The AI needed some time to scan the genome sequences inside the genome crystals, so Yeshua patiently waited for the AI to finish.
After a while, the AI finished the scanning of the genome crystals.
[Scanning completed.]
[To reconstruct a genome sequence, User Yeshua should choose a base sequence to be modified. This modification will enhance the base sequence but its base properties will remain. Using all the data in the database, the AI will modify the sequence to its limit that is within the capabilities of the AI.]
Yeshua thought of what to choose but before that, he asked the AI some questions. "AI, once you reconstruct the base sequence, is it possible to get abilities of other wolf species crystals?"
[It is possible but only abilities that are compatible with the base sequence. If the modification of segments is not compatible with the genome sequence, a sequence collapse will happen.]
Yeshua remembered this information in the books he found in the house of Wendel. It seemed that when a genome scholar failed to modify a genome sequence, the sequence would collapse and destroy the genome crystal.
"So what will be enhanced after the modification? I remembered that for you to modify a genome sequence to elite rank, you need corresponding data. I have to buy three genome crystals to make sure that you have enough data."
Yeshua wanted to have an elite rank Alter Beast. Alter Beasts could be ranked as ordinary, special, and elite. Ordinary rank Alter Beasts were the genome sequences that did not undergo the modification of a genome scholar. Meaning, all the genome crystals of the spirit beast in the wild were classified as ordinary rank.
When a genome scholar specially enhanced one of the abilities or attributes of a genome sequence, that genome sequence would be considered a special rank. This was easier for most genome scholars depending on their specialization.
The elite rank genome sequence was a product of thorough modification. The genome scholar would use all their years of knowledge and expertise in enhancing the genome sequence to its limit. It could be said that this helped humans gained an advantage over the spirit beasts.
However, genome scholars who could modify an elite rank genome sequence were not common. Studying all the knowledge and practicing their expertise needed a lot of time.
Only big organizations such as the Seven Palaces could be said to have these distinguished individuals. Fortunately, Yeshua had the AI to do that work for him.
Elite rank Alter Beast was stronger than the same level Alter Beast by one or more stages. Yeshua felt that if he had an elite rank Alter Beast, then dealing with the gang leader despite having lower soul temperance would be possible.
[The database only has limited data regarding genome sequences. All data was gathered from the books that User Yeshua found. Together with the three genome sequences, the AI will modify the base sequence to enhance its attributes, affinities, and abilities.]
[Modifying a genome sequence has a holistic effect. The AI will analyze the right balance that will enhance the genome sequence to its limit. It is advised that User Yeshua gathers more data of different kinds of genome sequences.]
"So, more genome crystals then. After buying three crystals, my money decreased by almost a third and they are only level 1 genome crystals. I have to earn more money or hunt spirit beasts. Being an Alterer is really money burning. Whatever. I'll think about it later. Right now, I still have a battle I'm not sure if I'll survive."
Yeshua thought of what to choose. The Night Wolf was a strong nocturnal hunter but most of its abilities were only strong during the night. The lack of shadow and darkness would affect its strength. Though it would help him in his upcoming battle, Yeshua felt that it was a waste to choose an Alter Beast that was only strong during the night.
The Forest Wolf was also a good choice because of its strength and defense. For Yeshua who did not know how to fight, having good defense would increase his survival and strong attacks would allow him to fight back. It was just that it would be difficult to escape with this tank.
Yeshua already thought about escaping if he really could not deal with the gang leader. Since he already became an Alterer, he could traverse the wildlands.
Yeshua could escape now but he thought that it would give him more time to become stronger if he could deal with this situation. His chance of surviving the wilderness would be higher if he was stronger. Staying in a city where all resources gathered would greatly help him in his cultivation.
Though the Wind Wolf had a flaw due to its defense, its speed and abilities were very appealing to Yeshua. If it came to running away, its wind dash would greatly help him.
At the same time, his father's Alter Beast also had a wind affinity. The memory of the wolf covered with wind and lightning deeply affected the 10 years old boy Yeshua.
