Chosen Evolution: I can load the protagonist template

Chapter 542 Orochi Gene, huh? I'll give you a punch!
Big wood!

The world's most powerful punch landed squarely on the Orochi gene module!

As the data was fragmented and reassembled, the item description of the [Orochi Primal Gene] began to change.

At first glance, using the genes of the Yamata no Orochi to increase one's bloodline enhancement gauge seems like a worthwhile investment in the long run. However, considering the difficulty of obtaining bloodlines, this is not as easy as it seems.

Not to mention that in the early stages, you need to permanently reduce all attributes, and if you're not careful, you'll be completely useless.

But Cheng Tian could try to do something.

By manipulating the world's data, Cheng Tian attempted to change the "all attributes -2" to other values. He wouldn't even accept "all attributes -1" if it could be changed to an increase.

While random skill templates are tempting, upon closer reflection... having already acquired a large number of extra skills through the settlement process, aren't I already a collection of OMG templates?

The "choose five from eight" option does have more "OMG" elements than the random "four plus one" option, but considering the number of skills retained after talent settlement, its cost-effectiveness may not be as high as the Bloodline Enhancement Slot.

Of course, this is on the premise that the side effects of this thing can be reduced or even eliminated.

"Invincible world, think of a way!"

Cheng Tian clasped his hands together, muttering strange, incoherent words as he watched the fragmented data be reassembled.

Then, he froze.

The description "all attributes -2" still exists, but the prefix "new" has been changed to "plunder".

Plunder? Plunder whose?
Before Cheng Tian could even process what was happening, the description of the entire prop had undergone a drastic change, centered around the broken and reassembled word "plunder"!
[Your Stand World used "data manipulation" to alter the core description of the "Orochi Original Gene," thus changing the entire item's activation rules.]

[Orochi Primal Gene: Golden Legend/Lv-, Special Item, Enhancement Item. A special item containing the original genetic material of Orochi. After use, your body will be able to accommodate up to 8 different bloodline enhancement slots.]

You can only plunder the Bloodline Enhancement Gauge by defeating enemy boss template units or players of the same tier from the opposing faction and absorbing their Bloodline Essence.

For every bloodline enhancement slot you successfully plunder, all your attributes will be permanently reduced by 2.

Those who are plundered will permanently lose their bloodline enhancement gauge and corresponding bloodline bonuses.

Good heavens, just by changing from "adding" to "plundering," the underlying logic of the entire item's effect has completely changed.

Simply put, before Mu Da's punch, this thing only provides a maximum of 8 bloodline enhancement slots. Combined with Cheng Tian's own completed bloodline upgrade, it allows Cheng Tian to have a maximum of 7 blank bloodline slots, and add the corresponding bloodlines into them.

The cost is that the more bloodline enhancement slots are added, the more attributes Cheng Tian needs to pay in advance as a cost.

However, after the entry was changed, the logic changed. The acquisition of the bloodline enhancement slot changed from a random number to a controllable number. The enhancement slot, which could originally be obtained directly by consuming items, now requires Cheng Tian to obtain it by defeating and plundering enemies.

It seems to have increased the difficulty of obtaining it, but at the same time it has reduced the risk of a sharp drop in attributes.

Want a bloodline enhancement gauge? Just take it from an enemy!

Thus, the biggest negative factor of the [Orochi Primal Gene]—the risk of at most reducing all attributes by 14 at once—was temporarily eliminated... However, Cheng Tian was not in a hurry to use it. Since this thing is a primitive gene, it means that there is a possibility of cultivation and cloning.

Everyone has their own expertise, and just making assumptions is useless. Cheng Tian quickly called over Wu Tan, whose hair on his head was becoming increasingly sparse, to help him take a look.

Comrade Utan only glanced at it before making a gesture as if he were about to have an angina attack, clutching his heart.

"Boss... if this continues, you'll really lose your precious research ape!"

While clutching his heart, Utan wore a pained yet joyful expression.

The pain is, of course, his own energy and hair. As for the pleasure... what could be more exciting and joyful for a genetic research ape than rare genes?

Utan cannot yet assert that he can clone this precious crimson primordial gene, after all, it is an item dropped by the world-class BOSS Orochi, and obtaining it will certainly come at a considerable cost.

However, even if cloning is possible, there are definitely some limitations on its use and quantity. It would also cost a considerable amount. Whether the 30 that Cheng Tian just received and hasn't even had a chance to enjoy is still an unknown.

Moreover, it's not just the giant snake's original genome that's costing money.

The Orochi clone, the Yugi Muto clone, the Hata brothers clone, and the subsequent development of the Metal Dinosaur, etc., are all money-burning projects!

In addition, the upgrades to the gold and dark gold items that Cheng Tian and Eileen just acquired are also money-devouring beasts. Even if Eileen's savings are included, it is clear that they are not enough. They will probably need to sell some things to fill the gap, or go to the Interlude dungeon to loot some loot.

However, after confirming his current situation, Cheng Tian became radiant.

Spending money for your interests and enjoyment is worthwhile!
His actions were so smooth and effortless that they left Comrade Eileen completely bewildered.

Especially when she saw the giant serpent gene that Utan was holding like the Ring of Power, and the item descriptions showing the drastic changes that appeared on it, she couldn't help but rub her eyes, wondering if she had seen it wrong before.

Although this half-elf girl already knew that Cheng Tian possessed an incredibly powerful top-tier talent that granted him extra skills after each dungeon run, and even knew that the Stand World had a bug-like skill called time stop, she was still in the early stages of exploring the entirely new 'data manipulation'... not to mention her, even Cheng Tian himself was still in the early stages of exploration.

All I can say is that being by Cheng Tian's side is a constant source of constant fear and unease.

Cheng Tian, ​​on the other hand, simply got a whiteboard and started listing the interlude instances that he might need.

In the "Demon Village" dungeon, continue advancing towards the Demon King's Castle. If you're lucky enough to randomly obtain a Red Shock Orb, you should be able to make a small profit.

In the FATE dungeon, you can help your tomboy find that old priest Kirei Kotobukiya to avenge her. Theoretically, there should be many opportunities to fulfill the bounty hunter's objectives, and you might even be able to try to plunder certain bloodlines.

In the Knights of the Round Table dungeon, the Knights' Festival will inevitably lead to an expedition against Grand Duke Garibaldi, and as the birthplace of the Slicing Technique and treasure chests, the income here will definitely be substantial.

The Twin Towers Challenge is a good way to relax and play a round when you have some free time.

"What else was there... Never mind, I'll just take a trip to Demon Village first."

Cheng Tian made the decision happily.

(End of this chapter)