That power was too immense.

So immense that even Huai Shi's body, representing extreme materiality, struggled to bear it.

At least one-third of the Force of Evolutionary, bestowed by the King, had surged into his body. Even though Huai Shi had passed some of the power on to Fu Yi, he still felt like he was about to explode.

Fortunately, he discovered that he seemed to have grown accustomed to this sensation of teetering on the edge of self-destruction.

It should be described as proficiency, really.

After all, the Raven's crude, almost detrimental, methods of forceful cultivation had laid a foundation for him, along with this monster's body that, from the very beginning, was embedded with numerous grand architectures.

In an instant, Huai Shi felt he was about to disintegrate, melting into dust. However, immediately after, countless illusory pop-ups rapidly emerged before his eyes:

[Blood Pressure Elevation Warning]

[Body Temperature Elevation Warning]

[Genetic Induction Detected]

[Heat Reserve Elevated to Preset Value, High-Speed Development Phase Begins]

[Importing Preset Metamorphosis Program——]

「——Second Act·The End of Childhood」

In that instant, 'The Collection of Stories' authored by Hela, the Creator from the Heavenly Kingdom, regarding the unbeatable Giant Beast Behemoth, quietly progressed to the Second Stage.

A line of somewhat childish and tense handwriting emerged from the Book of Fate, and a familiar incantation-like voice sounded next to Huai Shi's ear.

"Once upon a time, there was a huge monster, and its name was Behemoth."

The voice said: "Its body was like mountains, vast and terrifying, blocking out the sun and sky. Its eyes shone like the sun, glittering brightly. Its bones and scales were the world's toughest diamonds, impervious to any sword blade. It had strong and developed legs that ran like the wind. When it roared, it would reveal three rows of sharp Teeth, as if they were the world's sharpest weapons. Its breath was like the solar corona during an eruption, capable of melting the world's sturdiest walls..."

Amidst these indistinct words, Huai Shi gradually fell into drowsiness. But then, he opened his eyes and let out a thundering roar.

For lightning sparked from his very shell.

The already massive body that left observers agape began to grow once more, and even more incredible was the fiery light bursting from his joints and scales.

Thunder, thunder enveloped his body, accompanied by the sharp sounds of growing bones, shedding scales, and their rapid regrowth.

It was as if a mighty Iron Hammer had plummeted from the clouds, using this terrible apocalypse as a furnace to forge indestructible steel. Each screech came with the pain bursting from his marrow and the ferocity surging from his awakening bloodline.

Jonathan leaped dozens of meters away in an instant, staring in shock towards Huai Shi's direction.

In just an instant, from the countless lightning-scorched traces on the ground, a great deal of steam rose up, and the earth trembled with heavy footsteps.

A massive creature akin to a Giant Dragon emerged from the smoke.

Having transcended his former Wolf Beast form, the fierce traits of a dragon kind now emerged from his body. With every movement, violent streaks of lightning sprang from him, lashing the air, the earth, and the floating dust.

Bringing pain to this scarred world!

"Go forth, Great Spirits."

Atop the throne, the mutated King fervently gazed at its silhouette: "Today, the final note will be struck in our eternal war..."

"Very well."

Huai Shi whispered softly, grinning at the opening gates ahead, slightly lowering his body.

The next moment, thunder erupted.

Accompanied by the sweeping blast wave, the Giant Beast had vanished from the spot, leaving only a straight line of lightning lashing the earth, imprinting a dark scorch mark.

With an explosive burst of the Yu Step!

In an instant, traversing hundreds of meters, Huai Shi descended from the sky and plunged into the battlefield.

Facing those astonished gazes, Huai Shi opened his mouth and took a deep breath.

In the next instant, his Metallic Breath, a torrent of metal infused with rampant lightning, gushed forth, converging into a stream of iron radiance mixed with Thunder, sweeping through the entire Long Street.

Where it passed, all things shattered.

Instantly, a dozen Giant Beasts caught in the wave bellowed in agony, half their bodies charred by that terrifying breath.

Following that, death accompanied Huai Shi's advance, striking suddenly.

His long tail brandished the Great Sword, and as lightning erupted from the sword, it slashed rampantly, leaving deep gashes in the ground.

Before those Giant Beasts could perish, innumerable Flesh Flowers sprouted from the fissures, unfolded, and consumed the dying Giant Beasts, leaving only shattered Skeletons.

As the King's Blessing descended from the heavens, the Lizard Man's Great Spirits instantly underwent Metamorphosis. The collapsing battle lines unexpectedly reformed, and they even began to gain the upper hand.

However, what greeted them was an even more frenzied "Offensive."

Having poured all their strength into breaching the Lizard Man Kingdom, the Explorers who witnessed all this understood they had no way back.

Either they would transform through the slaughter, growing stronger in battle, to utterly crush this nation to dust. Or they would be devoured completely by the frenzied Lizard Men.

After abandoning his citizens and land, the King bestowed all his power upon the Great Spirits, transforming the battlefield into a prison and creating a desperate situation tantamount to mutual destruction.

