Chapter 4 Hunting Plan

In an ordinary family, even after working hard for a year, it is very difficult to earn a single crystal core. However, as a direct descendant of the Chu family, Chu Xun was able to receive a minimum of ten standard crystal cores as family benefits every month before the age of sixteen. This clearly illustrates the vast disparity between the nobility and the common people in Chu City.

Upon thinking of this, Chu Xun immediately took out a crystal core, held it in his hand, and began to close his eyes and sense it according to the method he remembered

After the battle with Qing Yi, Chu Xun gained a considerable understanding of his own strength. After devouring the ant genes, his muscles were already filled with power. Coupled with the enhancements obtained from refining the crystal core this time, if he were to exert himself fully now, he could definitely easily kill a strong and robust adult. His strength should have reached about ten to fifteen times that of an ordinary person, which is absolutely sufficient for him at this moment

It seems that the next insect to be devoured will either excel in speed or in defense. Chu Xun stroked his chin and began to recall what suitable targets for devouring were near Chu City

Chucheng is a first-tier city. Although it is merely the lowest level of city, its scale is not comparable to those rural settlements. With a permanent population of 300,000, Chucheng covers an area of 10,000 square kilometers, making it the largest human city in the vicinity

However, just as Chu Xun had arrived at the southern city wall and was preparing to leave Chu City for a hunt, unexpected troubles suddenly descended upon him

As the blue light entered his body, Chu Xun felt a warm current surging within him, which ultimately merged into his mind, invigorating his spirit and providing immense comfort. At the same time, a cold voice suddenly resonated in his mind, offering him a prompt

However, the situation outside the city is quite different. Not only are there various zombie creatures and mutated beings, but there are also numerous other dangers, making it a perilous environment. Therefore, to prevent the invasion of external creatures, the internal defenses of Chucheng are indeed impeccable. The city walls are not only manned by thousands of elite soldiers, but also feature massive artillery, missiles, and automatic machine guns. Additionally, each section of the city wall is equipped with two enormous crystal core energy cannons. These crystal core energy cannons utilize the biological energy contained within the crystal cores as their power source, and each shot requires the expenditure of over a thousand crystal cores. However, the investment is worthwhile, as their power is immense, capable of toppling mountains and shattering peaks.

... ...

The strength has increased significantly! Chu Xun clenched his fists, feeling that his power seemed to have improved considerably. However, the exact extent of the enhancement still needs to be tested to find out.

These crystal nuclei are a combination of viral energy and life energy. However, after undergoing the refinement of the biological organism itself and subsequent high-tech processing, these standard crystal nuclei are much milder than before and are also more easily absorbed by the human body. According to the memories in Chu Xun's mind, these standard crystal nuclei not only enhance the bodies of ordinary people but also strengthen the abilities of those with special powers, making them extremely valuable

At the same time, a faint blue light emerged from Chu Xun's body. Under the shimmering blue light, his originally slender and weak physique noticeably became much stronger. Although he could not yet be described as robust, he at least no longer appeared as fragile as before, as if he could be blown over by the wind.

Soon, the crystal core in Chu Xun's hand began to tremble slightly, emitting a buzzing sound. Then, the coin-sized crystal core suddenly transformed into a beam of blue light, merging into the palm of Chu Xun's hand

After all, he is someone who has already died once

Indeed, the box contains the ten standard crystal cores that Chu Xun received this month. These crystal cores are only the size of ordinary coins, entirely transparent like blue crystals, and emit a soft glow that captivates the gaze, providing a very pleasant feeling

Even ants, which have survived for countless ages, have undergone severe mutations, making the situation of other organisms even more predictable. Therefore, at this moment, apart from genetically modified organisms raised by humans, other natural organisms within the city are extremely rare, and insects are even scarcer.

Is this the standard crystal core? It is truly beautiful..." Looking at the standard crystal core emitting a soft blue light from within the box, Chu Xun couldn't help but exclaim. Such a beautiful crystal core, even without that peculiar ability, would surely attract countless people vying for it solely based on its stunning appearance.

I wonder if this crystal core is of any use to me... Suddenly, Chu Xun thought that his insect body ability was entirely activated by the Super Savior System. So, can this crystal core still have an effect on him?

This aspect is somewhat similar to humans. However, only a small portion of humans undergo mutations and acquire extraordinary abilities, while the majority remain ordinary.

Chuxun's "home" is located in the northern part of the city. However, due to the death of his parents and his prolonged inability to awaken his special abilities, his status within the family has continued to decline. At this moment, his so-called home is merely a small room of less than 10 square meters. Although it cannot be described as completely bare, it contains only a few pieces of furniture and appliances, making it quite rudimentary.

