Hades, the Urban Legend

Chapter 643: Chapter 646: Been Waiting for You

Yang Lie couldn't believe what he was seeing. A monster he could barely fend off with all his strength was effortlessly taken down by Yan Bu Wen, a seemingly frail scholar, with just one move? He couldn't even comprehend how Yan Bu Wen did it!

Yan Bu Wen noticed that the blood on his hands wasn't coming off. With a sigh, he extended his tongue and licked his left fingers, sucking the blood into his mouth without any sign of disgust.

Yang Lie frowned and, regaining his composure, said, "You better give me a reasonable explanation."

Yan Bu Wen glanced at him and asked, "Do you know what this finished product used to be?"

"A previous form?" Yang Lie shook his head.

Yan Bu Wen replied, "He was just an ordinary artilleryman, not even a special forces soldier, at most just a bit stronger."

"Impossible," Yang Lie stared blankly at the headless corpse. This monster used to be an ordinary person?!

Turning his back, Yan Bu Wen inhaled the blood and stench in the air as if he was enjoying it, saying, "The main reason you came here is because you want to defeat Yang Chen. As the saying goes, 'Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated.' Ask yourself, how much do you really know about Yang Chen? Do you know why he is stronger than you?"

Yang Lie remained silent, unable to answer because, in his eyes, that detestable man had inexplicably appeared in his once beautiful world and shattered everything he had, taking it all away!

Yan Bu Wen continued speaking to himself, "When Yang Chen was a child, he was taken by the first generation of the Zero organization, the world's top assassin group, for some biochemical experiments. Of the thousands of children taken, only Yang Chen survived. From then on, his strength grew far faster than others, and his physical attributes were exponentially enhanced with age and power."

A glimmer of light appeared in Yang Lie's eyes. If Yang Chen's achievements were due to scientific experiments, then perhaps Yan Bu Wen wasn't lying.

Yan Bu Wen turned around, pointing at the headless corpse on the ground, "This experiment was completed just yesterday. It's a very basic one. I replicated Yang Chen's genes, implanting them into this soldier, and then subjected him to the same 'Divine Light' experiment that Yang Chen underwent. The results were impressive. It turns out that even an ordinary human can be significantly enhanced under the Divine Light if they have Yang Chen's genes as a foundation."

Yang Lie sensed something odd and frowned, "Are you joking? Do you think I'm a fool? Even if I'm not a scientist, I know you need to sample genes directly from the source. How could you take a sample from Yang Chen without him noticing? No matter how impressive your hidden strength is, you can't surpass him!"

Yan Bu Wen tilted his head, smiling sinisterly, "You're right, I couldn't directly sample from Yang Chen. But I have my ways. There's no need for you to doubt that."

Seeing Yang Lie's silence, Yan Bu Wen continued, "You just experienced it yourself. With exposure to the Divine Light, even an ordinary person can become a formidable monster. Can you guess how this monster's physical attributes compare to Yang Chen's?"

After some thought, Yang Lie shook his head, "I don't know."

Yan Bu Wen's smile faded as he solemnly said, "I can tell you, based on my calculations from Yang Chen's genes, Yang Chen's physical attributes are at least ten times stronger than this monster's."

Yang Lie's face turned ashen. Although he knew Yang Chen's body was far more terrifying than this monster's, he hadn't expected such a vast difference.

Yan Bu Wen added, "In other words, even if you hadn't been stripped of your internal energy, you might not be able to harm even a tenth of Yang Chen's strength, and that's with Yang Chen only using his physical body, without any internal power or techniques."

Yang Lie clenched his fists, his body trembling slightly.

"Young Master Yang, if you want to kill Yang Chen, fully cooperating with my experiments is your only way out. Otherwise, you'll never have a chance in this lifetime," Yan Bu Wen tempted with a smile.

Yang Lie was tempted but, noticing the headless corpse, he cooled down, "If you turn me into that thing on the ground, what good would it do me to kill him?"

"Not at all," Yan Bu Wen shook his finger, "I mentioned before that this guy was just an ordinary person. Without any of Yang Chen's genes as a foundation, he couldn't withstand the deadly side effects of the Divine Light, thus turning into a mindless beast. Lieutenant Yang, you're different. I value you because your body shares the same blood as Yang Chen's, even if you don't want to admit it."

Yang Lie was startled, understanding Yan Bu Wen's motive for actively seeking his cooperation in the experiments—blood relations! He and Yang Chen shared the same bloodline!

