Infinite Horror: The Strongest Zhongzhou Team

"Even the genes of creatures hostile to humans?"

Zhao Yingkong sat on the table and smiled:

"In fact, the saints you know are completely different beings from modern humans."

"Different genes, different strengths, different appearances, different values, and even different forms of consciousness."

"Just like Chu Xuan, you should now be able to modify the genes of a fish into a bird. This bird, apart from its consciousness, is entirely a bird."

"Therefore, by the same logic, the sages of the past possessed such abilities."

You could say they turned themselves, their enemies, and those humanoid monsters into the same species: the most inclusive humans.

These humans then multiplied over a long period of time, until the saints and monsters were obliterated by time.

In the end, only humans remain.

Where did the genes of the saints and monsters go?

"Of course it's asleep."

"The effect of the fourth-order gene lock, as you can understand it, is skipping generations of inheritance, although this era may be a bit far back."

Zheng Zha seemed to remember something and asked:
"So, by constantly unlocking the fourth-order gene lock, I'm just constantly releasing those genes?"

"In the end, will I still be myself?"

Zhao Yingkong looked at Zheng Zha's fearful face and said with a cold smile:

"Is that all the petty shrewd you are? You should know that no matter how much you change, you will always be you."

"A knife is just a knife; the key is the person who uses it!"
Genes are just genes; no matter how powerful they are, or how fierce their killing intent, they are merely tools in your hands.

"Furthermore, since those beings from ancient times were able to preserve remnants of their consciousness within their genes to intimidate us..."

"If they could do it back then, then we can certainly do it too."

"What I'm going to tell you is that the way to overcome the killing intent bursting forth from your genes is also very simple: use your own killing intent to fight against it."

Their genes all possess a killing instinct. If you don't completely overcome it, when you enter the middle stage of the fourth level of the genetic lock, your mental consciousness will be polluted or assimilated, which is what you previously referred to as personality change.

"For example, a clone like Zheng Zha or Zhao Zhuikong, once changed, can never be changed back."

"Of course, it's not that there's anything wrong with this change, it's just that it varies from person to person."

"Alright, that's all I know about the gene lock. I know you still have questions, but I think Chu Xuan should be able to answer the rest."

After saying that, he prepared to pick up the book and continue reading.

Li Xiao suddenly asked:
"Wait, what is 'entering the microscopic'?"

"And what is its relationship with the fourth-order gene lock?"

Zhao Yingkong looked at him and said:
"Minimum detail" should be familiar to you.

"It is an ability that one is born with upon entering the fourth stage of gene lock, or an instinct."

"Subtlety refers to your consciousness being able to awaken and control genes. This is subtlety within the body, while from the outside, it is the flow of power or essence."

"Using extremely subtle changes to achieve your goals, in this state, what was originally a fraction of power can be exerted with a hundredfold force under your control."

"For example, the Hunyuan Ruyi Jin that you comprehended while observing the cosmic landscape in the Alien world last time already has subtle characteristics. But it's not enough."

Next, with the existence of "Zhao Yingkong," who had already mastered the fourth-order gene lock, Zheng Zha finally took another step forward on the road to becoming stronger.

Back to the present, in the underground palace.

Zhao Zhuikong, who was standing in front of the Mirror of Eris, had just finished praising Zheng Zha.

He inexplicably spat out a mouthful of blood.

Zheng Zha had no time to realize anything.

A dark figure rushed forward in the blink of an eye.

And this dark figure is none other than Neos Honda in his combined form.

The viscous black venom had somehow already possessed the body.

This figure, which had swelled to four or five meters in size, stomped the ground with tremendous force.

However, this seemingly unskillful action unexpectedly unleashed tremendous speed.

The muffled thud from the ground echoed throughout the space.

It was the sound of his feet hitting the ground.

The gray stone slabs on the ground were simply unable to withstand such enormous force and were easily shattered by this stomp.

However, the mission of this stone slab has already been accomplished.

Because he arrived in front of Zhao Zhuikong in just one step.

Faced with an enemy wielding a dagger, this person actually raised his fist and punched him.

Equally lacking in skill.

Because of the mouthful of blood he had just swallowed, Zhao Zhuikong seemed not to have expected Neos Honda to be so fast and decisive.

