Fusion Gene, Chiyou

Su Qing'an understood Mei's implication: the so-called inclusion of Fusion Warrior was only a part of the affected area; any Honkai -related technological facilities would be within Fuxi's scope of cleanup.

Judging from the experimental data from that day, Fuxi's [Purification] domain is enough to cover most of the Antarctic Circle. If this data also increases by one-third after her soul units increase by one-third, then it seems that it won't take her long to destroy all traces of the Honkai in the world.

Moreover, that brief, less than three-second semi-awake state was clearly not the opponent's limit.

If we take a pessimistic view, no region in this world can become a sanctuary for Fusion Warrior.

She will shine upon the world like the supreme deity in ancient legends.

At that time, all the efforts and accumulations that Mei and all the martyrs made in exploring this path will be reduced to dust, but if that were the case, she would not have shown such a troubled and difficult expression.

While it is abhorrent to rely on unknown life forms to resist Honkai in order to ensure the continuation of civilization, it would be a different matter if Fuxi himself was an aggregate of humanity.

Even though it still has a lot of uncertainty, it is ultimately more acceptable to people than before.

Meanwhile, regarding the safety of the Fusion Warrior, which is a concern on the other side, there are currently only two of them.

That is, Kevin and Yae Sakura.

Although the former is an important person that Mei can never give up.

But if Fuxi could truly cleanse all sins, annihilate all Herrscher and the final Finality, as well as all Honkai Energy phenomena and environments, and the entire so-called Honkai mechanism, she would feel happy and even relieved.

Because that doesn't mean giving up their lives. If everything were truly that ideal, Mei would choose to embark on a long space voyage with the Fusion Warrior and immediately execute the Ark Project to preserve the Sparks of Civilization.

The inability to banish Fuxi does not mean the inability to banish oneself.

After Fuxi returns to Earth on its own and leaves her perception range, even the strongest aura of Honkai will not affect her. She will only react to the Radiation Range of her [purification] domain, thereby erasing it.

Space travel would undoubtedly allow one to escape this zone and reach another area unaffected by [purification].

Mei has persisted in developing Honkai -fusion technology to this day, all in order to fulfill her own vision, inherit the legacy of the martyrs who fought against the past, protect the safety of humanity, reach a future where civilization can survive intact, and create a world filled with flowers, doves, and laughter.

Assuming Fuxi could truly accomplish these things, what would it matter if he had to discard everything he had painstakingly and painstakingly put into the past?

Even if we flee this planet like stray dogs, unable to receive the rewards and livelihood we deserve, so what?

She never pursued fame, fortune, or personal happiness; it is this will that she has maintained to this day.

But...

If everything were truly so lucky and wonderful, she wouldn't have asked Su Qing'an in the first place if he intended to become Fusion Warrior.

Mei said softly:

"Mr. Su, do you think there are still pure human beings in this world?"

Su Qing'an understood part of the meaning in her words, and a deep, bone-chilling coldness involuntarily rose within him. He already vaguely understood the answer:

"It depends on the definition of 'pure.' From the perspective of the world today, neither the Fusion Warrior nor I can be considered purely human."

"If we consider those whose health is unaffected by the Honkai Sickness, then those who have contracted Honkai Sickness are all reserve members of the Zombie squad, and cannot be considered purely human."

He remained silent for a long time before continuing:

"If we consider those humans who Honkai in the Honkai's selection process, those who survived the Honkai's torrent cannot be considered purely human."

The young female scientist instructed Prometheus to spread out the data, which was the comprehensive result of an analysis of the physical data of the world's only remaining humans. She whispered:

"Mr. Su, for Fuxi, there are very few people left in this world who can be considered pure humans."

"Any human who survives the Honkai selection process possesses something akin to antibodies, which allows them to remain alive even in Honkai environment without being corrupted into monsters like Zombie."

"This antibody will also undergo subtle evolution over time. Although it will not rapidly improve the host's Honkai Energy proficiency, it will unconsciously allow the body to absorb a certain amount of trace Honkai Energy, making it part of the body's internal circulation, thus making it easier for the host to adapt to the current environment."

"For humans who can still survive in the current world, trace amounts of Honkai Energy are roughly equivalent to harmless bacteria, existing in every corner of the body. Over time, their next generation will also have a similar condition, resulting in an 'evolutionary' outcome, possessing the ability to resist Honkai Energy environments."

"This is the inevitable result of survival of the fittest."

"Humans are animals, and they have an innate instinct to optimize their genes and modify their organs in response to their environment, even if it takes a very long time. This is an undeniable fact."

"A massive, Honkai selection process is essentially a survival-of-the-fittest environment that stifles competition, and now..."

The girl slightly raised her eyes, which seemed to be surging with angry and cold flames, and a self-deprecating smile appeared on her lips:

"[Purification] is another form of reverse selection, used to filter the remaining humans after the pure-blooded humans have all died out."

Su Qing'an didn't understand her meaning immediately, or rather, the result was too cruel and incomprehensible, like humans who had barely survived the Ice Age suddenly encountering a meteor shower, so absurd and ridiculous that it was hard to understand, as if everything in the world was rejecting the survival of this species.

