Chapter 99 - Doubts An additional for the silver alliance leader Sugar in Water Part 3

Notice: Congratulations on killing a Type II Mutant Grey Calamity Octopus (general species), earning 5 achievement points.

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While Su Mo was browsing, he suddenly noticed that ‘spark’ was listed in a separate category, and there was a small red number above the word ‘spark’.

Su Mo clicked it.

Instantly, the whole interface underwent a radical change, and an image of a spark appeared, complete with a progress bar beneath it.

Stage 0 Spark Evolution Progress: 35%

Beneath the spark, there was also a record:

Congratulations on killing a Type I Mutant Bai Ze (general species) alone, earning 5 evolution points.

Congratulations on killing a Type I Mutant Bai Ze (general species) alone, earning 5 evolution points.

Congratulations on killing a Type I Mutant Bai Ze (elite) alone, earning 10 evolution points.

Congratulations on killing a Type II Star Mutant Grey Calamity Octopus (general species), earning 15 evolution points.

Seeing this information, Su Mo was a bit shocked; the spark could actually evolve.

And it seemed that one must kill tangible monsters to earn evolution points.

Moreover, he noticed that killing alone awarded more points; group kills seemed to give less, probably because teammates shared some of the points.

Su Mo tried searching the guild channel for information about the spark.

And sure enough, he found something right away.

A complete guide to sparks, with a note at the beginning of the data:

This data was researched and written by Tenth Legion Leader Qian Chengxue of the Dawn Guild.

Su Mo was somewhat surprised that the data was written by their own legion leader, and he opened it with curiosity.

The spark is the origin power that supports players in this world, every person is born carrying a spark.

At this time, the strength of the spark is at its weakest, being at type 0, and monsters that have evolved to a certain form in this world also possess a spark.

We can kill each other to absorb the power of the opponent’s spark.

However, the absorption process isn’t as noticeable for humans as it is for monsters.

It is automatically absorbed by the spark, and isn’t visible to the naked eye.

Additionally, the factors for spark absorption are complex, with the efficiency being highest when killing alone.

But it’s not recommended to do so because you might succeed countless times, but if you slip up even once, you will face death.

Also, it’s important to note that killing weaker species than yourself will not yield much spark power.

When the spark’s evolution value reaches full, you need to combine it with the corresponding Genetic Potion to trigger it.

At that point, you’ll get the best compatible and complementary effect.

Of course, you don’t have to do this, you can also use an Evolution Potion prematurely, or even after the spark has reached full evolution value, allow it to advance automatically but this comes with two risks: increased chance of failure and diminished evolution strength…

Furthermore, as the level of the spark increases, a person’s life form and level will also be elevated.

As for the specific details and content, they are set as core secrets, accessible only with higher-level permission.

Having read this much, Su Mo exhaled a long breath and had to let it go.

It turns out that evolving the spark is so challenging; no wonder few people talk about it.

These monsters are already bizarre enough, yet one must specifically hunt down tangible Mutant Species for the kill.

Moreover, you can’t use large weapons for it will yield little to no experience, and the most frustrating part is needing the Genetic Potion when the evolution value is full.

As Su Mo was lost in thought, Lin Zinuo came over and said to him.

“What are you dazing about?

Are you worried about the possibility of failing?”

“It’s nothing.”

Su Mo regained his focus and replied.

“Actually, it’s okay.

We just do our best, and even if we fail, there’s no shame in that.”

“Yeah.”

“I’ve been thinking, with the high risk of this operation, should we let Qin Wang and the others stay behind, and wait on the ship outside?

Plus, they don’t have much combat power, they can easily become sacrifices, and they are also prone to problems.”

“Bring them along, no one knows the state of that ship, and we might need them later.

If we regret it then, it will be too late.”

“Okay, I understand.

It looks like the time is about right.

Shall we set off?”

Lin Zinuo asked very seriously.

“Let’s go!”

Su Mo was not one to dawdle.

Therefore, Su Mo and others gathered on the side deck, while Qin Wang and a few others dragged two deflated rubber dinghies from the cabin, taking turns to inflate them by mouth.

It had to be said that this was a real test of lung capacity, even with more than a dozen people it turned their faces beet red from the effort.

Fortunately, after some time, they managed to inflate them.

“Tie them with ropes.”

Zhou Qian threw over a few bundles of rope.

Sun Hong and others swiftly tied the ropes to the air-filled dinghies and then carefully lowered them into the sea.

After completing all this, they tied the ropes to the railing of the deck.

Lin Zinuo was the first to vault over the deck railing, gripping the rope to climb down.

In less than five minutes, everyone was on the inflatable dinghies, then they picked up the paddles and looked toward Su Mo, waiting for his command.

Su Mo observed for a moment, weighed his options, and then slightly raised his finger to point out the direction to move forward.

They carefully paddled the dinghies forward.

The closer they got to the base, the more intense the sounds of battle and explosions became.

“Sister Zinuo, who do you think is attacking this base city?

Their firepower is so fierce,” Zhou Qian asked Lin Zinuo, filled with doubts.

“I don’t know either.”

“Sister Zinuo, do you think it could be our Legion’s people?”

“It shouldn’t be; no such coincidence exists.

Besides, where and what Qian Chengxue is pioneering is a secret, I’m not clear about it either.

Even if it were really people from our Legion, we couldn’t be of any help or manage to rendezvous with them.

So, it’s meaningless to think too much about it; let’s focus on doing our job well.”

“Alright.”

The expressions of Lin Zinuo and the others grew even more solemn, and they couldn’t help but pick up speed.

The rubber dinghies began to move faster, in complete silence.

Su Mo’s nerves were increasingly taut.

Although the fog provided some cover, their large group was still a significant target, always at the risk of being exposed.

Once discovered, they were not far from a complete wipeout, as the defensive weapons on the shore were not just for show.

Time ticked away, and finally, the rubber dinghies reached the vicinity of the base.

Su Mo raised his hand to signal everyone to stop.

He led by jumping into the sea first, and the others exchanged glances, then they too shed unnecessary outer garments and followed him into the water.

The seawater was chillingly cold; everyone, including Lin Zinuo, gasped sharply as they plunged in.

However, they had trained for this before and slowly began moving their limbs to adapt.

Su Mo did not rush them, quietly waiting for them to acclimate to the temperature of the sea water.

When they were about ready, he lowered his voice and said to Lin Zinuo and the others, “Follow me.”

Lin Zinuo and the others nodded in agreement.