Chapter 255

"So, I'll go in first and lead the charge."

Qiumingshan Chesu, standing on the playground bathed in sunlight, declared a general mobilization for war. "My species is undergoing re-improvement and will be complete in a few days. I should be the first to enter. I also have experience, and everyone trusts me because I'm loyal. If there's a problem, we face it together; if there's a barrier, we overcome it together! During the Cthulhu period, as a 'muscle' player, I led a group of people in guerrilla warfare against red-named players. I'll go in first to capture a stronghold and become a tavern hero hired by the Elf race.

"Yes! A tavern hero! I think we need to establish a system, like the War Tree, to be hired. Whichever Elf race offers the best terms, we'll become their Elf heroes. We don't fear death; we can be reborn at the Hero Altar. Then, I'll wait for you all to come in and help Lord Warden capture the number one most wanted fugitive in the world – the Demon Hunter – who destroyed world peace and created men. We'll send him to prison!"

"The boss's species is ready so quickly?" Everyone was stunned for a moment but instantly understood that it was only natural. Every peerless genius is essentially a specialist! They all possess extraordinary talents and astonishing achievements in specific fields. If the Alchemist Emperor, the 'Hunyuan Thunderous Hand,' was a mechanical expert who climbed the tech tree and a master of the farming genre, then Qiumingshan Chesu was an expert in evolution.

How many species had he evolved to date? Evil Eye, Funeral Chicken, the one who dominated the Cthulhu evil god... In reality, neither of them had strong cultivation talent. For hundreds of years, they remained at Six-Realm until their old age, constantly beaten by various rising cultivation geniuses. Given how cunning Qiumingshan Chesu was, seeing himself as a cultivation "waste," and living for hundreds of years, he probably spent that time frantically researching evolution. To what terrifying level had his true expertise, the theory of species evolution, progressed? Nobody knew.

"We're looking forward to the boss's species!" someone exclaimed, believing it might be the culmination of hundreds of years of wisdom.

"Don't worry," Qiumingshan Chesu stated, "My species will be the strongest creature in history! It's about to crush Di Qi!"

Everyone was immediately surprised. Di Qi was a cheater; was his species also a cheat? The crowd grew even more expectant.

"Brothers, repeat after me!" A large rooster stood on a high platform, looking at a group of bizarre and exotic creatures below, and dramatically began its declaration: "To protect the world from devastation, to maintain world peace, to embody love and true evil! The cute and charming character of justice, I, Qiumingshan Chesu..."

"I, a single embroidery needle..."

"I, Moengmei Yiqiu..."

Suddenly, someone in the crowd below couldn't hold back and blurted out, "Sailor Moon transformation..."

All players: ???

Oh my god! It really does feel like déjà vu!

But the next second, they immediately realized: We have a traitor among us. Everyone glared angrily.

After Qiumingshan Chesu went offline, he looked in the mirror. "Jokes aside, it's time to get to work." In the mirror was an ordinary-looking young man in his twenties, though with a subtly remarkable demeanor. He stood up from his computer, dark circles under his eyes, and began sifting through stacks of handwritten notes, overturning many conclusions.

Just then, his phone suddenly rang. It was a call from his girlfriend. "Want to see a movie tonight? The newly released 'My Mediterranean Can't Be That Bald,' featuring Emperor Armina and epic hymns from various wizarding worlds..." This phenomenal game wasn't just being discussed; it had deeply integrated itself into every corner of reality. Even those who didn't like games would enjoy its history as epic cinema, appreciating its sense of vastness and antiquity. Some had even adapted its history into intricate fantasy epic stories, narrating humanity's praises, which were highly popular. After all, with complete and detailed realistic illustrations for various events, it would be strange if it weren't popular.

"A movie? I have to study for my graduate entrance exam tonight, so maybe another time." Qiumingshan Chesu, without revealing his online identity to his girlfriend, immediately declined. After all, now that he was back, what fun was dating compared to evolving species?

"Oh my god! It was already formed, but now I have to pull another all-nighter to improve it. My species will definitely be one of the strongest in history, inspired by Di Qi... Surpass Di Qi? Impossible! No one can surpass that cheater; they can only imitate him!" He rubbed his head, a smile appearing on his face. "We'll see who's better at copying. When I finally meet him, I'll definitely crush him! Make him beg for mercy!" Just thinking about it filled him with excitement!

He was very confident about this. Although his cultivation talent was genuinely ordinary, he had to find ways to make himself exceptionally gifted. By starting as a super-strong transcendent species, he would have a higher chance of attaining the Hunyuan Dao, just like Mengmei. The biggest challenge to attaining the Hunyuan Dao, while simply existing and waiting, was finding an earth-shattering opportunity. That's why he had set his sights on the cheat-like boss, Di Qi. Was there anyone more impressive than this cheater? His species was designed to imitate Di Qi's.

He suddenly imagined himself one day, hands clasped behind his back, standing before Di Qi and saying: "Your ultimate move is impressive, but it's mine now."

While things were bustling there, Xu Zhi was diligently studying. After all, he didn't study evolution – that arduous work was for others. But he still needed to learn various knowledge, refine his Nine Revolutions Mysterious Art, cultivate the Incense system, and acquire all sorts of information.

"Speaking of the Incense system, perhaps I could try cultivating it in reality. After all, the souls of all living beings on Earth also emit emotions. Can their emotions be cultivated?" If it truly could serve as an additional energy source, he wouldn't have to wait for every mass extinction event. Xu Zhi used Qi-based witchcraft to conceal himself, lifted his electric bike onto his shoulder, flew into the air, and descended into an alley in Dongcheng.

*Whoosh!*

He calmly rode out on his electric bike, crossed streets and alleys, and arrived at a cinema. With his pre-booked ticket, he entered; the seats were packed for the latest hit, "My Mediterranean Can't Be That Bald." On screen, scenes of Armina and various other film footage drew gasps of admiration.

"Wizards are a group of people who pursue truth." Even at the very end, countless people in the audience were silent. In that tumultuous, blood-splattered battle, wizards sacrificed their lives to help Armina achieve godhood, causing some girls to sob uncontrollably.

"This is a good place. It's densely populated, emotions are emanating, and I can feel a strong presence of incense!" Xu Zhi slightly closed his eyes and began cultivating while sitting in the cinema.

However, he quickly realized that the progress was far too slow. Although the thoughts generated by ordinary human bodies were vast, they were chaotic and impure. If even one-tenth of them were usable, it would be good; the rest were useless impurities. "It's just like the current Desolate Ancient World, where the mortal realm has lost its ancient gods, and cultivators can only slowly absorb the auras emitted by ordinary people... If I were at the first or second stage, the cultivation speed would be acceptable, but as a Sixth-Realm being, absorbing the aura of mortals is almost negligible." He shook his head, deciding he would have to slow down his search for cultivation methods in reality. Given the time it would take to absorb incense this way, it would be better to develop more powerful beings in the Orchard Sandbox World. It seemed he would have to remain engrossed in the "gardening" game of the orchard.