After he made up his mind, Yeshua told the AI his choice. "AI, use the Wind Wolf as the base sequence. Try if you can find a way to increase its defense without sacrificing the other attributes. Anyway, I'll just consider this Alter Beast an agile fighter and make do with its defense."
[Task received. Analyzing...]
[Using Wind Wolf as the base sequence...]
[Using all the data to modify the genome sequence...]
The AI's mechanical voice sounded on Yeshua's head. Yeshua had to wait patiently for the AI to finish its analysis. After a while, Yeshua heard the AI on his mind.
[Analysis completed.]
[Level 1 Modified Wind Wolf genome sequence is completely reconstructed.]
[User Yeshua only has to initiate a genome sequence evolution so the AI can prepare all the necessary steps.]
[Does the user want to start the genome sequence evolution?]
(This is really it.) Yeshua felt that this moment would be the most important moment of his life.
Indeed, this Yeshua already accepted his undeniable fate in this dangerous world. He also already accepted that he was Yeshua. And even though the mysterious shard already made him part of the world of Alterers, this moment was the true moment that he would choose the path that only the braves would walk.
Yeshua would become a true Brave Alterer!
Yeshua told the AI his answer with determination. His eyes were shining with courage as his voice carried the resoluteness of his soul. "Initiate the sequence evolution, AI."
[Task received. Preparing for genome sequence evolution...]
At this moment, the AI was connecting all microorganism-1 in each of Yeshua's cells to the genome sequence of the modified wind wolf. The genome sequence would act as the main controller of microorganism-1 and separate them like a cell within a cell.
Yeshua suddenly felt the change happening in his body. For normal Alterers, this was the moment where the genome sequence in the genome potion would assimilate to their body. The genome sequence would then accumulate to their hearts and form a genome crystal using their essence blood. This was the first step of sequence evolution.
Yeshua felt different since he did not consume a genome potion and already had the mysterious shard as his genome crystal. It was also another reason why he did not buy a genome potion. Yeshua felt like every part and every corner of his body were being electrocuted. Though it was bearable, he could not help but grimace in pain.
Suddenly, the surroundings felt heavy. The natural laws detected Yeshua's evolution and descended. This was the next step of the sequence evolution.
The natural laws' descent was a form of correction of creatures. This correction was like being reborn. It was a transformation from a creature to another. The natural laws would help the person undergoing evolution to transform their existence into another form.
Right now, Yeshua was experiencing it. The natural laws were injecting spirit particles into his body. These spirit particles combined and turned into spirit genes as required by the genome sequence.
But different from normal Alterers, the spirit genes were stored and assimilated in microorganism-1. Though it was separated, its properties were still connected to Yeshua's cells. And so, the changes could be seen as Yeshua was transforming into a humanoid beast.
Yeshua's body was expanding and becoming muscular. And as it happened, cracking and tearing sounds could be heard. His bones were breaking while his flesh and organs were bursting as blood spurted from his body.
Though it was not as painful when he transformed into an abomination, the pain reminded him of the pain he experienced last night. He could not help but raise his voice as the pain overwhelmed him.
Dark blue fur was growing out of his skin and covering his body. Sharp claws were poking out from his fingers as his arms became flexible and filled with strength. His legs were also twisting and his toes were sharpening like knives.
Yeshua's head was transforming into a wolf head. Pointy wolf ears also replaced his ears as they grew above his head. Dagger like fangs protruded from his elongating mouth while his eyes changed into yellowish wolf eyes. Bristle hairs were also growing out from the top of his head to his back like a wolf's mane and a tail extended behind him.
Yeshua had to endure all of this without succumbing to pain. He should remain sane or else his evolution would fail.
If the Alterers failed to control their forceful evolution, they would transform into a real beast. The pain would make them lose their mind and turn them into Ferals. That was why they needed a strong will to withstand the injection of spirit genes into their body. This risk was something everyone was aware of. That was why some people did not choose to become an Alterer.
"Grr..."
At last, Yeshua's Alter Beast form was completed.