Genetic Ascension novel Chapter 429

Chapter 429: The Last Piece [Bonus]

'Excellent.'

Sylas was happy with the results. At the same time, he was wondering if it was finally about time to invest in improving this Grimblade Lineage he was born with.

No matter what direction his Class was taking him in, because he had Grimblade blood flowing through his veins, he was also aware that the foundation of his body was set in a completely different direction.

After analyzing Nosphaleen's body thoroughly, Sylas realized that the stuff he was playing around with right now was only surface-level. If he truly wanted to reach his highest

potential, he would either need to find methods of digging far deeper than he was now, or he would have to roll with what he was already born with.

For now, he wasn't opposed to doing either.

Although the system said his last name was Grimblade, he had always thought of himself as Sylas Brown.

Still, that didn't mean he was averse to using his Grimblade blood to benefit himself.

Anything otherwise would be the pinnacle of foolishness, and he prided himself in avoiding that sort of thing.

Sylas thought about using his Free Experience points once again before just dismissing the idea and choosing to save them.

Truthfully, he didn't feel the need to upgrade either of the other two for now, and being halfway to his next Taboo Bond upgrade sounded far more appealing.

Instead, he took out the various spatial devices and treasures he had gathered and began to take inventory. It was about time he did so.

After going through everything, he eventually settled on the Level 35 Gene Core.

[Earthbound Serpent (FFF-)]

[Genes Detected]

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[Silver Genes: (5) Constitution (F)]

[Attempt Assimilation?]

[Yes][No]

'Hm. The system doesn't tell me about Gene Talents until I attempt the assimilation myself. But...'

Sylas reached forward with his senses, activating Madness and <Master Scouting> until he found what he was looking for.

Earthen Roots.

It was another FFF- Gene, and this one was a surprising mirror of Winter's Edge. The function of Winter's Edge was quite simple. It could separate and isolate Ice-related Aether and Runes in the air. And second, it could sharpen them to a point, allowing one to control a blizzard of blades.

Essentially, it automated what Sylas might have to usually do with his Rune Soul, and took a step beyond. It could change the nature of the ice and give it far more piercing power.

If Sylas had to describe it, it was about the same as a Treasure with +50% Piercing power, or in other words, it made Strength about 50% more effective, giving 100 Strength the piercing power equivalent of 150 Strength.

Compared to having this Gene Talent that would have him gasping for breath, what if he could have a Bronze Grade beast to call out to battle with him?

With the increase to his stats, he could definitely fuse with a far more powerful Basilisk King without issues now. And even if he couldn't... if this evolution allowed the Basilisk King to become a Bronze Grade beast, he might not even have to do any fighting personally at all. According to the Madness Key, Bronze Beasts, true ones and not quasi ones like he had fought twice until now, were existences it took entire armies to bring down.

If the Basilisk King became so strong, he wouldn't even need to waste time gathering new creatures to use.

It seemed that he would have to return to Casstle Main first before going back to the

Grimblades.

'That should be everything...'

Sylas looked toward the blooming tree and placed it inside of the Madness Key. Luckily he was

correct and there didn't seem to be any problems. However, he could also tell that the tree

was a bit restrained and suffocated.

'I'll have to find a better vessel for it. Let's go.'

Sylas manipulated the Runes of the bonefire to step out.

But when he did, he found an airship waiting in the skies for him.

Aurion and Aerwyna.