Biochemical Martial Arts: Supreme Heavenly Venerate

In the third laboratory of the research institute, Lin Rui's eye was glued to the ultra-high magnification microscope, conducting gene editing through the instrument.

The manufacturing process of the Armament prostheses was extremely complex and precise.

Almost all Armament prostheses were based on the biological materials from Sky Extreme Star.

They extracted various stem cells from the bodies of Sky Extreme Star inhabitants, edited the key segments of genes within the stem cells, reserved 'interfaces' that could combine with human genes, then used various nutrient solutions to gradually cultivate and strengthen them.

Merely cultivating and strengthening was not enough. Throughout the process, they had to add various drugs and materials from Sky Extreme Star, whether for stimulation or integration, to develop them into usable biotic Armaments that could replace human flesh, bones, and even organs.

Because during the cultivation process, the gene chain of the Armament was incomplete, with a very high chance of gene mutation or gene collapse, mass production was impossible, and they could only rely on Symbiotic Masters for full-time supervision and manual cultivation.

Therefore, a decent Armament usually required several top-tier Symbiotic Masters to work together for days to produce.

However, Lin Rui was only making an A+ grade Armament 'Iron Heart' this time. As an SS+ level Symbiotic Master, he required just over an hour to complete one piece.

Xie Qing sat in the observation room outside the laboratory, arms crossed, watching the video feed with a disdainful posture.

There were a total of 12 video projections, which allowed viewing Lin Rui's operation from multiple angles, ensuring no detail was missed.

At this moment, Lin Rui's several senior brothers, along with several of the most outstanding Symbiotic Masters from the research institute, watched the videos intently while whispering amongst themselves.

"Our junior brother's technique is very skilled, his movements are extremely nimble."

"BOSS is also very familiar with various instruments, editing genes with precision and speed—it's not the skill of a beginner; he's an expert!"

"It's so strange and amazing. Our junior brother only entered the university half a year ago, majoring in biology and Armament surgery. I haven't heard that he also learned Armament production."

"Isn't the media saying that our junior brother has a deep family learning tradition? His father, Lin Cong, was a disciple of Professor Huang Fuqing, and he started learning from a young age."

"Lin Cong? That was the top biological scientist of the past 20 years. He could have obtained several academician titles from science academies like Professor Huang Fuqing, such a shame—"

Xie Qing's expression seemed contemptuous, but his eyes gradually became serious again. At least judging from Lin Rui's Armament production techniques, he was indeed highly skilled.

Xie Qing himself was an SSS grade Symbiotic Master, capable of accurately identifying the level Lin Rui belonged to.

Lin Rui moved with ease and unmatched precision, all kinds of techniques seemed to come from being well-honed—this guy's A+ grade Armament technique was even better than his!

When Xie Qing heard the words 'Lin Cong,' his eyes involuntarily narrowed slightly, and he became somewhat distracted.

Lin Cong indeed was one of the most outstanding researchers of their generation.

The reason why Xie Qing was willing to join the Rui Fang Armored Biological Research Institute was a significant factor. Sima Lin had mentioned to him that this Lin Rui was a descendant of Lin Cong.

He had always wanted to meet Lin Cong to seek advice on some academic issues.

However, since Lin Cong had disappeared, he had completely vanished without a trace, neither seen alive nor found dead.

The reason why Xie Qing joined this research institute was with the faint hope that, what if there was still contact between father and son?

Unfortunately, having joined for just a few days, he was already greatly disappointed.

This Lin Rui had considerable talent and controlled vast funds, a pity he was led astray by that fool Sima Lin.

While Xie Qing was slightly distracted, he heard an exclamation from the people nearby.

"What is our junior brother doing? The gene editing for 'Iron Heart' doesn't include this part, does it?"

"This is so strange, this section of the gene structure seems to be human gene segments? The thing is, there's no need, right? What's the significance of this?"

Xie Qing frowned, refocusing his attention on the images in front of him.

A moment later, he was slightly startled and replayed a part of the video he had missed during his distraction.

Xie Qing then shivered, abruptly standing up from his seat.

"Lin Rui, you intend to integrate parts of our human genes, then cultivate Armament? Impossible! This cannot be done! The East Asia Science Academy and the Federation Science Academy both invested heavily in research, and they all failed!"

Currently, the production and surgical implantation of Armament usually relied on Sky Extreme Star genes as the basis for manufacturing, and during implantation surgery, they used the pre-arranged gene interfaces for recombination with human genes.

The more perfect and deep the gene chain integration, the lower the mental burden on the Armored Warrior, and the less likely they were to trigger rejection reactions.

Lin Rui ignored everything and continued his focused operation.

He placed the stem cells, after gene editing, into the 'Symbiotic Cultivation Box.'

He then released gases, applied medicinal solutions, irradiated with gamma rays, adjusted the electromagnetic field, and tweaked the concentration of the ether element, continuously interfering with the genes.

Xie Qing was right; the research in this area by the East Asia Science Academy and the Federation Science Academy had indeed failed—all the Armaments they attempted to cultivate using this method had failed in the cultivation phase.

