First Sign-in, the Mantis Stalks the Cicada, Unaware of the Oriole Behind

"Uh," Ye Ye was speechless. He hadn't expected there to be navigation, but that name—!

"The fastest route has been found for you. Please proceed 3140 meters in the 30-degree direction."

Ye Ye looked toward the 30-degree direction. Wasn't this just a forest? To be precise, Ye Ye was surrounded by forest in every direction. Ye Ye began walking toward the 30-degree direction.

"Are you not eating, or what? Walking so slowly. There's no speed limit and you won't cause a car accident, so start running."

Hearing the "snarky navigation's" mockery, Ye Ye started running with his short little legs. Ye Ye hadn't expected his current body to be this fit, though his legs were a bit short. Ye Ye ran and ran, encountering a few century-level spirit beasts along the way. They chased Ye Ye for a while, but Ye Ye didn't want to bother with them and just kept running. Seeing Ye Ye run away and being unable to keep up with his speed, the century-level spirit beasts eventually gave up the chase.

Ye Ye continued running forward. Ahead was an incline. After Ye Ye ran up it, he realized it was actually a small hill, but the slope was a staggering 100 degrees. Unable to hit the brakes, Ye Ye tumbled straight down. "Ah~ damn it, ah~~ damn it, damn it, ah~ I want to go home!"

Ye Ye wailed as he rolled down. There were many rocks on the ground; Ye Ye slammed into them, bounced up, and finally stopped after smashing through a boulder. "Oh my mother, that hurt like hell."

Although Ye Ye's (Godzilla) body was strong enough that he didn't sustain any injuries, it was still very painful.

Ye Ye stood up, only to discover that he was right next to a cliff. If he hadn't stopped, he would have fallen off. Ye Ye broke into a cold sweat, thinking, It's all the system's fault.

"You have arrived near the destination. This navigation session has ended. Duration: 26 minutes. We hope to serve you again."

I don't need you to serve me again, was Ye Ye's first thought.

Is this near the check-in point? was Ye Ye's second thought.

"System," Ye Ye said.

[Ding! What is it?]

Ye Ye: "Where is the check-in location?"

[Jump down.]

Ye Ye: "Jump down where?"

[Jump down to the bottom of the cliff.]

Ye Ye: "What do you mean, the bottom of the cliff?"

[Jump down to the bottom of the cliff!]

Ye Ye: "Jump to what~ what (o;! Jump to the bottom of the cliff!"

[Yes!!!!]

Ye Ye: "System, you're trying to kill your own husband—pfft, no, kill your host! And here I was trusting you so much."

[Uh~ no, I mean, the check-in location is at the bottom of the cliff!]

Ye Ye: "Oh! You could have just said so. How am I supposed to get down there?"

[I don't care, figure it out yourself.] The system sounded a bit angry.

Ye Ye: "..."

The system ignored Ye Ye, so he had to find a way himself. Ye Ye looked down the cliff and saw a pool of water. Ye Ye wanted to jump. If it were his old self, he wouldn't have dared to think about it, but now that Ye Ye had become Godzilla, his body was incomparable to before. He felt it should be fine.

Ye Ye took a few steps back, took a running start, and leaped. The sensation of falling gave Ye Ye an unparalleled thrill. After a rapid descent, Ye Ye plunged into the pool.

Godzilla's body was sturdy enough to withstand the impact of the water. Once Ye Ye fell into the water, he felt incredibly comfortable, as if he had found home. One had to know that in his previous life, Ye Ye couldn't swim. After thinking about it, Ye Ye understood: he had become Godzilla. Although Godzilla was an amphibious creature, it spent most of its time in the ocean, so it preferred the water.

Ye Ye crawled out of the pool. At this moment, the system's voice arrived.

[Ding! You are now 99 meters away from the check-in location.]

Ye Ye looked around and found a cave ahead. Ye Ye felt the check-in location must be inside the cave. Ye Ye began to approach the cave, and the distance indeed decreased. Ye Ye picked up his pace.

But at the cave entrance, Ye Ye heard the sound of bodies colliding inside: "Bang~ bang~ bang~ bang!" Ye Ye poked his head out to look into the cave and saw two spirit beasts fighting. A giant golden python and a massive bull.

"System, what should I do?" Ye Ye asked.

[Deal with it ┐(─__─)┌]

Ye Ye: "Uh, please, I'm begging you."

[...] The system remained silent.

Ye Ye: "Then can you at least explain what they are?"

[Scanning now.] Apparently, the system was in a good mood again because of the protagonist's request.

[Scan successful! 1. Golden Giant Python: Possesses a trace of sub-dragon bloodline, 2500 years old. Characteristics: agile body, non-venomous. 2. Brave Bull: As the name suggests, very brave, fears nothing, 3600 years old. Characteristics: powerful physical body, fears nothing.]

Ye Ye was speechless to find a spirit beast actually named Brave Bull, but he knew he couldn't beat them, so he prepared to wait and see.

