Dimensional Codex System: I'm really not a cultist!

Chapter 55: Chapter 54: Zerg Modification is the Best in the World

Regarding the matter of using Zerg technology to modify his body, Fang Zheng had long planned it.

In fact, when he learned that this world was “Edge of Tomorrow”, Fang Zheng already had this idea. Among the three interstellar races, the Zerg’s biotechnology was unparalleled in the world; no one could surpass their modification of the physical body. Therefore, Fang Zheng had been fully prepared since that time. During the battle with the Master of Lich, Fang Zheng found that his physical attributes were really too poor and could not be of any use. Training slowly was too time-consuming, so handing it over to the Zerg for enhancement might be better.

However, after Mirune checked, she told Fang Zheng a bit helplessly that his current body was too weak to withstand core power. Even the modification was the same. Because the power balance was unequal, forcibly implanting the other party’s gene sequence might cause mutations. Of course, the Zerg might not care about their appearance, but Fang Zheng still cared.

However, Mirune also offered another suggestion.

“You mean… body reorganization?”

“Yes, Master.”

Hearing Fang Zheng’s question, Mirune nodded, swaying the tentacles behind her before she started to speak.

“Frankly speaking, the efficiency of your current body is too low. I think the best way is to first decompose your body and then reassemble it. During this process, I will integrate the core gene sequence and the alien insect’s gene sequence with your gene sequence step by step. This can maximize the fusion of the time gene’s power…”

“Hmm…”

Although he had mentally prepared himself, Fang Zheng still felt nervous after hearing Mirune’s explanation. You know, even in the game, Kerrigan did not have this treatment. But before that, there was one thing Fang Zheng had to ask clearly.

“Can I choose my own appearance?”

“This… of course, you can. Psionic power can help you maintain your form. But Master, I think this is somewhat counterproductive. After all, a form that meets the needs is more suitable for evolution…”

“No, for me, there are other uses, so that’s settled.”

Fang Zheng decisively refused Mirune’s temptation. Kerrigan could give up anything for revenge, but he had not reached the level of transforming all his hair into insect whips. Moreover, decomposing and reorganizing this body would be better for Fang Zheng. Although this body looked seven or eight points similar to his own, it was still someone else’s body and using it felt really awkward. But with reorganization, it would be entirely his own body!

Also, the human body has its limits, so… I’m not human anymore!

Thus, after making the decision, Fang Zheng took off his clothes and entered the incubation pool, starting his “rebirth” journey.

For Fang Zheng, this was an extraordinary experience.

He wasn’t quite sure what Kerrigan’s transformation was like, but Fang Zheng’s reconstruction was noticeably different. He lay in the incubation pool, letting the strange liquid engulf his body. Strangely enough, even though he was submerged in the liquid, Fang Zheng had no sense of suffocation. Gradually, he felt like he was floating, and then Fang Zheng found his body gradually becoming numb, spreading from the fingertips to the arms and then to the shoulders, and finally throughout his entire body. If Fang Zheng could turn his head to look, he would find that his fingers were slowly dissolving and melting into the liquid.

But fortunately, Fang Zheng couldn’t feel anything now. Thus, he didn’t have to watch the eerie scene of his scalp dissolving, his skull being separated, and his brain melting…

Time passed second by second.

Fang Zheng felt nothing. In front of him was only pitch blackness, and the only thing he could feel was a warm breath, like being in his mother’s womb—wait! Who would remember what it was like in their mother’s womb!

Okay, to use another metaphor, it was like being cradled in his mother’s warm embrace…

Indeed, Chinese culture is extensive and profound.

In the darkness, Fang Zheng had nothing to do but think about such boring things. He didn’t know how much time had passed, nor did he know his current state. After all, after his eyeballs dissolved, Fang Zheng had no organs to observe with…

“Ding.”

As Fang Zheng was waiting bitterly in the dark, his ears suddenly picked up the system prompt tone again. Hearing the prompt tone, Fang Zheng’s heart moved, and he quickly activated the information system. Soon, a line of system messages appeared in front of Fang Zheng.

[Main quest “Trial” completed]

[User received one random reward]

[User received the talent “Perfect Body”]

[Begin body reshaping]

Immediately, Fang Zheng finally had other sensations.

It was a very peculiar feeling.

In the previously murky liquid, Fang Zheng felt something in his body starting to condense. He could even clearly experience the process of creation from nothing—the smooth surface and the deep grooves—okay, that must be the brain.

Following closely were the nerves and eyes. Fang Zheng felt filament-like things separating from his cerebral cortex, intertwining like living snakes and then stretching forward as the crystals began to form. Soon, the pitch blackness in front of Fang Zheng began to dissipate.

The reshaping of his body continued—nerves, muscles, bones, internal organs. If at first, Fang Zheng did not feel much, the intense pain in his body later on made it difficult for him to bear. The Zerg’s cosmetic surgery did not seem to be popular for anesthesia, so as his body healed, Fang Zheng felt a burning pain all over. Especially before the skin covered the muscles, the feeling was unbearably intense…

Luckily, this feeling lasted only a short while. Fang Zheng soon felt that he regained control over his body, and he opened his eyes and stood up abruptly.

“Snap!”

At this moment, Fang Zheng realized that his body was covered with a thick membrane. This membrane looked very tough but was surprisingly fragile. When Fang Zheng stood up, he passed through the membrane easily without feeling any resistance. The cold, clear air hit his face, making Fang Zheng close his eyes and take a deep breath. He then opened his eyes again and looked around.

What greeted his eyes was still the familiar large water pond of The Louvre, and there seemed to be no change around. Meanwhile, Mirune had been waiting for him by the side. Seeing Fang Zheng, she hurriedly walked over and respectfully said.

“Hello, Master, it seems your transformation is complete.”

“Yes, I feel… pretty good.”

As he spoke, Fang Zheng looked down at his body and nodded in satisfaction when he saw the four-pack abs. After the reshaping, his body was no longer the weak form of that spoiled rich kid Williams and had completely restored his own form. That’s right; even though his soul was his own, being reborn in that kind of body was quite uncomfortable.

And now… indeed, using his own body felt much more comfortable.

He put on the clothes Mirune handed to him, then Fang Zheng eagerly picked up a mirror and carefully examined himself. The face reflected in the mirror made Fang Zheng very satisfied. From head to toe, it matched his memory perfectly. Before, Fang Zheng always felt a bit off looking at his face, but now… that sense of discord was finally gone.

“How about the result of the transformation?”

“Surprisingly successful, Master.”

Facing Fang Zheng’s inquiry, Mirune didn’t hide her surprise and doubt.

“Logically speaking, the recombination and adjustment of gene sequences should take a lot of time, and even if fusion succeeds, it wouldn’t be so easy to restore the original state. But you managed to fully restore your original form…”

“I understand.”

Hearing Mirune’s words, Fang Zheng nodded. According to Mirune, it should have been a long process, but it didn’t take much time. Given the previous system prompts, this was clearly a benefit from the system.

Now, what are my body’s attributes like?

Curious and excited, Fang Zheng opened his character attribute panel.

Soon, a line of information appeared before him.