As time went on, more and more animals fell, and the birds in the sky were the first to fall, like dumplings being dropped into a pot.
A large area around Saraso was covered with a dense, dark layer of birds.
Those at the bottom can usually still thrash around a few times; this is a neurological reaction after being injured.
Strangely, the birds that fell later were not actually injured because they had many paw pads, but these uninjured birds remained motionless.
If it weren't for the fact that he was still breathing, I would have seriously doubted whether he was dead.
This situation is similar to that of those animals.
At this moment, Saraso is still in this strange process of metamorphosis, so Wu You can't ask it directly and can only observe it for the time being.
But you can clearly feel that Saraso is getting stronger and stronger.
An idea flashed through my mind.
Could it be that these animals have lost their "souls"?
Upon closer inspection, each "corpse" exhibits a period of mental fluctuation before its death, which most likely indicates that its mental energy has been drained beyond its limit.
If I had to put it in perspective, this would probably be something closer to the level of the soul.
What happened to the promise that it didn't need a soul?
Once we have a more probable hypothesis, it becomes easier to explain the reactions of these animals and birds.
They have basically all turned into "plant beasts".
Thankfully, it didn't begin its transformation process on Shiniu Mountain.
This process of transformation, more brutal than ordinary killing, continued until the last approaching animal fell.
Every inch of the primordial demon's body, every single hair, seemed to radiate light.
His eyes, from the pupils to the whites, had turned completely into a deep black, but his body shape had not changed much.
Saraso slowly closed his eyes, and the light on his skin was gradually absorbed into his body.
System notification: The primordial demon Sarazo has successfully completed its metamorphosis.
Alchemical Creature: Primal Demon, Name: Sarathor
Talents: Magic, Corruption, Power Granting, Shadow Control
Abilities: Tear, Flight, Taunt, Law, Mental Deprivation
Basic Assessment: Silver Beginner (Cultivable, lacking Transcendent Energy Materials)
System Description: This is an extraordinary creature with a peculiar evolutionary path.
After successfully advancing, Wu You immediately recalled Saraso.
And then he summoned Sarathor.
Looking at this demon, which seemed even more surreal, Wu You asked the question that had been posed to him.
"Salaso, what did you get from those animals just now?"
Saraso bowed slightly.
“My Lord, in the very beginning, I didn’t know what I would experience; I just felt that I could do it and that my body was craving something.”
“When the animals gathered, I easily absorbed their spirits, leaving nothing behind. In other words, I stripped them of their souls.”
Wu You thought for a moment.
"So, is it possible for an individual who has been deprived of their spirit to develop a new spirit later, or to recover it?"
Saraso thought for a moment.
"My lord, I am not quite sure about that either. Perhaps it is possible, as long as they can continue to live."
Upon hearing this, Wu You thought about those animals in a broader sense.
If a hunter were to go into the mountains now, he would probably have a great harvest, as long as he wasn't scared.
However, things will be tough for a long time to come; Saraso is completely exploiting resources.
From this point on, the Primal Demon finally entered the Silver Hall of Fame.
...
Now we can finally use the last few points of alchemical energy to make up the 1000 points needed for the upgrade.
Because of the issue of Salaso's advancement, Wu You deliberately delayed this process.
With only 6 points of alchemical energy remaining, Wu You didn't bother with anything else.
It directly created 6 colorful coral polyps.
The current third stage has consumed 1000 points of alchemical energy.
System upgrade begins.
Note: Your system has reached level four, making you a master of alchemy. You are hereby awarded 500 Alchemy Energy Points and one spin of the prize wheel.
The current total alchemical energy is 1726 points.
Unlock Level 4 Alchemy. Note: Level 4 Alchemy can use up to 5 materials for alchemy, and each attempt consumes 1000 Alchemy Energy.
Once the alchemical energy is fully consumed, the system can be upgraded to level five.
Advanced alchemy assistance function unlocked: Potential Alchemy.
It can be sorted during alchemy at level four or above.
Note: Creatures of Silver rank or higher can retain their basic materials and be re-alchemized. The amount of basic materials will be calculated based on the creature's strength.
System privileges, demonic powers, meeting the requirements for advanced privileges.
Activate the special privileges of the Creator: Demon God.
Note 1: Passive state. Strengthens oneself based on the number of silver creatures. Actively activated state. Fully utilizes the abilities of all creatures of silver level and above. Ability strength is based on base silver power x (number of silver creatures). Duration depends on vitality and mental strength. Consumes a lot, so activate with caution.
Note 2: This technique involves a burst of power, transforming the user into a demon god. However, its use carries a high risk at this stage and is not recommended.
Upgrading to the fourth-level system was a foregone conclusion, and it indeed brought about new changes.
This was expected, but the changes themselves were an unexpected surprise.
Although I haven't tried potential alchemy yet, it's clear from the system's explanation that it can further enhance the potential of existing organisms.
At least the dutiful old friend Garuru doesn't have to stop at the Silver beginner level.
The advanced access to the power of demon gods is an ability that looks incredibly powerful.
Although the explanation of his passive state has only just been released, it is clear that Wu You's body has been gradually strengthened since he first acquired the silver creature.
However, since this explanation has only just been released, the efficiency of future enhancements will definitely be higher than before.
The active activation of permissions is even more powerful, fully utilizing the power of all silver creatures, with the strength multiplied by the number.
Holy crap, this is defying the heavens!
Having only used the power of the demon god for the first time, I know the consumption of that power won't be easy, and there's also the issue of life force. It's best not to use it lightly.
As for the later explosive form, we can only speculate for now. Even the system, which rarely gives hints, bluntly tells you that it is not recommended to use it, so don't be reckless.
Fortunately, the upgrade of special privileges does not mean that the previous privileges have disappeared; the option of ordinary demon god powers is still available.
Once I understood all of this, the system notification came again, just as expected.
It must be a system task; Wu You never thought it wouldn't be.
System Task: Enemy in the Light, We in the Dark
Task details: Not to be triggered yet.
Quest Reward: Two Alchemy Creature Storage Slots; Quest duration will not be triggered at this time.
This is really interesting. The mandatory task after the system upgrade came, but it showed that it was not triggered. This is the first time this has happened.
Is the timing not right yet? Or is my alchemy system upgrading too fast?
In any case, it's best to ignore these kinds of troublesome tasks for now, and ideally, never trigger them at all.
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