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Translator: Ashish
Translation Checker: Silavin
“Bestow you a name?” Gazing at this purple exquisite Mantis, Yu Zi Yu’s eyes flashed with contemplation.
There was no denying that Green Mantis’ sudden request had left Yu Zi Yu momentarily puzzled.
It wasn’t that he couldn’t think of one, but for a moment, he didn’t know what would be an appropriate name for him.
However, after a moment, looking at the exquisite purple patterns on the Mantis and its slender yet sharp sickles, a name flashed in Yu Zi Yu’s mind.
“From now on, you shall be called Zi Lian.”
(Ashish: Zi Lian aka Purple Sickle.)
“Zi Lian?” Murmuring to himself, Green Mantis looked at his front legs, which were gleaming with a cold and sharp aura, and grinned excitedly. “Great, from now on I shall be called Zi Lian.”
Shouting this, Green Mantis expressed gratitude again, “Thank you, Master, for bestowing me a name. Zi Lian will definitely not disappoint you.”
“Mhmm.” Yu Zi Yu nodded his acknowledgement, satisfied.
The Little Mantis definitely met up to Yu Zi Yu’s expectations. Not to mention his terrifying potential now, just his devout loyalty to Yu Zi Yu was enough to earn his full trust.
Seemingly having thought of something, Yu Zi Yu dismissed Aurora and Thorns, before asking Zi Lian a few simple questions.
For example, whether Zi Lian had acquired any memories related to Void Creatures or whether Void Creatures had formed a clan.
Through these series of questions, Yu Zi Yu received the answers he wanted.
According to Zi Lian, all Void Creatures fought independently. In fact, it was their instincts that destined them into a solitary life. After all, if they met one another, it would inevitably lead to a confrontation, with the loser becoming the nourishment for the stronger ones.
In addition, the Innate Talent of each Void Creature varied. Just as Humans had diverse Innate Talents, it was true for Void Creatures as well.
However, most of the Innate Talents of Void Clan leaned towards darkness and consumption. As far as they were concerned, ‘slaughtering, plundering, and evolving’ were their everything. Everything else was of no concern to them.
Guided by this almost instinctual drive, their Innate Talents also tended to lean in certain directions. It was extreme and scary at the same time.
However, the most terrifying aspect of the Void Creatures was their constant need to feed.
Take Zi Lian for instance: if satiated, his evolution wouldn’t consume too much of his Quintessence. However, if he was forced to evolve in a state of starvation, a horrible aftermath would await him.
In fact, Zi Lian would even stop evolving for a period of time.
…
Time slowly passed by, and gradually over the questioning, Yu Zi Yu gained a comprehensive understanding of Void Creatures.
He couldn’t help but admit, they were an extremely formidable race. Whether it was their strength or potential, they were terrifying.
Fortunately, these creatures didn’t band together.
In other words, the likelihood of such terrifying creatures appearing en masse in the world was very low, very very low.
Thus, Yu Zi Yu felt somewhat relieved.
At this point, Yu Zi Yu noticed a trace of fatigue on Zi Lian’s face and relieved him, “Go and rest.”
At this point, Yu Zi Yu glanced at Misty Mountains and added, “You can freely choose a corner in Misty Mountains as your nest.”
“Yes, Master.” Zi Lian’s voice was tinged with excitement. Even his body was trembling slightly, because this simple sentence was a testament of Yu Zi Yu’s approval of him.
This was exactly what he deeply desired.
Without hesitation, the thin, transparent wings on Zi Lian’s back suddenly fluttered.
*Swoosh* Instantly, a streak of purple tore through the air before Zi Lian descended on a mountain not far from Yu Zi Yu.
“Master, I will stay here from now on.”
“Very well.” Yu Zi Yu promptly gave his permission, not bothering himself with these minute details.
Compared to these, what Yu Zi Yu was more concerned about was Zi Lian’s future growth.
[If everything goes as expected, the most terrifying presence in the shadows should be born.]
Smiling, Yu Zi Yu actively immersed his consciousness into his body, choosing to cultivate.
Whether it was Nine Tails, Bull Demon, or even the current Zi Lian, they were all just assistants helping him ascend to the throne of supremacy.
At the end of the day, the only one he could truly rely on was himself.
As a matter of fact, Zi Lian’s Innate Talent had become a great reference for Yu Zi Yu.
After all, he also possessed a excellent Innate Talent which he had obtained from one of the Seven Kings of Deep Sea, the Sea Beast King’s Innate Talent–Absolute Evolution, which allowed him to absorb and copy any kind of external attacks, and convert them into his own abilities. He could also regenerate and evolve even after being completely blown into pieces. Additionally, through prolonged observation, he could directly learn the abilities of others.
The Absolute Evolution was an extremely terrifying Innate Talent.
After Yu Zi Yu had stolen it, he also underwent corresponding changes.
Previously, this Innate Talent would force its user to lose all their previous abilities before transforming into a new one.
And this was not what Yu Zi Yu wanted.
Thus, after weighing the options, Yu Zi Yu sacrificed some of the power of this Innate Talent and modified it.
And after having witnessed Zi Lian’s Innate Talent — Evolution, Yu Zi Yu gained inspiration. He believed that with it he could truly perfect Absolute Evolution.
“Both are forms of evolution, but Zi Lian’s evolution is focused on adaptation, while my Absolute Evolution excels in extremity.” Yu Zi Yu murmured to himself, realizing the greatest difference between the two Innate Talents.
Zi Lian could choose the appropriate evolution based on changes in the external environment. While Yu Zi Yu’s Absolute Evolution was about replication, or even complete reproduction, of the powers influencing him.
Compared to Zi Lian’s, Yu Zi Yu’s Innate Talent was indeed extreme.
However, being too extreme would mean being prone to breaking. Just like the Dark Willow Tree, whose carcass still lay quietly in some corner of Yu Zi Yu’s body even after its death.
“Being too extreme makes it prone to breaking. Absolute Evolution must approach Zi Lian’s Innate Talent to truly suit me.”
With a clear target, Yu Zi Yu’s Evolution Points flowed like water, continuously being consumed.
At the same time, Yu Zi Yu felt a sudden jolt in a certain part of his body.
Immediately after, a strange and mystical force surged once again.
At this moment, if one were to observe Yu Zi Yu’s status screen, they would even see the description of ‘Innate Talent: Absolute Evolution’ constantly changing.
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