I Created a Sanctuary in Marvel

Chapter 86 The Lab's Latest Report: The Cornerstone of the Extraordinary!

Inside the Holy See, in the Papal Palace.

On the large desk lay several ancient magic books seized from the Hand headquarters, their pages yellowed and exuding a scent that was a mixture of musty and strange incense.

Ye Feng's fingers gently brushed over the distorted, seemingly alive symbols on the pages, his eyes gleaming with insight.

"It's interesting that the structure is different from the magic system inherited by Kamar-Taj and the Sanctuary of the Supreme, but in essence, they are almost the same."

"Most so-called magic is essentially a form of lending."

He leaned back slightly, the back of the chair bearing the weight of his thoughts.

"Borrowing power from dimensional demons and using these borrowed spells for a long time will irreversibly assimilate the spellcaster's body and soul to the corresponding magical source, thereby generating a magical foundation belonging to that system within the body."

"However, this seemingly successful process actually hides a deadly trap. When the user's life comes to an end, the magical essence accumulated through a lifetime of hard work will be ruthlessly taken away as interest by the original lenders, those dimensional demons."

"So that's how it is—a life-or-death deal."

Ye Feng finally came to a conclusion, his tone carrying a hint of understanding.

He knew that if he encountered some relatively law-abiding dimensional lords or demons, they might allow the borrowers to live peacefully until their natural death.

However, if the trading partner is a greedy and cunning being like Dormammu or Mephisto, the spellcaster's fate is often a swift and tragic end after the value has been squeezed dry.

This reminded him of the seeds of his own microcosm that he had sown. They were similar in form, both involving the giving and passing on of power, but his method was gentler, more efficient, and fundamentally different.

The Seed of the Microcosm is not only a seed of power, but also a two-way channel.

When the host dies, it can reclaim the essence of the host's lifelong cultivation. At the same time, during the long process of the host's cultivation and growth, the brilliance of the constantly burning and bursting microcosm will also flow back to the host, the source, like a trickle.

This is a symbiotic and win-win situation, not a one-sided plunder.

"Ring ring~"

Just as Ye Feng was immersed in contemplating the essence of magic, the internal communicator on the corner of the table rang urgently.

He pressed the answer button, and the voice of the head of the biology lab, slightly distorted with excitement, immediately came through: "Your Majesty! A major discovery! We have made a groundbreaking discovery!"

"Oh?"

"I'll be right there."

Ye Feng raised an eyebrow, showing interest.

He put down the heavy magic book in his hand, got up and left the papal hall, walking steadily and quickly toward the biological laboratory located deep within the sanctuary.

The laboratory was pure white, with various cutting-edge instruments humming softly, and the air was filled with the faint smell of disinfectant and some kind of culture medium.

The person in charge was already waiting at the door, his face flushed with excitement, clutching a thick report tightly in his hand.

"What happened? What exactly did you find?"

Ye Feng pushed open the door and entered, asking directly.

"Your Majesty, please see this latest analysis report!"

"These are the results of our deep sequencing and analysis of Mr. Logan's genome! It confirms your earlier astonishing hypothesis!"

The person in charge almost impatiently presented the document to Ye Feng, his fingers trembling slightly with excitement.

Ye Feng took the report, his eyes quickly scanning the complex data charts and summary conclusions. The person in charge, meanwhile, excitedly explained, speaking rapidly:

"As you can see, this is a large amount of genetic sample data that we have accumulated in the past. Whether it is ordinary humans or awakened mutants, their basic genetic framework is surprisingly similar, except for that decisive difference, the presence and expression of the X gene."

"Based on your earlier hypothesis about the x-gene of all humanity, we have collected a large number of volunteer samples from around the world and provided subsidies for in-depth research."

"However, in the gene sequences of countless ordinary humans, we have always struggled to pinpoint the legendary recessive X gene. It seems to exist entirely, or is hidden beyond the detection limits of our technology."

"But just recently, we conducted a series of new induced resonance experiments using active gene samples extracted from Lord Logan's blood, which were collected from the battlefield."

"A change has occurred! Your Majesty, an unprecedented change has occurred!"

The person in charge's voice suddenly rose, filled with the ecstatic joy of discovering a new continent.

He quickly pulled out another stack of data charts from the side and spread them out in front of Ye Feng.

"In the past, we have also tried to use activated X genes to resonate and induce latent X genes in the hope of converting them from recessive to dominant, but without exception, all of them have failed."

"But this time, using Lord Logan's genes as the inducing agent, the experiment was actually successful!"

