2: It only took two seconds to go from a young man to an ancient god, and he even picked up a fox girl who wanted to be his wife.

Feeling the warm aura radiating from the mythical-grade White Fox Pet Egg in his hand, the excitement in Lin Chen's heart lingered for a long time.

This start is simply heaven-defying!

However, he was not carried away by the good fortune before him. Survival in Ten Thousand Realms is fraught with crises, and a single mythical-grade pet egg is not enough. Moreover, the egg hasn't even hatched yet.

"The top priority is to improve my own strength." Lin Chen's eyes flickered. "The Sublimation Talent can act on everything, so... what would happen if it acted on me?"

This thought flashed through his mind like lightning, making his breathing rapid.

Previously, he only thought about using Sublimation on talents, treasure chests, and pet eggs, but he had overlooked the most fundamental thing—himself!

He did not hesitate in the slightest, concentrating all his Spirit, and fiercely slammed the power of the Sublimation Talent onto his very own existence!

Boom!

There was no earth-shattering roar, but inside Lin Chen's body, it felt as if a Universe was being born and stars were exploding! An indescribable, vast power surged out from every one of his cells, every inch of his bones, and every thread of his Soul!

Golden light, like liquid gold, seeped out from his pores, wrapping his entire body into a huge cocoon of light. The surrounding air fluctuated violently, and even the space rippled slightly.

His height, originally only about 1.8 meters, rose crazily in the golden light, quickly breaking through two meters, then three meters, five meters... finally settling at a height of nine meters!

His Physique was well-proportioned and perfect, without a single ounce of excess fat. Every muscle seemed to contain the power to open up the world, and his skin had a healthy bronze color, yet it faintly shimmered with flowing light, as if forged from the top-tier divine metal.

His facial features became deeper and more three-dimensional, and as his eyes opened and closed, phantoms of the sun, moon, and stars seemed to float within them. His long black hair moved without wind, each strand distinct, like the purest obsidian silk.

[Ding—Detected that the host is using Sublimation on themselves, proceeding with Sublimation advancement...]

[Sublimation successful! Host race changed: Human (Blue Star) → Perfect Ancient God (Tier 1)]

[Obtained skills: Ancient Gods Body (passive), Ancient Gods Pressure (active/passive), Ancient Gods Divine Sense (passive)]

[All basic attributes increased by 200 times!]

Lin Chen felt stronger than ever before! It felt as if a light punch could shatter the primitive forest before him, and a single stomp could flatten the mountains in the distance!

He couldn't wait to bring up the system panel:

[Name: Lin Chen]

[Race: Perfect Ancient God (Tier 1)]

[Rank: 1]

[Tier: Perfect Ancient God Tier 1]

[Attributes: Strength 1000, Agility 1000, Physique 1000, Spirit 1000]

[experience points: 0 / 100]

[Skills: 1. Ancient Gods Body (passive): The body of a Perfect Ancient God, possessing supreme defense and recovery, extremely high resistance to physical, energy, and spiritual attacks, immune to most low-tier negative status effects, increasing with Tier and Rank.]

2. Ancient Gods Pressure (active/passive): The innate pressure of a Perfect Ancient God. In passive state, it can suppress creatures with a lower Rank/Tier than oneself. Actively triggering it can cause spiritual impact and fear effects on designated targets, increasing with Tier and Rank.

3. Ancient Gods Divine Sense (passive): The Ancient Gods Divine Sense of a Perfect Ancient God covers a range of 50 kilometers, capable of clearly detecting everything within range, easily distinguishing hostility and goodwill, increasing with Tier and Rank.]

[Talent: Sublimation (Unique-grade · Concept-grade)]

[Effect: Can perform Sublimation advancement on everything touched or perceived through Spirit (including but not limited to talents, skills, attribute panels, treasure chests, entities, nothingness), increasing its Rank by one tier.]

[Characteristic 1: After Sublimation, the target will permanently recognize the master/be controlled, and be bound to the host, unable to be plundered by any life.]

[Characteristic 2: Sublimation has no consumption.]

