Chapter 114: Unlocking the Star Transmission Tower

“Orbital coordinates?”

Lin Qing had long studied the genetic abilities of the third and fourth tiers of the Orbital Sovereign bloodline, and naturally knew about the “Orbital Coordinates,” one of the three fourth-tier abilities.

This ability resembles precision guidance, and can also be called “Absolute Accuracy.”

First, establish a coordinate; then, any object infused with his energy will accelerate toward that coordinate, as if following an invisible trajectory, like magnetic attraction.

And the distance can be extremely vast.

Meanwhile, if the “Instant Light” ability is developed, Orbital Coordinates can be combined with it.

Unfortunately, only two coordinates can be maintained at once, and each use consumes roughly half his energy.

“Excellent.”

Lin Qing’s mind instantly filled with several applications for Orbital Coordinates, and he nodded slightly in satisfaction.

Without hesitation, he activated his will.

“Advance payment: Bloodline Evolution Ability—Orbital Sovereign ‘Orbital Coordinates’!”

At that moment, inexplicable information flooded his mind, and he understood exactly how to train to unlock this genetic ability.

He needed precisely twenty-five perfectly tuned, naturally harmonious adjustments to his own genes via the Bloodline Evolution Method.

As vast memories surfaced, Lin Qing’s body trembled slightly, his blood circulating at boiling speed, and strands of pale blue luminescence danced within him.

Within the microscopic world of his cells, unimaginable transformations occurred, and his genetic material continuously altered.

In a daze, Lin Qing seemed to hear a deafening roar echoing through heaven and earth, and faintly saw endless skies rushing past before his eyes.

After a long while, he slowly opened his eyes, a nonhuman coldness lingering in their depths.

A few seconds later, he blinked, and his gaze returned to normal.

“That was… residual memories buried deep in my genes?” Lin Qing realized.

This was the Bloodline Evolution Method.

Introducing the genes of a higher lifeform into one’s own genome inevitably brings influence from the depths of one’s bloodline.

“Orbital Coordinates…”

At this point, he had mastered this genetic ability and naturally knew how to use it.

Like a biological instinct—just as one naturally knows how to eat, excrete, or reproduce.

“What’s my Gene Optimization Index?”

Lin Qing rubbed his finger ring, and instantly felt a slight sting on his skin; the biological scanner lightly pierced him, extracting a trace of genetic material.

The next instant, a line of text appeared on his retina.

【Gene Optimization Index: 112.5%】

“Over 100%!”

Lin Qing couldn’t help but smile slightly.

He no longer needed advance payment from the Gene Awakening Method to achieve Gene Awakening.

This already surpassed the average for Zhi Star people.

“There are still two fourth-tier genetic abilities in the Orbital Sovereign bloodline.”

Lin Qing silently anticipated, “Once I unlock the remaining two, my Gene Optimization Index will exceed 150%, and then I can begin Gene Awakening.”

Although he couldn’t access the Zhi Star Group’s fourth-tier gene optimization, through the Bloodline Evolution Method and other means, he had compensated for this gap.

At least, he had narrowed the distance between himself and Zhi Star geniuses.

“With a Gene Optimization Index of 100%, the Star Transmission Tower can now truly be activated.”

Lin Qing’s anticipation grew stronger.

Though he still had one advance payment left, he didn’t rush to use it—he’d first see what benefits the Star Transmission Tower offered before deciding.

After all, the other two genetic abilities, “Celestial Wings” and “Supernatural Matter,” were both fourth-tier; since the former was a core ability, the next one he unlocked would inevitably be the latter.

He had already studied Supernatural Matter and could compare them directly.

“Let’s try now.”

Lin Qing immediately activated his mysterious energy, sinking his will into the seven-tiered treasure tower hidden within his body.

The next instant—

The seven-tiered tower fused into his body suddenly emitted a seven-colored radiance, which swirled slightly before shooting directly into Lin Qing’s mind.

“Hm?” A puzzled voice echoed in his mind: “Your Gene Optimization Index is over 100%?”

At the same time, Lin Qing felt his consciousness rapidly plummeting, drawn into the tower.

…

Before him stretched a world filled with endless, boundless white mist.

A blurred figure swiftly solidified into Lin Qing’s own form, clad in the simplest plain white robe.

“This is…”

Lin Qing stared around, sensing his body, “A virtual consciousness world? Or something else?”

But his body felt identical to the real world, as if he were truly present.

It was said the Zhi Star Group possessed virtual reality devices with near-100% fidelity, greatly aiding training and learning.

