Exchanging Again

As Uchiha Gen explained in a confident tone.

Although most of what he said about Gene Locks was speculation, Zhan Lan and Zheng Zha believed him wholeheartedly.

After all, Uchiha Gen's conclusions were based on the information already available and made logical sense. They could not think of any other possibility.

Then Uchiha Gen continued, "Now that we've covered Gene Locks, let's talk about enhancements."

"Enhancements and Gene Locks should complement each other in the Main God's system. Enhancements alone cannot display much power, while Gene Locks alone are limited by one's physical qualities and cannot increase strength by much either."

"Take Dr. Isaacs, who fought me earlier. He had a Gene Lock close to the Third Stage, but his only enhancement was a T-virus Evolution Mode rated Rank C by the Main God. In the end, my First Stage Gene Lock, Rank A Saiyan Bloodline, and Jonin abilities utterly crushed him."

"This practical example shows how important enhancements are. If your enhancement is strong enough, you can ignore the gap in Gene Lock levels."

"Perhaps only when one's enhancements and Gene Lock are perfectly matched can they fully unleash the ultimate combat power of that tier."

As he said this, Uchiha Gen recalled Clone Zheng Zha from the original Main God Space, a Fourth-Stage fighter who feared being surrounded by a hundred Armed Helicopters.

That was a typical case of enhancement level being too low. His physical qualities and energy circulation could not keep up with his Gene Lock level.

Otherwise, Clone Zheng Zha would never have regarded mere Armed Helicopters as a threat, even if Umbrella Corporation's helicopters had all been fitted with hypersonic electromagnetic cannons.

After a brief pause, Uchiha Gen continued:

"I have currently unlocked the First Stage Gene Lock and can only use part of my Rank A Saiyan Bloodline's power. Yet with her First Stage Gene Lock, Zhan Lan can already use her beginner-level Rank D Body Flicker Technique and Rank C T-virus Evolution Mode very effectively. From this, we can infer something."

"Rank D enhancements correspond to ordinary people without Gene Locks. Rank C enhancements correspond to the First Stage Gene Lock. Rank B enhancements correspond to the Second and Third Stages. Rank A enhancements correspond to the Fourth Stage and above."

"The Main God's purpose is to make us evolve. When we first entered the Main God Space, earning reward points and Side Missions was so easy. Perhaps that was the Main God hinting that higher-level enhancements help unlock Gene Locks."

"So in the future, don't hoard Side Missions. Directly exchanging them for abilities that suit you is what truly matters."

The reason Uchiha Gen was saying this now was to correct Zheng Zha's absurd belief in advance that enhancements were unnecessary after reaching the Fourth Stage.

In the original Central Continent Team, after Zheng Zha unlocked the Fourth Stage Gene Lock, he barely enhanced anything else. He relied entirely on the Fourth Stage Gene Lock's innate ability to optimize genes, increasing his physical qualities that way.

The Deity Team had the record of defeating Fourth-Stage Clone Zheng Zha of the Devil Team, who lacked an Rank S enhancement, with a Third-Stage Gene Lock plus an Rank S enhancement.

If Zheng Zha had exchanged for an Rank S bloodline before the final battle, would that battle still have been so difficult?

In the Main God Space, where every second counted, raising one's current combat power as much as possible was always the most important thing.

Zhan Lan and Zheng Zha nodded, taking Uchiha Gen's words to heart.

After that, no one spoke. They ate quietly.

Once they had finished eating, Uchiha Gen said, "Next, let's turn the gains from this round of Score Grinding into real team combat power."

At that, Zheng Zha said impatiently, "A-Gen, let me go first. Help me figure out what I should enhance next."

He had already enhanced his bloodline with a Rank B Troll, and the Side Missions he had left were not enough to exchange for a Rank A bloodline. As for combat skills, he could learn them from Uchiha Gen, so there was no need to waste Side Missions on them.

For that very reason, Zheng Zha felt somewhat lost. He had no idea what he should enhance next.

"The most suitable choice for you right now is to exchange for Eight Gates and Lightning Release Chakra Mode from the Main God. You have enough Side Missions and reward points for them, but I can obtain those things from the Ninja World later, so there's no need to waste Side Missions and reward points on them for now."

"Use the Side Missions and reward points from this haul to fill out your weapons and equipment instead."

"First, spend one Rank B Side-Story Mission and five thousand points to exchange for the Yu Tian Ring magic artifact and make up for your lack of defense."

"This artifact can withstand a nuclear blast. It can be activated with Inner Force, True Essence Force, Mental Power, Telekinesis, Chakra, or Life Energy. Not only can you use it yourself, you can also protect those around you."

"Then spend one Rank C Side-Story Mission and two thousand points to exchange for an unlimited-ammo Pulse Rifle, giving you powerful portable long-range firepower."

"This thing can fire seventy thousand rounds per second. It can easily punch through steel, and destroying an aircraft carrier would be simple as well."

"As for the rest..."

At this point, even Uchiha Gen was stumped.

Zheng Zha's situation was genuinely awkward. The things he could exchange for were unnecessary, while the expensive options were unaffordable and the cheap ones were useless.

"How about Telekinesis?"

"Telekinesis starts at Rank D, with Rank DD, Rank C, and Rank CC afterward. Zheng Zha, one Rank B and one Rank C Side-Story Mission plus five thousand points is just enough to enhance your Telekinesis to Rank CC."

"It's a skill, so it doesn't conflict with Chakra. The Mental Power gained from enhancing Telekinesis can also improve your Chakra."

"Besides that, Telekinesis can make your combat style more diverse. You can use it to control metal and fly."

"You can also use martial arts while holding the Pulse King with Telekinesis and firing it, or directly use Telekinesis to amplify the power of your martial arts."

"In fact, if I have ample Side Missions and reward points in the future, I'll exchange for Telekinesis too. Ideally, the entire Central Continent Team should have it."

After thinking for a moment, Uchiha Gen gave him a reliable suggestion.

Telekinesis was a top-tier Exchange throughout the Main God Space. Not only was it powerful, it was also incredibly versatile. That was why Uchiha Gen was recommending it to Zheng Zha now.

Zheng Zha was tempted when he heard that.

Listening to Uchiha Gen, Telekinesis really did seem extremely useful.

However, he hesitantly said:

"Before we entered the Resident Evil World to grind points, didn't you say the team lacked a portable high-speed vehicle, A-Gen?"

"I saw a Green Goblin Glider in the Main God's Exchange list that looks pretty good. It only costs one Rank B Side-Story Mission and four thousand five hundred points. How about I exchange for one?"

This trip back to the Resident Evil World for Score Grinding had mainly relied on Uchiha Gen leading them.

Although Zheng Zha had risked his life as well, he could not deny the team's role in earning so many rewards.

That was why he wanted to use part of his gains to improve his own combat power and contribute the rest to the team.

"No need. The Yu Tian Ring and Pulse Rifle you're exchanging for will already be of considerable use to the team. Since you don't have a better option, exchange for Telekinesis."

Uchiha Gen shook his head, refusing, and told Zheng Zha to exchange for Telekinesis.