The underground chamber dimmed as Asura placed the shimmering Mutation Core on the console's energy tray. The core pulsed in rhythmic thumps — like a heart still beating in defiance of death.
Civilization Evolution SystemMutation Core (Tier-0) detected.Do you wish to initiate Integration Protocol?🔘 YES 🔘 NO
Asura didn't hesitate. He pressed YES.
🧬 Integration Protocol: Human Body Evolution Node
The Mutation Core dissolved into streaks of light, absorbed by thin crystal strands extending from the chamber floor. Energy flooded the air — warm, chaotic, biological.
Asura's knees bent instinctively.
"Unity with Body… hold it steady…""Unity with Mind… synchronize…""Unity with Heaven and Earth… flow, don't resist…"
The energy surged into him.
His nerves sizzled. Bones groaned. Blood boiled and cooled in seconds.
IntegrationProgress:82Integration Progress: 82%... 96%... 100%IntegrationProgress:82System Upgrade: Physical Adaptation+3Nerve Reflex Speed : EnhancedMuscle Elasticity : +18New Genetic Trait Unlocked : Iron hide Skin(DormantState)
📖 System Note – Mutation Integration Logic:
The Human Body Evolution Node could now:
Absorb compatible monster genes.
Mutate or enhance Asura's physical traits.
Unlock "Dormant Evolution Traits," which could be activated via training or special triggers.
🧬 Trait Unlocked:Iron hide Skin (Dormant)Origin: Iron hide Leech BeastEffect: When activated, forms temporary armored skin resistant to blade and kinetic impact.
⚠ Dormant Trait. Requires: Mind-Body Sync > 30% for permanent activation.
🧠 Asura's Realization
This wasn't just cultivation.It was evolution.
"The monsters we fear… I will become greater than them.""I will take their gifts… and forge a new human."
The Civilization Evolution System wasn't just a cheat — it was a seed. A code. A framework to rebuild humanity on Earth's corpse.
🌐 New System Access Unlocked:
Sub−System Activated :Mutational ArchiveStatus: 1 Core LoggedNext Unlock: 3 Mutation CoresBonus at 5 Cores: Genetic Map Customization Access
"A genetic map? That means I can shape my body's evolution... like crafting a weapon."
Final Lines
Asura looked at his hand — the skin faintly shimmered with grey sheen beneath the surface. It was the dormant Iron hide, waiting.
Waiting for battle. Waiting for purpose.
He clenched his fist.
The system hummed. The chamber lights dimmed. The next target awaited.
New Side Mission : Slay Winged Wraith Mutant
Location: Surface Ruins – Sector-5 EastReward: Winged Mobility Blueprint + Mutation Core (Class 1)
"Wings?" Asura whispered with a smirk."If the sky is devouring… then I'll learn to fly into its jaws."