My Genes Can Evolve Limitlessly Chapter 4

Lu Yuan clicked open the folder titled ‘Basic Spirit Qi Guiding Technique’.

It held merely four pages.

Yet, the opening line appeared in stark blood-red as a dire warning.

“The [Basic Spirit Qi Guiding Technique] is the official property of the Red Maple Empire, and it’s forbidden for genetic fighters to privately teach others about this technique. Those who violate the rule will be punished by the death sentence!”

Lu Yuan’s eyes narrowed sharply at the sight.

(It’s actually so strict? Seems that this is very valuable.)

Lu Yuan swiftly kept reading onward.

The Basic Spirit Qi Guiding Technique’s content stayed straightforward, offering just details on spirit qi basics and methods to draw it in.

Spirit qi represented an all-encompassing energy present across the entire universe, absorbable solely by gene fighters whose gene chains had awakened.

By forging their flesh and souls, gene fighters generated spirit qi internally while pulling it from the surroundings.

Spirit qi polished the genetic chain, thereby fortifying both body and mind.

Once spirit qi fully refined an awakened genetic chain, special techniques allowed it to unlock superior genetic chains.

This path enabled gene fighters to advance ceaselessly.

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Lu Yuan gained sudden clarity. Spirit qi alone unlocked a gene fighter’s full might, permitting endless self-evolution.

No surprise the warning blazed in blood-red.

Authorities supplied the spirit qi guiding technique only to registered gene fighters. Unregistered ones, thus, lacked access.

Most unregistered gene fighters hid in shadows, evading the light.

Lacking the Basic Spirit Qi Guiding Technique, refining their genetic chains turned into a grueling ordeal for them.

Lu Yuan grasped the warning’s intent completely.

Of course, desperation still drove some to gamble boldly.

Lu Yuan committed the Spirit Qi Guiding Technique to memory with utmost gravity, intent on cultivating it diligently soon.

Next, his gaze shifted to the remaining two files.

Military Fist and Military Swordplay served as foundational body-tempering arts of the Red Maple Empire.

These comprised a fist technique and a sword technique.

Prolonged practice of these body-tempering arts boosted physical prowess and even mental acuity, doubling as lethal combat skills.

Videos accompanied the Military Fist and Military Swordplay. A stern-faced middle-aged soldier in uniform demonstrated both arts meticulously.

With precise instructions and textual breakdowns, Lu Yuan found them straightforward to grasp.

He resolved to train these body-tempering arts thoroughly later.

Having securely stored the files, Lu Yuan dove into the battleweb.

The battleweb featured sections like trading, combat, missions, and more.

Its homepage showcased headline news from the gene fighter world.

“Shocking news! The Icesnow Princess Si Tingxue who disappeared for half a year actually has broken through to the Battle Master level!”

“The Mystic Nine Battle King has become the sixth Battle King-level expert of the Great Revelation Planet’s humans that successfully barges into the Great Rock Secret Realm!”

“…”

Lu Yuan skimmed them rapidly before locating the Land of Origins info section.

This area hosted numerous threads on the Land of Origins.

Many demanded payment for access, though others shared info freely.

Free posts typically came from officials, providing core Land of Origins details.

For Lu Yuan, eyeing entry into the Land of Origins, this basic intel filled his gaps perfectly.

He tapped into one thread.

[What preparation work do you need to do if you are entering the Land of Origins for the first time?]

“For the majority of awakened gene fighters, they would have guidance from their elders before they entered the Land of Origins. For people like them, the information here is useless to them. The information in this post is targeted at newbies who don’t have gene fighter elders to guide them. If you are a newbie, please seriously read on as this will help you a lot.

“For the first point, we’ll cover your initial ‘guiding’ of spirit qi. Prior to stepping into the Land of Origins, absorbing your first batch of spirit qi is essential. Only after having spirit qi can you unlock the space inside your gene battle tattoo. Though the space carved out for probational gene fighters is quite tiny, it still lets you carry a few items along. Going forward, this space alone will let you extract your rewards from the Land of Origins. This matters a great deal.

