143: The Greatest Prospect

Looking back, Li Aoz used the [Eye of Truth] to assess the attributes of this advanced knowledge: ————————————

[Item Name]: * Genetic Engineering *

[Type]: Information carrier/Professional-level extraordinary knowledge

[Quality]: Ordinary and Durable. [Attributes]: A book that records advanced knowledge.

Prerequisites: Limited to all professions researching life engineering, including [Biochemist], [Mutant], [Architect], and [Mage].

[Introduction]: The vector itself is not important; what is important is that it contains detailed records of gene transcription and how to use the will of a natural person to interfere with, edit, influence, and modify genes, thereby enhancing your understanding of life.

"We were once trapped by all the flaws that fate had given us, unable to overcome our limits. Now, we are fate itself."

Learning this knowledge will give life engineering a different effect in your eyes, and your Worldview will be impacted. You need to have a [Willpower] ([Intelligence]) of more than 120 points to remain unaffected.

Warning: If your Intelligence is below 30, forced learning will result in up to 25 negative psychological effects, including Misconception of Life, Severe Depression, Antisocial Personality Disorder, Bloodlust, and Schizophrenia. In the most severe cases, you will be unable to communicate with any target.

Learning outcomes:

General Effect ① "Plunder Heaven's Gift" - You can randomly gain another person's unique talent by copying their genes; General Effect ② "My Fate is My Own" - Immediately gain a Racial Talent, and the number of awakened talents increases by 1 each time you change races; General Effect ③ "Life Editing" - You can conduct gene editing-related research, and your gene editing success rate increases by 25%. Gene creations you create have a 2.5% chance of gaining self-awareness. (Increase knowledge level to improve success rate and awakening rate) [Mutant] Limited Effect: "Unyielding Might" - You can forcibly use Aoneng by consuming health points, and the Aoneng will gain a 'Genetic Burst' for a short time, increasing [Charm] benefits by 60%;

[Biochemist] Limited Effect: "Wealth Cannot Corrupt" - You can enter a state of 'abstinence,' sealing off your desires for procreation, consumption, and pleasure, and gaining a fixed 300 experience points per hour; [Architect] Limited Effect: "Poverty Cannot Sway" - You can periodically set a 'goal.' Each time you complete a goal, you will permanently gain a 1% bonus to your Primary Attribute, with no upper limit. However, each time you fail to achieve a goal, the bonus will be reset to zero; [Mage] Limited Effect: "Intelligence Without Madness" - You can change your [Intelligence] attribute at any time to another attribute. At the same time, your [Intelligence] attribute will be converted into 'Mental Defense' in proportion, which can resist the same amount of mental damage.

Li Aoz clicked his tongue.

It must be said that this knowledge is truly terrifying; for the Azure Planet, it is a product capable of overturning the entire civilization.

Think about it: the success rate of Gene Modification is as high as 25%, and the genetic creations have a 2.5% chance of awakening self-awareness—what does this mean? It means that you can become a creator on this backward and closed planet! At first glance, a 25% success rate doesn't seem high, but this is the lowest success rate when you are at the initial mastery level.

If you raise your level of mastery of this knowledge to 'Bachelor's level', then your success rate will reach 100%.

Similarly, the 2.5% probability of awakening self-awareness is too high for mass-produced goods, completely eliminating the artificial intelligence of the "Mechanic." Biological computers with more flexible thinking and an innate quantum computing model will become the world's mainstream.

Similarly, having self-awareness means that given enough time, you can create an intelligent race that is absolutely loyal to itself and has undergone rigorous selection, which can eliminate ordinary Azure Planet People, especially those from Outland People are suffering from hunger and cold.

Li Aoz quickly learned this knowledge, and while waiting for the loading screen, he exchanged a brief greeting with Alexia.

"I'm going to rest for a bit. Li Aoz, you should also take good care of yourself. Going to space will be a very long journey, right?"

Alexia stretched, escaping the intense battle; she was indeed a little tired.

Li Aoz nodded. "It can be a little tiring, but I'm used to it."

"I'm used to it..."

Alexia clearly misunderstood the word 'habit' and immediately patted Li Aoz's cheek tenderly.

"There are some things you don't have to carry alone. If you feel overwhelmed, you can tell me."

"No need for that." Li Aoz shrugged. "I'm pretty strong myself."

"Yes, I underestimated you."

Alexia smiled, then looked at the launch pad that Du Zexin was adjusting:

"It was so rudimentary, but back then we had a lot of rocket industry, countless beautiful airplanes, a space commission, 400,000 pilots, 5 million workers, 20,000 private enterprises, and 7,000 researchers—but we just couldn't fly. You, with the simplest creation, a Hydrogen Bomb meant to destroy a reservoir, are going to go to space."

