Chapter 19: Ding Huan

Ding Huan was the last to arrive at the classroom; Geng Qianxing and three students were already there.

In fact, for Fang Chong, Li Wanran, and Lü Zi, coming here or not made no difference.

But their families had invested great effort to secure them a qualification for the assessment, so they at least had to show some attitude.

Fang Chong, Li Wanran, Lü Zi, and Geng Qianxing all watched curiously as Ding Huan kept pulling out glass tubes filled with reagents from his bag—was he going to run an experiment?

There's no gene experiment on the Blue Star's top ten academies' assessment list, is there?

After arranging everything, Ding Huan spoke in a grave tone, "I'll be honest with you—all the items I've placed here would be fought over even at ten billion Alliance Credits."

The three students stared at Ding Huan in silence; in their view, he didn't seem like the type to exaggerate—what was going on today?

Ten billion? Why not say a hundred billion or a trillion?

Only Geng Qianxing's eyes gleamed; last time, Ding Huan had also made grand claims in front of him, and he'd assumed Ding Huan was just a blowhard.

But it turned out Ding Huan truly had real ability—just one sentence had enabled him to complete his endurance gene research.

What about today?

No, these aren't gene serums, are they? If they are gene serums, this guy's audacity truly knows no bounds.

Ding Huan paid no mind to their gazes and continued, "Therefore, before undergoing my quality and potential enhancement training, I expect none of you to reveal today's lesson content for the next three years."

Of course, if you're unwilling to accept my quality enhancement training, now is your final chance to leave."

Ding Huan estimated he could reach Level Three Gene Cultivator in a year; Level Three Gene Cultivator should barely touch the edge of a Postnatal Martial Artist's realm, right?

By then, few would be able to challenge him.

He set three years as a safeguard.

Even if these fools couldn't hold out for three years before blabbing, at least they'd last a year.

Next is character; these three have at least been trained with my effort—if their character is decent, I won't mind helping them further later.

If these people forget who taught them, then so be it.

In truth, I'm not afraid now—but I don't want to waste energy elsewhere; I barely have enough time for cultivation.

The current martial artist cultivation tiers on Earth were established after the planet's environment mutated, originally divided into External Force Martial Artist, Internal Force Martial Artist, Postnatal Martial Artist, and Preternatural Martial Artist.

As martial artists grew more numerous and their power differences became increasingly subtle, this tier system clearly could no longer distinguish their strength.

Later, as gene beasts ran rampant, some weak hidden families and sects residing in Shenshan left the mountains.

They collaborated with the Martial Arts Alliance, redefining martial artist tiers based on existing martial paths:

External Force Martial Artist, Internal Force Martial Artist, Yellow Grade Martial Artist, Dark Grade Martial Artist, Earth Grade Martial Artist, Postnatal Martial Artist, Preternatural Martial Artist.

Only a martial artist who can wield internal force with complete mastery qualifies as a Yellow Grade Martial Artist.

In other words, only Yellow Grade Martial Artists truly reach the martial artist tier.

According to Ding Huan's estimation, a Postnatal Martial Artist corresponds roughly to a Level Five to Six Gene Cultivator, while a Preternatural Martial Artist's power should match that of a Level Seven or higher Gene Cultivator.

When Ding Huan left Earth in his past life, there seemed to be no Preternatural Martial Artists yet on Earth.

As for above Preternatural, Ding Huan guessed it would equate to a Gene Foundation Establishment powerhouse.

"Teacher Ding, are these gene serums you're going to have us drink?" Fang Chong hesitated before asking.

Ding Huan said, "Whether these are gene serums or not, you don't need to know right now—just know these items will greatly benefit you at your current stage."

"Teacher Ding…" Geng Qianxing trusted Ding Huan, but the sudden appearance of gene serums again filled him with dread.

Moreover, from Ding Huan's tone, these might truly be gene serums.

He deeply admired Ding Huan's understanding of gene serums, but to believe Ding Huan had crafted three distinct gene serums tailored to each of their qualities in a single day? He'd never believe it.

Seeing their hesitation, Ding Huan smiled, "This is entirely voluntary—I won't force anyone. Moreover, I must mention one thing in advance:

After consuming these body-quality enhancing serums, your power on Earth may be capped at Level Nine Gene Cultivator.

Whether you can break through that limit later, I don't know."

He said this because, in his current knowledge system, the Spirit Root gene serum must be consumed first.

Once you consume any other gene serum, you forfeit the chance to fuse the Spirit Root gene.

Just like Geng Qianxing, after consuming the endurance gene serum, Ding Huan never broached the topic of Spirit Root genes with him again.

Still, Ding Huan felt this issue could be resolved—unfortunately, his current ability couldn't solve it.

