At that moment, the familiar mechanical voice echoed again inside Aethryon's mind.
Beep…
[Congratulations, Host. New evolution paths have been unlocked.]
The transparent system screen expanded, revealing several new options in front of him.
[1. White Datura Serpent Advanced Variant]
(An enhanced evolution of the standard White Datura Snake)
Description:
This evolution is the classic advanced form of the Datura Snake lineage. Venom production greatly increases, while the body becomes larger and more durable. Stealth and ambush instincts are also significantly enhanced.
Abilities:
1)Venom potency increased by 150%
2)Body durability significantly improved
3)Enhanced stealth and ambush capability
4)Average length: 1.5 – 2 meters
Evolution Requirements:
[Become a 200-Year Spirit Beast]
[200 System Points]
[Consume 50 poisonous spiritual plants]
[2. Crimson Venom Serpent]
(Fire and poison hybrid evolution)
Description:
This evolution builds upon the Crimson Flame mutation within the host's body. Venom fuses with fire attributes, creating attacks that burn and corrode enemies simultaneously.
Abilities:
1)Hybrid Fire + Poison attacks
2)Venom causes burning effects on contact
3)High resistance to heat and fire
4)Significantly increased attack power
Evolution Requirements:
[Become a 300-Year Spirit Beast]
[250 System Points]
[Consume 1 fire-type spiritual plant]
[3. Venom Tyrant Python]
(Physical strength focused evolution)
Description:
This evolution emphasizes overwhelming physical power rather than venom. The host transforms into a massive serpent capable of crushing prey with sheer strength.
Abilities:
1)Extremely high physical strength
2)Powerful constriction attacks
3)Thick and highly durable scales
4)Average length: 4 – 6 meters
Evolution Requirements:
[Become a 500-Year Spirit Beast]
[300 System Points]
[Consume 20 mid-level spirit beasts]
..
[4. Shadow Datura Serpent]
(Stealth and assassination focused evolution)
Description:
This evolution enhances shadow-related traits. The host becomes nearly undetectable and specializes in deadly ambush attacks.
Abilities:
1)Near-invisible stealth ability
2)Completely silent movement
3)Lethal ambush attacks
4)Accelerated venom effect
Evolution Requirements:
[Become a 300-Year Spirit Beast]
[250 System Points]
[Kill 30 different spirit beasts]
[5. Emerald Venom Monarch Serpent]
(Elite variant of the Datura Snake lineage)
Description:
This evolution represents the elite form of the Datura Snake bloodline. Venom production reaches extraordinary levels, allowing the host to dominate areas with toxic influence.
Abilities:
1)Extremely powerful neurotoxin venom
2)Ability to release poisonous mist
3)Very high poison resistance
4)Superior control over venom-based attacks
Evolution Requirements:
[Become a 800-Year Spirit Beast]
[500 System Points]
[Consume 100 poisonous spiritual plants]
...
Aethryon stared at the options for a long moment.
Aethryon couldn't take his eyes off the evolution options on the panel. Every single one of them looked incredibly tempting. White Datura Serpent offered a solid and stable evolution path, Crimson Venom Serpent perfectly matched his newly gained fire attribute, Venom Tyrant Python promised overwhelming physical strength, Shadow Datura Serpent could turn him into a deadly assassin, and Emerald Venom Monarch Serpent sounded like the absolute ruler of venom-based creatures. Aethryon stared at the list for a while before slowly flicking his tail and letting a very greedy thought slip through his mind. "All of them look amazing… but it would be nice if there was an option that gave me all of them at once."
At that exact moment, the familiar mechanical voice echoed again in his mind.
[Host desire detected.]
Aethryon froze.
[Evolution system restructuring.]
For a few seconds he remained completely still. Then his eyes slowly widened.
"…Wait a minute."
The panel suddenly began to shake. All the evolution options blurred and disappeared as new symbols began forming in their place. The system screen looked like it was genuinely recalculating something. Numbers, symbols, and unknown characters streamed rapidly across the interface. As Aethryon watched, he first felt curious, then suspicious… and finally completely panicked.
"Wait! Stop! I was joking!"
The screen trembled even harder.
[Calculating new evolution path…]
Aethryon slammed his tail against the ground in panic.
"I was just thinking! Is thinking illegal now?!"
The system did not respond.
[Lineage analysis initiated…]
[Poison attribute analysis in progress…]
[Fire attribute analysis in progress…]
[Mutation factor analysis in progress…]
Aethryon's eyes kept widening.
"Hold on… this is starting to look way too serious."
The panel suddenly flashed with a bright light.
[New evolution path successfully created.]
Aethryon stared at the screen for several seconds. Then he reached a very serious conclusion.
"…I think I just broke the system."
The system panel in front of Aethryon flashed once again, and the previous evolution options completely disappeared. In their place, a single new line slowly appeared.
[New Evolution Path Created]
Aethryon narrowed his eyes and stared at the screen as the new information gradually revealed itself.
[Sacred Cataclysm Datura Serpent]
Description:
This evolution is a rare variant created through the fusion of the host's venom mutation and fire attributes. The body becomes covered in sacred white scales that give off an almost divine aura, yet beneath that purity lies destructive power capable of devastating enemies. This form balances the physical strength of serpent-type spirit beasts with the destructive fusion of venom and flame, creating a predator that appears holy but carries the presence of catastrophe.
Abilities:
1)Scales transform into sacred white armor-like scales with greatly increased durability
2)Venom evolves into Ignition Venom, combining poison with burning properties
3)Significantly enhanced muscle density and physical strength
4)Noticeable improvement in speed and reflexes
5)Natural resistance to fire and poison attributes
6)Body length increases 2 meters for every 100 years of cultivation
Evolution Requirements:
[Become a 200-Year Spirit Beast]
[300 System Points]
[Consume 1 fire-type spiritual plant]
[Consume 50 poison-type spirit beasts]
Aethryon stared at this new evolution path for a long time.
Part of him felt excited.
Another part of him felt slightly nervous.
"…This looks pretty cool."
Then he stayed silent for a few seconds.
A sudden thought of regret appeared in his mind.
"…Maybe I should have wished for something else."
Aethryon tapped his tail against the ground.
"If the system really listens to wishes…"
He lifted his head and thought very seriously.
"I wish I had goddess wives."
…
The system remained completely silent.
Aethryon waited a few seconds.
Then he grumbled.
"Of course… it ignores that one."