Meteor Fall Master in the 'Starry Abyss'
Chapter 196 - 020. Perfect Mutation!

Chapter 196: 020. Perfect Mutation!

Li Aozi compared the two and felt that the passive effect of the "Mountain Armor" was somewhat better.

After all, no one would complain about having too little mana, and free elements are the most abundant in the cosmic environment.

Not to mention elements like hydrogen and helium, which are everywhere in the universe.

In cosmic battles, which often last for years, even decades or centuries, who has time to resupply during such extended periods? The strong can only rely on slowly refining cosmic energy themselves.

Not to mention when a prolonged battle really starts—it’s even more grueling.

Li Aozi thought for a moment. He had the mutation option of "Iron Stomach," but the thought of having to nibble on asteroids to recover mana in the cosmos was a bit too embarrassing.

The impact on morale was immeasurable.

As for the "Mountain Armor"... it was clearly related to the Magic Side.

This arcane awakening came out connected with magic and the Dragon Race; Li Aozi guessed it was probably because he had added magic materials to his biological pool.

That turned out to be a good thing, after all, in terms of biological diversity, no one could surpass a magical civilization.

[You have chosen [Mountain Armor]]

[Gene Fragments have attached]

[Your genetic load has increased due to the influence of arcane energy]

Li Aozi’s lifespan had already been extended considerably by the sleep repair of the "Blood of Eternity," so accommodating a few more was not an issue.

As the arcane awakening completed, the Gene Fragments attached to his sequence, Li Aozi’s pale skin gradually gained a hint of vitality, his demeanor became more stately and substantial. He breathed deeply, clearly feeling an improvement in his respiratory system. Free elements from the air entered his body through his breath, converted into energy, and subtly affected his body.

This turned out to be a good thing.

The "Sovereign" class is the only occupation that does not value lineage because, theoretically, they can incorporate any superior bloodline factors for their own use. Even if you start as just a slime, by joining the [Mutant], you could eventually become a World-Annihilating Battle King slime.

Li Aozi’s current affiliation with the technological side of the human race was New Generation Homo sapiens, which had average potential, but he could evolve toward three cosmic human race directions—A1, B2, C3—this was very interesting.

A1 had a longer lifespan, B2 was smarter, and C3 was combat capable.

Especially the C3 Luca Type from the cosmic human race, known in the cosmos as the ’terror among the terrifying upright apes,’ possessed exceptionally fierce war potential, almost single-handedly creating the stereotype that the cosmic human race was adept at war.

Various civilizations liked to recruit a part of the C3 population, who were good fighters and perfect as pioneers and mercenaries, as if they were born for colonization and expansion.

Li Aozi, for his own reasons, decided not to evolve into a C3 Luca Type cosmic human. The racial talent of the New Generation Homo sapiens was an experience bonus, which was quite useful, and he couldn’t find a better fit for now.

"Let’s leave it at that for now, how to proceed with the racial sublimation in the future will need to be found in the cosmos," he said.

Li Aozi stretched lazily, and the system quickly popped up a new interface:

[Warning: Gene sequence unstable!]

[You have experienced a benign mutation, integrating gene fragments...]

[Your excellent genetic traits are emerging, please choose one direction from the following mutation traits]

Li Aozi glanced over and saw that none were perfect mutations, so he directly chose to use his opportunity for a perfect reset of the mutation option.

[Reset Complete]

[Presenting to you, Flawless Perfection in Genetic Engineering:]

A —— [Gene Grafting · Enhanced Supernatural Pod]: The external genes are further accommodated and absorbed by you, and the original supernatural pod is further enhanced. You can now simultaneously store multiple arcane energies and release them together.

If you choose to retain this trait, your supernatural pod’s arcane energy storage limit will increase to 22.

B —— [Gene Editing · Reproductive System Detachment]: By re-editing genes, all your cells are specifically transformed, and now all your cells can become reproductive cells; it’s time to create a species that belongs only to you.

If you choose to retain this trait, your physiological gender will be transformed into ’everything,’ allowing any gender to court you.

C —— [Gene Splicing · Battle Race Factor]: Two terrifying genes from invaders are combined, you will gain memories from your ancestors as invaders, slaughtering, conquering, and merging other species, and you will obtain formidable combat abilities, your genes will have greater invasive and contaminative powers.

If you choose to retain this trait, you can genetically contaminate any creature during its pregnancy, ensuring the offspring born are absolutely loyal to you.

"Oh wow!"

Li Aozi’s eyes lit up.

These three perfect mutation effects are truly formidable, especially the last two, perfectly demonstrating the selfishness of genes and their desire for continuity.

Combining the [Reproductive System Detachment] and [Charm] attributes, Li Aozi could become a renowned socialite of the cosmos, completely abandoning all labor, traveling everywhere to acquire the genetics of powerhouses, and then mass-producing a race of legions.

Does that sound familiar? Yes, Li Aozi was certain; these were the factors of a Succubus.

"What a pity, I still don’t want to send my children to die on the battlefield."

As for the [Battle Race Factor], this mutation option undoubtedly reveals the nature of ethnic expansion and aggression—eliminating a species’ men and retaining the women to continue a lineage and factors filled with sin.

Every civilization has risen this way; no powerful empire is ever clean. But conversely, precisely because of this, the source of every now-living person can be traced back to a powerful paternal ancestor, laying the groundwork for the unity and solidarity of human civilization.

Victors are lords, vanquished are outlaws, and in the cosmos, this competition is only more brutal.

However, with the progress of civilization and consciousness, people can gradually suppress genetic instincts and choose competition over war.

Of course, the [Battle Race Factor] serves no purpose in enhancing Li Aozi’s combat abilities.

The racial potential of Azure Star is just that; there’s no shame in it. A race that cannot step into the cosmos through its own independent research has no potential, don’t be disgruntled, this is an unbreakable cosmic rule. Some civilizations manage to launch rockets into space with gears and planks, while others are still throwing stones and boiling water — the latter, such a species, simply lacks the universally recognized ’potential’.

For genes, consciousness isn’t important, nor is the body, as long as they can complete the tasks of reproduction and transmission, anything goes. Thus, the last two mutation options are undoubtedly the most perfect existences.

But as a natural person, Li Aozi is not satisfied with merely becoming a ’biomechanical armor’ controlled by genes.

[Gene Grafting Complete]

[Your [Supernatural Pod] has been enhanced]

As Li Aozi finalized his mutation options, Grante’s territory was already in sight.