The Source Gate opened, and in the end, it was still ordinary people who faced disaster. At that time, who knew how many would die in the jaws of the Radiation Monster?
But for people like them, it was a long-awaited opportunity.
For Xiar, the current world was too constraining. The Morent, the Two Great Empires, the True God Cult, and others—these top forces all had more than one Fourth-Level Expert.
If things continued this way, it would be difficult for him to rise completely and become a dominant force.
Only with the Source Gate wide open, with endless Source Power surging forth, could the old order be completely destroyed, giving him a chance to establish a brand new world!
"Before I leave, I need to say goodbye to my family and leave behind some resources." Warner began organizing his laboratory, sorting through numerous experimental instruments to pack them up and take them along.
Xiar suggested, "You could take them with you."
"My father and sister are just ordinary people; they have no Spirit Master gifts. They know the dangers but wouldn't simply abandon their current power and status. If I take them now, it would only make them resent me. It’s better to wait a few months until the situation becomes even more dangerous," Warner calmly explained.
"That's true. Then let’s tidy up our things and leave as soon as possible. By then, all of Farn County, along with the Twilight Forest in the Southwest, will be our stronghold!" Xiar made another grand promise as he allowed Warner to leave.
He himself sat in the building, fiddling with various experimental products left behind.
Many items couldn't be taken away and had to be destroyed on-site. He began selecting Experimental Subjects to become his totems.
Firefly and Moon Child—his two major assistants—would take time to revive. He needed some helpers; he couldn't always roll up his sleeves and do everything himself.
Cultivating totems would help maintain appearances. His current physical strength was equivalent to that of a peak Ultimate Evolution Body, slightly inferior to the Ultimate Form.
Unfortunately, he lacked Evolution Points; otherwise, once Moon Child and Firefly were fully revived and he regained his full strength, even those Children of Destiny would face him head-on without fear.
This was the limitation of the Totem, and it was also the reason he was so passionate about Human Super Evolution.
As a Spirit Master, his strength would drop by ninety percent once he left the Totem, while other Spirit Masters would plummet to less than one percent, becoming easy prey. This feeling was something he despised deeply.
Colorful Radiance flowed, enveloping the Muscle-Crazed Gray Mouse, and with a surge of Evolution Points, its size suddenly skyrocketed.
From barely one meter, it grew to three meters, its muscles bulging even more, completely transforming into a muscle-bound monster.
Its hind legs became longer and thicker, resembling a kangaroo, with clearly defined abs on its chest. Its forelimbs also became incredibly robust, rivaling the thighs of Xiar.
A tail extended to three meters in length, with grayish-white bone spines emerging along it, fitting closely like feathers. When necessary, these spines could spread out one by one.
“Raging Mouse, Special Totem, has evolved. Can enhance; Evolution success rate increased by 5%, consumes 9 Evolution Points;
Abilities: Bloodthirsty Frenzy, immense strength.”
At this moment, the Gray Rat had completely transformed into a terrifying monster; anyone who saw it would never associate it with a mere mouse!
“Now, is the effect of Evolution Points a form of predatory forced cultivation or natural selection?”
With the increase in strength, Xiar began to pay more attention to the origins of the Evolution Modulator, leading to various speculations in his mind, but ultimately he could not be certain.
For now, he decided to test just how strong this monster truly was.
“Attack me with all your might!”
The command was given, and Raging Mouse's muscles bulged, transforming into Devil Muscle Mouse, emitting a piercing scream as it swung a fist toward him.
Xiar did not dodge or evade; instead, he clenched his delicate right hand into a fist and met the attack head-on.
Boom!
A thunderous crash echoed, resembling two cars colliding. The surrounding glass shattered, and the violent wind lifted all the books from the shelves.
Raging Mouse did not cease its assault; a layer of crimson energy enveloped its fist as it launched another attack.
The howling sound erupted, yet it still could not shake Xiar. Instead, he sent it flying with a single punch, crashing through the door and landing in front of the two approaching figures.
The two were startled and stumbled back a few steps, their faces filled with shock as they stared at the monster before them. The imposing aura they had felt moments ago vanished instantly.
Xiar remained in his punching stance, calmly retracting his hand and standing straight. He smiled and greeted them, "Hello, nice to meet you for the first time. You must be Warner's father and sister."
"H-Hello!" The middle-aged man, having held a high position for years, quickly regained his composure and forced himself not to look at the monster on the ground.
To be able to send such a terrifying creature flying with a single punch—could this person be a monster disguised in human skin?
Xiar casually walked down the stairs, effortlessly breaking off the half-door that had swayed toward him. He approached the two and stood before them, exuding the grace of an elegant nobleman as he said politely, "Warner should have been with you; he needs to be away for a while. I apologize for hiring him to work for me; I hope you understand."
The city lord noticed the shattered stone statues around him and various thoughts crossed his mind. He realized that the truth was clearly not as simple as what the other party had claimed.
However, after witnessing his son's formidable strength, he deeply understood that worldly martial power was completely ineffective against beings like them—like trying to stop a car with an insect's arm.
To want to be an enemy, even if it meant sacrificing the entire family of warriors, would not harm the other party!
"Don't worry, I willingly chose this path; it's not for any other reason." Warner saw through the other's concerns and smiled, saying, "Father, the things I've left behind can be used to hire a large workforce. It should elevate the family business to a new level."
"Well, you must take care of yourself," the lord nodded helplessly.
Ever since he learned that the other had embarked on this path, he understood that their distance would only grow further apart, now stretching across an endless ocean...
His daughter beside him opened her mouth but ultimately said nothing. Instead, Warner comfortingly patted her shoulder and said with a smile, "Sister, please prepare a ship for us to pack up everything I've organized and take it away."
"Alright." She bit her lip and nodded.
By noon the next day, all the packing and transportation were completed. The group took a carriage to the nearest dock to Saint Ni City. Under the watchful eyes of the lord and others, they boarded a thirty-meter-long steamship.
Under Xiar's gaze, Warner spread his hands and said, "No need to look at me like that; it seems I am emotionally detached and won't feel sad about parting."
"Alright, that seems to be a side effect of strong mental power," Xiar replied without minding it. He gave orders to the captain, "Head to Benson Town first."
This journey was astonishingly smooth; they retrieved what they had lost without any setbacks and gained such a talented subordinate. It felt like fate was favoring him, making him think he had become a Child of Destiny, with everything going his way!
"Yes, my lord!" The captain acknowledged the command and began instructing the crew to turn the ship's bow northward along the coastline.
Xiar thought of that adorable fellow who must be eagerly awaiting his return. As Benson Town came into view, Xiar was instantly stunned by the scene before him...
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