Chapter 76: Request for Help
[Dragon King Spitting Water]: Let's not talk about that right now. Help me think of a solution first, fellow native.
[Dragon King Spitting Water]: By the way, is there any method to rapidly increase strength without serious side effects?
[Seeker of Dao]: You really think too highly of reality.
[Seeker of Dao]: Fine, I give up. Methods to quickly enhance strength? Of course they exist. It just depends on whether you dare to use them.
Wu Tong was utterly speechless at this group leader, but still offered some suggestions.
[Seeker of Dao]: Among what we currently have in the group, there are only a few options for quickly boosting power: Eye of God, Herrscher Core, Path, Super Genes, Rider Belt, and the Naming System from Rimuru's world.
[Seeker of Dao]: Everything else requires long-term cultivation methods. Judging from your situation, you probably don't have the time for that.
After Wu Tong's explanation, the rest of the group began to surface.
[World-Wandering Mortal]: The Eye of God can indeed increase strength quickly, but it has serious side effects. Due to contractual reasons, I can't go into detail, but I don't recommend it.
Zhongli spoke first, not to promote his own power system, but to dissuade Gu Ruoli from choosing the Eye of God route.
[Crimson Kite Immortal]: Same here. The Herrscher Core contains Honkai energy, and the group leader should be well aware of the nature of Honkai energy.
[Dragon King Spitting Water]: Of course I know. Alright, that knocks out two options right off the bat.
[Passerby]: Actually three. Rider belts all have side effects. Everyone knows that—enemy and self draw from the same source.
[Passerby]: That's not too bad in itself, but the main issue is the belts I currently have are all from the Faiz series, which come with even stronger side effects.
[Dragon King Spitting Water]: Then forget it. I don't want to become a beach guardian.
Hearing Menyaishi's words, Gu Ruoli immediately waved her hands in refusal.
Just then, March 7 also spoke up.
[Photo Princess]: For increasing strength, the Path can boost combat power quickly—but that's something unique to our world.
[Photo Princess]: If the group leader doesn't want to redeem it through the mall, then you'll have to come over yourself and undergo the gaze of an Aeon to possibly set foot on a Path.
[Dragon King Spitting Water]: Rejected. I'm not showing up in front of a being like an Aeon before I have self-preservation capabilities.
[Moe King]: That only leaves the Naming System from our world, and the Angelic Gene Modification.
[Moe King]: I'm sure the group leader already understands both of these methods well. It's just a matter of choosing.
Gu Ruoli fell silent for a long while after reading Rimuru's reply.
Then she smiled faintly and made her decision.
[Dragon King Spitting Water]: Sister He Xi, help me—help me~!
That's right—Gu Ruoli ultimately chose the gene modification method from the Super Seminary world.
If she had to give a reason, it would be simple: who doesn't like angels?
Beautiful, powerful, upright, kind...
All the positive qualities of the universe seemed to converge in the angels of the Super God Universe.
And beyond the power boost from the angel genes, just the beautifying effect of the Super Gene was enough to make Gu Ruoli chase after it eagerly.
Everyone knows that in Super Seminary, there isn't a single female gene warrior who's unattractive.
[Seeker of Dao]: Angel genes, huh? Not surprising. But group leader, there's something you need to be aware of.
[Seeker of Dao]: For others, Super Gene enhancement might be a good thing. But for you, it could bring serious consequences.
Wu Tong wasn't being an alarmist. He had thought this through. After Super Gene modification, every part of a person's physical body is strengthened.
The five senses—and even the mysterious sixth sense—would be greatly enhanced.
Once sensory perception is strengthened, observational ability rises as well, which could possibly boost one's spiritual vision.
That might be a good thing in other worlds, but Gu Ruoli's world is different.
In her world, there is the threat of paranormal resurgences and invasion by eldritch gods. In such a world, heightened spiritual perception could bring even greater danger.
The paranormal might still be manageable, but when facing Old Ones, having no strong mental resistance but heightened spiritual vision could drastically increase the risk of corruption.
After Wu Tong's analysis, everyone understood what he meant in that earlier warning.
[Photo Princess]: Group leader, if that's the case, maybe just forget it. It's really too dangerous.
[Crimson Kite Immortal]: Yeah, dealing with the paranormal is one thing, but Old Gods are nothing to trifle with.
[World-Wandering Mortal]: Right, group leader, if it's not urgent, why not wait a while until new members join? There might be a better option then.
...
Seeing everyone trying to dissuade her, a trace of emotion flashed through Gu Ruoli's eyes.
[Dragon King Spitting Water]: Thank you all for the advice, but I've thought this through.
[Dragon King Spitting Water]: What I need most right now is early-stage combat power, and gene enhancement is undoubtedly the fastest and lowest-risk method for that.
[Dragon King Spitting Water]: For now, I'm only dealing with mutant plants and animals caused by the resurgence of spiritual energy. The power of angelic genes is more than enough to get me through this crisis.
[Dragon King Spitting Water]: As for the greater threats down the line, that's years away. By then, maybe the chat group will help me solve it.
[Dragon King Spitting Water]: No need to worry. And besides, if things really go south, I still have all of you, don't I?
Seeing that Gu Ruoli had made up her mind, everyone stopped trying to persuade her.
Besides, she wasn't wrong—within just a few years, the chat group could pull in dozens of new members. Maybe by then, someone powerful enough would be able to deal with it.
Everyone had been a bit too concerned to think it through, but after realizing this, they felt more at ease.
After that, Gu Ruoli messaged He Xi privately, preparing for a behind-the-scenes deal.
[Seeker of Dao]: Alright, now that the group leader's issue is settled, I've got something of my own. I'd like your input, everyone.
Wu Tong then told everyone about his plan to recruit teachers and wanted to hear their thoughts.
[Moe King]: I see, so you're planning to start an academy, Wu Tong?
[Moe King]: That's going to be tricky. If it were anything else, I could lend a hand.
[Moe King]: But when it comes to teachers, I really can't help. I just got the Garo Tribe under control and haven't made contact with other factions yet.
[Moe King]: The only candidates I could find are monster teachers, but monsters don't seem suitable for your world.
Rimuru replied a bit awkwardly.
[Seeker of Dao]: No worries. It can't be helped. Rimuru, your people really aren't a good fit. Even monsters that closely resemble humans are still fundamentally different.
[Seeker of Dao]: That difference might be sensed by Title Douluo. If a fight breaks out, it could be very hard to contain.
[World-Wandering Mortal]: As for teachers, Liyue doesn't have a solution either. Our education system isn't even on par with yours yet, let alone having qualified instructors.
[Crimson Kite Immortal]: I might be able to talk to the academy head and arrange for a few Valkyries nearing retirement to teach at your academy.
[Crimson Kite Immortal]: Who knows, maybe some of those bizarre spirit skills in your world might help them resist Honkai erosion.
Thinking of those strange rule-type spirit skills in Douluo Dalu, Fu Hua seemed a bit intrigued.
(End of chapter)
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