Chapter 2: Life Blueprint – Hercules Constellation!

Chapter 2: Life Blueprint – Hercules Constellation!

But... an Internal World cannot store external objects before achieving Domain Lord status!

Take the Goldhorned Beast as an example – any object entering its Internal World faces only two fates: either decomposed into resources fueling the world's growth, or causing the world to explode, killing the beast itself.

That tree, stone table, and axe... their existence clearly defies logic.

While Jiang Zhe stood frozen in shock, others assumed he was just disheartened from failing to awaken his Mental Energy.

First Brother Jiang, who hadn't spoken until now, comforted him: "Looks like you're just a late bloomer. Don't be discouraged, Xiao Zhe. Statistical research shows later awakening Mentalists often have better innate talent."

Auntie Jiang added, "Your grandfather and elder uncles left to search along the Tahe River for a Thai River Carp Dragon. If they kill one and extract its heart blood to make Blood Wine, you can use it to enhance your physical conditioning after becoming a Pre-Warrior and starting to cultivate Genetic Primordial Energy. Your Mental Energy will surely awaken soon after."

"Blood Wine? Dragon Blood?" Jiang Zhe asked, surprised his family could access such treasures.

"Not exactly. There's a difference", Second Brother Jiang shook his head, his deep voice explaining, "The Dragon Blood sold at Limit Martial Arts Pavilion isn't made from royal-grade dragon beast heart blood. Everyone knows this, but while outsiders can spread rumors, we Jiang Clan shouldn't perpetuate such shameless misinformation."

Jiang Zhe nodded – he knew this secret. He'd even heard rumors that royal-grade dragon heart blood might surpass regular Dragon Blood's effects. But royal dragons were difficult to kill, and humanity couldn't slaughter them recklessly for resources.

Second Brother Jiang continued, "Our family's Blood Wine uses an ancient modified formula. The primary ingredient requires at minimum Lord-Tier Dragon Beast heart blood. While its potency pales compared to true Dragon Blood, and only benefits martial artists below Stronkaiser Tier, its advantage lies in being renewable."

"Heh heh, I'll get to share Xiao Zhe's fortune. If Grandfather really brings back a Thai River Carp Dragon, I'll receive my own Blood Wine portion at Thunder Gym's Elite Training Camp. That'll help me become a senior Warrior General faster and compete for more cultivation resources!" Second Brother Jiang scratched his head with a sheepish grin.

After chatting a while longer and reminding Jiang Zhe to rest, they departed.

Auntie Jiang and First Brother Jiang went to handle Jiang Clan business affairs.

Second Brother Jiang and Jiang Sisi returned to the Traditional Martial Arts Hall – the Alloy Tower where he'd tested his strength earlier – to continue their martial cultivation.

The Jiang Clan's various branches maintained harmonious relations without backstabbing politics, living up to their reputation as an ancient martial arts family where every member, male or female, obsessed over martial cultivation.

Their family cultivation system was unique – the weakest cultivator of each generation managed commercial affairs to fund others' training.

"Little Auntie's cultivation potential isn't bad, but she's disadvantaged by age. Father and elder uncles didn't yield their positions, claiming women should enjoy life rather than pursue violent martial paths unsuitable for Jiang Clan princesses..."

"Among our third generation I'm the youngest, which should make me the most vulnerable."

"But when they discovered my possible Mentalist talent, they skipped the traditional adult generation competition. First Brother Jiang suddenly claimed stock investment was his passion and volunteered to handle family business."

Jiang Zhe shook his head, thinking this arrangement flawed. If everyone had martial talent, they should all cultivate. Once Earth connected with the universe, they should outsource or abandon commercial affairs entirely.

After escorting them out of the courtyard, Jiang Zhe summoned a servant for a high-definition camera, then carried it into his study.

"For sixteen years, I plotted how to thrive in future upheavals..."

"Now with this golden finger advantage and my Mentalist talent, participating in the Genius War might let me reach Virtual Cosmos Corporation's core ranks – completely transforming my family's fate!"

Locking the study door and drawing curtains tight, he set up the camera. Standing before the lens, he mentally contacted the "Primordial Core" suspended at his Cinnabar Palace, attempting entry.

The camera recorded something eerie – a living person vanishing before the lens.

Jiang Zhe's consciousness swayed.

When his vision cleared, he stood within that strange realm.

Across nearly a hundred square meters, the ancient tree, stone table, and axe remained – the same pocket dimension he'd previously sensed with his consciousness.

Or as this world called it... an Internal World!

"This feeling... I see it now!"

In this Internal World, he instinctively sensed an infinite mysterious space filled with mist. Suspended at its center floated a dark golden sphere.

"Exactly as expected – the Primordial Core! Having an Internal World means my soul and associated Mental Energy are stored here."

"As long as this Primordial Core remains intact, my body has no vital weak points!"

"No more weak spots like head or heart!"

This fundamental transformation thrilled him.

