I am the Clone of a Death Row Inmate

’So, in other words, I’m the only one who ”fast-forwarded” by about eight or nine seconds.’

Su Ze was reminded of digestive aids like the Acceleration Fruit. On the surface, they appeared to grant the user ”Time Acceleration,” but in reality, they had nothing to do with ”time” at all. They simply sped up the user’s metabolism, increasing the digestion speed of Evolutionary Material and creating the illusion of Time Acceleration.

He didn’t know if this golden energy worked on the same principle as the Acceleration Fruit, or if it truly involved the Time Domain.

If it were the former, it would be fine. If it were the latter, however, then the level of this golden energy was likely beyond his imagination.

But in either case, the golden energy’s effect on digesting Evolutionary Material was undeniable. It far surpassed the Acceleration Fruit and any other digestive aid Su Ze had ever seen.

’It seems this golden energy can’t be stored, nor is it suitable for direct absorption.

’Luckily, I only absorbed a tiny amount just now. Any more, and it might have interrupted my Bloodthirsty skill. I would have had no choice but to turn back.’

Without the extra strength provided by the Bloodthirsty skill, he wouldn’t dare linger here for long.

Su Ze suddenly realized that when there was no Evolutionary Material in his body to digest, absorbing the golden energy was a complete waste. It served no purpose; he could only watch as it slowly dissipated.

’Maybe... I should absorb the next extract now?’

Su Ze considered the idea. It seemed plausible. The Golden Bloodline Crystal was fully digested, and he was due to absorb the next extract anyway.

All his skills were now upgraded. As long as he absorbed and digested the next extract, he could directly push for his fifth evolution.

’This is a rare opportunity. These Marine Beasts have this miraculous golden energy that can save me time digesting the extract. I might not be so lucky in the future.’

’After all, all signs indicate that this golden energy isn’t something the beasts are born with, but is caused by external factors.’

’If I miss this chance, digesting a Tier 6 extract in the future would take at least another two or three years.’

’Besides, I have the extracts on me...’

Having made his decision, Su Ze left the deep sea and began to ascend toward the surface.

Along the way, he swept up a large number of smaller Marine Beasts, intending to use them to extend the duration of his Bloodthirsty skill.

He sent out his Perception Tentacles, continuously expanding his search radius. Soon, he discovered several small islands.

He chose what looked to be the safest and quietest island and used Water Escape to arrive at its shore.

Su Ze deactivated his ”Expansion” skill, returned to his normal human size, and stepped onto the island.

He had only reverted to his normal size; the power boost from Bloodthirsty was still active. He could change back at any time simply by reactivating ”Expansion.”

The beasts he had carried ashore came pouring out of his liquid body, spilling all over the small island.

Su Ze had specifically chosen these beasts for their small size and weakness. He had injected all of them with a weakening toxin, and every single one was unconscious.

Next, Su Ze deactivated his Liquid Life skill, returning to his flesh-and-blood form.

’It’s safer to be in a flesh-and-blood body when absorbing an extract.’

’Which extract should I absorb?’ Su Ze began to ponder the question.

He had two Tier 6 extracts and one Purple Bloodline Crystal on him.

Although Su Ze was only a Saint-rank Overlord, he would have no problem absorbing a Tier 6 extract, which was above his level.

One of the two Tier 6 extracts was a prize he had won at the Tri-Continental Overlord Exchange Tournament—a Tier 6, Grade-A extract.

The skill within that extract was usable, but Su Ze wasn’t entirely satisfied with it. Besides, he preferred to absorb a Tier 6, S-rank extract.

So he set aside the Tier 6, Grade-A extract for the time being.

As for the other Tier 6 extract, Su Ze had obtained it from the Divine Dice by drawing the alien beast known as the ”Mirage King.”

Liou Wenxin had speculated that this extract’s quality might have reached S-rank. The quality was certainly high enough, but since it came from an alien beast, its specific skills were difficult to analyze.

Absorbing this extract would be a bit of a gamble, as he couldn’t be sure if the skills it contained would be a good fit.

As for the Purple Bloodline Crystal from the Shepherd King, that was a choice he couldn’t go wrong with. Even if it didn’t synergize well with his other skills, this type of Divine Skill Prototype was typically powerful enough on its own.

Using the Bloodthirsty skill just now had already shown him the power of a Divine Skill Prototype.

So, Su Ze had two choices: take a gamble on the Mirage King Extract, or play it safe with the Bloodline Crystal.

SPLAT!

Su Ze casually swatted a beast to death, extending Bloodthirsty’s duration by ten seconds.

At the same time, he made his decision. He would continue with another Bloodline Crystal!

’I can save the Mirage King Extract. It won’t be too late to absorb it after I become a Supreme.’

’Who knows? By then, I might have a better and safer option.’

He immediately took out the Purple Bloodline Crystal. First, he used his Perception Tentacles to scan the surrounding area to ensure there were no hidden dangers. Then, he composed himself and, while he was at it, killed another beast.

Finally, he raised the Purple Bloodline Crystal and plunged it fiercely into his arm.

Having absorbed two Bloodline Crystals before, Su Ze was now familiar with the process. The moment his blood touched the crystal and began to react, he immediately used the evolutionary power and Spiritual Power within his body to connect with the Bloodline Crystal.