Later, There Would Be Reproductive Isolation.

Su Qing'an remained silent for a while, seemingly wanting to say something but then stopping herself.

Although he does not deny that he does have a pathological aspect, and that in terms of the essence of life, he is less human than the other person.

However, from a general rational perspective, warriors with self-destructive tendencies are not uncommon in this era. As long as they maintain their integrity and are able to obey social order and universal moral values, they can be considered quite normal.

Otherwise, at Moth to Fire two-thirds of the personnel who are constantly on the front lines cannot be included in the term "normal".

Following this logic, Su Qing'an is clearly much more normal Mobius.

In the end, he still didn't voice his thoughts.

This not only ruins the atmosphere, but also seems a bit disrespectful. If it angers her, I have a feeling that something very troublesome might happen.

As for whether Mobius was truly that naive, Su Qing'an believed there was no need to test him.

The girl pulled up the virtual screen, skipped over the topic, and said:

"This is the preliminary genetic modification plan; the detailed formulas and specific site have been largely decided."

"In short, after the last experiment, you should be well aware that with my abilities, I can at most enhance the rate at which you fuse with Chiyou Gene, but according to the calculations of the curve, it will take at least three years."

Therefore, we can only look for the problem at its source.

Su Qing'an nodded to indicate that he understood.

Mobius is finally willing to get down to business, which is quite reassuring in a way, considering his recent experiences.

She pulled up a comparison chart and data of the gene chains:

"The rate of the Chiyou Gene slowing down to near nothing is primarily due to the fact that its level and nature are incapable of distorting your current state of transformation into Idealistic Lifeform form."

"Even if you initially fused with the End-of-Law class, the situation would be at most slightly better than it is now, and you might be able to successfully awaken in less than a year, but it still doesn't apply to the current situation."

"To put it simply and in the easiest way to understand, if there were a Honkai Beast gene that perfectly matched you and surpassed the End-of-Law class, it would be roughly equivalent to Idealistic Lifeform form, or even exceed expectations, causing the scales to tip in the other direction."

"But even the structure that this most favorable hypothetical situation would lead to is merely a vague and unrealistic assumption."

"What will happen then, what kind of accidents will occur, and what the outcome will be are all unknowns."

Su Qing'an replied:

There's nothing we can do about it.

"Humanity initially knew nothing about the Honkai itself; someone always has to traverse the path before we know what the outcome will be."

Mobius remained noncommittal, and continued:

"Yes, so the current plan is based on this."

"Simply put, we need to use your body as a breeding chamber to create Honkai Beast genes that surpass the End-of-Law class, and do this before the Chiyou Gene truly awakens and undergoes sublimation."

"So this is the original problem. It's like using the Chiyou Gene that you're currently fusing as a foundation, and prematurely performing a targeted sublimation using three End-of-Law class -days genes codenamed 'Trimurti'."

The probability of success is approximately 0.00000231%.

"Simply put, we can declare this an impossible task."

"Even if you master the power of the Herrscher of Death to an unparalleled degree, you will inevitably have to undergo the disintegration of your physical body and be forced into a brief phase of a complete Soul State. Based on this probability, it is impossible for you to obtain a successful solution and achieve genetic sublimation within 72 hours."

Her eyes curved into crescents, and her smile was radiant.

"Of course, I have my own way."

"Although no one has tried this method yet, the success rate is about 50/50. If I hadn't met you, I would have been trying it out during this period."

"However, because it's related to my Gene Ability, if you refuse to mate with me, the success rate will probably be very low."

The girl's swaying toes, like a cluster of red plum blossoms amidst a snowstorm, were particularly eye-catching. Her eyes were lowered, her smile faint, yet it inexplicably exuded a touch of allure, and her pink lips parted slightly.

"See? You should be able to tell I'm telling the truth, right?"

"So, in order to save the world, even a 'savior' sometimes needs to be less concerned with trivial matters."

Su Qing'an could sense that Mobius was not lying.

By comparing the time it took for her to modify herself with the seemingly non-existent period of genetic stability, one can make some predictions about the abilities this person developed through the Honkai Beast genes of snakes.

But this still won't change my answer.

Mobius certainly possesses undeniable charm, but setting aside his personal morals and character, simply considering the fundamental reasons why he repeatedly made similar requests was enough for Su Qing'an to choose to refuse.

No one knows what outrageous things this mad scientist might do if he were to inadvertently comply with the other party's wishes.

She said there wouldn't be another Su Muxi, but what if there were another "Mobius"?

This is still just one of dozens of possibilities presented by Su Qing'an's imagination, which is clearly much poorer than the other party's.

The more enthusiastic Mobius's invitation, the more uneasy the boy felt, believing there was a terrifying conspiracy at play.

He stated:

Using Black Abyss White Flower a few more times won't be a big deal for me.

"I'm more concerned about one thing than that."

"Doctor Mobius, the essential evolution and sublimation of genes is an uncertain matter, but everything has fixed boundaries."

