Dragon Blood Gene Warrior

The sudden "zombie horde" attack was just a temporary episode.

Now that he knew that his teacher, Ilubeck, was in the territory, Rein, as his disciple, naturally had to pay his respects to his teacher first.

The Airship Wreckage was once a complete Mechanical City, complete with all its internal organs, and the airship had a dedicated medical laboratory.

Rein asked for directions to the medical lab and then went there.

Then, in a brightly lit, spacious room, I saw the old man who looked like Einstein.

When Rein found the lab, the old man was rummaging through a bunch of high-tech instruments whose purpose he couldn't understand.

Compared to the laboratory in City of Radiance, the equipment here is larger and more complex. It gives the impression of technology far surpassing the times, much like the difference between Tuster's mech and an ordinary mech. Perhaps due to the airship crash, many instruments bear impact marks, but they've been mostly repaired.

He walked straight in and shouted, "Teacher!"

Upon hearing this, Ilubeck turned his head and looked at the person, his eyes filled with undisguised joy. He replied with a smile, "Rein, you've come."

Rein looked him over and, seeing that the old man wasn't missing any limbs, breathed a sigh of relief. "Teacher, those guys from Blackwater Platform didn't make things difficult for you when they captured you, did they?"

"No, I'm fine. Those guys wouldn't dare do anything to me."

Ilubeck said dismissively, then added with a look of satisfaction in his eyes, "I heard from Tuster that you went to great lengths to save this old man."

He paused, then added with a hint of envy, "That old geezer even boasted that you went hunting together, encountered Beast Tide, and were captured and taken to the forest. Compared to me, you guys really went through a great ordeal."

The old man's story can indeed be summarized in just a few words: he was arrested, imprisoned, rescued, spent time in a lab, and then ended up here.

Looking back on this period of time, Rein described it as truly thrilling.

The master and apprentice chatted for a few minutes before the conversation turned to experiments again.

But when the topic of hunting came up, Rein seemed to remember something and said, "Oh right, teacher, I brought you a lot of biological specimens. These were all collected by me in the 'Ashen Forest'."

As he spoke, he took out hundreds of bottles and jars from his Storage Ring, filled with various new plant and animal specimens he had collected over the past few days. There was even a long tentacle, which was the mouthpart of the "Moroshir King Flower" from before.

"Wow, so many?!"

When it comes to research, Ilubeck becomes a completely different person.

Upon seeing these plant and animal specimens he had never seen before, his eyes lit up as if he had found a treasure. "Haha, you're very thoughtful, kid. I happen to need a large number of biological specimens to observe their genetic patterns and study the effects of this black fog on living organisms."

"Teacher, speaking of this black mist, I do know a little about it."

Speaking of the "black mist," Rein also shared some recent observations. "Teacher, that black mist is called 'Abyssal Demonic Qi' among the Kolman Tribe. It's essentially beneficial for the growth of creatures, but the energy is too violent for ordinary people. I'm now learning to not use gas masks like them, and I can clearly feel that my Gene Source Power and physical strength have increased several times over."

He paused, then continued, "And the [Black Tide] that caused those corpses to revive this time seems to be related to the concentration of this black energy."

"Yes, your observations largely align with my conjectures. But I need more rigorous data to confirm those conjectures."

Ilubeck had obviously already done research, but science is rigorous; it requires not only observing phenomena but also supporting experimental data.

He said, "I've dissected many 'living corpse' samples during this period, and I've found that this [Black Tide], phenomenologically speaking, somewhat resembles necromancy. But the black aura isn't pure magical energy; it's something higher than the laws we currently understand. Even if it's not truly demonic energy from 'hell,' it's probably something even more advanced and unknown."

Rein listened thoughtfully; he had known about the old man's rigorous attitude towards scientific research for a long time.

At this point, Ilubeck added quietly, "We don't lack materials on the effects of black energy on corpses. However, we lack live experimental samples. Moreover, it would be best to have subjects that can be observed over a long period of time. Besides magical beasts, it would be best to have human beings."

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As soon as Rein saw the old man's expression, he knew what he wanted to say.

Sure enough, Ilubeck looked at Rein again, "I heard you have a good relationship with the Kolman people?"

Rein said quietly, "Teacher, you don't mean to use the Karl warriors for research, do you?"

Moreover, it's safe to assume the old man had already tried it and failed.

Let alone the Kolman Tribe, who were still practicing slash-and-burn agriculture, even when Rein first stepped into Ilubeck's laboratory and saw those biological specimens preserved in bottles and jars, he was terrified. It's no wonder they wouldn't agree to cooperate with your experiments.

