Endure.
It was a painful and difficult thing to do. It would place heavy pressure on one's heart. No one would think that enduring was easy, not even Tang Ling, who had a strong will.
If it was possible, Tang Ling did not want to stay a second longer in the auction hall.
However, the competition for the bones of a super vicious beast was intense. It did not look like something that could be completed in a short period of time.
At that moment, the numbers on the screen no longer meant anything to him.
Tang Ling was looking at the items that the big shots were willing to trade for the bones of the super vicious beast and the promises that they could make.
In the auction hall, Tang Ling was the only one who could see all that. Even the host did not have the authority to do so.
The auction hall had specially arranged a top-secret transaction according to the request of the owner of the super vicious beast's bone.
Tang Ling was the owner of the super vicious beast's bone, so of course, he could see it. When Cyril helped Tang Ling deliver the bone to the black market in Sochi, he had already set up the transaction method according to Tang Ling's request and given him the only access password.
Cyril had helped Tang Ling a lot, so in return, Tang Ling told Cyril in an uncertain tone that he might get a similar vicious beast's bone for Cyril in the future.
Cyril did not treat Tang Ling's words as a promise, but he believed what Tang Ling said.
There were a lot of good things in the auction hall, to the point that Tang Ling could not believe that such things existed in this world.
There were even a lot of things that Tang Ling did not know what they were. What did they represent? All he knew was that these things were good.
But so what? Tang Ling frowned. He realized that with his current strength, these things were a joke. It was like showing a baby a weapon. Not only was it useless, but the baby would not be interested in it because it did not know how to use it.
Tang Ling was a pragmatist. His greed would only show on things that were useful to him.
Therefore, it was hopeless for him to trade the items.
Tang Ling sighed softly. He was starting to get annoyed. He even hoped that he could get rid of the huge anxiety in his heart so that he could think of the best way to trade.
However, the anxiety that seemed to materialize shrouded him. Just when he was annoyed and wanted to check the promises that the big shots had made, he received a notification that a new item that could be traded had appeared.
Tang Ling did not harbor any hope at all. He merely took a quick glance and his breath quickened.
This was because a line of words appeared on the screen that only he could see: Dreamland Genetic Potion.
**
Sochi black market. Gravity Training Room.
Tang Ling sat with his legs crossed and looked at the gene medicine that glowed red with a hint of purple. He took a deep breath.
Some things required luck, and it seemed like Tang Ling was blessed by luck again this time around.
Between the gene medicine and the bones of a transcendent direbeast, the latter should have been more precious. However, from a practical point of view, the gene agent was obviously useful for everyone, while the surpassing Direbeast bone was much more limited. Unless one could use their innate instincts and begin to comprehend the laws, it was basically useless.
Because of this, the price of gene medicine was almost the same as that of transcendent resources.
Tang Ling's original plan was to use the resources he got from the super vicious beast bones to request for the gene serums during the free trading period in Zero Auction House.
It was not Tang Ling's assumption. The information provided by the Dark Whispers Tower provided him with important information. At least three of the big shots who attended Zero Auction House had the body genetic potion.
If he was lucky enough, he would be able to get his hands on the gene medicine in Auction House Zero.
If he was unlucky, he had a backup plan since the information provided by the Dark Whispers Tower was very rich. However, if he did that, the time would be …
To his surprise, one of the big shots who had the body genetic potion offered his gene serums in exchange.
He even offered five types of gene serums in one go, and all of them were from the dream.
However, based on the value of the serums, his gene serums could not be traded directly. Instead, Tang Ling had to provide some compensation.
Indeed, the product of the dream was extraordinary. It was the embodiment of value, and even Tang Ling did not think it was unfair.
Fortunately, even though the body genetic potion was a compound gene serum, it was a basic type, so it was one of the more common types of gene serums. Therefore, Tang Ling did not have to pay a lot of compensation. All he needed was five million energy sources.
With that being the case, why would Tang Ling hesitate?! The sense of urgency made him too lazy to bargain. He took the gene serums and left the auction house in a hurry.
His final goal was achieved, but he could not meet up with the others right away.
The usage of the gene serums was dangerous. Obviously, there were not enough conditions for Tang Ling to absorb the gene serums during the voyage, even though they were from the dream.
There were three things that he had to prepare to consume the gene serums.
The first was the cell enhancement serums. They were divided into permanent and temporary ones. The permanent ones were almost as precious as the gene serums. However, the temporary ones were not considered precious. The price would vary according to the time limit.
The second was undoubtedly the cell restoration serums, and it would be the best kind of cell restoration serums.
After all, the gene serums were dangerous as they acted on the genetic chain. If any accidents happened and the genetic chain collapsed, the consequences would be devastating.
