Because the consciousness of the Ice Fairy lacks physical support, relying entirely on the complex Spirit Pattern Array and soul, and its structure is naturally similar to humans, unlike Essence Spirit Beasts, which are difficult to change, most fairy-type Spirit Beasts develop a tangible reference point after contracting with a Spirit Master, quickly being influenced by their counterpart.

On a positive note, they are innocent and highly adaptable, always in harmony with their Spirit Master.

But on the downside, almost every fairy-type Spirit Beast contracted by humans turns out differently, just like every person's character differs.

So the question arises, what inconveniences does this characteristic bring?

Clearly...

For research purposes, the variables are difficult to control and extremely unstable.

It's not that wild fairy-type Spirit Beasts, including the Ice Fairy, haven't been observed evolving in the wild, with individuals like the tribe leader, the Frost Queen, as references.

But... after contracting, the species' "general traits" are overshadowed by "individual traits."

Among Miracle Masters and researchers, there are hidden talents, and studying how these charming fairies with different personalities might evolve is not impossible.

However, human research inevitably channels resources into projects that are more likely to produce results and more meaningful.

Just like no one really studies how to cure Ore Disease, which affects no one and isn't contagious, Ice Fairies are very rare, and naturally contracted individuals are seldom seen, coupled with the fact that fairy-type Spirit Beasts are notoriously difficult...

So after hitting a few walls, people stop paying attention to fairy-type Spirit Beasts.

Even those who have already contracted fairy Spirit Beasts or are especially fond of them and are willing to fund researchers or Miracle Masters can barely access those truly skilled researchers and Miracle Masters.

That doesn't mean there's no progress.

So far, four kinds of fairy Spirit Beasts of which a change in personality through induction leads to evolution have been clearly identified, but this doesn't include the Ice Fairy.

And in attempts by researchers and Miracle Masters, Ice Fairies have indeed yielded three evolution forms resembling different subspecies.

[Frost Knight], [Frost Trap Master], [Frost Fighter].

Yet these seem more like sacrificing variability for specialization, with no fundamental enhancement, and none reaching the Purple tier.

Of course, highly accomplished Evolution Miracle Masters can turn decay into magic, evolving a small Ice Fairy into one with Purple Legendary Level Potential isn't difficult.

However, such high-level Miracle Masters are distinguished guests of major powers, unreachable without True Master Level strength, let alone their schedules likely being filled years or even decades ahead.

Clearly, Leng Shengnan lacks this background.

When hearing that Lin Guang had relevant research data, Leng Shengnan's face revealed astonishment and longing.

Ancient Martial Spirit Master?

Lin Guang's meaning is...

The Ice Fairy can also evolve into a Possession-type Spirit Beast?

The so-called Possession-type Spirit Beast is a branch of Equipment Spirit Beasts.

To become an Ancient Martial Spirit Master, one must have a Possession-type Spirit Beast.

Once a Possession-type Spirit Beast merges with the Spirit Master, the contract is almost unbreakable, forming a symbiotic relationship that grants the Spirit Master powerful physical attributes and direct Ether manipulation, as well as mutual growth capability—known as Body Refining.

This means the Spirit Master must personally engage in offense and defense.

Over five hundred years since the great upheaval, Ancient Martial Spirit Masters and Masters of War are quite rare.

The reason is simply that it's too cumbersome and requires great talent.

Also... frankly, it's easy to die.

Conversely, if one can continue down this path, they will become the crème de la crème among the same tier.

Because in battle, mutual amplification is ever-present, the matured Ancient Martial Spirit Master and Master of War, using almost any skill and Spirit Pattern, as long as the proficiency is high enough, aligned with the attributes of the possessed Spirit Beast, can virtually be seen as Mystical Techniques of the same tier, with immense power.

Leng Shengnan follows the Master of War path and is therefore quite familiar with Possession-type Spirit Beasts and has indeed considered contracting an Ice Element Possession-type Spirit Beast in the future.

