Mythical Era: My Evolution into a Celestial Beast

Chapter 251: Transcendence, Maximum Enhancement, Golden Rune (II)

Soon, the news of Chen Chu’s challenge spread throughout the entire southern mutated beast battlefield. While students from other schools responded with anger, disdain, sneers, or solemnity, the teachers were both surprised and puzzled.

They already knew how powerful this student named Chen Chu was. In the recent demon cult invasion, he had single-handedly killed two demon cultists and even slayed a Purgatory Demon Clan member with late-stage Sixth Heavenly Realm combat strength.

And he did so without sustaining any injuries. With such combat strength, he was already considered the number one in the southern martial arts schools.

However, while his combat strength was formidable, did he really think it would be that simple to sweep through hundreds of cultivators at the same level? Many of them were at the late or peak stage of the Fifth Heavenly Realm, and some were geniuses possessing combat strength in the Sixth.

The consumption of true power in that many battles would be exorbitant.

In the rear military base, a senior colonel was astonished when he received the news. "Challenging all of the Fifth Heavenly Realm students in the schools? What is this guy trying to do?"

A middle-aged man wearing a major general's uniform adjusted his glasses thoughtfully. "He probably aims to walk the path of invincibility. He might already be touching the edge of a battle will."

"A battle will! Invincibility, dominance, or slaughter?" someone exclaimed.

There were many forms of battle wills condensed on the path of invincibility, and such challenges were not uncommon in the military. Many soldiers at the critical point of condensing their battle will would challenge all of the top military experts in the location at their level. They would either succeed and sweep through everyone to condense their battle will, or fail and see their path cut off.

From the main seat, Ling Yi said, "Notify Chen Chu that in the upcoming battles, he doesn't need to hold back. The military will compensate for all damage and injuries."

Someone exclaimed in surprise, "General, you plan to assist him?"

Ling Yi smiled. "It's been years since we've seen such a domineering new student. Naturally, we should give him a helping hand."

While wanting to walk the invincible path was acceptable, making others risk injury and damage to their battle armor and transcendent weapons was asking too much.

In that fervent atmosphere, most of those senior geniuses would likely rush into the fray in the heat of the moment, not regretting it even if they got hurt.

However, there would surely be some who would harbor resentment toward Chen Chu afterward. After all, once transcendent weapons and battle armor were damaged, they needed to be reforged, consuming 200 to 300 contribution points.

Not everyone was as affluent as Chen Chu, who could earn contribution points like drinking water by hunting mutated creatures. Many students ventured into the mountains with nothing but their wits, risking their lives; they very well could meet their end in the jaws of a mutated beast one day.

Now, however, with the general’s orders, both Chen Chu and the other students no longer had to worry that his full power would be too overwhelming, and could devote themselves entirely to the battles.

There wasn’t much concern from anyone about possible casualties. This was a martial challenge, not a fight to the death. Injuries were acceptable, but fatalities were not. Even before the military intervened, the teachers would interrupt Chen Chu's path of invincibility.

Ling Yi's voice resonated deeply. "Also, notify all of the students still in the Yunwu Mountain Range to return and face Chen Chu. Tell them that if they can withstand three of Chen Chu's moves without defeat, they can choose a top-level secret scripture for free.

"Furthermore, all students in the Fifth Heavenly Realm must not refuse Chen Chu's challenge when he comes knocking. Otherwise, their access will be reduced to the lowest level."

A collective gasp filled the air.

"General, you're pouring oil on the fire with this."

"Hahaha... He wants to walk the invincible path, so let's bring out that absolute power to suppress the younger generation.

"It will also add some pressure to the other students. They've been too comfortable under the schools’ protection for too long, and their drive to excel has weakened. It's unbelievable that none of them have broken through to the Sixth Heavenly Realm yet.

"They are the cream of the crop from all over the south, and have consumed countless resources. It’s time they show some results. Let Chen Chu give them some pressure. Let's see what true talent is. If they don't strive harder from now on, they'll be left behind by the times."

While the entire southern battlefield was being shaken by Chen Chu's presence, he went to the logistics department.

"Could you please check how many contribution points these two short swords, mace, and two Nightmare Demon Crystals can be exchanged for?"

Although he had taken three lives, Chen Chu hadn't seized much in terms of loot this time around.

"J-Just a moment, please."

The staff members behind the counter only had average abilities, which left them feeling a bit nervous under Chen Chu’s overwhelming aura.

There was no denying it—Chen Chu, in his current state of readiness, seemed like a colossal beast in human form, breathing heavily with sharp, piercing eyes. The substantive aura emanating from him pressed against the surrounding air in all directions, forming small gusts of wind that swirled around him and made his hair move without any breeze.

