Invincible through Touching Corpses

Chapter 346: Plan to Mass-Produce Experts

A flicker of hope appeared on their faces when they heard Lin Xinghai’s words.

"Is there really a way to handle it? What should we do?" Fang Tianhe asked quickly. Shen Han and Gao Mountain also looked at Lin Xinghai expectantly.

If anyone else had claimed to have a solution, they would have dismissed it as nonsense. But with Lin Xinghai, even if he claimed he could pluck the stars from the sky, they’d believe there was at least a fifty percent chance he could do it.

The reason was simple: Lin Xinghai had simply performed too many miracles.

"The method is actually quite simple. We just have to continuously increase our own strength."

"If several thousand Mutated Zombies attack in three years, then as long as our base has several thousand Blood Qi Realm powerhouses, we’ll naturally be able to handle it with ease," Lin Xinghai said.

The men looked at each other in dismay.

"Ah Xing, that’s probably impossible!" Fang Tianhe said, choosing his words carefully.

Even though Lin Xinghai had already performed many miracles, he couldn’t bring himself to believe this was possible.

"Actually, it might not be impossible. Think about it. The apocalypse began over eleven years ago, but for the first ten years, the Great Cataclysm made it impossible to survive outside. The Star Shield Shelter was completely sealed off."

"We only started exploring a year ago when the outside environment became less hostile."

"And in that one year, just think—how many Blood Qi Realm powerhouses have emerged from the Mercenary Guild alone?"

Before anyone could answer, Lin Xinghai revealed the number himself. "Including Gao Mountain and Shen Han, a total of 28 people."

"Of course, 28 might seem like a small number, but look at the last two months. The number of new Blood Qi Realm powerhouses is fifteen."

"In other words, the growth in the number of Blood Qi Realm powerhouses has become completely linear."

"Especially here in Guanghan City, which we’ve occupied. In the future, we’ll be hunting massive numbers of Zombies and obtaining vast amounts of Elemental Crystals. At that point, even the First and Second Level Mercenary Corps won’t be short on Genetic Medicine Liquid."

"Under these conditions, the number of Blood Qi Realm powerhouses is bound to increase explosively. In the future, I wouldn’t be surprised if the Mercenary Guild adds 280 Blood Qi Realm powerhouses a year," Lin Xinghai said.

Hearing this, the others thought for a moment, and their expressions eased slightly. If that was the case, then in three years, the Star Shield Base might truly have several hundred Blood Qi Realm powerhouses.

But this relief only lasted a moment, because what Lin Xinghai described was a purely ideal scenario.

"Ah Xing, the scenario you’re describing is unlikely to happen, right?"

"After all, the ones who broke through early all had high Genetic Assessments. The ones who can break through now are, at the very least, B Level Genetic Assessors."

"With an ample supply of Genetic Medicine Liquid, many of the C Level Genetic Assessors might also become Blood Qi Realm powerhouses next year."

"So, over the next three years, I wouldn’t be surprised to see 280 Blood Qi Realm powerhouses emerge next year. But the year after that, and the year after that, it’s impossible for that many people to break through."

"After all, those who haven’t broken through by then will likely have D Level or E Level Genetic Assessments. The probability of them breaking the fourth Genetic Lock is just far, far too low." After a moment of thought, Fang Tianhe pointed out the core problem.

For D Level and E Level Genetic Assessors, the biggest obstacle isn’t a lack of resources, but their inability to break the Genetic Lock.

"Correct. That’s the heart of the problem. The inability to break the Genetic Lock is the fundamental reason limiting the creation of new Blood Qi Realm powerhouses."

At this point, Lin Xinghai said, enunciating each word, "But... what if I told you I can help them break the Genetic Lock?"

The atmosphere in the room instantly became suffocating. Everyone was dumbfounded, Gao Mountain included.

The idea was simply too insane. Just how many people would Lin Xinghai have to help break through to reach that goal?

"Ah Xing, you can help other people break their Genetic Locks?" Fang Tianhe asked, his face a mask of horror.

"Yes!" Lin Xinghai nodded, then pointed to Gao Mountain. "I’m the one who helped him break through."

Fang Tianhe was startled all over again and quickly turned to look at Gao Mountain.

Gao Mountain nodded, but his expression was grave as he looked at Lin Xinghai. "Brother Lin, I know you have this ability, but it’s definitely not easy for you to help others break through. If you help too many people, I’m afraid you won’t be able to take it."

He had seen with his own eyes how exhausted Lin Xinghai was after helping him. It looked like it was even more taxing than his own breakthrough.

At this, Shen Han quickly chimed in, "Ah Xing, don’t be reckless. Once you break through to the Blood Qi Realm, your impact on the battlefield will probably be greater than that of several hundred Blood Qi Realm powerhouses combined."

"To be blunt, if you end up hurting yourself just to help others, it’s really not worth it."

Shen Han had seen how pale Lin Xinghai’s face was when he and Gao Mountain emerged, so he naturally joined in trying to dissuade him.

"Heh, relax. I only said I have the ability to break the Genetic Lock, not that I’m going to do it right now."

"Don’t forget, I can already help people break their Genetic Locks, and I’m still just one of the Optimized. Once I reach the Blood Qi Realm, the Body Shaping Realm, or even the Divine Demon Realm, do you think it’ll still be difficult for me to help people?"

"Besides, you’ve all witnessed the speed of my advancement. If I weren’t about to head to East Sea Academy, I would already be a Blood Qi Realm powerhouse."

"Believe me, it won’t be long before I reach the Body Shaping Realm. I’m even confident I can break through to the Divine Demon Realm within one or two years."

"I’d hate for a situation where, by the time I’m powerful enough to help everyone break through, the members of our two Mercenary Corps haven’t even met the basic requirements to attempt it."

Lin Xinghai watched their expressions shift, smiled, and continued, "In my plan, both the Heaven-Sundering and Mountain and Sea Mercenary Corps will become training grounds for the powerful. In time, Blood Qi Realm powerhouses will graduate from here in droves."

The three men were so shocked they were speechless. A full minute passed before they gradually recovered their senses.

"In that case, I know what to do." Fang Tianhe thought for a moment before continuing, "But I have one last question. When our members’ Genetic Optimization Level reaches 99%, we have no reason to hold them back and prevent them from breaking through."

"So, after they successfully break through and become Blood Qi Realm powerhouses, some of them might not want to remain in the Mercenary Corps. How do we handle that?"

"That’s simple," Lin Xinghai said with a smile. "Just let them leave. Whether they join the Military Department to seek a better future or establish their own Mercenary Corps, they’ll still be strengthening the Star Shield Shelter."

"Besides, once the Star Shield Shelter is promoted to the Star Shield Base, it will have to shoulder new responsibilities in exchange for the benefits of being a large-scale base. That includes sending troops to suppress the Abyssal Passages. After two years, all these Blood Qi Realm powerhouses will be conscripted into service anyway."

"Don’t forget, I’m the deputy director of the Star Shield Shelter. When I return, they’ll still be soldiers under my command. It all stays in the family, so we won’t lose out no matter what."