Beast Taming: I Can Evolve Indefinitely

Bai Qi found another path to strengthen Delta, while Mr. and Mrs. Bai Yan had found a way to revive the ancient species. The trio, with their bursting research enthusiasm, finished a harmonious family dinner together. Then, Bai Yan and Luo Zhu boarded a flying vehicle to return to the Jiuli Group.

As Bai Qi watched his parents leave, Uncle Chun Yushui suddenly ran out from somewhere, looking at the gradually disappearing flying vehicle, and said, “Still as urgent as ever, they’re still young and full of energy.”

“Uncle Chun, weren’t you going out for a drink?”

Bai Qi turned to look at Chun Yushui, who waved his hand disdainfully and said, “The chefs here at the association are getting worse and worse. There’s no one who can brew decent liquor, so I’ll just go somewhere else to find a drink.”

“By the way, where’s Cha? I couldn’t find him after hanging around his dormitory for quite a long time.”

Bai Qi pondered for a moment and then said, “Cha should be attending his classes these past few days. Uncle Chun, why not go to the assembly hall and look for him?”

“The assembly hall, huh… I think I’d rather not. I always feel a headache coming on when I see that Zhang Shan fellow.”

Chun Yushui took a few hurried sips of his alcohol, saying, “I originally planned to have a good tease with Cha, but it seems there’s no chance now.”

“Uncle Chun, are you leaving?”

Bai Qi was a bit curious, saying, “Hasn’t the Emperor’s Secret Realm already finished its follow-up research?”

Chun Yushui smiled and said, “Kid, we are the most professional archaeological team in the association. There’s no such thing as rest. This time we managed to rest for a while longer due to the handover with the Jiuli Group.”

“There have been traces of a large secret realm appearing recently in Federation West, so I need to go there earlier to verify it. I am about to leave.”

Chun Yushui patted Bai Qi on the shoulder and said, “Study hard. Who knows, the old man may throw you over there one day.”

“Uh… probably not.”

Bai Qi’s eyelids twitched slightly. Although the secret realm might yield some significant gains, there were just too many things he needed to attend to recently. He really didn’t have time for a secret realm right now.

There were still issues to be improved on the runes and circuit conversion of the Spirit Power Storage Device. The structure of mental communication of the Spirit-Control Orb needed to be redesigned. Concurrently, successful contract rates and storage issues after the contracting beasts were also to be dealt with.

On the pet side, Schuck’s weapon system needed improvements. Purchasing spirit power materials also needed to be put on the schedule. Gamma’s resistances other than light resistance also needed to be addressed sooner. Now, there was also the ancient species, Delta, which required time.

In addition to that, there was the analysis of the White Meeh and a major examination a month later. All these activities required a significant amount of time. Bai Qi was feeling a tingling sensation in his scalp just by thinking about it.

“Once all these matters are sorted out, only then will I consider going out!”

Bai Qi silently planned out the upcoming tasks, waved goodbye to Chun Yushui, and directly returned to his secret realm.

Earlier in the research lab at Moon Night Tower, he had not been able to test Delta’s skills in the three forms. Therefore, the urgent challenge was to let Delta become familiar with those skills.

After Bai Qi left, Feng Ye, who had finally finished transferring all the fossils, hurriedly came over and said, “Uncle Chun, where’s Bai Qi? I recently came up with a new tactic that could definitely defeat him.”

“He’s gone. He just left a second before you arrived.”

Chun Yushui pointed towards the spot where Bai Qi had disappeared. Feng Ye slapped his forehead regretfully, saying, “Damn, I’ll have to wait until tomorrow to find Bai Qi then.”

“No need. There’s information about another secret realm emerging in the west. We need to leave soon to investigate, or else we’ll be outstripped by the Thirteenth Bureau again.”

“Now?”

“Right now.”

“Can’t we wait a bit?”

“No.”

“Boss, you might as well kill me then.”

“Alright, how do you want to die…?”

Secret Realm Base.

New combat room.

Due to the previous battle between Alpha and Schuck, Bai Qi had instructed the Six Sword Servants to rebuild a larger combat room. They also installed an updated defense system and data collection system. The room was completed just two days ago and could now be used to test Delta’s three new skills.

Bai Qi summoned Delta, saying, “Delta, try using the Wind God Winged Dragon’s Hurricane Control first.”

Ploop, Ploop.

(Okay.)

Delta nodded, immediately focused its spirit, and activated the Heart of Evolution. In an instant, it transformed into the Wind God Winged Dragon with its hugely spread wings.

At the same time, four hurricanes appeared around the Wind God Winged Dragon and began circling it.

“Given this wind force, ordinary attacks probably couldn’t even get close to Delta, could they?”

Bai Qi glanced at the data on the instrument, nodded in satisfaction, and said, “Can you control these hurricanes to attack, Delta?”

Ploop, Ploop.

(I should be able to, but I can’t control it very well for now.)

As soon as the words fell, Delta was forced to devolve back to its form as an Ancestral Beast—its energy had evidently been exhausted.

Tsk… even with such high compatibility, it’s still a King-level creature. Once the skills are activated, Delta’s energy seems somewhat overwhelmed.”

Bai Qi nodded slightly and directly summoned Gamma, saying, “Gamma, go charge Delta.”