Mei said softly:

"Mr. Su, do you remember the conclusions reached last time when we tried to create Anti-Honkai Potion using Fuxi's blood?"

The boy regained his composure, took a deep breath, and gave his answer:

"The root of the Honkai Sickness has been eradicated, but any flesh and blood connected to it has been wiped out to varying degrees."

"The test subject died directly at the same time as the source was eliminated. During the process, because that drop of blood would have a strong rejection reaction to the power, I was unable to use the Black Abyss White Flower. Although the drop of blood also lost its activity after the source was eliminated, it would have been meaningless to use the Black Abyss White Flower at that time."

Mei stated:

This represents a reality.

"Although the [purification] field radiated by Fuxi during her voluntary slumber is harmless to ordinary people, the [purification] field radiated by her during that experiment was not like that."

"That could not only kill you and the Fusion Warrior, but judging from the experimental results of that drop of blood, it could also cause the immediate death of 90% of the remaining humans in the world."

How should we cope with this unprecedented despair?

That is an opponent that even those who have broken through the limits of their realm cannot contend with. It is a terrifying existence that has completely trampled its own superiority from the clouds to the mud. It is an enemy that surpasses all enemies in our current understanding. It is a human collective that even the so-called Finality may not be able to defeat. It is also an abyss that even the ultimate limit of one's own power system cannot touch.

But... they were still human.

It is the will of humanity, the soul of humanity, the vision of humanity, and the struggle of humanity.

It is a coincidence and a miracle created by humankind, a god and a demon created by humankind.

That would mean there's a possibility of defeating it.

Su Qing'an will not despair, much less give up.

Numerous hardships and sorrows became the whetstone of will, and numerous defeats and despair piled up to form the high wall of the soul.

The lack of hope for the future was a situation the boy had long been accustomed to. Even though Mei had almost told him about the impending extinction of humanity, his mind remained calm and unwavering, and he could seamlessly generate thoughts of killing him.

Su Qing'an glanced at the panel data that she hadn't looked at in a long time.

[Strength: 51.8]

[Body:51.3]

[Agility: 52.4]

[Soul Essence: 57.87 (88.2)]

[Honkai Energy Skills: Immunity]

[Skill: Taixuan Style Ultimate Realm]

[Abilities: Soul Scale, Third Step of Soul Manifestation, Authority of Creation.]

[Comment: A noble soul that has overcome countless hardships and is about to reach the other shore.]

[Message: My name is Hermes, the bird of prey; I devour my own wings to control my own heart.]

The three physical data points were not significantly different from before the reboot; the tempering of martial arts and Void Sword Qi could only stop at the limits of this body itself.

Even among humans, only the Kaslana family possessed data honed to the highest level due to inheriting Fusion Gene.

Su Qing'an once estimated that Kevin's pure physical data was around four digits. He could use his pure strength to toss around Emperor-class Honkai Beast like a toy. Normal martial arts techniques could be used on him like a sword saint from a storybook.

For example, you could use your fingertips to create a gust of wind and slice through a building, or tap dance on the sea and use reaction force to keep moving.

The Honkai Beast's genes are like a wondrous key, granting new seeds of power, unlocking an unparalleled path to potential, and allowing Fusion Warrior to transcend terrifying limits beyond previously known species.

Even the Soul Essence will gradually transform in this overall evolution, demonstrating its immense power.

As for the Taixuan Style Ji Jing, which has only one skill among all the techniques, it's probably because he categorizes all his skills into this style, so only one skill is displayed by default.

After all, the Taixuan Style is a genius sect that draws on the strengths of various schools and modifies them in a unique way.

The [Thousand Stars] technique that Fu Hua initially taught has evolved countless times without anyone noticing, and the same is true for the other martial arts essences.

In short, even though Chen Junxuan has become much stronger today, Su Qing'an still feels that Chen Junxuan possesses a unique strength that belongs to him alone.

On the other hand, in his understanding, the unit of the Soul Essence cannot be equated with the soul unit of Fuxi.

Even so, the increase in Soul Essence by nearly ten units during Seele's overall ordeal is still a drop in the ocean compared to such a massive amount, and is not worth mentioning.

The fact that the Authority of Creation is included in his abilities means that even if there is another restart, that Abyss Flower domain will still exist within the Soul Hall, following him to the ends of the earth.

The evaluation in the ability section is easy to understand. Reaching the other shore can be regarded as the final step in the materialization of the soul, making the [Stigmata] complete.

But the message that perfectly matched the one on Yae Sakura's clothes was quite meaningful.

[My name is Hermes, the bird that devours its own wings to control its own heart.]

The literal meaning is that Hermes is my name, and he ate my wings to tame me.

But for some reason, Su Qing'an always felt that this was an allusion to the realm of the [Sword God].

Sublimate your sword heart, reach the Manas consciousness, and enter the Ascended State.

Because he vaguely understood that only in this state could he be qualified to stand on the same level as Fuxi.

