Chapter 4: A Predator’s Territorial Expansion

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

On the mysterious deserted island…

Sunlight streamed through the gaps in the leaves and fell on the body of the blood python.

From time to time, birds flew across the sky—possibly because of the danger they sensed.

On the island itself, there were some vigilant creatures that, despite being a far distance away, instinctively looked in the direction where Ye Bei was.

But that sense of danger lasted only for an instant.

The animals soon returned to their normal routine.

Hiss hiss hiss…

Whenever Ye Bei spoke, the sound that came out was still the hiss of a snake.

However, after the sound rang out, Ye Bei immediately felt a warm current enveloping his entire body.

That feeling was even more pleasant than what he had felt after eating the Mystic Pearl.

It seemed as if every cell in his body was cheering; hot and robust energy rushed wildly through his body. His mental state and vision had improved like never before. Coiled inside his den, Ye Bei opened his eyes and was even able to see a row of ants climbing up a tree over 200 meters away.

Whoa!

Was this what evolution felt like?

This was awesome!

His mind was overrun entirely by the eruption of cheers.

Hiss hiss hiss…

His body grew rapidly.

The messy patterns that originally covered his body started to change into artistic lines.

One and a half meters… two meters… three meters!

As his body grew longer, a layer of white snakeskin approximately half a centimeter thick started to shed from his body.

Crunch, crunch…

His body wasn’t just elongating.

It was also increasing rapidly in width. He could hear his bones cracking, but it didn’t hurt at all.

“I suddenly feel… that even if a tiger were to appear in front of me now, I’d be able to handle it easily!”

Approximately one hour later, a white strip of snakeskin appeared beside him.

Ye Bei was entrenched in his den, his enormous body filling the entire space. In fact, at least two-thirds of his body was coiled around a tree branch. Ye Bei was quickly getting addicted to this gratification the sudden spike in power brought.

“System, now that I’ve gone through the evolution, what abilities do I possess?”

After marveling at the miraculousness of Mother Nature, as well as his formidable strength, Ye Bei posed this question to the System.

His voice had just rung out…

…And the fluorescent screen lit up before his eyes again.

Infinite Evolution System!

Name: Ye Bei!

Species: Blood Python.

Age: Under one year! (Baby Python)

Lifespan: 20 years.

Evolution Points: 150/5000

Level: LV1

Language: Snake Tongue.

Ability: Venomous Fangs (Fangs can be used to enjoy the pleasure of biting prey).

Disciples: None.

Territory: None.

Quest: The Host has completed the first stage of evolution and has successfully been strengthened! Up next are the second stage of evolution and the expansion of territory. Upon completion of the second stage, the Host will become a Titan Python, with the entire island as his territory.

When he saw this information, Ye Bei, who had originally been excited, realized that everything he had experienced was merely the beginning.

The evolution he had just gone through had simply improved his physical fitness.

Disappointment began to set in…

But soon, excitement and anticipation filled his heart.

This was only the first evolution, and his body had already grown three meters long and fifteen centimeters thick! If he kept evolving and continued devouring other creatures… wouldn’t there come a day when he would be physically invulnerable and over a kilometer long? Would that mean that nothing on earth would be able to stop him?

At that very thought, Ye Bei was suddenly filled with hope for the future.

But at the same time, the quest that the System presented piqued Ye Bei’s curiosity…

“Territory? What does that mean?”

“As the Host of the Infinite Evolution System, you naturally need to have your own territory! This territory refers to the place that the Host governs. When the Host succeeds in either destroying or subjugating all the creatures in the region, he will gain sovereignty over the land! When in his territory, the host can see and hear the voices and ideas of other creatures without the barriers of distance or other obstructions, and can communicate with them. The Host may even control nature to a certain extent.”

The System’s voice was emotionless, as if it were describing something common.

However…

Ye Bei was taken aback after he heard everything.

Obtaining territory… came with so much power?

If that was the case, then if he turned the entire earth into his own territory… wouldn’t that mean that nothing would ever be hidden from him? He would even be able to control the weather at will… Goodness gracious! He’d be like a god!

“Is there a time limit for this quest?”

“No! But it’s in the Host’s best interest to gain governance of this land as soon as possible. Certain rewards will come with it!”

The System dangled a carrot in front of him.

“For example?” he urged on.

“It’s a secret.”

Despite being unable to pry any further information from the System, Ye Bei was nevertheless quite excited at that moment.

In reality, the instant the System listed the abilities that came with the territory, Ye Bei had already made up his mind to conquer the island as quickly as possible. Only in doing so would he be able to evolve further and grow stronger.

Rustle rustle…

After his body had grown in size, coiling around the tree was a piece of cake.

Using the muscles in his abdomen to propel himself forward, Ye Bei’s movements became a lot faster… However, at that moment, Ye Bei was climbing up the tree trunk.

Rather than continuing to devour creatures in a bid to gain more power, Ye Bei now felt that it was of utmost priority to first get acquainted with the situation on the island. And the best way to do this was to climb to high ground and observe it for himself.

His body slithered.

He had mastered control of his strength, and even though the tree trunk wasn’t very thick, it could nevertheless bear the weight of Ye Bei’s body easily.

One minute… two minutes… three minutes!

When Ye Bei finally climbed to the top of the huge tree, his eyes started to blaze as he looked at the scene before him!!!

It was an endless jungle.

Far beyond the jungle was the blue ocean…

Flocks of birds flew past the sky every now and then!

White clouds resembled cotton candy…

The jungle had just experienced a heavy downpour, and a strong sense of vitality filled the air.

“What a beautiful sight! But this entire place is soon going to be my territory.”

Gazing at the island from up high, Ye Bei muttered to himself.

This feeling was even more intoxicating to him than the excitement he had felt when he was expanding his business.

However, the moment he uttered those words…

Screech, screech…