The Evolution Compendium

Chu Yi was playing the role of the King of Black Robes, a taboo existence emerging from the ancient River of Time.

If he ran away without a word, it would surely arouse suspicion.

Moreover, in the Eternal Night Realm, Chu Yi believed that he would be found after taking only a few steps.

It might be better to see what the Moon Princess's so-called transaction was about.

"Alright."

A deep voice echoed within the room.

Immediately after, Chu Yi donned the Sun Robe, and dense gray fog enveloped him, concealing him from prying eyes.

As he stepped out the door, he glanced curiously at the Ghost Maid. It has to be said, this type of humanoid Pet Beast is quite beautiful…

He glanced below her waist, where swirling black mist revealed a touch of crimson glow.

The Ghost Maid nodded. Her smoke dress trailed behind her as she transformed into rolling wolf smoke, speeding off in one direction.

Chu Yi followed closely.

In the land shrouded in gray mist, he was omnipresent.

He secretly observed their path, only to discover that their direction led to the center of the Royal City, the location of the Night Goddess's statue.

Have I been discovered by the deity?

Chu Yi was startled and decided to act according to the circumstances.

His greatest trump card was the ability to release the Divine Eye, making the retainers of the God of Flesh and Blood fight for him, thus allowing him to escape with ease.

「Very soon.」

As they flew past the brightly lit trading fair, his vision dimmed. Rounding the statue of the Night Goddess, he saw a pair of eyes cast an indifferent gaze from its hazy visage.

Chu Yi allowed this gaze to fall upon him; beneath the robe, he had already altered his appearance anyway.

But the gaze did not move away.

Suddenly, a pair of blood-red eyes opened, staring at him maliciously.

All sorts of voices echoed in his ears.

Malice, chaos, roaring… the low murmurs of Evil Gods, amplified countless times, dragged him into an ancient, new world.

If not for the gray fog, which blocked almost everything, this mere whisper would have driven Chu Yi to madness, his sanity completely unraveling.

Damn it! You're really asking for it, aren't you?

Chu Yi was rather displeased and tentatively attempted an extraction.

[You are extracting high-dimensional material]

A line of fragmented text appeared.

[Current progress: 0.1%...]

BANG!

「The next moment.」

The statue's face seemed to turn to foam, beginning to distort and writhe, and the blood-red eyes immediately withdrew.

[Extraction failed]

Sensing that Chu Yi was not to be trifled with, the gaze retreated.

Chu Yi secretly breathed a sigh of relief; appropriately displaying some of his power was advantageous for what was to come.

He turned his head and saw the Ghost Maid glance at him, a hint of awe in her dark, beautiful eyes.

「Soon.」

The two reached the center of the Royal City.

The first thing that greeted their eyes was a magnificent and exquisite palace standing before them.

At the palace's peak, a bright full moon hung, pouring down its dense moonlight, which spilled across the ground.

In mid-air, countless lanterns floated, burning with brilliant flames.

They varied in height and density, and even their sizes differed, ranging from as tiny as marbles to as large as suns. Together, they wove a blazing tapestry of stars across the night sky, accentuating the bright moon at the palace's peak in a display of stars encircling the moon.

But upon closer inspection, each lantern turned out to be a Star System Pet Beast.

From the smallest Servant-level Star Soul Lantern to the King-level Raging Fire, their terrifying power was evident!

Even a fleeting glimpse from the corner of one's eye was enough to sense the terrifying power they contained.

Chu Yi had learned that the more of these Pet Beasts there were, the more fiercely the Starfire would burn, capable of fighting foes beyond their rank and forming a Beast King system.

Aside from this towering, conspicuous palace, countless pavilions, towers, and corridors were scattered around like stars in a constellation.

It was no exaggeration to say that the so-called grand trading fair was less than a thousandth of this place!

Is this truly the Royal City's center?

Chu Yi was quite surprised. The splendor within could not be seen from the outer circle; perhaps this was its true face.

WHOOSH WHOOSH...

As Chu Yi was summoned inside, a group of powerful individuals awoke, casting curious glances at the one summoned by the Princess.

"Is this the King of Black Robes who became famous after last night's battle?"

"His defenses are so strong that not even my Hundred-eyed Bird can discern his specifics. He's a formidable opponent."

"Her Highness the Princess is certainly audacious, summoning this King of Black Robes. If he harbors malicious intent, isn't she inviting the wolf into her house?"

"..."

Reactions varied among the crowd.

They were followers of the Moon Princess, destined to participate in the Divine War, perhaps even establish a Divine Kingdom, become Divine Retainers, and obtain eternal life!

"Jiang He, what do you think?" someone asked.

The crowd grew quiet, listening to a leading figure speak.

A young man with deep, calm eyes said, "The King of Black Robes, this taboo existence, daring to step foot here already indicates his intentions are focused on the Princess."

"Furthermore, this is the Eternal Night Realm, the territory of the Eternal Night Goddess. Since the Princess summoned him, she must have ample confidence."

As he spoke, Jiang He seemed unconcerned.

In his view, the King of Black Robes wouldn't act so irrationally. On the contrary, the Princess likely viewed him as prey.

Rather than pondering these things, it was better to enhance one's strength, become a Guardian Knight, and close the distance with the Princess.

「...」

In the side hall, it was spacious and quiet.

Chu Yi remained silent.

Having witnessed the palace's splendor, and the presence of Pet Beasts exceedingly rare in the outside world, his interest in the Moon Princess couldn't help but intensify.

She's a Wealthy Lady, this one!

She must be a prominent figure in this Eternal Night Realm, surely not lacking in Divinity.

His greatest value, perhaps, is crafting exquisite goods for trade.

The beaded curtain rustled lightly, and the gauze drapes fluttered.

"Sir, welcome to the Moon Palace."

A cool voice, carried by the night breeze, drifted softly.

A graceful silhouette drew aside the gauze drape and slowly walked forward.

She appeared to be no older than sixteen, her light purple hair cascading around her. Her exquisitely beautiful face was remarkably petite, and her amethyst eyes were filled with an indifferent coldness.

The purple sash of her skirt fluttered in the wind, giving her an ethereal grace, like a lilac blossom.

Her smoky skirt trailed on the ground, and her elegant, delicate features were reminiscent of Shao Siming of Qin.

"Mm."

Chu Yi nodded, his gaze involuntarily drawn to a gleam of white.

The girl walked barefoot.

Her delicate, petite jade feet resembled pristine lotus petals. Their arches were radiant and translucent, the lines smooth and graceful, round and slender. Beneath skin as white as mutton-fat jade, faint blue veins showed through.

Her toenails were translucent and powder-pink, like cherry blossoms scattered over pearls.

This pair of small feet was in no way inferior to Lias's.

Lias's 'white silk ice cream' feet were wonderfully smooth and tender, emanating a faint, sweet fragrance.

Seeming to notice his gaze, her jade toes curled slightly. Adorable, like a string of white pearls, she tucked them beneath her skirt hem.

The Moon Princess frowned, slightly curious as to why this taboo existence behaved in such a way… Hmm, the actions of a taboo existence must hold deep meaning.

Her amethyst eyes held a trace of doubt; perhaps it was a misunderstanding.

"Princess, you've summoned me. I presume it's for a transaction," Chu Yi spoke first, seizing the initiative. "What I want is simple: Divinity."

Divinity is a high-dimensional material, and as the Moon Princess, she surely has some.