Those who didn't know might think he had activated some special effect.

"Chen Chu, these two short swords and the mace are all transcendent weapons, but they've been reforged once and are severely damaged, leaving only minimal material value. The weapon recycling price is 50 points, and the Nightmare Demon Crystals are valued at 100 points. After discount, it totals to 105 contribution points."

Chen Chu nodded. "That's fine."

With 105 contribution points from this exchange, added to the remaining 155 he had, plus the 600 from killing three people, he now had a total of 860 contribution points; the 300 merit points would be calculated separately.

"Could you also appraise the composition of these two materials for me?" Chen Chu asked, taking out the basin-sized Flame Ore and the half-meter-long Golden Horn.

The so-called appraisal was actually just using professional equipment to analyze an object’s composition. For various transcendent materials and minerals, there was a detailed identification and analysis procedure set by the authorities, with specialized equipment for examination.

"Please wait a moment." The staff member took the two materials to a nearby device.

Soon, the analysis report came out. The ore with flame contained within it was a transcendent material with very high energy conductivity. It contained an actual flame in its interior, with non-toxic radiation.

The Golden Horn, from an unknown mutated creature, also had high energy conductivity. It contained a golden evil-repelling power inside, which had a strong suppressive effect on dark forces.

Both were considered high-level transcendent materials, especially the evil-repelling power possessed by the Golden Horn, which was very rare, capable of calming souls and warding off spirits and demons.

This attribute caught Chen Chu off guard for a moment. He couldn't believe that the Purgatory Demon Clan would actually possess such items.

Chen Chu put away the materials and continued. "I want to exchange for three level 6 Life Crystals."

When he had initially enhanced the Dragon Elephant Art to the third stage, he had only used 20 attribute points, but the maximum enhancement had been more than doubled to 50 points. Now, the requirements for maxing out the Dragon Elephant Tyrant Body had reached 800.

However, as soon as Chen Chu finished speaking, the staff member clicked a few times on the computer, then gave him an embarrassed look. "Sorry, we only have two Level 6 Life Crystals in stock right now."

Chen Chu paused. "How many level 5 ones do you have?"

"Let me check... We have seven level 5 crystals."

"Then give me two level 6 and two level 5."

Each level 6 crystal cost 300 contribution points, and each level 5 one cost 160. After the discount, it totaled 644 points.

Soon, Chen Chu left the logistics department with the four Life Crystals and applied for a cultivation room.

Convert to attribute points. Chen Chu's mind fluctuated as an invisible force enveloped the four Life Crystals in his hand. They silently turned into powder, and at the same time, transparent text appeared before him.

"You have converted two level 5 and two level 6 Life Crystals, gaining 143, 158, 276, and 295 attribute points respectively."

With the original 21, the freely assignable attribute points on the page had instantly skyrocketed to 893.

Chen Chu took a deep breath, anticipation evident in his eyes. Another thought resonated in his mind. Consume attribute points to enhance the Dragon Elephant Tyrant Body to maximum.

Boom!

As the attribute points vanished, an immense and boundless energy surged within Chen Chu, and the crimson true power in his dantian exploded instantaneously.

Indeed, all of the true power burst out of his dantian, filling Chen Chu's entire body endlessly. Under this invisible force, it merged with his flesh and blood.

Roar! Roar! Roar!

Deep within Chen Chu's body, the roars of dragons and elephants resounded. A scene of colossal beasts could be vaguely seen; a ten-meter-tall Tyrant Elephant, a forty-meter-long red dragon, and a fifty-meter-long pterosaur spread their wings and let out sharp cries.

The strongest of them all, a golden dragon, spread its wings and emitted terrifying power, shaking the mountains.

These colossal beast shadows all roared fiercely, as if struggling, but then shattered under an invisible force.

Boom!

As the thoughts contained within his essence were completely destroyed, Chen Chu's flesh vibrated, and his willpower continuously merged with his true power. As the golden true power grew thicker and continued to circulate, Chen Chu's muscles, bones, and even blood gradually took on a golden hue, emitting a sacred aura.

At the same time, the original power contained in the Tyrant Elephant and dragon essences continuously gathered in his dantian. Under the power of the converted attribute points, the Elephant Fury Rune, which had absorbed the original power, underwent changes as it became more complex.

Soon, a complete golden rune appeared in Chen Chu's dantian. When his consciousness observed the rune, the meaning of 'Dragon Elephant' subconsciously appeared in his mind.

Roar!

Just as the complete rune condensed in Chen Chu's dantian, a ferocious roar of dragons and elephants penetrated the air, causing the entire cultivation room to tremble incessantly.