Apocalyptic Flood: Sexy Beauty Neighbor's Midnight Plea for Food

Chapter 1245 - 579: Gene Recombination, the Dove Faction Arrives

In the secret room, Liang Yuan stood with his eyes closed in the empty space.

Around him, only the light from the mutated sunflowers illuminated the room.

Liang Yuan silently sensed the genetic sequence of the genetic map within him.

He began to attempt to mobilize his genes, starting to recombine them following the genetic map sequence.

”According to the information carried by the genes, as long as I can simulate the expression of a single set of the genetic map sequence, I’ll have formally stepped into the middle tier of the genetic map.”

”Whereas the initial tier of a genetic species is just the birth of the genetic map.”

”The middle tier of a genetic species, then, is the process of reorganizing and recombining the genes according to the genetic map to complete the expression of the genetic map.”

”The initial tier of a genetic species is essentially purifying the genes inside the body, with the main attribute continuously enhancing the genes that match the genetic map.”

”Until the main attribute reaches one hundred points, you’ll have reached the basic conditions necessary for gene recombination.”

”Subsequent steps are like building blocks, methodically arranging and combining the genes to complete the expression of the genetic map, achieving the middle tier level of the genetic map.”

”According to memory, you need to complete more than fifty percent to be considered entering the high tier level of the genetic map.”

”The hardest part is selecting the correct genes for recombination among the vast number of genes in the human body during the gene recombination process.”

”Choosing wrongly might result in gene mutation, gene collapse, or even the dangerous situation of gene corruption.”

”In such cases, the fewer miscellaneous genes, the more advantageous it often is.”

”Also, the stronger the spiritual power, the better the ability to control the risks of gene recombination.”

”It seems this version favors the spirit ability users again.”

Liang Yuan felt a secret admiration, realizing that during gene recombination, if anything seemed amiss, he had to immediately halt the gene recombination process.

This required powerful spiritual power to make a decision at the very beginning of gene recombination.

Liang Yuan closed his eyes and began to perceive the genes within his body.

As early as before the apocalypse, human genome research reports had concluded that the number of human genes ranged between 20,000 to 25,000.

Such a number of genes is not small among all living organisms.

However, only a small part of these genes are utilized in human life.

Moreover, studies show that some animal genes are redundant with human genes.

Liang Yuan hadn’t read such reports, but he could basically infer some information.

If all life on this planet originated from a mass evolution of species billions of years ago, then different species, to adapt to environmental changes, began to evolve in different directions.

The genes within them, in the beginning, would particularly lean towards certain developments.

For instance, the ancestors of fish began to evolve gills for underwater breathing, adapting to aquatic environments.

The ancestors of humans decided to withdraw from the seas and walk on land, evolving limbs.

With the coming of the great flood apocalypse, this era of massive explosive evolution seems to be reappearing.

Everyone is a unique individual, and within each person’s body is a genetic treasure trove.

How to choose, how to evolve, lies in the individual’s thoughts.

Liang Yuan had long determined his evolutionary direction.

The Hundred-Change Demon Ape gene map had long been established, and the genetic species had already been formed.

So there was nothing to hesitate about.

He just needed to select genes and arrange them according to the genetic map.

”Starting to attempt, let’s begin with hair for now.”

Liang Yuan slightly moved his mind, letting his spiritual consciousness sink inward, attempting to control the genes within the hair follicles and start selecting genes and recombining them.

It’s worth noting that genes often exist only in the cell nucleus, not all cells have genes.

Hair itself is composed of dead keratinized cells, which as they form hair, have lost most of their nuclei and organelles, including genes.

Thus, to control hair, one shouldn’t directly control the hair but should instead manipulate the cell genes within the hair follicles.

In fact, the cell genes within hair follicles contain complete nuclei and genes, which determine the growth, color, and texture of the hair.

Time slowly passed, and the hair on Liang Yuan’s hands gradually changed.

Initially, it was black hair, which the moment his gene recombination began, the hair surged rapidly.

The original hair fell off, and new hair sprouted within the follicles.

Black hair, as hard as a steel needle, as smooth as ink.

However, Liang Yuan immediately frowned, sensing something was wrong.

He decisively stopped the recombination, causing the strand of hair to rapidly wither.

”No, the Hundred-Change Demon Ape gene map emphasizes change, not defense.”

”The texture of this hair doesn’t feel right.”

Liang Yuan shook his head and started selecting new genes for recombination once more.

This time, the hair grew again, with a strand of golden soft hair emerging.

This strand of hair was soft in texture but full of tenacity.

Liang Yuan’s heart slightly moved as he tried to control this single strand of hair.

As his mind moved slightly, the hair actually began to change color on its own.

Directly shifting from gold to white!

”It worked!”

Liang Yuan’s eyes lit up, immediately sensing he had matched the correct genes!

Because the nature of this pair of genes didn’t change, but the hair could change color at will.

This aligns with the talent trait of the Hundred-Change Demon Ape!

”On only my second attempt, I found the right direction!”

”My previous decision not to eat mutant fish, not to ingest miscellaneous genes, was indeed correct.”

”The existing genes in my body have basically reached the highest purity.”

”So that when I attempt gene recombination, I can quickly find the correct match.”

Liang Yuan laughed aloud, realizing that his long-standing insistence on not eating mutant fish was indeed the right choice.

”I wonder what will happen to those who ate the mutant fish when their genes recombine.”

Liang Yuan didn’t know. He calmed his mind and continued his cultivation.

Time slowly passed, and unconsciously, three days flew by.

That day, the secret room door was opened.

Liang Yuan walked out of the room, looking somewhat haggard.

