Chapter 72: Intermediate Alien
Chapter 72: Intermediate Alien
Ji Xinghuo immediately stopped shooting arrows and stood still.
He had undergone one evolution, but this was his second evolution, triggered by the accumulation of starlight to a certain extent, which was different from the first evolution where he gained starlight by fusing with exotic species.
First of all, his senses became clearer.
The Aether Affinity allowed him to see the surrounding Aether energy reactions, which seemed to be boiling and rushing towards his body faster and faster, becoming more and more intense, and spreading to a wider area.
Ji Xinghuo opened the interface of the Omnipotent Star Pupil, and the human figure on the right was flashing, with a faint light flickering within each exotic species in his body.
"When life evolves, exotic abilities will also be enhanced."
"There is even a certain probability of advancement."
Thinking of this, he looked at the exotic ability information on the left side of the interface, and as expected, the progress of Thousand Spirit Dexterity had increased slightly, becoming [Level 3, 2/1117].
"It really does increase."
Ji Xinghuo was pleasantly surprised, but he didn't feel too surprised.
Aside from himself, other aliens couldn't use spiritual source energy to enhance their abilities. Their only option was to practice more, but the efficiency of relying solely on ability training was too low. Therefore, many aliens could only hope for life evolution and expect their abilities to improve when they were promoted.
Soon, Ji Xinghuo saw that his [Starlight Value] had also increased slightly, becoming 278.
More and more Aether energy surged into his body.
In the interface, the human figure was surrounded by countless tiny light spots, their number increasing, their density growing, and they spread throughout the body.
These light spots were starlight.
Gradually, starlight grew to 279, 280, 281... breaking through 300 in just a few minutes and continuing to increase.
Ji Xinghuo stood still, feeling refreshed all over. From his skin to his flesh, from his bones to his organs, tens of trillions of cells throughout his body were nourished by energy, becoming robust and powerful, with enhanced functions, climbing towards a higher level of life step by step.
He closed his eyes and thought, "This is life evolution!"
Every evolution is a qualitative leap in the essence of life, reaching a higher level.
Even though it was just a promotion from the first stage to the second stage according to the classification standard of the Star Realm Kingdom, and it was still in the initial stage, the feeling of self-flying made Ji Xinghuo extremely satisfied both physically and mentally, something he would never forget, and he would tirelessly pursue this state in the future.
There was nothing more exhilarating than this!
Ji Xinghuo was immersed in this state for over ten minutes until the surrounding Aether energy gradually calmed down and the human figure in the interface stopped flashing.
The evolution was over.
The information in the Omnipotent Star Pupil interface also stopped updating and remained stable.
[Owner of the Omnipotent Star Pupil: Ji Xinghuo]
[Race: Earth Human]
[Tier: Intermediate Alien]
[Starlight: 347/347]
[Exotic Abilities: Thousand Spirit Dexterity (Level 3, 102/1117), Rotating Magnetic Field (Level 2, 56/1699), Aether Affinity (Level 3, 197/1439)]
[Spiritual Source Energy: 0]
Ji Xinghuo compared this data to his pre-evolution statistics.
With his promotion to Intermediate Alien, his starlight had directly increased by 70 points. The increase didn't seem that high, but the increment was considerable.
He had previously speculated that the average increase in starlight for an alien's second evolution was around 30-35 points. Yet, his starlight had doubled, and this was on top of an already substantial foundation, once again giving him a significant lead and laying an even stronger foundation for his third evolution.
Life evolution was like architecture; the stronger the foundation, the better the evolution results, and the higher the upper limit.
Ji Xinghuo couldn't know the specific starlight data of other aliens.
He could only estimate that an Intermediate Alien who had just been promoted would have around 150 starlight points, with a margin of error of no more than 20 points.
At the peak of Intermediate, they would have about 240 to 260 points.
And he now had 347 starlight points!
"I'm winning at the starting line."
Ji Xinghuo felt delighted. This was because he had fused with three exotic species when he was still a Primary Alien, one of which was Aether Affinity, which was why his starlight was so much higher than others.
He looked at his exotic ability information.
All three abilities had improved slightly during this evolution.
Although they were still far from being upgraded, it still saved him nearly 200 spiritual source energy points, which was an unexpected joy.
Next, Ji Xinghuo began to adapt to his post-evolution body.
His strength, speed, and endurance had all increased. He could bench-press over 1,200 kilograms, run 400 meters in 20 seconds, and finish a 10,000-meter long-distance run in less than 12 minutes.
If he activated the Rotating Magnetic Field, his strength and speed would surge again, comparable to that of a general Super Alien!
The fastest improvement in an alien's physical fitness occurs during the transition from Primary to Advanced. There are no bottlenecks in the first three tiers, and as long as the accumulation of starlight is sufficient, evolution will be triggered.
However, reaching the peak of Advanced does not mean one can directly become a Super Alien.
The most significant improvement of a Super Alien compared to an Advanced Alien is the increase and change in the nature of starlight. But at this stage, the enhancement of physical fitness is not very obvious. Without powerful abilities, strength and speed have already reached the limit of a conventional flesh body.
The difference between profession templates and exotic abilities began to emerge.
Some non-physical enhancement professions, such as Beast Masters, would not have much stronger physical fitness than Ji Xinghuo at this moment.
