Devouring Evolution: I Reborn as an Arctic Wolf Chapter 2050 - 1138: Recuperate and Observe Coldly

Secret accounts are already being manipulated, and resource ledgers are being falsified to remit only a fraction of the resources.

The lion's share of these resources is being diverted into private stockpiles.

Therefore, by allowing these subordinate town nobles and descendants of meritorious figures to stir up trouble, we can thoroughly compensate for the accumulated deficits of these towns over years when we seize their properties.

This is not a reflection of Su Lin's cold-heartedness.

But rather, as the number of species under his command grows, certain decisive actions become necessary.

Without these measures, it becomes impossible to maintain stability across this vast empire.

Over these ten million years, the strength of the Wolf Pack Civilization has certainly not stagnated.

Even Earth has been elevated to a Level 5 Sin Star!

The Radiant Sun Star has reached the late stage of Level 5!

Jupiter has attained the peak of Level 4!

And the Moon is in the late stage of Level 4!

Yet, despite these advancements, the resources, fortune, Dao rhythm, and other elements produced by the Sky Wolf System still lag behind the now peak Level 5 Bright Day System!

The Bright Day System is truly an ancient and formidable stellar system.

It once sustained severe losses, with nearly nine-tenths of its military might obliterated in conflict.

Even after such a protracted period, it is only now showing signs of recovery.

As for whether the Bright Day System, ruled by the Yao Ri Emperor, might interfere with the Wolf Pack Civilization's dominion in the future?

Su Lin has not given this much thought!

He understands that for certain beings, faith, gratitude, and pledged words hold greater significance than anything else!

"Wolf Lord! The direct descendants of the Arctic Tern, Night Hawk’s offspring, the daughter of the Purple Sable, and even the progeny of the Fox Wolf and the One-Eyed Wolf, along with many descendants of high-ranking nobles, are actively plundering resources within their respective subordinate towns. They are oppressing ordinary species, and many have even begun to exploit fabricated military expenses from these towns to maintain their own private warriors and soldiers!"

At this very moment, within the Sky Wolf System—now revitalized with practical star energy weaponry and fortified by nineteen layers of defensive and offensive arrays—

the Sand Fox materialized, approaching discreetly and reporting with utmost respect to the Wolf Lord at the Destiny Stone Summit.

In the blink of an eye, ten million years had elapsed, and even the Sand Fox's appearance had undergone a transformation.

The passage of a decade-million years had stripped away her former arrogance and sharpness, imbuing her instead with a subtle maturity and a world-weary stability.

Throughout this extensive period, under her governance, the Wangshu Trading City had burgeoned significantly. It had not only become the preeminent trading hub for all beings within the Wangshu Zone but also attracted numerous species and factions from star cores who now frequented it via the Space-Time Altar for commerce.

To further bolster trade volume and challenge the dominance of the Star Core Trading City, the Sand Fox, after consulting with the Wolf Lord, reduced her transaction fees to a mere two percent.

With this minimal charge of merely two percent, coupled with a policy of recovering any pilfered or stolen goods within the Wangshu Zone free of charge—and imposing triple fines on perpetrators or conscripting them into a servant army if unable to pay—

Furthermore, for species arriving from star cores, a one percent transaction fee was levied on trades involving high-grade resources.

This strategic approach had led to an unprecedented prosperity for Wangshu Trading City, generating revenues that were nothing short of extraordinary!

The income generated from this single trading city alone nearly matched the combined total revenue of several groups of subordinate towns.

Bolstered by the trading city's success, the Sand Fox had quietly ascended to the late stage of half-step taboo cultivation during these years.

It was in these times of profound peace that only the Sand Fox, with the backing of her trading city, could achieve such rapid advancement.

Even formidable figures like the Twelve-winged Dream Butterfly, the Roach Emperor, the Serpent Emperor, and the Lonely Wolf Emperor could not ascend as swiftly during peacetime, devoid of frontline battles and life-or-death trials.

Indeed, the Twelve-winged Dream Butterfly found herself perpetually stuck at the late peak of the half-step taboo realm, unable to fully perfect her Dimension Heart!

As for the Roach Emperor, Serpent Emperor, and Lonely Wolf Emperor, their cultivation progress warrants little discussion.

It can be confidently stated that the Sand Fox's combat prowess had quietly secured her a position among the top ten within the Wolf Pack Civilization.

Considering the hidden trump cards and lethal techniques she had amassed through the trading city over the years, she could arguably contend for a spot within the top five.

"Hmm, record this. Do not engage them yet. I wish to observe just how far these individuals are willing to escalate matters. Are there any new developments among the forces from the star core and other regions?"

