My Cell Prison
Chapter 1515 - 1513: Mutation

Chapter 1515: Chapter 1513: Mutation

Following the System’s prompt, Han Dong returned to the warehouse.

The area where [Origin Zombie-Zahard] was killed had been cleared of yellow sand, leaving behind one special item—a syringe crafted from pure silver, filled with a viscous fluid resembling concentrated spinal liquid.

As Han Dong stepped forward to pick it up, the item’s details were transmitted directly into his mind.

『[Origin Zombie] in this game had been set to a strength level far surpassing the game’s base difficulty, designed as a key element for the "escape" course.

Considering you broke through the escape limit and forcefully killed the Origin Zombie, the [Ladybug Organization] has decided to grant you a special reward beyond this game level—[Zombie Bloodline].

Details are as follows:

Silver plated syringe, Bloodline grade[B]

Base effects: Enhanced strength, increased defense value (spinal column receives additional reinforcement), enhanced dynamic vision.

Special effects:

①.「Infection」: Spreads through bodily fluids, allowing active infection of organic life forms. Infected beings will turn into low-level zombies (special NPCs or individuals with unique constitutions in high-difficulty game scenarios may be immune to this effect).

②.「Spinal Mutation」: At critical moments, the spinal virus organism can be activated, stimulating all body cells to induce total attribute enhancement for several seconds.

Note: Once a bloodline is chosen, it cannot be changed. However, the bloodline grade can be improved through special means. If an individual wishes to switch bloodlines, it can only be stripped via an exceedingly expensive process called 「Bloodline Stripping」.』

"What a treasure!

This zombie-type bloodline substance... If I use it on myself, it’s bound to bring unimaginable results."

Having only recently learned about the concept of ’Bloodlines’ during this game, Han Dong hadn’t expected to obtain a bloodline tool so quickly... and one particularly suitable for him, far more valuable than a werewolf bloodline.

Without hesitation.

Han Dong picked up the silver syringe and directly plunged it into the carotid artery in his neck, injecting the fluid into his body.

Time, place, and situation all aligned perfectly. Han Dong was in peak condition, and there was no location safer than the mall—protected by thousands of zombies while enhancing the artistic conception of a zombie.

As the liquid entered his body, there was no sensation of an electric current surging through him as expected.

Moreover, the anticipated bloodline transformation failed to manifest promptly.

Instead, a resonance abruptly emanated from his right arm... Although the spinal liquid had been injected into the neck, under the guidance and enveloping effect of his blood, it flowed straight toward his right arm.

Han Dong didn’t attempt to block the process; instead, he revealed a knowing smile.

"Since it’s zombie-related substance, it will inevitably interact with the G-Virus... I wonder just how far this synergy can reach."

The G-Virus had always been the cornerstone of "infrastructure" within his right arm,

supporting everything related to flesh and blood transformations—including tentacle reshaping, bloodhound extraction, and holy blood derivatives.

Currently, most of its abilities were suppressed, and its tier was limited to the human threshold.

As the infrastructure cornerstone, the G-Virus was once again about to reclaim dominance and play its primary role.

When the spinal liquid from the syringe entered his body,

[Resonance Effect]

The G-Virus seemed to catch the scent of an evolutionary breakthrough,

actively demanding ownership of the spinal fluid, encasing it and directing it toward the right arm,

where it began absorption and integration—transforming it into a bloodline substance more tailored to Han Dong.

Or rather, the G-Virus was absorbing the spinal liquid’s traits, integrating them into a higher-quality, wholly unique zombie bloodline based on the G-Virus, advancing its modification of Han Dong’s body.

『Bloodline modification detected to be exhibiting abnormalities. Original spinal fluid is undergoing qualitative changes. Reassessing attributes... Please wait.』

Swish!

A large and symbolic [The Eye] opened on Han Dong’s right arm.

Sally also caught a strange and powerful aura, clearly sensing that Han Dong was undergoing a transformation.

"So strong!"

Driven by her admiration for Han Dong and the irresistible attraction of his powerful aura, Sally eagerly tried to touch him.

However, just as her hand approached,

a grotesque blood maw lined with "rib-like fangs" suddenly formed at Han Dong’s chest, attempting to swallow Sally whole.

Frightened, she leaped back, with tendrils of eerie dark violet tentacles extending from the back of her head and straightening rigidly.

...

Han Dong remained oblivious to the external situation, fully focused on the bloodline modification (mutation).

『Bloodline attributes updated: Modified into 「Zombie Bloodline-G Mutation (God-Mutation)」』

The silver plated syringe, Bloodline grade[B] had transformed into a diamond-studded syringe, Bloodline grade[S].

Base effects:

①. Enhanced strength

②. Increased defense value (spinal column receives additional reinforcement)

③. Heightened regenerative and mutative properties (the individual can amplify effects by focusing on specific limbs)

④. Enhanced dynamic vision

Special effects:

①. 「Infection」: Same as above.

②. 「Spinal Integration」: The original spinal activation effect has been replaced. The spinal column now acts as an energy storage device, providing more efficient regeneration, mutation, and cellular vitality.

③. 「G-Form」: This effect cannot be explicitly described, as it evolves according to the individual’s physical attributes, total endurance, and mastery of the G-Virus, resulting in corresponding shape-shifting abilities.

Form shifts may deepen progressively.

Each new form achieved results in corresponding physical attribute enhancements, but also incurs heavier mutation burdens.

Special warning: If the individual fails to endure the mutation burden, leading to mental collapse, the G-Virus will break free from all constraints, evolving uncontrollably into an amorphous zombie mass, hungering to devour all organic life!

To protect the gaming environment, should the individual reach an uncontrollable state, they will be executed on the spot by a Ladybug Assassin.

...

"This feeling... it’s reminiscent of the direct experience I had while attempting to control the G-Virus in the [Stargazing Room]! However, the sensation now feels vastly different.

Back then, I treated the G-Virus as a foundational infrastructure for my right arm, accommodating all abilities originating from it.

But this unique fateful game has brought me back full circle to that state, with most of my abilities suppressed... and yet, the G-Virus absorbed and assimilated a bloodline material capable of reshaping my entire body, producing a tangible, full-body transformation.

It’s like I’ve completed the dream evolution concept I once had.

I always wanted to see just how far a G-Virus-centric evolution could take me."

When Han Dong opened his eyes, everything had returned to normal.

He was still the same steel-masked figure shrouded in a black robe, appearing as a common human form.

Yet every single zombie within the supermarket was kneeling—an absolute submission derived from their primal source, compelling these flesh-eating, virus-spreading entities to bow down en masse.

The sight struck Han Dong’s mind with a powerful artistic conception.

In just an instant,

the stone tablet at the bottom of the Truth Abyss seemed to reveal additional inscriptions and imagery.

"Nicholas... Have you achieved realization?"

Sally, who had already advanced into the Mythic Body, caught wind of the recent shift in artistic conception.

"I felt something strange just now, but my brain’s 「Talent Tree」 has been completely sealed off, so I can’t quite discern it... In any case, this harvest exceeds my expectations.

It’s not only about form—I’ve also acquired a temporary substitution for the Talent Tree."

Han Dong touched his slightly protruding spinal column,

where a surge of pure energy was actively accumulating, serving as a replacement for the sealed Talent Tree and now functioning as an 「Energy Storage Device」.

This allowed Han Dong to sustain his abilities and fight for much longer periods.

"Sally, let’s head to the store one more time! The points we’ve earned from this game should be more than sufficient to unlock some crucial abilities for you!"