Academician Huang Fuqing succeeded in the last few years of his life; while researching "X material," he discovered several gene architectures from a gene fragment of a 'Longevity' individual from Sky Extreme Star, which could be applied to the combination of genes from Sky Extreme Star people and the human body.

"You're insane! You're absolutely insane!" Xie Qing shook his head, incredulous and in disbelief, "This is impossible!"

This guy had not only changed the gene chain architecture but also added 'meridians' within the Armament— the kind of 'meridians' that can connect the extraordinary and regular meridians, circulating inside the Armament, thus forming a complete meridian cycle.

The 'Iron Core' produced by Lin Rui, although similar in appearance to the Armament gene pattern released by the Federation Science Academy, had a completely different internal structure!

At this moment, the people behind Xie Qing also stood up, their faces solemnly looking at the scene before them.

Logically, the Armament produced by Lin Rui should have experienced a gene collapse by now, disintegrating in the nutrient fluid or becoming a lump of meat composed entirely of mutated cells!

Yet, it was still intact; its structure appeared very stable, with no significant mutations occurring until the cultivation was complete.

"The next step is the Surgical Implantation, to verify whether my Armament can be used—"

The breaths of the few top researchers in the observation room tightened, and even Xie Qing had a cold expression, his eyes filled with disbelief yet also brimming with immense anticipation.

If the Armament produced by Lin Rui really could be used and implanted into the human body, it could indeed dominate the future direction of Armored Warrior development.

Lin Rui's Surgical Implantation was carried out on a 'Biological Experiment Clone.'

This was a human-like entity created using technologies such as 3D bioprinting, capable of substituting for human bodies in various biological experiments.

Due to the Federation's regulatory restrictions, these Clones could not possess any cognitive abilities or self-awareness, only controlled through various smart chips.

Therefore, they were still not perfect and couldn't completely replace human bodies, which is why major companies and research institutions used the Lower Zone of Base Cities as testing grounds, using illegal immigrants to verify various drugs and Armaments.

However, there were no issues with using this 'Biological Experiment Clone' to validate his Armament 'Iron Core.'

Moments later, when Lin Rui opened the metal mask equipped with a breathing filter and stepped out of the lab, everyone outside, including Xie Qing, fell silent, staring intently at the video before them.

The 'Iron Core' produced by Lin Rui had not only perfectly integrated with the human body, but they had also just witnessed this 'Biological Experiment Clone' using the 'Iron Core' ability.

Crucially, the Armament had perfectly merged with the human meridian system, integrating into the major circulation of the extraordinary and regular meridians.

Unlike Si Malin before, who could only connect them through a specialized surgery.

If one had to describe it, the previous method was akin to an 'add-on,' whereas now it was a truly organic integration.

Several people were so excited they could barely contain themselves; if it weren't for the confidentiality agreement they had signed, they would have loved to contact Professor Sima immediately.

Their path was truly viable! And it promised a bright and boundless future!

"In the next few days, observe to see if there are any rejection reactions or sudden genetic collapses,"

Lin Rui smiled and waved at a nearby holographic camera, "Don't worry about my teacher; he's already seen it through a remote connection."

Since Professor Sima was performing surgery at the time of the incident, Lin Rui couldn't invite him to the scene in person and had to let him witness the miracle this way.

The success of their Lin Rui Armored Biological Research Laboratory in paving this path could not be achieved without the help of Si Malin.

Xie Qing stared at him intently, "The genes you just edited are more than just creating a meridian system, aren't they? If I'm not mistaken, within a few months of these Armaments being implanted, they will be absorbed by the human body and truly integrated into the human gene chain?"

Lin Rui's lips curved slightly, "Indeed, that's why I said this Armament could 'lead the future direction of human evolution'!"

He thought this director also had a profound knowledge of gene editing; he was able to see through it.

Xie Qing narrowed his eyes, "Where did you learn your Armament production technique? And the method of combining human meridians with Armaments was it taught to you by your father, Lin Cong?"

Lin Rui couldn't help but laugh, "Not my father, my Armament production technique is learned from Professor Huang."

Now was not the time to carefully hide his abilities' origins.

With the power he held today, unless he was unwilling to disclose it, who could thoroughly investigate him?

A child carrying gold in the market might fear being robbed, but what about a wealthy man surrounded by a host of bodyguards?

Lin Rui could now more comfortably display all the abilities he gained from the Battle Spirit Ring.

Xie Qing scoffed at the response, as Professor Huang had been dead for nearly ten years—how old was Lin Rui then?

He shook his head slightly, thinking maybe Lin Cong had courageously taught his son these things at a very young age.

Or perhaps Lin Cong had left a large amount of research material and videos for his son, allowing Lin Rui to teach himself.

At that moment, Lin Rui extended his hand towards Xie Qing, "Well, Professor Xie, what do you think? Would you be willing to stay and create a brilliant future with us?"

Xie Qing's face twitched slightly, but without any hesitation, he reached out and clasped Lin Rui's hand firmly.

How could he leave after seeing such technology? Even if Lin Rui asked him to leave, he wouldn't.