Chapter 504 - 328: Grey’s Evolution (Part 2)

Chapter 504: Chapter 328: Grey’s Evolution (Part 2)

The yellow light terminated at the Energy Shield that guarded this place. As the light sank in, the Energy Shield—which covered an immeasurable expanse—shimmered with a faint Flowing Light.

"...What an incredible sight." Han Ning gazed at the massive, hovering turtle shell in the distance, murmuring in awe.

"This is an Earth Core Primordial Embryo located in the Celestial Sea. It’s primarily composed of the Earth Element, but its location in the Deep Sea means it’s surrounded by dense Water Element. This caused an anomaly, creating the hybrid Water-and-Earth Primordial Embryo we see today. By my estimation, the ratio of Water to Earth Elements here is about three to five, with other elements accounting for the remaining two parts."

Bobo Man puffed out his chest, his face beaming with pride.

"See that? That turtle shell is a strategic-class Soul Artifact forged by my Wangchao Family—the Earth-Shaking Turtle Shell. It constantly extracts various elements from deep within the earth, converting them into an Energy Shield to power the defensive Spiritual Array here. It also produces Soul Crystals of multiple Attributes."

He pointed to the bustling Hippocampi in the distance, giving Han Ning a whirlwind tour as they passed through one developed sector after another.

"Those are high-quality, natural Earth Elemental Crystal Cores. They’re purer than the Soul Crystals from Earth Type Soul Beasts and are typically used to power high-end Elemental Shields, for the evolution of Advanced Soul Beasts, or for research on Spiritual Energy Circuits..."

"Your Highness Prince Bobo Man, why did you bring me here?" Han Ning had a hunch.

"The concentration of Water Element here is far denser than in other regions. I’ve already had my people prepare the materials for its evolution. When the time is right, we’ll have it evolve near the Primordial Embryo. That will guarantee it achieves its most perfect evolutionary form."

"And how will we handle the Dark Element?" Han Ning pressed.

"You call that a problem?" Bobo Man’s serious facade instantly crumbled. He rolled his eyes and pulled a few Black Crystal Stones radiating a powerful Spiritual Pressure from his ring.

"We’ll use artificial ones!"

"Impressive," Han Ning said, offering up the obligatory gasp of a poor man.

"No rush. Their work isn’t done yet. The Earth Core Primordial Embryo erupts in a tidal pattern, so we need to wait for a specific time when the Water Element concentration is at its peak."

About three or four hours later, they arrived at the mouth of a deep cavern. Gazing into the bottomless pit, from which a torrent of ochre-colored mud constantly spewed, Bobo Man said, "You probably still don’t understand what an Earth Core Primordial Embryo actually is."

"They are fragments that broke off from the core of a celestial body. Over countless years, the movement of subterranean Soul Beasts has softened them. Tectonic activity then gradually pushes them upward. Eventually, some fragments rise near the surface, where they are discovered by the creatures living there."

"An Earth Core Primordial Embryo is a concentration of a celestial body’s purest Earth Element. It also contains at least five subsidiary elements, like Gold, Fire, Wood, Dark, and Light. Every year, one of these things produces over five hundred pure Elemental Creatures with C Talent or higher, along with nearly a million tons of ore and Soul Crystals. Its value is immeasurable."

"Currently, this Earth Core Primordial Embryo is being jointly developed by only two groups: the Sea Goddess Race and the Wangchao Family. The Sea Goddess Race handles forty percent of the development, and the Wangchao Family handles sixty. The Wangchao Beastmasters are responsible for providing the Soul Artifacts needed for excavation, as well as for security."

"But since my father’s death and Tataho’s faction rising to power, the Sea Goddess Race has taken full control of this place."

The Earth Core Primordial Embryo is roughly divided into the following zones:

1. Elemental Soul Crystal Development Zone: Produces large quantities of pure, high-end Soul Crystals.

2. Soul Beast Cultivation Zone: Where pure Elemental Creatures of various Attributes are born each year.

3. Ambient Energy Extraction Zone: Utilizes remarkable Soul Artifacts forged by the Wangchao Family to draw out the dense Spiritual Energy and create various elemental products.

