I Acquired The Insect Evolution System

‎The roar of the crowd thundered through the arena, shaking the very ground beneath Kai's feet. This was it. The final match. The one everyone had been waiting for. Every seat in the underground coliseum was filled, with spectators leaning forward eagerly, their faces lit by the faint glow of the runes etched across the walls. The atmosphere was electric, a palpable mix of excitement, tension, and bloodlust.

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‎Kai stood in the competitor's preparation area, his heart pounding in his chest as he stared at his system interface. The familiar glowing panels hovered before him, displaying his stats and those of his team. This was his last chance to prepare, his last chance to ensure that his team was ready for the fight of their lives.

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‎### **[System Interface – Kai Anther]**

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‎**Name**: Kai Anther 

‎**Title**: Rising Contender (4/5) 

‎**Level**: 6 (EXP: 2,400/3,000) 

‎**Beast Taming Points (BTP)**: 750 

‎**Gold Coins**: 1,800 

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‎#### **Skills:** 

‎1. **Swarm Commander (Passive)** – Boosts coordination and effectiveness of all bonded beasts in battle. (+10% speed, damage, and defensive response when commanding multiple insects.) 

‎2. **Luminous Shield (Active)** – Creates a glowing barrier of light that absorbs damage for a short time. *(Cooldown: 5 minutes)* 

‎3. **Pack Tactics (Passive)** – Enhances teamwork among bonded beasts, increasing their synergy and effectiveness during coordinated attacks. 

‎4. **Radiant Flare (Active)** – Releases a blinding flash of light, disorienting nearby enemies and improving visibility in dark environments. *(Cooldown: 3 minutes)* 

‎5. **Tactical Coordination (Passive)** – Grants a small boost to reaction time for both tamer and bonded beasts during combat. 

‎6. **Iron Resolve (Passive)** – Increases the durability and stamina of all bonded beasts during extended battles. 

‎7. **Beast Synchronization (Passive)** – Allows temporary synchronization between the tamer and bonded beasts, enabling enhanced coordination and shared instincts during battle. *(Cooldown: 1 hour)* 

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‎#### **Bonded Beasts:** 

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‎1. **Fortress Ant (Tiny)** 

‎ - Level 3

‎ - **Condition**: Fully Repaired (Armor integrity at 100%) 

‎ - **Skills:** 

‎ - **Iron Bulwark (Level 1)** – Temporarily grants immunity to all physical attacks for 15 seconds. *(Cooldown: 5 minutes)* 

‎ - **Harden (Level 2)** – Temporarily increases durability, reducing incoming damage. *(Cooldown: Ready)* 

‎ - **Mandible Strike (Level 1)** – A powerful melee attack using its razor-sharp mandibles. *(Cooldown: Ready)* 

‎ - **Acid Spit (Level 2)** – A ranged corrosive attack that melts armor and flesh. *(Cooldown: Ready)* 

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‎2. **Blitz Hornet (Stinger)** 

‎ - Level 2

‎ - **Condition**: Fully Restored (Speed and stamina at peak) 

‎ - **Skills:** 

‎ - **Blitz Dive (Level 2)** – A high-speed attack that deals critical damage to a single target. *(Cooldown: 20 seconds)* 

‎ - **Poison Sting (Level 2)** – A venomous projectile that weakens enemies over time. *(Cooldown: 10 seconds)* 

‎ - **Aerial Dash (Level 1)** – Increases speed and evasion in midair. *(Passive)* 

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‎#### **Tamed Creature:** 

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‎**Luminous Silk Moth (Glow)** 

‎ - **Condition**: Restored (Light output at peak) 

‎ - **Skills:** 

‎ - **Radiant Flare** – Releases a blinding flash of light, disorienting nearby enemies. *(Cooldown: Ready)* 

‎ - **Luminous Shield** – Creates a glowing protective barrier around an ally. *(Cooldown: Ready)* 

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‎"Alright," Kai muttered, closing the interface. He turned to his team, who were gathered around him in a semi-circle. Tiny stood tall and resolute, its armored frame gleaming under the soft glow of the arena's runes. Stinger hovered just above his shoulder, its wings buzzing faintly with anticipation. Glow perched on a nearby railing, its radiant light flickering softly.

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‎"This is it," Kai said, his voice steady despite the flutter of nerves in his chest. "This is what we've been working toward. No matter what they throw at us, we stick together. We fight as a team."

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‎Tiny clicked its mandibles sharply, Stinger buzzed in agreement, and Glow's light pulsed brightly.

