Matrix Survival: I Get A Random Chest Every Day

Chapter 1114 - 814: Source

"This is!"

Li Zheng suddenly regained consciousness and glanced at the time; it had been a full eight hours.

When he probed his body again with Spiritual Power, he was instantly dumbfounded.

On the surface of the Genetic Ability markings, such as Ice and Fire Attachment, Extreme Isolation, Shaping, he had seen before, each one was surrounded by six octagonal "Gene Units."

The markings in his body were originally flat, in other words, 2D shapes, but the appearance of the "Gene Units" made them three-dimensional.

"One, two, four, eight..." Li Zheng counted them one by one, "Sixty-four!"

Within eight hours, his unconscious self somehow managed to inscribe in his body sixty-four cubic forms composed of octagons!

According to the terminal, one octagon is one "Gene Unit!"

This means that there are 384 "Gene Units" within Li Zheng’s body!

And these cubes composed of 384 "Gene Units" connect via the edges of octagons, forming a "chain" that links several Genetic Abilities and so-called Middle Dantian.

The amount of Genetic Force in the Middle Dantian was also several hundred times more than before!

If the Genetic Force eight hours ago was a spring, now it’s a whole ocean!

Boom!

The air burst, and a pair of fully lightning-composed wings appeared behind Li Zheng; the Demon Thunder Wings were also vastly different than before.

Previously, the Demon Thunder Wings were merely sketched with simple lines, but now they were adorned with dense lightning feathers, appearing as if concealing power ready to explode.

Then, the Demon Thunder Wings gradually faded, reverting to the previous ethereal line form, finally trembling twice and dispersing into spots of lightning.

"This..." Li Zheng showed a look of sudden realization: "This is what the terminal referred to as ’Source’!"

He had just tried controlling the output rate of the Genetic Force and was able to freely control the unfolding form of the Demon Thunder Wings.

This is exactly like the ’Source’ effect mentioned by the terminal!

"The terminal’s calculation was wrong, ’Source’ is not a mutation form of a ’Gene Unit,’ but is assembled using enough ’Gene Units’!" Li Zheng mused: "Should I inform the terminal?"

He thought for a moment: "Forget it, previously when I asked him to try the ’Gene Unit,’ he refused; I’ll let him figure it out himself."

But this transformation definitely needs to be studied to see how it was achieved. If not looking for the terminal, then can only go to Yan Jinjin and the others.

"I must go to Block 375 and then test the power in Sin Domain."

Immediately, Li Zheng set off, leaving Block 4 to find Yan Jinjin at the Genetic Research Institute.

Block 375.

Yan Jinjin held a newly acquired research finding in hand, looking troubled: "Where did it go wrong? Our research direction is obviously correct, why can’t we get the desired results?"

Professor Renae across from him said: "The experimental subject numbered 390 successfully contained eighteen ’Gene Units’ in his body, which he reports is his limit. Adding more could be life-threatening."

"I know." Yan Jinjin put away the document, pacing unconsciously: "But this is unreasonable, why after gaining eighteen ’Gene Units,’ does he have more Genetic Force but his combat capability doesn’t improve at all?"

This contrasts sharply with their world’s cultivation methods, where deeper Magical Power yields stronger Techniques at the same level.

The same Celestial Thunder Technique, in the Qi Refining Stage may only summon bursts of thunder, but in the Nascent Soul Stage can call forth thunder from the Nine Heavens.

This is the qualitative change brought by Magical Power.

Yan Jinjin suddenly realized how superficial his world’s understanding of cultivation was; no predecessors seemed to have explored the principles of cultivation, only knowing to rigidly run cultivation techniques to enhance Cultivation, without understanding why it aids in cultivation or how routine techniques boost Cultivation.

If someone in that world had studied it, he wouldn’t be groping blindly now, only able to speculate widely and study intuitively.

"Professor Yan, Professor Renae, a visitor." The research assistant relayed from outside and hurried back to work.

"Visitor?" Yan Jinjin quickly walked outside: "The lord has come!"

Stepping outside, he indeed saw Li Zheng sitting there waiting.

Yan Jinjin quickly ran to Li Zheng, bowing deeply: "I did not know the lord was visiting; my inattentiveness in welcoming, please forgive me!"

Professor Renae followed behind, looking somewhat surprised at his demeanor.

Yan Jinjin usually doesn’t behave like this at the research institute; he maintains a lofty stance, always appearing superior to those less academically accomplished.

"Rise." Li Zheng was somewhat irritated with this routine, but it seemed habitual for Yan Jinjin in his original world, and despite repeatedly instructing him otherwise, Yan Jinjin couldn’t change.

"Thank you, my lord." Yan Jinjin rose, standing ready for orders.

Li Zheng smiled: "Relax a bit, this visit is just to ask about the cooperation in research and the outcomes achieved?"

"Reporting to the lord, cooperating with Professor Renae, I’ve successfully discovered the ’Gene Units.’ Yan Jinjin shared his latest findings with Li Zheng, which was nearly identical to what the terminal said.

"Currently, Professor Renae and I are researching how to master more ’Gene Units’ and link combat capabilities with Original Force, but progress is not very smooth."

Li Zheng nodded lightly while listening: "Hmm, good work. I’ve achieved some... results recently myself, but I have no clue, unable to articulate them. You have specialized equipment here, guide me for an inspection."

"The lord’s cultivation encountered a misstep?" Yan Jinjin was surprised, waving a hand: "Please follow me to the rear research room for an inspection."

Li Zheng rose to follow, weaving through the rear to enter a research room filled with various pieces of equipment; he had visited here last time, when Professor Renae conducted the inspection for him.

Lying on another machine, Yan Jinjin adeptly operated it, shortly staring at a result in shock: "This!!!"

Upon seeing this, Renae joined in, also stunned: "This is the complete form of the ’Gene Units’! This is what we need!"

Yan Jinjin quickly reacted, declaring: "Please wait a moment, my lord, while I meticulously record this."

Li Zheng nodded, watching him work, finding it slightly amusing.

A dignified cultivator doesn’t explore cultivation but toys with science.

If Yan Jinjin’s acquaintances from his original world knew this, what thoughts would arise?

Yan Jinjin couldn’t handle it solo, so Professor Renae helped in assisting, gathering all the data.

This process lasted over three hours, only then was Li Zheng permitted off the equipment.

Yan Jinjin, looking at the compiled documentation in hand, clicked his tongue in admiration: "So that’s how it is... this is how it is..."