My Gene Evolves Infinitely

Lu Yuan opened the document on the Basic Spiritual Qi Guiding Technique. It contained just four pages. The first line was a blood-red warning:

“Foundation Spiritual Qi Guiding Technique is the official property of the Red Maple Empire. It is prohibited for registered Gene Warriors to privately teach others. Violation of this rule will result in the death penalty!”

Lu Yuan’s pupils involuntarily shrank. Was it really that strict? It seemed that this technique was incredibly precious.

He quickly read on. The technique itself was straightforward, simply explaining the fundamentals of Spiritual Qi and how to absorb it.

Spiritual Qi is a universal energy present throughout the cosmos, accessible only by Gene Warriors who have activated their gene chains.

Gene Warriors can produce Spiritual Qi through physical and mental training and can also absorb it from their surroundings.

This energy can refine a gene chain, and in turn, nourish and strengthen the body and mind. Once a gene chain is fully saturated with Spiritual Qi, it allows for the activation of higher-level gene chains.

This process is how Gene Warriors enhance their abilities.

Lu Yuan realized that without Spiritual Qi, a Gene Warrior’s powers cannot be fully utilized or improved.

No wonder there was such a stern warning.

Only registered Gene Warriors have access to the officially provided Spiritual Qi Guiding Technique. Unregistered Gene Warriors naturally lack such resources, often operating outside the law.

Without this technique, their ability to refine their gene chains would be significantly hindered.

Lu Yuan committed the technique’s details to memory, planning to begin his training soon. He then moved on to reviewing the other two materials provided.

Military Style Boxing and Military Style Killing Sword are basic combat techniques used by the Red Maple Empire’s military. These consist of boxing and swordsmanship, respectively.

Practising these techniques regularly can enhance physical strength and slightly increase mental power. They are designed for combat and can be lethal.

Each technique included instructional videos featuring a middle-aged man in military uniform with a stern demeanour. The instructions were detailed and, supplemented by the text, seemed straightforward to learn.

Lu Yuan planned to practice these martial arts diligently.

After saving all three documents, Lu Yuan began exploring the BattleNet. The network had various sections, including marketplaces, combat arenas, and mission boards.

The homepage featured major news within the Gene Warrior community.

“Shocking! The Ice Princess, Si Tingxue, who hasn’t been seen for half a year, has unexpectedly broken through to Battle Master Level!”

“Xuan Jiu has become the sixth warrior of the Daqi Star’s Human Clan to conquer the Great Rock Mystery Realm, reaching Battle King Level!”

Lu Yuan skimmed through these headlines and located the module containing information about the Land of Origin.

It included many posts, some requiring payment, but many were free, typically official releases detailing basic information about the Land of Origin.

As Lu Yuan planned to venture into the Land of Origin, this was exactly the information he needed.

He opened a post titled “What preparations are needed before entering the Land of Origin for the first time?”

It was a post aimed at newbies without elder Gene Warriors to guide them.

“Most awakened Gene Warriors receive guidance from experienced relatives, making some knowledge redundant for them. This post is for newcomers without such guidance. If that’s you, read carefully; it will be of great help.

First, perform your first Spiritual Qi guidance. Before entering the Land of Origin, you must absorb your first strand of Spiritual Qi. This is essential because only then can you activate the spatial capabilities of your genetic war pattern. Although the space provided by an Apprentice Level gene pattern is limited, it’s enough to bring essentials along. Whatever you gather in the Land of Origin must also fit into this space.

Second, be mindful of what items to bring on your first trip. High-tech items from outside won’t function there, so forget about bringing gadgets like Gauss guns or high-energy bombs. If you’re financially able, invest in quality Genetic Armaments to give you an edge over others. If not, stick to essentials, and here’s a list…

Third, understand that your first visit can last only 24 hours. This time is precious, as killing creatures in the Land of Origin grants substantial Spiritual Qi, which can be used to enhance your abilities. Surviving and returning allows you to bring this Qi back to reality, providing a fast track to power. Keep in mind, Spiritual Qi is the least of the treasures you can find there. Monsters may also drop ‘Battle Souls,’ offering a chance to gain extraordinary genes or even materialize Genetic Armaments, which are incredibly valuable.

Fourth, if you trust someone enough, consider teaming up. You can establish alliances through your genetic war patterns to share Spiritual Qi. However, decide how to divide any treasures or knowledge gained to avoid disputes.

Fifth, your genetic war pattern will include an ‘origin anchor’, dictating your landing spot in the Land of Origin. All initial cities are native to the Land of Origin and cannot be conquered. There are four potential starting cities for our people: Storm City, Bone City, Sandrock City, and Blood Secret Fortress. I’ll detail the advantages and disadvantages of each…”

The post was lengthy, over ten thousand words, but Lu Yuan read every word, gaining a thorough understanding of the Land of Origin—a realm filled with infinite treasures.

In the Land of Origin, all gains can only be taken back if one safely leaves the place. If one dies, they lose everything.

More importantly, death can damage the spirit, preventing re-entry into the Land of Origin for some time. In his condition, he can’t bear this sort of loss; neither the pair nor the time wasted.

There are two ways to exit the Land of Origin.

One is to wait until the designated time inside is up, and the other is to use escape items. By using escape items, one can flee the Land of Origin and still keep their earlier gains.
However, escape items are very rare and valuable. Lu Yuan, clearly strapped for cash, wondered how he could possibly afford them.

Forget escape items, he couldn’t even afford Genetic Armaments. He once saw in the trading area that even the lowest level Genetic Armaments start at tens of thousands.

Lu Yuan rubbed his forehead.

Why am I so poor?

Do I have to work myself to the bone in this world to make money?!

Something must be wrong!

Lu Yuan couldn’t quite accept this reality.

After browsing a few more posts, he had a rough understanding of the preparations needed before entering the Land of Origin and had made some plans.

First, practice the Spiritual Qi Guiding Technique to absorb the first strand of spiritual qi and unlock the space within his genetic war pattern.

Second, buy the necessities tomorrow, then a handy alloy weapon. Since he can’t afford Genetic Armaments, he’ll settle for a regular alloy weapon, which he should still be able to afford.

Third, if there’s time, he’ll also train in Military Style Boxing and Military Style Killing Sword to boost his strength. He doesn’t want to die on his first try—that would be too humiliating.

After deciding on his next steps, Lu Yuan turned off the computer, went to bed, sat cross-legged, and prepared to absorb spiritual qi.

“Um… according to the Foundation Spiritual Qi Guiding Technique, close your eyes, empty your mind, let yourself enter a state that’s neither asleep nor awake, and then you should be able to sense spiritual qi.”

Lu Yuan reviewed the information he had seen earlier, then closed his eyes.

However, as soon as he closed his eyes, he felt numerous white light points around him. These white light points moved towards him, swirling around him in a jubilant dance.

He was stunned.

Was this spiritual qi?

Why was there so much??

Wait, I haven’t even cleared my mind yet, how can I sense spiritual qi already?