Virus Progenitor

Can the "miracle" that favors only the "protagonist" be replicated?

Again and again, batches of "Black Light Series" viruses rapidly catalyzed in the culture dishes lost their original "miraculous" ability if they were separated from Alex and Elizabeth Green for too long, weakening into ordinary Black Light Virus variants that simply went with the flow.

Then, what method could replicate the "miracle" unique to the "protagonist"?

After much thought, Meng Yi remembered the "evaluations" condensed from the "World Origin."

He still had 1 E-Rank and 1 D-Rank Evaluation, along with 2,000 + 1,000 + 5,000 Paradise Coins. It was worth a try. Otherwise, Meng Yi would never be satisfied.

Meng Yi gently stroked the invisible Paradise Emblem that was undetectable to the "indigenous people," focused his mind, and summoned the Personal Information Panel.

Paradise, I have a question.

You said before that evaluations could be used for other purposes without going through the facilities provided by Evolution Paradise.

Then, can I use evaluations according to my own ideas?

[After ***** basic regulations, player "White Devil" completed a D-Rank Side Quest in the Selection Dungeon. Hidden Permission has increased slightly.]

[Determination passed.]

[Answer: Yes. If "evaluations" are used outside Paradise-related facilities, the player "White Devil" shall bear the risks, consequences, success, and failure. Evolution Paradise assumes no responsibility.]

[Prompt: Do you wish to unlock the "evaluation" restriction and use the "evaluation" independently?]

"Yes."

The increase in Hidden Permission brought about an even deeper change.

As Meng Yi settled his thoughts, he felt something loosen somewhere beyond perception. It seemed that he could extract the 1 E-Rank and 1 D-Rank Evaluation and materialize them into some kind of mysterious "crystal."

"Evaluations" were the key to a player's growth. Strengthening oneself through Evolution Paradise's facilities was a way to "guarantee a harvest despite drought or flood."

"Paradise Coins" were currency used for transactions between players, and their value was far lower than that of "evaluations."

Meng Yi did not want to become an ordinary player who relied on Evolution Paradise for everything.

Saying "Strengthen me," "Give me more points," and "Help me break through" all day long was simply too vulgar.

It guaranteed the lower limit, but not the upper limit.

The end was visible to the naked eye. How could he be willing to set foot on such a rigid, conventional path?

If he wanted something, he could simply make it himself—equipment, skills, bloodlines, and so on. None of these things were beyond him.

Studying the countless special systems of the myriad worlds, seizing endless wisdom, integrating it all, and walking his own "path"—that was what truly mattered.

Obtaining a "D-Rank Evaluation" from the Selection Dungeon granted a certain degree of autonomy. Clearly, Evolution Paradise also encouraged players to dare to experiment.

How difficult could it be for Evolution Paradise, which influenced countless Worldviews, to mass-produce standardized "experts" capable of shattering universes with their fists?

"Standardized" meant "worthless"!

"Universal" meant "unoriginal"!

Meng Yi made up his mind. From then on, he would study evaluations himself and bear the consequences of profit or loss.

He would use Paradise Coins to purchase novel little toys that interested him, not so-called equipment or skills.

Seven days remained before the Selection Dungeon ended.

After completing the preliminary preparations, Meng Yi extracted the lower-value E-Rank Evaluation.

A dazzling, miniature, hazy crystal floated silently in his palm, as if it contained the fundamental origin of all things.

None of the Umbrella Corporation staff nearby could see the condensed form of that "miracle."

Carefully, he placed the "E-Rank · World Origin Crystal" into the culture dish containing the Red Light Virus and Black Light Virus. The two viruses, which had only recently left their "original hosts," immediately severed their connections with Alex and Elizabeth Green while retaining their own special properties.

"That's it? Nothing else?"

He was puzzled for a moment, then understood. After all, this was merely the lowest-level "E-Rank."

Seizing this once-in-a-millennium opportunity, Meng Yi followed his own ideas and used Microscopic Domain Interference on the two viruses, fusing them to create his own unique "Black Light."

