Jia'er carefully inspected the information panel, noting that the changes were minor, only showing consciousness and magnetic sense as new attributes.

"The difference between the average and the maximum value is that big?"

"That's potential," 8051 replied.

"You mentioned before that consciousness controls spirit. Can spirit be quantified as well? I recall that in games, they use something called mental power."

"Yes, spirit can be quantified, but it doesn't need to be displayed directly. Based on the previous consciousness standard, we can set the initial spirit amount when independent consciousness first emerged at 10. Does that work for you?"

"Yes, that's fine."

"Now, because the consciousness of ordinary individuals is untrained and diffuse, the ratio of consciousness to spirit is 1:10. This means 1 unit of consciousness controls 10 units of spirit. You can calculate it yourself. When consciousness reaches 100, it begins to condense automatically, and at 300, it takes form. Of course, these are untrained standards. How you train it is up to you. As for the primary consciousness, your consciousness to spirit ratio is 1:30. Please explore ways to utilize mental power on your own."

"Uh... 8051."

"Now, about magnetic sense. Seventy-five percent of your body is composed of polarized cells. This is a very high standard, neither good nor bad. However, because your total electric charge has reached 300, the Tentacle GaGa Beast can now sense magnetism, just as it senses heat or wind. If you're detailed, you might even sense the planetary magnetic field. Please explore how you will develop this further on your own."

"Uh, 8051."

"Hmm?"

"Don't get addicted to saying 'please explore on your own.'"

"......"

"Now, about the internal system."

"Don't ignore me!"

"It's quite simple; it's just that your previous reptilian internal system had some additions, like the water sack. Then, when the phase completion perfected the body, all parts were adjusted for cohesion, evolving the internal system to best suit the present form of the Tentacle GaGa Beast. So, really, it's just a naming thing. So, did you have anything else to add?" 8051 looked at the primary consciousness.

"Never mind, go on."

"I'm asking you to explore on your own because I also don't know everything. Now, about the evolution of the space."

"Ah, okay."

"Firstly, quantification—some aspects have been quantified to help the primary consciousness understand better and to describe certain things more accurately. If the primary consciousness has no objections, some quantifications will maintain the system's standards."

"No objections."

"Alright, then your presence in the space each time is limited to the time equivalent to 30 days on the Dual Moon Star. This doesn't necessarily mean a month on Dual Moon Star. The specific Dual Moon Star calendar will only exist once the primary consciousness or its species' civilization comes up with a calendar, as they currently can't independently calculate the current calendar due to different time perceptions."

"External factors. Hmm, hehe."

"......"

"For biological editing, the previous method is continued, but there are changes. The primary consciousness can now use evolution points to enhance certain components. For example, your lengthened bipedal legs now paired with wide feet can achieve a speed of 15 through cooperation of body parts. If you spend 100 evolution points to upgrade, speed can increase to 20. Since the body is a whole, enhancing one component involves adjustments throughout the body. The higher the upgrade level, the more adjustments are needed, like strengthening the heart or altering muscle density when upgrading legs. 8051 noted and continued."

"Since each body part has a limit, infinite enhancement is not possible. Moreover, with each enhancement, the evolution points required increase. For instance, bipedal legs need 100 points for the first upgrade, 300 for the second, and 1000 for the third. Replacing an upgraded component requires upgrading from its basic state. Returning components only refund their base evolution points, not the points spent on upgrades. Additionally, component upgrades generally boost potential or peak values, meaning max standards aren't instantly achieved at birth or without training. Being a commentator is truly taxing!" 8051 remarked.

"Another change in the space is that it's more like the outside world now, though still devoid of us or any life aside from basic plants."

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"Oh, dizzy."

"Think slowly if you're dizzy. I'll continue." 8051 ignored the primary consciousness's slow thinking pace and resumed its task.

"Currently, Tentacle GaGa Beast's upgradable components are as follows:"

"Vocal Cords

Can be upgraded to level five (can speak like humans at level three).

Mainly affects: Brain, Mouth, and Hearing.

Next level requirement: 50."

"Bipedal Legs

Can be upgraded to level four, enhancing speed and load capacity.

Mainly affects: Feet, Skeleton, Heart, Brain, Muscle.

Speed: 15 (current)——20 (next level).

Next level requirement: 100."

"Electric Tentacle Claws

Can be upgraded to level three, enhancing flexibility and grip strength.

Mainly affects: Muscle, Brain.

Next level requirement: 100."

"Electric Tentacles

Can be upgraded to level three, enhancing binding, flexibility, and whipping strength.

Mainly affects: Muscle, Brain.

Next level requirement: 80."

Continuous information panels surrounded Jia'er's consciousness. He glanced around in silence, perusing the descriptions to confirm what he needed to understand and his future objectives.

"Is that all?"

"Yes, that's pretty much it. Everything unsaid requires the primary consciousness to explore—beep!—those areas." 8051 checked the memory bank while responding.

"Got it, everything else needs—beep!—. Seriously, why does the system create so many areas requiring—beep!—? Can't it just show everything?"