That was why Ji Xinghuo was able to kill the female Beast Master in the Beast Garden with three arrows, and the same was true for Yinjianzong Jingbang.
"Thick blood, high defense, and a robust physique will ensure your longevity in battle!"
"The hexathlete is the true path to power!"
Ji Xinghuo contemplated his newfound strength after evolution, and his experiences led him to this conclusion. If he had continued solely as a ranger, one wrong move could have led to an outcome similar to Ji Zongbang and the female Beast Master.
With his promotion to Intermediate Alien, he could now fuse with an exotic species.
Ji Xinghuo was eager to begin.
He left the training room and passed by the garden, where he saw Ren Mian sitting on a swing, reading a book.
Broad-leaved greenery formed a natural sunshade above her, blocking the intense sunlight. Beside her was a plant with leaves that spun like a windmill, constantly sending her a cool breeze, keeping the swing area pleasant.
Ji Xinghuo was accustomed to this scene by now.
Ren Mian tended to the garden daily and occasionally disappeared for a few hours. Most of her time was spent reading, painting, or playing musical instruments. She was adept at many, including the guzheng, piano, and flute, showcasing her diverse talents. However, he had never seen her cultivate.
In ancient times, she would have been a well-educated young lady, a beauty capable of bringing calamity to nations.
"Sister Ren," Ji Xinghuo called out.
Ren Mian looked up from her book, glanced at him, and exclaimed in surprise, "You've been promoted?"
"Yes."
Ji Xinghuo wanted to share this joy with her first.
"That's wonderful!" Ren Mian examined him intently, her eyes shining with delight. "Your talent truly exceeds expectations. In just seven months, you've gone from an ordinary person to an Intermediate Alien. Since the Star Gate opened, it's been almost two hundred years, and very few humans have progressed as quickly as you."
"Thank you, Sister Ren, for your guidance. I wouldn't have achieved this without your help," Ji Xinghuo sincerely expressed his gratitude.
Ren Mian smiled and shook her head. "It's your hard work and talent. I merely provided a gentle push. Even without me, you would have shone brightly eventually."
Despite her words, her face radiated with a sense of accomplishment.
"Let's go."
Ren Mian put down her book. "Now that you've been promoted, you can fuse with an exotic species. Let's head to the Dragon Viewing Platform. Selena should have prepared the exotic symbiont by now."
The two set off together, and as usual, Ji Xinghuo rented a large tame wind deer for their journey.
As the deer ran, Ji Xinghuo placed his hand on Ren Mian's waist, and she showed no reaction, as if she had grown accustomed to this gesture.
Soon, they arrived at the Dragon Viewing Platform.
The interior of the mall was as quiet as ever.
As soon as they entered Selena's room, she stood up and exclaimed happily, "Ms. Ren, your timing is perfect. The exotic symbiont you requested arrived the day before yesterday."
Ji Xinghuo's heart leaped with joy, but he kept his expression neutral.
Ren Mian merely nodded slightly. "What a coincidence. Let me see it, please."
Selena took out an exquisite box, opened it, and pushed it towards them on the table. Inside was a peculiar exotic species that resembled a soft mud-like substance, with a murky color. It slowly flowed within the small box, almost like a living creature, occasionally emitting a few strands of pungent odor.
"This is the exotic symbiont?" Ji Xinghuo was astonished.
He had never seen information about exotic symbionts before, and with Olympia lacking an internet connection, information gathering was challenging. So, this was his first time witnessing one in person.
"Yes, Mr. Ji," Selena confirmed, as she had met Ji Xinghuo several times and knew his surname. "This exotic species was acquired by us at a high cost from an exotic species company. It's absolutely authentic and ready for fusion."
"How much?" Ren Mian asked.
"58 million," Selena replied earnestly. "This is our acquisition price, with a markup of about 60%. Is that acceptable to you, Ms. Ren?"
Ji Xinghuo was startled by the price.
This meant that the original price of the exotic symbiont was around 36 million, and the markup was quite substantial.
However, Ren Mian didn't even frown, and she said, "I'll take it."
She then took out seven lush, green fruits from her handbag, each about the size of an apricot. They were all expansion wonder-objects, Qing Kong Guo, or 'Blue Sky Fruits.'
The Blue Sky Fruits rolled on the table, spinning in circles. To an unaware observer, they would appear to be ordinary fruits.
Selena quickly cupped her hands to prevent them from falling.
"The same old price. One Blue Sky Fruit for 30 million. Two fruits for the exotic symbiont, and the extra two million is a personal token of appreciation for you. Please transfer the money for the remaining five fruits to my bank account," Ren Mian concluded the transaction swiftly.
"Certainly, the payment will be made within half an hour," Selena beamed with joy. "Thank you, Ms. Ren, for your trust in the Dragon Viewing Platform and your support for me."
These seven Blue Sky Fruits were worth 210 million, but what they could bring in return was far more than just money!
She would also gain immense benefits from this exchange.
Ren Mian nodded, took the box containing the exotic species, and left with Ji Xinghuo. Back at the villa, she handed the box to Ji Xinghuo and softly said, "You can try fusing with it now."
Ji Xinghuo didn't say much to express his gratitude.
He gently touched the exotic species, and immediately, interface information appeared before his eyes.
[Exotic Species: Exotic Symbiont]
[Grade: Super Limit]
[Fusion Success Rate: 97%]
[Upgradable: Yes]
(End of Chapter)
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