The vial shimmered with silver-blue liquid.
It was the first working Basic Gene Evolution Potion.
Hong stared at it for a long time. This was what would define Earth's next step.
"No animal genes. No side effects. Just pure enhanced human potential."
He injected it.
Agony.
His veins glowed, bones trembled, muscles twisted.
But he didn't scream.
When it ended… he had grown stronger. At least 15% improvement across all parameters. But more importantly—
He had awakened his bloodline node.
"So that's the secret. Bloodline power is the true door to transcendence."
He smiled.
"Next: awaken elemental bloodlines in others. And choose the worthy."