Chapter 2648 - 2647: Genetic Lock, Skull

Moreover, we all know that typically, dealing with an eerie entity that follows a single set of rules is already distressing enough.

But despite the distress, there is still a way to resolve it.

However, if you encounter an entity with multiple sets of rules, survival becomes extremely difficult.

Because you have no idea if a certain action of yours would violate one of its rules.

This is precisely the situation at White Bone Ridge.

The eeriness here isn't just in quantity.

Moreover, they carry quite a few rules.

To overcome these rules, there are generally only two ways.

Either act according to the rules of the eeriness; in this case, as long as you don't violate the rules, you can remain unscathed.

The eeriness absolutely cannot break the rules.

Otherwise, it would instantly be punished by the entire Heavenly Burial Grounds.

The second way is to disregard the rules and push through all eeriness with sheer strength.

The downside of this is that you would become an enemy to all eerie entities.

The eeriness across the Heavenly Burial Grounds and even the Ancient Gods would harbor malice towards you.

Because you have broken the rules of the Heavenly Burial Grounds.

Even if by sheer luck, you manage to kill one or two eerie entities.

The final outcome still wouldn't be favorable.

You would still be discovered by more eerie entities and ultimately killed.

So neither of these outcomes is truly good.

For this reason, roughly half of those who enter the Heavenly Burial Grounds perish.

Yet there are still countless people arriving here daily.

Simply because the rewards here are incredibly abundant.

Much like right now, a skull appears in front of the people.

The skull must be from a person whose head was severed after death, the flesh having fully decayed.

Leaving only a gleaming white bone head.

At this moment, the entire skull emits a faint golden light.

This situation implies that the owner of the skull placed all their legacy within it before they died.

If you acquire this skull, you could receive the entire legacy of a formidable figure.

Imagine.

The group just came in and stumbled upon such a valuable treasure.

Then how many treasures might be buried throughout the Heavenly Burial Grounds?

Seeing the skull, Qingsong Daoist and a few others were somewhat tempted.

Though being in White Bone Ridge, no one made any rash moves and their hearts were tightly wound.

At this moment, Qingsong Daoist glanced around.

Finding nothing unusual.

He said, "Everyone, the treasure is right in front of us, wouldn't it be a pity to miss out?"

"Why don't you provide cover for me while I retrieve it."

Qiu Baiyin actually disagrees somewhat with Qingsong Daoist.

After all, their main goal this time is to find the Dragon God Sect's King's Collection.

That's the greatest treasure.

Qiu Baiyin didn't want unnecessary troubles.

But Qingsong Daoist, You Jin, and the Two-headed Bear were somewhat tempted.

Qiu Baiyin thought it over, after all the journey ahead necessitates mutual support.

It's unwise to strain relationships right from the start.

So he didn't oppose but instead advised,

"Be careful, White Bone Ridge isn't a place of goodwill; if anything feels off, retreat immediately."

"No treasure can surpass the value of your own life."

Qingsong Daoist nodded slightly.

As he takes a step forward, a faint green Spiritual Energy begins to surge from his hand.

Soon, this Spiritual Energy transforms into branches.

Every branch looks indistinguishable from real ones.

Qingsong Daoist, having acquired enlightenment from the pine on the cliff's edge, deeply researched the Wood Attribute.

Once these branches are conjured, they start extending on the ground, gradually approaching the skull.

Throughout this process, everyone was worried something unexpected might happen, so they held their breaths, not daring to exhale heavily.

Xu Zimei glanced at the skull, frowning slightly.

He exchanged a look with Zhou Yanjun.

Actually, Xu Zimei had previously asked Zhou Yanjun, learning that there were no eerie entities or Ancient Gods during the Old Universe era.

These entities likely emerged after the destruction of the Old Universe.

"That skull isn't right."

While everyone focused on their surroundings to prevent surprises.

Zhou Yanjun concentrated on the skull itself.

He examined it closely.

Saying to Xu Zimei.

"There's a presence of the Genetic Lock on it."

Actually, the Genetic Lock is related to the Old Universe's cultivation approach.

Earlier, Xu Zimei discussed it with Zhou Yanjun.

Previously, while passing through the dungeon stairs, Xu Zimei had seen some murals and eight words.

Ascension of the flesh, genes become divine.

Xu Zimei couldn't comprehend these eight words then but after discussing with Zhou Yanjun, he understood.

Because these eight words describe the cultivation system of the Old Universe.

The so-called Ascension of the flesh.

The meaning roughly suggests that in the New Universe, the Divine Soul and True Fate are considered the most crucial carriers.

That's why often, even if a person's body is extensively damaged, they can revive from a drop of blood without any influence.

Yet the Divine Soul and True Fate must remain unaffected, or else they'd suffer severe damage.

In contrast, the Old Universe believes that flesh is the most vital part of a living being.

When a person is newly born, wisdom is inexperienced, consciousness is vague.

Only the flesh is the healthiest element.

They pursue the path of flesh ascension.

And how does one ascend the flesh, that's explained in the second half of the sentence, genes become divine.

They discovered that inside every living being, there exists an element known as genes.

Whether human, animal, or any other race.

Every race possesses its own genes.

If one can alter their genes, undergo gene recombination, then their potential and strength would undergo a revolutionary change.

That's why the phrase Ascension of the flesh, genes become divine exists.

Xu Zimei didn't ask for more details.

Because his current cultivation system follows the New Universe path, why worry about Old Universe matters?

The Old Universe isn't necessarily stronger than the New Universe.

So upon hearing Genetic Lock, Xu Zimei knows it's definitely related to cultivation.

He asked, "What is the Genetic Lock?"

"When a person's genes recombine erroneously, their physical body undergoes mutations."

"At this point, genes are akin to being locked by a lock.

The Genetic Lock must be unlocked through special methods, otherwise this person can't continue cultivating."

Zhou Yanjun explained.

"This skull seems to be sealed by the Genetic Lock."

"But something is peculiar."

"Because I can't sense its genes."

"Can one still sense genes in a dead person?" Xu Zimei asked curiously.