Mythological Revival Begins with Sanxingdui

"Have you found the Nine Cauldrons?"

Jiang Ran couldn't help but frown.

You should know that the real Nine Tripods have been missing since the Warring States period. The last time they appeared was more than two thousand years ago. Where could he possibly find them?

[The Nine Cauldrons System possesses self-shielding capabilities; only those with sufficient authority can perceive it. If you can activate the Human Emperor gene sequence within you, you might be able to sense it.]

Lu Shu noticed his confusion and spoke up to remind him.

"Didn't you say that our human genes are locked in? Is there any other way to solve this problem?"

Jiang Ran looked at Lu Shu with some confusion.

If you're only concerned with resolving issues related to your individual genetic makeup, there is actually a method...

"What method?"

Jiang Ran's eyes lit up.

[Reorganization!]

What Lu Shu calls recombination is to completely break down a person's gene sequence and then rearrange it according to an existing template.

The human genome contains various recessive genes, which are passed down from blood relatives from generation to generation, although some genes have long been eliminated.

But these were the genetic codes they were once most proud of.

If recombination occurs, these unnecessary gene sequences must be removed, and better genes must be edited in.

But doing so would be tantamount to completely denying Jiang Ran as a person, and also denying one's own ancestors.

This is something Jiang Ran cannot accept, at least not right now.

Once the reconstructive surgery is performed, it's estimated that even a subsequent paternity test won't be able to prove that he was born to his mother.

"Are there any other methods?"

Jiang Ran rejected this approach.

Currently, optimizing the gene sequence is the only way for human evolution. Blood ties are merely a bond between the weak. Only when you truly realize this will you truly join the ranks of the strong. True strength relies solely on oneself.

Only by abandoning unnecessary emotions and possessing absolute rationality can one make the most correct choices, just like the immortals you speak of.

Lu Shu said something profound.

Jiang Ran knew that what Lu Shu said was true. Although he had undergone genetic optimization, his thinking was still stuck in the mindset of a modern person.

If a person doesn't have emotions and desires, can they still be considered a human being?

"No wonder the book says that immortals are not allowed to have emotions; it turns out they have all abandoned human emotions."

Jiang Ran felt a surge of emotion.

"Wait, the teachers have been wiped out. Can I resurrect them?"

A thought suddenly popped into Jiang Ran's mind.

Previously, when entering the Bronze Gate, Gu Changsong and others were killed by Lu Shu because their genes were not up to standard.

Now that I have access to the gene bank, is it possible to revive them through the gene bank?

Thinking of this, Jiang Ran quickly looked at Lu Shu and asked the question that had been bothering him.

Their genetic sequences are incredibly chaotic and have no purpose whatsoever. They're not included in the gene pool, and even if they were to recombine, they wouldn't revert to their original form.

"It's okay, as long as you retain your original memories."

Jiang Ran had long been prepared for the fact that Gu Changsong and the others could not be resurrected.

This is easy.

Without wasting any words, Lu Shu immediately brought up the projector and began operating it.

Soon, a nearby instrument began to operate.

Just like a 3D printer, it printed out the bodies of Gu Changsong and the others in just a few breaths.

[The body has been imprinted; the next step is to input the memories.]

A single tentacle appeared on the deer-like creature's body and pierced the opponent's brow.

The next second, everyone inside the device opened their eyes.

What's wrong with me?

Gu Changsong rubbed his temples, feeling as if he had just had a very long dream.

"Teacher, do you remember me?"

Jiang Ran asked somewhat nervously.

"Jiang Ran? Where is this...?"

Gu Changsong looked at the disciple in front of him, and then at Lu Shu standing next to him, feeling a little confused.

[You were wiped out because you triggered the gene pool's defense mechanism. My master ordered me to revive you, but I don't understand clay molding technology, so I can only use other materials instead.]

Lu Shu's explanation left everyone completely confused.

What resurrection? What clay-based genetic technology?

They recognize all these words, so why can't they understand them when they're put together?

"Let me explain."

Jiang Ran knew the confusion in everyone's hearts, so she recounted her own experience.

"You mean the ancient myths are all true?"

After hearing Jiang Ran's words, Gu Changsong's body trembled with excitement.

Ancient myths are not myths, but a more advanced civilization.

"Teacher! Your guess was right, there really is an ancient civilization!"

After learning the truth, Gu Changsong laughed until tears streamed down his face.

Jiang Ran looked at Gu Changsong, who was in such a bad mood, and a complicated expression appeared on her face.

Their lineage has been passed down for three generations, starting with Gu Changsong's teacher, and they have been searching for traces of ancient civilizations.

Now, their guess has finally been proven correct.

"Xiao Zhang, get me some paper and pen. I need to write this down; I want to clear my teacher's name!"

Gu Changsong said to his assistant beside him.

"good!"

Xiao Zhang was also extremely excited. Finding the remains of an ancient civilization is definitely the greatest discovery of this century.

"Teacher, wait a minute!"

Seeing the group's excited expressions, Jiang Ran quickly stopped them.

"What's wrong?"

Gu Changsong looked at his most outstanding disciple with some doubt.

"I'm afraid you can't make this information public."

Jiang Ran gave a wry smile.

"Why? This is the greatest discovery of this century, the lifelong pursuit of your grandmaster. With this information, we can exonerate him..."

"Have you considered what the consequences would be if ancient civilizations were exposed?"

Jiang Ran interrupted him.

Gu Changsong, who was in the midst of excitement, felt as if he had been doused with a bucket of cold water after hearing these words, and instantly calmed down.

The discovery of the ruins of an ancient civilization is enough to overturn people's current understanding.

But this also attracted the covetous eyes of some ambitious individuals.

No one can tolerate the Great Xia monopolizing an ancient civilization's ruins; it might even trigger World War III.

Thinking of this, Gu Changsong broke out in a cold sweat.

He almost became a sinner in the history of humankind.

"There's something I need to tell you: the ancient civilization didn't perish, but rather it's in a state of self-isolation. A single gene pool could easily wipe us all out, let alone other relics."

"you mean……"

Gu Changsong sensed a hidden meaning in Jiang Ran's words.

"Keep this a secret for now; we have something more important to do."

Immediately afterwards, Jiang Ran revealed the matter of the human gene lock.

"We must use the knowledge we have acquired to find the whereabouts of the Nine Tripods. Only in this way can humanity take its own destiny into its own hands."

Jiang Ran finally revealed her true feelings.