[Restrictions: A single object can be Sublimated twice. (Note: This talent has reached its current form's limit and cannot be Sublimated again.)]

[Storage Space: 1 cubic meter (Contains: mythical-grade White Fox Pet Egg (can undergo Shapeshifting))]

[Current World: Unknown Primeval Forest (Danger Level: black iron)]

[Heavenly Dao Task: Survive in the Unknown Primeval Forest for 72 hours, during which kill at least 10 black iron-grade ordinary monsters. Task Reward: 1000 experience points, basic attribute points × 5, black iron treasure chest × 1. Failure Penalty: Direct obliteration.]

[Pet: None (mythical-grade White Fox Pet Egg awaiting hatching)]

"Hiss—" Lin Chen gasped.

Strength, Agility, Physique, Spirit, each attribute reached 1000 points! This is 200 times the initial 5 points!

And it also comes with three powerful skills!

Ancient Gods Body, defense, recovery, and resistance maxed out!

Ancient Gods Pressure, comes with a suppression effect, and can also actively attack the Spirit!

Ancient Gods Divine Sense, 50-kilometer range detection! This is simply a mobile radar; in this crisis-ridden primeval forest, the sense of security is maxed out!

"Perfect Ancient God Tier 1..." Lin Chen felt the power surging within him, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but rise. "This is only the first Sublimation!"

"Then, what about the second Sublimation?"

A crazier thought arose in his heart!

The first Sublimation transformed him, turning him from a Mortal into an Ancient God, so what would the second Sublimation bring?

"Sublimation! Act on me again!"

Lin Chen did not hesitate and activated the talent again!

This time, the erupting light was no longer golden, but turned into a deep Chaos color!

The Chaos-colored cocoon wrapped him, ten times larger than before! The terrifying energy fluctuations spread to the surroundings, and the trees within a hundred meters were instantly crushed and shattered by an invisible force! The beast roars in the distance paused, as if they felt the most fundamental fear from the level of life!

Lin Chen's body underwent earth-shattering changes again!

His height did not continue to increase, remaining at nine meters, but his aura became more vast and profound, as if what stood there was not an individual, but an entire Universe!

Countless mysterious golden runes appeared on the surface of his skin, forming a set of divine armor that seemed to be born with him, flowing with an aura that suppressed the eternal ages. Twelve pairs of divine wings made of light and shadow slowly emerged behind him, and every flap seemed to be plucking the strings of time.

His eyes completely turned into pure gold, and wherever his gaze reached, it seemed as if all falsehoods were pierced through.

[Ding—Detected that the host is using Sublimation on themselves again, proceeding with the second Sublimation advancement...]

[Second Sublimation successful! Host Tier increased: Perfect Ancient God Tier 1 → Perfect Ancient God Tier 2]

[All basic attributes increased by 200 times again!]

[Skill Enhancement: Ancient Gods Body, Ancient Gods Pressure, Ancient Gods Divine Sense effects amplified, potential increased!]

Lin Chen slowly opened his eyes, and the whole world looked different in his eyes.

Everything within a 50-kilometer range was clearly presented in his Ancient Gods Divine Sense—which tree had a bird's nest, which stone had a snake under it, which grass was lurking with beasts, and even every movement of the few black iron-grade monsters fighting in the distance was clear.

He could clearly feel that the power within him had reached an unimaginable level, as if he could crush a planet with a casual flick!

Checking the panel again:

[Name: Lin Chen]

[Race: Perfect Ancient God (Tier 2)]

[Rank: 1]

[Tier: Perfect Ancient God Tier 2]

[Attributes: Strength 200000, Agility 200000, Physique 200000, Spirit 200000]

[experience points: 0 / 100]

[Talent: Sublimation (Unique-grade · Concept-grade)]

"200,000... 200,000 for each attribute!" Lin Chen gasped, truly shocked this time.

The first Sublimation was 5 × 200 = 1000, the second was 1000 × 200 = 200000! This is simply exponential growth!

And the skills have also been strengthened. Ancient Gods Body can be immune to mid-to-low-tier negative status effects, Ancient Gods Pressure passive can make low-level creatures lose the ability to act, and Ancient Gods Divine Sense has an additional spiritual marking function!

