New form of Druid, the domain of the Blood Spider Queen. (5200)

A cruel, violent, and terrifying aura surged from this Druid!

Especially the newly joined dragon in the territory, Seraphis, who couldn't help but let out a roar.

"!!!"

The sound of dragon roars echoed incessantly, as if declaring its sovereignty!

Cao Xing also looked up at this moment, staring at the monster that stood over a dozen meters tall, its fur standing up like steel needles, as if it had stepped out of a myth.

"Holy cow—what kind of monster has Andrew become?"

"Could it be that creature he mentioned in passing last time?"

Meanwhile, Andrew seemed to be gradually regaining consciousness.

As the terrifying monster before him slowly opened its eyes, a pair of blood-red pupils suddenly glared forward, revealing boundless wildness!

"Hoo…" Each of its breaths seemed to suck away the air within a radius of several hundred meters, accompanied by a violent whistling sound.

A powerful aura continued to spread.

[Your territory member: Andrew has successfully evolved into a Tier 7 Commander-level creature, Base Attributes +30%.]

[Due to unknown reasons, the special Commander-level skill has been activated: Shadow of the Behemoth!]

Seeing this notification, Cao Xing was slightly startled.

"Good grief! It really is a Behemoth!"

"Being able to transform into this form at Level 70, isn't that a bit too outrageous?"

After all, the name of this giant beast was simply too renowned!

In many ancient legends and stories, the Behemoth has always been a symbol of power and terror.

In the lore, this monster was described as follows: It walks like a mountain, every step causing the earth to tremble, and it can easily destroy a city. Its body is massive and strong, as if forged from steel, with endless strength; even dragons are no match for it!

"Whenever this creature appears, it brings endless destruction and ruin!"

From this, one can imagine how powerful the Behemoth is.

However, this Legendary creature was standing alive before Cao Xing right now; how could one not be shocked?

However, the skill Andrew activated this time was only [Shadow of the Behemoth]. Like Ilena's [Frost Form], it only possessed a small portion of the Legendary creature's abilities.

But even if it was only a small portion, for them, it was still a power that could be called destructive.

Meanwhile, Andrew also disengaged from that terrifying monster form, reverting to the peaceful Druid he once was.

His eyes also held a sense of disbelief as he looked at Cao Xing, stunned.

"It's hard to imagine. When I was evolving, I was supposed to evolve into the Storm Raven state."

"But for some unknown reason, I was able to catch a glimpse of that prehistoric beast's existence, and I could borrow a sliver of its power."

"Although I can only borrow a sliver, this power is still terrifying!"

Cao Xing was thoughtful. An unknown reason? That was indeed quite strange.

However, it didn't seem to have any impact on him.

"It doesn't matter, Andrew. Regardless, this is a good thing for us."

Andrew also said solemnly, "You are right, respected Lord. The power of the Behemoth will make me invincible."

He accepted this fact quite calmly. Then, Cao Xing checked the attributes of his new form.

[Shadow of the Behemoth: After activation, you can transform into a Behemoth. HP +200%, Armor +100%, Attack Power +100%! Additionally, it activates: 'Shattering Claws (Passive)', 'Death Stomp', 'Ancient Pursuit', 'Ancient Deterrence', and other skills.]

(Transformation form lasts for 100 seconds, Cooldown: 24 hours)

(Note: The power of the Behemoth is exceptionally strong and brutal. When using this power, you must control the time, otherwise, your consciousness will be overwhelmed by this power, turning you into a monster that only knows how to kill.)

Then, he looked at the attributes of the four attached skills again.

[Shattering Claws (Passive): When the Behemoth attacks a target with its claws, it will tear through the enemy's armor, reducing their armor by 20%, stacking up to 3 times.]

[Death Stomp: The Behemoth madly stomps on the ground, creating intense seismic waves, dealing 4 * 356% impact damage to enemies within a 3,000-meter radius. Cooldown: 120 seconds.]

[Ancient Pursuit: The Behemoth locks onto an enemy, instantly exploding with extreme speed and power to drag the target down. Cooldown: 100 seconds.]

