Chapter 297 - 297 277

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297: Chapter 277 297: Chapter 277 “This thing is kinda ugly…” In Lu Ping’an’s eyes, this newborn creature had a huge gap between its appearance and human aesthetics no matter how he looked at it. Triangular, streamlined head, crystalline structures in its six eyes, and a distinct carnivorous split-mouth – just its head alone was enough to star in a horror movie. Like its original body, it also had six limbs; but the front two were sharp blades, while the rear two resembled the hooves of Achilles. The hind four limbs were horse-like, yet somewhat canine. The little creature stuck out its deep red tongue at Lu Ping’an, seemingly expressing friendliness. “Eat.” Lu Ping’an casually took out a leftover piece of “Dragon Rib Cuisine” and threw it over. “Buzz!” It didn’t have vocal organs, but the flapping of its crystalline wings on its back showcased its excitement. Third-tier gourmet “leftovers” were not easy to eat, and with every bite, its body grew visibly larger. “Ugly? Are you blind? The perfect explosive power and balance of its limb structure, the all-angle observing eyes, the front limbs as offensive weapons, and even the potential for wings – most importantly, didn’t you feel the surging bloodline beneath its adorable appearance? It’s a bloodline caster!” This was probably the difference between an “expert” and a “normal person.” She might have mixed functionality with aesthetics; well, it was also possible that from the beginning… “Big cat, let me ask you something. Who’s cuter, Meow or Little White (Meow’s cat)?” “Damn! Of course, it’s Little White. What’s so cute about a fake cat, some parts of its body don’t even have fur.” Fake cat? Lu Ping’an’s lips curled up subtly; some things were better left unaddressed. “…Why keep cat ears and tail in human form? Is it half cute or half teasing? If you ask me, Shuiyun should have fully embraced her talent long ago. Retaining a human form is both difficult and unnecessary. Hm, so many half-cat-half-human games these days, the industry is doomed…” Alright, she seemed to have caught a fever. Moreover, are you playing something weird recently? Shaking his head and ignoring the inexplicably enthusiastic big cat, Lu Ping’an turned his attention to the little creature in front of him. Unlike the large chunks of food it ate before, it ate the authentic “professional creature product” delicacy slowly, savoring every bite. Occasionally it would lift its wings and fan itself to express its joy. How to gain an animal’s affection and taming? Feeding was probably one of the most effective ways. After calming it down, Lu Ping’an flipped through the Codex, and an extra page with a drawing appeared. He analyzed the information through the Life Bank’s rules. [Unnamed Creature A (Black Iron Middle-rank Exotic Species)] [Physique: Upper Black Iron, Reflex: Upper Black Iron, Spirit: Lower Black Iron.] [Blazing Bloodline of the Kakuka Tribe (Upper Black Iron): The burning ‘flame’ flows through its veins, enabling it to use the Kakuka Tribe’s combat skills and bloodline abilities.] [Grey Rock Skin (Mid Dark Iron): The skin layer is of a volcanic rock-like stone structure, remarkably tough.] [Red Blood Sheathed Blade (Upper Black Iron): Its double-edged feet are natural enchanted weapons, capable of infusing abnormal abilities into a molten blade.] [Inverse Kindred (Lower Brass): This creature craves the flesh and blood of its relatives, thirsts for further evolution, and most importantly, true… completeness.] Looking at the little thing in the Codex, Lu Ping’an’s brows furrowed. Its evaluation seemed to be a bit problematic. “Normally, when it has one Upper Black Iron ability, it would be classified as Upper Black Iron, right? It also has an evolution ability of Lower Brass, why is it only Middle Black Iron…” But after clicking on an attached “Extra Support from Life Bank” button, Lu Ping’an finally understood. [Unstable Life State: The composition of this creature is not perfect, its lifeform is not stable, and self-destruction is ongoing. There are currently 7 hours, 57 minutes, and 51 seconds remaining…] [Life Bank’s Compassion: You can pay (Life-points) to extend its life and accelerate its evolution.] “Slap.” Lu Ping’an slapped the Codex – that Life Bank was really good at making money everywhere. “If it only has eight hours, it’s a bit… Wait?” Just as Lu Ping’an was questioning the usability of this thing (he couldn’t bear to spend points on a ‘toy’), the seven hours suddenly jumped to eight hours. He looked up and noticed that the little creature had finished eating his gourmet treat and moved on to wreak havoc on the homologous flesh and blood. As it ate, its lifespan continued to increase. When all the new materials brought back were consumed, it finally stopped around 12 hours. What are we waiting for, let’s get started. Several minutes later, a legion of rock and mud monsters marched towards the next tribe. This creation, just named “Little