System: Infinite Evolution into Qilin Bloodline

In that deep and mysterious ocean, Zhang Hao was like an inextinguishable flame, traversing endless darkness and the unknown.

His goal was clear and unwavering—to evolve his Qilin bloodline to an unprecedented level by absorbing the blood of deep-sea behemoths.

This is not just a simple adventure, but a challenge and transcendence of one's own limits.

Over the course of more than ten hours, Zhang Hao gained Qilin bloodline evolution points through each encounter with the giant beast by absorbing its blood.

Some of those giant beasts were as large as mountains, their bodies covered with indestructible scales;

Some are as swift as lightning, swimming in the deep sea, elusive and unpredictable.

But no matter what kind of opponent he faced, Zhang Hao never flinched or showed any fear.

With extraordinary perseverance and tireless efforts, he defeated powerful enemies time and time again, absorbing the immense energy contained within them.

As time went by, Zhang Hao's body was also quietly changing. As his Qilin bloodline continued to evolve, his body also changed, becoming stronger and stronger.

Finally, after countless battles and trials, Zhang Hao ushered in the moment he had been looking forward to the most.

After he finished absorbing the blood of another deep-sea behemoth, a system notification suddenly sounded in his mind:

[Ding! Bloodline evolution progress +100%! Congratulations! Your Qilin bloodline has successfully evolved to level 9!]

[Ding! The Qilin bloodline has evolved to level 9, unlocking a new ability: Bloodline Transformation.]

[Ding! The Qilin bloodline has successfully advanced, and all attributes have doubled.]

[Ding! The Qilin bloodline has successfully evolved to level 9, increasing insect-repelling ability by 51200%, evil-repelling ability by 51200%, and lifespan by 204800 years.]

At that moment, Zhang Hao seemed to hear the cheers and shouts from the depths of his heart.

He clenched his fists excitedly, letting the seawater wash over his body.

He knew that this was not just a personal victory, but a solid step towards a higher goal.

As the Qilin bloodline evolved to the 9th rank, Zhang Hao found that his abilities had undergone a qualitative leap.

His power has reached an unprecedented level, enough to shake mountains and tear apart ocean currents;

His speed was so fast that it seemed to transcend the boundaries of time and space;

His stamina is even more astonishing; he doesn't feel tired even after fighting continuously in the deep sea for several days.

More importantly, with the evolution of the Qilin bloodline, all the original abilities of the Qilin bloodline have doubled.

However, Zhang Hao was not satisfied with this.

He knew that the evolutionary path of the Qilin bloodline was far from over.

His goal is to evolve the Qilin bloodline to the point where it can open bronze chests. Although level 9 unlocks the new ability of bloodline transformation, it does not mean that he can open bronze chests.

However, the Qilin bloodline finally evolved to level 9, unlocking the ability to transform into human form.

Before attempting to open the bronze chest, Zhang Hao decided to test the power of his bloodline transformation.

With a thought, he activated his bloodline transformation ability.

As Zhang Hao's thoughts surged, an ancient and majestic aura instantly spread out, as if even the undercurrents of the deep sea trembled.

Behind him, the void twisted slightly, and then, an incomparably majestic ancient divine beast—the Qilin—slowly took shape.

This Qilin is enormous yet agile, covered in dazzling golden-red scales. Each scale seems to contain the brilliance of the sun, moon, and stars, shimmering with a dazzling but not blinding light.

Its eyes are as deep as the universe, with wisdom and majesty flowing in its pupils, and it seems to be able to see the essence of all things in the world when it gazes at them.

The Qilin stood with its four hooves firmly planted in the air, each step seemingly transcending the boundaries of time and space. The surrounding seawater automatically gave way to its imposing presence, forming spectacular ripples.

It has a single, translucent horn on its head, radiating a faint auspicious aura—a symbol of power and peace.

As the Qilin fully manifested, a terrifying pressure enveloped the entire sea area. Even the most ferocious beasts in the deep sea trembled involuntarily, as if facing the supreme being of heaven and earth.

The Qilin opened its mouth and roared. The roar pierced the clouds and split rocks, causing the surrounding seawater to boil, as if even the rocks on the seabed were trembling.

This roar was not only a display of power, but also a deterrent and declaration to all living things.

As Zhang Hao felt the immense power brought by the transformation of the Qilin bloodline, an unprecedented surge of heroic ambition welled up in his heart.

He knew that this Qilin was not only an extension of his power, but also the embodiment of his will and beliefs.

At that moment, he seemed to merge with the Qilin, becoming an unparalleled being in the deep sea.

He swung his arm, and the Qilin followed suit, each strike accompanied by the force of thunder, enough to shake the very foundations of the deep sea.

Zhang Hao tried to use this newly acquired power to engage in a series of thrilling battles with the surrounding deep-sea behemoths. Each encounter gave him a deeper understanding and mastery of the power of the Qilin bloodline.

When the battle ended, Zhang Hao stood in the deep sea, gazing at the ocean that was awestruck by his power. He understood that this was just a small milestone on his path of evolving his Qilin bloodline.

I never expected that the transformation of bloodline would have such power. It was worth the hard work of evolving the Qilin bloodline.

Having experienced the power of bloodline transformation, Zhang Hao had a thought and took out a bronze box from his storage space, preparing to try to open it with Qilin blood.

The bronze box is covered with the marks of time, and the mottled green patina reveals an extraordinary aura, as if it carries the secrets and power of a thousand years.

He gently stroked the surface of the box, feeling its heavy weight, his heart filled with both anticipation and trepidation.

Without hesitation, he drew a sharp dagger from his waist, and with a flash, precisely slashed his fingertip.

A drop of bright red Qilin blood, containing boundless power and vitality, slowly dripped onto the lock of the bronze box.

In that instant, the previously calm bronze box seemed to be activated, suddenly bursting forth with a dazzling red light.

This red light not only illuminated the surrounding dark seawater, but also seemed to penetrate the many obstacles of the deep sea, soaring straight into the sky.

Amidst the red light, faint sounds of dragons roaring and phoenixes singing echoed, as if countless ancient and powerful beings were cheering and responding.

The green rust on the surface of the box began to peel off rapidly, revealing deeper and more complex patterns underneath.

Under the red light, these patterns seemed to come alive, flowing with golden light, winding and intertwining like blood vessels, forming mysterious patterns.

As the red light grew stronger, it seemed as if some force was stirring inside the box, wanting to break free of its constraints and see the light of day again.

Zhang Hao could feel a strong energy fluctuation emanating from the box, which resonated subtly with the Qilin bloodline within him.