The morning sun filtered through the dense canopy, casting golden rays on the forest floor. Liam stretched his new Drake form, his wings unfurling and his scales shimmering faintly in the light. He felt a surge of power coursing through his body, a reminder of how far he had come. He checked his system interface, a habit that was now second nature.
Host: Liam
Current Form: Drake (Elite-level Beast)
Evolution Points: 0/1000
Skills: [Venomous Bite], [Petrifying Gaze], [Flight], [Fire Breath]
Talents: None
"One thousand points," Liam muttered. "This is going to take some serious effort."
But he was ready. With his new form and skills, he was more than capable of taking on stronger foes. The forest was no longer just his hunting ground—it was his kingdom.
Liam took to the skies, his wings beating powerfully as he soared above the treetops. From this vantage point, he could see the vast expanse of the forest, stretching out in every direction. He spotted a clearing below, where a herd of Level 5 Forest Elk grazed peacefully.
"Perfect," Liam thought, diving toward the clearing.
As he descended, he activated [Petrifying Gaze], his eyes glowing faintly as he focused on one of the elk. The creature froze momentarily, its muscles locking up. Liam struck quickly, his fangs sinking into the elk's neck. The paralysis wore off almost immediately, and the elk thrashed wildly, but Liam held on, his venom coursing through the creature's veins.
The battle was intense, but Liam's new form gave him the strength to endure. Finally, the elk collapsed, its body twitching as the venom took its toll.
"Ding! Host has defeated a Level 5 Forest Elk. Gained 30 Evolution Points. Current progress: 30/1000."
Liam released his grip, panting slightly. The elk's body dissolved into glowing energy, which flowed into him. He could feel himself growing stronger, his scales becoming slightly tougher, his movements more agile.
"This is working," he thought. "But I need bigger prey."
As Liam continued his hunt, he noticed something unusual—a faint, glowing light emanating from a hidden grove. The entrance was partially hidden by vines and moss, but the light was unmistakable. Curiosity piqued, Liam slithered closer.
"Ding! Host has discovered a hidden location: Spirit Grove. Proceed with caution."
Liam hesitated. The grove looked ominous, but the promise of something valuable was too tempting to ignore. He activated [Petrifying Gaze] and [Venomous Bite], ready for anything.
Inside, the grove was dark and damp, but the glowing light guided him. The walls were covered in strange carvings—symbols and images that seemed to tell a story. Liam couldn't decipher them, but they gave him an uneasy feeling.
As he ventured deeper, he heard a low growl. His senses went on high alert, and he coiled his body, ready to strike. Emerging from the shadows was a creature he hadn't seen before—a Level 7 Spirit Bear, its fur matted and its eyes glowing with a faint, unnatural light.
"Ding! Host has encountered a Level 7 Spirit Bear. Proceed with extreme caution."
The bear roared, its massive paws slamming into the ground as it charged. Liam dodged, but barely. He activated [Petrifying Gaze], but the bear shook off the effect almost immediately.
"Not strong enough," Liam realized. He needed a new strategy.
He struck quickly, his fangs sinking into the bear's leg. The bear roared in pain, thrashing wildly, but Liam held on. His venom coursed through the bear's body, weakening it with every passing second.
The battle was fierce, but Liam's agility and venom gave him the edge. Finally, the bear collapsed, its body twitching as the venom took its toll.
"Ding! Host has defeated a Level 7 Spirit Bear. Gained 50 Evolution Points. Current progress: 80/1000."
Liam felt a surge of energy as the bear's essence flowed into him. He could feel himself growing stronger, his wings becoming slightly tougher, his movements more agile.
"This is working," he thought. "But I need to be careful. That bear was tough."
As Liam caught his breath, he noticed something glinting in the corner of the grove. He slithered closer, his golden eyes narrowing. It was a small, glowing crystal, embedded in the wall. The light he had seen earlier was coming from it.
"Ding! Host has discovered a rare item: Spirit Crystal. Absorb to gain additional Evolution Points."
Liam didn't hesitate. He focused on the crystal, and it dissolved into a stream of glowing energy that flowed into him.
"Ding! Host has absorbed a Spirit Crystal. Gained 50 Evolution Points. Current progress: 130/1000."
"Almost there," Liam thought, his excitement growing. "Just a little more, and I'll evolve again."
