Chapter 8: Chapter 8: Extraordinary Creature Kun, Mass Extinction Event
[Late Third Epoch: The clay creatures you introduced into the ocean evolved into a dominant species known as Dunkleosteus!]
"Dunkleosteus, the ruler of the Devonian period?"
Bai Ze felt a twinge of nervousness but didn't regret his decision.
He decided to take a gamble. Success or bust!
[Early Third Epoch: Following the emergence of Dunkleosteus, various dominant marine creatures appeared one after another. However, they all remained extremely cautious, refraining from engaging in large-scale conflicts without absolute confidence in victory, with only minor skirmishes occurring (Steady Victory activated).]
"Just as I expected," Bai Ze muttered, feeling his tension dissipate.
It seemed he had bet correctly. Despite the chaos in the ocean, the lack of major conflicts was largely thanks to the effects of this particular talent.
[Mid Third Epoch: A second voice emanated from the universe, but this time, it was heard exclusively by a species called sperm whales.]
["The oceanic depths of that planet... contain something we need!"]
[Acting on this cryptic guidance, a sperm whale delved deep into the seabed and discovered a massive, blue-and-white egg-shaped stone, which was promptly named Blue Crystal!]
"The voices from beyond have returned!" Bai Ze exclaimed, his eyes gleaming with excitement.
He was eager to see what kind of effect this Blue Crystal would have. After all, the previous introduction of spiritual energy had already transformed his world dramatically.
[Late Third Epoch: A sperm whale consumed the Blue Crystal and absorbed all its power, undergoing a profound transformation!]
[Its body length grew to 18 meters, and its teeth became sharper, evolving into the mythical Dragon Whale!]
[End of Third Epoch: This Dragon Whale ascended to become the leader of the sperm whale species, ushering in a second, unprecedented evolution.]
[Its body became adorned with exquisite blue markings, and its elongated pectoral fins resembled massive wings, allowing it to glide effortlessly through the water.]
[The ocean churned with mighty waves, bubbles coalescing around the Dragon Whale. Beneath it, legions of whales prostrated themselves in reverence. The ocean's numerous apex predators trembled and submitted.]
[The world's size expanded rapidly: land extended to 50 kilometers, and the oceans surpassed 150 kilometers!]
[Plants sprouted madly across the land and sea, seemingly venerating the birth of a new king and celebrating the divine creator's glory (Supernatural Descent activated).]
[Ding! A transcendent being, Kun, has been born!]
"...!" After a brief moment of silence, Bai Ze roared in astonishment, "What the?!"
"A creature 30 meters long that can glide through water? This thing is practically airborne!" Bai Ze exclaimed, thrilled beyond measure.
A transcendent being!
As the name implied, this creature had surpassed the mundane, wielding unparalleled power.
It had been just three days since his awakening, yet by this timeline, Bai Ze was undoubtedly the top creator among his academy peers second to none.
Even prodigies like Xia Yinyue, with her remarkable talents, would have no choice but to kneel before him and admit defeat!
"This gamble paid off big time. You have to dare to fight to win," Bai Ze chuckled with satisfaction.
First came the Devonian era, then the birth of a transcendent being.
Bai Ze could hardly wait to see what other marvels would unfold.
But amidst his elation, Bai Ze remained oblivious to the approaching danger.
[End of Third Epoch: The Kun, having successfully transcended, commanded the submission of all oceanic apex predators and was crowned the Lord of the Oceans, solidifying its status as the ultimate ruler.]
[Ding! The first oceanic overlord has been born!]
[Early Fourth Epoch: The ocean's golden age persisted. Creatures continued to proliferate, the land expanded to 80 kilometers, and the oceans surpassed 240 kilometers.]
[However, just as everything seemed to be at its peak, strange voices from the cosmos echoed once more.]
["To the south of that planet... lies something good."]
[This time, nearly all creatures on the planet heard the voices.]
[Mid Fourth Epoch: While creatures were still trying to decipher why they could hear these voices, a brilliant crimson beam suddenly streaked across the sky!]
[You realize it is a gamma-ray burst, hurtling toward the mother planet. Ordinary creatures were reduced to ash in mere moments, and even transcendent beings like the Kun failed to survive for more than a second (Otherworldly Visitor activated).]
[Thus, the entire world was obliterated, along with your galaxy, reduced to nothingness.]
[This simulation ends. Total gained Creation Points: 5,000!]
"Hah..." Bai Ze exhaled deeply, taking a long moment to regain his composure.
"Damn it!" he cursed, finally realizing the full implication of the Otherworldly Visitor talent.
It had mentioned that "interesting things" might happen this must have been what it meant!
As the old saying goes, there's no such thing as a free lunch.
The cost of eavesdropping on secrets was clear: retribution.
Perhaps the voices had been discovered, and judgment was swiftly dealt with.
"Ah... Ultimately, I'm just too weak," Bai Ze lamented.
He gazed into the vast cosmos. The universe was immense, and humanity couldn't possibly be the sole intelligent civilization.
Countless alien civilizations lay hidden across light-years of space, potentially hostile toward humankind!
Those voices were likely their doing. Eavesdropping had been detected, and punishment followed.
Fortunately, this simulation wasn't without its merits: an abundant harvest of Creation Points and the birth of a transcendent being.
As long as he could preserve these gains, it would all be worth it!
[Ding! Please select your rewards from this simulation.]
[Kun (Transcendent Being), Dunkleosteus, Giant Squid, Deinosuchus, Mosasaurus, Light Blue Spiritual Energy, Blue Crystal...]
"Not just creatures but even items?" Bai Ze mused, momentarily torn by the choices.
The transcendent being was an obvious pick, but he still wanted the giant squid.
It was relatively docile compared to the ferocious carnivorous megafauna and would be the ideal choice to govern the oceans as an initial ruler.
[Ding!]
[Note: Temporarily selected rewards will disappear if not used in the next simulation.]
[To permanently acquire simulation rewards, fixed Creation Points must be consumed. Permanently fixed creatures will not count as temporary rewards.]
This clarification from the system made things clear to Bai Ze.
Of course, he would secure the transcendent being permanently!