Ilubeck: "Yes! The Kolman people have been inhaling black gas for a long time, and their group is the best living research sample. I originally wanted to have Kolman people cooperate with my research to do long-term data observation. But I didn't know them well, there was a language barrier, and they didn't really want to talk to an old man like me. Later, I asked Tuster, and he said I knew them."

Rein was both amused and exasperated. "I'll try to talk to them for you tomorrow, but it might not work out. There are still many differences in the way the two civilizations think."

"Um."

At this point, Ilubeck added, "Oh, and one more thing. It would be even better if I could have a deeper exchange with the Witch Doctor of the Kolman Tribe. I'd also like to witness their amazing herbalism."

Upon hearing this, Rein readily agreed, "Oh, then that shouldn't be a problem. Their Witch Doctor is also interested in modern medicine. I'll talk to the Great Shaman; it should be fine."

Kolman's Witch Doctor and Ilubeck's modern medical system were probably the two main branches of the medical system in the territory later on.

He was also looking forward to seeing what kind of sparks would fly when the medical techniques of the two civilizations collided.

As the master and apprentice chatted, they didn't reminisce much; instead, they mostly talked about medical topics.

When asked about Rein's study progress, the old man praised him profusely.

Then, naturally, the conversation turned to the room full of "treasures".

Ilubeck pointed excitedly at the instruments in the room, "Rein, I heard from Ymir that you provided the clues to this Airship Wreckage. Tsk tsk, you really gave me a huge surprise!"

Excited, the old man's aged face flushed, and he said, "Didn't I tell you before that many of my experiments are limited by equipment and cannot meet the research requirements at the ultra-microscopic level? Although I have only temporarily figured out the function of some of the instruments on this airship, I am certain that they are far more advanced than the equipment currently produced by the Oma Royal Academy of Sciences! With these instruments, many of my theoretical research topics can now move into the experimental stage."

"As long as it's useful."

Rein looked at the equipment in the laboratory, filled with anticipation.

He had carefully read Ilubeck's research reports. He knew very well that if they were to move from the theoretical stage to the experimental stage, his teacher would likely make many groundbreaking discoveries in the medical field that would shock the world.

Seeing the old man's excited expression, he was slightly worried and said, "Teacher, you should also take care of your health. I heard from Grandpa Tuster that you haven't left the lab for a month."

"A month? No, no, no"

Ilubeck shook his head, his eyes filled with fervor, and said, "I'm planning to spend my whole life growing old and dying in this lab! A lab with such advanced equipment is so important to me. My only regret is that time is too tight; there are just too many experiments to do."

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Rein gave a wry smile, knowing this would be the outcome.

However, he is still in the "applying what he has learned" stage in medicine, and has not yet touched the real theoretical research.

In this respect, there wasn't much he could help Ilubeck with. Furthermore, biological sciences require a significant amount of time and energy for experimentation, which clashed with his vision of Transcendent future.

Professional tasks should be left to professionals. He didn't intend to spend all his time in the lab.

At this moment, Ilubeck suddenly said, "By the way, I heard from Ymir that you plan to build this territory into some kind of City of Freedom? But I also heard that the Kolman people and those from Omar aren't getting along very well."

"Yes, teacher."

Rein nodded and said, "There will inevitably be some problems at the beginning of the territory's development. But I believe these will be resolved soon."

He didn't go into details because he himself didn't understand the matter of territory management.

At this moment, Ilubeck uttered a rather philosophical statement. "I don't understand politics very well. But haste makes waste. Just like medicine, overly advanced ideas are easily misunderstood, distorted, and Demonized. Although this is a new city, it will take time for people to completely abandon their old ideas and adapt to a completely new system. Especially since this territory is composed of people from two different civilizations."

"Okay, teacher."

Rein nodded. This was something he had thought about carefully and already had some initial ideas, but the process would be complicated.

At this moment, Ilubeck looked at Rein and smiled, "Well, regarding the integration of civilizations, I think this is just a small problem that is easy to solve."

"Oh? Teacher, you've thought of a solution?"

Upon hearing this, Rein looked up at the old man, his face full of anticipation.

Then, Ilubeck said, "Actually, I suggested to Ymir before that you become the city lord and then she should marry you. That would resolve all the conflicts."

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When Rein heard this suggestion, he was full of anticipation, but the next second, his eyelids twitched violently.

