The Star River Era! The Dimensional Freedom Demon

Yoda finished his training for the day, surfaced, and began to enjoy the remaining silver wolf meat.

After evolving, it basically eats silver wolf meat every day, consuming about ten tons daily.

Its massive food intake naturally brought rich rewards, as its size increased rapidly.

Now, its length has exceeded ten meters and its shoulder height is over three meters, giving its entire body a menacing and oppressive appearance.

Coupled with its thick, armor-like, and incredibly tough scales, it has already begun to demonstrate the formidable power of a top-tier beast.

With steadily increasing proficiency in electric current propulsion, combined with the dreamlike synergy of adaptive evolution, the spider's vibration sensing, the gecko's adhesive ability, and the rattlesnake's thermal vision constantly appear on its body.

Not only that, it also has the ability to change its skin color and use light to blend into its surroundings, just like a chameleon, thus becoming invisible.

Although it did not acquire the abilities that belonged to Silver Wolf itself, the aforementioned abilities still allowed its strength to steadily increase by a small step.

Just then, Yoda, who had finished eating, felt a tremor coming from afar.

The large one arrived, riding a giant black gorilla.

"Here, this is the new boss I'm introducing to you. From now on, you can just follow him."

Ji Chen pointed to the green monster below and introduced it amidst the heavy, unconvinced breathing of the old black man.

"Oh! Boss, you're kidding me, right?"

It stretched out its large fist and gestured between Yoda and itself, then waved its hands repeatedly:

"Look at it, it's so small, not even as tall as my hind legs. Such a weak creature... I, Old Black, cannot agree to this!"

Ji Chen's demeanor suddenly changed, and he said sternly:

"Size?! I'm not even as big as it, does that mean I'm weaker? Can I take this as a provocation?!"

"No, no, I wouldn't dare."

Big Black waved his hand hurriedly, but didn't know how to explain.

Ji Chen delivered three powerful punches to it, making it see stars. After a series of begs for mercy, it finally said:

"This is my best buddy whom I've raised since he was a cub. Even after he mutated, we've always been very close. However, as he's getting bigger and bigger, as his older brother, I can't selfishly leave him in this cramped space without considering his needs, so..."

Before he could finish speaking, Ji Chen feigned redness in his eyes, and his voice choked with emotion:

"It deserves a wider world outside. Do you understand what I mean?"

The chimpanzee, an urban creature that had lived in both zoos and human society, quickly grasped Ji Chen's meaning.

There is always a group of people who choose pets as a source of emotional support, and the relationship is so good that it's like family. Old Black understands all of this.

only... ...

Big Black stared wide-eyed at the little creature below, covered in sharp spikes, grotesque and not at all round, and a question arose in his mind.

Don't humans generally prefer brightly colored, round-headed little creatures that are hard to hide in nature? This little guy below has absolutely nothing to do with human cuteness.

Could this be related to the boss's cunning and ruthless nature, and his fondness for quirky and unique things?

Although he was thinking this, Big Black didn't show it at all.

No matter what, this little thing below is the boss's favorite courtier and sycophant. And judging from how it is now leisurely sitting by the river, swishing its tail and eating meat, it must still be a spoiled brat.

It doesn't need to make things difficult for itself by questioning the leader's judgment.

what!

This meat... ...

Big Black took a deep sniff, the familiar scent becoming even more familiar. His eyes widened like saucers, and he exclaimed in disbelief:

"This is the meat of that silver wolf?!"

Ji Chen glanced at Big Black in surprise, not expecting the two beasts to have any connection:

"What, you know him?"

"Yes, we know each other..."

The chimpanzee thought back to that night when the silver wolf, having just mutated, gained the ability to use moonlight for attack and defense.

In subsequent encounters, the Silver Wolf gradually gained the ability to accelerate through moonlight. Every night, the Silver Wolf became incredibly powerful, forcing the other creatures to retreat in order to avoid being hunted by the Silver Wolf.

Recalling the past, she casually told Ji Chen about the feud between the two beasts.

Hearing this, Ji Chen could only lament that Silver Wolf was unlucky; he hadn't even had a chance to use any of his skills before being beaten to death in two blows.

However, upon hearing that Silver Wolf could use moonlight to amplify its power, Ji Chen couldn't help but feel a little envious.

They've eaten more than ten times their own weight in meat, so why hasn't their adaptive evolution kicked in yet?

He glanced at Yoda, who was lying on its back sunbathing, with a hint of disdain, thinking that it was because Yoda was unlucky that it didn't win the lottery.

"Alright, since you know each other, I'll cut off your thigh meat and put it together with the silver wolf meat. Once it's in Yoda's belly, it'll be a complete end to your karmic connection."

The chimpanzee's face stiffened, and he reluctantly pulled out the thigh meat that had been cut off earlier.