But the Ice Sword Spirit was something she contracted by navigating connections and at great expense, and Possession-type Spirit Beasts are even rarer, truly without paths...

And she had never heard of a fairy-type Spirit Beast evolving into a Possession-type midway.

In truth, there are quite a few Possession-type Spirit Beasts in this world, like the [Hundred Battle Armor] hosting heroic spirits, the [Clear Spring Battle Armor] that restores Ether and Spiritual Power rapidly when worn, providing massive Life Force [Power of Terasque]... and the most classic [Wrathful Flame Soul].

But regardless of whether they can evolve again, most were initially already Possession-type Spirit Beasts, at worst evolved or transformed from other equipment-type Spirit Beasts.

If other types of Spirit Beasts wish to change in essence from life to equipment, nine out of ten will "die," lacking growth and living traits.

That isn't evolution, that's being swiftly refined into a Spiritual Artifact...

There are exceptions, but almost all are unreplicable miracles, like the [White Phoenix Parrot] jumping straight to [Fire Immortal Phoenix], even Hu Tuzhi cannot replicate it, let alone the capricious fairy-type Spirit Beasts.

So.

Leng Shengnan should have scoffed at such whimsically fantastic talk.

She should have had no patience, turned around, and left without listening further.

However...

The person who spoke was Lin Guang, who repeatedly performed miracles.

So Leng Shengnan's heart started uncontrollably feeling excited.

Licking her lips, she politely asked, "Lin Guang, I recall you previously mentioned... your parents researched Water Spirit Beasts, right?"

"Yes, but water and ice are quite closely related attributes, in some respects can be interconnected."

"...Is that so?"

Leng Shengnan, originally no research expert, paid no particular attention and said earnestly, "Junior, what would it take for you to share this data with me?"

However, Du Qing on the side squinted slightly.

This explanation is quite far-fetched.

While ice is just another state of water, the corresponding Ice Attribute Ether and Water Attribute Ether aren't simply just matter, they embody various concepts and symbols, like Ice Attribute Ether being sluggish, calm, while Water Attribute being versatile, highly adaptable, etc.

But thinking it over, Du Qing didn't delve further, acknowledging Lin Guang's superior talent and knowledge, feeling unqualified to doubt, attributing it to Lin Guang's father's extraordinary gift.

If not, could it be Lin Guang fabricated this data himself?

"Senior, you're flattering me, it's just an unproven hypothesis. You should know the [Ice Blade Armor Ghost], right?"

"Of course." She nodded.

The [Ice Blade Armor Ghost] has Purple Legendary Level Potential, attributes Ghost/Ice, an equipment-type Magical Beast that can possess any humanoid Spirit (beast).

A spirit bonded with it will accumulate a thick frost armor, arms extending sharp ice blades, becoming battle-fervent, barely distinguishing strength among foes, often perishing on the path to challenge others—further enhancing [Ice Blade Armor Ghost]'s rarity.

This possession is permanent, even described as "fusion" or "seizing," spirit mastery over other Attribute Ether deteriorates, even contracted [Ice Blade Armor Ghost] can't be peeled away, Spirit Master's temperament warping into combative and mindless, thus classified as a Magical Beast.

[Ice Blade Armor Ghost] is particularly strong among Magical Beasts, Leng Shengnan's Talent being [Frost Power], there's no way it doesn't resonate.

Lin Guang got straight to the point: "First, we hypothesize [Ice Blade Armor Ghost] might be another wild evolution of [Ice Fairy]."

"..."

"Don't you find it odd? No one has ever seen [Ice Blade Armor Ghost] before possession."

Pausing momentarily, Leng Shengnan suddenly got inexplicably excited: "Do you mean... no, has this data's author seen it?"

"And you mean... its initial form is the Ice Fairy?!"

The little creature beside her excitedly painted a ⑨ in the air: "Chirp chirp chirp!!"

Lin Guang smiled and nodded.

But the next moment, the excitement in Leng Shengnan's eyes faded away, seemingly recalling past events, sighing, then letting out a bitter smile.

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