Flame,” was the result of the life page abilities it inherited. [Kakute’s Spirit Summoning Experience: As an incredibly gifted ‘Awakener,’ it provides up to mid-tiered Brass Abnormal Ability ‘Bloodline Call (Red Striped Ant Monster)’ and its auxiliary capabilities for users.] This is an upgraded version of the previous one, and it’s a better ranking product from the same series that Lu Ping’an got. But despite only raising one small tier, the limit for operating Magic Monsters has gone from two to ten! Little Flame’s limbs show faint flashes of firelight, and its forelegs are equipped with blazing double-edged blades, heated to extreme temperatures. There’s no doubt that the “Spirit Summoning / Enchantment Demon Experience” is its core ability. During the process of using the “Life Page,” Lu Ping’an became more familiar with the rules of this book. “Can I use only three? ” There are only three empty pages in the appendix of the Codex. After one is placed in, the “fusion rate” for the other one is significantly reduced. Fusion rate is a measure of compatibility after each page is matched with a creation. It’s not a simple success rate. From the information given, a fusion rate above 50% is required to achieve successful fusion – the higher the fusion rate, the greater the rewards… Little Flame’s affinity with the “summon magic ability” reached 117%! Yes, the fusion rate exceeded one hundred. It just showed that this ability was more compatible with Little Flame than with the original ant monster. “…It’s a bit outrageous.” Lu Ping’an couldn’t care less, but Meow almost fell silent. However, after the first Life Page with 117% was added, the other two abilities with 79% and 81% affinity rates changed to 61% and 97%, respectively. Indeed, one has decreased while the other increased. [Kakufa’s Combat Experience (Upper Brass): He is an expert in ant-fighting with his six-armed combat skills. He can provide up to LV9 exotic fighting experience for the connected individuals.] This one has obviously diminished. After it is used, he only gains LV7 of fighting experience. But by the UNLUCKY eliminated ant monsters, it’s already powerful enough. But the results of the other one have increased greatly. [Kakusi’s Fire Control Experience (Mid Brass): As a rare mutant, it has been bathing in magma since birth. It is a born Element Manipulator. It can provide up to LV8 fire element manipulation experience (ant monster) and related expertise for the connected.] It seems that this ability system complements and supports the previous spirit summoning experience, thus providing a higher fusion rate. This one has already given the full effect to make Little Flame a living torch that spouts flames all over its body, significantly increasing its individual combat power. One Bloodline Abnormal Ability card and two combat-oriented experience skill cards have maximized Little Flame, turning it into a bloodthirsty ferocious beast. With ease, it destroyed a tribe and expanded its army and lifespan once again. Killing, eating, and resting all contributed to its growth. After the fifth tribe was destroyed, it had already cast off its young form and become an elongated monster about two meters tall. In addition to its grey-red rocky skin, some streamlined crystal scales have emerged on its body. Fierce flames cling to the scales, making not even Lu Ping’an dare to touch it. [Little Flame (Mid-tiered Brass Variant Creature)] [Physique: Upper Brass, Reflex: Upper Brass, Spirit: Brass Upper] This time, its overall attributes have been fully upgraded, reaching the top tier below Silver. It is a third-tier creature in every aspect. Meanwhile, its bloodline abilities, combat skills, and professional abnormal abilities have also been increasing drastically through consumption. It’s worth noting that its previous weak point, “Spiritual Power,” has grown significantly after inserting the Life Page, and its intelligence and actions have also greatly improved. “Give me enough time, and it will destroy this entire tribe… Uh, doesn’t seem like it.” Although Lu Ping’an and Little Flame had tried hard to kill as many as they could along the way, the number of surrounding tribes keeps increasing. Compared to the multiplying newborn ant monsters, their killing speed is simply too slow. It’s still unrealistic for a single person to wipe out an ever-expanding Secret Realm. Lu Ping’an isn’t anxious. He patiently nurtures his creation and resists Meow’s temptation of “build a zoo for just a thousand points.” He still has plenty of considerations and plans for this matter. What he does is to constantly feed it “delicacies” to not only enhance its strength but also increase its affinity with him, then wait for the reinforcements in his plan. Finally, reinforcements arrived, much later than expected. However, their condition didn’t seem to be very good. “What happened outside that you guys are already in this state without even starting the fight?”

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