Chapter Nine, Heavenly Materials

Within the laboratory, Liu Wei's body is undergoing subtle changes

Yuan Changqing merely nodded and did not pay any attention to the two students

The excruciating pain at this moment is something that an ordinary person could not possibly endure, and they would surely be driven to death by the agony

Because only a small segment of genetic information can be written each time, it is necessary to repeatedly use gene inducers and also to repeatedly alter Liu Wei's genes

Yuan Changqing did not say much and instructed the students to start the equipment

Even so, he is struggling to hold on.

Bone restructuring is an extension of the FOS program, which can only be pursued after achieving success in the foundational aspects. However, Yuan Changqing has prioritized this extension over the foundational components.

The first step in genetic modification is altering the nervous system, which is why Liu Wei feels no pain

I hope so. If there is nothing else, please contact me again once the experiment is successful

This is precisely the most critical aspect of the experiment. If Liu Wei's body cannot quickly adapt to the new cells, the rejection reaction alone could cost him his life

Professor, the brain activity of the subject is abnormal, and the reactions are extremely intense

This step requires a total of 8 hours

Upon seeing this body, anyone's first impression would be that it is a spring fully compressed, capable of unleashing boundless power at any moment

Professor, everything is ready

This is also the fundamental reason for choosing subjects with strong physiques

Forget it, I still want to retire early

After the skeletal reconstruction is completed, the support for Liu Wei's body is no longer provided by bones composed of calcium, phosphorus, and protein, but rather by a layered composite organic structure made of carbon fibers. This structure is reinforced with a honeycomb-shaped titanium alloy, and its surface is covered with a layer of protein periosteum that connects to the muscles. Between the periosteum and the carbon fiber skeleton, there exists a biological regeneration body that produces carbon fibers used for repairing damage.

It was a body that could be described as "perfect"—almost, to be precise—because if one were to remove those shocking scars, it would indeed be perfect.

In the laboratory, Liu Wei was fully immersed in a glass container filled with a transparent gel-like substance, his body covered in tubes, connected to a respirator at his mouth, with his nostrils and ears plugged.

At this moment, Liu Wei truly felt the pain, a deep and excruciating agony that penetrated to the marrow.

Although there is no steel, it is not an exaggeration to describe it as having "reinforced iron bones"

Professor, it is the highest directive to have you answer the phone immediately

This is akin to a lightweight boxer never being able to defeat a heavyweight boxer

The two students did not think much about it. In the previous one hundred thirty-seven experiments, there were subtle differences each time. The professor has been improving the experimental methods; perhaps this is the distinction of the one hundred thirty-eighth experiment.

"Let’s begin, inject the gene inducer." Yuan Changqing looked out of the window, nodding towards the two students behind the glass who were responsible for controlling the instruments

This description is by no means an exaggeration, as the restructuring of bones will inevitably destroy the bone marrow. Only after the restructuring is completed will the genetic information recorded by the gene inducers be used to regenerate the bone marrow through stem cells

The instrument was activated, and two streams of blue liquid flowed through the plastic tubes into Liu Wei's left and right wrist veins

His breathing is steady and strong, indicating that his vitality is exceptionally vigorous

Yuan Changqing conducted another inspection of the instruments and equipment, and only after confirming that Liu Wei's condition was normal did he enter the laboratory

Fortunately, Liu Wei managed to pull through

Due to the medication controlling the motor nervous system, Liu Wei is unable to open his eyes and cannot hear any sounds

Of course, Yuan Changqing did not mention another key factor, which is that Liu Wei's body must be sufficiently robust. After the new bone marrow is produced, it is essential to quickly establish hematopoietic function to generate red blood cells that are completely compatible with the new body, in order to prevent the body from dying due to lack of oxygen

The genetic information to be rewritten is injected into Liu Wei's body with a golden liquid. First, the information is written into the gene inducer, which then transmits it to every cell in Liu Wei's body

Does he know how to control it

Heart rate returns to normal, breathing returns to normal, brain activity returns to normal, my goodness, is he still human

Volunteer

Due to the very low density of carbon fiber, Liu Wei's weight was reduced by more than 10 kilograms.

Liu Wei is not an ordinary person, at least not an average individual. Members of K1 begin their endurance training at the age of eight, and ninety-nine percent of the scars on Liu Wei's body were left from this training.

With the aid of medication, Liu Wei has entered a deep sleep state

Skeletal reconstruction refers to the creation of a robust and resilient framework for the experimental subject

At this moment, the only term that can be used to describe Liu Wei is "heavenly material"

Due to the partial successes achieved in several instances during the previous one hundred thirty-seven experiments on this procedure, Yuan Changqing is very confident and believes that Liu Wei will be able to persevere through it

It is just that no one takes it to heart. As a great scientist, it is only normal to handle matters with rigor and attention to detail.

By the time the transformation was completed, genetically speaking, Liu Wei was no longer Liu Wei, and could even be considered not to be a "human" at all

Gene inducers are not special substances; they are primarily used to record the genetic information of experimental subjects. In simple terms, they serve as a medium for information.

