle against the Ancient Gods. And this most promising individual was always thought to be Jin Zhan. Whether it was his strength, potential, or character, he seemed like the perfect candidate. It was for this reason, Jin Zhan had put in ten times the usual effort, wanting to compete for the qualification to become Dragon Country’s Spark.”

“But the result…”

Lu Fan immediately understood and smiled. “I see. In the end, it was that I became Dragon Country’s Spark instead, right?”

Tu Jing nodded. “Jin Zhan is competitive by nature, though his heart is always in the right place. He always believed he would definitely become Dragon Country’s Spark. He never thought he would be outclassed by you. This made it somewhat difficult for him to accept it. So, his hostility towards you right now is normal.”

“Still, whether it’s me or Elder Han, we firmly believe that choosing you as Dragon Country’s Spark is absolutely the right choice. Compared to Jin Zhan, you are not lacking in anything, and moreover, as a Dragon Tamer, your potential is greater than his.”

“Though saying this is hurtful and difficult for Jin Zhan to accept, it is indeed the truth. If you were at the same Level, he might not even be able to handle one of your Pet Dragons. Since this is the case, Dragon Country naturally devotes its full efforts to cultivating you, who are more worthy of cultivating.”

“As for Jin Zhan, he can only serve as a backup, enjoying the resources you do not need.”

Such words left Lu Fan both amused and enlightened about why Jin Zhan was so displeased with him.

Indeed, having been a genius since childhood, yet now having to subsist on others’ leftovers… what ‘genius’ could accept such treatment?