C11 Harvest

Lin Yuan clamped his jaws onto the opposite side of the wild boar's neck, swiftly and powerfully enveloping both the boar and the cyan wolf in his grasp as he executed the Strangulation skill.

Each creature was far more formidable than Lin Yuan, yet at this moment, they found themselves in a desperate plight, unable to muster even a semblance of resistance.

As time trickled away, Lin Yuan remained vigilant, not allowing himself a moment of respite. At last, as the sun dipped below the horizon, the system chimed in with a notification.

"Congratulations to the host for the successful hunt of a Level 3 Demonic Beast, the Ashen Wild Boar, awarding you 1 Attribute Point. Congratulations also for slaying the top-tier Level 2 Demonic Beast, the cyan wolf, granting you 0.5 Attribute Point."

A bounty of one and a half attribute points sent a wave of elation through Lin Yuan.

Without a second thought, he allocated three points to his defense.

Instantly, an ineffable sensation coursed through him, and Lin Yuan's stature swelled to more than half its original size!

He had now officially ascended to a Level 3 Demonic Beast.

With his newfound bulk, his length now spanned over ten meters, and his overall might had surged significantly.

Now, he could effortlessly vanquish the Great Green Wolf in its prime.

However, with his increased size came an unexpected hunger.

Lin Yuan paused, momentarily taken aback. Eventually, he released the wild boar and coiled around the carcass of the cyan wolf, swallowing it whole. Lacking the evolved teeth necessary for chewing, his only option was to consume the cyan wolf in its entirety.

Despite his enlarged form, the cyan wolf still appeared massive in comparison, but Lin Yuan managed to ingest it with ease. The entire ordeal lasted no longer than the burning of an incense stick.

Lin Yuan's midsection bulged, doubling in thickness, with the contours of the cyan wolf discernible within. Moving with difficulty, he inched forward, a powerful wave of fatigue washing over him, tempting him to succumb to sleep then and there. But the danger of the surroundings was all too real; he needed to find a relatively safe haven first.

Fighting the overwhelming urge to rest, Lin Yuan dragged his bulk towards the river, seeking refuge.

Once submerged, his movements eased somewhat. He swam directly to a secluded patch of aquatic plants, leaving just the tip of his snout above water, and there, he succumbed to a deep slumber.

The scent of blood wafted into Lin Yuan's nostrils. Instinctively, he wanted a clearer whiff. With a flick of his long tongue, he didn't even need to open his eyes to visualize a three-dimensional image in his mind.

He remained concealed among the aquatic plants as the water churned violently nearby. A Level 2 Demon Beast, a crocodile, was in the midst of hunting a wild horse. The beast clamped down on the horse's head, dragging it relentlessly into the water as blood stained the river's surface crimson.

Lin Yuan was unfazed by the scene, focusing instead on assessing his condition. He brought up the system panel:

Host: Lin Yuan

Status: Big Black Snake (Evolvable)

Level: 3/10

Innate Skills: 1. Identify enemy positions by scent. 2. Create a precise image within a 500-meter radius based on scent.

Speed: 3

Defense: 3

Attack: 3

Available Points: 0.8

Martial Arts: Golden Body Technique

In that moment, Lin Yuan reveled in an unparalleled sense of ease. Since his transmigration, this was the first time he felt total command over his form. The large cyan wolf that had been in his belly was now fully digested, its essence invigorating every cell, enriching every drop of blood, and fortifying every muscle with robust power.

His senses informed him that three months had slipped by.

During his hibernation, his body had continued to grow. Now exceeding forty feet in length, he was approaching a formidable fifteen meters, becoming a true colossus.

Meanwhile, the crocodile had succeeded in pulling the wild horse into the river, ready to feast. With a simple coil of his tail, Lin Yuan's massive form stretched and ensnared the predator.

Caught off guard, the crocodile was helpless as Lin Yuan executed his Strangulation skill. His immense strength crushed its bones in an instant, shattering the creature's armored scales and turning the river a deeper shade of red with its blood.

Lin Yuan flicked his tongue, his towering body nearly grazing the canopy. With each taste of the air, he could vividly map out his surroundings within a five hundred meter radius.

As the eastern sky welcomed a radiant red sun, its splendid rays danced upon his jet-black scales, casting brilliant white reflections.

The forest erupted into chaos, as if it sensed the rise of a new sovereign, and creatures scattered in terror.

Abruptly, a piercing eagle's screech cut through the vast sky!

The incessant beating of wings echoed!

Lin Yuan looked up to see a colossal Double-headed Grey Eagle, its wingspan nearly forty feet, hurtling towards him. Its incredible speed whipped up a gale so fierce that even the towering trees trembled.

The eagle's reflexes were lightning-fast. In a mere moment, its talons were poised to strike at the back of Lin Yuan's head.

Capture would mean no chance of resistance.

But Lin Yuan was quick to react. Twisting his body, he plunged into the river, his massive tail creating a wave that surged at the grey eagle.

The Double-headed Grey Eagle, missing its initial strike, prepared to ascend for another dive, but the explosive water current momentarily hindered its agility.

This pause was fleeting. One head of the Double-headed Grey Eagle scrutinized the river's surface, while the other gazed skyward. With a powerful flap of its wings, it unleashed a gust that scattered the surrounding spray, regaining its momentum.

Just then, Lin Yuan burst from the water, aiming a fierce bite at the eagle's wing.

But the Double-headed Grey Eagle was ready. The eyes on the head that had been watching the river gleamed with alertness. It deftly sidestepped Lin Yuan's assault, simultaneously lifting its talons in a swift strike at his eyes.

The attack was so unexpected that Lin Yuan was caught off guard!

The eagle's maneuver made it impossible to take flight again. Should it crash into the water, Lin Yuan was confident of victory, even against a Level Three Demonic Beast.

Ducking, Lin Yuan narrowly avoided the lethal talons targeting his eyes, but a searing pain shot through his scalp. His scales shattered, blood sprayed, and a deep gash nearly reached his skull. A more vicious attack, and his brain might have been clawed out by those dreadful talons.

Bearing the agony, Lin Yuan was ready to dive back into the river, biding his time for the Double-headed Grey Eagle to plummet into the waters below. Victory was within grasp.

However, it was at this precise moment that the unforeseen occurred.