Evolution Begins With A Big Tree

Chapter 860, Half a Step Ahead

Translator:  Ashish

Translation Checker: Silavin

“The Zergs, the Angels, and even the Void Clan lurking in the shadows—hmph, one day, I will crush them all.” a voice filled with resentment echoed, as the Titan, who appeared both divine yet demonic, scowled in anger.

Though the Titan Star Domain was powerful, in recent years, caught between enemies on all sides, their losses had been heavy.

Fortunately, the other forces had not fared much better.

Just then, as if recalling something, the bronze-skinned Titan sighed and said, “I have some bad news. I’m not sure if I should say it.”

“What news?” asked a figure in the corner, only a few meters tall, resembling a Human with a star-shaped mark on his forehead.

This was Stareater Titan, a terrifying existence capable of consuming entire stars. He was also the most enigmatic of the Divine Pillars, so fearsome that he could face off alone against the Angel Star Domain’s renowned Angel—Seraphim.

“The Pantheon has reappeared…” As this statement was made, silence fell over the entire starry region.

The Pantheon—one of the most ancient and terrifying forces from the previous era, the dwelling place of the Gods—had now emerged once again in this era?

In the rare silence that followed, the many Divine Pillars exchanged glances.

Being like Gods, who were difficult to eliminate, were indeed troublesome.

Just then, the youthful Stareater Titan smiled playfully and remarked, “The Pantheon’s reappearance was within expectations. After all, it’s a Force that has survived through multiple eras…”

However, he then changed his tone and added with a grin, “But I believe the news we have now will interest you even more.”

“What is it?” asked the bronze-skinned Titan, intrigued.

“Several years ago, in a distant Star Domain, an aura of Dao suddenly permeated the area. It was said that the forces of Yin and Yang flowed through it…” Stareater Titan’s expression grew serious as he continued, “From the descriptions alone, it seems that a Supreme Treasure has resurfaced.”

At this point, his expression became grave as he added, “A treasure so powerful that it can affect one or even several Star Domains is exceedingly rare. And if it involves the forces of Yin and Yang… If I’m not mistaken, it’s likely a fragment of the Human Race’s Eternal Imperial Artifact—the Tai Chi Diagram.”

Upon hearing this, the expressions of the Titans changed.

The Human Race, Eternal Imperial Artifact, Tai Chi Diagram, each of these words carried immense weight. For in the previous era, the Master of the Tai Chi Diagram, which had been passed down for dozens of eras, was none other than an Immortal of Human Race.

In other words, the sudden resurgence of the Tai Chi Diagram could very well signify that this figure had survived into the present era.

“That’s impossible! How could that old monster evade the Era’s Catastrophe…!?” As one of the Titans gasped, his face transformed with shock.

“I don’t know about others, but that old monster was terrifyingly powerful. If he really survived into this era, it’s certainly possible.”

Listening to this, the bronze-skinned Divine Pillar shook his head solemnly and disagreed, “No, you don’t understand. That old monster suppressed all of history, crushing the myriad races to the point of suffocation. Then, he initiated the War for Heaven, which ultimately brought about the end of the Immortal Martial Era at its peak. So, in a way, that very culprit could never have survived…”

At this point, his pupils constricted in fear as he muttered, “Unless…”

“Unless what?” a Titan asked.

“Unless… he… has… always…been…half…a…step…ahead…” With each word spoken slowly, a deathly silence blanketed the starry region.

Even their breaths seemed to halt, as if the air itself had been stifled, leaving them gasping for air.

However, what these Titan Divine Pillars did not know was that their most feared adversary, the one whose existence was not to be lightly mentioned, had unwittingly fallen into a trap.

And it was a significant downfall.

Whether he was dead or completely sealed away by the Consciousness of Cosmic Source in the depths of the universe remained unknown.

However, either outcome meant that in this era, that individual would not be able to stir up any trouble.

After all, once targeted by the Consciousness of Cosmic Source, even an Immortal of the Human Race would be powerless.

This point was evident from the proactive resurgence of the Eternal Imperial Artifact—the Tai Chi Diagram.

Presumably, the Immortal of the Human Race’s Remnant Soul must have found refuge within the Eternal Imperial Artifact, only to be discovered by the Consciousness of Cosmic Source, leading to the Imperial Artifact’s awakening and an earnest attempt to protect its Master…

However, despite the fact that the Eternal Imperial Artifact was powerful, it was ultimately a damaged artifact. And for it to fully restore it to its former glory would take billions of years—an impossible feat.

Moreover, the Tai Chi Diagram was the oldest of the Imperial Artifacts, which originated from dozens of eras ago. Restoring it to its peak state would be even more difficult.

Thus, one could only imagine the fate of the Immortal of the Human Race.

Not to mention the current Tai Chi Diagram, a damaged Imperial Artifact, even if it were fully restored, it would still lack the qualifications to compete with the Consciousness of Cosmic Source without its Master.

…

Be that as it may, there was no denying that the first Taoist was truly an unparalleled figure.

Not only did he create the illustrious Taoist Sect, but he also forged an Eternal Imperial Artifact. Even the Strongest Grand Divine Ability—One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones—stemmed from his hand.

Some even said that the Immortals of the Human Race of the previous era had some connection to him…

Unfortunately, due to one careless move, he fell into the hands of Yu Zi Yu.

And Yu Zi Yu was still unaware of all this.

He was even oblivious to the fact that the Eternal Imperial Artifact—the Tai Chi Diagram, had awakened once years ago.

Otherwise, he would surely be so excited he might jump for joy.

After all, the Grand Divine Ability—One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones he craved most was most likely to be found within the Eternal Imperial Artifact—the Tai Chi Diagram.

…

At this moment, not to mention the Titan Star Domain, the entire universe suddenly trembled.

At this moment, Yu Zi Yu’s enhancement had reached its final stage.

His Innate Talent—Absolute Evolution—had officially been upgraded to level 6.

Innate Talent: Absolute Evolution (Level 6) — By relying on visualization, one can trace back to the source of the abilities, and even simulate various races, transforming into them, with not only aura, but even strength bearing 70-80% resemblance…
It had become increasingly terrifying and bizarre.

Compared to before, the textual description did not change much, but Yu Zi Yu deeply understood how terrifying his current Innate Talent—Absolute Evolution truly was.

Just like now…

“The Demonic Fruit Tree, born in a sea of death, fears the power of the ocean, yet bears fruits with unique abilities…” As he murmured, a phantom of a strange tree appeared deep within Yu Zi Yu’s mind.

That was the Demonic Fruit Tree.

Even though he had never seen it before, he could derive the power of this Demonic Fruit Tree simply through snippets of information, even spending a large number of Evolution Points to deduce its capabilities.

And this was the frightening aspect of Yu Zi Yu’s Innate Talent—Absolute Evolution.

However, this was not the time for such visualization.

*Haaa…* Taking a deep breath and suppressing the urge to visualize, Yu Zi Yu’s gaze turned towards the depths of the Realm of Life.

[Now, the discussions between Nine Tails, Ling Er, and others should be nearing their conclusion.]