Collective Enhancement, The Shazhou Team Advances

Is Spider-Man strong?

The first generation had the most prominent strength, once successfully stopping a runaway subway train at full speed in about half a minute using his own power.

He also had a brilliant performance where, despite being continuously pummeled by Venom and a giant Sandman, he managed to insert over a dozen steel pipes into concrete to turn the tide against the wind.

The second generation Spider-Man showed relatively less in terms of raw strength, but in The Amazing Spider-Man 2, he caught a car with one hand and used his own body to block a bus that was about to crush a pedestrian.

As for the third generation, he could defeat Falcon and the Winter Soldier the moment he appeared, and in his battle with Captain America, he was even able to suppress his opponent for a time...

After all, he was an old comrade who had helped build the team.

Since Tang Tian had asked, Fang Xiu could not ignore him. He pushed the thought aside, pondered for a moment, and said:

"Admittedly, I don't believe the Main God would throw a novice team like ours in front of an overpowered Clover. Regardless, in the last world, everyone was still tangled up with ghosts, and to face a myth-level monster in this world would be too absurd..."

"But the Main God has a mechanism: it calculates the overall strength of the Reincarnators and the resources they have obtained to arrange the trial world."

"And I... am a little bit stronger than everyone else, as are the resources I've obtained, so the difficulty will inevitably be scaled up."

It was fortunate that Fang Xiu didn't use his fingers to gesture at his so-called "little bit," otherwise, he would have been a classic example of a "fingertip universe."

As the captain, the scene where he suppressed the Fusang Ghost King that night had made every member present admire him from the bottom of their hearts! His performance was simply too far off the charts...

"Therefore, before formulating a combat plan, there is no need to amplify fear or demonize the enemy, but we must also avoid blind optimism. Corresponding enhancements should ideally be based on the premise of dealing with large monsters."

Statement concluded.

"You mean... we should collectively purchase high-tech equipment to fight big monsters, Captain?" The werewolf brute Emir followed up on the meaning, his desire for progress undisguised.

In fact, he had already tasted the benefits of technology.

In the Alien vs. Yautja world, relying on a Plasma Pistol, he had obtained extra resources beyond the main survival rewards, successfully becoming the second strongest in the Shazhou Team—even if there was a vast gap between him and the first.

And in the Hong Kong Ghost Stories instance, because plasma substances could affect negative matter, Emir relied on the uniqueness brought by his two werewolf enhancements to slaughter his way through, while simultaneously using high-energy weapons to increase his harvesting efficiency, once again widening the gap in gains compared to other Reincarnators of the same period.

He had accumulated 1B and 2D side quests, along with over six thousand reward points!

Therefore, he felt he was the second pillar of the team and gradually developed an ambition: he wanted to catch up to Fang Xiu's back. He didn't ask to stand side-by-side, but at least he didn't want to be a background character.

Taking advice is a virtue.

You can't lose by doing so.

Evaluating this in his heart, Fang Xiu made his words clearer, "To be strict, everyone needs to prepare to deal with single elite monsters, even if I am confident in holding off Clover head-on."

"Then I'll accept the Astartes transformation; mutant werewolf bloodline, fused with the unique technology of the Warhammer world."

Emir spoke impatiently, his gaze involuntarily glancing at Haida, who had already undergone the Inquisitor Module enhancement, as if he had been inspired by her.

And this made Tang Tian, who had been the first to ask for advice, look somewhat helpless.

For a mortal to become an extraordinary Space Marine like an Astartes, they must undergo 19 surgical procedures, and most of these transformations must begin in childhood.

Furthermore, with each surgery, the risk of deep-level enhancement increases, and the lucky ones who can survive the entire process are one in ten thousand.

But in the Main God Space, as long as resources are sufficient and one holds a large number of S-rank side quests, one can build themselves according to The Emperor's template without any flaws—limited only to the template; how much one can develop and what the conversion rate will be depends entirely on the individual.

"With the healing radiance that can descend at any time, the surgical risk is zero..."

"But, a mutant werewolf turning into an Astartes warrior, holding various high-energy individual weapons and shouting 'Loyalty! Everything for The Emperor!'—the image is truly a bit bizarre."

Whispering in his heart, Fang Xiu then felt relieved—

The infinite reincarnation world is indeed popular for mixing styles; vampires can be paired with Chinese qigong, so why not allow a werewolf to be loyal to The Emperor?

Anyway, with the Main God there, there is absolutely no need to worry about issues like faith power.

"You can, but would you like to reconsider..."

Before the words had even settled, the first rays of enhancement light after the Shazhou Team's second battle descended.

With the desire to become stronger written all over his face, Emir, whose execution was almost abnormal, rose into the air. He didn't mind being exposed to the eyes of everyone, presenting a bloody and mangled side.

