This was perhaps the most complicated thing Lin had ever put together. Although Lin had seen the brains of countless living creatures, including the gigantic brains of those branching species, she still felt a sense of complexity when she first saw it, but after observing it for a while, Lin no longer felt that it was that complicated …
Wasn't it just a simple thing? A bunch of cells mixed together with a bit of electricity to create a brain.
Only when she actually created it did she realize that it wasn't that simple. It was definitely many times more complicated than any other organ. In terms of cells, Lin's cells didn't have brain cells, they were completely different from normal cells. Just their appearance alone was very unique, and the system within them was also very unique. If one were to directly look at the brain cells of a Cephalopod, it would be very difficult to find any connection between them and normal cells.
Cells were like a division of labor between species, each individual was very different from the other.
Normally, evolution was very troublesome. It required the offspring to inherit some beneficial small mutations, then expand and change the entire form. Species that specialized in division of labor were somewhat different. Up until now, no one had fully understood what was going on. Some species, such as the Inca Swarm, would even use other species to modify themselves and create new types of soldiers.
However, Lin's method of evolution was different from other species. For other species, reproduction was a very basic process, but Lin could directly change the basic structure of the cells, she didn't even need to go through reproduction.
This was also why Lin believed that she was fundamentally different from other species. Until now, Lin hadn't found another species that was similar to her.
Because of this, Lin could create a brain cell just like how she created chlorophyll.
However. That would definitely take a very long time. Seems like I can't dream so soon.
Lin created the brain only for the sake of dreaming. There was no other reason other than the fact that it was very fun to think about. Although she didn't know why, she just felt that it was very interesting.
Since she decided to create it, she might as well start. Just like before, Lin had a group of cells slowly change. Lin found that this change process had nothing to do with whether or not the cells consumed the relevant substances. So there was no need to catch a bunch of brains for them to eat.
If it was an Inca species, they would have to consume the relevant substances to change, which was very interesting.
In this possibly very long period of time, she decided to take a look at other things first, such as … observing their changes.
A small ball of fluff floated in the air, slowly flying across the grassy plains towards a forest … it was currently night time, and the cries of creatures could be heard everywhere. Originally, the only source of illumination in the night was the starlight, but in the forest ahead. But it was bright.
Dragon Perch Trees. These enormous trees had already covered a considerable area. As they approached the Dragon Perch forest, they could see that their branches were curled together, forming cocoon-shaped 'treehouses' on the tree trunks. Below these treehouses hung some 'lanterns' that emitted a faint light. These lanterns were woven from leaves, and they did not contain flames. Instead, they contained a large number of glowing insects.
In the dark night, the Skeletal Dragons learned to create these glowing objects to keep the night bright. Flying under these trees felt like taking a stroll under the stars. Occasionally, some Skeletal Dragons could be seen lying on these treehouses. They used a white stone to gently knock against each other. This was called 'music,' and the stone was a 'musical instrument.'
Occasionally, some of the Skeletal Dragons would hear the unique sound of these stones being knocked against each other, and they gradually grew fond of it.
Tucker's species was now a large one with hundreds of Skeletal Dragons. They had heeded Lin's suggestion and did not live separately when their numbers grew too large. The Skeletal Dragons mainly relied on the Dragon Perch to survive. These creatures that produced food in return for their symbiont could raise a large number of Skeletal Dragons. Lin believed that their numbers could reach tens of thousands. Coupled with hunting, they would often produce many leftovers. Since there was no lack of food, they had been living a more leisurely life, and had the time to do many other things.
Things like drawing and playing musical instruments were usually done by themselves occasionally, but as time passed, they began to divide up. For example, some Skeletal Dragons were responsible for these things, some were responsible for cleaning the Dragon Perch Trees, some were responsible for hunting, and some were responsible for collecting art. What would be the impact of this division of labor?
In short, it was impossible for them to evolve into a species that divided up their work …
Overall, the lives of Tucker's species did not change much. Lin was now more concerned about …
… … …
In the distant forest, the large eggs were still scattered all over the place. The Emerald Dragons were holding a regular celebration for the entire species. Usually, only the Emerald Dragon living under one of the eggs would hold the celebration. But now, all the Emerald Dragons under the eggs had gathered together. They placed a large amount of meat and fruits together, and then celebrated with their leader as the leader.
A figure stood outside the large group of Emerald Dragons.
"This is … my species?"
