Chapter 33: Gene Lock (Part 2)

Tang Jun hurriedly activated the Taixu Medicine Cauldron, sucking the poisonous mist into it. The medicine cauldron hummed, seemingly unable to bear the heavy burden.

At the same time, the Holy Maiden Jade Pendant on the clone's chest began to emit light, resonating with the Taixu Medicine Cauldron.

A crystal-clear, blood-red bead flew out from the jade pendant and drifted slowly toward the clone.

"Holy Maiden bloodline crystal!" Tang Jun recognized this bead.

The blood-red bead merged into the clone's body; his aura surged once more, and the red light grew even more intense.

"Aaah—"

The clone let out a painful roar, his body began to swell, and his skin turned a strange purple-black.

"His genes are collapsing!" Tang Jun's heart sank.

He had to stop the clone, otherwise the entire Gene Vault would be destroyed!

Tang Jun channeled his Chaos Medical Qi again, attempting to suppress the clone, but found it was of no use.

"Damn it!" Tang Jun gritted his teeth.

Just then, a voice suddenly echoed in his mind.

"Use your blood!"

It was Lin Xiyue's voice!

"My blood?" Tang Jun was stunned.

"Yes, your blood! Your bloodline is the same as his; it can stabilize his genes!" Lin Xiyue's voice said anxiously.

Tang Jun did not hesitate; he bit his finger and dripped his fresh blood onto the clone's forehead.

The blood quickly seeped into the clone's skin; his roaring gradually weakened, and his swollen body began to return to normal.

The red light faded, and the purple-black skin gradually regained its normal color.

The clone slowly opened his eyes, his gaze clear, no longer filled with the previous madness.

He looked at Tang Jun and called out timidly, "Brother..."

Tang Jun felt a warmth in his heart and reached out to pat his head.

"It's okay, it's okay..."

Just when Tang Jun thought the crisis had been averted, the Gene Vault suddenly began to shake violently.

"What's happening?" Tang Jun looked around vigilantly.

"Alert! Alert! The Gene Lock is about to activate!"

A cold mechanical voice echoed throughout the Gene Vault.

"Gene Lock?" Tang Jun was completely confused.

"The Gene Lock is the final defense mechanism protecting the Gene Vault. Once activated, it will release powerful energy to destroy all intruders!" Lin Xiyue's voice sounded again, carrying a hint of fear.

"Then what do we do?" Tang Jun asked.

"We must leave here before the Gene Lock activates!" Lin Xiyue said urgently. "Even you cannot withstand the energy of the Gene Lock!"

Tang Jun picked up the clone and turned to run.

"Hurry! There's no time!"

The walls of the Gene Vault began to collapse, and the floor began to crack.

Tang Jun, holding the clone, sprinted through the collapsing Gene Vault.

"Don't be afraid, Brother will protect you!" Tang Jun comforted him, though his heart was filled with unease.

The energy of the Gene Lock grew stronger, and the entire Gene Vault trembled.

"Ah—"

A massive block of ice fell from the sky, crashing toward Tang Jun and the clone.

Tang Jun's pupils constricted; this ice block weighed at least several tons—if it hit them, they would be flattened into meat paste!

"Damn it, I'll fight you to the death!"

At the critical moment, Tang Jun roared, and his Chaos Medical Qi surged out, forming a massive energy shield above his head.

"Boom!"

The ice block smashed into the energy shield. Tang Jun felt an overwhelming force strike him; his blood surged, a sweet taste filled his throat, and he spat out a mouthful of blood with a "Puff" sound.

"Brother!" The clone cried out in terror.

Tang Jun endured the intense pain, rolled on the ground while holding the clone, and barely dodged the falling ice shards.

"Hurry! The Gene Lock is about to activate!" Lin Xiyue's voice exploded in Tang Jun's mind.

Tang Jun dared not delay; he held the clone and rushed toward the exit of the Gene Vault.

"Boom!"

The dome of the Gene Vault began to collapse, and countless rocks fell from the sky, as if it were the end of the world.

Tang Jun, holding the clone, dodged left and right amidst the chaos, looking utterly disheveled.

"Hahahaha..."

Just then, a burst of arrogant laughter echoed through the Gene Vault.

Tang Jun was shocked; this voice was...

He saw an old man in a white lab coat with graying hair walking slowly from the depths of the Gene Vault; with every step he took, the ground trembled slightly.

"Holy Medical Society President!"

Tang Jun recognized the person at a glance, and a stormy sea rose in his heart.

How could he be here?

The Holy Medical Society President looked at Tang Jun with cold eyes, as if looking at an ant.

"Tang Jun, you truly did not disappoint me."

"You've been using me?" Tang Jun gritted his teeth.

"Using? No, you aren't worthy." The Holy Medical Society President smiled contemptuously. "You are merely a chess piece in my hand, a chess piece used to activate the Gene Lock."

"Gene Lock? What do you want to do?" An ominous premonition rose in Tang Jun's heart.

"The Gene Lock is the key to the Divine Throne. As long as I activate it, I can obtain power that transcends everything!" The Holy Medical Society President's eyes were filled with fanaticism, as if he had already seen the scene of himself ruling the world.

"You're crazy! You will destroy this world!" Tang Jun roared.

"This world is already rotten to the core; only I can save it!" The Holy Medical Society President laughed wildly, pointed a finger, and a beam of white light shot toward Tang Jun.

Tang Jun, holding the clone, barely dodged the white light, his expression extremely ugly.

"Do you think you can stop me? You are too naive!" The Holy Medical Society President sneered and attacked again.

Tang Jun knew he was no match for the Holy Medical Society President; he could only grit his teeth and dodge, his heart filled with extreme anxiety.

"Brother, I'm scared..." The clone hugged Tang Jun's neck tightly, shivering.

"Don't be afraid, Brother will protect you." Tang Jun comforted him, though his heart was filled with a sense of powerlessness.

Just then, Lin Xiyue's voice sounded again: "Tang Jun, your bloodline is the same as his; it can resonate with the Gene Lock and stabilize its energy!" "Okay, I'll try!"

Tang Jun gritted his teeth, bit his finger again, and dripped his fresh blood onto the Gene Lock.

The blood was quickly absorbed by the Gene Lock, and the originally violent energy miraculously stabilized.

"How is this possible?!" The Holy Medical Society President's expression changed drastically, and he looked at this scene in disbelief.

"Do you think only you can use the Gene Lock?" Tang Jun sneered, and his Chaos Medical Qi surged madly into the Gene Lock, beginning to forcibly crack the Gene Lock's password.

"Damn it! Don't even think about succeeding!" The Holy Medical Society President roared and attacked Tang Jun again.

Tang Jun dodged the attacks while doing his best to crack the Gene Lock's password, cold sweat pouring down his forehead.

"Break for me!"

Finally, just as the Holy Medical Society President was about to attack again, Tang Jun successfully cracked the Gene Lock's password.

"Boom!"

A powerful surge of energy erupted from the Gene Lock, blasting both Tang Yun and the Holy Medical Association President away.

Tang Jun felt the world go black, and he lost consciousness.

"Ugh..."