Prepare the best cell restoration serums. When the genetic chain could not take it anymore, Tang Ling had to stop absorbing the gene serums and use the cell restoration serums instead, which had a higher chance of saving his life.
The third was the gravity training room.
Tang Ling did not know why he needed it. However, based on the information provided by the Dark Whispers Tower, cultivating in the gravity training room would increase the success rate by 10%. The reason was unknown.
10% success rate? How could Tang Ling miss the chance? Even though the construction of the gravity machine required high-tech equipment and was expensive, Tang Ling did not mind it at all.
Of course, it was only the most basic preparation for absorbing the gene serums. There were many other auxiliary items that he had to prepare.
However, Tang Ling's time was limited. Even though he did not care about the price and hired a top class buyer, all he could do was make sure that the three main items were ready and three to four other auxiliary items.
"It's about to start." Tang Ling placed the tube of gene serums on the floor. First, he took out a simple incense burner and lit up a piece of oily fragrance.
What was this oily fragrance? Tang Ling had no idea. All he knew was that it was the best product recommended by the professional buyer. It could focus and increase his spirit while also having a powerful calming effect.
The small piece of oily fragrance cost Tang Ling almost 50,000 True Capital coins, but he did not doubt the professional buyer's reputation.
It was the foundation of the black market in Sochi, and the higher the rank, the more trustworthy the professional buyer was.
The aroma slowly spread in the gravity training room. Tang Ling took a few deep breaths and realized that the anxiety in his heart slowly calmed down. On the contrary, his spirit, which was a little tired from working around the clock, started to become active.
During the process of consuming the gene serums, one's spirit and willpower played an important role. Although similar to the gravity training room, Tang Ling could not find any evidence for the time being, the Dark Whispers Tower had calculated the success rate for comparison.
After his heart calmed down, Tang Ling opened a small bag and took out a stimulant pill with minimal side effects.
The effect of the pill was similar to coffee from the old civilization, but it was many times stronger than that beverage.
After all, the fusion time of the gene serums varied. Some of the successful cases clearly stated that the users used five days to complete the process.
Tang Ling could not afford to waste five days. He was confident that he could complete the process faster, but he had to stay awake throughout the process.
After the two preparations, Tang Ling finally took out the Cell Enhancement Serums. There were a total of 10 tubes. Even though they were not the precious ones that could last forever, they were still not something a Purple Moon Warrior could afford.
The 10 tubes cost him a million Origin Source.
However, after the baptism of Auction Zero, Tang Ling was a little numb to money. He did not feel anything as he swallowed three tubes in one go.
The moment the Cell Enhancement Serums entered his stomach, his body felt like it was on fire.
However, the serums did not inflict any pain. Instead, they provided an unusual, fiery excitement.
Tang Ling, on the other hand, was very calm. He picked up the precious gene serums and poured them into his mouth while his cells were getting stronger.
The moment the serums went down his throat, Tang Ling's head exploded with a bang. It was as if he had heard a real explosion in the gravity training room. It was so loud that his eardrums were buzzing.
However, he could not afford to be distracted at the moment. According to how the gene serums were consumed, he had to enter the correct visualization mode at the first moment.
What was the correct visualization mode? Even the information in the Dark Whispers Tower did not mention anything about it. All they provided was a simple explanation: everyone's situation was different. The more accurate the visualization, the faster and more successful the person would be in absorbing the gene serums.
However, what was the current situation? Even entering the visualization mode was a difficult task, let alone the correct visualization mode.
Tang Ling did not open his eyes. All he did was sit with his legs crossed. He did not even notice that his ears were bleeding, but it was nothing compared to the pain he was experiencing.
Throughout his cultivation journey, from the vicious beast meat to the energy serums, Tang Ling had been fighting against the pain.
Never did he expect that the pain he had been through was nothing compared to the gene serums. Even the pain from the energy serums was less than 1% of the pain from the gene serums.
Just think about it. After all, it was the genetic chain that was being modified. Every single cell had to face the core of the gene serums. Splitting, recombining, and resisting!
Indeed, the natural rejection of the gene serums would result in the resistance.
After all, the transplant surgery invented by the old civilization had proven it. Moreover, the gene serums used beast genes, which directly affected the core genetic chain of the human body. How strong would the rejection and resistance be?
That was the pain that Tang Ling was experiencing at the moment, and it was indescribable! Was it burning? Was it splitting? Was it pulling? No, it was accompanied by a destructive feeling as if he was being violently melted.
Under such circumstances, he would have to use all his strength to resist the pain, let alone enter the visualization mode.
"But … But how did the others do it?" Tang Ling was trembling. It had only been ten seconds since he consumed the gene serums, yet his sweat drenched his shirt.
Deep down, Tang Ling was filled with rage and unwillingness. How could the others do it? How could he not do it?
