He could imagine a body identical in appearance and physique to his teammates, but how could he envision that body's genetic map? How could he ensure its internal structure was precisely the same as his teammates'? How could he guarantee the exact match of blood type or physical construction? In the world, two identical leaves could not be found; similarly, what he created was merely a "likeness" of a team member, not the genuine article!

"In other words, unless we immediately freeze the teammate the moment they die, we'll have to pay an extra thousand Reward Points to resurrect them. That's still better than using double the Reward Points and Subplot Credits in the 'Main God' space for revival, right?" Zheng Zha let out a breath, a thought suddenly striking him, and he began calculating exactly how many Reward Points he had acquired in this horror film world. Excluding the 4000 Reward Points gained from acquiring the Death God Bracelet, he had no idea how many Reward Points he earned in the jungle. He had continuously barraged the monkeys with multi-barreled machine gun fire, perhaps killing several hundred or a thousand.

Afterward, that explosion had annihilated countless monkeys, but he couldn't be sure if the total number killed reached four thousand. (If he calculated carefully, Chu Xuan should have around three thousand Reward Points, and the Subplot Credits should also be minimal. If they returned to the 'Main God' space, he could be revived at a very low cost, but—) Zheng Zha hesitated greatly. Firstly, he didn't know his own Reward Points.

However, the Subplot Credits were definitively sufficient. When he left the 'Main God' space, he possessed one B-level and one C-level Subplot Credit. After completing the Death God Bracelet subplot, he now held two B-level Subplot Credits. In other words, as long as he had enough Reward Points, he could completely resurrect Chu Xuan.

Because of his own strength—no matter how powerful he was alone—without partners to rely on, without allies to assist him, he lacked the confidence to challenge the Scorpion King subplot. He needed Chu Xuan! Zheng Zha gritted his teeth. Even though it meant wasting a B-level Subplot Credit, if he could successfully complete the Scorpion King subplot, he would gain ten thousand Reward Points and two B-level Subplot Credits.

Rather than stingily holding onto this B-level Subplot Credit, only to be driven back or killed upon arrival, it was better to resurrect the strong man, Chu Xuan, and face the challenge of the Scorpion King's treasure together! "'Main God,' resurrect Chu Xuan." Zheng Zha held the Scripture of Resurrection, standing at the altar, silently chanting in his heart. This was the activation phrase for the resurrection program the 'Main God' had given him when speaking to him, provided the Reward Points and Subplot Credits were sufficient. Utter the name of that person; if that person has already been resurrected once, it is invalid.

If not yet resurrected, then resurrection will occur. "Deducting eight thousand Reward Points, one B-level Subplot Credit, resurrection initiated." Following the 'Main God's' solemn voice echoing in his ears, Zheng Zha watched as a cinematic projection materialized a meter above the altar. A figure was silently fighting atop a tall building, wielding two thick handguns, relentlessly sweeping them toward the ghosts attacking from all sides. In the end, he actually raised a handgun and fired it into his own abdomen.

Then, the man silently fell to the ground, stretching out a hand as if reaching for the bright moon in the sky. As this cinematic projection vanished, information flooded into his mind. In that instant, he felt as if he saw a boy crying incessantly inside, yet the tears could never escape his body, growing from a child of a few years old into the adult Chu Xuan—that spectacled, perpetually detached and indifferent man. Inside his icy heart, (typed by Feiku) was actually brimming with unshed tears.

No sensation of pain, no sense of taste, no touch, no smell. Only at this moment did he finally understand why this man had said the cuisine looked good when the Ju-On entities departed. Indeed, he could only see. For some reason, Zheng Zha felt a profound blockage in his heart.

Based on this information, this wasn't an illness, but a genetic stripping away of these senses. Unless the genes could be altered, as the stereoscopic projection faded, Chu Xuan slowly appeared before him. He extended a hand: "Chu Xuan, help me." "I'm not dead, or rather, I've been resurrected? Why should I help you?" "Because I have a way to let you feel pain, to feel joy, to experience taste, and all the sensations a normal person should possess.

I have a way to help you!" Chu Xuan's appearance was unchanged, still wearing glasses. He touched his chest, then asked Zheng Zha coolly. Zheng Zha's reply caused Chu Xuan to show an expression beyond mildness for the first time. For the first time, his fingers trembled slightly.

He touched the cold stone of the altar, then asked calmly, "Tell me. If your method is genuinely feasible—with at least a fifty percent chance of success—then I don't mind assisting you." Zheng Zha was overjoyed. He knew he had grasped the softest point in Chu Xuan's heart, the only true yearning of this man. He quickly spoke: "Unlocking the Gene Lock is divided into five levels.

The first level enhances human combat instinct, essentially releasing the battle instincts of ancient humans. That is the first level. The second level is controlling over ninety percent of one's strength and body—for example, controlling the diaphragm, controlling hearing, controlling muscles..." As he spoke, one of Zheng Zha's arms swelled disproportionately, its size nearly three times that of an ordinary person. Chu Xuan seemed to grasp something already, furrowing his brow slightly, and then said, "Continue." "The third level concerns the brain.

Humans only utilize a small percentage of their brains, but the third level begins to continuously unlock other regions. For instance, I can simulate your reasoning and thought processes with about forty to fifty percent effectiveness. Unlocking the Gene Lock to the third level is simulation." "The fourth level—this is the level that can change your destiny. Unlocking the Gene Lock to the fourth level allows you to alter your genes; at the peak of the fourth level, you can even reassemble your gene chains.

