Chapter 003: Five Major Domains of Competence
Different abilities in various fields are categorized into twelve tiers. However, theoretically, there is also a notion of a thirteenth tier. It is said that when an ability reaches its maximum potential and breaks through the bottleneck of the twelve tiers, one will enter the thirteenth tier. Individuals with thirteenth-tier abilities will generate an absolute domain, which is a substance similar to an energy field. Within the influence of this energy field, abilities will be maximized, potentially reaching the heights of divinity
The room is filled with various test tubes and instruments for experiments, and there is even an operating table. The operating table is stained with some blood, and it is unclear what once lay upon it. In one corner of the laboratory, a machine resembling an old magnetic resonance imaging device is powered on. Leah is performing operations next to the machine that Zero cannot comprehend, but it is evident that this machine is likely the identification device.
As various data takes shape, the emotionless synthesized voice of the computer also begins to resonate: "Assessment complete. Subject of assessment: Human. Comprehensive physical index, using standard data as a reference value. Strength 120%, Physical endurance 110%, Muscle explosiveness 130%. Abilities: None. Evolution points: None."
The realm of elements refers to the collective ability to manipulate the energies of various elements in nature. The known elemental energies include the seven major systems: earth, fire, water, wind, thunder, light, and darkness. Those who possess the abilities of the elemental realm are also referred to as magicians, symbolizing the reverence that people hold for them
Next is the realm of perception, where the abilities of its practitioners predominantly manifest as mental power. They are the most distinguished among all abilities, possessing the strongest mental force, and are equipped with various astonishing capabilities such as mental imaging, the third eye, mental chains, mental suggestion, and mental teleportation.
Through battles with mutated beings or enduring the harsh trials of severe environments, as well as various other reasons, human genes have been evolving at an almost terrifying pace during these tumultuous years. In this process, they have developed evolutionary points.
Is this evolution? Zero murmured softly, having formed a preliminary concept of this world based on what he had seen and heard before
Listening to her grandfather's voice, Leah let out a soft sigh. When Zero emerged from the instrument, he sat up from the platform and, with a pensive look, gazed at the door and said, "Is he very disappointed?"
The instruments are ready, you can come over... Huh, what are you doing?" Leah pushed the door open and saw Zero holding a tray, seemingly unsure of what to do, feeling curious in her heart.
The five major areas of capability are naturally distinct from one another
The superpowered individuals are the products of genetic evolution
Therefore, the realm of rules and the legendary thirteenth-tier abilities generally become a theoretical domain
At present, there are no known thirteenth-tier divine-level abilities in the world, which is why it has always been regarded as a legendary realm
Liya did not delve deeper and waved for Zero to go to the next room
New humans who possess evolutionary points and exhibit abilities are referred to as supernatural beings
Now, Old Jack instructed Leah to conduct an ability assessment on himself. In other words, Old Jack suspected that he might also be an ability user. The basis for his suspicion should be related to his right eye
However, the freedom of vision is limited to the right eye of Zero. Everything is normal in Zero's left eye, thus the two different fields of vision make him feel dizzy. He cannot help but close his eyes, yet a voice in his mind keeps asking: How did I end up like this?
Even he did not understand why such changes occurred in the field of vision, so Zero decided to keep it a secret, including from Leah
Zero was captivated; these hands should not be operating any ability assessment device, but rather performing enchanting piano pieces on a grand stage.
From Leah's words, Zero achieved a systematic understanding of the new world
Liya nodded vigorously and said: "You probably do not know that after the day of the great catastrophe, the surface was enveloped in intense radiation, leading to the death of 90% of the global population, with only 10% surviving. In order to survive, both humans and animals, all forms of life underwent continuous evolution or mutation within a mere fifty years following the upheaval caused by the catastrophe. And the superpowered individuals are the result of this genetic evolution."
As Zero opened his eyes, the silvery beast-like pupils in his left eye had vanished, dispersing into countless fine silver threads that filled the edges of his pupils. He shook his head and said, "I’m sorry to disappoint you; everything is quite normal."
However, it is foretold that whoever masters the domain of rules shall be the living god in this world
They are: Elemental Domain, Combat Domain, Perception Domain, Mutation Domain, and Rule Domain
Those skilled in the field of combat are all elite warriors. The abilities in this domain encompass various weapon specializations, as well as enhancements related to strength, defense, agility, and other combat-related capabilities
A series of data flashed across the monitor, and Old Jack's expression grew increasingly grim. Especially upon seeing the last two data points, he let out a low grunt, slammed the door behind him, and his roar echoed outside.
"Do superpowered individuals have such a significant impact?" asked Zero from m.hetushu.com.
