177 Avalanche in The Himalayas (1/2)
His reservoir of spirit force grew vaster and turned corporeal. It was like gusts of wild wind permeating the region, affecting everything in the area. The snow and wind churned wildly, forming a revolving storm that emitted a whistling sound that was extremely terrifying.
When the strengthening tally of a gene was maxed out, this meant that your talent in this area had already reached the peak, but it wouldn't necessarily maximize your abilities.
The law of energy conservation was the most basic law in the universe, and it couldn't be shaken.
Even if one wanted to unleash their spirit force to the limit, how much energy could one body store?
Thus, Feng Lin had to constantly absorb the energy to strengthen his body before it was possible.
As he continued to absorb astral energy, his spirit force would constantly strengthen as well. It acted like a lever that could even lift the Earth, generating a natural storm.
Mental energy, psyforce, spirituality…
Feng Lin felt that the energy from his three basic genes was like an inflating balloon that continuously expanded. The astral energy in the surroundings was completely absorbed as a black hole appeared.
A stretch of darkness covered Mount Everest's peak, and a snowstorm also manifested, churning violently.
The area around Feng Lin had completely transformed into a black hole that was devouring everything.
It was impossible for people to ignore such a shocking sight.
Human silhouettes appeared from all directions as they pointed up and mumbled among themselves, feeling extremely shocked in their hearts.
”What is this? Did something happen at the peak of Mount Everest?”
”I don't know. Earlier, there seemed to be someone cultivating there. Could this be caused by him?”
”If that's the case, what immense power is that? Is it a phenomenon caused by his cultivation? What genes did he awaken exactly? What genetic martial arts was he practicing?”
...
The crowd was confused and there were all sorts of speculations going on.
Staring at the devastating scene on the peak of the mountain, they felt a sense of apocalypse approaching. It was like a giant interstellar monster opening its huge maw wanting to devour this entire place.
Chaos erupted.
As the person who started this, Feng Lin actually didn't notice all these smaller details. He was in a state of complete focus and could sense that the reservoir of genetic energy in his body grew vaster and vaster. He concentrated on fusing the three basic genes, transforming them into a flood of power augmented by astral energy as they gushed toward the Spirit Gene.
RUMBLE~
The entire space was shaking. This rush of power slammed into the gene lock which was like sturdy iron walls.
BOOM! It seemed to be effective.
Feng Lin felt joy in his heart.
Absorbing astral energy was indeed an essential condition to stimulate the Spirit Gene.
His spirit seemed to be in a special state where he was one with the heavens as his genetic energy rapidly strengthened.
Upon seeing the possibility of shattering the gene lock, Feng Lin didn't hesitate and did his best.
His pores were like tiny little mouths that continuously absorbed the astral energy. The starlight formed silvery lines of radiance that constantly flowed toward Feng Lin. After entering his body, they were transformed into incomparably pure, cooling, and refreshing energy that could strengthen his spirit.
If before this, Feng Lin's genetic energy could only be described as a river, now, it was like a hundred rivers gathered together, becoming a huge sea. It surged forth with unstoppable momentum and power.
No matter how tough the gene lock was, it could not withstand the surging waves of power produced by this sea of energy. Finally, the walls were broken down as Feng Lin's genetic energy rushed into the dark star frenziedly, infusing it with boundless strength and finally awakening it completely.
BOOM, BOOM, BOOM. A pulse like that of a heartbeat could be heard as the dark star finally lit up with silver radiance. From being a reclusive gene, it finally awakened and gradually grew as bright as the sun, lighting up the entire starry space.
Spirit Gene, awakened!
A mysterious aura gushed forth.
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Gene: Spirit Gene
Grade: High-grade primeval gene
Strengthening Tally: 1
Ability: Allowing one's spirit to leave the body, comprehending all mysteries, controlling over the formless spirit force