Life Force Field, C-Rank Physique

After careful consideration, Meng Yi set the number of modified "Cellular-level White Studies Computers" at a constant 100 trillion, based on the standard Terra human body type.

This move kept energy consumption within the reserve range for production, allowed his C+ grade Spirit Strength to fully utilize them, and prevented any changes to his appearance or physique.

Anyone who's done scientific research knows that once you have a successful case, subsequent replication and reproduction work can save a lot of unnecessary trial-and-error time.

Not long ago, when developing the Red Queen's carrier, Meng Yi took a week to complete a single figurine-type psionic computer. Repetitive modifications only got faster, not slower.

Hand-crafting the "White Studies Device" consumed a week.

With the remaining time, Meng Yi estimated he could complete 5% of the massive project, "White Studies Battle Body Version 1.0."

That meant modifying five trillion cellular-level psionic computers.

"Actions speak louder than words—just get it done!"

The month-long rest period ticked away second by second, and the progress of "White Studies Battle Body Version 1.0" crept up slowly.

When the first "Cellular-level Psionic Computer" was completed, Meng Yi's computing power increased slightly.

Ten—hundred—thousand—ten thousand!

Million—ten million—hundred million—trillion!

"White Studies Battle Body Version 1.0" progress reached 1%.

Meng Yi vaguely sensed something, as if something was about to connect into a 'net.'

Yet it was as unclear as looking at flowers through fog, the path ahead enveloped in thick mist.

[Prompt: Player 'White Devil's' Body Strength upgraded from D++ grade to C- grade!]

He ignored the Paradise's upgrade notification.

Body strength was just a byproduct of his technical achievements; Meng Yi valued more the computing power and efficiency brought by one trillion psionic computers.

This feeling was too wonderful. When one trillion microcomputers were stacked onto a human body, every thought's possibilities were discerned and clarified one by one. How was such a monster any different from a god among men?!

Just 1% progress on "White Studies Battle Body Version 1.0" had multiplied Meng Yi's original thinking speed, calculation, and deduction capabilities by thousands of times.

Keep in mind, before the modification, Meng Yi was already a Psionicist with "C+ grade Psionics" and "C+ grade Spirit Strength."

The body-forging realm of "Seeing the Gods Undisturbed, Understanding Through Divinity" was somewhat similar to Meng Yi's current state, but the essence was completely different.

No need for mystical insights or meditation.

Technology is the primary productive force. Why not take a different path to master and surpass it?

1.1%—1.2%—1.5%!

2.0%—2.5%—3.0%!

3.5%—4.0%—5.0%!

A total of 29 days, 17 hours, 36 minutes, and 01 second elapsed. "White Studies Battle Body Version 1.0" progress reached the 5% Meng Yi had planned, and the ultra-concentrated biomass he had stored during the Paradise Stay Period was completely depleted.

[Prompt: Player 'White Devil's' Body Strength upgraded from C- grade to C grade!]

"I know what it is!"

Returning to human form, countless streams of information flashed through Meng Yi's clear black-and-white eyes.

He clenched his fist. The matrix network formed by five trillion "Cellular-level Psionic Computers" spread across his body resonated with his "C+ grade Psionics," constructing a faint, hazy white light.

Cellular consciousness and psionics perfectly combined, under the mobilization of the Supercomputing Matrix, formed a "Life Force Field" that shouldn't have been accessible at the C grade stage.

Meng Yi whispered, "Set!"

The remaining biomass energy within his body rapidly consumed, and the "Life Force Field" instantly condensed into a thin, crystal-wall-like structure.

Through ultra-efficient calculation, in less than a microsecond, Meng Yi reached a conclusion.

At full power driving the "Life Force Field," the remaining biomass energy and Mental Strength within his body could sustain it for 0.157842 seconds.

At this stage, he could withstand the Destructive Power of a planetary explosion without any damage to himself.

"Lower! Low Consumption mode!"

The shimmering crystal wall layer dissipated, reverting to the original hazy white light.

At 1% power, the "Life Force Field" had the strength to withstand a strategic nuclear strike (Tsar Bomba).

As long as he avoided the ultra-high temperature strike in the narrow core area, the secondary high-temperature shockwave from the nuclear bomb was like a gentle breeze against his face, unable to harm Meng Yi when his "Low Consumption Mode Life Force Field" was Opened.

"Low consumption mode can last 1.6 seconds? Not bad."

"Disperse!"

With a single thought, the hazy white light of the "Life Force Field" vanished. The experiment had drained Meng Yi's remaining biomass energy, and each "Cellular-level Psionic Computer" entered a dormant phase.

