Chapter 31: Chapter 31: Biological Hybridization, the Birth of Cosmic Dinosaur Jetton
Suddenly, two options appeared in front of Bai Ze.
After a brief moment of thought, he concluded this must be the "fateful divergence" that the system had mentioned earlier.
Without a doubt, the second option was the way to go.
This time, Bai Ze's goal was to create the ultimate lifeform that combined intelligence and strength!
Ordinary creatures were either exceptionally intelligent or extraordinarily strong, but both had their flaws.
A being that possessed both intelligence and strength was truly deserving of the title of the ultimate lifeform!
"I choose the second option!" Bai Ze decided without hesitation.
[Ding! Choice confirmed!]
[Mid-Era of the Second Epoch: Your silhouette appeared before the Beetle Clan, and you issued a divine decree to them.]
[You revealed to them the harshness of this world and outlined a development direction: they must not solely pursue strength but also cultivate wisdom. Only by combining both can they survive in this land!]
[Upon hearing the divine decree, the Beetle Clan became aware of your existence for the first time. The Beetle Lord was overjoyed and led its kind in worshiping you, vowing never to let you down!]
[Faith Value +1.]
[Late Second Epoch: The concentration of spiritual energy increased to 500 times. Under the leadership of the Beetle Lord, the Beetle Clan continued to dominate its region, and the rapid replenishment of spiritual energy greatly reduced the devastation they caused to the world.]
[However, during their reproduction process, the Beetle Lord was puzzled by the concept of "wisdom." They possessed strong bodies and immense strength but lacked the mental capacity for complex thinking.]
[End of the Second Epoch: By chance, the Beetle Lord noticed that hybrid offspring born from crossbreeding among other species displayed high intelligence. This realization became a breakthrough moment, sparking an idea!]
[If they could make their kind crossbreed with a species possessing high intelligence, wouldn't the resulting offspring naturally inherit "wisdom"?]
[Suddenly, the Beetle Lord understood the essence of wisdom! To them, crossbreeding was wisdom! By this method, they could effortlessly obtain intelligence!]
"Well, that's certainly… innovative," Bai Ze chuckled awkwardly.
Although the goal was achieved, their logic was undeniably unique.
Now it remained to be seen whether the hybrid offspring would meet Bai Ze's expectations.
[Early Third Epoch: The Beetle Lord led its kin in a frenzy of crossbreeding, producing numerous hybrid creatures in the process.]
[These hybrids, though hideous in appearance, were highly intelligent. They not only learned how to use tools but also taught the original Beetles how to wield weapons. However, their only drawback was their small size and lack of strength.]
[Remembering your divine decree, the Beetle Lord was determined to ensure its kind possessed both intelligence and strength. Simply having one or the other would not suffice to truly dominate.]
[Unable to devise a solution, the Beetle Lord decided to continue experimenting with crossbreeding. This time, it adopted a new strategy: having hybrid offspring mate with other species, continuously refining their bloodline, and striving for evolutionary breakthroughs.]
[Mid Third Epoch: The spiritual energy concentration reached 1,000 times. Countless creatures in the world evolved and broke through their limits. The Taotie ascended to the high-tier Warlord level, while the Kunpeng advanced to the mid-tier Warlord level. This also elevated their respective clans.]
[Meanwhile, after undergoing evolution, the Toset Squid Clan, led by Gatanothor, underwent a dramatic transformation!]
[Their bodies grew significantly larger, their tentacles multiplied, and their skin changed from dark gray to light blue, allowing them to better camouflage with the sea. Their disguise ability greatly improved!]
[Ding! A transcendent species, the Aqua Emperor Clan, has emerged!]
"A third transcendent species! As expected of a world with spiritual energy recovery the pace of evolution is astounding," Bai Ze said with great satisfaction.
Each transcendent species in Bai Ze's arsenal increased his confidence in the upcoming preliminary test.
After all, it was said that the world he had to contend with was one jointly created by top-tier academies, and its internal strength would be formidable.
"I must be prepared..."
[Late Third Epoch: The land's diameter exceeded 200 kilometers, the spiritual energy concentration reached 2,000 times, and the number of species surpassed 2,000. The world displayed an unprecedented level of prosperity.]
[Ding! The world's area has reached a fixed threshold. The system has automatically solidified it for the host!]
[Meanwhile, the Beetle Clan, focused on hybrid experimentation, drastically increased its reproduction rate. However, they found that the surrounding vegetation couldn't keep up with their consumption they would eat 1 meter today, but 10 meters would grow tomorrow. This baffled them greatly!]
[During the hybrid experiments, an ideal creature finally appeared. This being not only possessed a massive body but also learned to walk upright, with intelligence surpassing that of ordinary beetles!]
[Ding! Transcendent lifeform, Mutant Beetle, has emerged!]
[Quickly, this Mutant Beetle replaced the Beetle Lord as the leader of the Beetle Clan, rising to the throne!]
[It remembered the teachings of its predecessor and used its newfound intelligence to lead its people in constructing statues, temples, and altars to sing your praises.]
[Faith Value +10.]
"This round definitely increased my Faith Value," Bai Ze said, thoroughly pleased.
As the system explained, once there were mediums of propagation, his Faith Value would skyrocket.
Unfortunately, such things could only be created by intelligent beings.
For now, mass production was still too difficult.
At last, the moment Bai Ze had been waiting for arrived.
[End of the Third Epoch: The spiritual energy concentration surged to an unprecedented 5,000 times. From an external view, the once-gray landmass of the Mother Planet was now almost entirely covered in green, with even the oceanic regions teeming with life.]
[Ding! The land expanded to 250 kilometers, while the ocean grew to 750 kilometers!]
[At the same time, the Mutant Beetle underwent a supermutation as its various bloodlines boiled and fused, catalyzed by the spiritual energy storm!]
"It's happening it's finally happening!" Bai Ze was visibly excited.
His eyes widened as he focused intently on the forest scene.
[Ding! Biological Aberration Activated!]
[The Mutant Beetle acquired a perfectly upright posture, developed limbs resembling those of humans, grew exponentially in size, and its skin turned a striking yellow and black.]
[Ding! Warlord-level Transcendent Lifeform, Cosmic Dinosaur, Jetton, has emerged!]
[Ding! The Beetle Clan underwent collective evolution, giving rise to the Starborne Insects!]
[Ding! A transcendent species, the Starborne Insect Swarm, has emerged!]
"Another transcendent species?! Incredible!"
Bai Ze was overjoyed by this unexpected development.
Initially, his goal had been solely to create the Cosmic Dinosaur, Jetton.
But its emergence also brought forth an entire transcendent species.