Evolution Begins With A Big Tree

Chapter 149, Gravity Field

Translator:  Ashish

Translation Checker: Silavin

*Mooo…*

Another long bellow reverberated through the canyon, shaking the sky, even causing the clouds of mist enveloping the mountains to shake.

Right then, a vague silhouette emerged within the hazy mist.

The figure was not that large.

Compared to the 3-4 meters tall body of White Tiger or the massive body of Sarcosuchus that spanned 30-40 meters, this figure was merely 2 meters tall. However, even the mist could not hide the sharp aura of its crescent-like, horn-like thing on its head.

It was Black Water Buffalo with a bluish tint. At first glance, the figure resembled a blade concealed within the mist, so sharp that just looking at it made one’s eyes sting.

“These horns are becoming more and more impressive!” With a hint of admiration, Yu Zi Yu’s voice echoed within the mist.

Right then…

*Bang!* Bending its forelimbs, as if kneeling, the vague figure within the mist prostrated itself on the ground.

“I pay my respects to the Divine Tree.”

As those words fell, two troughs extended along the area where the figure had knelt, as if the earth could not withstand its weight.

“Rise.” Yu Zi Yu smiled, not minding it at all. Instead, he waved his branch, dispersing the mist that had pervaded North Canyon.

The next moment, in the curious gazes of various Mutant Beasts, as well as from Leng Feng, Qian Qin, and others, a black robust Wild Buffalo entered their sight.

Its entire body was glossy black, smooth like black satin, and its hooves were like pillars supporting its frame. However, that was not what amazed everyone. The most astonishing aspect was its tail that resembled a steel whip. Even a gentle sway produced a sonic boom.

“Second Brother… Did you break through?” with a hint of astonishment, Golden Ant asked softly.

Slowly sweeping his gaze over everyone, Bull Demon’s flickering gaze eventually fixed on Golden Ant.

“Yeah, I broke through.”

Nodding slightly, Bull Demon slowly stood up.

At the same time, a heavy and imposing aura began to emanate.

It was heavy.

So heavy that even the air became suffocating.

Initially, when the mist filled the air, this sensation was not particularly prominent. But now, as they looked at the Bull Demon, which seemed to be bellowing to the sun as his hooves stamped the ground, everyone realized the overwhelming pressure exuding from him.

Qian Qin turned pale, clutching her chest as if struggling to breathe. Whereas Leng Feng tightly gripped his dagger, while his pupils shrunk to the size of needle tips.

White Tiger and Golden Ant did not fare any better either.

White Tiger’s claws dug into the ground, displaying deep vigilance.

Whereas Golden Ant crossed his limbs before his chest, as if warding off something.

[Bull Demon…] Seemingly sensing something, Yu Zi Yu looked at Bull Demon with a hint of amazement in his eyes.

He had not expected Bull Demon to awaken such an ability.

Gravity Field—Thanks to the control over the earth, the Bull Demon can forcefully interfere with the forces of gravity in an area. And depending on the consumption of Spiritual Energy, the gravity can be continuously increased, and correspondingly decreased.

It was quite a terrifying ability.

Gravity has always been one of the most fearsome forces of nature.

Although Bull Demon’s ability was just a simple increase in gravity, if used skillfully, it could be quite effective.

Moreover, what was even more frightening was, who could  guarantee that with the increase in Bull Demon’s strength, he would not be able to truly manipulate gravity?

Of course, this was only one aspect.

Gravity has always been a force that was hard to fathom. And it could also temper the body. If Bull Demon remains in a gravity stronger than what ordinary people were under for an extended period, his physical body might become significantly stronger. And not just on the surface, but even every inch and corner of his internal organs would be tempered.

Thinking of this, Yu Zi Yu looked at Bull Demon and praised, “Bull Demon, your newly awakened ability is quite impressive.”

*Mooo…*

Hearing Yu Zi Yu’s praise, Bull Demon also let out an excited roar.

Then, dispersing the Gravity Field, Bull Demon asked with a tinge of skepticism, “Master, my current ability covers only about 100 meters, and I can only increase gravity by about 4-5 times.”

“Increase the gravity by 4-5 times?”

Yu Zi Yu clucked his tongue in astonishment. However, he noticed the faint disappointment on Bull Demon’s face, which made him chuckle.

“Bull Demon, since you know your ability is related to gravity, do you understand what your 100 meter range and 4-5 times the normal gravity means?”

“Well…”

Puzzled, a look of confusion showed up on Bull Demon’s face.

Just a moment later, Yu Zi Yu’s voice resounded in his mind, “I don’t know much about gravity, but I understand that Gravitational Force is undoubtedly one of the top forces in this world, perhaps even surpassing Elemental Powers.”

“And now, you possess a key to the world of ‘Gravitational Force,’ whether it’s strong or not doesn’t matter. The key lies in how you develop it.”

As he spoke, Yu Zi Yu cast a deep glance at Bull Demon and added, “Moreover, do you think 4-5 times the normal gravity is weak?”

“Well!?

Bull Demon was taken aback, a little bewildered.

[Is 4-5 times the normal gravity weak?]

He had no answer to this question. Moreover, had Yu Zi Yu not mentioned it, he would not even know what ‘gravity’ meant. He only knew that this force was constantly at work on every life on the planet. As for the rest, he was really clueless.

At this moment, observing Bull Demon’s confusion, Yu Zi Yu shifted his gaze not far away to the Honey Badger.

This fellow had always been a hot-head.

Electric sparks flickered here on the white fur on his head every now and then, as if he was excited.

“Flathead, go and try using your ability.” 

Hearing this, the Honey Badger was not startled but delighted, and nodded repeatedly.

Then, before Bull Demon could react, the Honey Badger was already rubbing his claws together, even baring his teeth.

Shortly afterward, as if he had always been read, the Honey Badger’s gaze became focused as his entire body was enveloped in a net of crackling silver-white electric arcs.

After weeks of practice, he had strengthened his control over lightning. By stimulating his body, he could make himself faster, and his reactions more acute, achieving a true ‘flash of lightning.’

*Zap* The silver-white electric light flickered through the air as Honey Badger suddenly lunged toward Bull Demon, who stood calmly in the distance. However, just at that moment, Bull Demon remembered the words of the Divine Tree, and his emotions were stirred.

“Gravity, huh?” muttering to himself, Bull Demon instinctively surged his Spiritual Power.

The next moment…

The air grew heavy, and dust particles floating in the air suddenly surged downward.

Right then, a sharp growl filled with panic suddenly echoed in the canyon.

As everyone looked toward the source, everyone was astonished to see Honey Badger stumbling as if losing his balance.

With a ‘thud’, he crashed heavily into a large boulder not far from Bull Demon.

“Well!?”

Bull Demon’s eyes went wide as he looked at Honey Badger, who had suddenly lost his balance, slightly taken aback.

“Gravity is exerting pressure in all directions. Even if some parts of their body can withstand it, vulnerable areas like the spine might not be able to endure. And that’s not the scariest part, the scariest part is that 99% of Mutant Beasts would not be instantly able to adapt to the sudden sudden change in gravity. You know that battles among the strong often end in that one small instant, one small mistake. If you can exploit that moment of vulnerability, your crescent horns, which have become as sharp as blades after having been strengthened again, could easily tear apart your enemies.”