Chapter 381: Genetic Modification
Chapter 381: Genetic Modification
"Hmm..."
The heavy alloy gates slid open, revealing a spacious and well-maintained training base behind them.
"Come on!"
Chris approached a massive machine and gestured with his hand, "Give it a punch."
It was a machine similar to a punching power meter, with a solid ball suspended in front and a liquid crystal display at the back.
Barrow felt a bit lost as he looked at the machine before him.
"Punch here."
Chris patted the solid ball and clenched his fist, then struck out with force.
"Bang!"
The solid ball trembled violently, creating afterimages, while the numbers on the liquid crystal display skyrocketed.
100!
200!
...
700!
The final number displayed was 773.
"The strength of an ordinary adult man's punch is between seventy and one hundred, professional athletes can reach one hundred and fifty, and top-tier boxers can achieve around two hundred with their full power."
"Generally speaking, surpassing three hundred indicates the possession of extraordinary strength."
Three hundred?
At this, Barrow pursed his lips and stepped up to the machine, taking a deep breath before unleashing a powerful punch.
"Bang!"
The numbers on the liquid crystal display flickered slightly.
74!
Barrow's face turned slightly embarrassed.
This number, without comparing it to Chris, was still considered rather ordinary among ordinary adult men.
"Don't get worked up."
Chris's expression remained unchanged, "It's normal that you didn't control your attributes well just now. Relax, slowly feel your muscles, and punch again when you're ready."
"Mhm."
Barrow nodded.
Following his instructions, he controlled his breathing, calmed his mind, and slowly clenched his right hand into a fist.
Suddenly, a mysterious power surged within him, coursing through his cells, blood, bones, and muscles.
"Whoosh!"
"Bang!"
As Barrow threw a punch, the solid ball trembled rapidly, and the numbers on the liquid crystal display flashed quickly.
200!
300!
...
411!
"Not bad," Chris nodded slowly, "With that punch, even a fierce tiger would be left dizzy. Ordinary people couldn't withstand it."
"To have such strength from the start, your power potential might exceed a thousand."
, is a dividing line for extraordinary power.
Below it,
ordinary firearms can still inflict severe injuries on the extraordinary.
Once surpassed,
ordinary weapons pose no threat to such beings, and they can even hold positions within the Night Watch.
According to the old ranking system, this would be Tier 1 and Tier 2.
Chris himself is a Tier 2 extraordinary individual.
His casual punch just now exceeded seven hundred, and if he punched with full force, he could reach over two thousand—a strength comparable to a Tier 3 extraordinary being.
"This machine here measures speed."
Chris pointed to a red line on the ground in a circular plaza, "Run from the red line and the faster you complete the circuit, the faster your speed."
"Professional athletes can finish it within thirty seconds."
"Give it a try."
By now, Barrow was intrigued, stretching his limbs eagerly, ready to give it a go.
"Just like before, adjust your breathing and mood, then unleash your full speed and sprint."
"Mhm."
Barrow nodded.
Standing at the red line, he let out a low growl and sprinted forward like a charging beast.
Faster!
Even faster!
...
Barrow felt his blood boiling, and the scene before his eyes seemed to distort.
Space,
seemed to stretch.
"Stop!"
A loud shout interrupted his peculiar state, causing Barrow's legs to go weak, and he knelt on the ground, drenched in sweat.
"Six minutes and thirty-four seconds," Chris sounded surprised, "Your natural talent for speed surpasses your strength. If your agility can catch up..."
"You're a born close-combat genius!"
"Barrow!"
Karl, who had been observing experimental data in the lab, turned around and nodded reassuringly, "It's good that you're okay. Your condition earlier was quite concerning, so it's a miracle that you've recovered so quickly."
"How can someone who's been burned to a crisp still be alive?" He didn't plan on asking further.
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"Lucky."
Barrow scratched his head, "Professor, what should I do now?"
He had been unconscious for nearly a month, and then wasted a few days being dragged around by Chris. The laboratory had already welcomed new personnel.
The experiment's progress was now different from the original plan.
"First, let's test the blood."
Professor Carl gestured, "These machines are all new. Some require fingerprint authentication, and there's also my latest blood verification system."
"This..." Barrow hesitated for a moment before nodding, "Alright."
After having his blood drawn and his fingerprint scanned, he quickly familiarized himself with the brand-new laboratory. Meanwhile, Carl headed to the top floor.
"Monica."
Passing Barrow's blood sample, Carl asked, "Is there a problem?"
Taking the sample, Monica licked her lips, "I'm very interested in this."
"Genetic modification?" Carl's expression remained unchanged, "The current research on genes and genetics is not comprehensive enough, and it involves ethical taboos, making progress difficult."
"Modifying at the genetic level may have unforeseen consequences, so I don't agree with it."
"Hmm..." Monica narrowed her eyes, "Professor Carl must have guessed that Professor Jim's research direction could be applied to genetic modification."
"I'm talking about humans!"
Carl shook his head slightly, "If there's nothing else, I'll head downstairs."
"Alright then!"
Monica sighed, watching Carl leave. She then opened the blood sample tube and took a lick.
"Such delicious blood!"
Licking her lips, Monica's eyes turned red, and with a step forward, she disappeared.
...
Bito Corporation Office Area.
Underground.
Two elders of the Remmure family sat in large stone chairs, gazing at the floating blood sample before them.
"It's truly successful."
One of them spoke softly, "Jim is indeed the most talented genius in his field in recent decades."
"Grandfather."
Monica knelt on one knee, "According to the Night Watch's information, Barrow now possesses the strength of an elephant, the speed of a falcon, and the agility of a leopard."
"His resistance, recovery, and perception have all significantly improved. Based on the previous ranking system, he's already a Legendary Knight."
"Elephant, falcon, leopard..." The voice from above was raspy, "They are all ordinary creatures."
"Yes." Monica nodded, "But when the strengths of these creatures are concentrated in one individual, it creates an extraordinary power."
"Hmm..."
"Ants can lift objects several times their body weight. Barrow might be able to achieve that too."
"The genes of ordinary creatures pose little threat to extraordinary beings. It must be an extraordinary organism." The voice from above continued, "How's the backup plan?"
"Professor Carl's research capabilities are unquestionable." Monica nodded and added, "Unfortunately, I've asked him several times, but he doesn't intend to continue Professor Jim's research."
"Then find Jim. Using Barn and Jim's daughter, we need to locate him before the Night Watch does."
"If we can't..."
"Then destroy him!"
"Yes, sir!"
Monica responded firmly.
(End of Chapter)
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