The battle grew more and more intense.

Amidst the constant, terrified roars, the half-dragon, half-wolf Giant Beast, enveloped in lightning, rampaged across the battlefield, bringing death to its enemies without end.

From time to time, a blood-red light would fall from the sky, enveloping it, continuously replenishing Huai Shi's stamina and stimulating the Giant Beast to evolve once again.

Often, just a single confrontation would result in heavy losses.

The pure impact, "Offensive" breath, and sharp claws demonstrated an indescribable Terrible Power. With this seemingly inexhaustible support of Power, Huai Shi evolved and slew his enemies at a rocket-like pace.

The King's desperate gamble paid off. Huai Shi did not disappoint him. After undergoing Metamorphosis twice in succession, having now evolved a total of six times, Huai Shi had effectively become a battlefield meat grinder.

"We can't let it continue like this..." the Commander among the Giant Beasts roared. "Follow me, let's take that guy down!"

A massive Flying Bird soared into the sky, its wings spread wide. A blizzard followed, engulfing Huai Shi in terrible cold and temporarily freezing him in place.

Then, a dozen lurking Giant Beasts pounced, unleashing their most ferocious and piercing "Offensive" against Huai Shi.

Whether it was the Thrust Attack of lightning, the earth-shaking sonic roars, or the pure Power of the collisions... In an instant, Huai Shi was overwhelmed by Terrible Power.

However, in the seething dust, the frenzied electric light lit up once again.

The Giant Beast's figure slowly emerged.

Half-charred, countless scales shattered under the focused attack, the grievously wounded Dragon Wolf stepped out, a hideous smile curling on its lips as it faced them.

"Is that it?"

Surveying their astonished faces, his smile grew even more hideous as he taunted, "Out of Skills, huh? Here I come!"

His long tail swept across, and the massively cracked Great Sword's blade brutally chopped at the dinosaur-like Giant Beast in front—a vertical slash!

With a thunderous roar, that huge Giant Beast was brutally lifted from the ground by the now dull Sword Blade, blood pouring out like rain from its grievous wounds.

Following that, Huai Shi opened his mouth, and his Metallic Breath erupted violently. Like an indestructible Sharp Blade, it swept across, wreathed in high heat and lightning, slicing the enemy in half at the waist!

Huai Shi violently shook his head, and the sweeping breath forced the surrounding Giant Beasts to retreat, heavily wounded.

The Frost Giant Bird in the sky let out shrill cries, struggling to flap its wings, attempting to gain altitude.

But it was already too late.

As Huai Shi stomped, the Dragon Wolf soared into the sky, defying gravity, forcibly launching himself hundreds of meters into the air, level with the Giant Bird.

He met its astonished avian gaze with a ferocious smile.

The next moment, the Sword Blade hacked down, violently shattering its wings. His long tail coiled around, tightly entangling its body and dragging it down to the earth with him.

Nearly a hundred tons of terrifying weight crashed down on its spine, the wind pressure suffocating.

"Dark Hell's Ecstatic Drop!"

Accompanied by Huai Shi's joyful shout, the earth rushed up to meet them, groaning as cracks spread in all directions.

The Giant Bird was instantly reduced to a bloody pulp.

In the rising dust, a hurricane swept through again, and the enormous Dragon Wolf howled as it sprinted forth. He spat contemptuously, forcibly smoothed the cracks on his Great Sword, then swung his precious weapon at a hidden kinsman!

After several breaks and reforgings, the Great Sword had lost its sharpness, but it had become even more ferocious, as numerous shards of its Sword Blade protruded like spikes from the now club-like body of the weapon.

The makeshift Wolf Fang Club, weighing several tons, tore through the air. With the roar of thunder, lightning burst forth as it came crashing down.

The hidden Giant Wolf wailed as its Skull shattered, emitting a final, 'perfect' sound. Its carcass fell to the ground and was devoured by the Flesh Flower. Once again, a red light descended upon Huai Shi's body, causing his form to grow even larger.

It was as if... he had stormed into a kindergarten. Beating up the kids!

By the time he had finally come to his senses from the struggle and looked around, he found that no enemy dared to stand before him anymore.

Sensing Huai Shi's gaze, dozens of Giant Beasts simultaneously took a step back.

It indeed sparked a bit of nostalgia in him, like the terror in a student's eyes after second period, hoping to skip the exercise break by running to the bathroom, only to see the class teacher waiting by the door.

"Don't be afraid, everyone who came in is a Member of the Astronomical Society; we're all on the same side, so to speak," Huai Shi said consolingly. "We're colleagues, after all. I won't be too excessive..."

His sincere expression, his low, credible voice, and the thick air of camaraderie somewhat eased the tension of the surrounding enemies.

Then, accompanying his gentle words, they saw a vicious smile slowly spread across his ferocious face.

Such great joy.

"So, before you die, I'll try..."

"—I'll make it quick for you!"