[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-lawful-tyrant":3,"chapter-lawful-tyrant-lawful-tyrant-chapter-121":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Lawful Tyrant",{"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},2285005,4469,"Chapter 121: The Strongest Will","lawful-tyrant-chapter-121",121,"\u003Cp>“Urban Zone…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Wanqiu fell silent for a moment, then sighed: “The Urban Zone won’t intervene—or rather, no extraterrestrial forces will intervene, including Earth-based factions funded by extraterrestrial civilizations. They simply can’t interfere.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why?” Lin Qing couldn’t help asking: “Isn’t the prison built by Zhixing Group?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The situation is complicated.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Wanqiu said gravely: “Even with my clearance level, I can’t uncover much. I only know that multiple extraterrestrial civilizations, for some reason, are jointly boycotting Zhixing Group and demanding entry into Earth.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qing was momentarily stunned: “Demanding entry into Earth?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Wanqiu slowly nodded and said: “Zhixing Group seems equally powerless. The final agreement was… no extraterrestrial civilization, including Zhixing Group, may send personnel into Earth again.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She sighed, “This stopped extraterrestrial civilizations from sending people to Earth, but those already here as illegal immigrants are now beyond our control. There’s nothing we can do—so the Urban Zone won’t intervene.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qing finally began to understand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master.” Chen Guang’s voice suddenly echoed in his mind: “When Zhixing Group arrived on Earth in 2047, they did so under the guise of investment—and they were the most dominant and ruthless. All extraterrestrial personnel sent by other civilizations were arrested by Zhixing Group on charges of commercial espionage.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qing silently marveled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet he sensed these extraterrestrial civilizations also followed certain rules, not daring to act too recklessly—otherwise, how could Earth possibly resist them?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In short…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Wanqiu said: “As long as these prisoners don’t enter the Urban Zone, the Urban Zone’s laws don’t apply to them. We must handle this ourselves.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Handle it ourselves?” Lin Qing frowned slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had already felt firsthand how much these extraterrestrial civilizations despised Earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the weakest extraterrestrial smugglers treated Earthlings as insignificant—how could they possibly be expected to obey Earth’s laws?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was like modern humans, armed to the teeth, storming into a primitive tribal village and demanding the tribesmen obey their orders—most people wouldn’t accept that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“However, the vast majority of these seven hundred prisoners were imprisoned in Duanbei Prison decades ago.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Wanqiu shook her head: “They don’t even know Earth has grown far stronger than it was decades ago. When they first came, Earth had just rebuilt its civilization—its highest leadership were still ordinary people.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qing nodded thoughtfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In 2045, when the apocalypse ended, Earth was blanketed in high-energy radiation. Those who benefited were likely the top Earth leadership at the time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wonder…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether any of those people were leaders of the settlements he knew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How strong are these seven hundred prisoners?” Lin Qing asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Wanqiu said: “The weakest are on the prison’s first level—generally equivalent to a Level One or Two Elite Patrol Officer. Those on levels two through five are strongest among Level Three Elite Patrol Officers.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here, she paused, then added: “But the most difficult to handle are the prisoners in the prison’s deepest layer—the ‘Restricted Zone.’”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Restricted Zone? What level are they?” Lin Qing asked aloud, though he already suspected the answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Primordial lifeforms—or those who have attained Starry Divine Offices,” Tang Wanqiu sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qing fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To attain a Starry Divine Office means reaching the rank of Patrol Envoy!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And primordial lifeforms? They’re on the level of the three Senior Directors of the Patrol Headquarters!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There are actually such powerful beings inside Duanbei Prison?” Lin Qing couldn’t help asking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“All were imprisoned by Zhixing Group back then,” Tang Wanqiu said. “For Zhixing Group, dealing with beings of this level is simple. For us, it’s a major problem.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She whispered: “But the three Senior Directors must remain stationed at headquarters. Of our twelve Patrol Envoys, at least nine must be stationed across key locations—and ideally, all should stay at headquarters for maximum security. So…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qing’s mind stirred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed headquarters held major secrets—there must be some special reason requiring constant presence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The dossiers of these seven hundred prisoners will be sent to you shortly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Wanqiu sighed helplessly: “Pity—headquarters is currently more dangerous. Otherwise, you’d be better off staying here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qing said nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this situation, if someone still had to stay at headquarters, even a fool could see it was more dangerous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted to leave as soon as possible—he didn’t want to stay a moment longer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you need any agents, tell me now,” Tang Wanqiu said. “Anything beyond your quota can be advanced from my allocation. Try to come to headquarters as little as possible.