Mythology: Ragnarok

Chapter 352 Gene Theory

"Delete genes? Won't that cause the entire gene chain to collapse?" Xuan Yuan Mu Ze asked in surprise.

“Normally, this kind of thing requires constant trial and error. It is undeniable that this kind of evolution is accumulated through human lives. However, because we have the reference answer provided by His Majesty, we only need to improve it based on the Protoss. Thanks to this, we have avoided many detours.”

As you can see, I have removed the genes related to the mouth and digestive system from my genome. My body relies on more efficient skin to absorb energy from the universe like a plant. Our internal communication relies on the whip-like nerve bundle behind me, and my communication with you relies on my own psychic energy. You can understand psychic energy as a manifestation of soul power. Although I am not a cultivator, we scholars use some rudimentary cultivation methods to develop our brains and souls. Although our psychic energy cannot influence the trajectory of planets like an arcane master, it can still be used for ordinary communication or small things like crushing a small hill from a distance.

At the same time, you can see that our organ structure and internal environment are very simple. Our way of eating means that we don't have much exchange of substances with nature. This leads to our loss of self-healing ability because we don't have material replenishment and only basic energy intake. However, with the help of technology, this deficiency can be ignored. Moreover, after losing the exchange of substances with nature, the probability of us being infected by viruses and toxins in nature is extremely low. Unless someone actively injects toxins into our body, we will basically have no contact with exogenous diseases in our lives. Therefore, we have also deleted our immune system. In addition, we have deleted many functions that can be compensated for by technological means to make more space for other more critical genes.

For example, our brains—you can tell from my enormous skull that my brain capacity is significantly larger than that of a normal life form. In terms of hardware, I can think more quickly and store more memories for longer. Physically, we only retain a moderately flexible four-fingered structure; after all, with the help of technology, our hands don't need many functions. My eyes are highly efficient sensory organs utilizing psionic peripherals; they even allow me to observe the microscopic world with psionic energy. Our physical strength is comparable to that of a paladin-level warrior. Although we are not good at combat, tearing apart an ordinary person's body with our bare hands is more than enough.

Not to boast, but our current genetic makeup is already the ultimate state required by technological civilization. Without a cultivation system to increase the length of our genetic chains, we are already at the optimal level.

Xuanyuan Muze then asked doubtfully, "Is it possible that life forms without a cultivation system cannot break through due to the limitations of the gene chain? Furthermore, since those soldiers and mages can break through the limitations of the gene chain, why haven't I ever seen any other improvements in them?"

Gulasga replied, "I'm sorry, my friend, technology cannot change the nature of life. This is the rule of the universe: 'You gain some, you lose some, and you lose some, you gain some.' The weak can only ever make choices; there's nothing we can do about it."

Furthermore, regarding the soldiers and mages of the Kingdom of Myriad Races, don't be fooled by their outward appearance, which resembles that of ordinary life forms. In reality, their internal structure is far beyond that of ordinary beings. Soldiers cultivate battle qi, a form of life energy, so they focus their energy on their physical bodies. Their eyes, ears, and noses are merely decorative. Believe me, my friend, if you encounter a legendary being, never try to understand their weaknesses using ordinary biological knowledge. What you will see are just flaws they deliberately expose. The only effective way to kill a legendary being is to destroy every single cell of their body with highly efficient energy weapons.

The mouth is the most primitive weapon of life. You may not have looked closely, but the teeth in the mouths of soldiers are actually shaped more for tearing and biting. Their teeth are not suitable for chewing, and they also do not have a digestive system because eating is a very inefficient behavior for them. Everything about a soldier's body is for better fighting. You can't see it from the surface, but they are already armed up to their teeth. The keratin, teeth, claws, and horns on their bodies are among the hardest known substances in nature and are also natural legendary weapons.

As for magicians, the situation is similar, but they mostly focus their energy on developing their souls, much like soldiers. Cultivation gives them broader paths and more possibilities, unlike us who can only seek a balance.

Xuan Yuan Muze, puzzled but impressed, asked, "Can an individual really evolve their level to this extent through cultivation?"

Gulasga exclaimed matter-of-factly, “Of course it is possible, my friend. In fact, any life form can theoretically evolve to this level, but we face two huge challenges: one is how to obtain energy more efficiently to supply ourselves, and the other is how to use this energy to achieve advanced evolution of our body and even our soul.”

In nature, the structure of matter allows many elements that appear fragile to us to perform functions far beyond our comprehension. However, the advanced utilization of these elements requires a vast amount of energy to maintain their form, which is impossible for us ordinary mortals. But for beings who cultivate, it is not impossible. After all, with the help of the cultivation system, their bodies can store a considerable amount of energy. At this point, those beings who have truly evolved to a higher level through cultivation transform their bodies into the ultimate energy processing plants, turning decay into wonder and gaining unimaginable abilities and powerful physiques.

Xuanyuan Muze fell into deep thought after hearing this. He had to admit that Gulasga had given him a new idea for the development of life. Seeing that Xuanyuan Muze remained silent, Gulasga said, "I'm sorry, I've gone off on a tangent. Let me show you around this planet. Please follow me, esteemed guest."

So, Gulasga first gave Xuanyuan Muze a general tour of the planet where the Academy of Science and Technology was located. According to Gulasga, the location of this planet was actually not suitable for habitation, but the Kingdom of Ten Thousand Races used a lot of technology and magic to transform the living environment here. In addition, the scholars had undergone genetic modification and reached the theoretical upper limit of normal organisms in terms of physical strength, which allowed the scholars to live on this planet for a long time.