"Frankly speaking, even if we create an excellent framework using the three paths of the End-of-Law class, and use the inherent abilities of Chi You and Vishnu as the basis for evolution, the final result may still not be able to achieve a life essence that is on par with that of the Soul Lifeform."

"The problem is that the genes I need not only need to be in line with this essence, but also need to far exceed my current state as an Idealistic Lifeform."

"You should be able to understand why."

Mobius certainly understood the reasons.

Su Qing'an's fundamental reason for desiring genetic modification lies in his need for a "rope" that would allow him to maintain his individuality even after entering Ascended State.

Otherwise, there are only two possible outcomes.

The first possibility is that the [thought] dissipates into the heavens and earth, the soul disintegrates, and ultimately death occurs.

The second possibility is survival.

But at that time, Su Qing'an would not only not choose to be an enemy of Fuxi, but would even help Zhou to commit evil.

Because when the self is annihilated but not dead, he will instinctively believe that only Fuxi is his kin, and the consequences are obvious.

For that [rope] to be strong enough not to break even when Su Qing'an enters the Ascended State, it must transcend the life essence of his current Mind-Maintaining System.

The reason is very simple.

The life essence of the idealistic system will undergo a tremendous transformation simultaneously with the sublimation of [thought] into Manas consciousness, easily overwhelming the life essence of the other system at the original level.

Following this logic, assuming Su Qing'an enters the Ascended State with a perfect balance between the two, the result would be that his body would completely return to the Soul State, like melting snow.

All the genetic modifications were rendered useless, disappearing completely.

In this way, the rope that had been painstakingly created would naturally become useless.

So to put it bluntly, according to the expected assumptions, a gene at the End-of-Law class, when it reaches its peak, can be on par with a regular Soul Lifeform.

Su Qing'an would need at least one gene that surpasses the End-of-Law class, or even something more advanced and terrifying.

In short, it exists only at the conceptual Planetary-class.

But that's too difficult.

One could even say that this definition itself is quite illusory.

In Mobius's vision, Planetary-class Fusion Gene was almost equivalent to a seed that could lead to godhood.

She naturally didn't believe that Su Qing'an could successfully reach that realm with just three strands of the End of Dharma and his special abilities.

But at least the path Su Qing'an has chosen now bypasses one of the most difficult fundamental logics.

That is, ignoring the impossible feat of embedding and unifying human genes with "gods".

Because the evolution that the boy experiences is itself a sublimation and leap forward of Fusion Gene.

Simply put, the genes of humans and Honkai Beast have reached a point where they are indistinguishable, but they are still integrating.

When this process of integration is combined with the process of evolution, no matter what level the Honkai Beast genes are at, they are all part of this body.

Mobius smiled and countered with a question:

"Mr. Su, when we first met in a real sense, I mentioned to you why I am very interested in the Soul Lifeform itself."

"And before that, what path do you think I chose?"

"I think you must have heard about it, otherwise you might not have chosen to come to me."

Su Qing'an said softly:

"Your definition of [human] is very lenient. I think even if Mei hadn't proposed the Fusion Warrior, you yourself would have conducted similar research and modifications."

"Because this is your specialty."

"You desire to become a more powerful being; the physical body and its outward form are not important."

In other words, becoming a god.

But compared to the power and magnificence that could be gained by becoming a god, Mobius, as a scientist, cared about other things.

Su Qing'an believed that the other party might not be indifferent to the era and civilization in which she lived; it was just that the form and method of her efforts were different from those of ordinary people.

This is the foundation upon which the two were able to collaborate.

He continued:

"Doctor Mobius, based on your Gene Ability, the path you've chosen is very clear."

"While I believe that will be the foundation for you to climb to the next level, I also understand that applying the same method to me would be very, very difficult."

Mobius stated frankly:

"Yes, just as you said, that's pretty much it."

"At the same time, I also admit that at the current pace, it will be difficult to reach the goal in a short period of time, and there is not much hope or a visible path forward."

"Otherwise, I wouldn't be so interested in the Soul Lifeform."

"However, there is one thing that is different from what you think: Gene Ability is only one factor; there are still other factors that contribute to this genetic modification."

"Moreover, utilizing the combined abilities of Vishnu and Chiyou is the true way to achieve victory in one fell swoop."

She said:

"Once the experiment is successful, the acquired abilities can be used to further enhance the results."

"And in this world now, Honkai Beast are a resource that will never be lacking, right?"

Su Qing'an nodded upon hearing this and asked:

When exactly will it start?

Mobius looked into those dark eyes and stated:

"Su Qing'an, you have one last week."

"After that, whether you succeed or fail, it will be very difficult for you to survive in this world as a human being."

Su Qing'an remained silent.

Planetary-class level can truly be compared to the realm of the Ascended State.

Even if it ultimately only escapes the essence of the End-of-Law class and gets a little closer to that level, it wouldn't be surprising if its original human body grew into some indescribable form if the experiment went wrong.

