System: Infinite Evolution into Qilin Bloodline

Looking at the enticingly shiny fruit in his hand, Zhang Hao felt an irresistible surge of curiosity and impulse.

He divided the cinnamon, which resembled a ginseng fruit, into several pieces, picked up his own piece first, and took a small bite.

The fruit pulp melted in his mouth, transforming into a warm and gentle force that flowed slowly through his body.

Zhang Hao closed his eyes and carefully sensed the subtle changes brought about by this power. However, just as he had expected, since his own strength was already quite formidable, the improvement this power brought him was not as significant as he had imagined.

Wu Tianzhen took the cinnamon, took a bite with great anticipation, and instantly, an unprecedented power surged through her body.

He felt his mind was more agile and his reaction speed was greatly improved, as if the whole world had become clearer and more discernible.

He opened his eyes wide in surprise and looked at Zhang Hao, his eyes filled with unbelievable joy.

Faced with this unexpected delicious treat, the fat man chewed it without any hesitation.

The power of cinnamon rapidly fermented within him, and he felt his muscles become firmer and stronger, as if he had inexhaustible energy.

He stood up excitedly, waving his fist and letting out hearty laughter, which drew knowing smiles from the others around him.

Zhang Hao noticed that Zhang Qilin's complexion didn't change much after eating cinnamon. He figured that although cinnamon was good, its effect on someone of his strength was negligible.

"System, fuse cinnamon!"

While others were enjoying the benefits of cinnamon, Zhang Hao took the opportunity to blend the cinnamon he had left behind.

Ding! Congratulations, host, your 108th fusion has been completed. Fusion item: Cinnamon.

[Ding! Congratulations, host, for fusing with the rare item Undying Worm. You have gained the item's trait: Yang Qi increased by 1000%.]

[Ding! Congratulations, host, for fusing a rare item. Qilin bloodline evolution progress +10.]

"Uh……"

Zhang Hao never expected that the greatest effect of cinnamon would be to boost yang energy, and by a factor of 10.

He opened the attribute panel and saw that the All Things Fusion System only needed 50 experience points to be upgraded to level 10.

The Qilin Bloodline is currently at Tier 7 (712/960), and only needs a little over 200 evolution progress points to upgrade to Tier 8.

"Uncle, what's wrong?"

Wu Tianzhen's shout brought Zhang Hao back to his senses, and he followed the group out of the rainforest.

Two days later, Zhang Hao and his three companions left the rainforest and returned to the county town, and then took a car back to the provincial capital of Yunnan.

Wu Tianzhen, Fatty, and Zhang Qilin flew to Hangzhou to help Uncle Wu prepare for their trip to Kunlun Mountain. Zhang Hao, on the other hand, flew alone to Nanhai Island to meet up with Yi Sa and Xie Xiaohua, and together they headed to the location of the dragon bone to retrieve it.

Although they did not successfully obtain the dragon bone during this period, they did find its location, which saved Zhang Hao a lot of trouble.

In the first light of dawn, Zhang Hao embarked on his journey to the South China Sea islands.

The airport was bustling with people, but amidst this hurried flow, he seemed detached from the world, each step he took with unusual firmness.

The plane flew through the clouds, and outside the window was a vast blue sky with occasional white clouds, like a flowing painting.

Zhang Hao sat by the window, his gaze piercing through the clouds, but his thoughts had already drifted to the mysterious and unpredictable South China Sea Ruins.

He was already very familiar with the legends of Guixu—it was described by the ancients as the unfathomable end of the ocean, a place where countless treasures and secrets slumbered.

Now, he is about to personally step into this unknown sea to take away the dragon bones from the seabed.

After several hours of flight, the plane landed smoothly at the airport on the South China Sea island.

As soon as you step out of the cabin, the moist and slightly salty sea breeze hits you, instantly making you feel the vastness and depth of the ocean.

Zhang Hao took a deep breath, as if he could smell the scent of adventure in it.

He quickly packed his luggage and waited for his companions at the airport exit as agreed beforehand.

Soon, Yi Sa, Ding Yudie, Xie Xiaohua, Huo Xiuxiu, and Pan Zi appeared one after another, each with an expression of both excitement and nervousness on their face.

The greetings exchanged were brief yet powerful, and their eyes conveyed a trust and tacit understanding that needed no further words.

Pan Zi took the luggage from Zhang Hao and, as he walked towards the parking lot, began to explain the details of the operation in detail:

"Our target this time is the Coral Spiral in the Xisha Islands, where the entrance to the South China Sea Ruins is hidden."

It is said that the Ruins of Guixu not only contain the relics of ancient civilizations, but also countless treasures of gold and silver waiting for us to discover.

But it is also a testing ground for the forces of nature, with constant storms deterring countless explorers.

"Time is of the essence."

Pan Zi continued:

"There is only a two-week window each year during which the storm will temporarily subside, giving us the opportunity to explore."

A week has now passed, and we must complete the round trip within the next seven days, otherwise we will face unprecedented danger should the storm resurge.

Therefore, every step must be precise and error-free, without the slightest carelessness.

As Pan Zi explained, Zhang Hao and the others grew increasingly heavy-hearted.

They knew that time was of the essence and there was no room for error; otherwise, if they missed the window of opportunity, they would have to wait another year.

They couldn't wait; God would soon break free of the bronze gate's confinement, and they had to find a way to kill Him before then.

As the vehicle travels along the winding island road, lush tropical vegetation lines both sides, and occasionally a few seabirds can be seen skimming across the sea, leaving behind a series of long, drawn-out calls.

However, the atmosphere inside the car was unusually heavy. Panzi kept adjusting the navigation system to ensure that they could arrive at the designated meeting point on time and meet the ship that was already waiting there.

After several hours of driving, they finally arrived at a small seaside town.

The town is small, but it is full of the charm of a fishing village.

Fishermen were busy mending their nets, and children were playing on the beach; everything seemed so peaceful and harmonious.

But beneath this tranquility lurks an impending storm and unknown dangers.

At the town's dock, an quaint yet exceptionally sturdy exploration ship rests quietly.

This ship is key to their journey, carrying them across the turbulent sea to the depths of the Coral Spiral.

As everyone boarded the ship one by one, the ship started its engine and set sail.

With the roar of the engine, the exploration ship slowly sailed away from the dock, heading towards that mysterious and dangerous sea.

The sea breeze howled and the waves surged, as if cheering for their courage and lamenting the impending trial.

Zhang Hao stood at the bow of the ship, gazing at the vast sea ahead, lost in thought.