The invisible Lizarius still hovered above the estate, his golden eyes glowing with an intense, analytical light. He scanned the grounds below, effortlessly perceiving the distinct spiritual energies of the cultivators. I can see the energy of the humans, he thought, observing the varying strengths. Some at Rank 9 and Rank 8... and the ones at Foundation Stage.
His gaze, however, lingered on a particularly potent aura. But one of the energies is strong... I've never seen anything like it.
"What are the levels of the Foundation Stage cultivators?" Lizarius asked his system.
> System Analysis: Foundation Establishment Realm
• 2 cultivators at the 2nd Layer
• 4 cultivators at the 3rd Layer
• 1 cultivator at the 5th Layer
Level 5, Lizarius mused, a sense of awe rippling through him. So that energy is from a Level 5. What level am I? I know I'm at Foundation Establishment, but I still don't know what layer I'm in. I might be in the 1st Layer since I just formed a Core and started cultivation.
"What's my cultivation stage?" Lizarius demanded, his voice calm. If I'm in the 1st Layer, fighting a Level 5 would be stupid.
> System Confirmation: White Scale Dragon
Cultivation: Foundation Establishment – 3rd Layer
Bloodline: High-tier White Scale Dragon
Hmm, Dragon? Lizarius felt a jolt of profound surprise. I'm a dragon?
> System Explanation: Yes. By consuming 100,000 Evolution Points, you were not only able to create your Core, but by fusing and evolving some of your genes, you were able to evolve into a Dragon.
Fuse genes? Lizarius questioned, a bewildered curiosity filling him. What genes?
> System Details:
Fusing Blue Scale Crocodile, Iron Boar, Black Viper, and Iron Claw Eagle genes gave you tough, strong scales and sharp, strong claws like that of a dragon.
Eye Owl and Red-Eyed Chimpanzee genes fused into Dragon Eyes.
Acid Frog gene evolved into Dragon Saliva.
Moonlight Bat gene evolved into Dragon Wings.
Lightning Rat gene evolved into Lightning Elemental Gene.
Wind Wolf gene evolved into Wind Elemental Gene.
Flaming Wolf gene evolved into Fire Elemental Gene.
Ice Wolf gene evolved into Ice Elemental Gene.
Northern Water Snake gene evolved into Water Elemental Gene.
Earth Tortoise fused with Earth Bear evolved into Earth Elemental Gene.
Crimson Fang Spider gene evolved into Dragon Silk.
White Scales Lizard gene evolved into the White Scale Dragon Gene.
Lizarius, still invisible and hovering above, remained silent, trying to process the torrent of information. He was no longer just a lizard; he was something far greater—something ancient and powerful.
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Alone Again
Below, the fox still stood beside the lotus pond and let out a small sigh. "Hmm, I guess it has already left," it murmured, a feeling of immense relief washing over it. It turned and leaped gracefully over the fence, landing softly in the hall. It then began to walk away, its mission seemingly accomplished.
Hmm, Lizarius thought,Looks like only the name changed.
> System Conclusion: By evolving and fusing all your genes, you have become stronger, comparable to a mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, and are now able to use multiple elements at once