Chapter 1: The Mysterious Metal Sphere

Although gene recombination can cure Lin Feng's strange illness, with current technology, it is simply impossible to achieve gene recombination, let alone treatment. There is only one way, which is to practice martial arts and break the genetic lock. As long as the genetic lock can be broken, the genes can be recombined, and at that time, Lin Feng's strange illness will naturally heal without treatment, and he may even gain immense power.

A sharp pain surged from Lin Feng's palm, and then the liquid metal unexpectedly drilled into a wound in his palm. Lin Feng felt a searing pain throughout his body, cold sweat pouring down, and he leaned against the bookshelf.

Skill: Basic Fist Technique (Proficient, continuous practice can elevate to mastery)

Therefore, from a data perspective, Lin Feng's current physical condition is actually difficult to describe as healthy, which is consistent with reality. After all, Lin Feng's organs have been continuously failing, and his physical fitness is naturally far inferior to that of an average healthy person

Lin Feng furrowed his brows as he quickly flipped through the pages of the book, as if searching for something

Lin Feng took a deep breath, continuously calming his emotions. This was indeed too sudden, yet he was still able to maintain a composed mindset

Strength: 0.81

A strange noise erupted, and the metal sphere unexpectedly emitted a faint white light. Subsequently, the metal sphere underwent a remarkable transformation, gradually turning into a pool of silvery liquid metal. Moreover, the liquid metal that the sphere transformed into quickly enveloped Lin Feng's palm. Startled, he hurriedly tried to shake it off, but no matter how hard he tried, he could not get rid of it.

Genes are the forbidden zone for humanity, the realm of the divine. To master the secrets of genes is to wield the power of the gods

Montesquieu

Gene fusion device activated

This peculiar illness is congenital, and Lin Feng's hereditary genes have undergone a certain mutation, ultimately leading to this strange disease. Therefore, conventional medication treatments are completely ineffective. Only by fundamentally recombining the genes is there a possibility of curing Lin Feng's peculiar illness

A strange set of data appeared on the screen, but oddly enough, Lin Feng only needed to concentrate to "understand" each item of data.

Lin Feng took a look; he had never seen such a metal sphere before. It did not appear to be a child's toy, and he had no idea who had placed the metal sphere on the bookshelf. Moreover, it seemed to have been there for quite a long time, as it was covered in dust.

As for the remaining ninety percent of the territory, it is the realm of ferocious beasts from the outer domains, where humanity can only rely on technology and powerful warriors to enjoy a peaceful and tranquil life

Lin Feng felt a very strange sensation, as if the metallic sphere that appeared in the palm of his hand was somehow connected to him by blood. Then, with a thought, the metallic sphere began to change shape, transforming into a mobile phone one moment and then into a wristwatch, which he wore on his wrist.

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As for skills, this seems to only encompass some martial techniques. Currently, Lin Feng only masters basic boxing techniques, which he practiced in his childhood in hopes of breaking the genetic lock to cure his strange illness.

Gene capacity: None

Every so often, Lin Feng would visit the library of Zhonghai University, attempting to find a "shortcut" in the books that could quickly break the genetic lock. However, in this world, aside from possessing an extraordinary talent for martial arts, what other shortcuts could there possibly be to break the genetic lock?

Lin Feng is now twenty years old, which means he only has three years left to live

Professor Montesquieu's "Gene Martial Arts Theory" posits that the human body is an infinite treasure, containing boundless power, yet for some reason, this power is confined. Within human genes, there exist invisible "shackles" that restrain all the power contained within. Only by breaking these genetic locks can humanity possess powers akin to those of superhumans

These "common sense" notions naturally appeared in Lin Feng's mind through the gene fusion device, as if he had always known them.

Moreover, there are some fanciful viewpoints above that even made Lin Feng shake his head in disbelief. What kind of popular science book is this? How is it any different from the street literature outside? I cannot understand how such a book could appear in the library of Zhonghai University

Although the intense pain had subsided within him, Lin Feng could vaguely sense that there seemed to be something extra within his body. Thus, he instinctively whispered, "Come out."

Despite Lin Feng's disappointment, he continued to search for any books on genetics in the library, refusing to give up even on a theoretical glimmer of hope

This metal sphere can change its shape at will according to Lin Feng's thoughts

Genes can mutate and vary, and martial arts masters can even break the genetic lock, thereby reorganizing their genes to become superhuman beings. But does all of this have to be based on the premise of the strength of the 'fundamental genes'?

A miraculous scene unfolded as Lin Feng's words fell; in the palm of his hand, the metallic sphere that Lin Feng had seen earlier swiftly appeared.