Fusion Warrior can generally exist in the world in human form, at most exhibiting non-human organs and certain traits due to the incompleteness of the initial technology.

However, the experiment that he and Mobius were about to conduct was clearly not technically complete.

It could even be said that the core framework relied almost entirely on trial and error and luck.

From a researcher's perspective, this doesn't even qualify as an immature technology.

Therefore, even if successful, the subject may completely lose the right to be called a human being.

The boy looked back at those vertical pupils, now devoid of any smile, and said:

"Fuxi will awaken in at least two months, according to the latest data Prometheus gave me."

"I'll go in a week."

Mobius nodded to indicate that she understood, and said earnestly:

"So, what I told you earlier about mating was serious."

"After that, there will not only be a reproductive barrier between us, but many things about you will also gradually fall into the realm of incomprehensibility, just like Fuxi. Even experiments will not be as easy as they were."

The road ahead is unknown and cannot be replicated.

Assuming Su Qing'an truly reaches that level, even with Mobius's contribution and assistance, she herself still cannot comprehend Su Qing'an's true potential once she successfully reaches that other shore.

The fundamental reason is that the specific framework and detailed theories in the middle are mostly blank.

Su Qing'an's use of the Black Abyss White Flower's power and the pulling of the complete Soul State to create an infinite trial-and-error perpetual motion machine is the true path to welcoming the dawn of victory. All other details are merely corrections of comprehensible errors based on this foundation.

The boy remained unmoved by these words; he was already used to Mobius's manner.

"My refusal was serious."

"I don't care about whether there is reproductive isolation between us, Doctor Mobius."

The girl pouted and said with a wronged expression:

"Do you only want to use me as a sex partner?"

Su Qing'an glanced at her, too lazy to continue speaking.

After Fu Hua's soul essence was no longer present in the other person, the teasing words could no longer stir any emotion within him.

Yesterday was already a highlight for Mobius in front of him.

In his view, such close contact would not happen again.

Undeterred, Mobius smiled and said:

"Then don't you care about the problems between you and Miss Fu?"

"Once you truly cease to be human, how far can things really go between you two?"

"That really piques my curiosity."

She blinked, her words carrying a veiled sarcasm:

"Speaking of which, it's surprising that you didn't even lift a finger in yesterday's situation; you're actually quite innocent."

Su Qing'an wasn't surprised that the other party knew these things; he simply stated:

"I don't want to have a relationship with Hua under the influence of my desires; that would make me feel uncomfortable."

Mobius thought for a moment and gave his evaluation:

"How rigid."

"..."

The girl glanced at Su Qing'an, who was engrossed in reading the documents, then jumped off the table, sat obediently in the chair, poured herself a cup of black tea, took a sip, and said softly:

"Although I think you should already know, Dr. Mei has always protected you very well, so it's better to tell you directly."

"At this stage, when she is unable to take charge, there is a great risk in your cooperation with me."

"After all, even if the higher-ups can't interfere with my experiments, that doesn't change the fact that they see me as a madman."

Mobius scoffed:

"The collaboration between a person with highly unstable qualities and a mad scientist might seem like a bleak prospect to some."

Su Qing'an reviewed the information sent by the other party and calmly replied:

"The Honkai is enough to grant them the capacity to forgive everything."

She neither confirmed nor denied it, stating:

"In the vast majority of cases, this is true."

"But if you achieve success by adopting a stance that is unacceptable to universal values."

"Su Qing'an, at that time, the whole world will become your enemy."

The boy was silent for a moment, then pursed his lips and replied in a very indifferent tone:

"Perhaps some people won't."

Mobius gazed at his handsome profile as if looking at a flawless gem, and whispered:

"You have very few friends, Mr. Su."

"You probably don't know more than a handful of people in the entire Fusion Warrior unit."

"The traces and networks you left in this world are so faint, like drifting clouds, that they are about to dissipate with a gust of wind."

"If you truly succeed in that manner, you will inevitably need to stabilize your genes. The outward manifestations at this stage will be very pronounced, and from the perspective of outsiders... even I may not be able to believe that you still possess human intelligence, or that you still maintain your original goals and will."

Even if the whole world knows you are Su Qing'an at that time, those you know, are close to, and approve of will still become deadly blades.

"Because that's too dangerous and seems too fragile."

"The embryo of a monster, the sprout of world destruction—who would believe that this is the hope for salvation?"

"No one dares to believe it, because the price to pay is the weight of an entire civilization."

The girl's eyes were slightly upturned at the corners, and her snake-like pupils curved into crescent moons.

"And you already knew that, didn't you? To achieve your goal, this level of risk is merely the bare minimum."

"That's why you came to find me."

Mobius's eyes seemed to encompass the entire sunset that scorched the sea of clouds and the sky. She smiled happily and said with certainty:

"Only a madman would want to huddle with a monster for warmth."

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