SSS-Rank Evolving Monster: From Pest to Cosmic Devourer
Chapter 84: Two new bloodline.

Chapter 84: Two new bloodline.

"Inside this bottle is the legendary Physique Reconstruction Liquid, personally refined by the Divine Researcher herself."

The Guardian Spirit’s voice echoed with reverence, her eyes momentarily flickering with awe as she regarded the scarlet bottle in her hand.

"This treasure will not only heal wounds... but also reforge the body—cleansing hidden injuries and enhancing their talent to its maximum potential."

"And in a very rare case might even grant a new bloodline."

Ricky’s eyes lit up with a gleam of excitement. His mandibles clicked faintly as he suppressed a smile.

"Good, good... very good."

This wasn’t just a recovery elixir—it was a miracle. A chance to give both of them not only a second life but a stronger one.

With practiced grace, the Guardian Spirit raised the bottle. A faint golden light glowed at its cap as a formation flared briefly before releasing the seal. The bottle opened with a soft pop, and immediately, a potent medicinal scent burst forth into the hall.

Thick. Rich. Overwhelming.

The fragrance coiled through the air like a living serpent, filling every corner of the hall with its intoxicating presence. Even the ambient mana stirred in response, vibrating gently as if acknowledging the supremacy of the elixir.

"Such a strong scent..." Noctyss muttered, swallowing audibly as her eyes widened. For a fleeting moment, an absurd thought crossed her mind—Maybe I should get injured too...

Under her stunned gaze, the scarlet liquid flowed out from the bottle, not dripping or pouring, but unfolding—stretching and expanding like a sentient mist. It drifted gently toward the jade bed where Dark Shadow and Alexandria lay motionless, then condensed into a glowing red shroud that softly blanketed their forms.

The liquid moved with eerie precision, seeping through their pores like glowing silk threads. The reaction was immediate—faint steam rose from their bodies, and a red, baby-like hue began to color their skin. Cuts vanished, torn flesh knit together, and slowly, their forms regained vitality.

Then, as the true effect of the elixir took hold, cocoons of translucent red crystal began to form, enveloping them entirely.

"They’re being reforged," the Guardian Spirit said softly, her voice barely above a whisper.

Ricky didn’t panic. He could feel it too. The thick, life-rich aura filling the chamber was proof enough—the girls weren’t in danger. They were evolving.

Time slipped by unnoticed.

Minutes turned to hours, and still, the cocoons pulsed steadily, releasing waves of nourishing energy. Ricky stood vigil throughout, his sharp gaze flickering between the two as if willing them to rise.

Four hours passed in a blink.

Just when restlessness began to creep in, Ricky’s eyes narrowed. A hairline crack split the surface of one cocoon.

A soft clicking sound followed.

Crk... Crk... Crk...

More fractures spiderwebbed across the outer layer, glowing faintly under the hall’s soft light. With a final pulse, the cocoon shattered like glass—

Revealing Dark Shadow.

She floated gently down, her body gleaming with vitality. Her skin radiated a subtle glow, her aura transformed—denser, calmer... yet far more dangerous.

Ricky’s pupils contracted. This wasn’t just healing.

She had changed.

Evolved.

And her form, once dim and unconscious, now radiated newfound sharpness.

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Just as Ricky marveled at Dark Shadow’s transformation, a mechanical chime echoed softly in his mind.

[Ding! Stage 2 being detected].

[Click to check status].

He blinked, momentarily surprised. Then, without hesitation, he focused and accepted the prompt.

In the next instant, a translucent blue window materialized before his eyes, glowing faintly in the air.

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[STATUS WINDOW]

[Dark Shadow – Stage 2, Ravaging Beast Rank 3]

[Bloodline: Lightning Dragon-Sovereign Spider]

[Lifespan: 1000 years]

[Spiritual Force: 30]

[Abilities]

[Divine Dragon Transformation (DD-Rank)]

[Lightning Manipulation (DD-Rank)]

[Archsteel Danger Sense (DD-Rank)]

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Ricky stared at the display, eyes widening with every passing second. His thoughts swirled, but only two words echoed in his mind:

Overpowered abilities.

Each skill listed was the kind of power most cultivators dreamed of. The Divine Dragon Transformation was rare enough, but Lightning Manipulation paired with it? And then there was Archsteel Danger Sense—an ability that allowed her to predict incoming threats five seconds before they happened.

In a world this deadly, five seconds could mean the difference between life and death.

The scarlet liquid hadn’t just healed her. It had rebuilt her from the ground up, embedding a bloodline that was as terrifying as it was rare—Lightning Dragon-Sovereign Spider.