Upon reaching this point, Chu Xun also began to contemplate

Chucheng is established amidst the mountains. Due to the severe impacts endured by the nearby mountain range during a cataclysmic event hundreds of years ago, the rock formations have become exceptionally dense and hard, earning Chucheng the title of the City of Solid Stone. Viewed from above, Chucheng appears as a square structure rising within the mountains, with the terrain to the east, west, and north being extremely steep and difficult to climb, filled with landmines and traps, rendering those directions impassable. Only to the south is there a flat road leading up the mountain. The city walls, towering at ten meters, are constructed entirely of solid large stones, making them easy to defend and difficult to attack, providing strong protection. Therefore, staying within the city generally poses little danger.

In addition, Chucheng has only one city gate located at the southern city wall, which is entirely cast from a special alloy, providing defense several times stronger than that of the city wall. Even a third-tier zombie would find it difficult to inflict any damage.

The student assessment is approaching soon, and with his current strength, he would suffer a severe setback even against a first-year student, let alone fighting against other noble students. If he fails to secure the top position in the student assessment, what awaits him is annihilation. Therefore, rather than cowering in fear and waiting for death, it is better to take a gamble; even if he dies, he will have no regrets

Chucheng is divided into four districts, among which the Northern District is the aristocratic area, covering the largest land area, featuring the best terrain, and having the most formidable defenses, making it the safest place in the entire city

Please note: Before obtaining sufficient bioenergy and achieving adequate physical strength, the host should not consume the third gene to avoid causing a collapse of the host's genetic chain

Buzz

Chucheng is built against the mountains, situated at a majestic peak. Due to the steep southern slope and gentle northern slope of the mountain, the southern part of the city became a thoroughfare for external communication at the time of its establishment, while the eastern, western, and northern sides are completely sealed off, with stringent defenses that make it difficult for even birds to pass through

Upon returning home, Chu Xun immediately locked the door and then carefully opened the wardrobe, from which he took out a palm-sized metal box

In other words, if Chu Xun wishes to absorb suitable insect genes, he must leave the city and venture outside.

However, it is fortunate that in order to prevent family infighting from exceeding the limits, the legal department of the Chu family has stipulated that the private territories of nobles are sacred and inviolable. Otherwise, Chu Qing would not have to go through the trouble of extorting Chu Xun, but could simply break into his room and loot it directly.

Indeed, to become stronger one must pay a price; how could one possibly gain without effort?" Shaking his head, Chu Xun's eyes flashed with a hint of excitement: "Next, I can devour a new insect gene again. What kind of insect should I devour this time?"

Upon seeing the blue metal box, a hint of excitement suddenly appeared on Chu Xun's face. He then took a deep breath and opened the box. Immediately, a gentle blue light emanated from within the box

Suddenly, amidst a series of faint buzzing sounds, soft blue lights continuously emanated from Chu Xun's hands. Soon, all the crystal cores vanished without a trace, and the cold voice echoed once again in Chu Xun's mind

Under the influence of the virus, the vast majority of organisms in this world have undergone evolution or mutation. Even ants, like those devoured by Chuxun today, have seen a portion mutate into more terrifying variant ants, with only a very small fraction escaping disaster and retaining their original state

Upon receiving a biological energy supply, the host's abilities are enhanced, the insect's extraordinary powers are strengthened, the ant's genes are reinforced, and new genetic locks are unlocked

With the infusion of biological energy, the host's abilities are enhanced, and the genetic lock is unlocked by 10 percent

Moreover, his physical defense and reaction speed are currently quite poor; otherwise, he would not have been severely injured by a dagger thrust due to his inability to evade Qing Yi's attack

Unless a significant figure arrives or the caravan that comes every three months arrives, the city gates will not be opened. Therefore, if Chu Xun wishes to leave Chu City, he must be lowered from the ten-meter-high city wall by the city guard using a hoist.

In addition to the enhancement of strength, the so-called gene lock also caught Chu Xun's attention. It seems that this insect's extraordinary ability cannot be strengthened without restraint; otherwise, his gene chain would likely collapse completely, turning him into a monster that is neither human nor ghost.

After resting at home for a night, Chu Xun left his house with some simple supplies and an ordinary alloy combat knife, preparing to leave the city

Gene Lock? The sudden prompt that flashed in his mind made Chu Xun furrow his brows slightly. Subsequently, he decided to take decisive action, taking a deep breath and extracting all the crystal cores, holding them in the palm of his hand

As the system prompt sounded, Chu Xun felt as if some shackles within him had been broken, and a surge of powerful energy flowed through his body, instilling in him an overwhelming impulse to throw a punch and shatter everything.

However, it is fortunate that this limitation is not insurmountable; what is needed, it seems, is simply a sufficient number of crystal cores

However, his current physical strength does not match his powerful muscle strength; his relatively fragile bones even affect his output of strength. Just like when he fought against Qing Yi, although he was very strong and killed Qing Yi with a single punch, it also resulted in severe damage to his right arm, rendering him almost unable to continue fighting. Now that his strength has been enhanced again, there has been no significant change in his physical strength, which clearly cannot be considered balanced, and it can even be said to be somewhat distorted.

Damn it, fortune favors the bold, I will go all in! After pondering for a moment, Chu Xun finally took a deep breath, clenched his fists, and made a decision