All this while, the only thing that he was proud of was his willpower, right?! Tang Ling never believed in so-called talent or so-called luck that allowed him to reach where he was today.
Therefore, how could he accept it? Even if he were to die in the next second, he would try his best to resist the pain and enter the visualization mode!
Tang Ling would never give up, but he did not know that none of the pre-Purple Moon Warriors dared to try the gene serum. Even if they did manage to become a Purple Moon Warrior, only a handful of Purple Moon Warriors below rank 2 would use it.
Even though everyone knew that the gene serums were the most effective when one was still a Purple Moon Warrior, not only could they lay a solid foundation for their future advancement, but after the advancement, they would be able to surpass their peers by a huge margin and might even become stronger in the future.
Was it because the gene serums were expensive? No, compared to the major factions, Tang Ling's wealth was a joke. If he could get his hands on the gene serums, why couldn't the major factions get their hands on the core members of the younger generation that they were nurturing the most?
Firstly, before becoming a Purple Moon Warrior, the first lock of the genetic chain had not been unlocked. The genetic chain was not strong enough, so the risk of danger would increase exponentially.
Secondly, the body! The pre-Purple Moon Warrior's physique could not even reach the minimum requirement of the gene serums.
Tang Ling knew nothing about the most basic knowledge.
The information provided by the Dark Whispers Tower would not record such basic knowledge because by default, anyone who came to ask about the gene serums should know the basics.
On top of that, the Dark Whispers Tower would not ask why Tang Ling wanted the information. Therefore, they did not know that it was Tang Ling who wanted to use the gene serums.
In simple words, the owner of the deserted island had tricked Tang Ling. Although the owner might not have wanted to harm Tang Ling, or rather, the owner believed that Tang Ling could do it.
Could Tang Ling really do it? Willpower was not omnipotent! Even Tang Ling could not break the rules.
The pain intensified and it was rapidly destroying Tang Ling's willpower. It was just ten seconds and it was already unbearable for Tang Ling. What about a minute? The outcome would not be any better. It would only push Tang Ling deeper into the abyss.
Before this, Tang Ling gave it his all and he could barely resist the pain from the gene serums.
Now, no matter how hard he tried, he could no longer resist the pain.
He felt like he was being devoured by a blurry giant beast bit by bit, yet he could not resist at all. The feeling of his body being melted became clearer. He even felt like his genetic chain could not withstand the external pressure and was on the verge of collapsing.
What was the right thing for Tang Ling to do at the moment? He should stop his body from absorbing the gene serums and use the top-tier cell repair serums to stop it.
Even though it would leave an irreversible injury and affect his talent, at least he could keep his life.
However, due to the misunderstanding from the owner of the deserted island, Tang Ling thought that others could do it while he could not, so he did not choose to do it in time. He was still trying his best to hold on.
It was also at that moment that the little seed woke up from its deep slumber due to the rich nourishment from the resources.
"Stop, idiot." The little seed in Tang Ling's heart clearly expressed its will.
Even though he was in excruciating pain, Tang Ling could not help but feel surprised.
The little seed was no longer speaking in a childish voice. Instead, it had turned into a crisp, childish voice that sounded a little like a bear.
It no longer called him daddy but an idiot?!
Even so, Tang Ling could not reply to the little seed. He did not even have the strength to utter a single word in his mind.
"Stop it, idiot. You don't deserve to be my daddy. I can't accept an idiot like you. "The little seed's voice started to sound annoyed.
Tang Ling's face flushed. If not for the current situation, he would have scolded the arrogant little seed until it doubted his own life. Tang Ling was confident in his eloquence.
However, at this particular moment …
"Your genetic chain is collapsing. Oh my, are you a piece of stupid meat?! The gene of this gene serums comes from a Level 8 vicious beast. Who the hell used it to harm you?!
"Forget it. I don't care even if I kill your stupid daddy. It'll kill this cute little seed of mine. " The little seed started to shout loudly and quickly in Tang Ling's heart. It was scared and anxious at the same time.
Tang Ling might be furious, but he knew the little seed was not lying and it would not harm him.
Upon a closer look, Tang Ling was holding a tube of cell repair serums in his left hand and a tube of cell strengthening serums in his right. He purposely held them in his hand before he absorbed the serums just in case.
All he had to do was pour the serums in his left hand into his mouth and he would at least be able to escape death.
However, Tang Ling did not do so. After a slight hesitation, he raised his trembling right hand and poured a tube of cell strengthening serums into his mouth.
It was a crazy move. Under such circumstances, the cell strengthening serums would accelerate the genetic chain's collapse.
The little seed went crazy when it saw Tang Ling's actions. It cried like a human.
"Daddy wants to kill me!"
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