C5 Devouring Beast(1)

Zhang Fann's massive frame quivered ever so slightly at the sound of the system's voice.

Excitement!

Unbelievable excitement!

Though the dragon race's bloodline was exceedingly rare, refining it could lead to a metamorphosis beyond Zhang Fann's wildest dreams.

Having consumed the Rock Armored Giant Bear and the Dark Shadow Python, Zhang Fann had feasted on numerous Demonic Beasts. Yet, these creatures had offered him little more than a modest boost in experience.

Elevating his bloodline level had been barely impactful.

But now.

The corpse of the Scarlet Scaled Dragon Python was an entirely different game.

In its presence, the Iron Back Vast Ape King was reduced to mere insignificance!

Aoao!

There, in the distance.

The Iron Back Vast Ape King, while siphoning energy from the Scarlet Scaled Dragon Python's remains, whirled around upon noticing Zhang Fann, his icy gaze seething with rage.

The slaughter wrought by Zhang Fann had infused the Iron Back Vast Ape King with an intense desire to kill.

The behemoth rose, its presence even more oppressive, filling the valley with a wild, frenzied energy.

Demonic Qi burst forth from its form like raging dragons, swirling tumultuously.

Aoao!

Zhang Fann bellowed in response, tilting his head skyward in a defiant roar.

He paid no heed to the Iron Back Vast Ape King's menacing aura.

With the power of the Scarlet Scaled Dragon Python coursing through him, Zhang Fann's prowess now rivaled that of a Rank Six Demon Soldier.

Bang!

The Iron Back Vast Ape King, unable to contain itself, lunged with lethal claws at Zhang Fann.

Matching the ferocity, Zhang Fann countered with claws enshrouded in Lotus Purifying Demonic Fire.

In a flash.

The explosive energy shattered the earth, obliterating everything within a thirty-foot radius, leaving only the lifeless Scarlet Scaled Dragon Python intact.

Bang!

Assured that the Scarlet Scaled Dragon Python's body remained intact, Zhang Fann cast aside all hesitation, unleashing a flurry of skills.

With a thunderous cry, he lunged, his fiery claws aiming straight for the Iron Back Vast Ape King's visage.

With a sneer, the Iron Back Vast Ape King found itself with no escape, forced to endure Zhang Fann's punch directly.

Even the formidable physique of the Iron Back Vast Ape King sustained heavy damage.

A roar thundered, deafening to the ear.

Yet, in its fury, the Iron Back Vast Ape King let out a roar, its eyes blazing red as its aura intensified.

Berserk!

In that instant, the Iron Back Vast Ape King unleashed its savage skill.

Zhang Fann's formidable presence instilled fear, and after he had slain several more Iron Back Vast Apes, the king did not hesitate to enter its berserk state.

Once berserk, the Iron Back Vast Ape King's strength became even more fearsome.

Outmatched by the gap in their abilities, Zhang Fann quickly found himself at a disadvantage.

"Using the Lotus Purifying Demonic Fire fully will leave me powerless for a while, but if I can completely refine the corpse of the Scarlet Scaled Dragon Python, it will be worth it!"

"Vanish, Lotus Purifying Demonic Fire!"

With a swift motion, Zhang Fann conjured a massive fireball, half a meter in diameter, and hurled it at lightning speed toward the Iron Back Vast Ape.

Despite its madness, the Iron Back Vast Ape King sensed the looming threat of death. It bellowed, attempting to evade, yet the force struck it squarely.

The Iron Back Vast Ape King wailed miserably, its body engulfed in the creamy flames of the Lotus Purifying Demonic Fire, unable to snuff them out no matter how it attacked.

A resounding "clang!"

[Congratulations, host, for successfully hunting the Iron Back Vast Ape King. You have been awarded 400 experience points.]

[Congratulations, host, for ascending to a Rank Six Demon Soldier.]

Another "clang!"

[Item detected for consumption: the corpse of the Iron Back Vast Ape King. Would you like to proceed with evolution?]

In mere moments, the Iron Back Vast Ape King was slain.

Elsewhere, Zhang Fann's mind buzzed with three consecutive system prompts.

In that moment, Zhang Fann's stature swelled, reaching nearly five meters tall, his body pitch-black and radiating a subtle glow.

The Iron Back Vast Ape King, a Rank Six Demon Soldier, fell by my hand, granting me 400 experience points and propelling me to Rank Six in one fell swoop.

Now, my task is to consume.

I'll start by devouring the Iron Back Vast Ape King, followed by the carcass of the Scarlet Scaled Dragon Python.

Zhang Fann's gaze was ablaze with determination, devoid of any hesitation.

In a brief moment, he focused on the Iron Back Vast Ape King.

Suddenly, a mysterious energy enveloped the ape king's form, merging seamlessly with it.

"Clang!"

[Congratulations, host, for ascending to a Fourth-Grade Dark Green Lotus Tiger.]

Upon hearing this announcement, Zhang Fann's visage transformed once more.

His stature increased, reaching five meters tall, his body sheathed in obsidian scales. The Lotus Purifying Demonic Fire coiling around him exuded a ferocious yet icy aura.

[System: Zhang Fann]

[Race]: Dark Green Lotus Tiger

"Human Rank: Fourth Grade"

[Level]: Rank Six Demon Soldier

"Cultivation Techniques: Primordial Chaos Demon Spirit, Black Tiger Roars"

[Skills]: Tiger Roar, Lotus Purification, Rock Armor, Stealth, Berserk

[Experience]: 2000 points

...

His personal interface updated with a fresh set of data.

Merging with the Iron Back Vast Ape King had bestowed upon him a new ability, elevating his bloodline to the Fourth Grade.

"Not bad at all," he nodded in approval.

The berserk ability of the Iron Back Vast Ape lineage is formidable. With this power, my strength will see a significant enhancement.

Zhang Fann was thoroughly pleased with his progress.

As he was about to divert his attention from his personal interface, a new message caught his eye.

[Congratulations, you have gained a fragment of memory from the Iron Back Vast Ape King during absorption. Would you like to accept it?]

"To think absorption could yield fragmented memories as well!"

Luo Zhen hadn't anticipated the system's impressive capabilities, offering the chance to gain incomplete memories during the devouring process.

"Yes!" came the unanimous response.

After a moment of contemplation, Zhang Fann selected "Yes."

His knowledge stemmed from the memories of his former self, while his true essence was that of a mere black-striped tiger, with only a superficial understanding of the Dark Forest.

Armed with the memories of the Iron Back Vast Ape King, Zhang Fann could venture into greater territories, swiftly consuming and thereby rapidly bolstering his own power.

No sooner had Zhang Fann's words faded than a torrent of memories flooded his mind.

He assimilated the knowledge with remarkable speed.

"Beyond the Dark Forest lies the Hundred Thousand Mountains, teeming with innumerable Demonic Beasts, far more perilous than this place. It's surprising that the Iron Back Vast Ape King had the audacity to venture here and even managed to acquire some flesh."

From the memories, Zhang Fann gleaned the origins of the Scarlet Scaled Dragon Python and gained insights into the fringe areas of the Hundred Thousand Mountains.

This information was an immense boon to him.

"The Demonic Beasts within the Hundred Thousand Mountains are numerous, with bloodlines and levels of cultivation far surpassing those found here."

"I could journey to the Hundred Thousand Mountains and devour all the Demonic Beasts, inducing their metamorphosis!"