Hearing Ding Huan's words, Fang Chong and the others all grimaced.

Level Nine Gene Cultivator?

Not to mention them—even on Earth, is there a single Gene Cultivator stronger than Level Three?

The Gene Alliance's gene cultivation system is strictly from Level One to Level Nine Gene Cultivator—Level Nine is the absolute ceiling.

Those below Level One who've fused genes are merely called Gene Abilities users.

Had Ding Huan not seemed so grave, Fang Chong would have wanted to say,

"I wish I were capped at Level Nine Gene Cultivator—Teacher Ding, hurry up and bind my talent."

"Teacher Ding, I'll take it. I'm willing to try. Regardless of success or failure, I won't reveal your lesson content for three years."

To Ding Huan's surprise, the first to step forward was Li Wanran.

"Good. Drink these two." Ding Huan handed her two vials labeled with her name.

Li Wanran didn't hesitate a moment—she picked them up and drank them down in one go.

Watching Li Wanran finish the serums, Fang Chong couldn't help asking, "Li Wanran, how do you feel?"

Li Wanran closed her eyes, sensed for a moment, then opened them and shook her head, "No reaction at all—like drinking water."

Geng Qianxing finally exhaled in relief; he'd feared Ding Huan was giving them gene serums.

Normally, gene serums produce some symptoms upon ingestion, however mild or severe.

Something with zero reaction? That's not a gene serum.

"Teacher, I'll drink mine too." Fang Chong, seeing Li Wanran was unharmed, relaxed.

Lü Zi and Fang Chong both voluntarily drank two vials of the serum after Li Wanran finished hers.

"Teacher Ding, is this a Chinese medicine serum that enhances physical fitness?" Geng Qianxing couldn't help asking again.

"Not yet. You'll need to follow me and learn Gene Meditation before it counts as enhancing physical fitness," Ding Huan explained.

In fact, these two vials—one enhances the body's ability to integrate other genes, the other aids Gene Meditation practice.

"Teacher, what is Gene Meditation?" Fang Chong asked immediately.

Ding Huan explained, "Gene Meditation is one method of Gene Cultivation. Many people who fuse genes don't know what to do next—this is the most wasteful way to fuse genes."

"Teacher Ding, do you have a method of Gene Cultivation?" Geng Qianxing was stunned by Ding Huan's words.

Not only Geng Qianxing, but the other three were also stunned.

Those who possess methods of Gene Cultivation are, besides the military and major factions and top families, only the Top Ten Colleges of Blue Star.

This is also one reason why the Top Ten Colleges of Blue Star are so attractive—after all, entering one gives you a chance to obtain a method of Gene Cultivation.

Ordinary people can buy top-tier Gene Serums to fuse, but obtaining a method of Gene Cultivation is a dream.

Why are the Top Ten Colleges of Blue Star so hard to enter? The method of Gene Cultivation is the most important reason—some candidates begin Gene Cultivation even before the entrance exam.

Imagine your opponent has been practicing Gene Cultivation all along, while you only have a qualifying foundation—how can you possibly surpass them?

"Teacher, are you serious?" Fang Chong clenched his fists in excitement—could they really obtain a method of Gene Cultivation?

Ding Huan said, "Yes. My Gene Meditation is a modification built upon earlier foundations—it's a completely new Gene Cultivation scripture."

Ding Huan wasn't boasting—back in his past life, though he had become a Level Four Gene Cultivator, the Gene Meditation method he used was truly terrible.

After studying the Luo Shi Jing, Ding Huan realized this was the true Gene Cultivation scripture.

But those without Gene Spirit Roots cannot cultivate the Luo Shi Jing, so he modified Gene Meditation.

He could cultivate Gene Meditation thanks to the Luo Shi Jing, plus the knowledge on the parchment about Gene Cultivation and Spirit Root cultivation.

"Teacher Ding, please teach us. I swear I won't reveal anything about the cultivation," Fang Chong nearly stood up, his agitation obvious.

Li Wanran and Lü Zi also stared at Ding Huan eagerly—they had clearly been struck by this massive fortune.

"Teacher Ding, can I also cultivate with you?" Geng Qianxing could no longer hold back—he wanted Gene Cultivation too.

"Of course. When I have time, I'll also prepare something to enhance your physical fitness for you," Ding Huan said.

Fang Chong and the other two finally understood why Teacher Ding had told them not to leak the training content—this Gene Cultivation scripture was exactly the kind no one in their right mind would reveal.

At this moment, Ding Huan's image towered in their eyes.

Ding Huan packed up the items on the table and said, "Today I'll teach you the Gene Cultivation scripture. Train here during the day—ask questions immediately if you have any."

Then every night, you must practice Gene Cultivation for at least eight hours. After half a month, I'll teach you Martial Arts techniques.