"As I am now, I could probably slap all the creatures in this world to death with one palm, right?" Lin Chen muttered to himself.

black iron-grade dangerous world? To him now, it's no different from his own backyard.

He tried to restrain his aura, completely hiding that vast Ancient Gods Pressure within his body, and his body also shrank to a normal human height of 1.8 meters. His appearance looked no different from before, only his temperament became more refined and profound.

"It's more convenient to keep a normal body shape."

After doing all this, he refocused his attention on the mythical-grade White Fox Pet Egg in the Storage Space.

The energy that erupted when he Sublimated himself seemed to have also affected this egg. At this moment, the light emitted by the egg was softer, and the phantom of the Nine-Tailed White Fox on the eggshell became clearer, as if it would break out of the shell at any time.

"It seems it's about to hatch." Lin Chen took the pet egg out of the Storage Space and held it in his palm.

It felt warm to the touch, and he could feel a faint life aura beating inside the egg, full of vitality.

Perhaps feeling Lin Chen's aura, the egg body trembled slightly, and the seven-colored halo on the surface flowed faster.

Crack...

A crisp cracking sound rang out.

A crack appeared on the shell of the mythical-grade White Fox Pet Egg.

Immediately after, more and more cracks spread out like a spider web.

"It's coming out." Lin Chen had a hint of expectation in his eyes.

Bang!

The eggshell shattered completely, and a dazzling white light erupted from the egg, instantly illuminating the surrounding forest.

The white light dissipated, and a small figure appeared in Lin Chen's palm.

It was a little girl who looked only five or six years old.

She had waist-length snow-white hair, as if carved from the purest ice and snow. Two fluffy snow-white fox ears stood between her hair, and nine equally snow-white fox tails swayed gently behind her, full of spirituality.

Her skin was so fair it was almost transparent, and her features were exquisitely unreal. Especially her eyes, like the purest sapphires, were currently looking at Lin Chen timidly, with a hint of curiosity, a hint of dependence, and a hint of imperceptible shyness.

She was wearing a small skirt woven from snow-white fox fur, which just barely covered her tiny body.

[Ding — The mythical-grade White Fox Pet Egg has successfully hatched! Obtained Pet: Ice and Snow Nine-Tailed White Fox (Humanoid)]

[Pet Name: Unnamed]

[Race: Ice and Snow Nine-Tailed White Fox (mythical-grade)]

[Rank: 1]

[Attributes: Strength 100, Agility 150, Physique 80, Spirit 200 (Initial attributes of a mythical-grade pet are higher than ordinary creatures)]

[experience points: 0 / 100]

[Skills: 1. Ice and Snow Control (Active): Can manipulate ice and snow for attack, defense, and binding; power increases as Rank rises.]

2. Nine-Tails Power (Passive): The nine tails contain immense spiritual power, providing a continuous supply of energy. With each additional tail (currently all nine tails are open), strength doubles.

3. Charm (Passive): Born with a temperament that Charms all living things, it has a natural attraction to creatures of the opposite sex; those with weak willpower are easily influenced.]

4. Shapeshifting (Active): Can freely switch between fox form and human form.]

[Loyalty: 100 (Unwavering)]

[Evolution Path: Already reached mythical-grade; further evolution requires special Opportunity.]

Lin Chen looked at the little girl in his palm who resembled an ice and snow sprite, and the softness in his heart was touched.

Is this the form of a mythical-grade pet? Being able to use Shapeshifting right after birth, and she is so cute.

The little girl timidly stretched out her fair, tender hand, gently grabbing one of Lin Chen's fingers, and spoke softly. Her voice was soft, glutinous, and melodic, like sounds from heaven: "Ma... Master..."

Her voice carried a hint of babyishness, along with a trace of nervousness.

Lin Chen's heart was about to melt, and he couldn't help but gently stroke her furry fox ears with his other hand.

It felt soft and warm to the touch. The little girl squinted her eyes in comfort, and her nine tails also swayed happily and gently.