[Ancient Deterrence: The Behemoth lets out an ancient roar, causing all enemies within a diameter of 5,000 meters to fall into a Deterred state, armor reduced by 30%, and with a probability of causing enemies to become immobilized. Cooldown: 150 seconds.]

After reading the attributes, Cao Xing was completely stunned!

"Holy cow—just the amplification after transforming is so terrifying, plus those skills that are even more terrifying than the last!"

"With stats like these, even a dragon of the same level would just get pinned down and beaten, right?"

Clearly, Andrew, transformed into a Behemoth, would instantly possess extremely terrifying combat power!

He might even be able to fight a Sovereign-level creature one-on-one while at a disadvantageous level without losing!

Especially his ability to reduce armor by a percentage, which is truly overpowered.

This also means that even if a Legendary creature gets clawed by it twice, its defense will be greatly reduced.

However, Cao Xing also noticed the note at the end.

If one stays in the Behemoth form for too long, their will would be scattered, and eventually, they would become a monster that only knows how to kill.

This also gave Cao Xing a new doubt.

"If my Eternal Power solidifies this form, can Andrew keep it up indefinitely?"

Thinking of this, Cao Xing said, "Andrew, try transforming into the Behemoth and let's see."

"As you command, Lord."

As the words fell, his body began to change again.

Thick limbs, fur like steel needles, and that over-ten-meter-tall physique. It was full of powerful intimidation!

[Your territory member: Andrew used [Shadow of the Behemoth]. Influenced by the talent [Eternal Power], this skill has now become permanent existence. (Note: In the permanent state, you can exit and close this form at any time.)]

Seeing this notification, a look of doubt appeared in Cao Xing's eyes again.

"Since it can be solidified, can the negative status be immunized?"

He looked up. At this moment, Andrew's eyes were blood-red, his body exuding a fierce aura, and he looked completely unable to communicate.

Thus, Cao Xing said, "Andrew, change back first."

After hearing his voice, the cruel monster seemed to regain a bit of sanity.

Its body shrank rapidly, and then it turned back into the peaceful Druid.

Before Cao Xing could speak, Andrew hurriedly said, "Lord, after I transformed into the Behemoth, I only felt a murderous impulse flooding my mind!"

"It made me want to destroy everything!"

"I feel like if I stay in this state for too long, I might be completely dominated by this crazy impulse, and I wouldn't even be able to hear your commands!"

His eyes still held a lingering fear.

Cao Xing nodded slightly, "Andrew, how long do you think you can maintain your sanity in this form?"

Andrew thought about it carefully and then said, "According to my estimate, I can maintain it for at most about 15 minutes."

"However, after deactivating the transformation, I only need to rest for an hour or two to let my brain recover, and then I can enter this form again."

"Moreover, the duration of this state is determined by my mental power. When my mental power improves later, I can further extend this time."

A look of realization appeared in Cao Xing's eyes.

This form was originally only able to last for 100 seconds before being forced to deactivate.

However, with the blessing of [Eternal Power], the time Andrew could maintain his sanity was significantly extended.

A full fifteen minutes was enough to last through a battle.

And with an interval of only one or two hours, it was much shorter than the previous 24-hour cooldown.

Once Andrew breaks through to Tier 8 and his mental power surges significantly, this time can be extended again.

Eventually, being in the Behemoth form for the entire duration would be within reach.

Thinking of this, Cao Xing was full of admiration.

"Not bad, Andrew."

"Go back and properly adapt to this power now."

"Yes."

The Druid bowed respectfully and retreated.

The strength of the territory had improved once again, and Cao Xing was in a very good mood.

Next, he had to go do another important thing.

That was to digest that Sovereign soul.

During this time, Cao Xing had already thought of the candidate for the Sovereign-level soul.

He pressed the communication device on his ear and said, "Hilda, come to the center of the territory."

"Hmph! How dare you disturb this Queen's slumber—wait for me to get there."

A moment later, Cao Xing heard the sound of crawling coming from his side.