Her aura was proof enough. She now radiated the pressure of someone at the peak of Stage 2.

Ricky exhaled slowly, a wry grin twitching at the edge of his mouth.

She overtook me again...

Not that he minded. If anything, it reassured him—she’d be able to protect herself, even without him.

Then, as his gaze drifted, it landed on Alexandria’s cocoon beside her. A ripple of anticipation surged through his chest.

What kind of bloodline will the cat get...?

Before the thought could fully form, another chime rang in his mind, clear and melodic.

[Ding! Stage 2 being detected].

[Click to check status].

Ricky’s eyes gleamed.

Here we go.

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[Ding! Stage 2 being detected].

[Click to check status].

Ricky’s mandibles twitched with anticipation as a familiar blue glow flickered in front of his vision.

With a thought, he accepted the prompt.

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[STATUS WINDOW]

[Alexandria – Stage 2, Ravaging Beast Rank 3]

[Bloodline: Sun and Moon Devourer Tiger]

[Lifespan: 900 years]

[Spiritual Force: 10]

[Abilities]

[Divine Battle Sense (DD-Rank)]

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Ricky tilted his head slightly. Compared to Dark Shadow’s overflowing panel of abilities, Alexandria’s upgrade seemed... simple. One ability?

But that single line—Divine Battle Sense—made his compound eyes narrow in thought.

It might not look flashy, but that’s probably a monster of a skill...

He didn’t doubt it. The system wouldn’t mark something with a Divine tag unless it carried terrifying potential. Especially one fused with a bloodline as ancient and ominous as the Sun and Moon Devourer Tiger.

While he was still examining the updated stats of his companions, a sudden shift caught his attention.

Noctyss.

A crackle of emotion flickered across her face before she forced it away.

She could feel Dark Shadow’s new presence as clearly as he could—a towering storm cloaked in the form of a eight limbed... The sheer pressure that now emanated from Dark Shadow’s core was unlike before, subtle yet suffocating.

Noctyss’s lips remained neutral, her expression calm.

But the flare of envy that glimmered in her gaze?

It burned like wildfire beneath the surface.

Dark Shadow had always been her rival, and now, with this leap in power, the gap had widened dramatically.

Ricky noticed the flicker in her eyes but said nothing. Rivalries were their own fuel in this world.

Before his thoughts could wander further, the Guardian Spirit’s voice drifted across the air like a soft breeze.

"Body reconstruction is a very delicate process," she said gently, as if sensing his growing restlessness. "It will take some time to master."

Indeed, Ricky’s legs tapped faintly on the stone floor in quiet impatience.

"How much time?" he asked with a long breath, his tone more resigned than irritated.

The Guardian Spirit gave a solemn nod. "It will take another month for complete recovery. Meanwhile, you can take a look at the treasury."

Ricky exhaled again, this time more composed. A month wasn’t that long—not when he had access to the inheritance of a Stage 7 being.

He gave a slow nod, refocusing his thoughts.

Seeing his silent agreement, the Guardian Spirit flicked her wrist. In a flash of radiant light, a golden scroll materialized in her hand, humming with soft pulses of sacred energy.

Ricky unconsciously raised a mandible in confusion.

The Guardian Spirit smiled softly and explained, "Divine Researcher Saint Selene Veylor, my creator, was one of the few Researcher Saints in recorded history. Her contributions to cultivation theory and artifact crafting earned her respect across the world."

"She rarely stepped out of this sanctuary, yet her wisdom drew seekers like moths to a flame. Gifts flowed in from monarchs, sect masters, scholars, and warlords alike—millions upon millions of treasures, all collected over centuries."

She held the golden scroll gently, reverently.

"This," she said, "is a record of every item inside the treasury."

Her voice shifted slightly, becoming more instructive. "However, due to your current strength, you may only access Stage 1 and Stage 2 treasures."

Ricky nodded in understanding.

In this world, treasures—like warriors—were divided by stages, with each stage split into three ranks: Earthly, Sky, and Celestial.

And though Stage 2 might seem modest, even a single sky-grade treasure could shift the tide of battle—or change the fate of a beast.

Each one was incomparable precious, the appearance of every single one these treasures would stir up a terrifying Storm.

With a soft hum, the golden scroll floated into the air. It hovered above Ricky, unraveling slowly, illuminating his chitinous form in a warm golden glow.

Countless names, descriptions, and glowing icons shimmered in fine celestial script across the parchment.

Ricky straightened his form and narrowed his eyes, focused.

Time to see what this place truly holds.