Chapter 343: Two Evolution Methods
Chapter 343: Two Evolution Methods
Li Qian immediately put his thoughts into action and called Director Fei from his phone.
Before long, he arrived at the director's office.
He explained the confusion he had encountered.
"Earth and Dark Attributes?" Director Fei asked after listening to Li Qian's account, pondering for a moment before sharing his own understanding. "If we're talking about Dominator Rank, there seem to be only three Extraordinary resources that fit your description."
"Abyssal Springstone, Shadowrock, and Moonshadow Bamboo."
"This Abyssal Springstone is..."
In the next half hour or so, Director Fei introduced all three Extraordinary materials.
He proudly displayed his knowledge.
Unfortunately, Li Qian showed no extra reaction.
In his opinion, it was only natural for the head of the Cultivation Academy to possess such knowledge.
"Thank you, Director Fei."
After listening attentively to Director Fei's explanation, Li Qian didn't waste any more time. He thanked the director and left.
Without delay, he headed to the campus Beast Center.
The Beast Center was bustling.
It seemed that no matter the time, it was always crowded.
Li Qian went straight to the second floor, where he found and examined the three materials.
[Inspiration +8, Current Task Progress: 108%]
When he saw the Shadowrock, the electronic prompt immediately sounded in his mind.
Hearing the electronic prompt, a faint smile curved his lips.
After a brief moment of thought, Li Qian had a plan.
He decisively submitted the task.
As he did, the electronic prompt sounded again in his mind.
[Task 3: Submission of Rock Monster's Evolution Method Successful. Achievement Points +5.]
Seeing the task panel showing 20 Achievement Points, Li Qian felt a sense of satisfaction.
After accumulating for so long, the Achievement Points had finally reached a more substantial number.
Without delay after submitting the task, Li Qian immediately created a new one.
It was also related to the Rock Monster.
[Task 3: Second Evolution Method of Rock Monster. Current Task Progress: 98%]
As Li Qian expected, the progress of the newly created task was indeed 98%.
This confirmed one thing.
If a task's progress reaches 110%, it implies that two evolution methods were completed in one go.
Reaching 100% indicates one evolution method, and 110% indicates the other.
If neither method is completed, even if both are just a little short, the progress will be stuck at 99%.
If one method is achieved, the progress may surge to 109%.
After fully understanding the secret of task progress, Li Qian began to absorb the knowledge infusion he received after submitting the task.
Since he had already guessed the evolution methods, this knowledge infusion didn't last long.
Three minutes later, he had fully digested and absorbed it.
Aside from some details, there wasn't much difference from the knowledge he already possessed.
By having the Flowing Cloud Crimson Star Stone and continuously using the Stone Armor skill next to it, absorbing the energy dissipating from the stone, when the energy overflows, it will naturally evolve into a Rock Giant.
Moreover, the racial potential of the Rock Giant evolved through this method is not the Dominator Rank 3 that Li Qian had learned from various books.
It is actually at the Fourth Rank of the Overlord stage.
Don't let the single rank difference fool you; the gap is actually quite significant.
After all, Ranks One to Three are considered the Early Rank, while Ranks Four to Six are the Intermediate Rank.
The difference between these major stages is much greater than that between minor stages.
This means that the Rock Giant evolved through the Flowing Cloud Crimson Star Stone is significantly more advanced than an ordinary Rock Giant.
After absorbing all the information, Li Qian remained standing in the same spot, his expression very serious, pretending to study an Extraordinary Resource.
This kind of situation is not uncommon on the second floor, so it did not attract any attention.
On the surface, Li Qian continued to observe, but in reality, his mind was focused on something else.
[Task Three: Second Evolution Method for Rock Monster, Current Progress: 98%]
Having made his decision, Li Qian did not hesitate and immediately invested 2 Achievement Points into Task Three.
With the addition of the two Achievement Points, the progress of Task Three reached 100%.
The only downside was that the progress gained through this method, even when completed, would not yield any Achievement Points.
Thus, his Achievement Points remained at 18.
With 18 points, it was already quite good. Being cautious with their use, they could last for a long time.
Not focusing on the remaining Achievement Points, Li Qian once again began to receive the knowledge infusion.
This time, it took a bit longer, about five minutes.
After fully absorbing the infused knowledge, Li Qian couldn't help but let out a long sigh.
"It really did come down to the last step."
Muttering to himself, Li Qian began to list the Extraordinary Resources and specific evolution steps required for the second evolution method.
First, the "Stone Armor" skill must be trained to the Perfect level.
This part is identical to the first evolution method.
The difference lies in the second step.
Grind one kilogram of Crimson Starstone and Shadowrock into powder at a ratio of nine to one, and apply it to the Rock Monster.
The third step is simple; the Rock Monster just needs to use the "Stone Armor" skill.
The "Stone Armor" skill will mix the powder applied to the Rock Monster's body into the armor and absorb it into the body, thus completing the final evolution.
Through the knowledge infused into his mind, Li Qian understood this peculiar evolution process and couldn't help but smile bitterly.
Without the golden finger and the knowledge infusion, who could have thought of these last two steps?
It could take decades to figure it out.
This also highlights how difficult it is for other cultivators to complete an evolution study.
Gathering his thoughts, Li Qian began to focus on the evolution results, "It's indeed at the Third Rank."
Yes, the Rock Giant evolved through this method clearly has less potential than the first evolution method.
However, in Li Qian's view, the second evolution method is far more valuable than the first.
Whether it's the Crimson Starstone or Shadowrock, both are relatively common Extraordinary Resources.
Together, their value does not exceed three million.
They are incomparable to the Flowing Cloud Crimson Star Stone.
The latter is worth over fifty million, and the quantity is extremely scarce, with a price but no market.
As for the Rock Swordmaster, since he did not witness the evolution process, although he can be 100% certain that it is related to the Flowing Cloud Crimson Star Stone, Li Qian decided not to study it for now.
He would at least wait until he has two free task slots before considering it.
(End of Chapter)
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