Catastrophe Card King-Chapter 892 - 278 Fourth Tier [Catastrophe · Red Dragon Golem]_2
Chapter 892 -278 Fourth Tier [Catastrophe · Red Dragon Golem]_2
From a superficial perspective, if this drastic increase in power isn’t evolution, then what is it?
He continued, “So, when you say it’s not a bad thing, does that mean I will become stronger because of the contamination?”
“From a scientific standpoint… yes!”
Merlin acknowledged this view and added an explanation: “The essence of Mutation is actually the human body’s inability to withstand the wild expansion of Extraordinary Traits, resulting in uncontrollable and unpredictable transformations. If one can withstand it, using another term, it’s called ‘advancing.’ Although you are now infected with the Blood Plague, you haven’t mutated. The human body is extremely precise; as long as you don’t die, it will gradually adapt. That is to say, from now on, as long as you can avoid mutating, eventually your body will adapt to the Blood Plague. It’s just going to take a very long time.”
He paused, then said, “And after adapting, you are highly likely to master some abilities of the Vampire. You might even consider it as if you have an extra half a tier over others.”
That’s when Leonard Churchill understood.
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So, I will adapt to the Blood Plague in the future without paying any attention to it?
….
Merlin continued fiddling with his experimental instruments, bringing the topic back to the Golem Card: “The reason I said this Catastrophe Golem suits your situation is that the Blood Plague is very special. In fact, for you, it’s a Big Chance.”
“???”
Having heard too much specialist knowledge in one go, Leonard felt his brain wasn’t quite functioning well.
Merlin seemed to have thought of something, gazing at the crimson test tube with profound meaning: “Because this ‘Blood Plague’… is very special.”
“Special?”
Leonard detected a heavy emphasis on that word.
“Yes! I have studied the genetic material of tens of thousands of beings, and only it qualifies to be described as ‘special.’
Merlin had already achieved some results in his studies these past few days.
He didn’t conceal anything from Leonard, stating outright: “The nature of the Blood Plague is the gene of some High-level Being, that is, an Ancient God. In a sense, it’s even more perfect than the Blood of the Red Dragon you gave me before, that pure-blood Dragon Clan genetic material!”
“Ah?”
Leonard was a bit baffled.
He found it hard to believe; could vampires really be stronger than Great Dragons?
Master Merlin noticed his confusion and explained: “Genetically speaking, the Great Dragon’s genetics are the most perfect I have encountered for a high-ranking being. However, a ‘Golem’ requires not just strength but also compatibility.”
He pondered for a moment, then provided an example: “You could think of a ‘Golem’ as grafting. It’s like grafting different branches onto a tree to grow a variety of fruits. A Golem grafted onto human genes with those of other beings allows for the human to acquire organ, ability, and limb mutations.”
With this easily comprehensible example, Leonard immediately understood.
Merlin went on: “However, this genetic grafting is not something that can be done recklessly. There’s often a fatal problem encountered, known as ‘rejection,’ or the so-called compatibility.”
Leonard understood this concept.
Even organ transplants among humans have this issue, let alone between different species.
Merlin seemed quite excited about this discovery, eyes sparkling: “And the Blood Plague is the gene with the best compatibility I have seen in a Superior Being to date, bar none! It can merge with all the biological genes I have tested so far, including those of dragons!”
“…”
Leonard’s pupils suddenly contracted.
Hearing this, he finally understood why Merlin had said that being infected was a “Big Chance” for him!
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Master Merlin said, “Normally, for gene grafting, most people can only graft genes from species that have high compatibility with their own Demon Mark. Usually, that’s just one kind, or perhaps two closely related kinds. Like with the Werewolf, subsequent mutations are generally in the direction of the canine family because that’s where the compatibility is high, and the chances of Mutation are low. At least that’s the rule that Federation card masters have followed to date. However, your case is special. The specialness of Joker allows you to merge the traits of any Sequence. You’ve already grafted several vastly different genetic types; Werewolf, Dragon Descendant, Superior Demon, Vampire… Normally, a card master advancing this way should have died a long time ago from bloodline conflicts. But here you are, still lively…”
Listening, Leonard involuntarily twitched and said softly, “Why didn’t you tell me this before?”
He remembered consulting the master three times regarding the Profession Card.
But he had not heard this theory even once.
Merlin nonchalantly responded: “Hadn’t you not exploded? Moreover, we tested for compatibility before merging, and only did so when it was high.”
The old man added teasingly, “And I was also curious why you wouldn’t explode.”
“…”
Leonard rolled his eyes as he listened.
Merlin laughed, changing the subject, “I don’t know exactly what’s going on with this Blood Plague or where it came from. But as it seems now, even among Ancient Gods, there are differences. My guess is that the Crimson Corruption might also be from a High-level deity. Its rank is much higher than the deity of the Silver Moon Church.”
He looked at Leonard: “Which means, once your body fully adapts to the Blood Plague, your genes will possess this near-perfect compatibility. You can endure more and more powerful genetic material. So, my boy, you might very well be on your way to a unique path as a card master…”
Talking about this, Leonard had completely realized the implications.
