Chapter 1, Brain Overclocking

Perhaps ancient Chinese medicine is correct—it's not only the brain and spine that are the sources of human wisdom. The theories of body systems and systems theory have been proven to exist. The experimental effects of "Eddie" on the injection into the internal organs have confirmed the role of the five viscera and six bowels in governing human emotions, which aligns with the theories of traditional Chinese medicine

It is an important entity that endows humanity with intellect, yet this crystalline substance, akin to sapphire, is a drug that can be lethal even in small doses for adults. However, Chen Ang wishes to utilize it, which will require extensive research.

Chen Ang possesses special skills for this process

"Alright! As long as you all behave and listen, I assure you that nothing will happen to you!" Chen Ang's voice was filled with a captivating charm that made one believe him. "Now, get in the car with me!"

I cannot do it, Mr. Jiang is the only person who has the key

Similarly, CPH4, which enables individuals to acquire knowledge, is also invaluable

"Doctor's degree! Important results have emerged!" A researcher hurriedly ran over.

Lucy pleaded, "No, sir, I promise..."

Soon, the car was driven by Chen Ang to a building, where Richard was locked in the basement. Chen Ang then brought Lucy to a vast laboratory.

Chen Ang patted the recliner in the laboratory and said to Lucy: "Lie down here now, I need to ensure that you forget some things"

It seems that it is time to overclock for the second time!" Chen Ang said with a frown

Baby! Don't do that!

Lucy has been imprisoned in the world of "Lucy" for a week. Regarding this precious material, Chen Ang is extremely careful to maintain her relatively pleasant mood, obtaining a limited amount of blood. A few weeks ago, Chen Ang took the risk of extracting a small amount of stem cells from her spinal cord to conduct research in the world of "Limitless". Now, the time for results is approaching

Soon, in the underground laboratory of the world of "Endless", he changed into a white lab coat and greeted people enthusiastically

His purpose for coming here is to obtain the silver-white briefcase held by that man, which contains a new type of virus known as CPH4. This virus is derived from the growth hormone present during human fetal development and has the ability to unlock the potential of the brain

Seeing the gun in Chen Ang's hand, Richard obediently raised his hands. Lucy, standing nearby, looked on in shock at the scene, nervously covering her mouth and beginning to sob.

At this moment, the two people opposite had already started arguing. Richard suddenly handcuffed Lucy, which made her extremely angry. She shouted sharply, "Quickly take this thing off me!"

Without saying a word, Chen Ang moved to the laboratory, which is the best laboratory in the world of "Limitless." It is capable of producing NZT with higher precision. If it were not for the estimated powerful side effects, Chen Ang's brain capacity could be developed to forty percent. Of course, two hours later, he would turn into a brain-dead individual

This similar mechanism will be an important direction for my improvement of CPH4 Chen Ang took a test tube containing CPH4 and disappeared into the laboratory

Before she could see clearly, her head felt heavy, and she fainted.

"Lucy, everything will be fine soon!" Chen Ang comforted her

He opened the experimental notes beside him and recorded: In the experiment, the efficiency of "Eddie" did not increase with the rise in concentration; on the contrary, only an appropriate concentration could exert the best effect. However, when "Eddie" was injected throughout the body, its efficiency suddenly increased, proving that "Eddie" does not only function in the brain but is closely linked to the overall human body.

About five hundred meters ahead, a blonde foreign woman was speaking with another foreign man, her tired eyes propped up. Their voices were not loud, so only a faint sound reached Chen Ang, but through the analysis of his brain, that faint sound appeared exceptionally clear in his ears

Standing on the streets of Taiwan

In the rapidly functioning brain, various pieces of information are processed in an organized manner. Everything he sees and hears is systematically processed by his brain, with several pieces specifically selected by him.

Chen Ang silently swallowed a small transparent pill, and time suddenly seemed to slow down for him. A jumble of information flooded into his mind, creating a cacophony that made him feel quite overwhelmed and disoriented. However, as the effects of the medication took hold, his gaze quickly became clear.

In the film, Lucy is invaded by a large amount of CPH4, causing her entire body's cells to be stimulated by the drug, and her brain development surpasses that of ordinary people, gradually progressing from 20%, 40% towards 100%, ultimately merging with the universe

Richard, I must leave!

Lie down! Chen Ang's voice turned cold

With Lucy's blood and CPH4, Chen Ang had been busy all afternoon. The azure potion before him was his only achievement. "The side effects of NZT have been reduced by half, but there has been no progress in the research on CPH4. It can only be proven that Lucy's serum is remarkably effective in alleviating the side effects of NZT"

In the film, NZT and CPH4 are two entirely different substances; however, once the film becomes reality, it is absolutely impossible to claim that these two drugs have no similarities. The mechanisms by which they operate and their effects on the brain must have some commonalities.

Using a bit of hypnotic technique, he made the two individuals obediently board the bus parked nearby. Before Richard could settle into his seat, Chen Ang struck him on the back of the head with a palm, rendering him unconscious in his seat. Lucy, understanding the situation, obediently sat beside him and pleaded, "I don't know anything, no, in fact, I just met this guy!"