This concludes the overall self-examination.

Su Qing'an already had a plan regarding Mei's initial question.

He asked:

"What genes are compatible with me?"

Mei adjusted her glasses and said softly:

"You should know that by relying on soul mimicry, you still have a chance to survive against them even if you don't become Fusion Warrior."

Su Qing'an gently placed the White Sparrow, which had somehow reappeared on his head, back into his Mind Lake and said calmly:

Do you think I'm afraid of dying?

Mei was not surprised by his reaction. That was just the kind of person he was. Before he obtained the perfect Stigmata, every battle he fought was risky and he was going to die. Now, it was just that the risk curve was rising, and there was not much to be swayed by.

She smiled; having such an ally in times of crisis was a rare stroke of luck.

At least I don't have to struggle to control my emotions and feel tired while also needing to comfort them.

In fact, if Su Qing'an were that kind of person, Mei wouldn't have spoken frankly to him about the existence and danger of Fuxi.

The young female professor rubbed her temples; she hadn't slept for a while, and the dark circles under her eyes and the bloodshot eyes were hard to hide.

The mountain of burdens and the devastating news, almost like the Finality, were too heavy a weight to bear. All of this pressed down on his thin shoulders, creating an indescribable pressure.

Telling those around you that you hope they can share some of your burden is one of the few ways that can offer some solace to your heart.

Among the existing Fusion Warrior class, Fuxi's existence is no longer a secret.

She said softly:

"It's just a routine procedure, a formality. You should be more worried about the fact that becoming Fusion Warrior is meaningless for Fuxi."

Su Qing'an said softly:

"It's meaningless to Fuxi, but it might be useful to the Honkai side."

"We don't know when she will Awakened. The Honkai that occurred before will still cause us harm. If we are careless and refuse to take the path of transformation to avoid risks, we may perish before she even appears."

Moreover, if the mutual transformation between soul and flesh can reach its extreme, whether one is Fusion Warrior or not will not affect survival within the [Purification] domain, and at the same time... it may not be entirely meaningless.

But that idea still needs to be verified.

Mei agreed with what the other person said; this was also her thought.

"Based on the level of consciousness detected by the instruments, it will take about a year to reach the threshold of awakening as before."

"But given the rate at Herrscher appear, a year is too long. It's possible that she won't even awaken by the time the war ends."

"Although this data is not accurate and will change as the number of soul units accumulates, it is enough to prove that throwing the baby out with the bathwater is a wrong choice."

Su Qing'an asked:

Is there any chance of winning?

Mei responded:

"To be honest, even the instrument that can detect souls was only recently created. My research in this field is still in the dark. Finding a way to deal with Fuxi using technology is very difficult."

"When Honkai first appeared, it took nearly a hundred years for the disciplines on the Honkai side to gradually figure things out and integrate them with existing technology, leading to their current state."

"The realm of the soul is clearly much more difficult than this."

"While there is hope, it still needs time."

Su Qing'an felt that Mei's ability to create an instrument for observing souls was already outrageous enough, but considering that the other party was close to reaching the level of being able to use technology to observe the World Bubble, it also seemed somewhat reasonable.

Therefore, this statement is not without hope, and it undoubtedly has a certain degree of persuasiveness in one's own eyes.

Mei's conversation at this moment not only relieved some pressure for herself, but also served as a precaution.

Mei pulled up the report, looked up at the other person, and said:

"The genes that are compatible with you belong to the first Judgment-class Honkai Beast, Chi You."

"This report was already out long before you obtained the Perfect Stigmata. My suggestion is that you undergo a normal gene transplant, rather than using the Hyper-Mutation Factor to become Fusion Warrior."

Su Qing'an understood her meaning; the rapid transformation of the Hyper-Mutation Factor inevitably came at a price.

That is an extremely long growth period compared to Fusion Warrior who have undergone normal gene transplantation surgery.

Taking Kevin and Yae Sakura as examples, the time it took for these two to reach the combat power level of a single Herrscher in their mature stage was measured in months.

However, the genes that the Hyper-Mutation Factor reaches stabilize too quickly. While this allows for a rapid transformation in strength and indirectly reduces the risk of death, it also means that the time to reach full maturity will be measured in years.

While the ultimate potential wasn't sacrificed, the period of rapid growth was.

This method cannot create a large number of powerful individuals capable of fighting against Herrscher; it can only create a large number of warriors Pseudo-Herrscher.

Su Qing'an didn't know how the original Fu Hua became Fusion Warrior, but based on his guess, it was most likely that she emerged from the Hyper-Mutation Factor drug injected into a large number of warriors.

Given Fu Hua's original personality and her trajectory before cultivating the Void Sword Qi, it was highly unlikely that she would attract Mei's attention in the early stages or volunteer for the Fusion Warrior experiment on her own.

Although she eventually reached the limit that the Fusion Gene could provide after 50,000 years of slumber and thousands of years of experience, it was undoubtedly not suitable to use this method at the moment.

Su Qing'an nodded; he had no reason to refuse.

"Good."