The classification and categorization of abilities possessed by individuals with extraordinary powers have finally taken shape after half a century of disputes and debates. All currently known and emerging abilities are divided into five major domains
Zero closed his eyes, feeling the platform beneath him being guided by the mechanical pulleys, sliding into the mouth of the instrument. Following this, various lights illuminated within the device, and Zero knew that countless data points were being formed and transmitted to the display on the control panel
Old Jack widened his eyes, staring at the monitor
"Forget it, it seems you only have a relatively beautiful eye," Leah said with some disappointment. However, she quickly regained her vitality. Noticing that Zero had almost finished eating, she said, "You take a break, I will go prepare the identification device"
Liya forced a smile and said, "Don't blame Grandpa; he has had a tough time over the years. He has worked hard for the Parkland consortium all his life, but now the upper management of the consortium is nurturing young executives to replace him. If he loses this job, both Grandpa and I will have a very difficult life, so he has always hoped to have a powerful ability user by his side to enhance his influence over the consortium"
If we say that the individuals with abilities in the aforementioned three domains appear outwardly no different from ordinary people, then those with abilities in the mutation domain are undoubtedly akin to monsters. The individuals in this domain can reorganize their genes in a short period, transforming into another species for combat. Among the known mutation abilities are animal transformation, insect transformation, ancient species transformation, and the most terrifying of all, demon transformation.
Zero nodded slightly, watching her leave through the door. He knew that this was related to the so-called identification device mentioned in the *Illustrated* book, which should be connected to what Old Jack referred to as "ability assessment." Previously, Leah had also mentioned "superhumans" and "evolution points," terms that were new to Zero. At least in his memory, there was no content related to this.
The pitch-black and golden eyes were strikingly different, causing Zero to pause for a moment. He then smiled wryly; in such a situation, it was no wonder that Old Jack would be lost in thought. Anyone who saw these two-colored pupils would find it hard to associate them with a normal person, Zero thought.
The final aspect is the domain of rules
As this thought arose, the perspective suddenly narrowed. Leah's figure immediately filled Zero's line of sight, to such a clear extent that Zero could even see through the collar of her checkered shirt, catching a glimpse of Leah's snow-white curves.
Although it is an old identification device that Grandpa somehow acquired, it can only assess abilities below Level 3 and basic physical composite indices. However, I believe this should be sufficient for you. No matter how one looks at it, you do not seem to be an ability user above Level 3, do you agree?
Zero put down the plate and shook his head, saying: "It's nothing."
After the so-called day of cataclysm, as described by them, the genes of life underwent a dramatic transformation. Some of these genes experienced severe mutations, resulting in a variety of monsters. However, a small portion of the genes exhibited signs of evolution, leading to the emergence of "ability users" and "evolution points." Ability users are likely the new humans who have evolved, but due to insufficient data, it is impossible to analyze the direction of their evolution, the abilities they possess, and so on.
His mind operates as swiftly as a high-precision computer, analyzing and categorizing all the information received from hetushu.com after awakening, ultimately reaching a conclusion
Perhaps Zero is unaware that as his field of vision changes, the silvery beast's eye within the golden eye also undergoes a transformation. When the beast's eye is vertical, the field of vision is extended. Conversely, when the beast's eye is round, the field of vision is narrowed.
Leah observed the changes in the Golden Eye and joyfully asked, "So, how is it? Do you feel anything strange?"
This is a room similar to a laboratory
As he contemplated, he stood up, using the bottom of the aluminum tray as a mirror, holding it up to his face
At midnight, Zero nodded and walked over to lie down as instructed. At that moment, Old Jack also entered the room. He stood beside Leah and cast a cold glance at Zero, but showed little reaction.
Liya was also quite nervous; she pressed the start button and announced the commencement of the assessment
The so-called domain of rules refers to the powerful individuals who master certain rules. Although some scholars have categorized various rule-related abilities such as control over time, control over space, control over energy, and control over matter, as of now, there has not been a single individual in the world who possesses the ability of the domain of rules.
Evolutionary points are new members in the genetic chain, and their emergence disrupts the original genetic composition of humanity, leading to the evolution of various abilities.
The originally normal line of sight suddenly stretched far away. In the zero perspective, both Leah and the objects in the room instantly shrank, as if viewed from hundreds of meters away, a strange phenomenon. Nature was not altered; Zero remained in the same position, only the distance of the field of vision had changed. He felt a slight shock in his heart and instinctively wanted to see Leah clearly
"Hey, come over here," Leah's voice shattered Zero's reverie. The girl pointed to the platform at the entrance of the instrument and said, "Come, lie down on this."