Cultivation Starts from Farming-Chapter 545 - 278: Breaking Through to the Middle Stage of Golden Core; Red Flame Golden Beetle Exhibits Mutations_3
Xu Ping’s eyes flashed with an uncontainable joy.
Now he is also, in any case, a person of great fortune, and the Red Flame Golden Beetle mutating in a positive direction seems quite expected.
At the moment, Xu Ping no longer hesitated and immediately arranged for all the Second-stage Upper Grade Red Flame Golden Beetles to be fed to the few Quasi-Tier Three Red Flame Golden Beetles.
He methodically manipulated, sending each Second-stage Upper Grade Red Flame Golden Beetle into the room of its Quasi-Tier Three companion one by one.
Those Quasi-Tier Three Red Flame Golden Beetles suddenly became as excited and restless as fierce beasts smelling blood, eyes glistening with a bloodthirsty light.
They pounced eagerly at the newly delivered "prey."
During the continuous devouring, the Quasi-Tier Three Red Flame Golden Beetles were undergoing significant changes.
Their bodies became increasingly robust, and their already hard shells became more solid at this moment, shining with a cold and dazzling metallic luster, like an indestructible armor.
At the same time, the aura emanating from them continued to rise, with the intense power approaching the true Third Stage level, faintly showing signs of breaking through the cocoon.
Xu Ping watched all this quietly, filled with anticipation.
As long as these Quasi-Tier Three Red Flame Golden Beetles can evolve to the true Third Stage level, it would be a huge gain.
The Third Stage Red Flame Golden Beetles, whether in attack or defensive power, would far surpass their Quasi-Tier Three counterparts.
Blocking an attack from the Golden Core Perfection level is absolutely not a problem.
It’s just that I don’t know if they can block attacks from the Quasi-Fourth Rank or even Fourth Rank level.
Over the following time, the devouring scenes repeatedly unfold in the insect chamber.
...
A stick of incense worth of time passed quietly in tension and anticipation.
At this moment, the insect chamber was filled with a strange and slightly bloody scent, the aftermath of many Red Flame Golden Beetles devouring each other.
Originally bustling in their respective small chambers, only four Quasi-Tier Three Red Flame Golden Beetles remained, having eaten nearly to the point of bursting.
The bodies of these four Red Flame Golden Beetles were large, with shells that had grown slightly glossy, seeming ready to crack at any moment.
They lay in their respective corners, their abdomens rhythmically rising and falling, digesting the numerous Second-stage Upper Grade Red Flame Golden Beetles they had just consumed.
"It seems... still a little lacking."
Xu Ping stood in the center of the insect chamber, gazing intently at these four beetles, eyebrows slightly knit.
He truly did not expect these Quasi-Tier Three Red Flame Golden Beetles, having devoured so many Second-stage Upper Grade companions, still failed to break through to the Third Stage.
This bottleneck to the Third Stage seems far harder to cross than he imagined.
"Should we place these four Red Flame Golden Beetles together and let them devour each other again?"
Xu Ping pondered inwardly, a trace of hesitation flashing in his eyes.
If something goes wrong, it’ll just be like going to fetch water with a bamboo basket – a total loss.
Just when Xu Ping found himself at this critical juncture, something unexpected suddenly happened.
The four Quasi-Tier Three Red Flame Golden Beetles suddenly took a new action—they actually began to spit out silken threads.
These threads were as thin as hair, yet vivid crimson, sparkling mysteriously in the dim insect chamber.
Initially, only thin strands slowly emerged from the beetle’s mouth, but soon more and more threads appeared, becoming dense.
In just a short moment, these threads completely wrapped the four Red Flame Golden Beetles, forming four uniquely shaped cocoons.
The surface of the cocoons was smooth, emitting a faint red glow.
"Is this evolution, or hibernation?"
This sudden change left Xu Ping stunned.
He considered himself relatively familiar with the Red Flame Golden Beetle, yet he had never heard of this species exhibiting silk-spinning behavior.
Nonetheless, considering the earlier mutations of the Red Flame Golden Beetle, the phenomenon of spinning silk, though seemingly bizarre, appeared... not entirely unacceptable.
Subsequently, Xu Ping focused on the four cocoons.
He sensed them carefully, his expression gradually relaxing.
Because he felt distinctly that the life force within the cocoons was extremely rich and continued to increase at a very slow yet stable pace.
"It seems this is evolution!"
Upon drawing this conclusion, a hint of joy flashed in Xu Ping’s eyes.
When these Red Flame Golden Beetles break through the cocoon, they should precisely become Third Stage Desolate Insects.
However, in addition to his joy, Xu Ping also realized a problem.
Judging by the growth rate of the life aura within the cocoons, this evolution process is destined to be quite lengthy.
Fearfully, it will take around ten years for these Red Flame Golden Beetles to emerge from their cocoons.
"Seems this time when I venture out, I should leave the Water Lake Mouse to guard home." Xu Ping mused, stroking his chin.
Given the condition of the Red Flame Golden Beetles now, it’s clearly inappropriate to place them in the spirit beast pouch.
For one, frequent movement might interfere with their evolution process, leading to falling short at the last step.
Secondly, the environment inside the spirit beast pouch is relatively closed and may not meet the conditions necessary for them to complete this transformation.
Leaving the Water Lake Mouse to guard is undoubtedly the most secure method, ensuring everything goes smoothly without a hitch.
With this in mind, Xu Ping exited the insect chamber, where the Water Lake Mouse was already waiting outside the door.
"Master."
Seeing Xu Ping come out, the Water Lake Mouse immediately approached with a flattering smile.
"I’m giving you a task. I’m going to be away for a while, so take good care of the insect chamber," Xu Ping said calmly.
"Rest assured, Master, I promise to complete the task,"
Upon hearing this, the Water Lake Mouse pledged, patting its chest confidently.
Actually, it was secretly delighted, thinking it could take the opportunity to enjoy some leisure time while its master was away.
Xu Ping nodded in satisfaction, and then patiently and thoroughly instructed the Water Lake Mouse on some precautions, ensuring everything was perfect before he felt ready to depart.