Rubbing his hands together, he approached the stone table, lifting the axe. It felt light – about ten pounds.

"Tree-chopping game? Loot drops? Let's test your limits!"

Swinging the Woodcutter's Axe at a tree trunk over a meter thick, he cleaved in two to three centimeters, leaving a twenty-centimeter gash.

As he withdrew the blade, a golden light orb sprang from the wound.

Suddenly, the axe's weight skyrocketed. Unable to hold it, he dropped it – the axe flying back to the table on its own.

"Only one chopping chance per session?"

Jiang Zhe stroked his chin, pondering.

He didn't dwell, bending to retrieve the basketball-sized golden orb that had fallen. As his fingers touched it, the light vanished, revealing a stack of yellow Golden Fragments resembling ancient imperial edicts.

Opening them revealed tiny calligraphy and five prominent human figure sketches.

On each human outline were varying dot patterns – 3 points, 10 points, 22 points... increasing progressively.

"Golden Human Clan Life Blueprint?"

This special technique's name appeared above the five figures. Jiang Zhe whispered its title.

Life Blueprint?

The keyword triggered ancient memories.

The Divine Power path required studying... something called Life Construction Diagrams?

To break through to true godhood with Life Genome reaching ten thousand times!

Jiang Zhe's eyes burned as he stared at the scroll, eagerly reading, hoping for another Nine Calamities Secret Manual.

One minute... two... five...

Gradually, his hands trembled holding the scroll, breathing quickening.

After indeterminate time, he carefully placed the scroll back on the table, exhaling deeply to calm his excitement.

Thrilled!

Beyond thrilled!

This technique truly could elevate Life Genome levels. Mastering the fifth diagram would boost Life Genome to 1810x!

Another Nine Calamities Secret Manual?

No, that wouldn't excite him this much.

The real terror lay in its hereditary power – this Life Blueprint could pass Life Genome multipliers to offspring!

With this, Jiang Zhe could create a new race – a human Imperial Bloodline rivaling the Yao Race's innate 6x Genetic Tier Celestial Wolves.

Mastering the first diagram alone would grant 3x Genetic Tier. Any child born to him would inherit this 3x Genetic Tier naturally.

Even if he mastered second or third diagrams, offspring would still start at 3x. Higher inheritance might trigger Primordial Universe's forced sterilization rules.

After memorizing the first diagram's cultivation method, he left his internal space.

He dared not carry the Golden Fragments out, fearing the Primordial Universe might destroy them. This was his starting capital for rising in this world!

Before leaving, he tried lifting the axe again – couldn't budge it.

"Wonder when I'll get another tree-chopping chance?"

Back in his study, Jiang Zhe reappeared. He opened curtains and unlocked the door, reviewing the camera footage at his desk.

In the recording, after his sudden disappearance, he zoomed in on the footage. At maximum magnification without distortion, he finally saw a tiny light point – about 1-2 millimeters – hovering where his chest had been.

His Primordial Core!

With his body in the Internal World, the Core was completely exposed. Any external force shattering it would mean instant death!

"Must never enter Internal World unless surroundings are absolutely safe!"

"Luo Feng's situation was perfect – three bodies before Domain Lord, each carrying a Primordial Core. Two Doppelgängers hidden in his Internal World, allowing consciousness transfer for observation."

Thinking of Luo Feng's advantages, Jiang Zhe's joy faded. He sighed involuntarily.

"When will I get Doppelgängers?"

"In this world, lacking Doppelgängers makes survival difficult – no life insurance, no law comprehension bonuses..."

"Ah Tree! Ah Axe!"

"Can you hear my thoughts? Show me your limits!"

After destroying the camera, Jiang Zhe read in his study.

From Dao De Jing to Nanhua Jing, then Chongxu Jing – none calmed his restless heart. He tossed aside his treasured classics.

"Enough! To the Traditional Martial Arts Hall for training!"

"First become a Pre-Warrior, cultivating Genetic Primordial Energy. Then I'll meet the requirements for Life Blueprint's first diagram."

Compared to Nine Calamities Secret Manual, Life Blueprint has distinct differences in my setting. Readers who don't wish to analyze deeply can treat them as similar.

Specifically – Nine Calamities Secret Manual constructs internal universes, advancing life evolution. Any being with sufficient Genetic multiplier can cultivate it toward perfect genetics.

Life Blueprint instead alters genetic bloodlines, creating a new race within the Primordial Universe – the Golden Human Clan.

If someone with an innate 6x bloodline like the Ya Clan's Celestial Wolves cultivated Life Blueprint, mastering the first diagram wouldn't compound their multiplier (3×6=18x Genetic Tier). Instead, it would trigger a white-to-black racial transformation, resetting their Life Tier to 3x before progressive enhancement—10x, 22x, 181x, 1810x.

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Before writing, I reread the original novel carefully, taking extensive notes on my ipad. I hope you'll enjoy this chapter!

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