It was also an Emerald Dragon, but it was a little different. It held a spear made of crystal in its hand, and its body was covered in armor made of tree bark. There were all kinds of strange things hanging around its waist, such as dinosaur teeth.
After ten years, Susumi had grown up. It had received a lot of education from Lin, and had learned its own language quite well. After that, Lin left it and let it live in the forest on its own. Now, it was no longer the little cub from before … It was now …
"Who's there?"
At this moment, an Emerald Dragon at the periphery noticed Susumi. It was stunned at first. Although this creature was also an Emerald Dragon, it felt a little strange …
"Susumi," Susumi said to the Emerald Dragon, "I need to find the leader."
"L-Leader?" The Emerald Dragon looked at Susumi doubtfully. It sniffed Susumi and asked, "W-What do you want?"
"Challenge," Susumi said simply and fluently.
"Challenge?" The Emerald Dragon yelled. All the other Emerald Dragons gathered around and looked at Susumi. They peeled off the tree bark on Susumi's body and sniffed her scent. Some even reached out to touch Susumi's scales, the crystal spear in her hand, and the things hanging on her waist …
"What's with this shiny thing?"
"This is … the teeth of a Fear Dragon? How did you get it? "
"This smells so bad."
They 'inspected' Susumi's body. They seemed to be very curious about everything about Susumi. Susumi didn't do anything. She just watched calmly. During her travels, she had learned about her own tribe and their habits.
Therefore, Susumi had always wanted to return to its own tribe and become the leader after it grew up.
After touching for a long time, they finally stopped. At this moment, an Emerald Dragon said, "W-You want to challenge the leader?"
"That's right." Susumi took out a black rod-shaped object from her waist and threw it on the ground.
The Emerald Dragons immediately went up to smell it …
"Coo! This smells like pygmy dung! "
"No, it smells like a burnt horn dragon tail."
"Disgusting."
"This thing is not for eating." Susumi pushed the Emerald Dragons away. Then, she took out another black rod-shaped object and rubbed it against the object.
As Susumi rubbed against the object, some smoke started to come out between the two objects. As it moved faster and faster, a light suddenly appeared between the two objects!
"Fire Seed! It has a fire seed! "
Seeing this light, the Emerald Dragons around them suddenly shouted excitedly. The fire seed of the Emerald Dragons was usually kept by their leader. If it was accidentally extinguished, they would try to get it from places like lightning that might cause fire. The Emerald Dragons couldn't ignite their own fire. They looked at Susumi in surprise and said, "W-Where did you get the fire? W-You … Doluk? "
The Emerald Dragons called the largest type of Viper Dragon 'Doluk'. It was also one of the creatures they worshipped. Because the Viper Dragon often roared at the sky, they believed that the Viper Dragon summoned lightning, which was why there were flames.
At the same time, the Emerald Dragons thought that the smaller Viper Dragon mounts were 'gifts' given to them by Doluk.
"I'm not Doluk." Susumi said, "Fire doesn't have to be generated by electricity. I can create it."
Susumi always remembered what Lin said. "Branching species can change their body structure, but you can't. So you need to change the structure of things outside your body and use your own hands to create all kinds of things. “
"Electricity?" An Emerald Dragon was confused. "What's that?"
"W-You have a fire seed?" Suddenly, a loud voice came from the group of Emerald Dragons. The Emerald Dragons immediately spread out. An Emerald Dragon holding a skull stick walked out of the group.
"W-You're not Doluk. You're the same kind." The leader looked at Susumi and said, "W-Why do you have fire?"
"Fire can be used …" Before Susumi could finish, she was interrupted by the leader. "Only Doluk can produce fire. W-You! You want to challenge Doluk? "
When creatures worshipped another creature, it was usually because the creature had a unique ability that they imagined. But when they saw another creature that could also use this' unique 'ability, they would be quite surprised. But besides being surprised, they would also feel that the creature they worshipped was' insulted, 'and thus become angry.
This kind of emotion was very strange. It was hard to understand how it came about, especially for Susumi.
"No, Doluk has nothing to do with fire. Only I can create fire! So I'm the leader. "
Dong! The leader slammed the stick in his hand on the ground and shouted, "W-You want to challenge me? Then, come at me! "
Boom! The moment the leader spoke, a huge Viper Dragon landed behind him. The leader said, "You can only challenge Doluk in the sky!"
"In the sky …" Susumi looked at the Viper Dragon behind the leader. She thought for a while and said, "Challenge."
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