Yoda didn't stand on ceremony either; as soon as the meat arrived, he opened his mouth wide and swallowed it whole.

After finishing eating, he looked at the chimpanzee's wounds, which had healed considerably.

The chimpanzee grunted, inwardly cursing the scoundrel.

"Alright, you two get along well here. Old Black, if Yoda has any requests, try your best to fulfill them."

After Ji Chen finished speaking, he ignored the old black man's drooping face, casually planted the withered strange tree, and left.

. . . . . .

Shift in perspective.

This time, Ji Chen switched to the perspective of a mutated beast and attempted to make contact with the Strange Tree.

He walked over and gently shook the tree trunk.

"Hey, ugly monster, stop shaking me."

After Qi Shu discovered that Ji Chen had left, he immediately changed his attitude and started glaring at Ji Chen.

"Huh!"

Suddenly, as it buried itself in the ground and regained its strength, it realized that Ji Chen was extraordinary.

It has an innate ability to discern the potential of mutated beasts, especially now that Ji Chen is so close.

"Foolish green-skinned monster, cease your reckless actions! Do you wish to become king? Do you wish to grow stronger? Prostrate yourself before the great King of the Strange Trees, and I may grant your dream."

Ji Chen tilted his head and looked at it with an expression as if it were an idiot.

Qi Shu didn't seem embarrassed by the awkward silence and continued to fool Ji Chen.

"Let me tell you a secret: I can create miracles; I am the miracle itself. You weak green monster, become partners with the great King of the Wonder Trees—this will be the most important and fortunate decision of your life!"

Ji Chen decided he had to teach it a lesson, otherwise this guy's manipulative tactics would never end.

Raising its claws, lightning flashed, instantly enveloping the strange tree in an electric grid, unleashing a powerful surge of electricity.

"Ahhh, I was wrong, Green, Orb, it's the great King of Lightning, please forgive the poor little tree."

Even though the tree has poor electrical conductivity, its lush greenery and vitality still couldn't withstand Ji Chen's current. It was charred inside and out and could only obediently beg for mercy.

Big Black was shocked, stunned by Ji Chen's sudden outburst of skill.

This court jester has such abilities?

The electric current it had just experienced had already made it vaguely feel a sense of threat.

What kind of heaven-defying beast is this? A mere second-tier creature, yet it can threaten the Beast King?

. . . . . .

A sapling won't grow straight if it's not pruned; but after a powerful treatment from the Thunder God, even the most stubborn sapling immediately softened.

"Please, Lord Thunder King, please become Little Tree's partner. I will do my best to help."

With the most humble tone, the strange tree gently stroked Ji Chen's scales with the most tender force using the branches it could still control.

In the eyes of the strange tree, Ji Chen was a treasure trove, a perfect symbiotic partner.

If we consider that its normal evolution produces fruit, and it generously shares it with destined beasts, then it's like casting a wide net.

At this moment, it is a precise investment, a sure-fire way to make money, and the kind that appreciates a hundredfold when resold.

Unlike other evolved organisms, the growth of the Strange Tree does not rely on accumulating nutrients over time to progress and evolve.

The growth of these strange trees relies more on the intangible resources that the mutated beasts that invest in the exotic fruits receive in return as they grow.

It belongs to the capital tree that allows one to reach the end of the evolutionary era simply by lying down.

It pestered Ji Chen, shamelessly demanding that he eat its fruit.

They kept promoting how amazing their fruit was and how good it tasted.

They shamelessly waved the branches laden with exotic fruits in front of Ji Chen, trying to bewitch him with their fragrance.

If she had a tree to lean on, she probably would have knelt down and begged Ji Chen for her consent.

Big Black was dumbfounded. When it wanted to eat the fruit, the strange tree was not like this at all. It not only made it swear an oath, but also took the opportunity to tease it from time to time.

The difference in treatment is like night and day.

Big Black lost his composure and simply hid away, hoping to avoid seeing or being bothered by it.

Ji Chen ignored the strange tree's flattery. Yoda's body was indeed very interested in the exotic fruit and had a strong desire for it.

But he could still suppress this desire.

He left the strange tree standing there, then walked to the side and began to train.

To say he had no interest in the alien fruit would be a lie; no one would complain about not being strong enough.

The fact that the exotic fruit can increase the chance of skill advancement during evolution is enough for Ji Chen to risk taking it and try its effects.

The nature of the strange tree does not affect his physical body, as long as he controls the amount of strange fruit he consumes and keeps the strange tree under his control.

Therefore, the hidden risks brought by the strange tree will never threaten him.

Ji Chen then prepared to leave the last remaining fruit of the Strange Tree for Yoda, who was about to evolve, to experience its effects.

Even though Yoda ultimately couldn't use it, he decided to preserve the fruit and distribute it to other apostles who showed promising potential.

Yes, an apostle with elemental talents similar to Yoda.

