Starting to Gain Experience from Push-Ups Chapter 1551 - 745: Thresholds of Evolution (Part 2)

"At that time, the True Thought Society can break free from its current predicament, and resources will become more abundant. Chairman, you’ll also save a lot of trouble collecting materials."

At this point, Zheng Hongxin deliberately lowered his voice:

"Of course, Chairman, if you can’t wait... with your extraordinary strength, having crossed the Heavenly Human Limit, you can easily pass through the space vortex under the sea and travel to the Otherworld yourself."

"By then, you won’t just have access to those Treasure Beads from the sea, but various High Order Heavenly Treasures will also be within reach, allowing further consolidation of your realm and enhancement of yourself."

After speaking, the old man raised his head, staring at Fang Cheng with a longing gaze.

His remarks were loaded with implications and hints.

Clearly, seeing Fang Cheng through the Truth Stele, who was able to reach the Undersea Ancient City at the depths of ten thousand meters with his human body, so close to that door, Zheng Hongxin harbored ambitions.

He hoped Fang Cheng, the new chairman, would personally venture to the Otherworld and possibly bring the members of the True Thought Society along.

Yet, driving a top-notch expert to take risks was something inconvenient for a subordinate to say directly, so he could only subtly use Heavenly Treasures to pique Fang Cheng’s interest.

Fang Cheng simply pretended not to notice the elder’s eager eyes, calmly diverting the topic:

"Chairman Zheng, you mentioned earlier that breaking through the Heavenly Human Limit is an insurmountable barrier. For mutants, is there only this one barrier on the path of evolution?"

Zheng Hongxin was slightly taken aback upon hearing this, a hint of disappointment flashed in his eyes.

But he quickly adjusted his emotions and respectfully answered:

"Not really."

He sat up straight and solemnly explained to Fang Cheng:

"There are two levels before the Heavenly Human Limit."

"The first level, we call it ’Breaking the Mortal Barrier.’ The Genetic Lock is initially broken, and the mutant awakens their Extraordinary Abilities."

"During this stage, muscle density, nerve reaction speed, and bone hardness will begin to gradually exceed the limits of ordinary humans. The physical changes are secondary; the primary aspect is the mental level.

"The mutant’s five senses will greatly enhance, also starting to experience hallucinations and hear inexplicable murmurs. However, these are within the controllable range and can be alleviated through meditation cultivation."

"At the same time, the demand for food increases sharply during this stage. If unable to intake high-nutrient substances massively, every use of awakened abilities will inversely absorb the mutant’s own Life Force. Thus, many wild mutants seem powerful but are actually exhausting their lifespan, aging faster than ordinary people."

"The second level is ’Spirit and Body Transformation.’ At this step, the spirit and body undergo a deep transformation, becoming a completely different species from ordinary humans. Those who reach this level have more or less encountered some fortuitous events."

Zheng Hongxin looked at Fang Cheng, his expression turning somewhat solemn:

"Not only does the energy intake requirement dramatically increase, but the pressure on the mental level amplifies manifold. Many mutants at this stage fall into madness, leading to complete genetic collapse of the body."

"Basically, only those from noble families or mutants relying on official organizations can receive sufficient resource supply and protection to ensure a safe transition."

"This is also why many wild mutants experience irreversible mutations at this stage. They grow scales, extra eyeballs, or tentacles, turning into legendary monsters or demonic creatures. They might even completely lose their sanity, becoming cannibalistic monsters."

At this point, Zheng Hongxin sighed, the wrinkles on his face becoming deeper.

He clearly thought of those members in his guild currently suffering from mutation torments.

"As for the third stage, as I mentioned to you earlier, Chairman, crossing the ’Heavenly Human Limit,’ the spirit and body undergo another evolution. Lifespan skyrockets, living one to two hundred years is entirely feasible. Their life level surpasses all species on Earth, and the required energy is massive."

"Those who reach this level are extremely rare worldwide. According to my estimate, Xia Country currently has no more than ten living individuals. Since our True Thought Society’s establishment, only two of the first five chairmen have reached this height."

Fang Cheng listened, nodded slightly, and silently compared in his heart.

These so-called three levels roughly correspond to the states when his Basic Attributes broke through 20 points, 40 points, and 80 points thresholds.

"Is there a path above the Heavenly Human Limit?"

Fang Cheng pondered briefly, then asked again.

Zheng Hongxin remained silent for a long time, his eyes suddenly revealing deep fear:

"Yes... But in our True Thought Society’s confidential archives, it’s not called a realm; it is known as ’Abyssal Critical Point.’

"At that stage, the spirit elevates infinitely, inevitably making direct contact with those terrifying high-dimensional beings. The closer one gets to Them, the easier it is for sanity to collapse and get lost."

"The archives state that those who forcibly enter that domain are no longer human. They lose all emotion, all attachment to the human world, devoid of notions of good and evil, becoming absolutely rational and cold. In some respects, even more terrifying than those cannibalistic monsters."

Zheng Hongxin paused, said gravely:

"In my youth, I also heard President Su and several top experts mention these people have powers far exceeding Super S-Class mutants, capable of bringing about catastrophic disasters with a mere gesture."

"They are officially designated as ’Abyss Level,’ the title implying they are on the brink of losing control. If their spirit collapses, the resulting damage can be akin to a nuclear bomb dropping, turning an entire city into Purgatory ruins, ultimately plunging them into the Abyss, merging with those dark high-dimensional beings."

"But..."

Zheng Hongxin swallowed, added:

"It’s said that if one truly overcomes this immensely dangerous level, completely conquering the pollution of high-dimensional beings, they can become a real God, evolving into the most perfect life form in the universe."

After Zheng Hongxin finished speaking, Fang Cheng fell into a brief silence.

The wind and rain outside the window gradually subsided.

Fine raindrops hit the glass, making a soft rustling sound.

Inside the office, the low hum of the air conditioner was the only movement.

The leftover tea in the cup had completely cooled.

Fang Cheng supported himself on the armrests of the chair and stood up decisively.

He stepped to the floor-to-ceiling window, overlooking the scenery below the mountain.

In the sky, the clouds parted, letting through some gray-white light.

In the distance, the fog over the bay was blown away by the sea breeze, revealing a patch of lead-gray sea surface.

Layer upon layer of waves jostled each other, constantly slapping against the harbor’s breakwater.

After a long while, Fang Cheng’s eyes slightly focused, speaking calmly:

"Chairman Zheng, regarding the ancient city relic under the sea, I plan to visit the Otherworld personally to check the situation after I’ve prepared sufficiently."

While speaking, he turned his head and glanced at Zheng Hongxin:

"If you’re willing, you can join me then. I’ll try to take you through the space vortex with me."

Zheng Hongxin sharply raised his head, first astonished, then his face surged with uncontrollable joy.

His old body trembled violently, immediately responding repeatedly:

"Willing! Willing! I’m willing to risk my life!"

"Whenever Chairman needs something done, just instruct me, this old bones are at your disposal."

Fang Cheng nodded slightly, turning back to the view.

Looking at the undulating waves outside the window, his lips curled into a smile.

Anyway, to gain more cultivation resources and decipher the message the "Sea Queen" conveyed in dreams, he was planning to visit the Otherworld.

Now, going with the flow to agree, he can rightly utilize the resources of the True Thought Society.

As for inviting Zheng Hongxin to accompany him.

The Otherworld is vast and dangerous; he really needs someone experienced by his side as a guide, lest he misses the truly good things.