"You don't have a name. Shall I give you one?" Lin Chen said gently.

The little girl immediately opened her eyes and nodded vigorously, her sapphire-like eyes filled with anticipation: "Mm!"

Lin Chen looked at her snow-white appearance and her Ice and Snow Control powers, recalling the pure light from when she hatched. He pondered for a moment and said: "Let's call you Lin Qingxue. 'Qing' represents purity; 'Xue' represents your ice and snow power. What do you think?"

"Lin Qingxue..." The little girl murmured the name once, then nodded vigorously, a happy smile blooming on her face like melting ice and snow, instantly illuminating the entire forest: "It sounds good! I like this name! Thank you, Master!"

"No need to call me Master. Just call me Brother Lin Chen," Lin Chen said with a smile.

"Mm! Brother Lin Chen!" Lin Qingxue called out sweetly.

Just then, Lin Chen's Divine Thought caught a thought in Lin Qingxue's mind, which immediately stunned him.

This thought was very simple and very direct — she wanted to stay by Lin Chen's side forever, take care of him, and become his wife when she grew up.

Lin Chen looked at Lin Qingxue's pure and innocent eyes, which contained no Impurities, only the purest attachment and admiration for him.

He couldn't help but laugh and cry a little in his heart. This little one, already thinking about these things right after being born?

However, looking at her serious little expression, Lin Chen couldn't feel any aversion at all.

He gently pinched Lin Qingxue's little cheek and said softly: "Qingxue, you are still too young now. How about we talk about this after you grow up?"

Upon hearing this, a trace of disappointment appeared on Lin Qingxue's little face, but she still nodded obediently: "Mm... I'll listen to Brother Lin Chen."

Seeing her on the verge of tears, Lin Chen's heart softened, and he added: "However, you can be my little sister first. You are my only little sister and my only partner. I will take good care of you and protect you. When you grow up, if you are still willing... then I will marry you."

Hearing this, Lin Qingxue's eyes instantly lit up, the disappointment swept away, and she nodded vigorously: "Mm! Qingxue is willing! Qingxue will grow up quickly!"

She happily threw herself into Lin Chen's arms, her tiny body hugging his neck tightly, and her nine tails also happily wrapped around him.

Lin Chen smiled and hugged her tiny body, an unprecedented warmth surging in his heart.

In this cold and cruel Survival in Ten Thousand Realms game, he seemed to have someone he could care about.

"Alright, Qingxue, from now on, I will raise you as my little sister and only partner." Lin Chen stood up while holding her, "We need to complete the Heavenly Dao mission now and kill some monsters to level up."

Lin Qingxue nodded vigorously in his arms: "Mm! Qingxue can help too!"

Lin Chen smiled; of course, he knew Lin Qingxue's strength. Although her Rank was only 1, the foundation of a mythical-grade creature was there. Her attributes were much stronger than ordinary humans, especially her Mental Energy, which reached 200 points, and her Ice and Snow Control skill was definitely not weak.

However, with him here, there was no need for Lin Qingxue to take action.

He held Lin Qingxue and walked casually in one direction. His Ancient Gods Divine Sense had already locked onto his target — five black iron-grade ordinary monsters surrounding and attacking a wild boar. They were creatures similar to wolves, but with green fur.

[Monster Name: Green-Haired Wolf]

[Rank: 3]

[Quality: Ordinary]

[Attributes: Strength 15, Agility 18, Physique 12, Spirit 5]

[Skills: Bite]

[experience points: 30 points (10 points for a level 1 black iron ordinary monster, 30 points for level 3)]

Just then, Lin Chen suddenly thought of something.

"My Sublimation Talent has no cost. Does that mean I can use it whenever I want?"

"I've previously used Sublimation on my Talent, myself, a treasure chest, and a pet egg, and the results were so good... What else can I use Sublimation on?"

His gaze fell upon the system panel in front of him.

"Does the system panel itself count as a 'thing'?"

"It was bestowed by the Heavenly Dao, but now it belongs to me... It should be able to be sublimated, right?"

He did it as soon as he thought of it!

