"Tragic."
Han Han couldn't help shaking his head.
Even after absorbing Ice Flower in the simulation and raising his bloodline to the second tier, his talent still hadn't been strong enough to withstand every trial.
Besides,
he'd been constrained at every turn ever since joining the core. He'd thought that as long as he didn't let Gold Wood Grass break through, everything would be fine, but in the end, they'd dealt with the problem at its root.
[Evaluation: D-60] [Good things don't come easily. Once you join the core, you have to be prepared to undergo one trial after another. But this approach actually isn't suitable for you.] [Choose two of the following options] [One: Star Rank Nine] [Two: Comprehension of the second level of the Wood Domain] [Three: Comprehension of the sixth layer of the Rotten Wood Blade] [Four: 23 years of relatively extensive combat experience] [Five: One SSS-grade Bloodline Evolution Agent] [Six: One C1-grade Origin Force Battle Suit, one C1-grade War Blade, and one D5-grade spaceship] [Seven: 1 billion Ganwu Coins] [Eight: 114 Green Wood Beast Hearts (contain pure energy and are one of the materials used to make C9 Rank Nutrient Fluid)] [Nine: One Shanhe Embryo]
"Shanhe Embryo?"
Han Han looked at the last option. "I remember Shanhe is a race found in secret realms. I wonder what their natural talents are like, and whether I could possess one."
That was right.
Han Han wanted to possess a Special Lifeform!
The Life Simulation System didn't offer any extraordinary treasures to choose from. Otherwise, even as a human, he could reach a maximum of 100 times his original genetic level.
"Let's look it up." Han Han didn't make his choice right away. It wasn't going to disappear anytime soon.
Virtual Universe, Killing Field...
Searching for his target directly would make it easy for anyone with ulterior motives to uncover clues. The Killing Field was different; the Virtual Universe Company wouldn't care.
With a thought, a translucent screen appeared before him.
Han Han entered "Shanhe," and information about the creature and its characteristics appeared at once.
[Shanhe, favored by the Earth Origin Law. Their strength during childhood is generally...]
"No good."
After reading the information, Han Han shook his head. Although the Shanhe were favored by the Earth Origin Law, their bloodline seemed to be about the same as a human's fifth-tier bloodline, perhaps even a little worse.
"In that case, I'll choose the Bloodline Evolution Agent and comprehension of the first six layers of the Rotten Wood Blade."
He focused on the simulation panel and selected the two options.
[Rewards issued]
A vial appeared in the system's storage space. The liquid inside was bright red. Making a Bloodline Potion like this required hunting at least several members of the corresponding race.
At the same time,
Han Han's consciousness sank into a state of clarity, as though he'd practiced the Rotten Wood Blade countless times.
By the time he came to, the first six layers were clear in his mind.
"By now, I should be strong enough to contend with an ordinary Stellar Level Three fighter." Han Han carefully familiarized himself with the changes in his strength.
He'd originally wanted to choose the Domain, but he'd only just comprehended it. Suddenly advancing to the second level might invite needless suspicion.
"This Bloodline Evolution Agent..."
With a thought, the Evolution Agent appeared in his hand. Han Han still held back from using it right away and instead stored it in his Micro World.
"After I've dealt with this matter."
Meng Lan had given him seven days. He planned to speak up on the sixth day.
And his plan... was to refuse to join the core!
The simulation made it clear that joining the core while in possession of Locke Divine Water was not a wise choice. Instead, he'd feel constrained.
Besides,
the greatest benefit of joining was the Bloodline Evolution Agent. He'd already obtained one. Although it wouldn't raise his bloodline to the second tier like in the simulation, Han Han felt that the third tier would be enough.
He was bound to possess a Special Lifeform someday, preferably one capable of nurturing a clone.
By then, his bloodline wouldn't matter at all. Han Han had no plans to nurture a human clone, and there were plenty of humanoid Special Lifeforms in the universe.
Virtual Universe, Ganwu Dojo.
"Have you made up your mind?"
Meng Lan looked at Han Han, seeming to regret his decision. In his view, Han Han certainly had talent, but without trials and systematic cultivation, his achievements would ultimately be limited.
Han Han nodded.
"Very well."
Meng Lan motioned for Han Han to leave. "I'll report your decision honestly. You'll receive an email in your inbox when the time comes."
"Thank you, sir."
Han Han bowed to him, then left the Virtual Universe.
Since this matter concerned Liusha, Han Han had connected to the Virtual Universe through the Ganwu Dojo on Cui'en Planet. Liusha was waiting beside him.
"Ah..."
Liusha sighed.
"Even if you don't want to join the core, you can still come to me with any questions about cultivation." His voice held regret and helplessness.
"Thank you, teacher," Han Han replied.
Unfortunately,
Liusha himself had only just comprehended the seventh layer of the Rotten Wood Blade, so it would be difficult for him to teach Han Han, who had already mastered the first six.
Back at the manor, Han Han went straight into the secret chamber.
"Let's do this."
Han Han took out a syringe. He'd already drawn all the Bloodline Evolution Agent into it.
"Pfft!"
Without hesitation, he drove the needle into his heart and injected the entire dose. With each beat of his heart, the agent was rapidly carried throughout his body.
"Damn..."
Han Han's voice was weak. The intense pain made it impossible for him even to cry out.
Inside his body,
every piece of flesh, every cell, every stretch of DNA was being changed by this energy. Han Han didn't even dare to take Locke Divine Water to ease the pain, afraid it might cause an accident.
Screams rang out from the secret chamber again and again.
About an hour later, a comfort that came from deep within his body gradually replaced the pain.
"I remember that using the Bloodline Evolution Agent consumes a huge amount of life force to replenish the body. Once the transformation is complete, that's the best time to take Locke Divine Water."
"Whoosh!"
Han Han vanished and reappeared, but a small drop of Locke Divine Water had appeared inside his body. Its immense life force quickly flowed through his limbs and organs.
"Wonderful..."
He felt more comfortable than ever before, all his exhaustion fading away in an instant.
A single drop of Locke Divine Water was enough to fully replenish what he'd lost, with some left over to further improve the effects of the Bloodline Evolution Agent.
"Not only has my cultivation speed improved tremendously, but the Origin Force I can store at the same level is purer too. Is this the benefit of raising my bloodline?" Han Han smiled.
Actually,
he'd already felt that he was on the verge of breaking through to Stellar Level. But Han Han wanted to run a few more simulations and see if he could absorb more Ice Flowers to improve his talent for the laws.
"I'm a free agent, so I'll definitely explore that mysterious coordinate I found. Getting Ice Flower shouldn't be too difficult, though I could easily die there." Han Han thought it over.
Even so, Han Han thought it was worth it!
"Time to practice my secret techniques."
He connected to the Virtual Universe, entered the Killing Field, and began setting up one opponent after another.
Actually, if there weren't any good options, Han Han would have been happy to choose combat experience. After all, in his last simulation, he'd received systematic training from the Ganwu Dojo, which was far better than training on his own.
Of course,
that was only if there weren't any good options!
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