Breaking Through to Grow Wings and the Manifestation of Talent

Another ten days passed in a flash, spent in a routine of eating, training, and secretly operating the Combat Devour talent.

Lin Mo could clearly feel that the energy accumulated within his body had reached a critical point. Every inch of his muscle was filled with explosive power, his bones were rock-hard, and his senses were so sharp that he could hear the faint vibration of insect wings dozens of meters away.

That specially prepared Beast Soldier Rank monster meat had now become his daily staple, and every time he actively activated his Combat Devour talent to digest the meat, the barrier leading to a higher level of life grew a fraction thinner.

He knew that a breakthrough was imminent.

This premonition became particularly intense late on the twentieth night.

Wang Keke was already fast asleep, her rhythmic breathing sounding exceptionally clear in the quiet room.

Lin Mo, however, felt no sleepiness at all. He lay curled in his soft nest, feeling as if countless tiny mice were scurrying inside his body. A scorching torrent surged and roared through his meridians (if a beast could be said to have them), slamming against that invisible barrier.

He dared not make a sound, only curling his body tightly, enduring the torment that was both painful and filled with anticipation.

Finally, when the moon reached its zenith, that barrier shattered with a boom, like fragile glass!

Hum--

A surge of energy, far more turbulent and powerful than any before, instantly erupted from the depths of his body! A faint, moon-like white halo uncontrollably emerged from his skin, illuminating a corner of the dim room.

Within this halo, his body expanded by a visible margin. His already sturdy frame became even more lithe and powerful, his claws grew sharper and thicker, and the vague markings on his forehead became much clearer, faintly forming the embryonic shape of a majestic "King" character.

Formally stepped into, Beast Soldier Rank!

However, the changes did not stop there.

The very moment he completed his life-level transition, the two lumps that had always been quietly bulging on his back sent forth a tearing pain and an unbearable, maddening itch!

"Roar..."

Lin Mo couldn't help but let out a suppressed, low growl filled with pain and astonishment. He could feel the tissues inside those two lumps frantically proliferating, differentiating, and extending!

Rip--

With a faint sound like fabric being torn, the thin layers of skin and fur wrapping them were stretched open, and two wet, translucent-fluid-covered appendages suddenly extended from his shoulder blades!

They were... wings!

At this moment, they still appeared quite immature, with slender bone structures covered in a sparse layer of soft, white down. They looked more like the oversized wings of a fledgling bird, somewhat disproportionate to his now-imposing tiger body. Once fully extended, the wings were about half the length of his body, hanging limply at his sides.

Lin Mo endured the discomfort in his back, attempting to control these two newborn organs.

With a slight shift of his mind, the two immature wings trembled gently, and then, driven by his will, they clumsily began to flap, one after the other.

It was very awkward at first, and the uneven force even nearly caused him to spin in place. But he possessed a powerful soul and control, and he quickly mastered the basic coordination. As the wings flapped, creating a weak current of air, he felt his body suddenly become light!

He attempted to jump out of his soft nest, pushing off with all four limbs while flapping his wings as hard as he could!

Whoosh!

A distinct lift arrived. The height of his jump far exceeded his usual limits, and his downward momentum was significantly slowed. He glided a distance through the air before landing lightly on the carpet on the other side of the room.

Although he couldn't truly fly yet, this initial gliding ability already filled him with immense surprise!

Wings! I actually have wings! A Winged Tiger, true to the name! Lin Mo was ecstatic. This meant that his mobility and future combat style would undergo a heaven-shaking transformation.

Just as he was immersed in the joy of his breakthrough and the sprouting of his wings, a much larger stream of information surged into his mind without warning.

It was no longer a vague feeling, but clear, concrete information, as if branded into his consciousness:

[Combat Devour Talent]

: By devouring living beings (primarily monsters), plunder their life essence to accelerate one's own growth and evolution. There is an extremely low probability of analyzing and inheriting the target's [Core Talent] or [Skill Fragments].

Probability: Related to the target's bloodline rank, talent rarity, devouring completeness, and one's own strength. Current probability: Extremely low (approx. 0.1%~1%).

Ability: Can passively perceive the potential talent or skill information contained within the devoured target (vague).

Potential: Enhances with the elevation of one's own life level (effect, probability, analysis ability).

This sudden, detailed information allowed Lin Mo to instantly understand the true usage and potential of his cheat!

It wasn't just about accelerating growth; there was a chance to obtain the signature abilities of other monsters! Although the probability was currently pitifully low, as long as he kept devouring and kept growing stronger, this probability would definitely increase! This meant his future path was filled with infinite possibilities!

He looked at his immature wings and powerful claws, a raging wildfire burning in his eyes.

Beast Soldier Rank was merely the starting point. The gliding ability was just an appetizer. With the guidance of this clear Devour talent, he would surely bite off a territory of his own in this vast starry sky!

He carefully retracted his body's halo and aura, controlling his newborn wings to slowly fold back against his back, appearing as nothing more than two slightly more prominent bulges than before. He carefully felt the surging power within his body and the clear talent information in his mind, and an unprecedented sense of confidence welled up.

Wang Xiao, your Iron-Claw Wolf, I'm going to eat it for sure!

He returned to his soft nest without a sound and curled up, as if nothing had happened.

But after tonight, everything was already different.