Chapter 986: The Sub-Realm’s Ultimate Treasure (1/2)

”What makes you say that with such assurance?” Gehen was surprised to hear such a comment from Krune.

”Well, the Monster Geckos have numerous advantageous traits. The only reason they haven't made use of it was because of their inferior intelligence. Though, thanks to what I did there while hunting them, they might have figured out quite a lot of details,” Krune said as he pointed at himself, showcasing the Monster Gecko skin armor he wore. ”This is just the skin of a regular Monster Gecko that I stitched into an armor.”

”But as I grew and emitted energy while using my abilities, it slowly evolved accordingly to suit me more and more. Plus, it was also able to heal itself by absorbing the healing effect in the ocean water.” He allowed Gehen to pinch his skin armor and feel its sturdiness as he continued, ”Now, it's stronger than any armor I might ever come across.”

”So that's it, huh.” Gehen nodded. ”They have a trait of being able to evolve accordingly to environmental changes?”

”Yes.” Krune nodded, ”This was what I have observed in them. Before, their customs ensured that their population was always small and that they were trapped on that Primary Landmass. Now that they're invading other landmasses, they would develop more traits and cause more genetic variations. Sooner or later, one of them might accumulate enough variations to break through its limitations and become a Supreme Monster.”

”It seems I have underestimated them greatly.” Gehen sighed after hearing that. ”And once the Third Wave ends, all the Checkpoint Turtles would vanish. Only one of them would remain, stationing = itself within my Empire. With them gone, it wouldn't be long before the other monster species would begin to spill out of their landmasses as well.”

”You can always head to Layer 2, you know,” Krune said.

”Hell no.” Gehen laughed in excitement. ”In here, I will never have a moment of boredom until I die. Why would I leave this place?”

”As long as you like it, I guess.” Krune shrugged, then speaking, ”As for the Rope Bush King, it takes a couple of months to fully grow. Also, one bush only produces one seed at a time. So, you'll have to take time to create a plantation for them first.”

”My boat was made using the Rope Bush King's stem,” Krune continued as he said with a hint of pride. ”If you damage them a little while keeping them continuously immersed in water, over time, they would grow even sturdier. You can create strong ships out of these. Even a Monster Gecko Emperor would have trouble breaking through a ship.”

”I'll do that,” Gehen said with a hint of excitement. Upon seeing how Krune had willingly shared with him such valuable information, he then said, ”Our active abilities are different from the passive abilities in that they can be passed down to our children.”

As Krune's eyes widened, Gehen spoke, ”Though, it's like only a key is passed. Only after we die would one of our children obtain the active ability. Also, there is a certain goal to be achieved in this Sub-Realm.”

”A goal?” Krune asked.

”Yes.” Gehen nodded, ”Once you leave this Sub-Realm, your active ability would absorb all your accumulations and would seep into your blood, forming a bloodline.”

”A bloodline?” Krune was surprised.

”A demon beast has its bloodline. But, a human doesn't have any bloodline. With that, a demon beast in human form is incredibly weak compared to its demon beast form. In any case, our reward for clearing this Sub-Realm is that, a bloodline. Whether we are humans or demon beasts, while in human form, we would have access to this bloodline that is passed down to our children and beyond,” Gehen said.

He then looked at Krune as he told him, ”So if you have any children after this, they would possess all your active and passive abilities. So from the start, your children would be many times stronger than their peers. You should be very well aware just how overpowered an active ability would turn out to be once we integrate it with Godly Energy, right?”

Upon seeing Krune nod, Gehen exclaimed, ”The bloodline, the condensation of everything we obtain from this Sub-Realm is the ultimate treasure we will receive from here.”

”The Sub-Realm's ultimate treasure…” Krune muttered, thinking, 'If I have any kids after this, they would definitely grow to be stronger than their peers easily. A treasure that is passed on through blood is definitely a peerless treasure.'

”Thank you for this information. I will be more careful in my growth and obtain as much advantages as I can.” Krune cupped his fists as he thanked Gehen.

”I have used the same trait by breaking heads with more than a thousand geniuses from all parts of the God Realm that I have created an institution with. And...” Gehen smirked. ”I managed to create something similar here.”

”You managed to figure out the Sub-Realm's arrangements?” Krune was shocked, wondering just how deep Gehen's law comprehension extended towards.