fifth form

Chapter 3064 Stagnation
Zhang Xuezhou entered the fifth sequence as easily as eating and drinking; the changes occurred almost moments after the injection of blood serum and catalyst.

It took him three days to enter the sixth sequence.

To others, Zhang Xuezhou's entry into the sixth sequence was incredibly easy, even superhuman. However, Zhang Xuezhou had already sensed that the difficulty of the later stages of the sequence was constantly increasing, and that once the limit was reached, it would be difficult to continue moving upwards.

His understanding of power has reached a point where control over it has blossomed, much like how Ren Yisheng sought various extracts from ferocious beasts to replenish his body, thereby triggering a variety of abilities.

As long as the conditions are met, it will not be difficult for him to develop a resistance layer in his body.

The definitions of the seventh sequence and the Divine Power Realm are not the same. Under certain conditions, Zhang Xuezhou could even reach the eighth sequence, but that's all he can do within his capabilities.

Zhang Xuezhou simply cannot possess a domain like Montespatton, even with continuous stimulation from higher-level catalysts and beast extracts.

"You should think about the seventh sequence first!"

When Zhang Xuezhou sought advice from the Emperor, the Emperor pointed at Luo Burang, indicating that Zhang Xuezhou's weak genetic body needed a more powerful catalyst; otherwise, he would have to use large doses of ferocious beast extracts to accumulate, which would inevitably be very dangerous.

"What is your current genetic profile?" Luo Burang asked with interest.

"Look!"

Zhang Xuezhou handed over the printed gene map in his hand.

“It looks a bit like a bird, and also somewhat like a beast,” Luo Burang said.

"Isn't this the genetic map of the giant eagle?" Zhang Xuezhou asked doubtfully. "The beast extracts that Zuo Lianguang and I used to enter the seventh sequence are no different!"

"No, no, no, this genetic map only resembles a giant eagle, but it is not a giant eagle gene. If you look closely at these decoded parts, it is not the same as the giant eagle we are analyzing now. Instead, it is more like a land beast!"

"You mean it's a kind of raptor that runs on the ground?" Zhang Xuezhou asked.

"Judging from existing genetic theories, this is indeed a four-legged raptor," Luo Burang nodded.

"Where in this world can you find a four-legged bird-like beast?" Zhang Xuezhou asked in surprise.

The catalyst problem for entering the seventh sequence has not yet been solved, and the judgment of the giant eagle gene with weak pelican gene mutation in the body has also been wrong.

Zhang Xuezhou previously felt like he had won a big prize, as he could easily accumulate weight while sitting in Beirehe, but he never expected that his physical genes were only similar to those of Beirehe.

His genes are constantly changing, so it's clear that he can't evolve smoothly every time.

Zhang Xuezhou couldn't help but feel a little regretful that he hadn't used his luck to push forward the gene sequence.

"If you use the extract from the Giant Eagle Beast to break through to the seventh sequence, it might be a bit difficult to develop a resistance layer in your lower body!"

Zhang Xuezhou flipped through the gene map repeatedly and made constant comparisons.

Hearing Luo Burang's deduction, how could he not know the situation?

This is not difficult; if there is no match, there will be no resistance layer. Otherwise, those sequencers in the past would not have spent their whole lives pursuing specific ferocious beasts.

But if you asked Zhang Xuezhou to find a four-legged bird that resembles a giant eagle, he really didn't have that ability.

This isn't a question of whether he went to Qinmeng to hunt, but rather about birds lacking four legs in biological evolution.

Perhaps there were such primitive birds long ago, but four legs were not conducive to flight, and they were better suited to running, which goes against the direction of bird evolution. Perhaps they went extinct, or their legs degenerated and disappeared.

As for the natural world today, it has never been discovered by humans, let alone captured.

"Perhaps you could try combining extracts from two ferocious beasts," Luo Burang suggested. "But you might need the ability to control gene fusion!"

"My weak genes are uncontrollable in their growth; I've always grown naturally, and I have no ability to control their mutations!"

Zhang Xuezhou felt somewhat helpless. He could only be thankful that his strength was not determined by his genetic sequence, even if this path was blocked, there were other paths of cultivation.