Red and black lines intertwined and coiled together.

Adding the [Longevity Gene · Type-II] virus strain—

The Composite Virus in the culture dish became extremely unstable. Even after increasing the intensity of "Psionic Power" interference, he could no longer maintain the Composite Virus's balance.

The upper limit of E-Rank only reached this level.

Without the slightest hesitation, Meng Yi decisively extracted the higher-grade "D-Rank · World Origin Crystal."

As expected, the power of the "miracle" grew denser, and the three different categories of viruses began to merge.

He took the essence and discarded the dross.

The total amount of "miracle" was limited. Those minor, useless derivative abilities were not worth occupying any of the "total."

Meng Yi sliced open his finger and added a drop of extraterrestrial human blood, making the not-yet-formed "miracle" more "exclusive" and better suited to his individual circumstances.

The "Biochemical System · Psionic Power," which had just sown its "seed," began a wondrous reaction with the virus that was practically a hodgepodge of the Selection Dungeon.

Completely absorbed in the experiment, Meng Yi had already lost track of the passage of time outside.

Four days remained before the Selection Dungeon ended.

The power of the "D-Rank · World Origin Crystal" was completely exhausted.

Although the final product had a slight flaw, Meng Yi was already very satisfied.

The Great Dao was Fifty, Heaven's Evolution Forty-Nine, and one escaped.

How could there be "Utmost Goodness and Perfection" in this world?

"Perfection" meant that one's potential had been exhausted, leaving no room for further development in the future.

Constantly perfecting oneself and advancing along the Self Path—that was what it meant for the "Dao to have no end."

I'll call it "Longevity Gene · Type 3 (Virus Progenitor)."

[Name: Longevity Gene · Type 3 (Virus Progenitor)]

[Creator: White Devil (Meng Yi)]

[Evaluation: C-Rank · Comprehensive Virus Agent]

[Effects: ① D++-Rank Body Strength (1. Cellular-Level Immortality · Blood Rebirth, 2. Body Alienation · Black Light-type abilities, 3. Super Speed Movement · Instantaneous burst speed of Mach 5); ② Extended lifespan (500 years); ③ Basic elemental resistances (high temperature, low temperature, deadly poison, Fallout...); ④ Viral transmission (given sufficient time, a single drop of blood is enough to contaminate the Surface Ecosystem of a conventional Life Planet); ⑤ Viral erosion (below D-Rank Body Strength, resistance is impossible); ⑥ Domination (absolute domination over derivative infected beings); ⑦ Devouring evolution (evolve by seizing the advantages of foreign cells); ⑧ Materials (hair, skin flakes, blood, organs, and so on can all serve as materials for viral derivatives).]

[Prompt: Player "White Devil" has moderately altered the structure of the Worldview and obtained C-Rank Evaluation · 1 + 10,000 Paradise Coins.]

Meng Yi smiled. Judging from the effects of this set, relying solely on Evolution Paradise's standardized enhancements would require at least more than ten D-Rank Evaluations as a minimum.

The derivative abilities Cellular-Level Immortality · Blood Rebirth and Devouring Evolution might even require two C-Rank Evaluations to fill in.

There could be no reward without sacrifice.

He had spent 1 E-Rank and 1 D-Rank in exchange for 1 C-Rank and 10,000 Paradise Coins—and that did not even include the major value of the "C-Rank · Comprehensive Virus Agent."

"Everyone, leave the laboratory now. No one is allowed to enter without my orders."

"Yes, sir!"

The exhausted Umbrella Corporation research Tool People were overjoyed. Grinning from ear to ear, they left the Sterile Lab, carrying out the now-worthless Alex and Red Light Mother as well.

"Red Queen, seal the laboratory under maximum alert. Activate all defensive systems. Kill without mercy anyone who approaches!"

"Tell Firefly she doesn't need to come tomorrow. We'll discuss everything after I wake up."

The red-dressed girl formed from the holographic projection gave a slight nod. "Yes. As you will."