4. Mineral Vein Processing Zone: Where the Earth Core Primordial Embryo generates a wide variety of magical ores, each with different properties.

5. Elemental Material Cultivation Zone: Leverages the unique environment to cultivate and research all sorts of materials.

All in all, there were over a dozen zones, each one with a vital purpose.

"And I’m not telling you all this just to show off, you know!"

Bobo Man said earnestly,

"After you return from your trial in the Sea God Palace and form a contract with a new Water Type Soul Beast, you can bring it here to help it grow. It can advance from Lord Level to Monarch in no time, which will save you a ton of time!"

"Lord Level?"

"Of course! Soul Beasts with B+ Talent or higher have varying specializations—be it their physical Body, Spiritual Energy, or other mystical aspects—but thanks to their incredible natural gifts, they’re born at the Lord Level. A rare few even start as Middle Lords. You don’t have to raise them from the ground up."

’So that’s how it works,’ Han Ning realized.

He’d never seen a Soul Beast born with B+ Talent, let alone one with B Talent, so it was only natural that he was unaware.

...

「An hour later」

They arrived in a valley within the main valley.

Dazzling yellow light cascaded down from the turtle shell high above, making the surroundings glitter and shine.

The area was dotted with black pools of water, both large and small. The concentration of Water Element here was simply astonishing.

The flowing black water was, in fact, Water Element so dense it had become a liquid.

"HUUUUM~~"

The moment Grey arrived, it was captivated by its surroundings. It took an ecstatic breath of the viscous air. A nearly tangible, aqua-blue halo enveloped its massive Body, and the Water Element rushed into the gaps between its Bone Armor like moths to a flame.

It was a Dark Type Soul Beast, but perhaps because the blood of the Yunlan Whale flowed through its veins, it had an unusual affinity for the Water Element.

The yellow turtle shell high above seemed to react to the pull of the Water Element within Grey’s body.

Faint streams of blue light shot down from above, piercing the gaps in its body. In an instant, Grey transformed into a gigantic Water Whale composed entirely of Water Element.

With every breath, it inhaled immense amounts of Water Element.

"MROOOOOAN~" Grey’s body trembled with sheer bliss as it let out a series of deeply contented groans.

Every inch of this place was suffused with an azure elemental glow. For Grey, it was truly like the "paradise" from myths and legends.

"The Water Type Spiritual Energy in Profound Water Valley is seventy times denser than in the outside world," Bobo Man explained. "While here, a Water Type Soul Beast’s power will increase slowly even without active Cultivation, and its Talent will be imperceptibly transformed." The light of his Telekinesis flickered around him as he deftly manipulated the ambient Water Element, shaping it first into a swirling Water Dragon, then into a cluster of adorable little octopuses.

Grey grew incredibly excited upon entering Profound Water Valley. In its Water Whale form, it scanned its surroundings with wide, lake-like eyes.

Visible particles of light rained down from all directions and from high above, boring into its watery Body.

Profound Water Valley wasn’t devoid of life. On the contrary, it was teeming with workers.

However, unlike in other places, the workers here were perpetually clad in black, full-body scaled suits that covered them from head to toe.

They even wore exotic-looking masks that covered their eyes.

Seeming to sense Han Ning’s questioning gaze, Bobo Man voluntarily explained:

"The Water Element here is a supreme tonic for Soul Beasts of the corresponding Attribute, but it’s not so friendly to Beast Masters, who have weaker physiques."

"Short-term exposure might be fine, but for those who work here, prolonged contact with such a dense concentration of Water Element can cause pathological changes. Their bones will be eroded and softened by the Water Element, eventually making movement difficult."

"Alright, let’s prepare for its evolution. I’ve found a Beast Master who can guide the process. Should he help this Gray Demon Whale evolve, or do you want to do it?" Bobo Man beckoned, and a Beast Master from the Sea Goddess Race, who had been waiting nearby, immediately swam over.

"Your Highness. Honored guest." He was a handsome male of the Sea Goddess People, though his face was also covered in dense scales. He glided over swiftly and greeted the pair respectfully.

"First, tell me your plan." ’If the evolution plan they present is similar to the one provided by the panel, I can save myself the trouble of guiding Grey’s evolution,’ he thought.