According to the experiment, in the different worlds that Chen Ang traverses, time is relatively independent. In the world where he is not present, time is essentially at a standstill, which makes it difficult for him to cheat by accelerating time. In fact, lifespan has become the second urgent issue that Chen Ang needs to address after the side effects of brain development.

"Lucy has made us successful! Under the influence of Catalyst No. 2, 'Lucy' has exhibited an unusually stable performance, and we have even made an unexpected discovery!" He pointed towards the liquid platform in the center.

It seems that Lucy has given us a surprise! Chen Ang strode towards the second laboratory, saying with delight

In the world of "Limitless," the effects of NZT, which he had previously taken, were somewhat inferior. He was acutely aware of how enticing this heightened state of brain development could be. Complex materials that were once incomprehensible, knowledge that was difficult to grasp, could now be learned effortlessly and applied instinctively in no time.

An elderly man with graying hair saw Chen Ang and quickly walked over. He was still under the influence of the NZT drug, his gaze clear and resolute, but his voice was unusually a bit agitated. It is important to note that after the improvement of NZT, the most significant side effect is the suppression of human emotions, which can cause a person in this state to react while their actual emotions are extremely intense.

At this moment, Chen Ang had already walked up to them and suddenly said, "That's not the case!"

Indeed, for Chen Ang, this is a scene that has appeared in a movie. "Lucy," also known as "Chappie," is a science fiction film released in the United States. The main storyline revolves around a foolish young woman who becomes a deity through drug use, and this scene is precisely the opening sequence of the film's narrative

Lucy, not wanting to anger him, lay obediently on the lounge chair, holding onto a glimmer of hope. She watched as Chen Ang leaned his ear against the silver suitcase's combination lock, gently fiddling with it a few times before it clicked open, revealing four packets of blue powder inside.

Three days ago in the real world, Chen Ang was just an ordinary high school student, striving hard for the college entrance examination. However, an unexpected awakening of supernatural abilities allowed him to traverse the worlds derived from human fantasy works, leading him down a completely different path in life. Now, he has become a beneficiary of the NZT drug in the world of "Limitless," holding thirteen doctoral degrees as a scientist.

He refers to the accelerated state of brain function as the "overclocking state." The effect achievable by the non-side-effect version of the NZT drug is ordinary overclocking. The standard version of the NZT drug can achieve a first-degree overclocking effect, while the enhanced NZT drug can reach a second-degree overclocking effect. Additionally, there is a concentrated version known as the third-degree overclocking, which Chen Ang humorously dubbed as a semi-finished product of a "brain-dead" drug.

Chen Ang ignored her, carefully selecting some from the four packets of CPH4, and nervously immersed himself in the analysis. This substance, which is secreted in small amounts when a mother is 6 weeks pregnant, acts on the brain development of the fetus and possesses incredibly miraculous properties

"Who are you!" Richard exclaimed in surprise as he looked at him, and then he threatened fiercely, "Listen, kid! No matter who you are, it would be best for you to forget what you heard, otherwise I will..." He suddenly fell silent.

In the following six months, the research and development of the NZT drug made significant progress, not only achieving the elimination of side effects for the first-degree superfrequency drug but also obtaining a practical low-side-effect second-degree superfrequency drug. Furthermore, preliminary pharmacological studies on CPH4 were completed, yet its severe side effects continued to trouble Chen Ang

Chen Ang picked up a nearby copy of "Suwen," turned to the chapter on Qi, and continued to take notes: The reasonable development of "Lucy" and "Eddie" is inseparable from the ancient wisdom of Chinese medicine. The utilization of "Lucy" without side effects may be closely related to the body's "Qi." In this regard, the two masters, Jin and Gu, can provide me with significant assistance.

"The laboratory is ready," said another researcher who hurried over.

Looking at the cold instruments in the laboratory, the flasks and test tubes lined up, Lucy anxiously shrank her body and quietly asked, "Sir, may I leave now?"

Chen Ang's purpose is certainly not to merge with the universe, but this extraordinary drug serves as excellent research material for him at present. Having taken the same brain-enhancing drug—NZT, Chen Ang has a very strong desire for this even more powerful substance

Chen Ang observed the changes of NZT within the experimenter's body, furrowing his brow in contemplation

In modern society, knowledge is both cheap and expensive. The channels for acquiring knowledge are inexpensive, accessible through the internet and libraries, allowing modern individuals to obtain a vast amount of knowledge at a low cost. However, the knowledge itself is expensive; it is priceless.

A purple potion shimmered magnificently under the light, while the researchers beside it gazed at it with obsession, as if it were a rare gem. Yet, even if a true gem were placed before them, it would be cast aside without a second thought.

"Doctor Chen's degree! The progress of NZT has yielded results! The basic pharmacological analysis results you requested are now available, and the expert team is preparing!" A masked researcher handed the report to Chen Ang.

The two individuals were pulling at each other; in fact, Chen Ang had long known what they were going to say. In the current state, Chen Ang could retrieve any detail from his memory, even from a boring movie he had watched.