According to the infinite ancestor's setting, the standard for entering the fourth level of Geneslock is "energy control at a micro level" and "adjusting and optimizing one's genes."
Achieving these two points is considered entering the early stage of the fourth realm, allowing one to reach their strongest battle state, ensuring every ounce of strength is maximized and every gene is optimized to fully unleash the power reinforced by the Grand God.
Once a Recycler overcomes their inner demons and reaches mid-stage fourth level, they can further refine their mastery of "entrance to the microcosm" and logically reorganize and alter their own genes. They can choose different genes to change the combat form at their current level, or even simulate abilities of other races……
Of course, things as simple as patching up gene defects and reshaping sensory organs are naturally easy to accomplish.
"So it is..."
After a quarter of an hour, after listening to Wu Xian's description of the fourth stage of the Gene Lock, Chu Xuan's expressionless poker face seemed to flicker with a hint of emotion.
Although this slight ripple quickly disappeared, as if it were a hallucination, Wu Xian still managed to catch it.
So... Is this guy truly devoid of any emotions?
With such thoughts in his mind, Wu Xian's gaze towards Chu Xuan became deeply meaningful.
To be honest, before the film "Alien 1", he had actually had several indirect clashes and tests with Chu Xuan. Although the other party portrayed a very indifferent attitude and almost always chose to avoid direct confrontation when facing his deliberate suppression.
But Wu Xian still could feel that this guy would occasionally reveal a self-loathing, even self-destructive mental state, in his mannerisms and speech.
For example, the plan to force the appearance of the Queen of Aliens by blowing up the spaceship is the best proof of that.
Although at that time, it indeed seemed to be a high-risk, high-reward, and feasible method.
But the problem is... Chu Xuan did not prepare any fallback options that could mitigate some of the risks, giving off a strong vibe of either succeeding or dying.
To know that, as a qualified, even an excellent strategist, when faced with a dangerous situation, one would certainly be accustomed to formulating not just one backup plan but several, in order to cope with all sorts of unforeseen changes.
But Chu Xuan?
According to the setting, purely in terms of calculation, he is absolutely the only T0-level individual in the recycling world, but his performance in "Alien 1" was quite mediocre, slightly better than the original version, with nothing that left Wu Xian feeling particularly amazed.
The only explanation Wu Xian can think of for this is that the current Chu Xuan truly doesn't care about survival, and therefore hasn't wasted any brainpower on formulating overly complex plans. It's no exaggeration to say he's just given up.
Thinking about this, Wu Xian looked at Chu Xuan with a thoughtful expression and began talking nonsense in a very sincere tone: "As I mentioned earlier, I used to have a teammate who spent more time in the Grand God space than I did."
"He mentioned to me during a casual conversation that in the Zhongzhou team there was once a powerful Recycler, very similar to your situation, who was also born without emotions."
But after he unlocked the Gene Lock to the intermediate stage of level four and overcame his inner demons, his emotions gradually began to recover and eventually became indistinguishable from those of a normal person."
"This is a living example, so Chu Xuan, if you want to become a normal person with blood and flesh, who can cry and laugh, you must not give up. You must work hard to keep living!"
"In the Grand God space, as long as you have enough reward points, you can get anything and everything, including various knowledge about Gene Locks. I believe that with your intelligence and abilities, you will eventually unravel the mysteries of the Gene Lock and achieve what that senior did—gaining back what rightfully belongs to you!"
After pouring a few bowls of piping hot emotional chicken soup, it remains to be seen what response Chu Xuan will have, but Jian Lan next to him had already been set ablaze. His beautiful face was filled with admiration, and his gaze towards Chu Xuan was also filled with encouragement: "You're so smart, Chu Xuan. You can definitely do it."
"I will try my best."
Chu Xuan pushed up the plain glasses on his nose, then looked at Wu Xian and asked in a calm tone, "About the Grand God space and team battles, I still have some questions I'd like to ask. Do you have time?"
"Of course not... I don't have time!"
Wu Xian responded seriously, then broke into a smile: "I was just kidding. I certainly have time. Although I've run around too much recently, I'm actually quite tired..."
Tomorrow, let's discuss it when everyone is together. We can also discuss the specifics of the new round of enhancements, and you can also provide some... um, constructive suggestions."
Thinking of the giant orc bloodline that the other party was fixated on in the original work, Wu Xian couldn't help but wipe away a non-existent cold sweat on his forehead.
"Understood. So... see you tomorrow."
Chu Xuan nodded and then got up to walk towards the Grand God's large light ball, clearly following the plot of the original story, preparing to pull an all-nighter tonight and fight it out with the Grand God to the end.
Gently shaking his head, Wu Xian also got up and walked towards his room, preparing to take a hot bath first and then sleep a good night. If he could enter the mysterious space, he would add some more color to the experience of this time in "Alien 1".
Oh, almost forgot! All of the Wu Xian can share memories, so that's okay!
Muttering to himself, Wu Xian was about to close the door when, unexpectedly, a small, fair hand clasped the edge of the door panel.
This scene seems familiar, like something I've seen before.
Wu Xian was slightly startled and his expression grew peculiar when he saw that the small hand belonged to Jian Lan.
It's indeed very familiar, vaguely remembering that it happened after the Zhongzhou team returned from the bio world for the second time.
At that time, Wu Xian discovered that Jian Lan had awakened her extrasensory perception and so he squeezed into her room that night, introducing the two professions of "mental controller" and "mental mage" to her, and guiding her to choose the direction of strengthening the mutant bloodline.
At this very moment, it's just like that at that time.
The only difference is that the positions of the two people have been swapped, and it is Jian Lan who is now the one squeezing into the door.
The problem is, what is Jian Lan trying to do? Is she trying to communicate with him about the experiences of mental controllers?
"What's up, Jian Lan? Is there anything important?"
Wu Xian was puzzled, and then suddenly he seemed to remember something. With a smile, he said, "Oh! I know now, you're here about the compensation I promised you... Are you worried I might not pay up? Don't worry, though; I'm someone who always keeps my word. Once I promise something, I never break it."
Jian Lan listened and blinked her eyes, then walked into the room, closing the door behind her. She turned to face Wu Xian with a reddened face, who looked at her in confusion.
At the same time, a slightly trembling voice sounded.
"Really won't break my word? Then, Captain, can I choose the compensation myself?"
"Of course, as long as I can do it, you can choose whatever you want..."
His words were cut off as something muffled his mouth…
Feeling the soft sensation on his lips, Wu Xian's pupils contracted sharply.
What's going on? Am I being kissed? And it's Jian Lan!
Dazed, a stream of thoughts and questions flowed through his mind... After loosening his mouth, he leaned in close to her ear and whispered with a chuckle: "What's up? Aren't you very brave right now? How come you're all of a sudden timid again?"
"I... I didn't expect it to happen so soon..."
Jian Lan's face turned as red as blood, listening to the mocking laughter coming from her ear, she finally summoned the courage, looked up at Wu Xian's sturdy and handsome face, and whispered softly:
"Xian, I like you, so the compensation I want is... Can you try to like me back?"
Wu Xian didn't say anything; he just stared at Jian Lan for a long time, then picked her up in a princess carry, and strode towards the bathroom.
Then... do I really have to ask?
Of course, it was a blast!
