Infinite Evolution: My Idle Evolution System
Chapter 441 - 441: Rank 4 Genuine Willow Tree

After some time, Necro allowed Bai Ning to leave, requesting only that she keep his existence a secret.

If she happened to break this promise, then… well, let's just say he'd ensure she regretted it.

Bai Ning understood the threat to her life more than anyone, and not once had she considered betraying the Lord Tree. Making sure she stayed alive was far more important than whatever small benefits she might acquire by revealing the existence of a small, terrifying tree living in the Sect Danger Zone known as Devastation Woods.

Once alone, Necro's colorful leaves swayed in the wind, his thoughts swirling.

'Although I couldn't get any information related to Yi Yu this time, there will always be more opportunities…'

In the meantime, he had to continue growing stronger—strong enough to surpass the strength of the Half-step Qi Condensation Realm Cultivator that now lorded over the Greenflame Sect.

Mo Fuchan.

— Half a month later —

*Ding!*

[Your total Evolution Point amount has exceeded 150!]

Hearing this, Necro opened up his System Interface.

BLING!

{[Evolution Tree]}

[Rank: 3 (Dwarf Willow Tree)]

[Stem (Lvl 1) (1/1)] – [30 EP to upgrade]

[Roots (Lvl 2) (23/25)] – [5 EP each Root]

[Branches (Lvl 2) (4/5)] – [10 EP each Branch]

[Evolution Points: 153.9]

Over the last few weeks, Necro occasionally upgraded some of his Roots and Branches. All that remained to be taken to the next level were two Roots, one Branch, and the Stem.

Without further ado, the EP was spent, and the upgrades placed him at the epicenter of a large eruption of light.

The two smallest Roots grew multiple times their original size; sharp thorns also made their appearance. The last Branch came next, as what used to be a thin and frail-looking limb became sturdier than an oak tree.

Lastly was the Stem, which had become obviously lacking as of late—especially when considering how it had to support all of Necro's individual parts. But with the upgrade to Level 2, its size exponentially increased, and so too did the striking hue of its colored bark.

Now, Necro looked far more balanced, and was also over 7 feet in height, surpassing the average human by quite a bit.

But the upgrades weren't finished yet…

*Ding~!*

[You have met the necessary requirements to Evolve to the next Stage of existence!]

[Would you like to spend 100 EP to Evolve?] – [Y/N]

Without much thought, Necro clicked yes. He was instantly blinded by his own brilliance.

WAAA!

Demon Beasts in a radius of hundreds of meters all noticed the phenomenon created by Necro's evolution to Rank 4. And though the less intelligent among them ran away in fright, the smarter ones saw this as an opportunity.

Demon Beasts of Low and Mid-Rank 1 raced through the dilapidated lands, all planning to be the first to arrive and reap the benefits!

However…

SPURT! SPURT!

Necro was not alone.

"!!!" "!!!" "!!!"

The gathered Demon Beasts immediately went on alert; several of their own had died before they even knew what had happened.

Dangerous!

The Shadow Tree Soldiers coldly looked between all of the Demon Beasts. Many were in the Flesh Stage of the Body Refinement Realm, but they themselves were at the Peak of the same Stage.

After being fed dozens of EP by their Yggdrasil Creator, their cultivation had been on a constant rise.

Now it was time to put that cultivation to use!

"Roarr—!"

The Demon Beasts roared and hollered at the Shadow Tree Soldiers, attempting to intimidate them. However, they remained unfazed, and with the extending of their arms into needle-like objects, they blurred forward.

SPLURT!

Blood colored the surroundings as three lone, infinitely regenerating Shadow Tree Soldiers faced dozens of Demon Beasts.

Yet even with such odds against them, they turned the ashen forest into a bloodbath…

Meanwhile, at the source of the commotion in the Devastation Woods.

The large silhouette of a tree over thirty feet tall contrasted greatly with the mostly decayed objects in the vicinity. It stood like a beacon to all those in the Devastation Woods.

*Ding!*

[You have evolved from a Rank 3 (Dwarf Willow Tree) to a Rank 4 (Genuine Willow Tree)]

[Level 3 Evolution Tree components have been unlocked!]

[Your Level 2 Stem has evolved into a Level 2 Trunk!]

[The effectiveness of all abilities have tremendously improved!]

[Range of Roots is now 60 meters in all directions!]

Everything felt so much clearer now. Necro could see farther, hear over longer distances, and even whip his Roots around with much greater mobility and accuracy.

Wonderful!

And most surprising yet:

"It feels good…"

"!!!"

"I can talk!?"

Necro nearly jumped back in excitement, realizing that not only could he speak—he also had a face!

Or more accurately, a glowing black and red spherical core that had the rudimentary makings of a face.

It sat suspended in midair in the center of his sturdy trunk. If a comparison was made, then this face of his kind of looked like Pac-Man.

"Interesting…" Necro muttered as he figured out he could see in a more linear direction with his Core face. "This will make things more convenient for when humans next enter the area."

*Ding!*

[With your Evolution to the Rank 4 Genuine Willow Tree, the maximum limit on summonable Shadow Tree Soldiers has increased from (3) → (5)]

"Hmm?"

Deeply moved by this system notification, Necro immediately used up some of his Yggdrasil Essence to summon two more Shadow Tree Soldiers. The fatigue hit him hard, but it was far less than before.

Gathering so much Spiritual Energy over the last few months had not been for naught.

"Now I just need to improve their cultivations, same as with the others."

[You have chosen to invest 1 EP into the cultivation of a Shadow Tree Soldier in the Skin Refinement Body Realm. And though its cultivation has moderately improved, it doesn't achieve a breakthrough.]

[You invested 5 EP into the cultivation of a Shadow Tree Soldier in the Skin Refinement Realm, allowing it to reach the peak of the stage!]

[After investing 10 EP into the cultivation of a Shadow Tree Soldier in the Skin Refinement Realm Peak, it finally breaks through its bottleneck and advances to the Flesh Refinement Realm!]

[You invested 25 EP into the cultivation of a Shadow Tree Soldier in the Flesh Refinement Realm, enabling it to progress to the peak of the same stage!]