[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-after-the-myth":3,"chapter-after-the-myth-after-the-myth-chapter-14":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","After the Myth",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2226484,4134,"Chapter 14: Fusing Gene Spirit Roots","after-the-myth-chapter-14",14,"\u003Cp>Ding Huan said indifferently, \"You likely haven't fully grasped my words. I just said that gene agents are not only divided by quality, but also by grade.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I would like to be enlightened.\" Geng Qianxing felt that Ding Huan’s tone didn't sound much like he was trying to swindle him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding Huan said, \"According to my understanding of gene agents, there are not only Grade 1, but also Grade 2, Grade 3...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Every grade of gene agent also has good and bad, divided into low-grade, mid-grade, high-grade, and top-grade.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you mean by graded gene agents?\" Geng Qianxing frowned. When did his genetic knowledge become so lacking?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew that gene cultivators had Grade 1 and Grade 2; could it be that gene agents also had Grade 1 and Grade 2?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding Huan explained, \"It’s just that you don’t know yet. The Gene Alliance only recently established the grades for gene agents. As for the quality of gene agents, it hasn't come out yet, but I believe it will soon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way, you should know that after gene fusion, one needs to cultivate, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Geng Qianxing nodded, \"Of course I know that. The Gene Alliance and the Martial Dao Alliance joined forces to create methods for gene cultivation, but these are not things ordinary people like us can access.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Geng Qianxing felt helpless inside. He had heard of gene cultivation methods, but they were too precious; someone like him certainly couldn't get them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without gene cultivation methods, after fusing with a foreign gene, he could only become a gene esper, not a gene cultivator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, Geng Qianxing suddenly realized, \"Do you mean that as long as one has gene cultivation methods, after cultivating to a Grade 2 gene cultivator, one can fuse with Grade 2 gene agents?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding Huan nodded, \"Yes, there should be Grade 2 gene cultivators appearing now, and even Grade 3 gene cultivators exist, which is why the Gene Alliance has classified gene agents.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To fuse with a Grade 2 gene agent, one must become a Grade 2 gene cultivator.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason he said this was because when Ding Huan was forced to leave Earth with the Gene Alliance fleet, he had seen a powerhouse of the Gene Alliance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the time, he only felt the extreme pressure from the other party. Later, after becoming a Grade 4 gene cultivator, he suspected that the powerhouse he saw on Earth was a Grade 3 gene cultivator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then what about gene quality?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you know why many people encounter various situations after fusing with mature genes, even resulting in sudden death or physical disability?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is it because the gene quality isn't high enough?\" Geng Qianxing seemed to understand what Ding Huan meant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding Huan said, \"Yes. If they were all top-grade gene serums, generally speaking, there wouldn't be cases of sudden death or disability after fusion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not only that, top-grade genes are very pure. After fusing with top-grade gene agents and then performing gene cultivation, progress is extremely rapid.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I believe the Gene Alliance will soon establish quality standards based on the purity of gene agents.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having wandered for two hundred years, Ding Huan had seen too many people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Geng Qianxing was a simple person with solid genetic knowledge; he was a good helper and definitely an undiscovered pearl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he decided to tell Geng Qianxing some important information, hoping to win him over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Geng Qianxing didn't speak. He felt that Ding Huan didn't seem like he was lying to him, yet Ding Huan’s words sounded like those of a con artist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had always been just a crazy gene researcher, and now Ding Huan’s words forced him to face reality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if he had researched the endurance gene, and even if no one could threaten him, so what? He didn't have a way to cultivate genes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I say I have a better gene cultivation technique, one that is even much better than the Gene Alliance's best cultivation method. Do you believe me or not?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Geng Qianxing’s mouth hung open. Better than the Gene Alliance’s cultivation method? And it was a gene cultivation technique?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was he bragging or was it real?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding Huan chuckled, \"Let me reveal another secret that almost no one knows. Do you know if the immortals in Chinese legends are real or fake?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I tell you, I don't know if those famous immortals exist, but I suspect that if gene cultivation reaches its peak, immortals might very well be real.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding Huan was always shocking; these were indeed his speculations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Geng Qianxing woke up from his previous silence and shock; Ding Huan’s words helped him regain his calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He found that he must be crazy to have listened so seriously until now. He said somewhat speechlessly, \"Can one become an immortal through the kind of gene cultivation technique you mentioned?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding Huan didn't mind Geng Qianxing’s tone and continued,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m not entirely sure yet, but I think if anyone can now break through the limits of the human body and reach the level of an immortal, gene cultivation is the closest path to us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a pause, Ding Huan continued, \"Of course, not every gene can be used to cultivate gene techniques. Genes are divided into many categories; only those who have fused with spirit root genes have the chance to cultivate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Otherwise, one can only perform gene meditation to improve one's own strength, which cannot lead to gene foundation establishment, and the achievements will ultimately be limited.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"According to the knowledge I have acquired, the most precious gene in heaven and earth is the spirit root gene. This type of gene is extremely difficult to research.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides spirit root genes, the most important genes for strengthening oneself are skill genes. There are many of these, including flight, earth-escaping, defense, etc., all belonging to this type.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding Huan knew these things not only from his two hundred years of wandering in the universe but mainly because that leather scroll’s understanding of genes had broadened his horizons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From that leather scroll, Ding Huan had gained a vast amount of genetic and cultivation knowledge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through these, combined with his own deductions, he finally had a rough prototype for gene cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So according to what you said, the endurance gene I researched is a skill gene?\" Geng Qianxing felt that Ding Huan was wasting his talent not selling insurance. He could really brag, one thing after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding Huan said nonchalantly, \"Strictly speaking, the gene you researched is only one type of endurance gene.