Global Composite Master: Compositing an Undead Army from the Start Chapter 879 - 427: Growth Origin Pill! (Double-Length Chapter)_2

Indeed, those willing to drop a tier could opt for an upgrade as well.

Yet typically, they limit the drop to just one tier."

"Oh? How does the standard rank descent work?"

"Take a level 10 Saint Master-grade Source Beast, for instance. Upon reaching level 11, should a Saint Master-grade Source Beast already exist in the level 11 to 20 range, it automatically drops to Saint King-grade.

Should a Saint Master-grade and three Saint King-grade Source Beasts already occupy spots in levels 11 to 20, further descent continues to Saint Emperor-grade, and onward, until an empty slot appears.

With no slots available, it plummets straight to Emperor-grade Source Beast."

"That sounds like a trap!" Chen Mo exclaimed in shock.

"It's not terrible at all. The Heavenly Dao remains fairly just. Despite the rank drop, past gains persist. When a higher slot frees up, Rule Power prioritizes you to ascend and claim it.

For instance, a former level 10 Saint Master-grade Source Beast hits level 11, finds Saint slots full, and drops to Emperor-grade. Later, if a level 11-20 Saint Master-grade beast advances to 21 or perishes, you jump ahead, skipping intermediate Saints to reclaim Saint Master-grade instantly."

"Got it, this setup is pretty balanced—prior efforts don't go to waste."

Grasping Source Beast rules fully, Chen Mo promptly inquired, "You mentioned Saint-grade Source Beasts are capped in number. So, how do we locate them?"

"A method exists. Grip the 'Seeking Saint Emperor Heart' to detect Saint-grade Source Beasts."

"What exactly is that?"

"From a slain Emperor-grade Source Beast's corpse, you might extract the Seeking Saint Emperor Heart. This Rule Heart forms as a wondrous gift guiding Emperors toward Saint tier, materializing upon their demise."

"Understood. Sadly, that recent Emperor-grade Source Beast yielded no such treasure."

"Not all Emperor-grade Source Beasts qualify for Saint ascension. Usually, only long-term Emperors get this chance. The one we faced fell short."

While chatting, Chen Mo pulled out the Upgrade Gift Pack. "Fingers crossed for a Growth Divine Pill—that'd be amazing."

"Best of luck," Sun Wu grinned.

Opening the Upgrade Gift Pack, Chen Mo triggered the Heavenly Path's Hint right away.

[The Heavenly Path's Hint: Congratulations on opening the 'Upgrade Gift Pack' successfully—you've received the 'Growth Origin Pill.']

"Eh? Growth Origin Pill? Wasn't it the Growth Divine Pill?"

Sun Wu stared at Chen Mo in utter astonishment after hearing this. "Your fortune is insane."

"Care to explain?"

"The Growth Origin Pill differs from the Growth Divine Pill. It's powerful, yet risky like a double-edged blade."

Intrigued, Chen Mo examined the Growth Origin Pill's details.

[Growth Origin Pill]: Upon consumption, initial growth value doubles (75% chance) or halves (25% chance).

"Wait, a risk of halving growth? Can it be undone?"

A mere 25% is one-in-four odds—not trivial.

Chen Mo's max starting growth stands at 100 points. That bad draw would slash it by 50 instantly.

"Irreversible, but there's a way to guarantee 100% growth boost with the Growth Origin Pill."

"Really? Share it, Brother Sun Wu!"

"The Time Secret Region I brought up. Bargain with the Time Elder: swap survival time for boosted odds. Difficulty caps the max percentage, though. Our medium-level Time Secret Region permits up to 25%—perfect match for the Growth Origin Pill."

"Perfect! Let's head inside," Chen Mo urged eagerly.

Doubling his 100-point growth would skyrocket his power in a flash.

Sun Wu told Chen Mo that a standard Growth Divine Pill typically boosts growth value by 10 to 50 points, depending on its quality.

A bigger growth enhancement makes acquiring a Growth Divine Pill far tougher.

Thus, a Growth Origin Pill proves way more potent than nearly all Growth Divine Pills, particularly for Chen Mo who starts with such a lofty initial growth value.

If not, the results are merely average.

Everything hinges on your base growth value in the end.

For instance, even after stacking up to 1000 growth points via multiple Growth Divine Pills or Growth Origin Pills, should your starting growth value remain at 20 points, a Growth Origin Pill's 75% doubling chance would still cap you there.

Noticing Chen Mo's restless expression, Sun Wu grinned and declared, "Then let's head out."

Once they stepped into the Time Secret Region, the Heavenly Path's Hint rang out right away in Chen Mo's mind.

[The Heavenly Path's Hint: Entering the Time Secret Region means slain units here yield massive temporary survival time, used up before your core survival time in this realm.

Plus, beating the Master of the Secret Realm lets you trade survival time with the Time Elder for awesome rewards.

In those trades, temporary survival time gets spent first; lacking enough pulls from regular survival time.

Watch your expenditures closely—losing too much regular survival time could spell instant death inside the secret realm.]

Hearing the Heavenly Path's Hint stunned Chen Mo, who blurted, "Killing stuff here gives us temporary survival time?"

"Correct, and though temporary, the haul from kills dwarfs what Source Beasts outside provide.

Also, skip rewards post-Master defeat, and swap all temporary survival time with the Time Elder for permanent regular time.

The usual rate? 100 minutes temporary for 1 minute regular."

"That steep a ratio? Say I exhaust temporary time chasing Time Elder rewards—can regular time sub in at 1:100 for more temporary?"

"Partly yes; when temporary runs dry, regular survival time can convert to temporary for rewards.

But not at 100—it's 50.

In short, temporary-to-regular swaps at 100:1.

Regular-to-temporary? Just 50:1."

"Double the gap? Total rip-off."

Chen Mo griped.

"Having that swap option is already a steal," Sun Wu shot back with a wry grin.

"Creature power levels here?"

"Mostly akin to outside Source Beasts, scaling with the Source Beast's rank you face. Key edge: No Formation buffs for King-grade or Emperor-grade ones inside, plus fewer skills—tops out at three active and three passive, unlike outsiders.

Easier fights overall."

"Solid perk. Attributes?"

"Attributes stay similar, yet extra boosts await us."

"Really? Spill it."

"Time Secret Region brims with Lights of Enhancement—absorb for temp or lasting attribute gains. Naturally, 'lasting' confines to this Time Secret Region alone."

Sun Wu's words fired up Chen Mo's excitement; the Time Secret Region screamed ultimate thrill zone packed with epic loot.