Swallowing the Stars: The Puzzle of Everything!

Chapter 91 Half-Life in the Mine

"A potion with special effects?"

A hint of interest appeared on Perseus's face. "How special is it?"

"Can it raise the level of a life's genes... does that count?"

While it's claimed to raise the genetic level of life, there are actually some discrepancies.

The Ghost Stone Clan's "Gravity Potion" is more like a spontaneous evolution forced by environmental constraints.

They originally only wanted to study the Rock-Heavy Poison, but who knew they would create this byproduct that can apply a gravitational field to the cells in the body. By strictly increasing or decreasing the dosage, one can complete a second transformation at the genetic level within ten years, with an upper limit of five times the genetic potential.

However, the technology level of the Youshi tribe is not high.

Their research on medicine is still in a relatively primitive stage, and their technological development is somewhat off-track. Even the various glass instruments used for research are made using some rudimentary methods.

As for the treehouses here...

"The tribe sets up unique safe houses in the nearby mountains and forests. These houses have the aura left behind by the gods and can effectively deter the surrounding beasts."

Perseus glanced at the young man with some surprise.

"Do you still need to go hunting?"

"The gravity in Blackrock Prison fluctuates, sometimes strong and sometimes weak. Although the children in the clan can reach the ninth level of the Eternal Star right after birth, they cannot withstand the invasion of strong gravity. They need enough blood and food during their growth period. We clan members who have grown up naturally have to consider the next generation."

"Next generation, I'm actually quite interested in your way of life now—take me back to your tribe."

"Is Master really going to leave like this?"

From behind, a female member of the You Shi tribe suddenly spoke.

"It's not that simple, of course."

"Wait a moment."

Perseus melted the blood and toxins that had just been separated back together, branded his genetic information onto the mask, and soon became exactly like several members of the Dark Stone Clan.

Worried that there might be other detection methods, he asked the young man for some more blood and made a three-star fake biological card.

Now Perseus is almost the same as the Dark Stone Clan.

Of course, to avoid being exposed, he made a point of learning about the group before returning to the tribe, including the name of the young man in charge.

"Vincent, we can go now."

Looking at Perseus, whose appearance had changed so drastically that it was almost impossible to see any flaws, the members of the Dark Stone Clan were somewhat dazed.

Hearing Perseus's urging, which sounded somewhat impatient, they finally reacted, quickly turned back, and led him through the dense forest.

Of course, they were running on the ground.

As a powerful realm lord, Perseus had the ability to break free from gravity, so he naturally did whatever was comfortable for him and flew above them, easily keeping up with them.

Along the way, there weren't many high-level exotic beasts.

It should be said that there are not many high-level exotic beasts near each tribe.

The Youshi tribe intentionally eliminates high-level beasts. Within the tribe's territory, the lord can hunt freely without worrying about danger.

However, it seems that these people's fighting methods are really crude.

At a glance, Perseus could tell from the speed at which the group exploded that their power level was significantly lower than the average level in the universe.

Imprisonment did affect the development of the You Shi Clan.

Not only are they unable to go out, but their horizons, as well as other aspects of their qualities, are also subtly affected by this barrier.

If this is the level of immortality...

"Let's not get involved."

Perseus thought about it and decided to abandon some of his ideas.

The immortals of Blackrock Prison are not necessarily weaker than those immortals from powerful factions outside.

Although they work in seclusion, their long lifespans mean they might have some hidden tricks up their sleeves. There's clearly no need to confront them now, and Perseus wouldn't be foolish enough to go in and unleash a powerful attack right away.

Let's take a look at the local specialties of this secret realm first.

The group quickly returned to the Blackhand tribe from which Vincent came.

Perhaps because they often saw people from different tribes changing tribes, the guards at the gate simply glanced at them and waved them through.

And then Vincent led Perseus into the Blackhand tribe.

He finally realized that the tribe's technological level was lower than he had imagined.

Fortresses made of earth and stone are laid out along the mountain range in front of us, giving them a unique mountain town feel. The dwellings are carved from rocks and decorated with various furs, while the rest of the furnishings are kept to a minimum... On the contrary, some 'glass products' with excessive hardness look somewhat out of place.

Perseus did not linger.

He was more interested in the mine Vincent had mentioned than the gravity potion, which had only so-so effects.

The mine produces a kind of "earth and stone essence".

This serves as both food for the You Shi tribe after they have completed their growth period and as a resource for their cultivation.

The core of the mine absorbs energy and continuously produces large amounts of soil and rock essence. As for the source of this energy—it certainly cannot come from the outside world.

Perseus knew exactly what was going on outside.

A desolate place forgotten by humankind, dark and devoid of light, filled only with meteorites. For millions of years, apart from an ancient realm lord, no life has ever ventured into this place.

Therefore, rather than extracting energy from the void, Perseus prefers that the energy in the mine comes from the dark universe.

really!

As soon as Perseus entered the huge mine on the left with Vincent and the others, he felt a familiar aura, somewhat similar to the Five Elements Ring before his advancement, but much deeper, carrying an earth-like heavy aura, and he could vaguely hear a few roars.

Perseus looked in the direction of the loudest, closest roar.

At the entrance to a mine tunnel leading underground, several figures were frantically attacking a creature that resembled a 'stone man'.

There were also stone tigers, stone birds... These creatures, named "Spirit Stone Beasts," were not real life forms, but rather products of energy enrichment. Due to their own defects, they would crave the souls of normal life forms. They fed on earth and stone essences, but after death, they would transform into even higher-level earth and stone essences.

At the same time, earth and stone essence is also the currency of the Ghost Stone Clan.

It possesses all the characteristics of a commodity and can circulate in the market as a substitute for a general equivalent, but it is clear that obtaining these things is not easy.

One of the attacking members of the You Shi tribe made a mistake.

Because he didn't dodge in time, he was hit by a punch, and a large hole was torn open in his chest. His eyes dimmed, and his soul energy was constantly draining away.

Unfortunately, no member of the You Shi clan came to his rescue.

This is not indifference, but a choice based on reality.

Because they were confined to a limited space, and the ancestors of the You Shi tribe had almost figured out the true nature of this secret realm, they did not have many ways to hone themselves and could only seek improvement from the mines occupied by each tribe.

In a life-or-death struggle, the worst thing is to have a way out.

In order to create a powerful individual capable of leading them out of the world, no matter how slim the hope, the Youshi Clan never considered giving up.