“Draw some blood for me, I want to play with your blood and this specimen!” Luo Burang pointed to the 'stone specimen' placed to the side.

Only when placed near Zhang Xuezhou's body will this 'stone specimen' exude liquid juice or solid tissue like muscle.

Luo Burang was quite curious about this attraction and wanted to test the possible gene pairings produced by the corresponding components.

"Should I breed some four-legged chickens?" Zhang Manqian interjected. "Four-legged birds can't be produced in nature, but we can create some four-legged bionic offspring ourselves!"

"good idea!"

Zhang Xuezhou nodded.

But he didn't have high hopes. After all, while a four-legged chicken could be bred, it couldn't become a mythical beast, much less a ferocious beast for extraction.

Luo Burang repeatedly emphasized that he was just playing around with it, which clearly indicated that he was unsure whether he could produce any results.

"I once told you that if a sequencer can only be bound to a certain type of ferocious beast, then this kind of cultivation is meaningless." After observing for a moment, the Emperor advised, "You have now reached a dead end in the genetic sequence. It would be best to use yourself as a reference to do more research, rather than constantly pushing yourself down a wrong path of cultivation!"

I'll try my best!

Zhang Xuezhou nodded.

While others would be terrified of being experimented on, Zhang Xuezhou didn't feel that fear.

Even if his gene sequence stagnates or his sequence strength declines, it won't affect Zhang Xuezhou much, since the gene sequence accounts for a very small proportion of his strength.

"The theoretical framework of the cultivation path based on gene sequences is very complete. It seems that all we need to do is fill in the details to perfect the cultivation system. However, this kind of cultivation based on borrowed power has many drawbacks," the Emperor said. "It's somewhat like the cultivation of half-demons. You should know that there is only one Lei Zhenzi in the world. Over the past thousand years, no one has become a second Lei Zhenzi, and it is even difficult to pass on the legacy!"

The Emperor sighed.

It's not just Lei Zhenzi's lineage that might be interrupted; many powerful deities in the Heavenly Court have also experienced such interruptions.

The success of many cultivators in reaching the summit is inseparable from the factors of the times. Few cultivators who imitate their predecessors can surpass them; each generation is worse than the last.

The past thousand years of history serve as a lesson: if we do not make changes, we will inevitably be eliminated and become just another mediocre member among those who endlessly repeat the same path of self-cultivation.

“You can no longer use the Golden Elixir method to cultivate now, so why don’t we try to find the correct path of cultivation together?” Zhang Xuezhou said.

"My body's genes are very stable, and there's no problem following the gene sequence upwards. Sequence resources are also very convenient, so I won't do this kind of thing," the Emperor waved his hand and said.

“There are drawbacks to practicing gene sequences,” Zhang Xuezhou cautioned.

"There are drawbacks, but this path makes my cultivation easier, and I don't need to leave any correct inheritance for future generations to continue cultivating," the Emperor said. "If my body can withstand the continuous transformation, I should have no problem entering the defined ninth sequence in two to three years, so I won't worry about that too much!"

Your response has saddened me!

Zhang Xuezhou sighed, feeling his little dream of copying the Emperor's work completely shattered.

The ability of a great cultivator to adapt to the environment and undergo further cultivation or adjustment is an advantage that ordinary people cannot match.

Even though Zhang Xuezhou could easily enter the sixth sequence by relying on his own understanding of power, given that his body met the requirements, Ning Que was in the same situation.

Just like college students learning elementary school courses, they can easily pass through the lower levels of cultivation until they approach their original strength.

If it weren't for physical factors, Zhang Xuezhou's situation would be no different from the Emperor's; he would inevitably reach the eighth sequence, thus achieving a power level close to his own perception.

"You can't make me suffer without experiencing it," the Emperor said with a wry smile. "Besides, I also have some ambitions and hope to explore the void and the giant tree as soon as possible, so that I may have the opportunity to communicate with your master's wife in the future, and even bring her soul here!"

The Emperor seemed rather impatient, clearly unable to discuss things slowly with Zhang Xuezhou.

He could only be thankful that he and the Emperor and Empress were old enough to have long since lost their desires for men and women; otherwise, if he had continued like this for one, two, or three years, the child Donghua and the Emperor and Empress had would be old enough to run errands.