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Turns out, I don't seem so weak after all.
Just staring at the Dead Servants on the distant battlefield, their flesh and blood flying everywhere, their arms and legs severed, instantly calmed him down again.
Don't easily expect limbs to regenerate.
However, after seeing the final "evolution value" progress bar, Cao Han's eyes lit up and he began to plot against some seriously injured and unable-to-rise servants on the edge of the battlefield.
These defeated and dying Death Servants would have quietly passed away over time if left unattended, but now they've benefited Cao Han.
"We must not expand! We absolutely must not expand!"
After repeatedly reminding himself not to become arrogant because of the system's cheat codes, Cao Han recalled the crawling technique he had learned during his military training.
Without attracting the attention of their fellow undead, they quietly approach these waiting-to-die servants and offer their help in finding release.
[Defeat the Samurai, evolution points +10]
[Defeat the Samurai, evolution points +10]
【…】
There were simply too many of them; in no time, his evolution value had already accumulated to the maximum of 100 points.
"Now, it should... be able to evolve, right?"
After Cao Han returned to the battlefield, he thought to himself that he was afraid that if the evolution caused any trouble, he would die before he could even begin, which would be a waste of his efforts.
The system certainly did not disappoint.
The anticipated evolution has arrived as promised.
[Evolution value requirements met, proceed with evolution?]
There was no need to hesitate any longer. Cao Han made a decision and decisively chose yes.
[Undergoing evolution...]
In the instant he entered the evolutionary process, Cao Han felt the blood in his body begin to flow faster, and energy surged from his bloodline, strengthening his power.
Originally, due to his corruption into a Deadpool, his nearly three-meter-tall body visibly grew larger until it reached five meters in height before it stopped growing.
In terms of appearance, there were only minor changes; according to Cao Han's observation, it could only be said that it was getting closer to the dragon race.
"Is my evolutionary path... a little off?!"
Cao Han looked at the enormous body that couldn't be hidden even when it was lying in tall grass after its evolution, and immediately felt something was wrong. He then hurriedly opened the panel.
Name: Cao Han
"Race: Hybrid (Deadpool Mode)"
Bloodline: 85% Dragon Bloodline / 15% Human Bloodline
Physical Strength: 32
Soul Strength: 16
"Word of Power: Dark Thunder (Serial Number 17)"
"Evolution Values: 0/500"
"Finally, we have some ability to protect ourselves!"
Although the direction of evolution was somewhat unexpected for Cao Han, the sense of security brought about by the increase in strength was real and tangible.
Each evolution doubled both physical and spiritual strength.
You can feel the surging power contained within a fist by gently clenching it.
What pleased Cao Han the most was that he could use the power of words he had lost because of the corrupted Death Servant.
He had long been curious about "Word Spirit," an ability unique to the Dragon Clan world.
Then, without hesitation, he unleashed his Word of Power.
Generally speaking, releasing a word of power requires chanting dragon script, and the process of chanting dragon script is actually using the power of the dragon race in one's bloodline to mobilize the corresponding elements in the outside world.
It's unclear whether this is because the system converts so-called "words of power" into skills.
Cao Han discovered that when he released his Word of Power, he didn't need to chant the dragon script; the Word of Power was released simply by thinking about it.
After the air was rapidly compressed, a fist-sized ball of compressed air appeared in the palm of the hand.
It only needs to be thrown out and decompressed the moment it hits the target to cause an explosion.
As for how much power this compressed air explosion could generate... Cao Han really couldn't say for sure.
However, there are plenty of goals to be achieved ahead of us.
What are we waiting for?!
His gaze was fixed on a muscular male Deadpool who was more than ten meters away, whose body was obviously taller and more imposing than the other Deadpools.
After standing up, Cao Han threw the compressed air ball in his hand at the target with all his might, and released the control the moment it hit.
"boom!!!"
First, a sound like a grenade exploding suddenly rang out, and when Cao Han looked closely at the "results," he was somewhat disappointed.
The effect of this compressed air balloon can only be described as a lot of noise but little action.
