"What consequences will occur if the gene lock is modified?"

Jiang Xiao couldn't help but ask.

Speaking of this, the expression on Elder Peng's face became even more grim.

"If the gene lock is indeed modified, human cells will lose their division limit, allowing unrestricted growth by over-exploiting the host's life. Eventually, this could lead to organ mutations, deformities, and ultimately death due to exhaustion."

Upon hearing these consequences, Jiang Xiao and the others couldn't help but gasp. This was much more serious than they had imagined.

At the same time, these symptoms corresponded with the conditions of the two patients they saw previously in the hospital.

Jiang Xiao remained silent for a while, then asked.

"Elder Peng, do we have any defensive measures or known antibodies we can use?"

Elder Peng shook his head, revealing a helpless expression.

"Currently, we have not found an effective defense method. I am also diligently researching, but this may be the will of 'God,' and human technology is hard to contend with."

Does this mean it is an irreversible transformation targeting all of humanity?

A chill swept through everyone's heart.

Faced with such an opponent, no matter how brave one is, it's hard not to feel uneasy.

However, Elder Peng's eyes have been inadvertently glancing at Jiang Xiao for some time unknown.

He finally couldn't help but speak.

"Jiang Xiao, I didn't hear wrong, did I? This little girl and those two burly guys are anomalies, and b2 is due to carrying equipment, while you... just said you have exceeded the human limit, right?"

"Yes, so what?"

After receiving Jiang Xiao's affirmative answer again, a glint flashed in Elder Peng's eyes, and his voice carried an undeniable excitement.

"Jiang Xiao, you might not realize what your existence means to us!"

"What?"

Jiang Xiao couldn't understand, exceeding human limits?

If nothing unexpected happens, after multiple blessings from Kaidan, those still alive in Dragon Country have probably transcended the scope of 'human,' right?

Elder Peng, extremely excited, grasped Jiang Xiao's hand and pleaded.

"Jiang Xiao, you are the first human capable of resisting divine power with your mortal body. Perhaps, just as the prophecy stated, this might be the key to fighting this disaster!"

Jiang Xiao furrowed his brows. He didn't like having excessive hope pinned on him, but the current situation seemed to leave him little choice.

"Are you saying there might be a key in my genes that can repair the gene lock?"

Jiang Xiao tentatively asked.

Elder Peng nodded, his gaze firm.

"Precisely. If we can extract some special gene from you, it might lead to the development of a vaccine, thereby repairing the human gene lock. This would not only prevent uncontrolled cell growth but might also help us find a way to resist the power of 'God.'"

"What should we do now?"

Jiang Xiao finally asked, although he didn't believe his genes could be of much help to them.

Shi Shi had previously mentioned that whether they were gifted awakeners or possessed peculiar powers, they were beings that 'transcend the flesh.'

Elder Peng quickly responded, "We need to conduct a series of tests and experiments immediately. I will personally oversee this process. Although time is of the essence, we cannot afford any mistakes."

Jiang Xiao nodded to indicate his agreement.

"Then I'll leave it to you, Elder Peng. I'm willing to do my best, but please be quick."

Because he still needed to catch up on sleep with Shi Shi.

Seeing Jiang Xiao's agreement, a smile finally appeared on Elder Peng's face. His hands trembled, but his eyes were filled with determination.

"Alright, then let's start preparations immediately. b2, you'll arrange the laboratory and necessary equipment. You two warriors will be responsible for guarding Jiang Xiao, ensuring there are no disruptions during the experiment."

Warriors?

Wang Dayong and Niu Jieshi exchanged a glance, surprised that someday they would earn such an honor...

The group swiftly took action, despite having various concerns and thoughts in their hearts. At this critical moment, they chose to unite.

In the laboratory, Jiang Xiao lay on the examination table with Elder Peng personally operating the instruments, cautiously extracting samples from his body.

His eyes occasionally darted to the data on the screen, seemingly searching for some vital clue.

Outside the laboratory, Shi Shi and Wang Dayong stood quietly by the side, their expressions solemn, anticipating the final results.

But as time went by, Elder Peng's brows furrowed tighter, as if he had discovered some problems.

"That's impossible..." Elder Peng muttered to himself, his fingers rapidly tapping on the instrument.

Jiang Xiao watched Elder Peng's reaction, feeling a trace of unease arising within him.

"Elder Peng, is there a problem?"

Elder Peng looked up, giving Jiang Xiao a deep gaze, with a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.

"Jiang Xiao, your genes... they are much more complicated than I imagined. But don't panic, this might be exactly the miracle we need."

Jiang Xiao was stunned.

Are you fucking kidding me, don't panic?

If you hadn't said anything, it would've been fine, but now that you have, I'm freaking out!

"What, what's wrong with my genes? It can't be that there's no sign of humanity anymore, right?"

"No..."

Elder Peng pushed his glasses, looking as if he'd seen a ghost.

"On the contrary, your genes are very normal, with a hundred percent match to human genes!"

"Phew~"

Jiang Xiao breathed a sigh of relief, then silently blamed this old fogey for scaring him with that ghost-like expression.

But Elder Peng's next words stunned him utterly.

"But what's strange is that your genetic expression... is very similar to those deformed human genes outside..."

Wang Defa?!

Jiang Xiao sat up sharply from the laboratory table.

"What are you talking about?!"

Seeing Jiang Xiao's extreme reaction, Elder Peng hurriedly tried to calm him.

"Don't be too agitated..."

"How can I not be agitated?"

"Ah, listen to me. Although your genetic expression is similar to theirs, the way it manifests is very different."

After pausing, Elder Peng pondered how to explain it in layman's terms that Jiang Xiao could understand.

"Think of it this way, their changes are deformed and negative, while your changes are positive and healthy, understand?"

Hmm~

Jiang Xiao: (O_o)??

Seeing Jiang Xiao's perceptive expression, Elder Peng knew he didn't understand at all, so he spoke again.

"Let me give you an example. You're a twenty-something young man, jogging ten kilometers every day, doing fifty one-handed reps with a 20kg dumbbell, five sets a day, then five more sets of thirty jumping jacks and 100 burpees, and sticking to it for a month would give you a healthier body. But if you let an eighty-something old lady named Jin Hua do this exercise, she'd drop dead by the end of one day—understand?"

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