“On the second point, consider what items to take into the Land of Origins on your debut trip. First off, tech weapons from the outside world prove worthless there. Forget about gauss guns or high-energy explosive bombs. If you’re a rookie with some funds, grab quality genetic armaments. They’ll make you stronger than peers at your level, giving you an edge right from the start. Lacking cash for armaments? Then pack just the basics, listed below…

“Third point: as newbies, remember your first entry to the Land of Origins lasts only 24 hours. Not a single second of that time should go to waste, since slaying monsters there yields spirit crystals to boost your cultivation. Survive and exit the Land of Origins, and you’ll haul your loot back to the real world. For gene fighters, it’s the prime path to power. Plus, spirit crystals are just the least valuable drops—dead monsters might yield genetic armaments, extraordinary genes, rare treasures, and more, all priceless. While exploring the Land of Origins, you could stumble on ruins holding advanced tech or transcendent knowledge. Their worth defies imagination, perfect for scoring your first big haul. Make every moment of those 24 hours count.

“Fourth point: if you’ve got trustworthy friends, team up and form an alliance via your gene battle tattoos. Distribute spoils equally to dodge disputes and brawls. Note that besides humans, the starting city hosts other races—stay wary of them!

“Fifth point: fresh awakeners get anchor points in their gene battle tattoos, dictating your starting city in the Land of Origins. Everyone knows these cities predate us, so no monopolies possible. Us humans from Great Revelation Planet spawn in four: Storm City, Bone City, Sandstone City, and Bloodsecret Castle. I’ll now detail the pros and cons of each…”

That text stretched over 10,000 words at minimum. After poring through every bit, Lu Yuan at last grasped the basics of the Land of Origins.

Boundless treasures filled the enigmatic Land of Origins.

Gains from the Land of Origins could only return with you if you escaped alive.

Death meant forfeiting it all.

Worse, dying damaged the mind, forcing a cooldown before re-entering the Land of Origins.

The impact hit hard.

Exiting the Land of Origins offered two ways.

Either wait out the timer or use an escape tool to bolt. Either path let you keep your gains.

Yet escape tools cost a fortune. With poverty etched across Lu Yuan’s face, how could he buy one?

Genetic armaments? Not even those were in reach for him.

He’d already scanned the trading zone. Cheapest genetic armaments started at $10,000.

Lu Yuan massaged his brow.

(Why am I this broke?)

(Do I really need to grind my guts out for cash in this world too?)

(Something’s gotta be off!)

Lu Yuan struggled to accept this harsh reality.

Next, he browsed additional forum threads, solidifying his prep for the Land of Origins dive and wrapping up his strategy.

Step one: master the spirit qi guiding technique, draw in spirit qi, and activate the gene battle tattoo space.

Next, tomorrow he needed to go shopping for daily necessities and pick out an alloy weapon that felt right in his hands. With genetic armaments out of his financial reach, he'd have to settle for standard alloy weapons.

Thirdly, whenever time allowed, he'd train in the Military Fist and Military Swordplay to boost his own power. This was all so he wouldn't 'die' right on his first entry. That kind of setback would hurt way too much.

Having settled on his next steps, Lu Yuan turned off the computer. He moved to his bed, sat down cross-legged, and got ready to draw in spirit qi.

“Mm…per the Basic Spirit Qi Guiding Technique, I need to shut my eyes first and clear my mind, slipping into a hazy, empty state. That's when I should start sensing spirit qi.”

Lu Yuan shut his eyes while recalling those details.

But the instant Lu Yuan closed his eyes, he detected countless white specks of light hovering nearby. All those white specks drifted toward him, swirling around in what seemed like delighted celebration.

Lu Yuan, “???”

He felt a surge of surprise.

(Spirit qi?!)

(How is there so much of it?!)

(Hold on, I haven't cleared my mind at all. So why can I sense spirit qi already?)

(Why does this feel so off from the description?)