Chapter 123 – [Bone Demon]

If Su Hao were to synthesize Cas9 using the normal method and then knock out specific gene sequences, the complete process would be exceptionally complex for him:

Design SgRNA

Construct SgRNA-Cas9 vector

Construct SgRNA-Cas9 stable cell line

…and so on.

Can Su Hao accomplish this?

The answer is no!

The conditions do not permit it. Given that any harsh environment might be encountered in the future, this method of synthesizing Cas9 is not suitable for him.

What he needs is a simple and brutal method, one that can be synthesized anywhere.

Moreover, he already has an idea, and this idea might very well succeed.

This method can be divided into several steps.

Step one: Hand over control of Blood Qi to Little Light.

Although Little Light cannot directly manipulate any substance in this body, it can provide Su Hao with information prompts at any time. And with prompts, Su Hao can achieve microscopic control.

The method is simple: just record the various brain signals when Su Hao manipulates Blood Qi, break them down into tiny pieces, number them, and continuously subdivide them until microscopic manipulation is possible.

Then, Su Hao can make various sounds, perform various actions, or visualize various scenes. Record the brain signals generated by these activities and match them with the signals for controlling Blood Qi, then solidify them into a set of Blood Qi manipulation language.

When Su Hao wants to microscopically manipulate Blood Qi energy, Little Light will arrange a series of actions for him. Su Hao only needs to follow Little Light’s prompts to generate the corresponding brain signals, thereby microscopically manipulating Blood Qi.

It seems exceptionally complex, and in reality, it is indeed very complex.

However, Su Hao is confident that he can complete the encoding of Blood Qi manipulation within his lifetime.

Perhaps it will only take three to five years? If successful, it will benefit him for the future.

Step two: Utilize Little Light to control Blood Qi energy, sacrificing a portion of his own flesh and blood in the microscopic world to screen for the corresponding gene fragments.

As for whether the desired fragments can be screened out.

Of course, they can. There are tens of thousands of ATCG in the human gene sequence, so suitable fragments can always be found. Then, you can piece together whatever you want. As long as you splice two gene fragments together, they will quickly repair themselves and become complete, obtaining any desired fragment.

Including Cas9!

The third step is to treat a certain area of the body as a culture dish, continuously converting and cultivating the required Cas9Harmony gene fragments. Once a sufficient amount is reached, it can be extracted from the body and injected into the organism whose genes need modification.

This is the general idea that Su Hao is considering.

The details still need to be gradually filled in.

But since the general direction has been confirmed, is success still far away?

…

“Then, let’s begin the Evolution of the [Crawler]!” After instructing Yashan, Su Hao alone in the Laboratory swallowed the flesh and blood of the [Crawler] and entered the Evolution state.

About an hour later, Su Hao completed the first stage of Evolution.

With a flicker of his Thought-power, his entire body rapidly turned black and grew taller, encased within a thick layer of carapace.

The [Crawler] was a success!

Su Hao checked his own condition again. As expected, there was a significant feeling of emptiness in his Blood Qi intensity. Once it replenished over time, his Blood Qi intensity would surge, expected to reach the peak Ancestor-Level.

His Radar Perception range was also expected to widen.

Furthermore, he could now try to draw Runes onto his Armor.

“The [Crawler] also has a very powerful skill, which is Healing repair!” Su Hao was extremely envious of this ability and desperately wanted to know the difference between the [Crawler]’s Healing repair and his own Healing Rune.

“It seems it’s time to operate on myself!” Su Hao was ruthless to others and equally ruthless to himself. To understand certain things, he was willing to cut himself open.

At worst, he could use a Rune to numb the pain receptors first.

But was Su Hao someone who feared pain?

Unless his vital area between his legs suffered a heavy blow, he wouldn’t even frown.

Su Hao wasn’t in a hurry to operate on himself. While Healing was important, the changes in the gene sequence were even more crucial.

“Let’s review the gene modification process a few more times!”