Residing within the Sea of Destiny, Su Lin's aura grew progressively more intimidating.

More than ten million years represented an immensely vast epoch for all species, including Su Lin himself.

This prolonged period had imbued him with a certain maturity mirroring that of the Sand Fox.

Even through this protracted period, he bore witness to the emergence of numerous offspring, encompassing figures like Wolf Sister, Shadow Wolf, Wolf Father, and Wolf Mother.

However, within this lineage, a significant number failed to surmount the Heavenly Boundary checkpoint, succumbing to old age and passing away.

Even Wolf Sister, Wolf Father, Wolf Mother, and Cousin, despite being bolstered by immense resources to reach the Heavenly Boundary, were perceived by Su Lin to be enveloped by an aging influence once their ascent halted.

A noticeable decline from their peak era commenced, a condition that no quantity of resources could rectify.

It presents as a phenomenon where a species, having attained its apex, is destined to age when unable to transcend its inherent limitations.

Yet, fortunately, with a steady influx of resources, their lifespans remained secure.

At most, they reached a state akin to the Ancient Giant Turtle: displaying maturity and aging, but not perishing.

Meanwhile, Su Lin remained firmly ensconced at an absolute zenith, a peak that appeared to stretch infinitely.

During this interval, Su Lin audaciously advanced three more levels, attaining Level 182!

While these three levels might seem modest, only he could truly comprehend their profound significance.

If, during the conferral ceremony, he might have been deemed capable of challenging a taboo existence,

he now occupied a position where even conventional taboo existences would find themselves in a state of trepidation.

Re-embarking on the Heavenly Boundary path, achieving an atomic-level physique, and mastering dimensional truth!

He navigated these three distinct paths to their ultimate apotheosis, a feat almost unimaginable for any species.

But Su Lin achieved it.

Even the Fifth Gene Barrier grew more pronounced over these ten million years; however, despite assimilating all genetic fragments from the Wangshu Zone's indigenous species, this Fifth Gene Barrier remained unbroken.

This Fifth Gene Barrier not only solidified his current four-path cultivation prowess but also served as an impediment, preventing the other three paths from surpassing their limits.

Much like his initial attainment of the Heavenly Boundary, without overcoming the gene barrier, Su Lin found himself unable to tread the Heavenly Boundary path.

Consequently, he perceived that remaining in silent meditation within the Wangshu Zone was no longer a viable option.

The region lacked the world-altering resources necessary to shatter this formidable Genetic Barrier, which loomed like a Divine Mountain!

Upon receiving the Wolf Lord's inquiry regarding activities in the star core and other prominent regions, the Sand Fox offered a deferential bow before delivering her report.

Regardless of how aggressively the descendants of other vassal towns or even the ruling entities behaved, the Sand Fox maintained her customary deference towards the Wolf Lord.

For she alone, holding sway over nearly all conduits of clandestine intelligence, was aware that while the collective of vassal towns might have undergone transformations over the eons, the Wolf Lord had evolved just as profoundly?

The former Wolf Lord possessed the ability to effortlessly subjugate any dissenter, and the current Wolf Lord retained that same formidable power!

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Su Lin's gaze shifted towards two imposing figures standing adjacent to him. Xiao Hui, sensing the authoritative regard of their Wolf King, immediately assumed a posture of readiness, while Little Lone Wolf stood with his head reverently bowed, a display that deeply pleased Su Lin.

As the Lead Wolf, Little Lone Wolf, despite his formidable power, exhibited profound reverence towards Su Lin.

Xiao Hui, conversely, retained his characteristic playful demeanor; even with his enhanced intelligence, he remained akin to a carefree eight-year-old child, eager only to accompany Su Lin on expeditions across the territories, thereby extending the Wolf Clan's renown throughout the frigid Arctic.

Addressing the two White Wolves who had demonstrated unwavering loyalty and rendered exceptional service during the conflict, Su Lin bestowed upon them a generous reward of three hundred jin of meat. This sudden largesse elicited a joyous exclamation from Xiao Hui, while Little Lone Wolf, though maintaining an outward calm, signaled his profound elation through an excited howl, which Su Lin clearly perceived.

The remainder of the Wolf Clan, including all participants in the battle and White Wolves who distinguished themselves, were likewise rewarded, irrespective of whether they were Beta Wolves or Hài-Wolves, infusing the cavern's atmosphere with a vibrancy reminiscent of a human New Year's celebration. Those rewarded White Wolves, particularly the more spirited individuals, could not contain their exuberant leaps and bounds.