The Epic Tale of Chaos vs Order

Chapter 358 Genetic Tournament (IV)

This time, Cain began as swiftly as the others and his eyes immediately burst with a red light as he began to decipher the flaws in the Genetic Chains. Not even a minute had passed, and the counter above his Genetic Chamber had already reached the one-hundred mark!

Shock and awe appeared on the faces of the other Novice Genetic Coders as they witnessed this, especially since the second place had only reached 15!

It was clear to all that Cain Lauriferʼs Genetic Coder abilities were in a completely different league. Asking him to compete with other Novice Genetic Coders was like asking an Apotheosis Realm Master to discuss cultivation with a Wave Champion.

Still, no matter how much it frustrated the other teams, Cain had the right to participate in the two trials since he was under thirty. In fact, of the ten Novice Genetic Coders, he was the youngest by far.

Cain focused solely on the Genetic Chamber, analyzing every Genetic Chain. The Flow played a crucial role as it allowed him to perceive the frequency of each chain, and anything that was out of tune was clearly a mistake.

The more he learned about The Flow, the more Cain realized that it was not an ability made for only the battle. It could reach every aspect of a cultivatorʼs life.

Cain was sure he was just touching the surface of The Flow, but his cultivation was still too low to delve deeper into it.

Although The Flow was an extremely important subject, Cain kept his mind focused.

Cainʼs eyes and hands moved faster and faster, and the number above his Genetic Chamber kept increasing. By the time the one-hour limit was reached, the second-best Novice Genetic Coder had detected 1203 flaws, while Cainʼs score surpassed 15,000!

The difference was just too significant. To the point that even if the other Novice Genetic Coders added their marks, they would still lose.

Sylan wore a complicated expression as he observed the reactions of the other Novice Genetic Coders. They were truly in a completely different league, making them question their skills.

However, the man did not offer words of compassion. Genetic Coding was full of struggles, and if they couldnʼt surpass this challenge, they were never meant to become Grandmasters to begin with.

”First place. Cain Laurifer. Fourth Imperial Princeʼs team.

Second Place. Jordan Simion. Second Imperial Princessʼ team.

Third Place. Niron Azure. Third Princeʼs team.”

The first and second places remained unchanged, but this time, the Novice Genetic Coder of the Third Imperial Prince Team claimed the third place.

It seemed that the young man from the Azure Royal Family only needed time to relax in order to showcase his true skills.

Cain glanced at the young man from the Azure Royal Family and was surprised. He had never expected that man to take third place since many others displayed greater Genetic Coder abilities.

ʼHow odd.ʼ

There was no reason for someone to be an expert in genetic flaws while failing in other aspects of Genetic Coding. However, Cain didnʼt dwell on it.

While Cain was talented in Genetic Coding, his knowledge was still limited to the mainstream path. Perhaps the Azure Royal Family had insights that improved certain aspects, allowing their mastery over genetic flaws to surpass others.

Of course, there was also the possibility that the Azure Novice Genetic Coder had cheated. Still, Cain did not have any evidence of that, and he would not go around making a fool of himself by accusing someone of a crime without proof.

Sylan was also a little surprised about the third-place winner, but since the cube detected nothing wrong, he moved on. He gave the participants an hour to rest before signaling the Elder Genetic Coders and second Novice Genetic Coders to step forward, assembling the entire teams. Then, he waved his hand, projecting a virtual screen with the teamsʼ scores above him.

[Fourth Imperial Prince: 20 points.

Second Imperial Princess: 10 points. y Virtual Library Empire

Crown Prince: 2 points.

Third Imperial Prince: 2 points.]

Smiles adorned the faces of the Imperial Family members, but the brightest shone on the Fourth Imperial Prince. Klaus nodded appreciatively, receiving praises from other contestants. For the Fourth Imperial Prince, the prize of winning was insignificant, but the acclaim that came with victory was invaluable. With Cain on his side, his win seemed inevitable.

Sylan allowed everyone a moment to strategize before speaking again.