He only had time to raise the dagger in his right hand.

Just as the fist was about to collide with the dagger.

A line of air being torn apart appeared on the slender dagger.

It's obvious that this is probably the dagger's special ability or inherent effect.

Just as Zheng Zha was about to make his move.

Who would have thought that a viscous liquid would emerge from that seemingly ordinary but enormous fist?

This black mass enveloped the fist in an instant.

Even after this mass of black liquid condensed, it split open and bit into the dagger.

Meanwhile, Neos Honda's other fist also slammed towards Zhao Zhuikong's side.

Just like before, this fist, just before it was about to hit, gushed out a ball of black liquid from its surface, which instantly condensed into a sharp spike.

However, just as this sharp spike was about to pierce Zhao Zhuikong...

Clang——! !

A deafening clang of metal clashing against metal exploded in the narrow underground palace.

The shockwave, visible to the naked eye, centered on the two individuals.

It diffuses in a ring shape.

The tremors caused the surrounding stone pillars to vibrate and the shattered gray stone slabs to be pulverized once again.

But the figure that was imagined to be pierced by the black substance was unharmed.

Instead, Neos Honda knelt on the ground.

A tangled mass of black liquid was howling in agony on the ground from the recent shockwave.

At this moment, not only Zheng Zha was surprised, but Zhao Zhuikong was as well.

A genuine look of surprise finally crossed Zhao Zhuikong's usually playful eyes.

He did hit the target just now.

But the sensation from his dagger wasn't the stiffness of cutting flesh.

Instead, it was like a violent shockwave striking an incredibly heavy adamantite barrier!

If it weren't for the special nature of the dagger, the force of the recoil would have sent him flying.

The figure kneeling on the ground stood up.

As the sound faded, the twisted black substance on the ground burrowed back in.

Zheng Zha then noticed a thin, long scratch on Neos Honda's chest, the very spot where the dagger had just slashed.

It was at this moment that Zheng Zha, Chen Zilong, and the others finally realized what was happening.

This being, after merging, is not only incredibly powerful.

The physical body's defensive capabilities are also terrifying.

Li Xiao once said that even with his current indestructible body, he might not be able to withstand Zhao Zhuikong's assassination attempt.

And this person was completely unharmed.

It seemed that he knew the others were surprised.

Neos Honda stood up and smiled.

Pointing to his chest, he said:
"Implanted metal skin is one of the most advanced human body modifications in the God Space."

"In the same side quests, compared to exchanging bloodlines and skills, technology is the one that truly demonstrates its value."

"Especially after combining with the earrings, the other shortcomings were also made up for."

After saying that, Neos Honda stretched his body and grinned maliciously. It was at this moment that Zhan Lan and Xiao Honglu, who were watching from the sidelines, finally understood.

Neos and Honda, one of them will inevitably follow the path of technologically modifying and enhancing the human body.

Of course, it's also possible that both of them are like that.

"Everyone, delay might cause problems, let's attack together!"

He tore his clothes off and threw them on the ground before saying this.

Despite his astonishing strength after combining with others.

However, through their recent exchange, this person also realized that he couldn't hold off the opponent on his own, let alone win the battle.

Fortunately, he's not the only one here now.

Some Arctic teams and Central Pacific teams still exist, so their chances of winning this time are very high.

After speaking, Neos Honda was enveloped in black venom again, and he pounced like a wild beast.

this moment.

Zheng Zha, Chen Zilong, and Gunnir in the corner set off at the same time.

What they didn't know was that in the mirror image...

Li Xiao and his three companions also went all out.

All of a sudden.

Reality and mirror image.

Multiple deadly threats erupted simultaneously!
Outside the mirror.

Neos Honda was facing the front, and at that moment he seemed to be controlled by Venom.

With its ferocious strength and defense, coupled with its versatile parasitic abilities, it directly confronted Zhao Zhuikong's sharp edge.

Zheng Zha released streaks of blood-red blade light that continuously traversed Zhao Zhuikong's body.

Chen Zilong closed his eyes as soon as he got close.

With his iron staff in hand, he wielded a powerful and heavy weapon, showcasing his skills to the fullest with the aid of his keen intuition.

Every time they clashed, the opponent would stagger for a moment, creating an opportunity for others.