At the library of Zhonghai University, Lin Feng, whose complexion appeared somewhat pale, was carefully studying a book on genetic biology. Almost every book on genetic biology begins with a saying attributed to the renowned scholar and pioneer of genetic biology, Professor Mendel. This is the famous "Gene Martial Arts Theory"

As Lin Feng's wristwatch gently vibrated, a beam of white light appeared before him, swiftly forming a curtain of light in the air

I am fine, thank you

This is not a typical organ failure; it can even be described as an extremely rare disease. This peculiar illness does not manifest immediately but rather develops gradually, causing the gradual failure of all bodily organs, ultimately leading to death. According to the doctor's assessment, Lin Feng can live no longer than twenty-three years.

However, those who can truly break the genetic lock and become non-human strong warriors are exceptionally rare, with the possibility of one such non-human strong warrior emerging among hundreds of thousands or even millions.

However, this is not the true function of the metal sphere. Lin Feng took a deep breath, looked at the "watch" in his hand, and said softly, "Start up."

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The round-faced girl selecting books on the shelf noticed Lin Feng's unusual behavior. She hurried over to support him and softly asked, "Are you okay?"

Lin Feng began to cough violently. If anyone had heard his words, they would surely think that Lin Feng was too impetuous. How rare is it for someone to break the genetic lock? Each individual who has broken the genetic lock holds a highly esteemed position, serving as the backbone of human society. Not to mention achieving this in a short period; even if someone were to spend their entire life breaking the genetic lock, it would still be a cause for celebration.

Currently, research on genes in the technology sector is quite limited. For instance, while it is theorized that genes can fuse and recombine, there has not been a single successful experiment; it remains purely theoretical. This gene fusion device must be a "miraculous tool" that surpasses the current realm of global technology

The most critical aspects are gene fusion and gene capacity; these two are the most essential. Gene fusion represents the ability to merge genes, which is also the function of the metallic sphere, as it can actually fuse the genes of other organisms. Gene capacity is quite straightforward; it refers to the number of genes that Lin Feng's body can currently accommodate

Although this world is highly advanced in technology, human understanding of the entire world is quite limited, with human territory occupying only about one-tenth of the total area of the world

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Therefore, warriors hold a high status in society, especially those who break the genetic lock and become superhuman martial arts masters, as they are regarded as the guardians of the entire human society, enjoying a lofty position and the admiration of countless people

Lin Feng has suffered from a peculiar illness since childhood, with inherently weak genes. Not to mention breaking the genetic lock, he is even inferior to an ordinary person. How can he rely on martial arts to break the genetic lock

For example, physique, strength, agility; this reflects Lin Feng's current physical condition, presented intuitively through data. The standard data for a normal adult is 1

Who placed the metal ball on the bookshelf

However, Lin Feng's anxiety is not due to restlessness, but rather has its reasons. Since childhood, Lin Feng has suffered from a rare illness known as atypical organ failure syndrome

Integrating the genes of other organisms is a pursuit long sought after by modern science, and it has given Lin Feng a glimpse of hope. If his genes become powerful, will he not have the opportunity to break the genetic lock and thus cure his peculiar illness

The primary function of the gene fusion device is to merge the genes of any other organism with itself, thereby acquiring the abilities associated with those fused genes. This seems like something that could only exist in fantastical science fiction novels, yet it has unexpectedly appeared before Lin Feng.

Lin Feng did not reside in the school dormitory, but instead rented an apartment off-campus, where he lived alone. He hurriedly returned to the apartment and then extended his palm, revealing a very small wound in the center of his hand.

Lin Feng's consciousness seemed to have become blank; he did not know how much time had passed. His whole body was burning with pain, and he felt weak and sore. It took a while for him to recover.

Agility: 0.78

Lin Feng took the metal ball down from the bookshelf. The metal ball appeared to be hollow, not heavy, and only had a slightly cool touch.

Lin Feng found another thick tome, which appeared more like a popular science book on genetics. In the library, there are at least dozens of such popular science books, if not a hundred.

However, after flipping through several books on genetics, he closed the book in disappointment, shook his head, and murmured softly: "Indeed, there seems to be no way to do it. The theory of genetic martial arts emphasizes that only with a strong foundational gene can one break the genetic lock through martial training, thereby recombining genes. Is there really no way for a person to break the genetic lock in a short period of time? Cough, cough..." Is there really no way for a person to break the genetic lock in a short period of time? Cough, cough...

The metal sphere was very smooth all around, with only a ring of cracks in the middle, as if it could be pried open. Lin Feng gently applied force with both hands and pried it outward.

Lin Feng continued to flip through a few more pages, finding no useful clues. As he was about to close the book and put it back on the shelf, his peripheral vision caught a glimpse of a small metallic sphere, roughly the size of a baby's fist, hidden behind the bookshelf.

Lin Feng felt somewhat better. After thanking the round-faced girl, he hurriedly left the library. Although he did not know what the metallic sphere was, the fact that it had entered his body in such a strange manner could not be considered a good thing. He needed to clarify the situation as soon as possible

Constitution: 0.92

Gene fusion: None