Her sentiments were filled with melancholy, but also contained a hint of excitement.

"Ellie?" Li Aoz asked. "As expected, people from the future have accomplished things that we couldn't." Alexia said happily, "I won't dwell on the glory of the Old Era all day long. Although I'm an old monster in terms of age, I'm still quite young at heart."

She slowly walked forward and looked up at the rudimentary device: Du Zexin had disassembled his mecha in two, using the lower half as a thruster, which, in conjunction with a chemical rocket, could send Li Aoz and the others, along with the Hydrogen Bomb, into the high atmosphere. The upper half was converted into a protective cabin, connected to the Biochemical Pool, to prevent Li Aoz from being corroded by the Malefic Calamity before they escaped the atmosphere.

The overall design is definitely not good-looking. Du Zexin, who graduated with an engineering degree, is full of pragmatism. He didn't even change the paint job. He just sprayed a layer of fire-retardant paint and that was it. It looks like a soda can with a frying pan on top.

"So ugly, hahaha."

Alexia couldn't help but laugh, but as she laughed, her expression turned serious again, as if she were thinking of her dead homeland.

"Back then, we always wanted to go to space, but we were delayed time and time again because of all sorts of problems. First it was war, then poverty, then equality, and finally when we finally overcame all these difficulties and decided to launch the rocket, my country was gone."

Alexia reached out and touched the 'spacecraft,' saying nostalgically:

"But I think that no matter who it is, we should all remember that humanity has been a child of the universe since the beginning. The earth cannot confine us. Everyone is destined for space. We should walk together on the surface of the sun, go to the North Star to see the convergence of nebulae and lasers, and at the event horizon of a black hole, we should constantly explore the past history of the entire universe... Since I was in elementary school, my teachers have shaped such a dream for us, a great and beautiful dream."

"Now."

Alexia turned her head:

"My dream, the dream of all mankind, is placed on you."

She placed one hand on her chest and said sincerely, "Mr. Li Aoz, what you are going to do is to achieve a leap forward in the destiny of mankind, something that we have not been able to do throughout history, even in the Old Era. This is something that can inspire people all over the world."

The distant roar of cannons echoed as players shouted and yelled. After falling, they were pulled up again, all throwing themselves into the battle, fighting for their goal and, more importantly, to protect the planet.

"Hurry, someone come! The shelling over here is too intense, we can't hold them off!"

"Get into the air-raid shelter—ah, the air-raid shelter collapsed! They fired at least 3,000 shells right on this hill! 3,000!"

"So this is the Sky Ring, one of the Four Nations —we've been fighting for half an hour and they still haven't defeated us. Haha, they're nothing special!"

As players fought, they grew stronger and stronger, gaining experience and becoming more adept at combat. Many started from scratch, learning to calculate ballistics using tablets, helping their teammates move shells and resources, and digging foxholes and trenches.

Despite the cold winds Outland, everyone was giving their all to complete their first Main Quest.

Alexia looked at Li Aoz and said:

"Show this Azure Planet to the universe; we are also a part of the universe."

Li Aoz raised his head, took a deep breath, and then slowly exhaled, his eyes brightening.

He knew that he was no longer fighting just for himself.

This is of great significance to everyone.

"I think I can do more than this."

He picked up the terminal, opened the live stream, and pointed the camera at himself.

Soon after, news of Li Aoz's live stream went viral, topping the trending searches. Now known as a terrorist, freedom fighter, and grassroots idol, Li Aoz has become an undisputed top influencer on the Azure Planet. In no time, hundreds of thousands of people flooded into the live stream.

Before they could even start to go crazy, netizens were stunned: amidst the rumbling of cannons, blizzards, and sandstorms, Li Aoz's resolute figure standing tall in the trenches delivered a truly shocking opening moment to the audience.

"Dear friends," Li Aoz said, "Whether you are Red Arrow People, Frostplate Citizen, Heavenly Ring People or Zhengxu people, good afternoon, I am Li Aoz. As you can see, I am fighting a battle."

"Many of you are certainly aware of my recent actions and identity. Yes, I declare that I take responsibility for this series of events."

Li Aoz his head and gave a deep bow:

"To the innocent people affected by the Nethermark Humanity, the Grand War of Independence, and the Nine Dragons Gathering in the Sky Ring, I express my deep sorrow and do not expect you to forgive me. You do not need to understand me, but I must explain why I did everything."