Origin Points: 202,963
Jack's Origin Points balance had quietly exceeded 200,000.
As expected—the stronger one's power, the faster resources accumulate.
Two hundred thousand Origin Points was no small sum. Jack's gaze swept across the ability list for a moment, then landed on Scorching Heat Bullet (SSR) Lv8. This long-range attack method—copied from Pochi—had never been a priority for him. His powerful base stats were already enough to instantly defeat opponents, so the demand for such a long-range attack wasn't too strong.
But now, with Origin Points abundant? Time to bring its lagging level up.
System—add points for me.
[Consumed Origin Points × 128,000 | 'Scorching Heat Bullet' level increased! Lv8 → Lv9!]
In an instant, an indescribable scorching energy erupted from within Jack. During the brief brewing, it was as if a miniature sun ignited at his core.
Because there was no deliberate suppression, the violent energy torrent surged. The surrounding air twisted due to the sudden high temperature. Just the scattered aftermath made the two Demon-level Monsters beside Jack incredibly agitated—breaking out in cold sweats without realizing it.
What is this all about?! ×2
Armored Gorilla and Mosquito Girl were forced back repeatedly by the energy wave. They instinctively exchanged glances. Their eyes held the same horror.
A moment later, the energy rampage gradually subsided. Flames seemed to burn in Jack's eyes—quietly dissipating as his aura completely retracted.
Scorching Heat Bullet (SSR) Lv9.
The higher the ability level, the more terrifying the consumption for upgrading. But correspondingly, basic stats—energy condensation speed, compression efficiency, power damage—showed exponential growth. Incomparable to its previous strength.
For example, "Scorching Heat Bullet"—already close to its perfect form—despite only increasing by one level, Jack could feel that its power had at least quadrupled. Condensation speed was almost instantaneous. The charge time for maximum power was greatly shortened.
If Jack wished, he could unleash a terrifying attack capable of instantly vaporizing a small mountain.
And he could blast it for an entire day.
(I Can Do This All Day.JPG)
The moment "Scorching Heat Bullet" reached Lv9, a faint understanding arose in Jack's mind. When the last SSR ability in this Pochi ability system reached max level, perhaps… some unexpected change might occur.
When an SSR ability upgraded from Lv9 to max level, the Origin Point consumption requirement reached a staggering 256,000—like robbery. At the beginning of his transmigration, he could only dream of it. But with Jack's current Origin Point income speed? He could gather it in a day or two. No need to be too anxious.
Still—the same old saying: S-Class Rich Woman is eternally divine.
Just then, Armored Gorilla cautiously approached. His tone was respectful.
"Your Excellency—our leader, Dr. Genus, just sent a message… He said if you're not satisfied after touring the armory, we have some… more exciting projects here."
"Oh?" Jack raised an eyebrow. A hint of interest appeared on his face. "More exciting projects? Are you talking about Dr. Genus's beloved and hated ultimate trump card? The uncontrollable perfect new human evolution type? The ultimate biological weapon—Asura Kabuto?"
"Ah…? Yes…"
Armored Gorilla closed his mouth as if he'd swallowed a fly. His face was full of vexation.
Boss—you already know so much. How am I supposed to do my commentary job?
Ignoring the wistful-looking gorilla, Jack waved over Mosquito Girl—who had been secretly drinking tea on the side—and spoke concisely.
"You. Lead the way."
"Eh? Me?"
Mosquito Girl hadn't quite understood the situation yet. But Armored Gorilla didn't dare be slow. He quickly snatched the teacup from her hand and pushed the foolish Monster Girl toward Jack.
"Take the esteemed guest to the combat space—quickly!"
Mosquito Girl had no complaints. "Then, esteemed guest, please follow me~~"
The three passed through several heavy alloy gates. The view suddenly opened up.
This was a huge underground space—estimated to be several standard football fields in size. The four walls and the dome were made of ultra-high-strength pure white alloy. Intersecting energy pipelines and various monitoring instruments were hidden within the walls. The space appeared exceptionally spacious.
Clearly—this was the combat testing space Armored Gorilla had mentioned.
"Guest, this is it~~"
Seeing Mosquito Girl about to fly inside while speaking, Armored Gorilla quickly and agilely pressed her shoulder. With an embarrassed smile—and in response to her bewildered gaze—he said: "Your Excellency, this is the combat space specially used by the base to test the combat power of modified humans."
He gestured.
"You see, perhaps we two shouldn't go in. So as not to disturb your enjoyment."
"Makes sense." Jack nodded understandingly. "After all—they're already my designated cadres. If they accidentally get killed by the combat aftermath, I'd suffer a huge loss."
Mosquito Girl: ???
Armored Gorilla: …
It's really embarrassing to be this weak!!
(╥ω╥`)
Leaving the two trembling Demon-level Monsters behind, Jack stepped into the huge pure white space.
In the center of the combat space, a massive brown figure stood with his back to them—seemingly having waited a long time.
It was an exceptionally burly and robust insect Monster, at least twice the height of an ordinary adult. His entire body was covered in thick brown carapace. A ferocious single horn pointed straight to the sky from his head, its tip bifurcated into four sharp ramming horns—full of primitive wildness and raw power.
"Tsk… After dragging your feet so long, have you finally arrived?"
Seeming to sense the movement behind him, Asura Kabuto slowly turned around. A mischievous sneer spread across his brawny, fierce face. His eyes, filled with tyrannical ferocity, locked onto Jack.
"You're the one who scared those idiots senseless?" He grinned, his expression full of malicious mockery. "You don't look like much!"
Before he finished speaking, Asura Kabuto's figure suddenly vanished from its original spot.
In an instant, Jack's short, fragmented black hair flew back in the gust of wind.
Almost instantly—a blurred brown afterimage, condensed into a sandbag-sized carapaced fist—slammed into his vision.
In a flash, Jack's body unhesitatingly leaned back. His nose almost touched the incoming fist as he dodged the surprise attack. Though most of his power was suppressed in human form, the top-tier control over wind power granted by SSR Swift Wind allowed him to react instantly—transforming into a gust of wind to easily evade the fatal punch.
*BOOM. BOOM. BOOM. BOOM! *