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‎The announcer's voice boomed across the arena, silencing the crowd. "Ladies and gentlemen, the moment you've all been waiting for! The final match of the tournament! On one side, we have the Rising Contender, the underdog who has defied all odds—**Kai Anther**!"

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‎The crowd erupted into deafening cheers and applause. Kai stepped forward, his heart pounding as he raised a hand in acknowledgment. He could see Arden and Nia in the stands, both cheering loudly, while Lila watched with her usual calm intensity. Even Myra was there, a faint smile on her lips as she leaned against the railing.

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‎"And on the other side," the announcer continued, "we have a legend among tamers, a champion whose name strikes fear into the hearts of all who face him—**Victor Thane**!"

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‎The air seemed to grow heavier as Victor stepped into the arena. He was an imposing figure, tall and broad-shouldered, with a steely gaze that seemed to pierce through Kai. His armor was dark and intricately designed, and a massive beast core hung from a chain around his neck, pulsing with ominous energy.

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‎Victor's beast emerged from the core in a flash of light, and the crowd gasped in awe. It was a **Shadow Dreadwyrm**, a massive, dragon-like creature wreathed in dark, shifting shadows. Its wings stretched wide, casting a menacing silhouette across the arena, and its glowing red eyes locked onto Kai with predatory intent. The ground trembled beneath its weight as it let out a bone-shaking roar.

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‎The announcer's hand shot up. "Tamers, prepare your beasts! Let the final match… BEGIN!"

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‎Victor wasted no time. "Dreadwyrm, **Shadow Surge**!"

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‎The Dreadwyrm lunged forward, its massive form cloaked in swirling darkness as it closed the distance between them in an instant. Kai barely had time to react.

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‎"Tiny, block it! **Iron Bulwark**!"

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‎Tiny charged forward, planting its legs firmly into the ground as its shimmering barrier activated. The Dreadwyrm's claws crashed against the barrier with a deafening impact, sparks flying as the two clashed. Tiny held its ground, but the force of the attack sent cracks spidering across the barrier.

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‎"Stinger, hit it from above! **Blitz Dive**!" Kai shouted.

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‎Stinger zipped through the air, its stinger glowing brightly as it dove toward the Dreadwyrm's exposed back. The attack struck true, eliciting a roar of frustration from the beast. But the Dreadwyrm's shadows surged upward, enveloping Stinger in a dark, suffocating mist.

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‎"Glow, light it up! **Radiant Flare**!"

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‎Glow's wings pulsed, releasing a burst of golden light that cut through the shadows. Stinger broke free, retreating to a safe distance as the Dreadwyrm hissed in irritation.

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‎Victor smirked. "You've got spirit, I'll give you that. But it won't be enough. Dreadwyrm, **Shadow Fangs**!"

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‎The beast's jaws snapped open, and a wave of shadowy energy shot toward Kai and his team. The attack spread across the battlefield like a living entity, seeking to consume everything in its path.

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‎"Glow, shield us! **Luminous Shield**!"

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‎Glow's light formed a protective barrier around Kai and his team, absorbing the brunt of the attack. But the strain was evident, and Glow's light began to flicker.

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‎For every move Kai made, Victor countered with ruthless precision. The Dreadwyrm's overwhelming power and speed forced Kai's team to stay on the defensive, and the battlefield was quickly becoming a warzone of shadows and light.

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‎Tiny was holding its own, its durability proving invaluable against the Dreadwyrm's relentless onslaught. Stinger darted through the air, landing hit after hit on the beast's weak points, but its attacks were beginning to lose effectiveness against the Dreadwyrm's thick scales. Glow's light was their only saving grace, cutting through the shadows and keeping the beast from overwhelming them completely.

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‎Kai's mind raced as he searched for an opening. *There has to be a weakness. Every beast has one. I just need to find it.*

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‎The system chimed softly in his mind, offering a critical analysis.

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‎**[Beast Identified: Shadow Dreadwyrm]** 

‎**Type**: Dark-Class Rare Elite Beast 

‎**Strengths**: High durability, overwhelming offense, shadow-based abilities. 

‎**Weaknesses**: Vulnerable to light-based attacks. Sustained damage to its wings will ground it. 

‎**Tip**: Neutralize its mobility to gain the upper hand.

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‎Kai's eyes narrowed. "Alright. Glow, keep targeting its wings! Tiny, hold the line! Stinger, distract it and keep it off balance!"

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‎The battle raged on, the crowd on the edge of their seats as Kai and Victor clashed in a dazzling display of strategy and power. The arena was filled with flashes of light and bursts of shadow, the air thick with the sounds of roaring, buzzing, and the clash of claws against armor.

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