The power of words is called "yin thunder" because it has a thunderous roar, but its destructive power has nothing to do with thunder.
"The idea that there are no trashy words of power, only trashy hybrids, is pure deception!"
It's no wonder that this Yin Thunder was numbered 17 on the periodic table of Words of Power!
Before he could think any further, he heard a wild roar and felt as if he were being watched by something.
Cao Han's heart tightened; his shared dragon bloodline allowed him to detect the provocation in the other's roar.
After evolving to a massive five-meter-tall body, hiding in the grass is indeed a bit unrealistic.
That enormous figure was hard to ignore; it was the giant serpent that caused all of this.
As a pure-blooded dragon, it didn't lose its mind like these Deadpools, and at first it probably didn't pay much attention to Cao Han hiding on the periphery.
His existence was completely exposed when the Spiritual Yin Thunder appeared that day.
The manipulation of the corresponding elements in the air when releasing a Word of Power is undeniable, especially in a battlefield full of Dead Servants, where it shines like a beacon in the darkness!
It's hard not to attract attention.
"This guy is probably looking for me."
Cao Han dared not linger in place and quickly moved to the perimeter of the battlefield.
Its massive body rampaged across the battlefield like a tank, moving with impunity against the weak Deadpools whose average physical strength was only 10-20.
However, a careful observer can discover this.
Despite the increasingly chaotic external battlefield, he was thriving, mostly picking on the weakest targets.
[Defeat the Samurai, evolution points +10]
A notification will appear from the system after each kill.
Because Cao Han reacted quickly and joined the melee, the pure-blooded serpent in the center failed to lock onto him.
Just as Cao Han breathed a sigh of relief, a sinister voice came from the center.
"You cunning little mouse, don't think you can hide and we won't find you!"
The voice just fell.
The giant serpent that had been coiled in the center of the battlefield began to slither outwards, killing or wounding the dead wherever it passed.
Especially its constantly writhing snake tail; any Deadpool hit by it instantly turns into a cloud of blood mist.
Cao Han knew without a doubt that it was the giant snake's voice, and his heart sank.
It's not hard to tell from their tone that they see him as prey.
"We still need to hurry up and evolve!"
The oppressive feeling of life and death made Cao Han dare not relax in the slightest, and his actions to kill the servant subconsciously became even faster.
Chapter 3: He's no longer human!
"The weaklings on the periphery are gone!"
Cao Han discovered a sad and cruel truth.
The entire battlefield was a constant battleground, and without a doubt, the weaker members of the Death Servants were the first to die.
"Evolution Values: 370/500"
Seeing that the progress bar on his personal panel was only 130 points away from evolving again, he had no choice but to move further towards the center of the battlefield.
The giant serpent's figure had disappeared from the battlefield, but every now and then, there would be a faint feeling of being watched.
This made Cao Han very certain that the giant snake had not left, but was lurking somewhere, quietly waiting for its prey to appear.
Left with no other option, he turned his attention to the Dead Servants, who were around three meters tall, on the battlefield.
However, these guys are deeply corrupted by the dragon bloodline. Whether it's their resilience or how difficult they are to deal with, they are far superior to those two-meter-tall, initially corrupted death servants.
"The system's target identification is so unintelligent!"
Having entered the middle of the battlefield, Cao Han was able to see in all directions and hear from all sides.
Adhering to the principle of "never attack head-on if you can easily take advantage of the situation," while avoiding attacks from other Deadpools as much as possible, they either choose to launch a sneak attack on an injured target for the final fatal blow, or they team up with other Deadpools to attack a single target.
Two hours passed.
Cao Han pulled his sharp right claw out of the heart of a Deadpool, and thick, foul-smelling blood, as thick as oil, splattered all over his body.
This also brings together the final ten points needed for the required five hundred evolution points.
[Evolution value requirements met, proceed with evolution?]
"No, no, no, no, no~" Cao Han quickly refused.
This is still a dangerous situation on the battlefield, surrounded by wolves. Choosing to evolve at this time would undoubtedly be courting death.
Not to mention the giant snake lurking in the shadows, constantly threatening him.