Remember those many enhancement attributes in the 'Space'? Those are gene chains inherited by ancient people who unlocked the fourth level of the Gene Lock and gained formidable power. If you reach the fourth level of unlocking the Gene Lock, you can change your genes and possess everything a human should have—to feel pain with us, to cry, to eat, to laugh joyfully together. Help me, Chu Xuan; I need your intellect!" Chu Xuan adjusted his glasses.

He suddenly inquired: "There are five levels to unlocking the Gene Lock, correct? What kind of power does the fifth level bestow?" Zheng Zha paused, thought for a moment, and replied, "The fifth level is energy control. I don't fully understand what that means; perhaps it refers to..." "Inner cultivation, cultivation techniques, Blood Race energy, magic," Chu Xuan said, stepping down from the altar as he spoke. "These are all skills involving controllable energy.

If genetic enhancements based on bloodlines are derived from the fourth level of the Gene Lock, then the fifth level's energy control could very well create these controllable energy skills. If the theory of unlocking the Gene Lock is true, then my previous confusion can be completely reasoned out." Chu Xuan walked toward the periphery of the ruins as he spoke. Zheng Zha stared blankly at Chu Xuan. After a long moment, he exclaimed joyfully, "So you agree to help me?

Hahaha, you've agreed to help me, haven't you? Hahaha!" "Stop shouting. First, tell me what happened after I died." "Basically, all of that. I originally thought that once the Scripture of Resurrection fell into this abyss, I would never get it back, and it would require double its value—I might die before I could ever accumulate enough.

If it weren't for the provocation from the Demon Reincarnation Squad, I probably wouldn't have resolved to return here." In his tent, Zheng Zha recounted everything that had transpired since the Ju-On incident in meticulous detail—about all the main team members, Zhang Jie's status as a guide, his own position as captain and understanding of the 'Main God' space, team combat, and even mentioning the two special teams, the Demon Reincarnation Squad and the Godly Reincarnation Squad. He even gave a rough account of himself and his clone. Then, Zheng Zha watched Chu Xuan sit there, silently writing something. "Analyzing from the beginning.

First, I previously hypothesized that the 'Main God' wasn't trying to kill us, but rather forcing our evolution, always placing us on the verge of birth and death. At that time, facing the Indian Team with your strength was a battle slightly exceeding the Central Continent Team's power at the moment. Based on the strength distribution you described, and the fact that the Central Continent Team lacked a captain then, total annihilation was almost certain. Yet, the Central Continent Team achieved an almost perfect victory in that battle, save for the loss of Zero Point, the key to victory..." Chu Xuan spoke while marking something on the paper.

"'Main God' awarded the Central Continent Team one point. Next, they entered Final Destination 2, a baffling type of horror movie where total annihilation was entirely possible. If difficulty correlates with the movie's sequel number, wiping out the team in Final Destination 2 shouldn't be overly difficult. But in reality, as Zhang Jie achieved his self-liberation, the team survived with minimal damage; only cannon fodder died." "Thus, the Central Continent Team gains another point.

So, immediately following the conclusion of Final Destination 2, they entered Alien 4—a world with incorrect location, inconsistent difficulty, and unsuitable monster strength. This was a horror film world capable of total annihilation, yet the Central Continent Team survived without significant losses; again, only cannon fodder died. Under these circumstances, if I were the 'Main God,' the Central Continent Team's evaluation would completely surpass those of the Demon and Godly teams. Therefore, they were next arranged to confront the Demon Reincarnation Squad.

If the Central Continent Team continued to win, the 'Main God' would likely nurture them fully, meaning continuously escalating the difficulty to force their evolution, as the Central Continent Team's potential surpassed the maximum potential team the 'Main God' had calculated: the Demon Reincarnation Squad." "But the Central Continent Team failed. In other words, their evaluation points reset to zero. If my deduction is correct, in the next horror film, we will face the difficulty level faced by ordinary reincarnation teams, not the specialized level set by the 'Main God.'" Chu Xuan finally finished writing on the paper, looking at it as he spoke: "The order of resurrection is generally as follows; we can discuss it further when we return. Let me state this clearly first: I have already died once and do not wish to die again.

Therefore, I do not want to have any conflicts with you. If conflicts arise in the future, I grant you the right to voice your opinions and modify my plans. That is all." Zheng Zha did not take the piece of paper; he merely stated calmly, "I have no objection to the order of resurrection, but my only requirement is that all former members of the Central Continent Team must be resurrected. I do not wish for them to remain forever dormant in the darkness." Chu Xuan silently scribbled a few more lines on the paper, then said, "No problem.

Provided their strength passes muster, I do not want any team members slowing us down, unless they are willing to act as bait during dangerous missions. Let's put this topic aside for now and return to the main subject: we must complete the Scorpion King mission within these few dozen days. Based on the difficulty you described, we are likely facing a bitter fight, so I do not wish for your combat strength to be depleted before entering the pyramid. You were forced to flee last time because you wasted power on unnecessary things." "Therefore, let's purchase incendiary bombs and raze the forest to the ground.

Since this isn't a tropical rainforest or a humid jungle, but a valley jungle in a desert region, let it burn. It should be completely incinerated within three days." (Strong, incredibly bold—it seems these Reward Points and a B-level Subplot Credit were not wasted.) Zheng Zha looked at Chu Xuan somewhat dumbfounded. This man before him was still so insane and audacious. He hadn't previously considered using fire to destroy the forest, but if this method truly worked, they could likely reach the Scorpion King's pyramid with ease.

Moreover, there weren't just ten thousand monkeys there..." "Don't even dream of getting Reward Points from the monkeys. If my deduction is correct, the monkeys killed by burning the forest probably won't count for points. Also, I advise you not to set foot even half a step into that forest." He jumped to...