[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-global-catastrophe-i-begin-to-evolve-from-an-anc":3,"chapter-global-catastrophe-i-begin-to-evolve-from-an-anc-global-catastrophe-i-begin-to-evolve-from-an-anc-chapter-5":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Global Catastrophe: I Begin to Evolve from an Ancient Tree",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1216511,1598,"Chapter 5: Tier 1 High Grade","global-catastrophe-i-begin-to-evolve-from-an-anc-chapter-5",5,"\u003Cp>Growth!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crazy growth!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ancient Tree, originally about thirty meters tall, underwent a transformation once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ancient Tree that was once thirty meters grew to a full fifty meters before finally coming to a halt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After stepping into the middle grade of the first tier, Gu Qingyang felt that the power he commanded now was almost double that before his breakthrough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were his current self facing that first-tier upper-grade Fierce Beast again, he could resolve it without much effort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qingyang settled his mind and looked at his current attributes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Name: Gu Qingyang\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Essence: Ancient Tree\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lifespan: 10\u002F1500\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rank: First-tier middle grade (80\u002F2000)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Innate Divine Techniques: Death Root (first tier), Vigorous Growth (first tier), Spiritual Energy Affinity (first tier), Ancient Tree Talent (first tier)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The lifespan is already fifteen hundred years!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing his lifespan, Gu Qingyang couldn’t help but sigh to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lifespan of trees cannot be compared to other creatures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just being at the first-tier middle grade can live for fifteen hundred years. If I continue to break through, not to say immortal, but living for tens of thousands of years seems quite feasible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although lifespan has increased, the breakthrough to the next tier has also become much more difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Two thousand Evolution Values to break through to the first-tier upper grade; the Ancient Tree Talent is truly a double-edged sword. If not for its influence, my breakthrough would be much easier!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qingyang felt a bit helpless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two thousand Evolution Values is not a small number.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if it meant devouring first-tier upper-grade Fierce Beasts, it would take ten of them to meet the evolution requirement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ancient Tree Talent isn’t completely useless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the battle with the Giant Ape Fierce Beast, it could be seen that although Gu Qingyang was a first-tier lower grade, he could still fight and kill a first-tier upper-grade Fierce Beast, showing his solid foundation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that he has broken through to the first-tier middle grade, slaying a first-tier upper-grade Fierce Beast is even easier. The only question is whether he can fight a second-tier Fierce Beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Innate Divine Techniques haven’t changed much; it seems that for a divine technique to evolve, there must be a major breakthrough!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that the Innate Divine Techniques hadn’t evolved, Gu Qingyang felt a tinge of regret but wasn’t overly concerned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, he has somewhat figured out a pattern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A minor breakthrough within a tier does not bring about significant changes; only breaking through to the next tier will yield substantial evolutions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qingyang stepped into the first-tier middle grade. The Ancient Tree’s body rose to fifty meters, but compared to other trees over a hundred meters, it still seems quite small.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, it is worth mentioning that Gu Qingyang hasn’t seen any other Ancient Tree with the same situation as himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This shows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not every Ancient Tree is capable of cultivation; he is indeed an exception.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furthermore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon reaching the first-tier middle grade, the roots and stems of the Ancient Tree can now extend to a region of three hundred meters. Any Fierce Beast stepping into this area gets hunted by Gu Qingyang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, he can sense any disturbances immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Undeniably greatly enhances Gu Qingyang’s survival ability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seasons changed from spring to summer and back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the bare ground stood a sixty-meter tall Ancient Tree, its canopy-like branches and leaves hanging down, yet no birds perched on it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Occasionally, a Fierce Beast stepped into this realm, only to be pierced and slain by the sudden roots, then its entire body dragged underground and forcibly devoured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Devoured a first-tier upper-grade Fierce Beast and gained two hundred Evolution Values!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Name: Gu Qingyang\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Essence: Ancient Tree\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lifespan: 15\u002F2000\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rank: First-tier upper grade (4300\u002F5000)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Innate Divine Techniques: Death Root (first tier), Vigorous Growth (first tier), Spiritual Energy Affinity (first tier), Ancient Tree Talent (first tier)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Five years!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qingyang glanced at his attributes and realized that five years had passed unknowingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since becoming an Ancient Tree, his sense of time has increasingly dulled; five years seem to pass in the blink of an eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the span of five years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qingyang continuously devoured Fierce Beasts and refined the Sun and Moon Essence while diligently absorbing the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, steadily enhancing his strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three years ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qingyang managed to break the limits, advancing from the first-tier middle grade directly to the first-tier upper grade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The breakthrough in rank extended his lifespan to two thousand years, but the Evolution Value required for further breakthrough surged to five thousand points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In terms of strength, there was also significant improvement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A year ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A first-tier perfect Fierce Beast entered the Ancient Tree’s domain, only to be swiftly subdued by Gu Qingyang’s thunderous action. Six months ago, a second-tier lower-grade Fierce Beast stepped in and met the same fate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It can be said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Gu Qingyang is still a first-tier upper grade, he can face a second-tier lower-grade Fierce Beast without any problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The advantage of the Ancient Tree Talent has become increasingly evident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being able to slay a second-tier lower-grade Fierce Beast at the first-tier upper grade shows a strong potential to kill a second-tier middle-grade Fierce Beast upon reaching first-tier perfection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With five years of accumulation, Gu Qingyang is only seven hundred points away from first-tier perfection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It takes five thousand Evolution Values to advance from first-tier upper grade to first-tier perfection, so stepping into second-tier lower grade will require even more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With my current strength, I should be considered one of the strong ones in the mountains. After all, despite not stepping into the second tier, my true strength is not inferior to the second tier.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qingyang mused to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over the past decade, he has encountered quite a few Fierce Beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he was at the zero tier, those Fierce Beasts seemed immensely powerful, but looking back now, they weren’t as formidable as expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reaching the second tier is nearly the pinnacle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like the Golden Feathered Divine Eagle, in fifteen years, Gu Qingyang has only seen one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As can be seen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Fierce Beast that reaches the second tier is indeed strong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as he doesn’t encounter a Fierce Beast of the Golden Feathered Divine Eagle’s caliber, maintaining a low profile for growth shouldn’t be a problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Qingyang didn’t truly let his guard down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The existence of a Golden Feathered Divine Eagle shows that there are always fierce beasts in the mountains threatening him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The last time the Golden Feathered Divine Eagle appeared, it ignored him. In Gu Qingyang’s view, it was likely because he was too weak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the Golden Feathered Divine Eagle appears again, it might be drawn by the Spiritual Power within him, causing it to target him like other Fierce Beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To prevent such a situation, Gu Qingyang dares not to slack off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Gu Qingyang’s mind calmed, the situation beyond six hundred meters came under his perception.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First-tier upper grade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roots spread over a circumference of six hundred meters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There used to be many Ancient Trees within six hundred meters of Gu Qingyang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His battle with the second-tier lower-grade Fierce Beast caused collateral damage to the other Ancient Trees, destroying them completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a result, only Gu Qingyang remains as the lone survivor within the spread of his roots.\u003C\u002Fp>",1238,"2026-06-03T14:34:22.721Z",1,"novelbin.me","43a784b9e20fcd0fe4d125cb89ed3e6e884f4daabff16667e86fa12c8b63d5b7","global-catastrophe-i-begin-to-evolve-from-an-anc-chapter-6","global-catastrophe-i-begin-to-evolve-from-an-anc-chapter-4",543,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fglobal-catastrophe-i-begin-to-evolve-from-an-anc-cover.jpg"]