With a thought, Han Sen immediately brought up the system panel.
It was time to convert the massive sum of money he hadn't spent into immediate combat power!
After maxing out Monsterification, Han Sen still had a hefty 130,000 Source Points remaining!
However, at this point, Overgrowth, which was more than halfway through its upgrade, became increasingly expensive with each point added.
Yet, the effect of this SSR-level ability was simple and brutal: it directly enhanced all bodily functions, and the higher the level, the more terrifying the amplification.
Since it was a necessary expenditure, Han Sen naturally didn't feel any heartache.
"System, add points!"
"Source Points consumed × 32000, Overgrowth level increased! Lv6 -> Lv7!"
"Source Points consumed × 64000, Overgrowth level increased! Lv7 -> Lv8!"
"Source Points: 39691"
The command was given, and the points were allocated.
In the blink of an eye, nearly 100,000 Source Points were instantly refined!
An indescribable, immense power surged silently and rapidly, but Han Sen, who was already accustomed to all of this, firmly suppressed it within his body.
The formidable physique, surpassing the disaster level, began to show its signs at this moment; he even absorbed this sudden surge of immense energy without his Monsterification human form transformation being passively dispelled.
Han Sen could clearly feel that whether it was strength, speed, or the vitality and toughness of his cells, everything was skyrocketing at an astonishing rate.
Finally, only an invisible energy aftershock quietly erupted from his body, spreading out like ripples.
The lights inside the moving train carriage flickered violently a few times, and the train itself emitted a slight, more noticeable metallic twisting sound than before, then quickly returned to normal.
Han Sen raised an eyebrow slightly; it seemed that even with significant enhancements in human form, energy leakage was still unavoidable, and he would need to be even more restrained in crowded places in the future.
In the control room, several train attendants were startled by the alarm, looking at the instantly chaotic yet quickly returning to normal pointers on the dashboard, exchanging glances.
"What's going on? That tremor just now…"
"Data shows everything is normal; it might just be a minor issue at a track joint."
"Observe it a bit longer, and if there's no problem, manually clear the alarm."
"M City is almost here, everyone, stay alert!"
"…"
They naturally wouldn't know that this minor anomaly originated from a certain passenger undergoing a non-human evolution.
Han Sen slowly opened his eyes, a sharp glint flashing within them.
With just two point allocations, nearly 100,000 Source Points were exhausted, but the resulting improvement was also evident.
His Monster main body, in its normal state, had firmly stepped into the peak of the Demon-level, taking a big step closer to the threshold of the Dragon-level.
And his human form at this moment also rose with the tide; his theoretical strength was estimated to be between strong Demon-level mid and weak Demon-level upper.
He could easily suppress ordinary Demon-level Monsters with one hand, even without transforming.
However, for now, that was all he could do.
Overgrowth Lv9 required a staggering 128,000 Source Points; even with the rich woman Psykos funding him, Han Sen would need to save up for a while before he could upgrade.
"So next, it's the UR abilities."
Megaton Split and Fusion Combination, these two abilities complemented each other, possessing infinite potential, and were among Han Sen's core trump cards for the future.
"Source Points consumed × 10000, Megaton Split level increased! Lv1 -> Lv2!"
"Source Points consumed × 10000, Fusion Combination level increased! Lv1 -> Lv2!"
"Source Points: 19691"
Another 20,000 Source Points were instantly refined!
Although each only increased by one level, Han Sen could feel that the cells within his body seemed to become more active, filled with the urge to split and the desire to fuse.
Whether it was the base strength of the split bodies, the upper limit of cell storage, or the power amplification and stability after fusion, all saw significant improvements.
With not many Source Points remaining, Han Sen made a decision after a brief consideration.
As his strength increased, the R-level Spike Armor was showing signs of becoming outdated.
It was only because he possessed the terrifyingly durable Ferocious Beast Body; otherwise, the fragile armor would have long been exposed as a weakness.
As the only innate ability of this body, Han Sen wanted to see if there was any hidden potential within it.
If he could turn this carapaced armor into a removable battlesuit, similar to those superheroes and Kamen Riders next door, and add some cool particle effects, that would be perfect!
While imagining the classic armor designs from his memory, Han Sen completed the commands for ability upgrade and evolution.
"Source Points consumed × 2560, Spike Armor level increased! LvMax!"
"Source Points consumed × 10000, ability evolution completed!"
"Spike Armor (R) LvMax -> Shadow Armor (SR) Lv1!"
"Source Points: 7131"
In an instant, a completely different sense of power surged through him.
In Han Sen's perception, the originally solid, alloy-like carapaced armor seemed to have been imbued with life, transforming into a flowing liquid substance that could be used freely even in human form.
"Shadow Armor (SR) Lv1: A special battlesuit that has undergone multiple variations through the will of its owner. The shadow material composing the battlesuit is similar to liquid memory metal, possessing functions such as 'Solid Defense', 'Damage Absorption', 'Automatic Counter-damage', and 'Form Transformation'."
"Ah, this… it actually worked!"
In Han Sen's eyes, a hint of surprise was replaced by delight.
He clearly felt that the thoughts about cool battlesuits that had flashed through his mind before the evolution seemed to have truly influenced the direction of this evolution!
On top of the original Spike Armor, not only was the core 'Form Transformation' function added, but the material also upgraded from the original bio-composed insect carapace to this sci-fi-like "shadow material."
It could freely change form and be customized according to Han Sen's will!
According to the information naturally fed back to the user by the ability, the newly born Shadow Armor was transformed from Han Sen's own biomass and directly powered by the energy drawn from his body.
It could appear locally like a second skin to provide protection, attach to existing clothing to enhance defense and add self-repair functions, or even fully cover his body as a complete battlesuit, providing all-around offensive and defensive bonuses.
As Han Sen willed it, below his palm, where surveillance couldn't record, a flowing black substance seeped out from beneath his skin.
First, it condensed into a sharp spike, then quickly transformed into various shapes—
A small knife, a shield, a hammer, and even tentacles as fine as hair.
"The freedom is almost maximized, isn't it? Not bad!"
If he had to say, his current innate ability was more like a combination of the Venom symbiote and nanotech armor, except that there was no chattering alien symbiote will or a high-level AI worth a few small targets within the battlesuit.
Suppressing the body's instinctive urge to immediately experience a "Henshin" moment, Han Sen felt the cool, liquid sensation flowing over his skin, and in a profound way, he seemed to understand something.
While copied abilities were powerful, they always seemed to be separated by an invisible barrier, more like external plugins.
However, the initial form of Shadow Armor, Hardened Shell, this very first inherent ability, truly felt like a part of himself, possessing infinite possibilities.
"So, this potential for directional evolution based on one's own will and desires seems to only apply to my unique innate ability? No wonder…"
If that was the case, the next stage of evolution for his innate ability was even more worth looking forward to.
Unfortunately, the SR-level Shadow Armor still contained a strong Monster aura, making it very easy to be detected by the widely popularized Monster detection machines.
Its dark color also made it look completely villainous; even if Han Sen wore it in human form, it would most likely be judged as an evil product of some Monster experiment.
Analyzing the pros and cons of his innate armor in his mind, Han Sen realized that it was almost impossible to disguise his Monster armor as a hero battlesuit at this stage.
After all, the Hero Association's analysts weren't fools, and their various black technology detection instruments weren't just for show.
"It seems there are still many options to optimize for the next upgrade."
However, that was a matter for later.