Professor, the skeletal reconstruction is complete

The third machine was started simultaneously, and a stream of golden-yellow liquid was injected directly into Liu Wei's heart through a very thin plastic tube at a very slow speed

Yuan Changqing is very aware of this and also knows that the previous failures of 130 and the 17th edition of the book are likely closely related to the lack of skeletal restructuring

The gene inducer also contains components that carry oxygen, so Liu Wei's body will not suffocate immediately; however, it is necessary to replace it with fresh blood within twelve hours

Two female students of Yuan Changqing blushed, turning their heads away in embarrassment, yet they could not resist the allure of nudity

Surely, it must have felt the pain

How to cope with rejection reactions? Li Tingxuan is not a fool; he has been intensively studying medical knowledge these past few days

In the human body, the skeleton is the most fundamental part and serves as the primary load-bearing structure. Muscles can be enhanced through training, whereas the skeleton cannot be improved through exercise.

Professor, your phone is being sought after. A discordant voice came through the speaker

Yuan Changqing chuckled and said, "Rest assured, Liu Wei's performance is very encouraging. If he can successfully complete the skeletal reconstruction, he will be able to pass through the subsequent trials."

"Professor, where did you find this strong person? He's really strong!" Liu Wei's physical fitness made even the male students unable to refrain from uttering a curse.

If I had known, I would not have engaged in this transaction with you. Yuan Changqing was quite straightforward, stating, "As long as we can control the gene inducer, everything can be discussed. Once we gain experience, anyone can become an omnipotent warrior. We can also help you regain your youth. Would you like me to arrange that for you?"

The entire process took approximately half an hour, and Liu Wei's body turned a light blue color

Upon seeing the body inside the glass container, Yuan Changqing could not help but secretly lament. If the previous one hundred thirty-seven experimental subjects had such good physical qualities, they would not have ended in complete failure

At this moment, Liu Wei's breathing rate had slowed significantly

Yuan Changqing let out a sigh of relief, nodded to the two students, and said: "Entering the third phase, genetic modification"

A natural talent!

The only solution is to control the gene inducer to interfere with the rejection response

How is the situation?" Yuan Changqing first inquired about Liu Wei's condition

You ... ...

As time passed minute by minute, when Yuan Changqing was awakened by the students, the genetic modification work was nearing completion. The cells within Liu Wei's body were regaining vitality, and the stem cells in the cavities of the carbon fiber skeleton had already transformed into bone marrow cells, soon to produce the first batch of red blood cells

Only those one hundred thirty-seven experimental subjects could neither survive nor escape, wishing only for an early death, unable to endure the immense pain of skeletal reconstruction

The human body contains a total of 3 billion gene pairs, and even if only 10% of them are altered, it would still require a significant amount of time

FOS is far ahead of its time, aiming to shape a flawless warrior, which naturally requires a strong skeletal structure

But why did the inner court call at this time

When it comes to enduring pain, Liu Wei is undoubtedly a master in this regard

The professor's meticulous and cautious attitude surprised several students assisting with the experiment; in the previous one hundred and thirty-seven trials, Yuan Changqing had never been this serious.

During this period, he left the laboratory

Yuan Changqing shook his head honestly and said, "This is merely a theoretical research result; since the experiment has never been successful, no one knows how to control it"

Yuan Changqing did not elaborate much and directly asked, "What is the situation? How much longer?"

It is good that you are not dead

"Let him wait, I am busy." Yuan Changqing was extremely annoyed; he did not want to miss the production time of the first finished product

Very well, proceed to the second step, skeletal restructuring

Every second, billions of cells undergo transformation

Yuan Changqing nodded slightly, his gaze fixed intently on Liu Wei inside the glass container

Yuan Changqing also noticed that Liu Wei's breathing rate had slowed down. Aside from still being light blue, he appeared completely normal without any abnormalities.

Everything is normal, there are still five minutes and thirty-three seconds remaining

The intense pain lasted for approximately one and a half hours, but Liu Wei had lost all sense of time, feeling as if he had been trapped in the eighteen layers of hell for an eternity.

The sound coming from the loudspeaker awakened everyone and brought the two female students back to reality

Professor, the injection of the gene inducer has been completed, and all conditions of the experimental subject are normal

The key lies in whether one can adapt to the transformed body. Yuan Changqing did not remain idle; upon returning to the office, he had to report the experimental situation to Li Tingxuan, who was thousands of kilometers away. To verify the success of the transformation, we will gradually reduce the dosage of the anesthetic and later connect the nervous system. At that point, there will be intense pain, and the body will exhibit rejection reactions. Whether he can survive will depend on his ability to endure.

Upon hearing Yuan Changqing's words, the two students stationed in the instrument control room were clearly taken aback

Yuan Changqing was taken aback; this was a call from the inner court, and he had to answer it

Hold on, this is just the first threshold of the underworld, you must persevere!

He is a volunteer

The intense pain seemed to come from all directions, leaving him defenseless.

The physique is well-proportioned, with a very reasonable distribution of muscles, and there is not a hint of excess.

The gene inducer will remain in his body; if the experiment is successful, he will be able to control these miraculous substances, thereby controlling the rejection response and even completely eliminating it

For those prominent figures, not to mention sitting in front of a screen for eight hours, they cannot even lie in bed for that long

Without a strong skeletal structure, no matter how well the muscles are trained, they will find no place to be utilized

Perhaps the process was too lengthy, and those who wished to witness Liu Wei's downfall gradually turned off their video devices

After the call ended, Yuan Changqing felt exceptionally fatigued and dozed off for a while on the sofa