The world's growth potential is truly astonishing.

Whether it's the diverse elemental talents, the skills with unlimited potential for advancement, or the energy level amplification brought about by the mutated beast's massive body, all contain enormous potential.

Skills are a combination of innate supernatural abilities, techniques, and talents.

It can be said that by completing this world, or even without completing it, his talent, methods, knowledge, and ability level would all be raised by one or two levels.

Therefore, exotic fruits are quite useful.

However, before using it, it's best to wait a while longer, test your patience, and see if you can extract more useful information.

. . . . . .

As D City, having recovered, began to exert its strength, it continuously collected the mutated beast corpses left behind by the beast tide outside the city. The mutated beast flesh and blood flowed steadily toward this ecological park.

With ample blood and flesh replenishment, Yoda grew at a rate that left Big Black and Strange Tree speechless, developing at an astonishing speed.

The blue electric grid expanded rapidly, and every drop of current electrified the green grass, producing smoke and fire.

A visible increase in body size, a surge in muscle mass, and increased strength!

[Name: Yoda]

[Talent: Blessed by Water, Lightning Walker]

[Skills: Electric Thrust Lv2, Adaptive Evolution Lv2, Thunder Tail Whip Lv4, Scale Armor Lv4, Lightning Strike Lv3, Electric Net Lv3]

[Base stats: 520/720 (Tier 2)]

【攻击32→45，防御37→46，速度20→27，能量34→39，精神43→50】

With a blinding flash of lightning tearing through the darkness, Yoda, whose body was already thirteen meters long, suddenly broke through the water's surface, bringing with it a sky full of waves.

Sunlight shone on its increasingly thick scales, reflecting a majestic light that was too intimidating to look directly at, exuding an imposing aura.

Ji Chen, with all four legs, walked with an air of indifference, thumping as he approached Big Black, who was resting with his eyes closed.

The chimpanzee was probably asleep, snoring loudly, and occasionally scratching its scabbed and itchy wound.

Ji Chen had something to discuss with it and didn't care whether it was resting or not. Its long tail, like a whip, lashed out with a "snap" across its thick thigh.

"Who?!"

The chimpanzee, startled by the pain, suddenly awoke, rolled over, and leaped to its feet. Its copper-bell-like eyes glared in all directions, and its thick forelimbs pounded its chest, producing a dull, war-drumming sound.

"Which bastard dares to ambush your Black Grandpa! Get your ass out here!"

It roared furiously, its nostrils flaring as it tried to sniff out the scent of its enemy.

Snapped!

"Big Blackie, I'm here."

After being whipped again, Lao Hei felt his thick thighs were turning blue and swollen.

It's not very harmful, but it hurts!

A fierce rage flashed in its eyes; it was determined to make...

When its gaze swept down and saw Ji Chen standing there calmly, its anger instantly froze, and its raised arm froze in mid-air.

"Hey, why isn't Grandpa Yoda training anymore? Is it because I, Old Black, am in your way? I'll go find another place."

The old man cursed the bad luck.

This wasn't the first time Ji Chen had approached it as Yoda.

Over the past two days, every time Ji Chen was full and idle (in Lao Hei's eyes), he would come to cause trouble for it, saying he wanted to let it test the power of its skills.

Holy crap...

At first, Lao Hei was quite willing, after all, this was the boss's beloved pet, its little ancestor, and being used as a live target was a way to get used to each other in advance.

Incidentally, it will also allow Ji Chen to recognize its strength and understand who the real boss is.

Then it went numb.

It's really numb.

The current was like being in a high-voltage power station circuit, shocking it until its fur stood on end and dried out, causing it to shed its fur for the past two days.

"Don't go."

Ji Chen naturally knew what it was thinking, and as expected, he dispelled the chimpanzee's doubts.

"This time, I'm not asking you to test your skills; I need you to fight me."

Adaptive evolution tends to be adaptive, but since Ji Chen's Yoda Apostle's various attributes have steadily improved and its physique has become increasingly powerful, ordinary environments can no longer provide it with pressure.

Naturally, adaptive evolution cannot occur.

Ji Chen didn't want to waste his adaptive evolution ability, so he set his sights on Big Black.

Big Black's fists are large enough, the force is evenly distributed, and the strength is strong enough to put enough pressure on him, making him undoubtedly a qualified laborer.

The minor skills have basically reached the limit for a second-tier evolved creature, and it's time to upgrade the core skill, Electric Propulsion.

The benefits of upgrading this core skill can easily push it to the second-tier perfection, forcing it to evolve.

Therefore, before his strength increases significantly, he should ideally evolve a few more useful traits.

"Me, hit, you?"

The chimpanzee was bewildered, then a smile involuntarily crept onto its face, a hint of excitement in its heart:

Boss, don't say I'm bullying the younger one, he asked for this himself!