"Scritch-scratch—scritch-scratch…"

A tall figure slowly approached, her eight long legs moving in perfect rhythm, while her upper human body was positively stunning.

It was Hilda.

Behind this Blood Spider Queen followed a dense army of Blood Spiders.

Soon, she arrived in front of Cao Xing and lowered her head slightly.

Of course, this wasn't her looking down on Cao Xing; it was just that the woman was tall by nature.

Being of the Blood Spider race, her actual height was nearly two meters, and if she stood up completely, she could reach nearly three meters.

"Why did you call for this Queen?"

Cao Xing didn't speak, but instead looked at her with interest.

"W-what is it?"

"You called me over and then didn't say anything. Are you teasing this Queen?"

Hilda crossed her arms, seemingly feeling a bit embarrassed by his gaze, and turned her head away.

Cao Xing smiled and decided not to tease her any further.

"Do you want to possess even greater power?"

A look of confusion appeared in Hilda's eyes, but she immediately realized something.

"Yes!" she replied without hesitation.

As a former Blood Spider Queen, she was already close to reaching the limits of her power from her previous life.

Hilda's strongest strength in the past was that of an eighth-tier Commander-level powerhouse!

Now, she was just missing her exclusive weapon—the Spider Queen Scepter—to have nearly the peak combat power she once possessed.

Moreover, because of Cao Xing's series of blessing abilities, in other words, she was actually already equivalent to her peak combat power from her previous life.

It was just that the scale of her Blood Spider legion was much smaller.

Cao Xing took a bright Sovereign-level Soul from his bag and placed it in front of Hilda.

She stretched out a hand covered in black silk, slowly took it, and a look of surprise appeared in her beautiful eyes.

"This is… a Sovereign-level Soul!"

"Can I actually evolve toward that level?"

Even for this tsundere queen, she appeared extremely happy at this moment!

After all, that was a Sovereign.

The limit of most living beings' potential!

Even in her previous life, she had not reached this level.

A moment later, Hilda seemed to realize that her reaction had been too excited, which did not fit the arrogant image she had been maintaining, and she quickly straightened her expression.

Then she said softly, "Thank you…"

Cao Xing chuckled, "Hmm? What did you say? I didn't hear you."

The eight compound eyes on Hilda's forehead turned, and she shot him a resentful look.

In an instant, she was filled with charm.

"Th-thank you!"

The voice was a bit louder, and it could be heard clearly.

Cao Xing laughed heartily and said, "Alright, start the evolution now."

"Mhm…" Hilda nodded gently.

Then, she directly pressed the huge soul into her body.

Even Cao Xing was very expectant to see if Hilda could break through to the Sovereign level.

After all, this soul was the biggest gain from this battle.

Other failures could be accepted, but if this soul failed, the loss would be a bit too great.

After waiting for about three seconds, a tremor from the depths of the soul suddenly erupted from Hilda's body!

At the same time, a crimson mist emerged from her skin.

This mist contained a strong scent of blood and was continuously spreading.

Before long, this blood mist permeated the entire territory.

Whether they were members indoors or outdoors, they all looked at this scene in surprise.

Isabelle, who was in the room, frowned slightly upon seeing the overflowing blood energy.

This aura seemed to make her instinctively repulsed.

She raised her staff and released a soft light to disperse the blood mist, making it much thinner.

The pressure in the hearts of those staff members also eased as a result.

Meanwhile, Cao Xing asked with a look of uncertain surprise, "Is this commotion… a success?"

At the same time, a burst of intense soul fluctuation erupted from within Hilda!

In an instant, the combat personnel throughout the territory all lifted their heads.

Because they once again felt that sense of oppression coming from the depths of the soul!

It was the same sense of oppression as when Andrew transformed into a Behemoth.

This also meant that the strength of Cao Xing's territory had once again seen a huge improvement.

[Your territory member: Hilda Bloodkiss has successfully evolved into a seventh-tier Sovereign-level creature, base attributes increased by 30%, activated special ability: Blood Spider Queen Domain]

[Blood Spider Queen Domain: Increases the attributes of all Blood Spiders under her command (including herself) by 20%, and increases the Blood Poison damage received by enemies by 20%]

Seeing the notification, Cao Xing couldn't help but laugh out loud again.