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qing paused, then said: “Give me two hundred vials of ‘Ultimate Energy III,’ and one kilogram of ‘Second Source.’”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Training the Gene Cultivation Method?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Wanqiu nodded slightly. “Alright. I’ll have them sent to you immediately. Pack up and leave headquarters as soon as you can.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qing nodded, a quiet sigh of relief escaping him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ultimate Energy III was the best agent for assisting Gene Cultivation Method—it made physical enhancement easier and doubled efficiency.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Second Source, as the gentlest Level Four energy source, was primarily used for energy restoration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had previously used Black Nest 16 for energy recovery, but now that he had awakened his genes, though Black Nest 16—a Level Three agent—still worked on him, its effectiveness was inferior to the Second Source.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At critical moments, replenishing energy as quickly as possible was essential.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After returning to his apartment, Lin Qing began packing to move out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There wasn’t much to take—mainly Zhao Jia’s virtual gaming equipment and some cultivation supplies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, once the appointment as the highest commander of the Jiangnan region was finalized, headquarters would transport advanced technology to his new residence to install a complete security system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simultaneously, eighteen elite patrol officers assigned by headquarters would serve as his subordinates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“To Jiangnan?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Jia asked curiously: “Are we going back to Lin’an City today?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes,” Lin Qing nodded slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t particularly want to return to Lin’an City either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The drop in order level indicated latent danger and chaos in his life circle—but since headquarters was unharmed, the problem must lie in Lin’an.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet the appointment had already been decided for Lin’an, and he had no information on other cities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So returning to Lin’an first wasn’t a bad idea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Zhao Jia’s mental scan could detect threats, and he still had his Instant Light + Celestial Track coordinate combo—enough to escape if danger arose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, his jurisdiction had expanded greatly—he now controlled the entire Jiangnan region as his life circle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could begin clearing other areas first, or lie low for a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In another half month, he could advance-purchase the Gene Cultivation Method.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then his strength would surge dramatically—he’d truly reach Level Three Elite Patrol Officer status, and become far safer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was an opportunity for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he could eliminate even a few prisoners, raising his order level to 100 shouldn’t be hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eliminating a basic gene-awakened individual increased order level by about 2 points. Those with Level Two Elite Patrol Officer strength would raise it by over 2.3 points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Level Three Elite Patrol Officers… they each raised order level by at least 3 points—too dangerous to touch for now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is it dangerous?” Zhao Jia asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s fairly dangerous,” Lin Qing nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s fine,” Zhao Jia wrinkled her little nose. “Since my gene awakening, my physical strength and mental power have improved rapidly. If things get bad, I can help you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t act unless absolutely necessary.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qing glanced at her. “If your mental awakening is discovered, that’s when real trouble begins.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Jia sighed: “Alright…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qing shook his head slightly, silently pondering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If all else fails, he’d try that untested technique—it should still work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>!.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before leaving, Lin Qing visited headquarters’ willpower testing chamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Better to confirm now—he wouldn’t need to return later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once gene recombination became possible, he could break through directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mr. Lin, each of these three rooms contains a painting.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The attendant explained carefully before the test: “As long as you resist the painting’s mental interference and clearly see the numbers projected onto the painting by the laser, you pass.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused. “If you can read the numbers on the first painting, your willpower is sufficient to begin gene recombination.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What about the other two paintings?” Lin Qing asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The second is the willpower requirement for attaining a Divine Office. The third is for transforming into a Primordial Lifeform,” the attendant said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smiled. “If your willpower is strong enough, even if your body and energy don’t meet the requirements for gene recombination, success is still possible—and the recombination will be faster.