Zhou Qi looked at the captured Yi Serpent Person Leader, his thoughts racing.
He still had two animal enhancement slots left, so he might as well use one on her.
This Yi Serpent Person was remarkably strong; if she could be used by him, she might become a great help in expanding his influence in the Geocentric World, and her appearance also conformed to human aesthetics. Without further hesitation, he activated the Evolution Space to enhance her.
“Ding, consuming ten million Evolution Points, the Yi Serpent Person has been enhanced into a First-Order Yi Serpent Person. Congratulations, Host, for gaining Elementary favorability with the First-Order Yi Serpent Person.”
As the unique notification sound of the Evolution Space echoed in his mind, a soft glow emanated from the Yi Serpent Person Leader.
Her wounds healed at a visible rate, her previously dim eyes gradually brightened, and her aura became stable and smooth. She trembled slightly, seemingly sensing this new power.
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“Ding, consuming one hundred sixty million Evolution Points, the Yi Serpent Person has been enhanced into a Fifth-Order Yi Serpent Person. Congratulations, Host, for gaining the Fifth-Order Yi Serpent Person’s undying loyalty.”
“Ding, congratulations, Host, for successfully enhancing a Fifth-Order Yi Serpent Person and advancing to a First-Order Apostle. You have gained new talents: Snake King Body, Special Senses, Hunting Instinct, and Level One Arcane Energy Control.”
The light of evolution reached its peak. Within the light, the Yi Serpent Person Leader’s body underwent earth-shattering changes. When the light dissipated, a shocking presence appeared before them.
Her body stood tall at five meters, with perfect proportions and an impactful presence.
Her original grey skin had transformed into something like top-grade mutton-fat jade, delicate and warm, subtly emitting a soft luster. Every inch of her skin seemed to speak of mysterious power.
Her facial features were deeper and more defined. The middle of her three blood-red eyes was now larger and emitted an even more mysterious light, as if it could perceive all things in the world.
Her lips curved slightly upward, revealing sharp fangs with a cold aesthetic.
Her upper body muscles were smooth and firm, full of explosive power. Her arms were thick and strong, and her fingernails were like sharp blades, gleaming with cold light.
Her lower body, the snake tail, was covered in a layer of scales that shimmered with a metallic luster. These scales were tightly interlocked, like sturdy armor, making a crisp sound when she moved.
Zhou Qi was momentarily stunned. Was there something wrong with the Evolution Space? Previously, the enhancements had always leaned towards the grotesque and terrifying, so why had it changed like this now?
Immediately, he opened the Familiar Panel:
Apostle: Fifth-Order Yi Serpent Person Leader
Rank: Advanced Life Form
Race: Yi Serpent Person
Gene: Advanced Yi Serpent Person Gene
Life Essence: Carbon-based Life
Talents:
Five-Star Talent:
Snake King Body: Possesses the Bloodline of the Yi Serpent King, allowing her to evolve into an Advanced Life Form, significantly enhancing physical Physique and flexibility, and capable of commanding other Yi Serpent People.
Four-Star Talent:
Level One Arcane Energy Control: Can manipulate mysterious abilities to empower herself and enhance various capabilities.
Three-Star Talent:
Special Senses: Three blood-red eyes possess special visual abilities, allowing her to perceive danger in advance and detect changes in the surrounding environment.
Hunting Instinct: Possesses innate combat abilities, a natural apex predator.
Life Strength: 35
Zhou Qi nodded to himself. The Yi Serpent Person Leader's 35 points of Life Strength placed her in the top tier among his familiars.
Immediately, he asked if she could speak. Seeing that she didn't react to what he said, Zhou Qi understood that this race might not speak the language of the real world like the Lizardmen.
He then connected his Mental Power to the Yi Serpent Person Leader.
The Yi Serpent Person Leader slowly prostrated herself on the ground, bowing her head to Zhou Qi, her voice respectful and low: “Master.”
As she bowed, there was a tumultuous undulation, and Zhou Qi’s throat unconsciously bobbed. He wondered what material her armor was made of; no matter how much the Yi Serpent Person Leader’s body grew, it showed no sign of damage.
Swallowing a few mouthfuls of saliva and trying to calm himself, Zhou Qi asked, “What is your name?”
The Yi Serpent Person Leader slowly raised her head, her eyes full of awe, and replied, “Master, my name is You Long. Our tribe originally lived in a fertile valley in this Geocentric World. There was a spiritual spring that could nourish our people, and rich Ore resources.
But a group of Yi Serpent People from another tribe appeared from somewhere. They coveted our territory and launched a surprise attack on us. Their strength was immense, and we couldn't resist them at all. The warriors of the tribe fought to the death, but they still fell one by one under their blades.
I could only lead the remaining tribesmen, fleeing and fighting all the way, escaping their pursuit…” At this point, a hint of pain and sadness flashed in You Long’s eyes.
Zhou Qi listened, his heart involuntarily tightening.
He had thought they were going back to call a larger force, but he hadn't expected these Yi Serpent People to be massacred by their own kind. He looked at You Long and said, “You Long, you and your tribesmen can set up camp here at my Geocentric Base.”
After this, nothing else happened. Zhou Qi’s familiars, under Uka’s command, focused on building city walls and constructing stone houses inside for Zhou Qi to live in.
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March 22, 2017
Current Evolution Points: 4.08 billion
Tens of thousands of Six-Tier Spiked Horned Tyrant Insects, with their immense strength, were truly infrastructure fanatics. After a day and a night of construction, the Geocentric Base began to take shape, spanning dozens of kilometers in length and width.
It extended from the former Snail Monster nest all the way to the underground passage, formed by perfectly cut giant stones fused with the mucus secreted by the Six-Tier Spiked Horned Tyrant Insects.
Zhou Qi looked at the Geocentric Base under construction, feeling boundless ambition. His plan was to build the Geocentric Base into a city, first completing the defensive facilities, and then sweeping through the other races in the surrounding area.
At the same time, he also dispatched a small team to catch some insects around the Geocentric Base to see if there were any powerful insect combinations that could be enhanced into a new creature.
Thinking of this, Zhou Qi came to the cave where the Snail Monsters were imprisoned. Several Snail Monsters, despite being poisoned so severely, had recovered overnight, showing the strength of their Physique.
The Snail Monsters seemed to recognize Zhou Qi, letting out heart-wrenching roars of “Moo, moo!” (Indeed, snails are also cattle!)
Zhou Qi flew over, his powerful Mental Power surging, like time had stopped, fixing them in place, unable to move.
He placed his palm on the Snail Monster's shell, and the evolution energy, transforming into white light, gradually enveloped it.
“Ding, consuming one million Evolution Points, the Snail Monster has been enhanced into a First-Order Snail Monster. Congratulations, Host, for gaining Elementary favorability with the First-Order Snail Monster.”
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“Ding, consuming sixteen million Evolution Points, the Snail Monster has been enhanced into a Fifth-Order Snail Monster. Congratulations, Host, for gaining the Fifth-Order Snail Monster’s undying loyalty.”
“Ding, congratulations, Host, for successfully enhancing a Fifth-Order Snail Monster and advancing to a First-Order Apostle. You have gained new talents: Iron Wall Spiked Armor, Regenerative Carapace, Brute Force of the Ox, and Environmental Adaptation.”