Chapter 66: Chapter 66: Upgrading to Eternal! (Bonus Chapter)

[Hint: Eternal Heart can also enhance non-legendary items, but it can only raise them by one grade. Additionally, each item can only use one Eternal Heart, whether legendary or not.]

[Hint: Eternal Heart contains immense energy that will trigger a magical beast rampage within a hundred-kilometer radius. Please use it as soon as possible!]

Only then did Bai Cheng finally realize that the item before her had been emitting a red glow all along.

Red. The color signifying Eternal grade, the highest tier above even golden legendaries!

Previously, no matter how Bai Cheng used the Book of Cheng to upgrade items or structures, they all capped out at the legendary grade without exception.

Once or twice might have been a coincidence, but she eventually figured out that upgrading an item to Eternal grade likely required some special method, one that the Book of Cheng simply couldn’t provide.

In short, it was a system limitation.

But now, Bai Cheng finally understood.

"It can even upgrade non-legendary items?!"

She was shocked. That meant this item was just as valuable to other survivors.

"Do you get Eternal Hearts by completing trophy missions?"

Her eyes narrowed. This item was clearly brought by that werewolf.

In other words, obtaining the Eternal Heart this time was pure luck.

"Tch, what a shame." She couldn’t help but sigh. Yet, recalling the dying threat the werewolf had spat at her, she felt a flicker of excitement.

"Werewolf Church? Come at me, then!" 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦

Originally, she had already put away the werewolf’s employee card, but curiosity got the better of her. She took out the blue ID again and examined it.

[Name: Blue Employee Card (Blue Flame Werewolf)]

[Quality: Rare]

[Description: A half-human, half-wolf monster modified through alchemical technology. They possess intelligence, can manipulate flames, and even have their own civilization. However, due to their biologically modified nature, they are never fully accepted by native magical beast races.]

[Evaluation: A high-ranking employee among its peers.]

"Half-human, half-wolf?" Bai Cheng blinked in surprise. She hadn’t expected that the Infinite Raiders who were already struggling to survive in this world would also be used as research subjects.

Beside her, Chi Yan seemed to recall something and spoke up. "Young Lady, most of these hybrid creatures were originally from weak races, with no status to speak of..."

"The survival tactics of the weak?" Bai Cheng rubbed her chin. "So this guy showed up in the Frozen Caverns because he needed trophies to strengthen himself or his kin?"

"Most likely." Chi Yan nodded.

Still, Bai Cheng had to thank the werewolf. Without him, she wouldn’t be on the verge of obtaining her first Eternal grade item.

"Do you know where these creatures usually live?"

Zi Yuan, still sitting cross-legged in front of the cooking pot, was about to sip some broth when she heard Bai Cheng’s question. She turned her head curiously, her greasy lips moving as she hastily explained.

"Young Lady, these things are technically living beings (munch munch), but their composition is too messy... It’s impossible to tell which species’ traits dominate (munch munch)..."

"That’s right, Young Lady," Chi Yan added. "With werewolves, no one can say whether they follow wolf pack instincts or human behavior, or perhaps even both."

"Fair enough." Bai Cheng shrugged.

She just wanted them to hurry up and deliver themselves to her doorstep.

The Eternal Heart was a treasure, and Bai Cheng’s train had no shortage of legendary items.

Of course, she could only upgrade one, so she had to choose wisely.

She still didn’t fully understand what a Life Artifact was, so the most cost-effective option was to enhance one of her employees.

As for whether it should be Chi Yan or Zi Yuan, Bai Cheng never played favorites.

"Chi Yan, you’re my first employee, so you get the first breakthrough."

She then turned to Zi Yuan, who spoke up first. "Young Lady, Zi Yuan doesn’t mind."

"Good." Bai Cheng nodded and handed the Eternal Heart to Chi Yan.

The train doors closed, the whistle sounded, and the locomotive began moving across the frozen wasteland, gradually picking up speed.

Chi Yan began absorbing the Eternal Heart while Zi Yuan took the helm at the locomotive.

This time, it was Bai Cheng’s turn to crouch by the cooking pot and feast.

The absorption process was quick, barely lasting long enough for her to finish eating.

In the blink of an eye, an overwhelming surge of power erupted from Chi Yan, rippling outward through the train.

Wherever it passed, snowflakes in the air melted into rain before evaporating into plumes of steam. The thick layers of snow on the ground melted away, exposing the long-buried permafrost.

But the train kept moving, and the phenomenon remained fleeting.

Chi Yan quickly reined in his aura. Even so, his mere presence inside the carriage raised the temperature by several degrees.

Bai Cheng turned to look at him but didn’t notice any obvious changes.

Curious, she asked, "How do you feel?"

Chi Yan was practically vibrating with energy, his eyes alight with excitement. "Young Lady, compared to before, the difference is like an ant trying to shake a tree!"

Bai Cheng froze. Zi Yuan’s attention was also drawn over.

"That strong?!"

Bai Cheng immediately stood and walked to the screen to check Chi Yan’s stats, with Zi Yuan peering over her shoulder.

[Employee: Chi Yan]

[Race: Crimson Flame Lion]

[Level: Elite Rank 9 (100%)]

(Note: Unable to break through further. Employee level cap is tied to your current rank. Excess EXP will be stored temporarily.)

[Quality: Eternal]

[Trait 1: Hellfire – Chi Yan can wield the power of hellfire, incinerating everything in his path.]

[Trait 2: King of Magical Beasts – The Crimson Flame Lion can command all beasts, enhancing them with hellfire to aid in battle.]

[Trait 3: One of a Kind – Can assume multiple forms. In the strongest beastman state, all attributes are increased by 20%.]

[Trait 4: Elementalization – Chi Yan can transform into hellfire itself, becoming immune to all physical attacks.]

Bai Cheng was stunned. "This... This is downright broken!"

Might as well just declare me the winner now!

Chi Yan’s upgrade to Eternal grade had amplified all his traits to an overwhelming degree. This was a complete and utter domination over the legendary grade.

Even his level had shot straight to Elite Rank 9, the current maximum.

Zi Yuan’s little face was also filled with disbelief, unable to comprehend how all these traits could exist on a single creature.

"Young Lady... Zi Yuan wants an upgrade too..." She stared at Bai Cheng with a pleading gaze.

The latter could only sigh helplessly. "Next time, okay? Next time."