”The next test involves the entire team. Each team must create Wave Viruses. One must be a Wave Talent Enhancer, the other a Life Span Enhancer, and the last, a Battle Survival Enhancer. You can choose your viruses, but they must fall into those categories. We will evaluate each Wave Virus and give a ranking according to their efficiency.

The first place in each category will gain 10 points. Second place earns 5, and third place gets 2.”

Solemn expressions gripped each team, especially the one led by Marlon White of the Second Imperial Princessʼ group. They still had a shot at winning the tournament. If they secured first place in two out of the three categories, their score would surpass that of the Fourth Imperial Princeʼs team.

”You all have ten minutes to prepare your formulas and gather the necessary materials. The first Wave Virus will be the Wave Talent Enhancer.”

Sylan uttered those words before adopting a meditative position in the air, waiting for the teams to decide.

Like the other teams, Cain, Dimento, and Severin began discussing their strategy, using their Ego Waves to maintain privacy.

”Before I make a suggestion, does Grandmaster Laurifer have any unique formulas that could be useful in this situation?” Dimento asked Cain, hopeful for any advantage. It would not be odd for a divine talent like Cain to have access to a unique inheritance with special formulas to deploy better effects than others at the same rank.

That would actually explain the young manʼs sudden rise as a Genetic Coder.

Unfortunately for Dimento, Cainʼs talent relied on the [Genetic Coder Module] and The Flow, neither of which granted him access to unique formulas.

”The only Saint Formulas I have are for the Life Trent Lineage and True Avernus Lineage. I was hoping to acquire a Wave Talent Enhancer Formula for the Saint Level after this,” Cain answered honestly.

Dimento nodded, accepting the response.

”I have several formulas at my disposal. Some Iʼm confident in, while others are too challenging for me alone. I have a Peak 4-Star Genetic Formula for a Wave Talent Enhancer Wave Virus, but success will heavily depend on Grandmaster Lauriferʼs assistance since it surpasses my current abilities.”

Cainʼs face grew solemn. ”I will do my best.”

Dimento smiled, appreciating Cainʼs humility. The Elder Genetic Coder did not want an overly confident youth who did not understand the difficulty of a 4-Star Wave Virus and whose arrogance could lead to mistakes.

”That will be enough.”

Dimento then turned to Severin. ”Severin, youʼll assist me and Grandmaster Laurifer. Stay focused. We might only require your assistance a couple of times during the entire project, but that could make the difference between success and failure.”

The young manʼs face was as serious as it could be as he nodded, and his eyes burst with golden light.

”I will not fail you, Father.”

Upon hearing that, Dimento showed a brief smile, but it quickly faded, replaced by a stern expression as he nodded to the young man. Next, he shared the Genetic Formulas with Cain.

Cain couldnʼt help but frown as he analyzed the Genetic Formula. It was truly complex, and there was no way he could succeed alone. Luckily, he would only play a supporting role, so he nodded in understanding.

Sylan opened his eyes, signaling the time to start.

”Start!”

Each team began communicating with their Genetic Chamber, silently demanding the materials required for their Wave Viruses.

Cain observed the Genetic Chamber filling with liquid as Dimento requested materials, and his eyes narrowed as he looked to the other teams. A meaningful light appeared in his eyes as he communicated with Apex.

ʼApex, can the [A.I. Chip Module] scan the process of the others without altering the cube or alerting anyone?ʼ

The current capabilities of the Modules of the Absolute Life Form System matched a complexity equal to the Apotheosis Realm. However, the [A.I. Chip Module] was special as it grew stronger alongside his soul force and didnʼt require a direct upgrade.

ʼIt can, but that would mean there wonʼt be a chance to use the [Genetic Coder Module] to fix the flaws of the next Wave Virus you and the others are going to make. It would require the full power of the system.ʼ

Cain smiled upon hearing that answer. He never planned to use his Destiny Force in the tournament, so there was no issue with the module being inactive.

ʼDo it.ʼ

As soon as Cain uttered those words, the Absolute Life Form System focused its entire power on the [A.I. Chip Module], deploying an invisible force field that engulfed the other Genetic Chambers.