Chosen Evolution: I can load the protagonist template

Chapter 541: A Promising Future or Random Skills?
Cheng Tian pulled out a dark gold necklace that, theoretically, only he could equip.

Among them, the effects of black particles, mirror reflection, and spatial control are universal and can be triggered by others as well, but Cheng Tian has an additional skill synergy effect.

The enhanced spatial control was the most unexpected feature. Cheng Tian never imagined that this thing could be linked to the Void Garage.

Under normal circumstances, all the dungeon rewards a player earns must be carried over to the main storyline to complete the dungeon; there are almost no exceptions.

But now, an exception has appeared.

Cheng Tian gained the authority to bypass the main storyline and send items into the spatial dimension.

You can also think of it as a dedicated delivery service for Cheng Tian's instance space. This way, even if Cheng Tian accidentally fails the main quest and has to face the evacuation route and give up all his income, there are still at least 8 items that can be sent back to the space.

It's not a straightforward enhancement effect, but there's a lot of room for maneuver within it.

In addition, although the duration was very short, Cheng Tian did indeed become a giant serpent. This can even be seen from the title he received. During his fusion with the giant serpent, Cheng Tian was even treated as a legitimate local deity by the planetary will, Gaiad.

Under the influence of this special identity, Cheng Tian also gained limited authority to command the Orochi Eight Generals.

On one hand, he is hated by all the Yamata no Orochi, but on the other hand, he can openly command the eight serpent heads to do things for him. In this regard, Cheng is even a little impatient to go to other dungeons with Yamata no Orochi to show them who the real Orochi is.

For some reason, Cheng Tian could feel a sense of simplicity and authenticity in this dark gold necklace, which was clearly of higher rarity.

It doesn't have the complex unlocking mechanism of the original Sun Mask, nor does it have some of the most visually stunning enhancements, but it does offer genuine improvements.

Attribute bonuses, resistance bonuses, attack effects, shield enhancements, private delivery, new henchmen...

There's really nothing to criticize.

"It's good stuff, but it's only suitable for me."

Cheng Tian calmed himself down and, as if presenting a treasure, pushed the item description box in front of the others.

Just like Cheng Tian felt when he saw Eileen's belt that required 51 points of agility, others would probably feel the same way when they saw the requirement of 80 points of spirit or killing the giant snake.

But Eileen looked disdainful and shoved the item she had drawn directly into Cheng Tian's hand.

"See for yourself~"

Eileen's arrogant tone made Cheng Tian raise an eyebrow. Then, when his gaze fell on the miniature Yamata no Orochi in his hand, which looked like a miniature statue in a petri dish, Cheng Tian was stunned.

[Orochi Primal Gene: Golden Legend/Lv-, Special Item, Enhancement Item. A special item containing the original genetic material of Orochi. When used, it grants the user at least 2 and up to 8 Bloodline Enhancement Gauges.]

For each new bloodline enhancement slot added, all your attributes will permanently decrease by 2.

[Additional Note: This item allows the user to be compatible with multiple bloodlines, but the strength of the compatible bloodlines cannot differ too much, otherwise bloodline imbalance will occur, increasing the risk of the character dying suddenly or even losing their save file.]

...Huh? Something's not right. Is this really an item that players can use?

Having just completed his bloodline transformation in the previous dungeon, turning from a human into a vampire, Cheng Tian's understanding of bloodline enhancement was clearly much deeper. The abilities derived from bloodlines were already well-known, and the permanent attribute bonuses from changing bloodlines were already substantial enough. But this Orochi could actually allow players to be compatible with up to eight bloodlines!?

But Cheng Tian quickly realized that 2 to 8 did not necessarily mean 8, and the cost of increasing bloodline had already been given in advance, which was -2 to all attributes, for a total reduction of 8.

From this perspective alone, if a player is incredibly lucky and their bloodline enhancement gauge jumps to 8, wouldn't they experience a -14 to all attributes first?
If every main story dungeon is rated S, then theoretically it would be equivalent to the attribute point gains from at least four or five dungeons!
Perhaps eight bloodlines represent a promising future, but if there is no future to begin with, then it's purely a negative outcome...

In addition, the information in the additional instructions is also clearly a warning. It seems to be compatible with up to eight bloodlines, but there is a core issue called "bloodline balance".

Cheng Tian, ​​who owns a dinosaur laboratory, has some authority to speak on this matter.

The laboratory has "original genetic genome samples of super-powered dinosaurs", but Cheng Tian cannot cram all the gene fragments into the same dinosaur at once, as the ultimate consequence of over-cramming would be gene collapse.

If even dinosaurs couldn't do that, then humans are even more delicate.

Currently, it can be seen from the panel that the bloodline has no level or rarity. However, it's obvious that ordinary vampires are no match for Cheng Tian's Sunwalker.

In other words, if Cheng Tian wanted to create an internal energy-type bloodline and combine it with his vampire bloodline to attempt a primordial creation of the world, he would most likely have to turn into a Creeper first...

However, just as Cheng Tian was conjuring up an image of a gorilla surnamed Zheng wielding a knife and roaring wildly in his mind, a series of spatial notifications popped up in front of him.

[You have been detected to possess the S-level talent 'Game Master']

[You have been detected to possess the special item "Yamata no Orochi Primal Gene"]

You can permanently consume "Orochi's Primal Genes" to further enhance "Game Master".

Each time you enter a new dungeon, you can choose between a "random fixed template" and a "random skill template".

[Random Skill Template: This template will randomly select 8 options, including template skills and template weapons, from multiple character templates that match the scenario. You will then select and confirm the combination to finally construct a "Random Skill Template" with 1 weapon and 4 skills.]

If you are not satisfied with any of the options in this template, you can also abandon the random skill template and revert to the random fixed template.

Upon seeing the refreshed space notification, Cheng Tian's face contorted as if he were eating a sour plum.

This enhancement change can be roughly explained using a specific term.

Dota skill random mode.

Some skills are reasonably strong when distributed across different characters, but some skills become overpowered or even bugged when concentrated on the same character template.

Then the problem is coming...

Should you choose the option with a promising future, or the random skill template?

(End of this chapter)