Chapter 122: Second Evolution
Soon, teams were formed as the open page-like monument finally reacted, as a blazing light filled the surroundings.
The people were blinded for a while before their sight returned one after the other, and to their shock, they found new things on the monument.
100 Tanjin Leaderboard
On it were the rankings of the top 100, all with their estimated combat ability only.
When it appeared, the whole place exploded.
100. Nasa
Realm: Sovereign Seven-Star
Estimated Combat Ability: Peak Sovereign Realm (5)
80. Maselo
Realm: Sovereign Six-Star
Estimated Combat Ability: Peak Sovereign Realm (8)
60. Sarah
Realm: Sovereign Eight-Star
Estimated Combat Ability: Quasi-King Realm
10. Boniface
Realm: Sovereign Nine-Star
Estimated Combat Ability: Three-Star King Realm
"Fuck!!!!"
Ronan’s eyes widened.
This... this was crazy. How strong were these people? The last one in the top 100 could take on five Peak Sovereign Realm beings?
Also, the top 60 could take on a Quasi-King Realm being? He had never met one, but no doubt, the difference between those in the top 100 and those outside was a large chasm and also a wake-up call.
Everyone knew who they were chasing as the day began fully, and people headed outside.
Discussions about the top 100 could be heard.
For Ronan, he was excited. This was the strength of monsters, ones he could meet and demolish.
He couldn’t help but imagine what would happen when they attacked him and he got their traits one after the other.
The camp was divided into two. While those hungry and about to die of thirst went out to hunt beasts, others made their way to the camp itself.
They didn’t forget what Kali had said about the camp. As long as you had points, you could get anything that would be used to improve your power.
So, while some people went out to hunt, others checked the available things they could get, and it ranged from water to weapons.
Also, even buying healing medicine required points. By the time it was done and over with, everyone knew they had to get points.
And it didn’t matter if you were in the top 100 or top 10; you needed points either to stay in your rank or to grow stronger.
The atmosphere had changed as everyone had settled with their reality.
Ronan couldn’t sit back either. He needed to get traits, so he left the camp.
The others would have to target King Realm beings, but for Ronan? He didn’t need to do that, nor did he need to arrive at the camp to buy things to improve his strength.
The more he killed, the stronger he got, so while the rest were hunting and risking their lives to fight and kill King Realm creatures, he was hunting Sovereign Realm beings.
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Thud!
The giant body collapsed onto the ground as Ronan took deep breaths, his eyes narrowed as he looked at his stats.
[Status]
Host: Ronan
Title: Locked
Race: Hybrid (Ghoul Lord × Vampire Ancestor)
Physique: Hybrid Form (????) 11%
Realm: Sovereign • Five-Star
Traits: Blood Sucking Lv.2, Flesh Assimilation Lv.11, Battle Lust Lv.15, Destructive Instinct Lv.1 ---> Lv.3
Essence: 2473/4356 (5000 needed for next realm)
Abilities:
Mind Manipulation Lv.4
Ghoul Creation Lv.20
Ghoul Command Lv.10
Range: 50km
Mind Control Lv.1
Controlled Slots: 2
White Bone Skin Lv.10
Extreme Density Lv.10
Impact Force Lv.1 ---> Lv.4
Crushing Roar Lv.1 ---> Lv.5
Inventory: Evolutionary Trait Upgrade Card (increases trait by five levels)
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Around him were dozens of corpses of Mawbeasts.
He had been growing, but Ronan’s realm should have at least increased by one. However, he had been afraid to drink the blood or eat the flesh of the beasts he killed. After all, he might be observed secretly. At least until he was sure he wasn’t, he had to keep a low profile.
So, here he was, growing his traits.
"Hey..."
Just then, someone called for Ronan as he looked up to see a trio. Their auras were not weak; they were all a realm above him, and more so was the number on their wrists.
They ranged from 140 to 130.
"Hello..." Ronan greeted with a smile.
Could it be? Was he finally being attacked?
I mean, it was early, but bring it on.
Ronan’s glance at the White Bone Skin. Although he would enter a brief period of weakness, it was more than enough for him to kill this trio and then take their traits.
All they had to do was attack.
