Free Web NovelChapter 4: Chapter 4: The Secret of Divine Evolution
The celebration for Iris lasted far into the night.
For the first time since awakening, Silverleaf Village truly felt alive.
Laughter echoed between the wooden homes.
The fox maidens shared stories around campfires.
Several hunters even began competing to see who could tell the most exaggerated tale about their adventures in the nearby forest.
By the time everyone finally returned to their homes, the moon had risen high above the Divine Realm.
Only Kai remained awake.
He sat alone atop a hill overlooking the village.
Below him, lanterns glowed softly in the darkness. freewebnσvel.cѳm
The sight was peaceful.
Comforting.
Yet despite the calm atmosphere, Kai’s thoughts were focused elsewhere.
On his greatest secret.
The Divine Evolution Authority.
Since awakening, he had barely examined it.
The settlement required attention.
The village required leadership.
And recently, Iris’s birth had occupied everyone’s attention.
Now, however, he finally had time.
Kai opened his divine interface.
A golden screen materialized before him.
Authority: Divine Evolution
Rank: Beginner
Authority Energy: 10
Available Functions:
• Evolution Analysis
• Evolution Guidance
• Evolution Enhancement
Locked Functions:
• Advanced Evolution
• Bloodline Fusion
• Species Creation
• Authority Evolution
Kai’s eyes widened.
Species Creation?
Bloodline Fusion?
Those abilities sounded absurd.
Even the names alone suggested incredible potential.
Unfortunately, every advanced function remained locked.
Only the beginner abilities were currently available.
Still, even beginner abilities could be valuable.
Kai selected Evolution Analysis.
Immediately, a new screen appeared.
Select Target
Kai considered his options.
Then he chose Luna.
Golden light flashed.
Information began appearing before him.
Name: Luna
Race: Nine-Tailed Fox Maiden
Current Stage: One-Tailed
Age: 18
Faith: High
Loyalty: Absolute
Potential: Extremely High
Current Affinity: Spirit
Possible Evolution Paths:
• Two-Tailed Fox Maiden
• Moon Fox Maiden
• Spirit Fox Maiden
• Dream Fox Maiden
• Hidden Path (Locked)
Evolution Probability: 82%
Kai froze.
The information was far more detailed than expected.
Potential.
Affinities.
Evolution paths.
Even loyalty.
The authority was essentially allowing him to examine the future development of his people.
And one detail immediately caught his attention.
A hidden evolution path.
What exactly did that mean?
Unfortunately, additional information remained unavailable.
His authority rank was too low.
Still, what he had already learned was astonishing.
Luna possessed multiple possible futures.
And apparently, she wasn’t unique.
Kai immediately selected another fox maiden.
Then another.
Then another.
Hours passed. freewebnøvel.com
The results continued surprising him.
Every fox maiden was different.
Some showed talent in elemental magic.
Others excelled in illusions.
A few possessed surprisingly high leadership potential.
One fox maiden named Mira displayed extraordinary aptitude for crafting.
Another named Sylvia possessed remarkable combat talent.
Their race wasn’t simply powerful.
It was diverse.
Each individual had unique strengths.
Which meant one thing.
A proper division of labor would dramatically improve the village’s growth.
Kai spent the rest of the night studying every fox maiden.
By dawn, he possessed a much clearer understanding of his people.
And more importantly, he finally understood the true value of Divine Evolution.
This authority wasn’t simply about making people stronger.
It was about guiding growth itself.
The implications were terrifying.
The next morning, Kai called a village meeting.
The fox maidens gathered near the central square.
Even little Iris sat among them.
Although she spent most of the meeting trying to chase butterflies.
Kai stood before everyone.
"I have some new assignments."
The fox maidens listened attentively.
Over the past weeks, everyone had mostly worked wherever needed.
Now, however, Kai possessed enough information to specialize their roles.
"Mira."
The fox maiden blinked.
"Yes, My Lord?"
"I want you to oversee construction and crafting."
Surprise appeared on her face.
"Me?"
Kai nodded.
"You have talent for it."
Mira smiled proudly.
"I won’t disappoint you."
"Sylvia."
A tall fox maiden stepped forward.
"You will assist Luna with combat training."
The warrior’s eyes brightened.
"Understood."
One assignment followed another.
Farmers.
Hunters.
Gatherers.
Builders.
Scouts.
By the time the meeting ended, everyone possessed a more defined role.
The results became apparent almost immediately.
Productivity increased.
Efficiency improved.
Progress accelerated.
Kai couldn’t help smiling.
All because of information gained from the authority.
Yet he still hadn’t touched Evolution Guidance.
That evening, curiosity won once more.
He opened the authority interface again.
This time, he selected Luna.
A new option appeared.
Evolution Guidance
Current Cost: 1 Authority Energy
Proceed?
Kai hesitated briefly.
Then accepted.
Golden light flowed from the authority.
A notification appeared.
Guidance Successful
Target: Luna
Spirit Affinity Growth Increased
Evolution Probability Increased
Minor Improvement Achieved
Authority Energy Remaining: 9
Kai immediately looked toward Luna.
At first, nothing seemed different.
Then he noticed a faint silver glow surrounding her.
The effect lasted only a moment before disappearing.
Interesting.
Very interesting.
The authority had actually influenced her growth.
Not dramatically.
But noticeably.
Which meant the authority wasn’t merely informational.
It could actively interfere with evolution.
Kai’s heart began racing.
If beginner abilities could accomplish this much...
What would advanced abilities achieve?
Bloodline Fusion.
Species Creation.
Authority Evolution.
The possibilities were endless.
For the first time since awakening, Kai realized something important.
The Nine-Tailed Fox Maidens were not his greatest treasure.
The Sacred World Tree was not his greatest treasure.
Divine Evolution was.
Because while races and resources had limits...
Evolution itself had none.
Given enough time, effort, and understanding, this authority might allow him to transform an ordinary civilization into something extraordinary.
And that made it dangerous.
Extremely dangerous.
If other gods learned about it, they would become interested.
Very interested.
The kind of interested that started wars.
Kai immediately made a decision.
This secret would remain buried.
Nobody would learn about Divine Evolution.
Not Luna.
Not the fox maidens.
Not future allies.
Nobody.
At least not until he possessed enough strength to protect himself.
Only fools revealed their trump cards too early.
As darkness settled across the realm, Kai stood beneath the Sacred World Tree.
The giant tree swayed gently in the night breeze.
Above him, silver blossoms continued growing.
Some would eventually become new fox maidens.
Others might produce exceptionally talented individuals.
The future remained unwritten.
Yet for the first time, Kai felt a sense of confidence.
His civilization possessed potential.
His authority possessed potential.
And most importantly...
He had only begun exploring either of them.
Far above, hidden among the branches of the Sacred World Tree, another Spirit Blossom quietly grew larger.
The Nine-Tailed Divine Empire was still in its infancy.
But its foundation had begun to take shape.
And foundations determined everything.