Liam left the grove, his mind racing with possibilities. He was so close to his next evolution, and he couldn't afford to waste time. He slithered through the forest, his senses on high alert, searching for his next target.
He didn't have to wait long. A Level 6 Forest Tiger emerged from the shadows, its eyes locked on Liam. The tiger was sleek and powerful, its muscles rippling as it moved.
"Ding! Host has encountered a Level 6 Forest Tiger. Proceed with caution."
Liam activated [Petrifying Gaze], his eyes glowing faintly as he focused on the tiger. The creature froze momentarily, its muscles locking up. Liam struck quickly, his fangs sinking into the tiger's neck. The paralysis wore off almost immediately, and the tiger thrashed wildly, but Liam held on, his venom coursing through the creature's veins.
The battle was intense, but Liam's new form gave him the strength to endure. Finally, the tiger collapsed, its body twitching as the venom took its toll.
"Ding! Host has defeated a Level 6 Forest Tiger. Gained 40 Evolution Points. Current progress: 170/1000."
Liam released his grip, panting slightly. The tiger's body dissolved into glowing energy, which flowed into him. He could feel himself growing stronger, his scales becoming slightly tougher, his movements more agile.
"Almost there," he thought. "Just one more."
Liam's final target was a Level 5 Forest Boar, grazing peacefully in a small clearing. He circled the clearing, staying hidden in the shadows, his golden eyes fixed on his prey.
"Ding! Host has encountered a Level 5 Forest Boar. Proceed with caution."
Liam activated [Petrifying Gaze], his eyes glowing faintly as he focused on the boar. The creature froze momentarily, its muscles locking up. Liam struck quickly, his fangs sinking into the boar's neck. The paralysis wore off almost immediately, and the boar thrashed wildly, but Liam held on, his venom coursing through the creature's veins.
The battle was intense, but Liam's new form gave him the strength to endure. Finally, the boar collapsed, its body twitching as the venom took its toll.
"Ding! Host has defeated a Level 5 Forest Boar. Gained 25 Evolution Points. Current progress: 195/1000."
Liam released his grip, panting slightly. The boar's body dissolved into glowing energy, which flowed into him. He could feel himself growing stronger, his scales becoming slightly tougher, his movements more agile.
"Just a little more," he thought.
He continued his hunt, taking down a few more small creatures. Each kill brought him closer to his goal, and he could feel the changes in his body. His movements were faster, his strikes more precise, and his venom more potent.
Finally, after taking down a Level 4 Forest Lizard, he heard the system's voice.
"Ding! Host has reached 200 Evolution Points. Evolution available. Proceed with evolution?"
"Yes!" Liam hissed, his excitement barely contained.
A warm, tingling sensation spread through his body as the evolution began. His scales shimmered, growing thicker and more pronounced. His body elongated, becoming more muscular and powerful. His fangs grew longer, and his venom glands expanded.
When the process was complete, Liam looked at himself in a nearby puddle of water. He was no longer a Drake. His body was larger, his scales a darker shade of green with hints of gold. His eyes glowed with a faint, golden light.
"Ding! Evolution complete. Host's new form: Wyrm (High-level Beast).
New Skill unlocked: [Earthshaker]
Evolution Points reset: 0/2000"
"Wyrm," Liam muttered, testing the word. "Not bad. And a new skill, too."
He focused on his new skill, [Earthshaker]. The description appeared in his mind.
[Earthshaker]: Allows the host to create powerful shockwaves by slamming the ground. Range and intensity depend on the host's level and stamina.
"Now we're talking," Liam said with a grin. "This could be a game-changer."
As the stars began to appear in the night sky, Liam found a new hiding spot—a hollow tree trunk. He coiled up inside, his mind racing with thoughts of what lay ahead.
"If I can keep defeating stronger creatures, I'll evolve quickly," he mused. "But I need to be careful. One mistake, and I'm done for."
He opened the system interface, checking his progress.
Host: Liam
Current Form: Wyrm (High-level Beast)
Evolution Points: 0/2000
Skills: [Venomous Bite], [Petrifying Gaze], [Flight], [Fire Breath], [Earthshaker]
Talents: None
"Not bad for a fifth day," he said with a hint of pride. "But I've got a long way to go."
As he drifted off to sleep, Liam dreamed of the future—of soaring through the skies as a mighty dragon, his enemies trembling at his feet. It was a distant dream, but one he was determined to make real.