The Main God performed the surgery personally!

First, it savagely opened his chest, two rows of ribs flapping like butterfly wings, revealing the internal structure...

Stage 1—The Second Heart.

The simplest and most self-sustaining implanted organ, not only capable of accelerating blood supply and tapping into physical potential, but also maintaining complete physiological functions when the recipient's original heart is damaged, adapting to multiple harsh environments.

Stage 2—Ossmodula.

Generally, mortals undergoing transformation use special engineering hormones to promote bone tissue to absorb the ceramic compounds added to Space Marine rations. Over time, this causes benign mutations in the bone structure: ribs grow into bone plates, overlapping and interlocking into a seamless whole, and comprehensively increasing the size of the recipient's skeleton.

Stage 3—Biscopea.

Stage 4—Haemastamen.

"Four surgeries bundled together for sale, requiring one C-rank side quest and fifteen hundred reward points."

Using his captain's authority, Fang Xiu instantly checked the relevant information and the price list.

As for why they were bundled, the explanation given by the Main God was that the Space Marine's body contains a large number of additional "biological components," and the fourth step is absolutely indispensable; the blood system must be evolved to be more efficient!

"Werewolves are already characterized by high regeneration, this time he'll be even tankier!!" Tang Tian looked up and exclaimed, unable to care about the fact that he had been cut in line.

Big guy! A Cantonese term used to describe a man with a strong physique and prominent muscles.

Emir was originally a Middle Eastern tycoon who enjoyed hunting and maintained his physique well; after two rounds of werewolf mutation bloodline enhancement, he became synonymous with being burly and tough.

Now... setting aside combat power for a moment, just in terms of appearance, standing in front of Hulk the Green Giant, his presence could be said to be no less impressive!

However, the light of enhancement had not yet faded.

The surgery was still ongoing.

Following his chest, the areas sliced open by invisible blades were his cervical and thoracic vertebrae.

Immediately, Fang Xiu saw through Emir's intentions; his funds were limited, or rather, after completing the basic modifications, he only wanted to target a few more specific surgeries for the time being.

Stage 8—Neuroclea.

Four high-tech neural sheaths known as Neuroclea were connected by the Main God into Emir's spinal column.

--Absorbs genetic material within a biological body that manages memory, experience, and innate abilities.

"Skipping to this step? Very useful. If a Space Marine consumes part of an organism's tissue, he will randomly absorb some of that creature's memories and obtain a small amount of nutrients from them, which is conducive to survival in alien environments."

Haida, holding a Power Sword, spoke up abruptly.

"Damn!"

Hearing this, Tang Tian was startled and blurted out his sudden guess, "This guy wouldn't want to eat the small monsters shed by Clover, and then digest trace amounts of Seabed Nectar to sustain the war through war, right?"

Before Fang Xiu could speak, the body area triggered by the light of enhancement next gave a clear answer--

His kidneys took two cuts. Pebble-like substances with a highly granular surface texture completed a connection with his left and right kidneys!

"The fourteenth surgical procedure, Pebble Kidney, improves and regulates the circulatory system, stabilizes the functional performance of other implanted organs, and secretes substances similar to adrenaline at critical moments to squeeze out potential at ultra-high power."

"At the same time, it can filter blood extremely quickly and effectively, especially when working in synergy with the second heart, to achieve emergency detoxification."

At this point, Emir was acknowledged by Fang Xiu.

Regardless of anything else, whether he could go far in the future... he was a man with his own ideas.

Combining technology and magic.

He could output damage in weird instances, and he wouldn't slack off in pure physical instances either.

"Four basic modifications consume one C-rank side quest and 1,500 reward points; the Neuroclea is worth one C-rank side quest alone, plus 2,000 reward points; the Pebble Kidney costs one D-rank side quest and 500 reward points..."

At this very moment, Tang Tian had already stepped into Emir's perspective, calculating how many resources he had left.

And the radiance of the Main God gradually dimmed.

A substance with a texture similar to black plastic film was cut into countless pieces and implanted directly under the skin of Emir's torso, then began to expand! It hardened on the outside, forming a hardened carapace resembling primitive armor--it was very thin, but it definitely provided protection.

Inside, it extended nerve bundles deep into the body to connect with technological equipment.

"Main God, exchange for a set of double D-rank Space Wolves Legion MKVI Power Armor."

The moment his feet touched the ground, Emir opened his wolf eyes and stated his request in a deep voice.

Then, he was satisfied.

A suit of armor that integrated monitoring, medical care, and life support, accompanied by a Double-edged Great Axe, covered him, with an overall color close to that of a glacier.

Click... click... click...

