C11 Surprise and Surprise!

"Who's up next?"

With Lee Hao back on track, Chen Yu glanced at Soong Yue, Liu Qiqi, and Chu Chenhao.

"Me!"

"Me, me, me!" They clamored to sign up, eager to be chosen.

If they couldn't see the method to the madness at this point, they'd be fools.

This wasn't punishment; it was a transfer of power!

Despite the bizarre initiation of being beaten, the trio found it a small price to pay for the chance to become an Evolver.

They had all seen Lee Hao take his lumps.

They realized it wasn't just one-sided abuse. There was a method to it.

Chen Yu's harsh slaps seemed to activate the genetic energy within the awakened mutated beast flesh they had ingested, ensuring its full potential was unleashed.

Soong Yue was second in line.

Already a bit on the heavier side, he ended up swollen like a pig, much to the amusement of Liu Qiqi and Chu Chenhao.

But their laughter was short-lived.

Soon, they too were on the receiving end of Chen Yu's punishing blows, whimpering as they were turned into "dead pigs."

After the ordeal,

Chen Yu watched the four as they sat cross-legged, absorbing the crystal nucleus's genetic energy and pushing toward evolution.

He himself was winded, taking a moment to catch his breath on the couch.

Revitalizing their blood and awakening their physical potential had been more exhausting than his entire day spent battling zombies and mutated beasts.

Soong Yue, Liu Qiqi, and Chu Chenhao had guessed correctly.

Chen Yu's technique wasn't mindless brutality but a special force application skill developed by humanity's strongest survivors over the last five years of the apocalypse.

This skill could unlock the energy within the awakened mutated beast flesh without endangering ordinary human vitals.

It maximized the stimulation of the human body's potential, aiding people in tapping into their utmost capacity during their evolution.

As a result, once they became Evolvers, they possessed far greater strength. Research indicated that Evolvers who advanced using this method had about a ten percent higher reserve of primal energy than those who evolved by simply consuming crystal nuclei.

The abuse was so severe that it could actually increase the likelihood of awakening superpowers.

Chen Yu watched the four individuals in meditation, waiting in silence, filled with anticipation.

He hoped that at least one among them would manifest superpowers, providing substantial support for his future endeavors.

Evolvers were akin to deities when compared to ordinary humans.

Yet, within the ranks of Evolvers, there were varying degrees of power.

The superpowered Evolvers stood out as the elite, viewing ordinary Evolvers as little more than ants.

Boom!

Lee Hao was the first to show signs of change, having been the first to endure the beating.

Chen Yu's eyes snapped open wide, unblinkingly fixed on Lee Hao.

He sensed a familiar surge of energy within Lee Hao, rising like a tidal wave, growing more intense by the moment. It surged so powerfully that even Chen Yu, seasoned by many a storm, felt a twinge of alarm.

Puff!

A wave of heat rose into the air.

Suddenly, the space before Lee Hao warped, and a scorching flame materialized.

"Fire ability!" Chen Yu's heart leapt with excitement at the sight.

Lee Hao had indeed awakened a superpower, and not just any, but a potent fire ability—a delightful surprise for Chen Yu.

Before Chen Yu could regain his composure,

Soong Yue let out a roar and sprang to his feet.

A metallic sheen radiated from the center of Soong Yue's forehead, swiftly enveloping his entire body. His hair stood on end like silver needles, emanating a daunting sharpness.

Soong Yue — Metal Steel Ability!

Liu Qiqi — Aura Shielding Ability!

And finally, Chu Chenhao also awakened a superpower, a rare one at that — Gravity Enhancement Ability.

The only downside was that Chu Chenhao's Gravity Enhancement wasn't an area-effect but a targeted BUFF ability.

It could, for instance, alter the gravitational force exerted on a specific target's body.

Nevertheless, this revelation filled Chen Yu with excitement.

Properly harnessed, Gravity Enhancement had the potential to work wonders.

The fact that all four had awakened superpowers was both astonishing and thrilling for Chen Yu.

His confidence in his future plans soared.

With such formidable allies, Chen Yu could ease his concerns over the camp and pursue his actions with greater freedom.

Lee Hao, Liu Qiqi, Soong Yue, and Chu Chenhao were all exceptionally gifted.

With his younger brother showing such strength, Chen Yu was naturally not stingy with his support.

Once the four had regained consciousness, Chen Yu wasted no time in teaching them how to refine their abilities, offering guidance on cultivation techniques and important precautions. He generously provided them with all of his crystal nuclei, except for the one from the awakened mutated cat, to help them solidify their powers and enhance their strength.

Under Chen Yu's tutelage, Lee Hao and the others came to a sober realization of their shortcomings post-evolution.

They quickly adjusted their attitudes, avoiding any hint of arrogance.

With seriousness and humility, they practiced the training methods and superpower techniques Chen Yu had imparted to them.

By the time the four departed, it was deep into the night.

Finally alone, Chen Yu could relax. He then took out the crystal nucleus veiled in shadows and began to examine it closely.

The crystal nucleus from an awakened mutated creature was distinct from ordinary ones.

These powerful life forms, with their myriad of bizarre abilities, had their crystal nuclei infused with their powers, revealing the nature of their strange capabilities.

Hence, the crystal nucleus of an awakened mutated beast was also referred to as an ability crystal nucleus!

Take, for instance, the ability of the mutated cat—Thorny Shadow.

It could silently spread a shadow, and once prey stepped into it, they would be impaled by the shadow's thorns.

Thus, the surface of the mutated cat's crystal nucleus was also cloaked in a layer of shadow.

An Evolver who had unlocked their body's gene energy channels could use this crystal nucleus as a conduit to conjure a shadow and lay a thorny ambush.

Even if it was a single-use tactic, when applied skillfully, it could severely wound an adversary stronger than oneself.

Of course, this applied to the more basic ability crystal nuclei. For the crystal nuclei of some of the more formidable awakened mutated creatures, they could be utilized multiple times.

This potential for power was precisely why human elites coveted the might of awakened mutated creatures.

Regrettably, Chen Yu was still a regular human, having not yet unlocked his gene energy channels.

Thus, to him, this Thorny Shadow-imbued ability crystal nucleus was no different from an ordinary one.

Naturally, that's what you'd expect by conventional wisdom.

But for Chen Yu, conventional wisdom might as well be a punchline.

Here's a guy who, just your average Joe, can effortlessly take down an awakened mutated beast—a glitch in the system if there ever was one!

As he found himself back at the onset of doomsday, Chen Yu was clearly not on an ordinary journey.

Cradling the mutated cat's ability crystal nucleus in his hand, he closed his eyes to savor the sensation.

A hunger that stemmed from his very genes told Chen Yu that ingesting this crystal nucleus would undoubtedly yield an extraordinary surprise.

Without a moment's pause, Chen Yu flicked the crystal nucleus into his mouth and began to crunch away...

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