Lin Qing surveyed the surroundings, carefully noticing that ahead, through the drifting mist, lay a narrow path.

“Master.”

Suddenly, a beam of white light landed before him, forming a beautiful little girl resembling an angel—clearly Wuwu, the emotionless Chen Guang.

Lin Qing exhaled softly and asked, “Is this the Star Transmission Tower?”

Chen Guang nodded slightly. “Yes. This is the Star Transmission Tower’s trial space—a virtual consciousness world with fidelity approaching 100%.”

“Can the Zhi Star Group do the same?” Lin Qing asked.

“Yes, but virtual reality technology isn’t rare among cosmic civilizations.”

Chen Guang said, “The Star Transmission Tower is valuable precisely because it is a relic from a certain high-level cosmic civilization used to train divine office candidates. Its true worth lies in its training system—many Zhi Star geniuses desperately desire a Star Transmission Tower.”

Lin Qing nodded in understanding.

Chen Guang whispered, “Now that you’ve entered the Star Transmission Tower, you’ve truly begun to master it. From now on, I can appear in the real world—but only you can see me. Do you wish to reset me as your guide?”

At this moment, Lin Qing could sense he could instantly command Chen Guang, the tower’s auxiliary AI, to initialize her—just a single thought away.

“No need.”

Lin Qing shook his head. “First, let me understand what benefits the Star Transmission Tower’s trial space offers.”

Chen Guang nodded slightly, pointing toward the faint path deep within the mist. “Master, walk forward.”

Lin Qing followed the path for a while, until ahead appeared a massive stone gate—vast, ancient, and majestic, its twin doors tightly shut, standing firm in this world.

On the gate were two enormous characters.

【Gene】

“Chinese characters?” Lin Qing raised an eyebrow.

“The Star Transmission Tower automatically adjusted to your civilization and native language, including units of time, length, and weight.”

Chen Guang explained, “You’ve only met the minimum standard for Gene optimization, so only this Gene Gate is visible. Your mental power and authority haven’t reached the threshold yet.”

“Ah?” Lin Qing understood.

“Try pushing the gate,” Chen Guang said. “This is your first trial. Only by opening these doors can you access the inner trials.”

Lin Qing stepped forward and pushed. The colossal stone gate didn’t budge.

He took a deep breath, activated the Zizai Body Combat Art, his pupils blazing with pale blue light, his muscles swelling rapidly as his strength exploded outward.

With his current strength, even a few hundred tons of weight would have been moved!

Yet the twin stone doors only inched inward by a few centimeters before halting, revealing merely a narrow crack.

The harder he pushed inward, the greater the resistance.

“Master, pushing open even a crack is impressive. You’ll likely need eleven times your current strength to succeed,” Chen Guang analyzed.

“Eleven times?”

Lin Qing was stunned. “That’ll require Gene Awakening, won’t it?”

“Precisely,” Chen Guang nodded. “Divine office candidates must reach the level of Gene Reorganization after Awakening to be qualified.”

“Before pushing the gate, are there no other benefits?” Lin Qing asked.

“Yes,” Chen Guang said. “Try channeling your internal energy into these doors.”

Lin Qing stepped forward and did as instructed. Instantly, countless characters and bas-relief patterns appeared on the stone doors.

“What is this?” Lin Qing stared closely, stunned.

On the twin doors were clearly displayed two combat arts.

“Sinking Star Six Motions”

“Endless Heavenly Radiance”

“Sinking Star Six Motions” is a combat art focused on strength and defense.

“Endless Heavenly Radiance” is a combat art centered on ranged projectile attacks.

Chen Guang gazed up at the combat arts and said, “These are the combat arts most suited to you, selected by the Star Transmission Tower based on your genes, existing combat arts, personal strengths, and compatibility.”

“Most suited to me?” Lin Qing thought carefully—it was indeed accurate.

His current weakness was defense; he relied solely on Zizai Body’s defense, yet its greatest strength was its free, unbound movement.

He also needed powerful offensive capability to complement Instant Light—“Sinking Star Six Motions” perfectly filled this gap.

“Endless Heavenly Radiance,” as a ranged projectile technique, matched perfectly with “Orbital Coordinates.”

Moreover, Supernatural Matter would also synergize well with “Endless Heavenly Radiance.”

With this thought, these two combat arts were truly perfect for his situation, compensating for his weaknesses while enhancing his strengths.

“These two combat arts, like Zizai Body, are both foundational combat arts.”