"That's all to train you primary consciousnesses. Training." 8051 emphasized sternly.

"Alright, alright."

"With only 11 evolution points, I can't do much. That’s enough for now."

"If only I had accumulated more before coming in."

"By the way, how do tasks appear? Do they show up once I leave?"

"I can only say tasks aren't immediately available; you need to trigger them. Additionally, main tasks aren't fixed and are tailored to the primary consciousness's conditions. As for how to trigger them, that's for you to—beep!—figure out," 8051 calmly stated.

"……"

"By the way, if I upgrade my vocal cords, what sounds will I be able to make?"

"Probably things like ah ah, oh oh, hmm, but definitely not 'yamete,' that would be level three," 8051 considered before responding.

"…… Sweat, what have you been looking at in my memory?"

"Nothing much. You should ask what you have in your memory," 8051 replied casually.

"Uh, never mind."

"Oh, do I need to rename again?"

"No need, since you didn't edit this time. Regarding component upgrade evolution, unless there's a significant change in body form, like growing wings, renaming isn't required. But you can if you want."

"Good, naming is troublesome, and I can't just use an ordinary one."

"All your names are ordinary," 8051 lightly criticized.

"What?"

"Nothing. So, are you going to confirm completion?"

"Yes, let's confirm completion. The terrestrial world—I’m looking forward to it."

"Species..."

"Oh, right, bye, 8051."

"Alright, then. Species editing complete. Exiting biological editing space."

As it went dark, Jia'er left the biological editing space world.

"Interesting life. When reaching civilization, should I stay? Time normalizes post-civilization... I'll ponder it slowly; after all, I've been around for so long."

The ethereal voice echoed in the space, which was now empty of any life.

...

All around was darkness...

"What’s this situation?"

Clumsily maneuvering its head and limbs to stretch outward, it felt like there was a wall surrounding him, sticky all over but without a sense of suffocation, just warmth and still air.

"Could it be..."

Tentacle GaGa (let's just call it GaGa, adding "Tentacle" feels strange—not that there's any discrimination or anything). GaGa considered the closest possibility.

With force, it stretched its limbs, striking the wall encasing it.

Thunk!

"No reaction, pretty hard. Let's try again!"

This time, pulling its limbs and neck inward within the cramped space, it gathered strength and even used weak internal currents to stimulate its limbs for another push.

Thunk... Crack!

Light seeped through the cracks, and a breeze blew in, making GaGa shiver.

The head pierced out with the horn first, limbs followed through the cracks. Wiggling its limbs, the left foot felt solid ground, then dizziness struck, causing GaGa, still with an egg shell like a turtle's shattered shell, to lose balance and fall, the shell breaking further to free the nape tentacle.

"Darn, the head won't come out." Fidgeting limbs and neck, the head remained stuck in the eggshell.

"Goodness, me, the great primary consciousness, can't even get out of an eggshell. Gah—" Pulling all limbs and tentacles back into the shell, gathering strength for another hit at the intact shell part.

Crack!

"Oh, sunlight, I finally see you." (Finally born =.=)

Azure sky, white clouds, and the sun that warms the world.

Suddenly, a shadow loomed.

"What’s that?"

Struggling, GaGa wobbled to stand, legs still weak but aided by the tail to stabilize the young body.

A giant face appeared before GaGa, almost toppling the newly standing creature. A closer look revealed it to be an adult female Tentacle GaGa Beast.

"Phew, don't pop up like that; you scared me."

Gently lifting GaGa with tentacle claws, the adult Tentacle GaGa Beast used its tongue to clean the mucus and eggshell, though reluctant, GaGa held its breath and stood still, unable to articulate the feeling in its newly stirring heart.

Once the newborn creature was cleaned, the adult Tentacle GaGa Beast focused on another hatching creature nearby. Similarly relieved yet slightly disappointed, GaGa also turned its gaze to the new creature.

"What's this, can't even get out of the shell," GaGa thought, feeling gleeful at the sight of the creature only extending its head and two legs. GaGa then shifted its focus to the surroundings.

Hundreds of adult Tentacle GaGa Beasts came into view, dozens of nests hatching young ones, averaging two to four per nest. "Looks like the current task is to locate an electric mineral mine, as relying on naturally available amounts only allows for two to three eggs per nest, with some failing to hatch."

"Reproduction numbers, besides previously considered external and internal factors, are also limited by the nutrients needed for newborns. It's good you thought of those factors," 8051 praised the primary consciousness. This was the response from 8051 when asked about reproduction numbers in the space.

Then GaGa noticed all the newly hatched creatures began consuming their eggshells once cleaned by the adult Tentacle GaGa Beast.

"Conservation... huh?"

Turning to its own shell, GaGa took a bite. "After eating raw meat for so many years, why fear this?"

"Mmm, sweet and sugary, tastes a bit like candy." Crunch!

Swallowing the eggshell in a few bites, GaGa glanced at the bulging belly, satisfied with a contented burp.

"So, what’s next...?"