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Translator: Ashish
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“So to say, our accidental actions actually ended up helping you.” Yu Zi Yu chuckled, a bit confused about how everything transpired.
“Yes, not only did you help me, Master but you made me whole.” Nodding repeatedly, Green Mantis recounted with excitement, “In that mysterious space, I fought with that monster for a long time… During that time, it felt like time was infinitely stretched. Only when I’ve fought till I was completely exhausted that I realize with astonishment that the monster’s strength had not diminished even a bit. There, I found myself gradually being consumed by that monster in despair…”
“During that time, even though I was being consumed, I still retained a sliver of consciousness…” In the midst of his calm and somber narration, a flash of fear crossed Green Mantis’ face. Obviously, that memory was inexplicably painful for him.
However, despite his pain, he still needed to give an explanation, it was a necessity.
After all, the figure in front of him not only raised him but also transformed him… completing his true metamorphosis.
If in the past, he could be said to have no parents, but now, the Divine Tree could be said to be the most important existence for him.
No one could dispute that, much less able to shake it.
Because just when his entire consciousness was being consumed, it was the Divine Tree that had truly saved him, pulling him out from despair.
Thinking of this, Green Mantis added again, “I originally thought I’m about to die, but unexpectedly, Master, you all actually forced it to consume its Quintessence, and carry out its first evolution in life.”
“Consume its Quintessence!?” Yu Zi Yu asked in confusion and astonishment.
“Yes, consume its Quintessence,” emphasizing once again, Green Mantis directly narrated the turn of events without hiding anything, “In order to evolve this body, it had to consume its Quintessence, and its Quintessence was limited and difficult to replenish in a short time.”
“For it to choose to evolve immediately after waking up, without having a chance to replenish it, was a great drain on its Quintessence. With a large amount of its Quintessence consumed, it naturally became difficult for it to suppress my consciousness.” Speaking of this, a sharp and fierce gleam flickered in the depths of the Purple Mantis’s eyes.
“Just when Master was preparing to kill it, it, fearing the death of this body, shuddered uncontrollably like a child. At the same time, the strength of this monster also plummeted to its lowest point… it was precisely because I could seize this opportunity that I could truly devour back and take its place.”
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After calmly listening to Green Mantis’ reaccount, Yu Zi Yu couldn’t help but look at the purple figure not far away with shimmering eyes.
There was no denying that Green Mantis was really lucky.
No, no, it was not merely luck.
It was also fate.
This was his opportunity, irreplaceable and difficult to replicate.
After all, Void Creatures were already hard to find, and so were creatures with such strong wills as Green Mantis.
More importantly, Green Mantis had also promptly grabbed two fleeting opportunities, thus completing the reversal.
While Green Mantis’ recounting of events may sound simple, the danger he had faced was not something that could be easily conveyed to others.
Only the nearby Aurora, who had a good understanding of the psychic world, was very clear about the unfathomable dangers Green Mantis had experienced.
Thinking of this, Aurora sighed softly, comforting, “It’s over now. You can finally enjoy the success you deserve.”
“You’re right.” Nodding excitedly, Green Mantis attentively felt the power surging within his body, that indescribable strength, that fearsome physique, far stronger than before.
Now, he truly felt like he had been reborn. It was not just change in his appearances; there was a qualitative change as well.
*Haaa…* Taking a deep breath, Green Mantis flexed his sickle, cutting through the air.
The next moment, with a crisp tearing sound, a long rift appeared in the air, surprising Green Mantis.
What was even more frightening was the hint of purple faintly visible at the edge of the rift.
“Cosmic Energy…” Green Mantis muttered to himself, horrified.
It was truly a terrifying power that could ignore physical defenses and strike at the essence.
What was more terrifying was that this was just one application of Cosmic Energy.
However, just then, as if remembering something, Green Mantis suddenly turned his gaze and looked fervently at the figure standing not far away, as calm as ever.
At this moment, the figure’s eyes contained a hint of a smile, silently watching it, seemingly blessing him, yet also waiting.
“Master…” Calling out, Green Mantis expressed his gratitude, “You’ve shown me great kindness, but I, Green Mantis, have no way to repay you. I wish to accompany you for the rest of my life… wherever your sword points, my blade will surely follow.”
Green Mantis didn’t know much about the intricacies of Human interactions,but he still diligently arranged various words of gratitude from Humans, and expressed his gratitude.
“En” Nodding slightly, Yu Zi Yu looked at the Purple Mantis in front of him with some surprise. He really hadn’t expected Green Mantis to turn the tables in such a desperate situation. It really came as a big surprise to him.
Even now, he was still digesting it.
However, looking at the fervor in the eyes of the Purple Mantis before him, Yu Zi Yu was also pleased. [Fantastic!]
Actually, the current ‘Purple Mantis’ was exactly what he wanted to see. He not only desired it to possess terrifying potential but also wanted it to be extremely loyal to him.
Yu Zi Yu, who was familiar with various Mutant Beasts, naturally recognized this kind of gaze.
This gaze resembled that of a pilgrim yet also reminiscent of a fanatic believer from legends.
It could even be said that Mutant Beasts with such gazes in Misty Mountains were extremely rare. After all, loyalty was easy to obtain, but this kind of belief that transcended one’s everything was hard to come by.
Just at this moment…
*Haaaa…* Green Mantis took a long, deep breath, appearing a bit nervous.
After hesitating for a moment, Green Mantis took the initiative to speak, “Master, now I am qualified to stand by your side. I ask you to bestow me a true name…”
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Bestowing a name was a very simple tradition in Misty Mountains.
It was just Yu Zi Yu giving individual Mutant Beasts a name. However, judging by the nervousness of Green Mantis, which was an extremely rare sight, it was quite apparent how big of a deal this simple tradition was to him.
All of this was because he was the first one to request a name from Yu Zi Yu.
What did Yu Zi Yu’s bestowal of a name mean?
Perhaps for other Mutant Beasts, it was just a simple name, but for him, it was a form of recognition. An absolute form of recognition.
As a matter of fact, only Nine Tails, Bull Demon, Sarcosuchus, and a few others had been directly given names by Yu Zi Yu, who now happened to be Yu Zi Yu’s absolute confidants.
The others had merely taken on their own species as their name.
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