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qing understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s begin the test.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Entering the first room, he faced a painting of a lush, dense jungle—a vivid, primordial forest, radiating ancient, wild energy as if he’d been thrust deep into its heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is the mental influence?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qing glanced carefully—and immediately spotted the laser-projected numbers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turning to leave the room, the attendant waiting outside was stunned: “Mr. Lin, aren’t you going to try longer? You’re leaving already?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No need.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qing shook his head slightly. “The numbers on the painting are 1658744.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The attendant was dumbfounded. “You saw them? Already?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to his experience, even if one meets the will requirements for gene recombination, it usually takes a long time to eliminate the spiritual interference of the painting and clearly see the numbers on it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for seeing them this quickly?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Your will must far exceed the standard required for gene recombination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mr. Lin, would you like to continue testing?” the administrator couldn’t help asking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright.” Lin Qing nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aside from being an Entropy Reverser, his only advantage is his will.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During his past life, enduring those storms, forcing himself to struggle through excruciating headaches, and surviving the events of the apocalypse—his will had been forged beyond measure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention he had once truly died and been reborn—an experience nearly unparalleled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For someone who has faced death and returned, there is little left to fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped into the second room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This painting depicted a brilliant starry sky, each dazzling star capable of stirring profound awe and pulling one deeply into its depths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qing gazed at the starry sky, then turned and left the room after only a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This time it took a bit longer, but still very fast.” The administrator watched Lin Qing with hopeful eyes. “Mr. Lin, did you see it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“659988.” Lin Qing gave a slight nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Correct.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The administrator marveled: “Mr. Lin, your will is truly extraordinary. Would you like to try the third painting? The will requirement for this one is terrifying—quantitatively, it’s more than ten times that of the second!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll give it a try.” Lin Qing said no more and immediately turned and walked into the third room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The third painting was pure black—nothing at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qing studied it carefully for a moment, glimpsing only a faint blur of numbers, but still could not make them out. He did not linger, and turned to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mr. Lin, don’t be discouraged.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The administrator, as if already certain of failure, immediately comforted him: “Since these three paintings were placed here, not a single Gene Awakened has ever succeeded. Power is the vessel of will—when your strength reaches the necessary level, you will surely meet the standard.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s indeed very difficult.” Lin Qing nodded slightly. “I’ve stared so long, I only saw a faint blur of numbers—I couldn’t make out what they were at all.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The administrator froze, staring at Lin Qing in disbelief, mouth agape. “You… you mean you saw a faint blur of numbers?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A little.” Lin Qing nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I don’t know about other areas, but your will is truly astonishing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The administrator couldn’t help exclaiming: “With will like yours, even if your energy and body don’t meet the gene recombination standard, your chances of success would still be very high.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Really?” Lin Qing had never heard this before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Among all Gene Awakened at headquarters, you are unquestionably number one in will.” The administrator sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did Lin Qing understand why the administrator had suddenly changed his tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in battle, will isn’t useful—it only helps with more stable performance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Psychic Awakening values perceptual acuity, not will.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only higher-level breakthroughs demand will.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, when a person grows strong enough, their spiritual will naturally strengthens too—only relatively weaker than others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If I ever get the chance to become a Primordial Being, my will won’t be an issue…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qing mused inwardly, “It’s the other aspects that matter…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“By the way, Mr. Lin.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The administrator suddenly smiled. “Headquarters offers special rewards for those with exceptional will.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh? What kind of reward?” Lin Qing asked curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",2101,"2026-06-20T02:41:34.488Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","d4aac90e30414e143e0b2f35d5b5669eff279857a166782064574032c0128ceb","lawful-tyrant-chapter-122","lawful-tyrant-chapter-120",442,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flawful-tyrant-cover.jpg"]