Zhang Chen was shocked not because of the mere 100 [Supernatural Crystal Cores], but because of this peculiar energy construct.
Although according to Mo Ran's translation, the monster on the other side wanted an exchange.
However, a soil spider was not worth 100 [Supernatural Crystal Cores], and what surprised Zhang Chen the most was that these crystal cores were not formed by the energy condensed within the "reindeer" but condensed out of thin air.
In other words, the monster's ability was to absorb energy from nature and condense it into crystal cores.
As for exchanging, it was probably just hungry and wanted to eat meat.
The two had no actual connection.
This ability was quite good, as it purified the environment and also enhanced the combat power of one's own people!
If the power output could be increased enough... it could even absorb all the escaping energy from the entire natural world!
Was this the working principle of the machine that the progressives used to end the apocalypse?!
Zhang Chen's mind stirred!
A ball of energy began to condense rapidly in front of him!
The ball of light emitted a dazzling glow, spinning and aggregating rapidly. At the same time, the surrounding plants began to gradually wither, trees became brittle and snapped, and even the monster felt discomfort, letting out a cry.
Strangely, the survivors around had no reaction.
Ding!
A shining golden crystal core the size of a fist appeared before him!
[Inheritance Core] *100: Inheritance Core, the crystal core material required for advanced inheritors to evolve into supreme beings. When used by lower levels, it will automatically decompose into a lower-level crystal core at a ratio of 1:1000. For each lower level, it will automatically decompose at this ratio.
"This... this is..."
Anjina's eyes lit up as she saw this core.
She had only seen such crystal cores when she was near the supreme beings, and she never expected to see them again near Zhang Chen.
"This is energy extracted from the surrounding environment. I learned it from this reindeer!"
Zhang Chen said lightly.
With a crack!
As soon as Zhang Chen finished speaking, a giant tree beside him swayed and collapsed with a roar.
From its broken trunk, it could be seen that it had completely withered and died from the inside out.
"Roar~"
The reindeer, already somewhat agitated from having some of its energy absorbed by Zhang Chen, and startled by the snapping of the giant tree, went berserk and charged towards Er Pang.
"Roar!"
Er Pang was not to be outdone, let out a roar, summoned the wolf pack, and together with Ao Xue, engaged the reindeer in battle.
"Judging by this guy's speed and strength, it should be at the peak of mutated VIII type. Er Pang and Ao Xue might have a bit of a hard time..."
Anjina said, drawing her bow and arrow.
"No need, let them have some fun. It's been a while since they've stretched their bodies!"
"Don't you see Er Pang and Ao Xue look excited?"
Zhang Chen gently patted Anjina's smooth hand, signaling her to put away her bow and arrow.
"Do they?"
Tang Xiao En heard Zhang Chen and looked at the pack of wolves and the reindeer monster in a chaotic fight with a confused expression.
Two howler wolves were bitten and thrown away, whimpering.
Er Pang had just been kicked by the monster's long leg and rolled on the ground, kicking up dust... how could anyone tell he was happy?!
"That..."
Tang Xiao En hesitated for a long time, then said to Zhang Chen with a slight tremor:
"Mr. Zhang, although I am the captain of the combat team, I actually don't like fighting!"
"If you see me fighting with someone in the future, please intervene. No matter what expression is on my face, it will definitely be unhappiness..."
Tang Xiao En was afraid that Zhang Chen would also see him that way.
What if one day he was pinned to the ground by a monster, and Zhang Chen casually said something like this, he would truly have no tears left to cry.
"Oh, don't worry, I won't let any monster hurt you until we find the lighthouse!"
"After finding the lighthouse..."
Zhang Chen only said half of the second sentence, and did not continue. Instead, he gently patted Tang Xiao En's shoulder with an expression of condolences.
"Ah?"
Tang Xiao En felt as if he had fallen into an ice cave, his whole body turning cold.
What do you mean by that? Can you be clearer, hey?!
Zhang Chen ignored Tang Xiao En, walked to Xiaobai and Mo Ran's side, then casually picked up some dry wood and piled it together, and gently lit it with his hand.
Whoosh!
Instantly, a fiercely burning flame erupted.
At this time, the sky had completely darkened.
Er Pang and Ao Xue were still entangled with the reindeer monster, and Zhang Chen couldn't interfere, nor could he just leave, so he could only lead a group of people to huddle around the fire.
It wasn't because they were cold or afraid of the dark, but simply because they felt that having a bonfire in the forest was more romantic...
"Wow, it's so fun. I've seen scenes like this in cartoons, and now I feel like a character in a cartoon, it's so interesting!"
Xiaobai said excitedly.
"Mmm-hmm, watching the little flames jump and jump, I feel very interested!"
Mo Ran reached out to grab a spark, completely unafraid of the heat of the flames.
Anjina and Zhang Wenwen politely waited for Zhang Chen to sit down before sitting down on either side.
"Here, split this crystal core in half for the two of you..."
Zhang Chen gently split the [Inheritance Core] into two balls, which immediately coalesced into spheres again, and were placed in Anjina and Zhang Wenwen's small hands respectively.
"Thank you, Master..."
"Thank you, True God!"
The two cupped the cores in their hands and slowly absorbed them into their bodies through their rings.
Buzz!
A dazzling golden light lit up on Anjina's body, and then she said excitedly with shining eyes:
"Phew... I've advanced to an intermediate inheritor! This leveling speed... it's too fast!"
A trace of golden light flashed in Zhang Wenwen's eyes. After a short while, she also slowly exhaled and said:
"My foundation is a bit weak. Now I'm only at the strength of an intermediate supernatural being... However... this strength can rank second among survivors of the same batch. Thank you, True God..."
Hearing Zhang Wenwen say this, Zhang Chen quickly lowered his head to check the survivor strength ranking on the green ring.
He had already jumped out of this list and was not participating in the ranking.
So, the first place was Bai Hanlin, strength advanced supernatural being stage one. The second place was Zhang Wenwen, intermediate supernatural being stage three. The third place was Zhao Xiyue, beginner supernatural being stage three...
"Hmm..."
Zhang Chen pondered slightly.
Now that he had mastered the method of condensing crystal cores, he should distribute the benefits evenly.
He lowered his head and counted on his fingers: Katerina, Zhao Xiyue, Shirley, Zheng Hao, Qing Feng, Zhao Longchuan, Qian Xinxin, Li Bingyu, Su Xue, Xiu Min, Zhang Mo... and a large group of True God Sect backbone members...
Alright, make a few more batches, and give them all tomorrow.
It was time to improve the team's overall combat effectiveness.