"Feels good, two souls in a row and both succeeded!"

"It seems that the Hero's Heart that Sarah failed with earlier served as a successful sacrifice."

Cao Xing also noticed the domain ability Hilda gained after becoming a Sovereign-level creature.

A full 20% attribute boost, plus 20% Blood Poison damage!

For this Blood Spider Queen and the Blood Spiders under her command, it was an all-around enhancement!

Hilda stretched out her hand covered in black silk, with small Blood Spiders crawling across it.

It looked full of eerie beauty.

The woman licked her lips, "Is this the ability of a Sovereign-level?"

"Really not bad… This time, I might really have a chance to sprint toward the Legendary realm…"

Cao Xing's expression flickered slightly upon hearing the last sentence.

Come to think of it, there wasn't even a single Legendary in his territory yet.

He didn't know what other special abilities existed in this realm besides the ability to use divine power? And what conditions were needed to break through?

Shaking his head, Cao Xing decided to ask the old King if there was a chance in the future.

As one of the only two Legendary creatures he knew, he should know.

"Hilda, come with me, there is one more thing I need you to do."

"Okay."

After saying that, the Blood Spider Queen obediently followed behind Cao Xing.

They went together to the second ring area of the territory, where a wooden door embedded in the ground appeared ahead, looking like it led to an underground area.

Cao Xing opened the door first, and a staircase appeared in front of him.

Then he went inside first.

"Tap… tap-tap-tap…"

In the dim basement, only the sound of Cao Xing's footsteps and Hilda's irregular footsteps echoed.

Soon, they arrived at the bottom.

Cao Xing stopped his footsteps and took out an energy torch.

The dim blue light instantly illuminated the front.

This was a spacious basement with a large area; if they squeezed in, it could almost house a few dozen people.

A tall corpse appeared in front of the two, occupying almost half of the space.

Purple-black shell, protruding spikes, and that hideous and terrifying head!

This corpse was the Soul-Eater Nether Insect that was solved along the way when killing the Goblin Liu Yang earlier.

It had the strength of a seventh-tier Commander-level.

In this extremely cold world, even after so many days, there were still no signs of decay.

It was as if it had just died not long ago, and the hideous expression on its face was still lifelike.

At that time, because Hilda's level was not high, she could only hatch a level 40 Commander-level Blood Spider—a Giant Blood Spider.

Because he was afraid of wasting it, Cao Xing moved it back to the territory.

Now, Hilda had broken through to level 70.

And this Soul-Eater Nether Insect corpse, because it was a seventh-tier creature, could hatch at most a level 60 Blood Spider, so now was the time to hatch it.

Hilda understood his meaning and then asked, "Do you want me to hatch this corpse?"

Cao Xing was about to nod, but as if remembering something, he took out the necromancers bag from his backpack.

Then he took out another corpse from inside.

It was Taside's.

This guy, as a seventh-tier Sovereign-level creature, its corpse couldn't be wasted either.

As for the other three Hero-level corpses, they would have to wait until Hilda also broke through to the eighth-tier before hatching to ensure maximum benefit.

"Alright, now let's first hatch these two corpses into Commander-level Blood Spiders."

Hilda nodded gently, "I understand."

After speaking, she elegantly stretched out her arm, making a holding gesture.

Before long, two pools of flowing blood appeared from within.

She waved her hand, and these two pools of blood fell into the corpses respectively, then merged into them.

About two or three minutes passed.

Cao Xing saw the abdominal areas of these two corpses begin to move.

As if some creature was moving inside.

The Soul-Eater Nether Insect corpse was fine, after all, its body size was large enough.

But Taside's corpse looked a bit creepy; his stomach was bulging larger and larger, like an inflated ball, stretching the blood vessels on the skin!

After more than ten seconds of expansion, it seemed to have finally reached some kind of limit.

With two "pop" sounds, Taside's stomach and the Soul-Eater Nether Insect's stomach burst open simultaneously!