Chen Guang said from beside him: “Although there’s no simplified breakdown version, since the Chuanxing Tower deems them suitable for you, you have a good chance of mastering them.”

Lin Qing nodded slightly. “I’ll do my best.”

Zizai Body is weak in offense, its defense is merely average, and the method of transforming into a statue to preserve life has major flaws.

Zizai Body’s main advantages lie in transformation and movement.

If he could master these two combat arts that complement his gene abilities, his strength would rise dramatically.

“Once you open the door, these two combat arts will surely have higher-level ‘Primitive-Level Combat Arts’ as follow-ups. So this isn’t just a gift from the Chuanxing Tower—it’s also a hidden trial.”

Chen Guang said: “Moreover, the Chuanxing Tower cultivates you toward the most suitable Starry Office. Each Office has stringent requirements; if you pass the Chuanxing Tower’s trials, you will surely succeed in assuming your Office.”

She paused, then added: “Of course, the combat arts taught by the Chuanxing Tower must never be leaked—otherwise, the Chuanxing Tower will automatically sever its bond with you.”

Lin Qing grunted. “The higher-level ones are ‘Primitive-Level Combat Arts’?”

“Yes.”

Chen Guang nodded. “Zizai Body, Shenbian, and Chenxing Liudong are all foundational combat arts, suitable for gene-awakened cultivators. The higher-level Primitive-Level Combat Arts are typically practiced by primordial beings, though those with gene-restructured layers still have a slim chance of mastering them.”

“Is the top-three ranking in Chaoyang Martial Hall, ‘Starlight Imperishable Body,’ also a Primitive-Level Combat Art?” Lin Qing asked involuntarily.

“Yes,” Chen Guang nodded. “But Starlight Imperishable Body is among the most powerful of all Primitive-Level Combat Arts. Since you have talent in Zizai Body, you must strive to learn Starlight Imperishable Body in the future.”

Lin Qing gave a slight nod.

He still had no idea how to acquire this legendary combat art.

But at least it required a gene-restructured layer to have even a slim chance—so he wasn’t in a hurry.

“These two combat arts...”

Lin Qing studied the two combat arts carved on the stone doors. After a moment’s thought, he decided to begin with ‘Endless Heavenly Radiance.’

‘Endless Heavenly Radiance’ perfectly complemented the gene ability of his Celestial Ruler bloodline.

“I wonder when I’ll even be able to enter its threshold...”

Lin Qing wasn’t certain, but he’d learn it first and see.

Though the Chuanxing Tower selected these as suitable arts for him, he was starting from zero, with no simplified breakdown version to assist—so the difficulty was naturally much higher.

He could only proceed slowly.

Immediately, Lin Qing fixed his gaze on the bas-reliefs on the doors. After a moment, the spiritual imagery hidden within them coalesced into a visualization map within his mind.

Unexpectedly, the clarity and spiritual intensity of this visualization map far surpassed what he’d experienced when learning the original Zizai Body—its entry barrier was vastly lower.

“If it’s just about entering the threshold, it shouldn’t be as hard as I imagined,” Lin Qing couldn’t help feeling pleased.

“Master, this is still the Chuanxing Tower,” Chen Guang said. “For a genius of the Zhixing people, this is the standard condition for learning combat arts.”

“Good.”

Lin Qing smiled faintly, satisfied.

Having finished studying the combat art, he glanced around. There was no need to stay longer. “I’ll leave the Chuanxing Tower space now.”

“Yes,” Chen Guang nodded.

After his consciousness returned, Lin Qing slowly opened his eyes and found himself back in his apartment’s cultivation chamber.

He couldn’t help but sigh inwardly.

No wonder the Chuanxing Tower was so important. Though what he learned couldn’t be shared, its personal value was unparalleled.

“I can’t enter ‘Endless Heavenly Radiance’ yet—better to pre-advance my gene ability first.”

“Continue.”

Lin Qing picked up a stability enhancer, injected it, then absorbed another portion of energy from the Second Source, and activated the Lianxing Technique to continue cultivating his bloodline evolution method.

Once a gene ability was unearthed, he could attempt to unearth a second one.

But if his bloodline concentration was insufficient, the probability of success dropped by more than tenfold.

For him, pre-advancing had nothing to do with probability.

One hour later.

Lin Qing sensed the faint edge of another gene ability.

He didn’t need to check the Entropy-Reverser’s interface—he knew it was the Level-4 gene ability: ‘Supernatural Matter.’

“Order.”

“Pre-advance: Bloodline Evolution Ability—Celestial Ruler ‘Supernatural Matter!’”

(End of Chapter)