The continuous attempts at gene recombination consumed a tremendous amount of Spiritual Power, making mental exhaustion quite normal.

At the entrance, Ji Xiaoyu was pacing back and forth. Seeing Liang Yuan come out, her face immediately showed a delighted expression.

”Mr. Liang, you’re finally out!”

Liang Yuan asked curiously, ”Xiaoyu? What are you doing here?”

Liang Yuan had a deep impression of this girl with a mermaid transformation superpower.

If she hadn’t led him and others to Little Straw Mountain, he might have had to spend a lot more effort finding this place.

Ji Xiaoyu eagerly said, ”I’m a member of the Water Fleet now, and today it’s my turn on duty. Brother Qinghua told me to guard here and wait for you to come out.”

”He said that as soon as you come out, you should be invited to the conference hall immediately. There’s an urgent matter.”

Liang Yuan raised an eyebrow and asked, ”Do you know what it’s about?”

He inquired as he quickly walked out.

Ji Xiaoyu shook her head and said, ”I don’t know, but I saw Brother Qinghua and the others are quite anxious. It seems that the Inspection Team’s intelligence division got some news from outside.”

Liang Yuan nodded slightly, not in a panic, and said, ”I’ll go first, you don’t need to guide me.”

With that, his figure flickered, instantly blending into the space and disappearing.

Seeing this, Ji Xiaoyu was taken aback.

”Mr. Liang can also teleport? But why do people outside say he’s an Ice Attribute Superpower User?”

Ji Xiaoyu thought in confusion, while also curious about what exactly happened outside.

Unfortunately, although her mermaid clan was integrated into the Water Fleet, only Sister Guan Yue could attend high-level meetings.

Little Straw Mountain, Conference Hall.

Liang Yuan abruptly emerged from the space.

The conference hall was already crowded with many people.

As soon as Liang Yuan appeared, the sounds of arguments stopped immediately, and everyone looked toward Liang Yuan, hurriedly standing up.

Liang Yuan scanned the room and noticed not only Li Qinghua was present, but also Zhao Kai, Ding Yan, Shi Haizhu, Zhang Peng, Tu Long, Zhuang Shuyuan, and other high-ranking individuals were all there.

Liang Yuan immediately realized there must be something urgent, otherwise combat department figures wouldn’t all gather here.

”Mr. Liang!”

”Mr. Liang has come out.”

”Mr. Liang, you’re finally here, there’s a major issue outside.”

”Mr. Liang, the Three Great Sects have allied with the military!”

Everyone started shouting all at once.

Liang Yuan walked in, gestured with his hand, and asked, ”Calm down, Qinghua, tell me what’s going on.”

Li Qinghua stood up quickly and said, ”Mr. Liang, two days ago, a man from Cangqiong Mountain arrived at Yangshan, wearing a military uniform, claiming to be from the Cloud Mist Island military, named Aftershock.”

”This person claimed to be a Dove Faction figure from the military, dispatched by the Dove Faction’s top agent Feng Jiangong, to invite you to Cloud Mist Island for an alliance.”

”Dove Faction? Alliance?”

Liang Yuan became interested and asked, ”Why do they want to ally with me?”

”I asked, and Aftershock revealed a secret message, saying that the Water God Sect is contacting the Earth Mother Sect, Spiritual Ability Sect, and the Hawk Faction from the military, converging on Cangqiong Mountain to assemble an army to invade Yangshan!”

Liang Yuan immediately raised an eyebrow and asked, ”Is the information reliable?”

Zhuang Shuyuan, standing nearby, immediately replied, ”Wu Ying’s intelligence department has already received the news. There has indeed been a large gathering of personnel at Cangqiong Mountain recently.”

”And among these people are members of the Water God Sect, Earth Mother Sect, and Spiritual Ability Sect, so it doesn’t seem to be false.”

Liang Yuan asked, ”Do we have spies in the Three Great Sects? Have they discovered anything?”

Zhuang Shuyuan looked troubled and said, ”The Three Great Sects have special brainwashing programs. Our spies who infiltrated used to send out information, but it’s been a while since we’ve received any updates.”

Liang Yuan immediately frowned.

He was certain there were spies from the Three Great Sects and the military on their side.

While the opposition may not discover high-level matters, ordinary affairs probably couldn’t escape their notice.

However, they knew nothing about the opposition’s territory, making it very passive.

But brainwashing programs are something that an average person really can’t resist.

Liang Yuan waved his hand and said, ”Whatever, let’s assume it’s true for now.”

”Mr. Liang, the Three Great Sects and the military are pressing too hard, repeatedly provoking us.”

”This is the second time already, and now they want to join forces. We can’t just sit and wait for death.”

”Mr. Liang, we heard from Qinghua about the Dove Faction in the military. He said both Hawk and Dove Factions exist. Can we trust this Dove Faction?”

Everyone asked Liang Yuan, each expressing their opinions.

Liang Yuan thought for a moment and asked, ”Where is that Dove Faction person?”

Li Qinghua said, ”I didn’t let him into our Mirage Snake Space; he’s still at Yangshan.”

Liang Yuan nodded slightly and said, ”Well, you did very well.”

Now that the Mirage Snake Space had developed and grown, the survivors inside lived in peace and happiness. It looked like a paradise.

Any outsider who saw the situation here would probably want to take over and settle themselves here.

Li Qinghua’s caution was necessary.

And with a large army guarding Yangshan, there was no need to worry about Aftershock alone.

”In that case, I’ll go meet this person myself. If necessary, I’ll take a trip to this Cloud Mist Island.”

Liang Yuan’s eyes flashed with brilliance, quickly disappearing.