The two beasts were still fighting. The Brave Bull charged at the Golden Giant Python, but the python dodged nimbly and coiled around the Brave Bull, then opened its blood-red maw to bite the bull. The Brave Bull was also very vicious; it slammed itself hard against the nearby wall. However, the Golden Giant Python didn't let go, tightening its body around its opponent. After a while, the Brave Bull ran out of strength, and the Golden Giant Python was also covered in wounds from the impacts. After another while, the Brave Bull could no longer breathe and collapsed first. The Golden Giant Python had also long since exhausted its strength; seeing its opponent fall to the ground, it immediately lay down, gasping its final breaths.

Seeing this scene, Ye Ye thought this was a windfall for him. Seeing that the time was right, Ye Ye ran in and performed a "crow sits on the plane" maneuver, landing right on top of it. Although Ye Ye was still a juvenile, his weight was immense, and this landing knocked the Golden Giant Python unconscious. Ye Ye threw a few more punches, then took a bite. Blood exploded in his mouth. Ye Ye hadn't eaten for a day and had just engaged in strenuous exercise. Driven by his bestial instincts, he tore off a large chunk of flesh and swallowed it, then began tearing into it greedily. After swallowing the entire python, Ye Ye was no longer hungry.

He remembered he hadn't checked in yet, so he walked deeper into the cave. After walking for a while, he saw a golden blade of grass. He had a feeling this grass wasn't simple, but checking in was more important.

Ye Ye: "System, I want to check in."

[Do you wish to check in?]

Ye Ye silently thought "Yes" in his mind.

[Ding! Sign-in at a Level 2 treasure location successful.

1. Congratulations on obtaining 500 years of cultivation.

2. Congratulations on obtaining the skill "Tail Whip."]

Ye Ye was quite satisfied with this sign-in. Although he wasn't invincible yet, he had transformed from a century-old soul beast into a millennium-old soul beast. However, couldn't he just use a tail whip on his own?

Ye Ye asked, "System, I can already whip my tail, so why give me this as a skill?"

[Ding! Host, the Tail Whip skill provided by the system is significantly more powerful. Your own tail currently lacks sufficient attack power and strength.]

Ye Ye: "I see."

"System, open the system panel," Ye Ye said.

[System: Sign-in Evolution System Host: Ye Ye Race: Godzilla (Juvenile) World: Douluo Continent Method of Transmigration: Scammed to death by the system System Inventory: Empty Location: Star Dou Forest (Outer Perimeter) Cultivation: 1,000 years Skills: Tail Whip]

Ye Ye took a moment to understand his current physical condition.

Ye Ye looked at the grass and said to the system, "System, scan this grass."

[Scanning in progress! Scan successful! 1. Dragon Grass: A medicinal herb mutated after being dripped with dragon blood. Age: 3,000 years. It has no attack power, but consuming it increases physical strength.]

Ye Ye was startled by the system's description. He hadn't expected it to be a medicinal herb, and one with a higher age than his own. Without hesitation, Ye Ye decided to eat it.

Ye Ye walked over, plucked the Dragon Grass, and tossed it into his mouth. Suddenly, a warm current surged through his body, and his muscles began to grow firmer and more defined. However, it was accompanied by pain, which gradually intensified.

Eventually, the pain became so unbearable that Ye Ye let out a roar. He didn't realize that his Godzilla bloodline was awakening, nor did he notice that many soul beasts in the surrounding area had fled after hearing his roar.

After a while, the pain subsided. Ye Ye sat on the ground, gasping for fresh air, feeling that his body was now brimming with power.

[Ding! Host has consumed Dragon Grass. 1. Age increased by 100 years. 2. Bloodline awakening: 5%.]

Ye Ye hadn't expected that eating the Dragon Grass would increase his age, let alone trigger a bloodline awakening.

[Ding! Although the host has become a Godzilla, the bloodline has not yet fully awakened. It should have grown alongside your strength, but because you consumed the Dragon Grass, a portion of the bloodline has awakened prematurely.]

"I see," Ye Ye understood.

Ye Ye stood up and walked to the cave entrance. Seeing that it was already dark, he decided to spend the night in the cave. He lay down on the ground inside, but he couldn't sleep. He had experienced too much today, and he hadn't fully processed it yet. Having no parents, he had been lonely since childhood, and he felt especially isolated at night.

[Host, don't be sad. You have the system to keep you company!] the system said in a soft, cute voice.

Ye Ye was surprised that the system would comfort him. "Thank you, System."

Ye Ye began chatting with the system, and they talked until late. Through their conversation, they grew to trust each other more, and their bond deepened.

Ye Ye: "System."

[Yes!]

Ye Ye: "Always calling you 'System' feels too distant. How about I call you Xiao Ai from now on?" Ye Ye asked cautiously.

[That's fine, I like that name! Then I'll call you Xiao Ye from now on!]

Ye Ye: "Sure, no problem."

Ye Ye: "It's great to have you, System. Goodnight."

The system blushed inside Ye Ye's mind. [Goodnight.]

They drifted off into their dreams.