Chapter 2116 - 1624: The Choice

The massive metal door of the storage room slowly closed, separating inside and outside.

Once the door was completely closed, the old man hoarsely said to Su Mo.

"Push me closer to the wall!"

"Alright!"

Su Mo pushed the old man towards the metal wall.

The old man carefully observed the subtle patterns on the wall, his aged face revealing an excited expression.

"Heaven rewards those who are dedicated, I finally found it."

"Master, how can you be sure it’s here?"

Su Mo asked curiously.

"Because it has special markings left by my ancestors, which can only be understood by the ruler of the Black Light Empire. The entire fortress was indeed built by the Divine Race, but this hidden chamber was designed by people of my lineage."

The old man hoarsely explained.

"So how do we open it? That artificial intelligence, God’s Eye, has already perished."

Su Mo asked worriedly.

"Don’t worry, our ancestors from the Black Light Empire naturally left a backdoor. As long as one has the purest Black Light bloodline, the hidden chamber can be opened."

"Understood."

Su Mo’s mouth twitched slightly, confirming that everyone has their own selfishness.

"But with my current physical state, I cannot open this door."

The old man suddenly said hoarsely.

Su Mo was slightly startled and asked puzzledly.

"Why? If it’s just identification recognition, it shouldn’t be that strenuous?"

Su Mo was also somewhat unclear about the situation.

"My body has been specially modified, and after arriving in the Negative Universe, I was subjected to high levels of Negative Energy Pollution, causing my gene sequence to mutate and become impure, so I can’t open it."

"What should we do then?"

"Therefore, this door can only be opened by you."

The old man raised his head and stared at Su Mo.

"Ah? Are you joking, Master? You can’t open it, there’s no way I can, where would I get the authority."

Su Mo was stunned upon hearing this.

"You don’t have it now, but that doesn’t mean you won’t in a moment. Here, take this."

As the old man spoke, he shakily took out a bottle of black Genetic Injector.

"What is this?"

Su Mo was astonished at the Genetic Injector handed by the old man but still reached out to take it.

"This is a VI-type Genetic Injector made from the extraction of my purest blood, a Blackening Potion. Once used, you will obtain the complete Black Light Empire bloodline. Not only will your strength greatly increase, but you’ll also automatically grasp the blackening talent."

The old man said, while coughing, not telling Su Mo that to prevent the extinction of the Black Light bloodline, he had extracted his own authority, thus making him unable to open the door.

"Master."

Su Mo was deeply moved upon hearing this.

"However, before injection, there are some risks I need to clarify for you."

The old man immediately said.

"Say it, master."

Su Mo took a deep breath and said.

"I need to tell you about the risk of injecting the VI-type Genetic Potion. According to my original plan, injecting the VI-type Genetic Potion should have been straightforward, but since you used Divine Potion, everything is different."

The old man hoarsely explained.

"Eh, how’s it different?"

Su Mo asked, slightly startled.

"If I’m not mistaken, you should have the Light Sequence Gene within you. There’s a high chance you’ve injected the VI-type Genetic Potion, a Divine Potion, and this sequence gene is repulsive to the Blackened Sequence. Thus, if you inject the Blackening Genetic Injector, there are likely three outcomes."

"What are the three outcomes?"

"The first result is, light and darkness repel each other, the gene chain collapses, and you’ll die from explosion! The second result is ineffective injection, and the third result is the Blackening Potion suppressing the Light Sequence gene within you. I believe the third result has the highest possibility because your body is heavily polluted with Negative Energy, greatly enhancing the effect of the Blackening Genetic Potion."

The old man gravely said to Su Mo.

Su Mo took a breath after hearing the old man’s analysis.

The old man continued, "I have said all there is to say, it’s up to you to weigh the risks and benefits."

Su Mo took several deep breaths, feeling quite conflicted, as if standing at a crossroads: abandon the injection to preserve the Light Sequence Gene within him.

Or inject the Genetic Potion, taking a gamble to suppress the Light Sequence Gene for the treasure inheritance.

The old man did not hasten Su Mo, quietly waiting for him to make his choice.

After several minutes, Su Mo’s gaze grew more determined, and he said to the old man.

"Master, I choose to inject!"

"Very well, before injection, there are some precautions to tell you."

The old man showed a satisfied expression upon hearing Su Mo, realizing he hadn’t chosen the wrong person.

"Master, speak."

"Any VI-type Genetic Potion injection is extremely risky, and your case with the injection is exponentially more dangerous. After injecting, you will experience intense pain, which is a normal reaction, and what you need to do is persist. You must not faint. As long as you get through it, your life will undergo radical change."

The old man’s eyes grew increasingly fervent as he spoke.

This is his final major gamble.

"Understood."

Su Mo nodded in agreement.

"You can inject now, I’ll be watching you."

The old man hoarsely remarked.

Su Mo did not hesitate, taking off the VI-generation Bio Armor covering his body, and swiftly injecting the VI-type Genetic Injector into his body.

Immediately after injecting, Su Mo felt his heart suddenly lock, and his entire body began violently convulsing, intense pain instantly engulfing his brain.

He stumbled and fell to his knees, but fortunately managed to prop himself up with one hand, avoiding a full collapse.

At this moment, Su Mo felt every nerve in his body being scalded.

The intense pain made even breathing excruciatingly hurt.

His skin began to crack densely, like withered ground.

Veins protruded on Su Mo’s forehead, his eyes bulging and bloodshot.

And this was just the beginning, as gene sequence mutations and conflicts started within him, causing suffocating pain.

Despite Su Mo’s strong will, he couldn’t help but make sounds of agony, struggling painfully on the floor.

"Hold on!"

The old man watched Su Mo struggle, hoarsely and deeply encouraging him.

This threshold is one nobody can help him cross.

The creator, Swallower, watched the immensely pained Su Mo, speaking lowly to the old man.

"Old man, you’re certain there’s no issue?"

"Whether there’s an issue depends on him, not me."

The old man replied hoarsely.

The creator, Swallower, could only quietly watch.

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Outside the storage, Kathuler, and others were waiting at the entrance.

Everyone’s expressions were unpleasant, but Coret was relaxed, quietly timing.

"Humph, wasted effort, can’t even watch the outcome."

Attic complained dissatisfiedly.

"What can you do, he’s just that favored."

Adomo agreed unhappily.

"Enough, whatever decision the lord makes is his concern, we just need to obey."

Kathuler replied sternly.

"Are you truly resigned, Kathuler? You used to be closest and trusted by the lord."

Coret spoke up.

"None of your business."

Kathuler retorted bluntly.