The state of high-speed thinking dissipated. His face deathly pale, Meng Yi staggered to the food storage, barely managed to condense a black-red tentacle to pierce through tubes of Nutrient Paste, absorbing energy to replenish his biomass loss.

After a moment, Meng Yi caught his breath. He didn't activate "White Studies Battle Body Version 1.0" again, and the derived "Life Force Field" was temporarily shelved.

Simply relying on the efficiency of converting biomass energy was too low; he couldn't afford the two new abilities he had developed.

"Essence, Qi, and Spirit... Essence, Qi, and Spirit... The three basic attributes of Paradise are all crucial, none can be missing!"

"Without 'Qi' and lacking an 'Energy Lever,' even with powerful means, I can't use them."

Meng Yi frowned. If he could push the "White Studies Battle Body 1.0" from 5% to 100% (one hundred trillion cells), his peak computing power would skyrocket further, and the intensity of his "Life Force Field" would climb along with it.

His current biomass energy storage cap could sustain a "100% Power Life Force Field" for about 3.146687 seconds.

Alternatively, a "1% Power Life Force Field" for five minutes.

Once the "White Studies Battle Body 1.0" transformation was complete, the energy storage cap was expected to support a "100% Power Life Force Field" for one minute, or nearly two hours of a "1% Power Life Force Field."

He briefly imagined the scene of activating "White Studies Battle Body 1.0·100% Progress" and "100% Power Life Force Field."

With his biomass energy reserves topped off beforehand, Meng Yi could stand still, face-tanking Firefly's Star Shattering Face Breaking Fist at full burn for a full minute.

If Firefly couldn't extend the instantaneous output of that star-shattering strike to a minute.

She would inevitably lose to Meng Yi, who had completed the "100% Progress Studies Battle Body 1.0" transformation.

"A one-minute Real Man? No way!"

"Filling the 'Qi' weakness and crafting the 'Energy Lever 1.0' is urgent!"

What energy source was closest to life, cells, and living beings?

"Biochemical System Psionics" had already given the answer—its true form was bioelectricity!

"How can I more efficiently harness the bioelectricity generated by cell movement, minimizing massive losses, and convert it via the electromagnetic force to energy formula?"

Even a clever housewife can't cook without rice. Meng Yi hadn't yet encountered any supernatural fields related to 'lightning' or such.

"Can I only pin my hopes on the next dungeon?"

"Or complete the 'White Studies Battle Body 1.0' to boost body strength, carry the bottlenecked C+ rank 'Psionics' to break through to B rank, and independently develop 'Biochemical System Electromagnetic Manipulation.'"

Both paths were viable, both futures clear.

The former relied on luck, the latter on grinding and resources.

Meng Yi calculated that pushing "White Studies Battle Body 1.0" to 100% completion would cost about 20,000 Paradise Coins for high-concentration nutrients. Body strength would rise from C rank to C+, even C++ rank.

A C++ physique could sustain B-rank Psionics, and spirit strength would rise to the B-rank region. His overall evaluation would completely surpass the C-rank Breakthrough Category of C++, reaching the B-rank Domain of a Tier 5 Player!

"Not expensive, but not worth it. Better to grab resources in the dungeon."

Decision made, Meng Yi opened his Personal Information Panel to check his new evaluation.

Body Strength D++ → C [White Studies Battle Body 1.0·5% Progress]

Overall Evaluation C → C+

"Barely passable. Next dungeon, my overall evaluation should rise to C++, maybe even B-."

Question: roughly how many Fusang would it take to cover the 20,000 Paradise Coins shortfall?

The Demon Slayer vibe was clear: the protagonist was a tearless, bloodless Super Capitalist, the mastermind behind the total demonization of all races, a 24-hour blood-sweat factory system, squeezing every last drop of value out of Fusang until its extinction.

Researching the talent ability tree, crafting the "Energy Lever 1.0."

The ascended protagonist clashed with Flandre Scarlet, triggering volcanic earthquake belts, shaking continental plates, sinking the Fusang archipelago into the ocean...

Friendly reminder: the protagonist in my story is no saint. If you sympathize with early 20th-century Fusang—which occupied places like the Korean Peninsula, Ryukyu, the Three Eastern Provinces, and Shandong, signed treaties like the Treaty of Shimonoseki, Treaty of Maguan, Treaty of Liaonan, and Treaty of the Three Eastern Provinces, extorted massive reparations to develop its homeland, and was about to launch an invasion—please read with caution~