Global Evolution: I Super Double Up on my evolution-Chapter 542 - 250: The Girl and the Three Squirrels!_1
What exactly does it take to become an NPC?
When Su Yan posed this question, the two remaining Mythical creatures spoke almost simultaneously, causing them both to hesitate.
Then, the Ghost General looked towards the Old Banyan Tree, signaling for it to provide the answer.
Soon, the Old Banyan Tree said, "As long as one can occupy a territory and become its overlord before that Great One descends upon this world, they will be granted the position of an NPC by that Great One."
Su Yan followed up, "Are there any restrictions or standards for the territory?"
The Old Banyan Tree explained, "There are certain size requirements, and territories will be classified based on their size.
"From what I understand, they are generally classified by radius: a ten-mile radius, a hundred-mile radius... and so on, up to a ten-thousand-mile radius or larger.
"Furthermore, dominion over territories can be layered. For instance, if a powerful being rules a territory with a ten-thousand-mile radius, other creatures can still claim and rule smaller territories within its domain, provided the overlord permits it. However, all beings within its greater territory must submit to its rule."
After hearing the Old Banyan Tree's explanation, Su Yan felt that the rule over territories seemed somewhat similar to a feudal system.
Soon afterward, he looked at the Old Banyan Tree and asked, "You've said so much, but who exactly is this Great One you all speak of?"
The Old Banyan Tree answered, "No being knows Its true identity; we only know that such an existence is real."
Quite mysterious...
Thinking this, Su Yan asked again, "Have you ever heard of the name Qin Tao?"
Su Yan suddenly recalled something. The Old Ancestor of the Qin Family had once said to the Flower Demon and the Jiaolong before it, something to the effect of: "Those who enter the field early shall be executed!"
This "entering early" intrigued and puzzled him. He had a feeling that the Old Ancestor of the Qin Family knew a great deal and was recognized by many of the invading Mythical creatures.
"Qin Tao..."
The Old Banyan Tree first fell into deep thought, then spoke with reverence, "That is an Inspector under the command of the Great One, responsible for monitoring all things in the world."
Su Yan was rather surprised. He hadn't expected the Old Ancestor of the Qin Family to hold such a significant position. An Inspector monitoring all things in the world—that sounded incredibly imposing.
"When exactly will this Great One you mention descend upon this world?"
More than the Old Ancestor of the Qin Family, Su Yan was now more interested in this mysterious Great One they spoke of.
"Regarding this, no being knows even now."
The Old Banyan Tree continued, "But in a week's time, other Mythical creatures will formally enter this world, among them some extremely ancient beings. Even other creatures of Mythical level feel a chill in their bones at the sight of them.
"I estimate that the Great One will appear not long after these Mythical creatures make their entrance."
After listening to the Old Banyan Tree, Su Yan thoughtfully nodded.
Then he asked, "Besides this, do you know anything else?"
"That's all I know."
"So it is with me."
In response to Su Yan's question, both the tree and the ghost said they knew no more.
Even as Mythical creatures, they had little information about that Great One. All they knew was about the scramble for the NPC positions, a matter that countless Mythical creatures coveted.
Seeing that the tree and the ghost had nothing more to add, Su Yan just smiled without saying a word.
Then, his eyes hardened, and in a burst of speed, he lunged forward and landed two swift, heavy punches on them.
And in the very next moment!
The two Mythical creatures didn't even have time to react before they were instantly killed by his blows.
As intruders into the domain of the Human race, these Foreign Races had brought widespread casualties, and Su Yan had no qualms about killing them.
Quickly, Su Yan utilized his spiritual power, summoning three objects from the three piles of corpse remains on the ground.
These were items dropped by the slain monsters, usable for Devouring to enhance one's own strength.
[Tianshan Ice Phoenix Feather]: The central feather of the Mythical creature Ice Crystal Phoenix, imbued with a vast cold aura. After Devouring, it greatly enhances cold resistance and grants the ability Cold War.
(Cold War: The colder the environment, the stronger the creature's combat power.)
[Root of the World Tree]: The spiritual root nourished by countless corpses over thousands of years by the Tree God, containing a large amount of Life Essence. After Devouring, it greatly increases Qi and Blood Value and Evolution Points.
[Mythical Level Soul Bead]: The core that nurtured a Mythical Yin entity. After Devouring, it significantly increases one's spiritual power.
"Not bad, a pretty good haul."
As he spoke, Su Yan didn't hesitate to Devour all the spoils of war in his hands.
[Swallowing Successful]
[Cold Resistance +9999+9999+9999.....]
[Ability Cold War Acquired]
[HP +99999+99999+99999.....]
[Evolution +99999+99999+99999.....]
[Spirit +99999+99999+99999.....]
Still haven't evolved to a new Level...
Su Yan murmured softly, his eyebrows tightly furrowed.
Ever since he had evolved into a Mythical creature, the HP and Spirit gains from his enhancements were far greater than before his advancement.
But strangely, no matter how much he tried to Devour and improve, his Creature Level always seemed to be stuck at the Mythical level.
He wondered, could it be that the Mythical level was the limit for Creature Levels? Beyond that, was it merely a difference in strength among Mythical-level beings?
Hmm, is some being watching me?
While he was pondering, Su Yan suddenly turned his head to look at a Sky-reaching Forest Giant in the distance.
His Five Senses Perception, far superior to that of beings of the same level, reacted, sensing a creature secretly observing him from that Sky-reaching Forest Giant.
Instantly, with a soft BUZZ, Su Yan's figure vanished, reappearing in mere milliseconds beside the Sky-reaching Forest Giant.
Then...
He slightly furrowed his brows.
There were no creatures on the tree...
Had I just imagined it?
「...」
Far away, under another Sky-reaching Forest Giant a hundred miles distant, the Ancestor of the Li family leaned against the trunk, his face pale with lingering fear, his heart pounding with uncertainty and dread.
Was I discovered just now? But how could that be? I used a Secret Technique to conceal my aura; how could he possibly have detected me?
This is a huge loss! I wasted a precious Talisman Paper for nothing!
The Ancestor of the Li family lamented inwardly, his face etched with heartache over the loss.
「...」
Elsewhere.
Seeing no one on the tree, Su Yan quickly soared into the sky and flew towards the Taoist Temple arising from the Rivers.
For some reason, he always felt something within the Taoist Temple was attracting him, but for the life of him, he couldn't say what it was.
「A moment later.」
Su Yan arrived above the Taoist Temple.
The Taoist Temple looked desolate, devoid of any signs of life. All that was there was an inexplicable sense of familiarity.
Is it because of that Female Water Ghost who led me inside last time?
At this thought, Su Yan fully activated his Five Senses Perception. He then extended his Divine Sense to scan the entire expanse of the Rivers below, hoping to find the Female Water Ghost.
After a thorough scan, the result was disappointing.
There was no trace of the Female Water Ghost in the Rivers, nor of any other Yin entities; they had all vanished without a clue.
Su Yan quickly dismissed these thoughts and descended directly towards the Taoist Temple below.
The descent was unremarkable; he encountered no light membrane barrier like the one the Ancestor of the Li family had described.
After landing in the Taoist Temple's courtyard, Su Yan pushed open the main gate and walked in with unhurried steps.
Less than a second after entering, the figure of a sprightly young girl caught his eye.
She was a young girl dressed in a light green dress.
Next to her stood three palm-sized squirrels, CRUNCH, CRUNCH, CRUNCHING away at pinecones held in their paws.
Su Yan unconsciously glanced at the three squirrels, then saw three familiar names on their creature information panels.
Yigu, Ergu, and Sangug...
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PS: Laying out the bowl, asking for votes!