Simultaneously, the Plasma Pistol that had accompanied Emir through the Iron-Blooded Trial returned to its Shoulder Cannon form, slotted into his shoulder mount, and connected to his brain nerves to achieve automatic target acquisition, firing, charging, and power adjustment.

"Captain, I have a few hundred reward points left. I can exchange for a forced antidote and gene enhancement fluid to get double insurance."

"Good."

Looking at the big guy in front of him, who had undergone an epic transformation, Fang Xiu nodded seriously.

"I..."

At this time, Tang Tian wanted to speak; he was eager to become stronger immediately and be reborn.

Unfortunately... he was beaten to it again.

[Pure Intermediate Eldar Bloodline--From the Warhammer world, the most orthodox bloodline of the Space Eldar, not a diluted, inferior product that flowed out to primitive planets.]

[After the exchange, you will obtain combat skills engraved deep in your genes; coordination and balance will be greatly enhanced; energy circulation, mental power, neural reflexes, and other areas will all be strengthened; you will innately possess high-level psychic potential and unlock the Path of the Warrior.]

[Note: After being corrected by the Main God, there are no longer any Warp projection flaws. Unless it is the exchanger's own will, it will not attract the prying eyes of Void Predators in pan-sci-fi/fantasy worlds.]

The light screen projection displayed Haida's intention.

Eldar? Psychic powers? Warp? Was the Shazhou Team loyal enough...

A werewolf chose an enhancement from The Emperor's faction.

The Arab woman who had originally exchanged for the Inquisitor Module chose to get off halfway and switch to the Eldar bloodline.

The three newcomers looked at each other in dismay.

Ye Mei, who received the most attention from Fang Xiu, checked silently, and the big ball of light provided a very basic explanation: Eldar, also known as Aeldari, from the Warhammer worldview, one of the oldest races in the galaxy, possessing very advanced scientific technology and highly developed psychic powers.

When humans were still trying to rub out light and heat with small wooden sticks, the Eldar had already reached their peak and then declined, falling from a vast empire that ruled the stars...

"A B-rank exchange, emptying your main quest earnings; you really never take the beaten path."

Fang Xiu felt a surge of emotion.

Facing those firm, water-blue eyes, he said, "Since the Main God has waived the associated negative effects, and you are willing, then redeem it."

--Relying on her own strength, she killed a Facehugger with a pistol in the initial instance and passed the Reincarnator certification.

--Knowing she was entering the Hong Kong Ghost Stories instance, she chose to redeem the Inquisitor Module, used a Power Sword and a plasma pistol, and returned here alive.

All signs indicated that this woman, who liked to cover her face and usually had a low presence, was not only very opinionated but also highly capable.

Given this, what else was there for Fang Xiu to say?

Eldar Combat Path.

He hoped it would shine brightly against the backdrop of a monster horror film...

"Excluding the main quest rewards, I have accumulated one C-rank side quest reward from killing ghosts. I plan to wait until I have practiced for thirty days and initially converted the bloodline into combat power before deciding what skills to exchange for or what equipment to supplement."

"No problem, arrange it as you wish; I trust you."

And so, the light of enhancement from the Main God descended.

The Arab woman, who had never voluntarily revealed her true face, bathed in the radiance, her eyes becoming bewitching, as if filled with a certain special charm.

Tang Tian: "..."

Rich brother Emir.

Rich sister Haida.

As expected of natives of the desert region, they didn't just have one guaranteed B-rank side quest reward.

Subconsciously, his gaze drifted toward Uncle Odubiao, the one who hauled bananas, though it wasn't because he thought the man from the African continent could have much hidden wealth...

"Hehe, you go ahead and enhance first." The black uncle, with holy light above his head, grinned, revealing a mouthful of white teeth. "I'm not in a hurry; I've already found my target, just waiting to confirm with the captain."

The three newcomers: "..."

Having witnessed the entire process of the veterans becoming stronger, they naturally felt an itch in their hearts, a restless craving. Coupled with Fang Xiu's attitude of not mandating a specific path, it was inevitable that they would secretly connect to the Main God to search and filter options.

"Boss."

There was a hint of grievance in his tone.

Looking at this fellow countryman, Fang Xiu sighed helplessly, "Speak. It's the same as always; I only provide suggestions."

"The initial D-rank Mutant Spider Lineage is definitely not enough. Complete two bloodline upgrades first. The three abilities—Spider-Sense, Wall-Crawling, and Tough Webbing—can still be useful, especially the sense..."

Sorry for the wait, this is a double-length chapter.

It feels quite fulfilling to see a team taking shape in my hands, haha. I'm still feeling eager to write more, but I have to work during the day, time is limited, and I'm working overtime daily...

I'll find time to stockpile chapters for a big release once it goes live. Thank you all for your support and recognition. Much appreciated.