"But after the Celestial Gate is opened, any cultivator can surpass you in genetic layers with just a few years of cultivation."
Genetic mutation, rather than a power, is more like a curse.
Heaven is fair; when it closes a door, it opens a window.
Since genetic mutation is uncontrollable, they often exhibit different physical defects. Of course, these defects can sometimes bring some conveniences.
For example, Lin Beichen once encountered a superpower user who could breathe ice, but this was just one of the many traits of his genetic disease.
His internal organs suffered from icy pain, and his body could not store heat, so he always had to wear a special thermal device.
He couldn’t eat cold food, or even hot food, and could only consume specially made foods!
Superpower genes were originally just a genetic defect disease, but from Caesar Du’s words, Lin Beichen sensed a different implication.
According to Caesar Du, their genes need to be activated by Holy Water, and this activation process forcibly changes the state of the genetic disease, allowing the genes to fully fuse with the body.
This of course isn’t a problem, but it does create a complication.
The process of genetic fusion means completely giving up hope of treatment, entirely resigning oneself.
Over generations, this would lead to genetic mutation completely detaching from humanity, transforming into a group of superhumans in name only, but fundamentally different.
This group has various names worldwide; some call them Divine Servants, some superpower users, and others deities!
In the ancient history of the Dragon Country, such groups also existed, but they could never become mainstream because the people of the Dragon Country believe in defying heaven to change their fate.
So-called divine favor is nothing but a trick.
Under this fundamental philosophical logic, superpower users throughout Chinese history have been chased into hiding by cultivators, forced to wail in the shadows.
Lin Beichen never imagined that there was a place in the world that worshipped superpower users as the truth and considered cultivators the weak.
This was simply unbelievable.
Keep in mind that Dragon Country only fell behind slightly in the past hundred years, whereas in the preceding thousands of years, it was always a place of flourishing civilization.
Countless superpower users from around the world came here to seek opportunities to solve their genetic diseases.
Unexpectedly, in less than a century, a group emerged that viewed genetic disease as divine approval.
Caesar Du is one of the twelve extraordinary of the Hell Sect.
Though he emitted black light, Lin Beichen felt an intense Life Spiritual Qi from him.
This Life Spiritual Qi was not something Caesar Du intentionally displayed, but rather a signal released by his genetic disease.
But compared to Lin Beichen, his Life Spiritual Qi was vastly inferior.
If he was a towering tree, then Lin Beichen was a planet filled with lush trees.
Lin Beichen didn’t even need to use any divine techniques; just a breath of his Life Qi could rejuvenate an entire forest.
If he cultivated his body to the peak realm, he could even initiate the growth of all things on an entire planet with a wave of his hand.
But to show off, Caesar Du only used a flower to demonstrate his divine techniques and extraordinariness.
In Lin Beichen’s eyes, this was pure clownery.
"Mr. Lin, you must understand one thing: human life is short. The way you Dragon Country people painstakingly cultivate for hundreds of years, attempting to avoid the curse of death and accumulate power, is an outdated method."
"We superpower users carry divine techniques in our genes; we just need to use Holy Water, and within just a few years, we can control the power that would take you generations to accumulate."
Caesar Du said coldly, continuing to argue, trying to persuade Lin Beichen.
"Ever since I mastered the original gene, I have unlocked the secrets of the Genetic Key, shocking the entire scientific community, and I have entire world resources at my fingertips.
Before coming to Dragon Country, I dated 15 girls at the airport; they were gifts from various countries. You can’t imagine the power I control.
I’m only 30 years old this year, but my internal evaluation has already surpassed the A level. In your Dragon Country, my strength is comparable to the Death Gate!
In your country, Death Gate experts are generally over two hundred years old, but despite accumulating power for two hundred years, they may not be stronger than I am.
Moreover, from what I know, most Death Gate cultivators are between 500 and 600 years old; you should feel ashamed!"
Lin Beichen silently watched Caesar Du without arguing.
Before the Celestial Gate opened, Dragon Country’s cultivators were indeed in an awkward situation.
They cultivated for hundreds or even thousands of years but remained stuck at the Death Gate Realm.
Because there was no Spiritual Qi between heaven and earth, they could only try various extraneous methods to break through their cultivation.
But these methods were like a fire without roots; no matter how fiercely it burned, it would eventually run out.
Meanwhile, Caesar Du and his kind used genetic power. Although they abandoned their human identity, they successfully gained another set of advancing strengths.
Through continuous research into genetic diseases, they gradually strengthened the power of their genetic pathologies.
After generations of efforts, although they remain patients, in terms of sheer strength, they are incredibly formidable.
But that’s old news now.
The Celestial Gate has opened, Spiritual Qi is being generated between heaven and earth, and Lin Beichen is no longer a struggling cultivator beneath the Celestial Gate, but an extraordinarily perceptive individual.
Caesar Du, in his perceived cleverness, still appeared as a clown to him.
Not to mention, from Lin Beichen’s perspective, even though Caesar Du progressed quickly, his lifetime achievements would probably never match those of experts like Qin Wenwu.
Based purely on talent, even the average Peak cultivator, or those slightly below peak, would eventually surpass Caesar Du if given enough time.
The path of cultivation is vast, with numerous avenues, but with a great path, there are also small paths.
A small path may be faster initially, but at a certain distance, it might turn out to be a dead end.
Though the great path is difficult, as long as one endures the toughest periods, the road ahead will be smooth, and progress will be carefree.
Dragon Country cultivators have walked the great path for hundreds or even thousands of years, bravely climbing despite countless obstacles, which makes them far superior to Caesar Du in spirit alone.
"Caesar Du, you researched the Genetic Key?"
Ruan Yunyun suddenly spoke, her eyes filled with astonishment.
She never imagined that the Genetic Key, which she regarded as the greatest discovery of the century, was actually created by a research clown relying on so-called superpower!
This person had no respect for research, no respect for women, and no respect for people.
The fact that she idolized such a person seemed like an insult to herself!
"Your little girlfriend seems unable to accept my words, but that’s okay. We are the masters of this world; they are simply our playthings. I don’t care about a plaything’s thoughts."
Caesar Du said with a cheerful smile.
He was unlike anyone Lin Beichen had ever met before; he considered himself a god, looking down on the world.
Or rather, centuries of genetic disease have led these people to deny their humanity at a genetic level.
They considered themselves non-human monsters and cloaked themselves in a layer of divinity to avoid harm, pretending to be sacred beings recognized by heaven.
"Lin Beichen, I’ve said all I have to say. Will you join us or not?"
Caesar Du said leisurely, his eyes fixed on Lin Beichen, filled with killing intent.
Lin Beichen calmly looked back at him, saying nothing, as a form of silent protest.
Seeing this, Caesar Du silently nodded, waved his hand, and a glowing light appeared from his hand, instantly turning into spiritual light, rushing towards Lin Beichen.