33: Gene value enhancement

"Ding! Do you want to strengthen your genes?"

Just then, the System's prompt sounded again.

"Yes."

After understanding the importance of genes, Lin Xingyu unhesitatingly chose to agree and continued to consume the evolution fruit.

A large amount of evolutionary power integrated into his body, beginning to transform his life essence.

Initially, he didn't feel much change, only a slight warmth in his body, as if he were soaking in a hot spring.

But as more and more evolutionary power surged in, this feeling gradually intensified.

"Crack—"

A soft sound came from the depths of his Soul, as if some restraint had been broken.

He could clearly feel that every cell in his body was cheering, greedily absorbing the evolutionary power.

Meridians, bones, muscles, five senses... he seemed to have undergone a baptism of rebirth, completely renewed from the inside out.

This wonderful feeling made him intoxicated and unable to extricate himself... [Gene Value: 115]

As the last trace of evolutionary power was absorbed, Lin Xingyu's gene value finally settled at 115.

The System had just explained that the Blue Star Human Race's gene value is 100.

This strengthening increased his gene value by a full 15 points.

Lin Xingyu felt the surging power within him, his mouth almost splitting to the back of his head.

Gene enhancement was indeed a qualitative leap!

It is said that when one's life level increases, new abilities, or rather innate Divine Abilities, will Awaken.

His current gene value increase wasn't much yet; once the quantitative change led to a qualitative change, he too would Awaken an innate Divine Ability.

This was another path to becoming stronger.

It seems he had underestimated the effect of the evolution fruit before!

It is worth mentioning that breaking through a Bottleneck will also unlock a gene lock and increase gene value.

The Bottleneck mentioned here is a racial Bottleneck.

For example, the Blue Star Human Race's racial Bottleneck is God Rank; when the Blue Star Human Race breaks through to God Rank, a gene lock will be opened.

Many races in the Myriad Worlds have reached their current level through generations of effort.

According to the System, the Xylos Human Race, also a Human Race, is born with Rank Nine strength and will reach an even more terrifying level in adulthood.

This is because the Xylos Human Race has a higher life level, or higher bloodline.

Genes are profound and complex.

The Blue Star Human Race has only been on the path of evolution for three hundred years, which is considered a beginner level in the Myriad Worlds... After eating the evolution fruit, Lin Xingyu tidied up a bit, preparing to continue hunting monsters.

While improving his genes, he also needed to find suitable spirit seeds to devour to help him Breakthrough to Rank Two.

With a thought, he teleported outside with Li Hongyang.

"Let's go, keep hunting monsters!"

Lin Xingyu didn't explain much, just greeted him and walked forward.

Li Hongyang stood rooted to the spot, his mind a mess.

He opened his mouth, wanting to ask something, but ultimately closed it and silently followed.

Lin Xingyu, walking ahead, glanced at Li Hongyang, feeling a hint of disdain.

Ever since he was enslaved, this guy had become a bit dull.

Slow to react, completely lacking his previous cleverness.

Could there be some after-effects?

...The two continued their journey, encountering many exotic beasts along the way, all of which were easily killed by Lin Xingyu.

Compared to Lin Xingyu's effortless ease, Li Hongyang was struggling a bit.

His spirit seed could enhance his strength, and to fully utilize this advantage, he had equipped himself with an F-Rank greatsword.

Due to his lower Rank, he had to exert all his strength with each attack.

After this period of fighting, he was already exhausted.

To avoid losing face in front of Lin Xingyu, he could only grit his teeth and persevere.

After all, he could see Lin Xingyu's occasional disdainful glances.

He wanted to strive to be a qualified subordinate, to show his usefulness so he wouldn't be abandoned.

Ever since he met Lin Xingyu, he had seen too many things beyond his comprehension.

He had imagined countless scenarios, only to overturn his conjectures countless times.

Finally, he came to a conclusion—Lin Xingyu was not an existence he could fathom.

Now, he even felt somewhat fortunate to follow Lin Xingyu.

Although he lost his freedom, at least he saw a new world, a world far beyond his imagination.

Perhaps, by following Lin Xingyu, he too could step onto the Peak of the world.

After realizing this, he adjusted his mindset and contentedly acted as a subordinate.

Although he felt immense pressure in front of Lin Xingyu.

But to avoid falling behind, he could only grit his teeth and persevere.

As long as he kept up with Lin Xingyu's pace, his future would be limitless... The two arrived at a jungle area.

Li Hongyang stepped on the soft earth, each step cautious.

His hand gripped the greatsword tightly, ready to attack at any moment, guarding against potential ambushes.

"Old Ape, relax a bit!"

Lin Xingyu patted Li Hongyang's shoulder, startling him.

Li Hongyang's spirit seed was [Soul-Shaking Giant Ape], so Lin Xingyu called him "Old Ape."

This kind of address is common on Blue Star; for example, Wang Ledian is often called "wrench Man" by others.

Lin Xingyu's confidence stemmed from his strength.

Li Hongyang, on the other hand, was different; lacking sufficient strength, he could only maintain high vigilance.

Seeing his reaction, Lin Xingyu shook his head and handed Li Hongyang a bottle of spring water.

"Here, have some water!"

These were all pre-bottled and chilled by Yao Lan, quite good for restoring Physique.

Li Hongyang took the water, twisted open the cap, and took a sip.

The cool spring water entered his stomach, washing away his fatigue.

He felt his whole body light, as if he had sublimated.

"Boss, what kind of drink is this?"

Li Hongyang's eyes widened, his face full of disbelief.

"Spring water!"

Lin Xingyu also took two gulps of spring water, saying casually.

Just then, a "rustling" sound came from a distance.

The two immediately picked up their weapons and looked in that direction.

"Whoosh—"

A stone the size of a millstone flew towards them; the two quickly dodged.

The stone grazed their clothes and struck a large tree.

"Bang—"

The tree trunk snapped, and wood chips flew.

"Roar—"

With a roar, a huge grayish-brown figure rushed from a distance.

The ground trembled slightly.

This was a monkey-like exotic beast, three meters tall, covered in a thick layer of keratin.

Its thick forearms were thicker than an adult's thigh.

"Rock Monkey!"

Lin Xingyu licked his lips, showing excitement.

These were gregarious exotic beasts; there must be a monkey troop nearby.

Sure enough, as soon as Lin Xingyu finished speaking, numerous sounds came from a distance.

"Old Ape, work's here!"

Lin Xingyu, holding his wind-splitting blade, charged forward.

"Swoosh—"

The blade light was like lightning, plunging into the Rock Monkey's chest.

The Rock Monkey's huge body crashed down.

Lin Xingyu stepped on the Rock Monkey, using it as leverage, and leaped high.

The wind-splitting blade slashed down towards the next Rock Monkey.

"Puff—"

...Facing the huge Rock Monkeys, Lin Xingyu still took them down one by one with a single strike.

Maximizing efficiency.

In fact, there was no particular technique; just a chaotic hack and slash, commonly known as the "Chaotic Wind Blade Technique."

Li Hongyang's side was different.

His greatsword collided with the Rock Monkey.

Not only did it fail to break its defense, but it also made his wrist numb from the shock.

Rock Monkeys were not only large but also exotic beasts known for their strength.

Generally, the Physique of humans of the same Rank could not compare to that of exotic beasts.

What's more, Li Hongyang's Rank was even lower than the Rock Monkey's.

Soon, he fell into a disadvantage... In the midst of the fierce battle, Lin Xingyu glanced at him.

Seeing that he was only at a disadvantage and not in life-threatening danger, he left him to it.

Strong individuals are forged through actual combat; more practice would do him good.