However, Xiao Honglu could see it.

If it were a one-on-one fight, Chen Zilong and Neos would probably have lost long ago.

After all, when facing a master assassin, a protracted battle is a joke.

They always kill with a single blow.

However, now they have Gunnir controlling the game and Zheng Zha as their main attacker.

Zhao Zhuikong's situation is not optimistic. It can be said that when the stalemate begins, it means that the other party has already started to decline.

However, this person was able to survive and persevere despite such an attack.

This can be considered a way of indirectly proving their strength.

It can only be said that he is indeed a powerful being who has entered the fourth stage of gene lock.

And inside the mirror.

Li Xiao dodged the sharp edge of a short sword being swung.

He twisted his waist and stepped into thin air, the air beneath his feet exploded with a soft pop.

Their figures twisted together, cutting directly into the flank.

Zhao Zhuikong's back was now fully exposed.

Li Xiao had also been preparing for this for a long time.

He concealed the golden light around him, and his whole appearance was only slightly dimmer than before.

At this moment, Li Xiao pushed his Hunyuan energy to its limit, like a bowstring stretched to its fullest extent and instantly straightened!

This moment.

Transforming into dark golden lightning, it uses subtle internal energy to directly target weaknesses.

Before he could even swing his flying sword, he slapped out with his palm.

As he struck out, two streams of energy that had been prepared within his body erupted instantly.

Like the rushing sound of great rivers colliding, it also brought Li Xiao into a new realm.

"destroy!"

After entering instantaneous destruction.

Driven by a powerful force.

Li Xiao could feel the air beneath his palm print rapidly compressing and solidifying.

The final, enlarged handprint struck Zhao Zhuikong directly in the back.

Watching the figure fly backward.

Having been prepared, Zhao Yingkong simultaneously launched the most lethal and fastest backstab.

A golden short sword thrust straight at them.

The second Zhao Yingkong used the power she had just gained to retreat to the front of the Eris Mirror.

Zhao Yingkong actually slashed directly at the magic mirror with her sword.

An attempt to cut off the source of the problem.

After all, the effects of the Mirror of Eris should be related to Zhao Zhuikong's abilities to some extent, in the eyes of the three of them.

Breaking the mirror might be the key to their escape.

At this moment, it doesn't matter whether it's inside or outside the mirror.

Zhao Zhuikong on both sides was hit by fatal damage almost simultaneously.

After spraying a large amount of blood into the air, it flew backwards towards the corner.

However, it didn't turn out as they had hoped.

What should have been a fatal injury was nothing more than a momentary jolt for Zhao Zhuikong, who jumped up from the ground.

Zhao Zhuikong's face was somewhat pale from spitting blood and enduring Neos's immense strength.

At this moment, there was not the slightest bit of panic.

Those narrow, elongated eyes, under such extreme pressure...

It ignited two clusters of almost insane, bloodthirsty emotions.

"Ha! That's more like it!!"

"That's right, that's it! Come on, all of you, come on!"

A wild, thrilling laugh erupted from his mouth.

Faced with this near-extreme death situation.

His body unleashed even greater power beyond the impossible!

Zhao Zhuikong could sense that as long as he didn't die, he would definitely take another step forward this time.

A gigantic figure, completely enveloped in black liquid, looked down at its black body, which was almost completely severed.

murmured:

"What a madman!"

"A complete madman!"

"But if that's all there is to it, then die!"

The black wounds on this enormous figure, which was four or five meters tall, had completely healed while it was speaking.

He moved his body and broke another stone slab, disappearing from the spot.

Simultaneously, Zheng Zha also sprang out again.

In reality, Zhao Zhuikong's body twisted violently, his joints seemingly dislocated and then reformed in an instant.

It is a forced reversal that completely violates human physiology and the laws of movement!
The body, which should have been pushed backward by the force of Neos Honda, actually used a portion of that force to slide forward a small half-step with a strange, liquid-metal-like flow.

It almost instantly reached Neos Honda's right hand, which was changing shape.

at the same time--

Zhao Zhuikong's right wrist, holding the dagger, began to tremble wildly at a frequency so high it created a visual afterimage, with movements almost imperceptible to the naked eye! (End of Chapter)