He pointed to a set of wildly fluctuating gene sequence maps: "Look here, Your Majesty! This is a real-time record of the genetic reactions of the experimental sample after it came into contact with Lord Logan's genetic energy field!"

"Although this high-intensity resonance wave lasted only a few seconds, we clearly and accurately captured the unique energy characteristics and sequence changes characteristic of the X gene when it is activated!"

"After obtaining this crucial clue, we immediately worked overtime to conduct repeated experiments on all the previously sealed and marked ordinary gene samples using Lord Logan's gene energy field."

The person in charge beamed with barely suppressed excitement.

"The results are astonishing! Those seemingly ordinary gene samples, which were originally without any abnormalities, all showed varying degrees of X gene activity under the stimulation of Lord Logan's gene energy!"

He took a deep breath and concluded in an almost declarative tone: "Your Majesty, your guess is correct! Humans and mutants most likely share a common ancestor with divine potential!"

"Only a select few, through a series of fortuitous events, have activated this divine power dormant within their bloodline; many more, however, may never awaken this innate strength in their entire lives!"

Ye Feng listened to the report from the person in charge without showing much surprise on his face.

This result, to some extent, confirms his speculation based on past life memories and observations in this life, now only with strong support from scientific data.

He was more concerned about the next step.

"So, according to your research, why can't the X gene be naturally activated in the vast majority of ordinary people?"

Ye Feng raised a crucial question: he wanted to know if there were other, more universal activation paths besides relying on the microcosm system.

Upon hearing this, the person in charge's excited expression subsided slightly, and he fell into a brief moment of thought before cautiously replying after a few seconds: "Based on the current experimental data and theoretical models, we initially judge that the key bottleneck is likely to lie in life energy."

He organized his thoughts and elaborated further: "We believe that the activation and stable expression of the X gene requires a sufficiently powerful and matching special energy supply and drive."

"Some X genes inherently possess relatively weak potential, or have gradually fallen into deep dormancy due to a lack of energy stimulation during the long history of human evolution."

"Others may remain in a low-level state of activity, only needing a suitable opportunity to fully awaken."

"To reawaken those deeply dormant X genes, an exceptionally large and precise energy surge is required to break their dormancy."

"But even so, success is not guaranteed, as there are still risks related to individual differences and genetic stability."

"energy--"

Ye Feng repeated the word thoughtfully, and several familiar names and images flashed through his mind: the Fantastic Four.

The four, led by Reed Richards and Susan Storm, were originally outstanding scientists and ordinary people.

An unexpected space mission exposed him to intense cosmic rays, triggering a physical mutation that awakened powerful superpowers.

Their experience perfectly matches the external high-energy shock activation mode described by the laboratory director.

Even stronger evidence comes from their descendants, especially their son Franklin Richards, an Omega-level mutant who is famous in the Marvel Universe for being able to create the universe with his bare hands in bed as a child and was regarded as a potential energy source by Galactus.

This powerful bloodline inheritance is very likely because the X-gene of the parents was filled and optimized by cosmic rays, a top-level energy source, and passed on to the next generation as a more perfect foundation.

"So, it's indeed possible to awaken the X gene through external energy infusion?"

Ye Feng confirmed.

"It's theoretically feasible, but the risk is extremely high!"

"Based on our current understanding of X-gene diversity and your conjecture about its origin from divine power, many X-genes, once activated, possess terrifying power levels."

"A brutal infusion of external energy will most likely cause the awakened person's physical body to be unable to withstand it, resulting in instantaneous genetic collapse and death."

The person in charge immediately emphasized this.

He then shifted his focus, proposing a more conservative approach: "In comparison, we prefer to study the natural awakening path from within, or to find methods that can gently guide and gradually unleash potential."

"So, what if it's a combination of internal and external approaches?"

"For example, if we first strengthen the physical body and mind through basic cultivation methods to increase an individual's energy capacity and control, and then provide precise and gentle energy guidance or stimulation from the outside, could this significantly increase the probability of safe awakening?"

Ye Feng immediately pressed for more information, his mind quick and sharp.

"Theoretically, this is indeed the most ideal and most likely path to success!"

"However, Your Majesty, we must admit that even so, we cannot guarantee 100% success."

"After all, a significant portion of the human X gene may have completely degenerated over countless generations."

It broke apart, lost all activity, and became just an ordinary gene fragment, no longer capable of bearing any extraordinary power.

The person in charge's eyes lit up, affirming Ye Feng's idea, but still maintaining the rigor of a scientist.

"I see."

Ye Feng nodded, his eyes shining even brighter. Although the person in charge hadn't given a definitive answer, they had pointed him in the right direction.