Lin Chen concentrated his Spirit and applied the power of his Sublimation Talent to his own system panel!

[Ding — Detected that the host is using Sublimation on the system panel. Sublimation upgrade in progress...]

[Sublimation successful! system panel Rank increased, functions strengthened!]

Lin Chen immediately checked the changes to the panel.

The appearance of the panel became more concise and grand, with a layer of golden flowing light on the edges, and it operated more smoothly.

As for the functions, several new ones were added!

[New Functions: 1. Inter-dimensional Trading: Can trade items, resources, and information with participants from other worlds; the System will automatically evaluate the value and provide a guarantee.]

2. Inter-dimensional Chat: Can enter cross-world public channels, regional channels, and establish private chats with designated targets; chat content will be automatically translated into a language understandable by both parties.]

3. Eye of Insight (Passive): Can investigate the detailed information of all things, including but not limited to the Rank, effects, and weaknesses of monsters, items, Materials, Talents, and skills; the investigation effect increases with the host's Mental Energy.]

4. Pet experience points Sharing: After killing a monster, the master and the pet will each receive half of the experience points (e.g., if a monster with 30 experience points is killed, the master receives 15 points, and the pet receives 15 points).]

Lin Chen's eyes lit up!

This Sublimation was so worth it!

Inter-dimensional trading and chat meant he could obtain information from other worlds and even purchase scarce resources!

The Eye of Insight, which investigates all things, was simply a divine skill for treasure hunting and monster fighting!

And there was Pet experience points sharing, so Qingxue could also level up quickly!

"As expected, this Sublimation thing, it's a waste not to use it! From now on, no matter what I get, I'll use Sublimation first!" Lin Chen thought to himself.

He held Lin Qingxue and soon arrived at the place where the Green-Haired Wolves were.

Five Green-Haired Wolves were surrounding and biting a wild boar that was much larger than them. The wild boar was already on its last breath, emitting painful wails.

The Green-Haired Wolves clearly hadn't noticed the arrival of danger and were still crazed over their food.

Lin Chen couldn't even be bothered to take action. With just a thought, a faint Ancient Gods Pressure was released.

Thud! Thud! Thud! Thud! Thud!

The five Green-Haired Wolves didn't even have time to scream before they collapsed to the ground, bleeding from their seven orifices, their life force severed. Under the Ancient Gods Pressure, their Souls were shattered instantly.

[Ding — Killed 3rd Rank black iron ordinary monster · Green-Haired Wolf × 5, obtained 75 experience points (5 × 30 ÷ 2 = 75)]

[Ding — Pet Lin Qingxue obtained 75 experience points]

Lin Chen's experience bar became 75/100, and Lin Qingxue's experience bar also became 75/100.

"So easy," Lin Chen sighed, turned around while holding Lin Qingxue, and left, "Let's find a few more monsters, make it 10, and while completing the mission, we can also reach Rank 2."

Lin Qingxue, in his arms, looked at the Green-Haired Wolves that had died instantly. There was no fear on her little face; instead, she admired Lin Chen even more.

Brother Lin Chen is so amazing!

She hugged Lin Chen's neck tightly, burying her little face in his chest, feeling the aura that made her feel incomparably at ease. Her nine snow-white tails gently wrapped around his body, and there was only one thought in her heart: Grow up quickly and become Brother Lin Chen's wife!

Lin Chen did not know of the more determined thought in Lin Qingxue's heart; he was currently searching for the next batch of prey through his Ancient Gods Divine Sense.

The 50-kilometer range was enough for him to easily find anything he wanted to find.

Soon, he locked onto a few straggling Green-Haired Wolves and some other black iron-grade monsters.

"Qingxue, sit tight. We are going to kill monsters and level up."

"Mm!"

One person and one fox, their figures shuttled quickly through the primeval forest as if taking a leisurely stroll.

For Lin Chen now, the monsters of this black iron-grade world were no different from the weeds by the roadside.

And his path of Survival in Ten Thousand Realms had only just begun. Possessing the [Sublimation] Talent, he was destined to leave his own legend in these ten thousand worlds!