Kapoop,kapoop.

(Okay, master.)

Gamma obediently swayed her body before hopping directly onto Delta. Green light constantly flowed into Delta. Delta, who was previously immobilized due to energy exhaustion, suddenly sprung back to life.

“Sure is convenient to have a power bank.”

Bai Qi grinned, increasingly pleased with Gamma’s energy diversion skill.

“Let’s try that one more time.”

Gurgle gurgle!

(Okay!)

With Gamma supplying energy, Delta once again transformed into the Wind God Winged Dragon. The four tornados swirling around her gradually merged into one and rushed towards the target on the other end of the battlefield.

Although Delta was only at Level Two, the Wind God Winged Dragon was a genuine King-level entity. The tornado’s destructive force was considerable. The target was torn into countless fragments merely by a touch from the tornado.

“Its destructive power is alright, good enough to be useful.”

While checking the destructive force value reported by the system, Bai Qi nodded approvingly. Although it was a simple wind attribute attack, it was another effective offensive tactic.

“Delta, let’s test the effect of a normal attack.”

As Bai Qi pressed a button on the control panel, a massive dog-head target lifted from the floor. Seeing this, Delta spread her wings and immediately appeared right in front of the target. She grabbed at it, reducing the target to fragments.

“Is Delta’s speed faster than before?”

Watching Delta’s attack movements, Bai Qi raised an eyebrow in surprise.

Although Delta could previously transform into various forms, her speed and power remained the same as they were when she was an Ancestral Beast. That was why Bai Qi focused on improving the Ancestral Beast’s basic data—to prevent a lack of data affecting combat effectiveness after evolution.

But now, Delta seemed to show signs of surging past regular data. This made Bai Qi suspicious.

“Could the Ancient Species grant attribute bonuses?”

Watching Delta’s rapid flights and continuous target strikes within the battlefield, Bai Qi immediately signaled Delta to return. “Delta, can you sense changes in your own attributes?”

Delta tilted her head in confusion, unable to articulate a response.

“Forget about it—a boost is always better than none.”

Upon seeing Delta’s state, Bai Qi did not press further and said, “Delta, switch to the form of the Diamond Ape.”

Delta obeyed and transformed from the Wind God Winged Dragon to the Diamond Ape.

In contrast to the Wind God Winged Dragon with its overly large wings, the Diamond Ape’s proportions were balanced. Its towering body and the clear cut muscles, resembling solid rock, showcased the Diamond Ape’s immense strength.

“Delta, use Body of the Diamond Ape.”

Facing the towering Diamond Ape standing about five meters tall, Bai Qi got straight to the point. Delta activated Body of the Diamond Ape. After some thought, he decided to also summon Alpha.

“Alpha, have a match with Delta. Don’t use any skills.”

Click clack click clack.

(Alright, boss.)

Alpha nodded, fixing her gaze on Delta, who was noticeably taller.

Under Alpha’s stare, Delta, although towering over her, inexplicably felt as if she were being looked down upon.

Lacking the essential skills of Intimidation from the Ancestral Beast form and the Domain Skills of the Diamond Ape King-level form, Delta’s basic data values may not be inferior. However, she was at a disadvantage in terms of spiritual level.

But Delta quickly overcame this illusion—her strong will to fight completely covered her soul’s fear. Activating the Body of the Diamond Ape, she launched the first attack on Alpha.

Suddenly, a golden glow enveloped her body. The previously pitch-black Delta instantly transformed into a golden giant ape. Wielding her huge fists she struck at Alpha.

Seeing this, Alpha’s right arm immediately morphed into a Bone Shield. She forcibly blocked Delta’s punch, and her body shook almost imperceptibly.

“As expected, has Delta’s power been enhanced since she evolved into a Diamond Ape?”

Seeing this, Bai Qi nodded slightly. Two consecutive Ancient Species had experienced data growth. This was definitely no coincidence.

However, it didn’t only appear to be simple data enhancement, but data deviation.

Was Delta changing from a hexagonal fighter to a six-pointed star fighter?

“Alpha, try and see Delta’s data limits.”

Upon receiving instructions, Alpha immediately switched from defense to offense. Her arm transformed into a Bone Blade and she slashed at Delta.

Although Delta’s Diamond Ape form was quite large, she didn’t lack in speed and managed to avoid the attack skilfully.

Even higher-level beings found it a headache to deal with Alpha’s speed. And for Delta, who was a couple of levels lower, this was even more challenging. After evading the first attack, Alpha’s second and third attacks soon followed. Finally, after being stalked closely by Alpha for a bit, Delta was hit directly. But there was a crisp sound, and the strike from Alpha’s Bone Blade was deflected by the Body of the Diamond Ape.

After finally being caught by Alpha, Delta decided to forego dodging altogether. While enduring Alpha’s attacks, she swung her fists wildly at Alpha. Though not as fast as Alpha, where her arm movements had become invisible, Delta was ferocious and quick.

“Not bad, not bad. Both speed and defense are decent.”

Bai Qi nodded in satisfaction. Delta had improved in attack, agility, and defense. Combined with the space attribute, her output might be stronger than the Wind God Winged Dragon’s.

Oh no, the Wind God Winged Dragon could probably use the space attribute too.

All in all, each had its own appeal.