Su Hao entered the Pinball Space, and with practiced ease, brought up all the data from his body’s Evolution process. He immediately locked onto the trajectory of the Gene Modification fluid and its modification process.

While mentally conceptualizing how to modify his body into a culture dish for the Gene Modification fluid, he observed the detailed operations of gene modification.

These microscopic changes were all materialized by Little Light.

Time flew by, and two moons passed.

Su Hao’s second stage of [Crawler] Evolution had long since concluded, and he was ready to advance to the third-level Evolved Human, the [Counter-Thorn Beast], at any time.

Since he could level up, Su Hao didn’t hesitate. After swallowing the flesh and blood of the [Counter-Thorn Beast], he lay down obediently, waiting for his body to automatically complete the Evolution.

Su Hao was quite familiar with Evolution.
Soon, Su Hao successfully Evolved into the [Counter-Thorn Beast].

First, let’s test the abilities of the [Counter-Thorn Beast].

He gained a set of armor covering his entire body, covered in spikes, giving him a ferocious appearance.

These spikes weren’t just for show; besides blocking attacks, they could also be fired like bullets to attack enemies from a distance.

This ability was called ‘Flying Spikes’.

It was a skill with extremely high penetration power. In close-range bursts, its power was no less than that of a powerful bow.

At the same time, the armor’s strength was greatly enhanced, and its healing ability was also improved, making it practically invincible. As long as the head wasn’t directly severed, it could be reattached and healed.

And the most crucial point was that Su Hao’s Blood Qi had surged again, reaching a level he had never seen before.

With such a massive amount of Blood Qi, he wasn’t sure how he could possibly use it all!

It was as if his body was filled with inexhaustible energy; he felt he could fight for a day and a night.

After sorting out the external matters, Su Hao once again immersed himself in the research and summarization of genes.

Another six months passed. Su Hao took out a piece of flesh and blood, preparing to Evolve into the Level 4 Evolved Human [Bone Demon].

That’s right, he had taken a liking to the [Bone Demon]’s cool armor.

He just didn’t know if the [Bone Demon]’s armor could be shaped according to his will. If it could, that would be even better.

Everything was ready. Su Hao swallowed the [Bone Demon]’s flesh and blood and lay down on the bed.

Soon, Su Hao completely Evolved into the Level 4 Evolved Human [Bone Demon].

He wasn’t sure if he was the fastest person in this world to Evolve from an ordinary person to a Level 4 Evolved Human.

Perhaps some people were born Level 4?

Can’t compare, can’t compare!

“[Bone Demon]!” Su Hao extended his palm, slowly clenched his fist, and his body gradually grew taller and larger. A thick layer of Bone Armor covered Su Hao entirely. The proportions were balanced, and sharp Bone Spikes grew on his head, shoulders, back, and elbows. It was incredibly cool.

Su Hao tried making various movements. The Bone Armor and the Bone Spikes on his body did not hinder him at all.

“Perfect!” Su Hao admired his new armor, constantly exclaiming, liking it more and more the longer he looked at it.

Moreover, the joints of this Bone Armor were not vital points!

Why weren’t they vital points?

Su Hao drew out his Long Blade.

Swish!

A flash of the blade, and his entire left arm fell to the ground.

Intense pain shot through him, and blood gushed out.

Immediately after, Su Hao picked up the severed arm and aligned the stump.

Healing!

A faint ‘crackling’ sound came from the severed end, and the entire arm reattached itself, as good as new, with the pain vanishing completely.

Su Hao exclaimed, “Amazing!”

“Let’s try regeneration!”

Su Hao pondered for a moment, sheathed the Long Blade in his hand, extended his right hand, and thought about controlling the bone blade to generate…

Poof!

A segment of Bone Spikes suddenly shot out.

“Why did a spike come out?”

Su Hao clearly remembered that when [Bone Demon] Deli fought Yashan, he used a bone blade.

Why did it turn into Bone Spikes for him?

Is it a proficiency issue?

“Let’s try again!”

(End of chapter)