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Chapter 190 Repair Experiment [Seeking Monthly Tickets]

Chu Xuan's control over the small island nation was thorough. The Central Continent Team's experimental base alone was at least half the size of a city.

After all, the world of Gods and Demons is set in a rather ancient era.

Fang Ge left the dragon lantern behind when she was moving supplies, so that Chu Xuan could study it.

"There has been no progress in the research on the energy source of the dragon lantern... so far."

Chu Xuan said calmly, "However, the utilization of the dragon lantern's energy has already formed an industrial chain."

"This life energy seems to contain some kind of runic element... like the aura of the dead, it's targeted. It has a peculiar effect on promoting the development of monsters."

Upon hearing this, the pragmatist Fang Ge waved his hand and said, "I'm not interested in theory; I only care about results."

Chu Xuan didn't keep them in suspense any longer. He opened the door to the research lab and displayed the results.

There are thirteen ancient dragon prototypes, soaking in a special culture solution covered by dragon lanterns.

Except for the Qilin, which is a unique item, there are two of each of the other six ancient dragons.

"The extras are all defective products."

As if noticing the confusion in their eyes, Chu Xuan explained:

"The research data from the international gene technology company includes data on the cultivation of ancient dragon species. Even without additional dragon jade, it is not difficult to create another body based on the original."

"It only has the body of an ancient dragon... so the energy core was replaced with the dragon jade of an ordinary monster, right?" Fang Ge asked knowingly after sensing it for a moment.

"For example, the substandard 'Flaming Dragon's Embrace' was made by replacing it with a dragon jade from a third-tier fire dragon. As long as it undergoes [Spirit Infusion], it can barely be considered an A-grade equipment."

Chu Xuan nodded and continued, "As for the genuine product... barring any unforeseen circumstances, it will be among the top-tier A-grade equipment. The Blazing Body can even reach the AA-grade level."

It has to be said that the term "spirit infusion" is very down-to-earth in the context of "The Legend of Sword and Fairy".

"You wouldn't want to use...that soul, would you?"

Fang Ge had some guesses about the materials Chu Xuan had envisioned.

Amid the confusion of the other two, Chu Xuan gave an affirmative reply: "A soul, as long as it masters the Light of the Mind, is still extraordinary, even if it cannot compare to a true dragon soul."

—They really made the most of everything…

Fang Ge expressed his appreciation for this act of "turning waste into treasure".

After getting a general understanding of the situation, it was time to move on to the main event: repairing the damaged inner light.

The group arrived at a secret room, roughly a hundred square meters in size. The materials of the walls and floor were quite unusual, covered with intricate engravings, clearly indicating some extraordinary purpose.

Chu Xuan quietly placed the [Undying Blade] in the center.

"What is this for?" Zhao Yingkong asked curiously, since her brother-in-law's soul was inside.

Chu Xuan answered calmly, "[Opening the door] can collect human souls... We'll need it later."

Li Shuaixi, who was standing to the side, touched his nose. He had been somewhat puzzled by the conversation between the captain and the strategist earlier... but now he had completely figured it out.

To increase the success rate of the experiment, Fang Ge opened up a corner of his inner world, allowing the effects of the Bodhi tree to cover this area.

As a meticulous researcher, Chu Xuan began keeping an experimental log.

"Experiment No. 002, the repair of the heart and light, began at 10:13 AM on [date]."

As soon as he finished speaking, a hidden door quietly opened, and a well-proportioned masked youth stepped out, his eyes filled with reverence and fervor as he looked at Chu Xuan.

Following Chu Xuan's instructions, the boy reached out and touched the fixed edge of the spiritual arrow, attempting to awaken the nascent form of his spiritual light.

then……

"what--"

His body convulsed violently, and a filthy spiritual aura emanated from him! Then... the masked youth fell into a state of demonic possession, and his body began to undergo violent mutations!

"It failed." Chu Xuan made his judgment immediately.

The probability of successfully awakening the Light of the Mind through the Insect Arrow is only about one in ten.

Although the losers may fall into inner demons and become flesh and blood monsters... even flesh and blood monsters will at least grasp a rudimentary form of the light of the mind.

This kind of individual no longer possesses the intelligence to sacrifice for Zhao Yingkong. Yet, it can still serve as decent material for a soul.

Fang Ge's power was overwhelmingly superior to the initial strength of the blank board.

With a single swing of the Xihe sword, he could completely annihilate the ever-growing mass of flesh. And his soul, as Chu Xuan had predicted, would likely be drawn into the gate.

As for how Chu Xuan retrieved the soul afterward... Fang Ge didn't care.

If they hadn't been informed beforehand, these reincarnation soldiers would only possess false memories and standardized personalities, not much different from mass-produced robots. They would have no will to live and would only make completing the experiment their life's goal.

Zhao Yingkong probably wouldn't be able to accept such an experiment.

Despite the failure of the first experiment, the group was not discouraged.

Chu Xuan made a few notes, and then proceeded to the second and third times...

They failed seven times in a row, and apart from the different distorted forms, there was no substantial difference.

It wasn't until the eighth experiment that Subject 009 awakened psychokinesis.

Then, he used the Sacrifice Technique from the Dao Heart Demon Seed, replenishing his heart light with his heart light, and offering up everything.

The Sharingan gave off a cool, refreshing feeling, and Zhao Yingkong clearly sensed that the violent thoughts she had been suppressing had been diluted somewhat.

Over this long period of time, she has not never lost control; it's just that within Fang Ge's inner world, she is easily brought under control.

Only Zhan Lan and Fang Ge have never experienced a situation where their inner demons completely overwhelm their self-awareness.

Things have progressed, Zhao Yingkong said softly, "The effect is very obvious."

Since everyone was a superhuman, they naturally didn't need to rest. The experiment continued, one after another.

Midway through, Chu Xuan used the replica soul crystals to select several of the highest quality souls from the [Opening Gate] and handed them over to Li Shuaixi to perform spirit infusion on the inferior ones first.

Time quickly passed to the fifteenth day. After using ninety-four test subjects and successfully performing eleven sacrifices...

The inner personality has long since "awakened".

"It feels like I slept for a very long time..."

Ri Sakura started chattering in Sakura's mind, "How long have I been asleep? You seem to have become very powerful."

Hearing her praise, Sakura's lips curved upwards slightly, and she then told her everything that had happened during this time.

The awakening of the inner personality gave everyone a boost of confidence, indicating that the experiment was nearing its end.

Twenty-two days passed, and another twenty experiments were conducted, with three successes.

With only a handful of Zhui Kong brothers remaining, Zhao Yingkong completely repaired the Light of the Soul, and even her soul was quietly separated.

This feeling is very intuitive... She now feels that her spiritual body is squeezed together with others, and there is a sense of suffocation.

“Then we can proceed to the next step… switch her out.” Chu Xuan indicated that he needed to communicate with the other personality.

"Hmm... Is there anything you want to say?" Riyo Sora's tone was melodious, like the sweet song of a nightingale.

"We need to set your physical parameters," Chu Xuan said bluntly.

(End of this chapter)