Yan Bu Wen raised his voice, "Yang Chen's genes have been strengthened countless times, making them far more powerful than when he first underwent the Divine Light exposure. Therefore, with the most compatible host and a perfect fusion with Yang Chen's genes, the Divine Light will only bring pure enhancement without any side effects!"

Yang Lie countered, "But according to your theory, even if the experiment succeeds, it only means having a body like Yang Chen's. That bastard has more than just a strong body; he has reached the peak of the Innate realm and is still getting stronger, with the abilities of a master god. Do you expect me to fight him in hand-to-hand combat?"

Yan Bu Wen sighed, "General Yang Lie, many scientific theories are beyond your understanding. I can only explain the basics to you."

"Speak," Yang Lie said coldly.

"Have you heard of Dawkins' 'Selfish Gene Theory'? Oh no, you probably haven't," Yan Bu Wen patted his head and continued, "In short, the human body is merely a vessel for genes. The true master of everything is our genes. No matter how vast Yang Chen's abilities are, they are merely the result of his genes' continuous enhancement. If we can modify our genes to be stronger than Yang Chen's, we will naturally surpass him without any additional effort. Don't talk to me about 'realms' or 'divine power'; those are just accessories provided by genes. Genes aren't just the foundation of human physicality but all human abilities at higher levels!"

As he spoke, Yang Lie's heartbeat accelerated. He swallowed hard and asked, "Do you have any proof?"

"Proof?" Yan Bu Wen seemed to find it amusing and laughed, "I am the proof!"

"You?" Yang Lie was taken aback. "Are you saying you've also undergone genetic modification?"

"Otherwise, do you think I have time to train like you all while doing scientific research and weapon development?" Yan Bu Wen said proudly, "I only need to modify my genes to surpass the martial arts you have practiced for over twenty years. How about that? The fact is right in front of you. If you still don't believe me, I'll send you out. You can continue to be a pathetic worm in front of Yang Chen."

"You're trying to provoke me," Yang Lie said displeased.

"So what if I am? You still can't beat me," Yan Bu Wen said disdainfully.

Yang Lie was furious but had nowhere to vent. He knew, just from Yan Bu Wen's earlier demonstration, that he wasn't a match for him!

"I think the title of one of the Twin Kings of Yan Capital no longer suits you," Yang Lie said softly, "You must be far more terrifying than Li Dun."

"I never acknowledged it anyway," Yan Bu Wen shrugged.

Yang Lie's eyes filled with suspicion as he asked, "I really want to know why you want to help me oppose Yang Chen. What is your real purpose?"

"It's obviously for myself. You don't need to think too much about it; you wouldn't understand the crucial points anyway," Yan Bu Wen said, with no intention of explaining further.

Standing straight and proud, Yang Lie said, "I don't care what you're trying to achieve. There is nothing in this world that can make me, Yang Lie, afraid. But listen carefully, Yan Bu Wen, I will cooperate with you, even if I know you are using me as an experiment. But if you turn me into a monster, I will not let you go, even if I die."

"Don't talk like a resentful woman," Yan Bu Wen laughed, "Welcome to my 'God Creation' project, dear Lieutenant General Yang Lie."

Meanwhile, Yang Chen, who was driving to the Cai family's residence in the Yan Capital Defense Zone, was unaware of the unfolding events. Parking the car outside the vine-covered walls, he slapped his forehead, "Oh no, a mistake, Yanyan, should I have brought some gifts for my first visit to your home?"

Cai Yan blinked her eyes, her long lashes trembling, "It seems we should have. I see other sons-in-law doing that when they visit."

Yang Chen was a bit speechless. If it were women like Mo Qianni or Liu Mingyu, they would have thought of this. But Cai Yan, despite her temper and petite womanly appearance, was still careless about such etiquette. Yang Chen, being carefree himself, ended up arriving empty-handed to 'ask for a daughter.'

Rubbing his forehead, Yang Chen smacked his lips, "Forget it, let's go. Your father has already entrusted you to me, it should be fine."

Cai Yan asked, puzzled, "What do you mean by entrusted? Did my dad say something to you?"

Yang Chen chuckled, thinking it best not to mention Cai Yun Cheng's special request to take care of Cai Yan, to avoid upsetting her competitive nature.

As they were about to enter the courtyard, a graceful and serene figure emerged from the gate. Dressed in a black chiffon dress with a white open-necked small jacket, it was Cai Ning in a homely outfit!

With her usual calm and cold demeanor, Cai Ning wore a slightly warm smile. Seeing her only sister return home, she seemed happy but didn't express it much. She gave Yang Chen a faint glance and said, "I've been waiting for you two for a long time. Come in!"