I don't know if it's because the "marriage alliance" tactic is so effective that anyone could come up with it.

It's because, in any world, elders often have a penchant for matchmaking for their descendants.

His expression suddenly turned strange as he asked, "Teacher, have you already spoken to Prince Ymir?"

Ilubeck: "Yes. About two weeks ago, before you arrived, I noticed this problem and suggested it to her. But that girl just said she would seriously consider it and hasn't agreed yet."

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Rein felt a sudden headache coming on.

But since he's already done it, and it's his own teacher, what can he say?

Ilubeck, completely oblivious to Rein's embarrassment, continued, "Don't worry, I'll persuade Ymir. My disciple, Ilubeck, is handsome enough to marry a princess."

He paused, then continued, "Moreover, from my personal perspective, I also hope for a stable experimental environment. Therefore, I hope this territory can be established as soon as possible, and I especially hope that you can become the city lord. I also told that girl that if my disciple becomes the city lord, I plan to give this territory a great gift."

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Upon hearing this, Rein's expression froze completely.

This old man and Canossa use the same tricks, both coercion and bribery?

With a stiff face, he asked weakly, "Are you already planning to give betrothal gifts?"

"Yes!"

Ilubeck, with a confident expression, said, "I think you might need a more powerful Transcendent system to build this city. Therefore, I plan to put my 'Gene Editing Warrior' and 'Ultra-Pure Potion' research projects on the agenda! With such a generous gift, that girl Ymir certainly won't refuse."

"Are you confident about these two projects?!"

Upon hearing this, Rein stopped thinking about the "bride price" issue.

Instead, they were stunned by the two names the old man mentioned!

Because he had carefully read Ilubeck's research report, and that "Gene Editing Warrior" project was aimed at Bazel's werewolf bloodline!

The old man had long suspected that ordinary Transcendent could be genetically edited to become "latent beast-like humans" with an extra Gene Chain, similar to werewolves, thereby greatly enhancing their combat power!

"Yes."

At this moment, Ilubeck pointed to a machine that was running in the laboratory and said, "The theoretical basis of this project was already quite mature before, but it lacked the necessary experimental environment and equipment. But now we have everything we need!"

He paused, then continued, "Moreover, I originally planned to use the genes of other primate magical beasts to complete this experiment. But I've now discovered a better option! The more complex the gene sequence, the more suitable beast-transformation genes can be extracted from humans. And those earth dragons in this basin are the best choice, so I call this plan the 'Dragon Blood Gene Warrior'!"

Not all Warcraft genes can be edited into human bloodlines; only those that are suitable can.

This leads to another conjecture: that higher deities do not have reproductive isolation.

This means that the closer one's bloodline is to that of an ancient deity, the more suitable it is for modifying genetic warriors.

And the black dragon deep in the Alkolon Mountain Range also had almost no reproductive isolation.

Therefore, theoretically speaking, the genetic sequences of its descendant dragon species have the highest probability of containing Gene Chain suitable for humans!

"This"

Rein was so shocked that he couldn't speak.

He knew all too well how formidable the "bio-warriors" of his past life were. Now, in this Transcendent world, was his teacher also preparing to pull off something similar?

Holy crap, just thinking about it gets me excited.

One can imagine how powerful a creature with a body as strong as a magical beast as the Kolman Tribe would be if it also possessed a beast-like ability like Bazel.

Moreover, the old man's other project, [Ultra-Purity Specialized Magic Potion], is also a technological innovation at the micro level.

As we all know, no matter how much a potion is purified, it will contain impurities. Even the Golden Potion has an impurity rate of over 20%. This is because the impurities originate at the microscopic level, from the materials themselves.

For example, 20% of the impurities in a "strength" potion might result in "intelligence," which is completely useless.

The old man's idea was to remove as much of the 20% impurities as possible to achieve a 100% power boost.

A low impurity rate means that after Transcendent person absorbs it, less talent is wasted, and the higher the growth value of the specialized attribute is!

This is a "strategic" technology that could potentially elevate the combat power of all Transcendent to a whole new level!

Ilubeck's two studies were initially only in the theoretical stage. Now, with the available instruments, they have entered the experimental stage. If either of these studies were to reach the point of practical application, its results would absolutely send shivers down the spines of the entire scientific community!

If this technology were sold to either the Omar or Sid empires, their emperors would absolutely trade a bunch of princesses, or even an empress, without hesitation!

This is also why the old man thought Ymir would definitely agree, because this "gift" was simply too precious.

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