From ordinary creatures at Life Level 0 to awakened creatures at Life Level 1.
Based on Su Heng's observations and conclusions over this period of time,
after completing this transformation, growth was steady and slow. Under normal circumstances, there would not immediately be a major increase in vitality or size.
The two butterflies were the same.
After mutating, their bodies had not changed much, but the colors on their wings looked even more brilliant.
The two butterflies danced among the flowers, then entwined beneath the gently swaying treetops of the Willow Tree.
Specks of light could clearly be seen scattering from the butterflies' wings.
When those specks landed on the Willow Tree's branches, a special vitality surged through the trunk and limbs. The sharp roots also drew nutrients from the Mutated Wild Boar much faster.
Butterfly Status: Good Life Level: 1 Life Force: 0.03 Talent: Spring Return Technique (Rare Quality): The butterfly flapped its wings, affecting plants within range. Plants affected by the Spring Return Technique grew faster and healed more easily after sustaining damage.
A rare-grade talent.
It was exceedingly uncommon among Mutated Creatures at Life Level 1.
With the Willow Tree's Life Enlightenment, Su Heng had awakened quite a few Mutated Creatures over the past few days.
Of the dozens of successful specimens, these two butterflies were the only ones to gain rare-grade talents.
And their effects were unexpectedly good.
Under the Spring Return Technique's influence, Su Heng's Life Force rapidly recovered. The weakness caused by his heavy use of Life Enlightenment earlier was gradually fading away.
"An unexpected delight."
A pale green Willow Branch gently extended, and the two butterflies lightly landed upon it.
They had mutated under the effects of Life Enlightenment, so they possessed an innate fondness for the Willow Tree.
For the moment, most of Su Heng's followers were still plants.
Under such circumstances, the role played by these two butterflies became all the more important.
They could greatly accelerate the growth of plants, allowing Su Heng's Wonderland Plan to take shape more quickly.
In this cold and dangerous Dark Mountain Range,
only an endless army of Mutated Creatures surrounding him could give Su Heng even the slightest sense of security.
"Break time is over."
Tender branches descended.
The two butterflies flew away and landed on a patch of Morning Glory flowers nearby.
"Next, I need followers like peregrine falcons—ones that can inflict heavy damage on invaders with ill intent."
Su Heng murmured, "Since I already have butterflies, I might as well choose some plants and see if I can guide them in a more aggressive direction..."
Based on those requirements,
Su Heng searched the valley for targets that might meet his needs.
Very soon,
two unusual plants appeared before him.
The first were several wild pea plants growing farther away beside the stream.
It was early August. Normally, the podding season for wild peas should have long passed.
But perhaps due to the Red Moon, or perhaps simply because of the climate, the pea pods growing beside the stream were all plump, round, and juicy, giving off an impression of abundant vitality.
"You've hidden pretty well, peas. Hand them over!"
Wild peas generally grew on mountain slopes at higher elevations. Finding them in this valley was quite a stroke of luck.
Whoosh!
The wild peas grew along the winding stream. Throughout the valley, there seemed to be seven or eight plants within reach of the Willow Tree's branches.
Using Life Enlightenment, Life Force decreased by 0.01.
Using Life Enlightenment, Life Force decreased by 0.01.
In less than a minute,
all the wild peas within range had been awakened one by one with Su Heng's Life Enlightenment.
The Life Force consumed to awaken wild peas was roughly the same as that required for Morning Glory.
Of the eight wild pea plants, half failed to awaken, while the other half successfully gained talents and became Mutated Creatures that transcended the ordinary.
Pea Status: Healthy Life Level: 1 Life Force: 0.35 Talent: Shooter (Common Quality): The mutated pea fires the pea seeds hidden within its pods. Its range and power increase with the pea's Life Force.
"Pea Shooter?"
After mutating, the pea plants' roots and stems had visibly thickened.
A large amount of nutrients gathered in the plump pea pods. Thick plant fibers began to multiply, making the previously slightly cracked pods look like green plant cannons.
"Let's test the power of these Pea Shooters..."
Seeing the Mutated Peas' somewhat strange appearance, Su Heng found them quite amusing. He waved his branches and issued orders to the peas.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
The four peas fired simultaneously.
The Pea Shooters were not particularly powerful. Some peas flew forty or fifty meters before falling crookedly to the ground.
The rest slammed headfirst into a large rock nearby, bursting into pale green pulp.
If these peas struck a person,
they would at most cause a little pain. They would not have any obvious killing power.
That was within Su Heng's expectations.
The Pea Shooters' power was closely related to the peas' Life Force. These peas only had around 0.3 Life Force, so their lack of power was perfectly normal.
As the peas continued to grow, their Life Force increased, and perhaps even their Life Level rose in the future,
their power would eventually reach a satisfactory level.
"Promising prospects."
After seeing what these peas could do, Su Heng made his assessment inwardly.
Then, he shifted his attention to another patch of plants beside him that he considered worth cultivating.
Less than ten meters from the Willow Tree grew an inconspicuous clump of weeds.
Its thick stalks were nearly a meter long, with white soft hairs growing at their tips and serrated patterns along the edges of its slender leaves.
White Cogongrass.
Also known as the perfect weed, it had vigorous roots and exceptionally strong vitality. Even if burned to ashes, it would flourish again after some time.
"Tenacious vitality, along with serrated leaves. I hope you don't disappoint me."
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