Genetic Ascension novel Chapter 209

Chapter 209 Mammoth

The beast didn't even seem fully grown. It was only about two meters tall, whereas a fully grown woolly mammoth could be up to twice that height, and its overall stature was smaller as well. Even its tusks weren't as overbearing and mighty as they should have been, though they still jutted out about two feet or so. It seemed like it was just a youth.

But when Sylas saw its stats, even without using Madness to see the details, he felt his heart skip a beat.

This was exactly what he worried about. This mammoth's Strength and Physical abilities were likely off the charts. At Level 0, it had far higher potential in these categories than any human.

Even the best human athletes would have reached their cap around 30 Physical stat points or so. The only way to break that limit was to have a Gene like Grimblade's passed down to you, or to make use of a Gene Crystal.

But an animal like this would likely have a Stat Limit that was double or even triple that, in some rare cases. When they began to absorb Aether and progress, how exaggerated would their stats become?

Sylas' gaze flashed with gloominess.

Until now, he had felt that his Flow of Battle Quest was almost too easy. He had even already defeated a Level 10. But now he realized that he was actually quite lucky to run into such weak opponents at that Level.

What chance would he stand against a Level 10 from an extinct creature this powerful? 210 Physical at Level 3… wouldn't it have stats upward of 400 by the time it got to Level 10? 500 if a Class boost was factored in?

Sylas took a breath and calmed himself. As amazing as this creature was for a Level 3, it was frankly too weak against him for now. Its Speed was too slow. But its Constitution was over 300, as was its Strength. It wouldn't be easy to break those defenses.

Sylas reached out a palm and began to pour Aether into his kunai when he suddenly froze.

'Hm?'

A magical feeling flooded his mind and he felt as though he saw some sort of path being paved out before him.

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[One Kind For Me]

[Level: 4]

[Experience: 560/800]

[Path Talent: Beast Totem Lv4; Insight Lv4]

[Insight (Path Talent)]

[>Observe Gene Sequence of Contract]

[>Sense Evolution Triggers]

[>Comprehend Contract]

--- _{fгee𝑤ebɳoveɭ.cøm}

'Sense Evolution Triggers… This mammoth… no, its kind presents an opportunity for the Basilisk King… I see…'

Constitution had always been the strong point of the Basilisk King; it was its highest overall stat, not just among its Physical stats, but even compared to its Mental stats. Suddenly having gained another incentive, Sylas poured in even more Aether. For three Units of Aether, he could increase the Effectiveness of his Strength by 90%. With Madness activated, he could display 205 Strength.

Together with the kunai, that gave him what was Effectively 388 Strength. Even with how high its Constitution was, the mammoth was instantly overwhelmed and didn't even get to let out a mournful cry before its skull was pierced right through.