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There are many categories of genes that can improve endurance; you just researched one of them, which is also quite remarkable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Genes like those for improving strength, speed, endurance, flexibility, and agility are all called quality genes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These genes are also very important because if you want to become a powerhouse, physical quality is equally important.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In a few years, top-tier martial artists will be everywhere, and the reason will be the assistance of various genes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Humans who fuse with these genes, while unable to fly or escape into the earth, can improve their potential for martial arts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you done talking? If you're done, please leave. I need to continue working.\" Geng Qianxing had no intention of continuing to chat with Ding Huan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding Huan suddenly said, \"The endurance gene you are researching should have a tendency for the gene to collapse when it reaches 10% serum concentration, making it impossible to form, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't need you to tell me; I wrote it clearly,\" Geng Qianxing said coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the notebook he placed on the table, the words \"formation collapse\" were clearly recorded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding Huan didn't mind Geng Qianxing’s attitude and continued,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Every gene has stabilizing elements, and gene composition is no exception. Just like how our traditional medicine emphasizes the coordination of monarch and minister herbs, try adding the PT short-chain gene from the Zhongxin grass.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you don't know what a PT short-chain gene is, take a look at the 'Complete Collection of PT Short-Chain Genes' published by the Luo family last month.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way, you probably don't know what Zhongxin grass is either, but Du Chong should know. Du Chong has a mutated variety, which is Zhongxin grass; this medicinal herb is also introduced in the 'Complete Collection of PT Short-Chain Genes'.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying this, Ding Huan turned and left. When he reached the door, he turned back again and said, \"If you succeed, you can come find me. I’ll be doing experiments next door.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding Huan walked into the laboratory next door. He felt that Yujiang University was truly beyond saving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How secret and important is a gene laboratory?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet the gene laboratory here had no management or guards at all. In other words, anyone could just walk in and conduct gene experiments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a ridiculous and unbelievable thing, yet it happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The materials for refining wood-type gene spirit roots, except for the blood of reincarnation, were not considered precious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding Huan planned to try with his own blood first; if that didn't work, he would go find the blood of a genetic beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was different from Geng Qianxing. When Geng Qianxing researched the endurance gene, he didn't even lock the laboratory door. As soon as Ding Huan entered the laboratory, he locked the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took out some food to fill his stomach first. He didn't know how long this gene experiment would take, and he didn't plan on going out to eat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yujiang University was on the verge of bankruptcy; at this moment, even the coffee shop at the entrance of Yujiang University had few people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, for the past few days, two people had been sitting in the coffee shop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both of them were not tall. One of them had fair skin and looked very scholarly. The other one looked quite fierce; at least his appearance was somewhat fierce.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their goal was only one: to watch the entrance of Yujiang University.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These two had been watching for over a week. A few days ago, almost no one came to Yujiang University, so they didn't feel it was strenuous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the last few days, the number of people entering and leaving Yujiang University had increased, making their task a bit more strenuous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dong Gu, have you noticed that the number of people entering Yujiang University has suddenly increased these past few days? We can't keep watching like this; if we continue, a slight lapse in attention will lead to us missing him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fair-skinned man rubbed his sore eyes and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man called Dong Gu stood up, \"Let's go, let's go to the place where that Ding Xiaotu lives. I don't believe a little grasshopper can escape anywhere.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Going to his residence is inappropriate.\" The fair-skinned man shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dong Gu snorted, \"This broken school is about to close down, what’s inappropriate about it? Li Changqi, you are too timid.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Changqi shook his head and said, \"It's not that I'm timid, but the enrollment for the Ten Great Academies of the Blue Star is about to begin.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dong Gu opened his mouth, and after a while, he said, \"What does this have to do with Yujiang University? This university is going to close down sooner or later anyway.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides, even if Yujiang University doesn't close down, it has nothing to do with the Ten Great Academies of the Blue Star, right? Can a school like this even brush against the Ten Great Academies of the Blue Star?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Changqi clicked his tongue, seemingly despising Dong Gu for knowing nothing, but he still replied,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The enrollment for the Ten Great Academies of the Blue Star has quotas; not just anyone can participate. As a formal university, Yujiang University also has a certain quota to participate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Many students who cannot participate in the enrollment assessment for the Ten Great Academies of the Blue Star in other schools, but feel they are good enough, try to find ways to enter Yujiang University to occupy this quota.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not only that, Yujiang University itself also wants to use this competition to see if it can be brought back to life.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was one more point that Li Changqi was too lazy to explain to Dong Gu: after participating in the assessment for the Ten Great Academies of the Blue Star, even if one doesn't get in, one's status increases significantly. In the future, whether looking for a job or going elsewhere, it’s a bargaining chip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only that, people who have participated in such a level of academy assessment also gain a lot of knowledge and can even get to know some future big shots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No wonder...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dong Gu finally understood. Those coming to Yujiang University these past few days, besides some students from the school who wanted to participate in the Ten Great Academies of the Blue Star assessment, also included some from outside who wanted to transfer to Yujiang University temporarily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So we cannot enter Ding Xiaotu’s residence, but we can wait on the perimeter of Ding Xiaotu’s residence. This way, as long as Ding Xiaotu returns, we will definitely be able to catch him,\" Li Changqi said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good, let's do that.\" Dong Gu nodded, agreeing with Li Changqi’s suggestion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(Today's update ends here, good night, friends!) ===== CHAPTER 39 =====\u003C\u002Fp>",2222,"2026-06-17T23:21:20.864Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","a699bb0edf7bd22b917dd81540c8da7622515fd0f4c97f7fe11aebd60d81bc72","after-the-myth-chapter-15","after-the-myth-chapter-13",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fafter-the-myth-cover.jpg"]