"Why are you here hunting Sovereign Realm creatures? Why don’t you join us? It would be easier to attack King Realm beasts, and your strength is decent," the supposed leader with a buzz cut spoke.
Heh...
What the? You want to invite him? I mean...
Ronan took a deep breath as he spoke.
"I understand," Ronan said as he shook his head.
"But sorry, I do better alone," Ronan said with a smile.
Although following them to hunt King Realm beasts was the logical way for everyone here, for Ronan, it wasn’t.
He didn’t need a cultivation room or other things. All he needed was just monsters to kill.
After seeing how strong the top 100 were, he knew upgrading his traits to the next evolution was the only way he could shorten the gap between them.
If Ronan were to guess, their traits had passed the second evolution, and that was why they could fight and kill King Realm beasts while in the Sovereign Realm. Plus, your realm didn’t matter much; it was all about traits.
Besides, Ronan had food and water too, so there was no immediate need for hunting King Realm monsters.
"You..., I can understand your belief in your strength, but... this is a King Realm beast. You will die if you were to fight it," one of the members of the team couldn’t help but say.
"Yeah, just come with us," another said.
Ronan frowned. Why were they disturbing his grind? Did they have a beef with him? He was growing irritated as he spoke.
"Again, thank you, but I am fine being alone," Ronan said, and finally, giving a last glance, the leader spoke.
"Everyone, it is okay. We respect your wishes. Do have a great one," he spoke.
"You too," Ronan said as he looked around to continue searching for Mawbeasts, but his eyes were still observing the group, waiting for them to dare to attack so he could kill them.
Although there were no rules, it would be weird to just start killing one another for no reason. Plus, with Ronan being a hidden undead, he had to tread carefully. But if he was attacked, then it was a different thing.
He could call it self-defense and then kill them all.
"Leader... he doesn’t know what is good for him. Does he think he is part of the top 10?"
"Yeah, he is quite arrogant," another spoke as the leader smiled.
"It is good to have such a mindset, but it doesn’t mean one has to be stupid. If he dares hunt a King Realm being..."
"We will either see the scraps of his corpse, or he will be seriously injured," the leader spoke with a sly smile.
"If he is a tad bit smart, he will come to us in a while," the leader added as the number on his wrist was seen.
132.
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Meanwhile, on the other side, Yen and Hesa took another route. They were directly devouring both the blood of the beasts and also the humans that were severely injured and weak enough for them to finish off.
With Yen’s ability to move quickly through the ground, it was easy for them to appear at the back and quickly take care of both monsters and humans.
Yen’s mastery over it had been increasing, and now she could easily carry one more person without feeling tired after multiple uses.
"Here."
Slash!
It was a clean, smooth motion as Yen raised the head that was too stunned to even react, as blood erupted like a fountain.
Hesa had already opened her mouth, her eyes cold. She didn’t believe she could do this. But what she saw... the ritual... Ronan’s change... his new strength...
She knew the more she fought herself and believed she was a human, the more harm she did to herself. And if she hoped to even get anywhere close to Ronan, then... she needed to embrace herself.
Yen also licked her lips as she threw away the head and joined Hesa as they drank greedily.
This was a Two-Star Sovereign Realm human. The only thing the two women were not aware of was that the more blood they drank, the more their thoughts changed, and humans slowly stopped being humans in their eyes. They were viewing them as food.
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Authors Quick Note: About Essence and Realm
So, this is till the Peak of the Sovereign Realm.
Essence Requirement
Mortal Realm
Star| Essence
One Star| 10
Two Star| 20
Three Star| 30
Four Star| 40
Five Star| 50
Six Star| 60
Seven Star| 70
Eight Star| 80
Nine Star| 90
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Transcendent Realm
Star| Essence
One Star| 100
Two Star| 200
Three Star| 300
Four Star| 400
Five Star| 500
Six Star| 600
Seven Star| 700
Eight Star| 800
Nine Star| 900
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Sovereign Realm
Star| Essence
One Star| 1,000
Two Star| 2,000
Three Star| 3,000
Four Star| 4,000
Five Star| 5,000
Six Star| 6,000
Seven Star| 7,000
Eight Star| 8,000
Nine Star| 9,000