Two weeks passed in a blur of training, classes, and cultivation.
Krishak's progress remained steady.
His cultivation had already reached the Late Grandmaster Realm, and thanks to his flawless foundation, his actual combat power was comparable to an Early King Realm expert.
Among six-year-old students, his strength was beyond comprehension.
Even among most academy instructors, only a handful could match him.
Yet Krishak remained calm and focused.
He had no intention of revealing his full abilities.
That changed when the academy announced its first wilderness mission.
The first-year students were gathered in the central courtyard.
Instructor Rajan stood before them.
"Tomorrow, your class will enter the Azurewood Forest."
The students erupted into whispers.
Rajan raised a hand.
"This is not a competition."
"It is a practical survival exercise."
"Your objectives are to gather beast cores, medicinal herbs, and complete assigned tasks."
He paused.
"Instructors will supervise from a distance, but you will be expected to rely primarily on yourselves."
Krishak's eyes gleamed faintly.
This would be his first opportunity to explore the wild areas surrounding the academy.
The next morning, dozens of students entered the forest in small teams.
Towering trees blocked much of the sunlight.
The air was rich with spiritual energy.
Krishak walked with his classmates, but after ensuring he had fulfilled the mission requirements, he quietly separated from the group.
His senses spread outward.
The deeper he ventured, the stronger the beasts became.
Most were ordinary mutated creatures.
But one distant aura caught his attention.
It was powerful, pure, and distinctly intelligent.
More importantly, it carried a high-grade bloodline.
Krishak changed direction immediately.
In a secluded clearing, Krishak found the source.
Lying beneath a shattered tree was a silver wolf cub.
Its fur shimmered faintly in the sunlight.
Blue markings traced elegant patterns along its body.
Although it appeared young, its eyes were unusually intelligent.
A deep wound ran along its side.
The cub growled weakly as Krishak approached.
Despite its condition, it retained remarkable dignity.
Krishak's expression softened.
"This is no ordinary beast."
In advanced worlds, creatures with superior bloodlines and high intelligence were known as spiritual beasts.
Unlike ordinary beasts, spiritual beasts could cultivate, understand complex emotions, and form profound bonds with cultivators.
Krishak knelt and examined the cub carefully.
Its bloodline was exceptional.
Its spiritual fluctuations were pure.
Most importantly, its intelligence was already comparable to that of a child.
Krishak had not yet contracted a beast.
Although Earth's summoners often formed contracts with available creatures, few understood the true significance of choosing a companion.
A contract was more than a battle arrangement.
It was a partnership.
A relationship of trust.
Krishak met the cub's wary gaze.
"You and I may be destined to walk the same path."
Krishak withdrew medicinal herbs and applied them skillfully.
He circulated spiritual energy to stabilize the cub's condition.
The wolf watched him closely.
Its hostility gradually faded.
After several hours, the cub was able to sit upright.
It approached Krishak cautiously and touched its head to his hand.
A sign of acceptance.
Krishak smiled.
"Then let us form a contract."
Using knowledge far beyond Earth's methods, Krishak drew a simple but profound soul pact.
The formation glowed softly.
The silver wolf stepped into the circle without hesitation.
Threads of light connected their souls.
Krishak felt a surge of shared awareness.
The cub's instincts, emotions, and latent bloodline power became faintly accessible to him.
At the same time, the cub benefited from Krishak's extraordinarily pure spiritual energy.
The contract was complete.
Krishak studied the young wolf thoughtfully.
Its silver fur reminded him of moonlight.
And its fierce determination brought to mind his younger sister, Luna.
He smiled.
"Your name will be Lunafang."
The cub barked happily and rubbed against him.
Through their connection, Krishak sensed gratitude and trust.
When Krishak returned to the designated meeting point, the silver wolf cub trotted beside him.
The surrounding students stared in shock.
"A contracted beast?"
"How did he contract such a creature?"
Even Instructor Rajan was visibly surprised.
He examined the cub carefully.
"This beast is extraordinary. It seems to have some intelligence. But how is that possible?"
Krishak simply replied, "I found him injured in the forest."
Rajan looked at Krishak for a long moment, then nodded.
"Fortune favors the prepared."
That night, Lunafang curled up beside Krishak's bed in the dormitory.
Through their bond, Krishak sensed the cub's excitement and loyalty.
He gently stroked its silver fur.
In his previous life, he had known countless powerful companions.
Yet this small creature felt uniquely precious.
For the first time in this life, he had found a partner who would grow alongside him.
Krishak looked out at the moonlit sky.
His journey on Earth had entered another new stage.
And with Lunafang by his side, the road ahead felt a little less lonely.