Infinite Gods Reign Supreme

Chapter 13: Return and Exchange

— [Settlement in progress...]

—[Defeat 12 Facehuggers, earning a total of 600 reward points.]

—[Defeat 27 alien larvae, earning a total of 2700 reward points.]

—[Defeat 16 Alienoids, earning a total of 4800 reward points.]

— [Defeat the Alien Queen to obtain 3000 reward points and one C-rank side quest.]

—[Defeat the Predator Xenomorph and receive 3500 reward points and 1 C-rank side quest.]

— [Rescue victims of the Alien Disaster, earn 2000 reward points and 1 C-rank side quest.]

—[Defeat the elite Predator 'Lone Wolf' to obtain 4000 reward points and 2 C-rank side quests.]

— [Complete the basic information explanation and receive 200 reward points.]

—【Complete the main quest: Survive for six hours to earn 1000 reward points.】

— [Killing one fellow Reincarnator in your team deducts 1000 reward points.]

—【Si Ming, the reincarnator, currently possesses 20800 reward points and 5 C-level side quests. Three of these C-level side quests can be automatically combined into one B-level side quest.】

A voice sounded beside his ear, and his vision gradually narrowed in a daze. Siming's senses flowed within his body, and with his gene lock still activated, he could clearly perceive the power working in every movement he made.

The Gene Lock, the greatest asset and strongest game-changer of the Primordial Reincarnators. Anyone who considers themselves human can activate it, requiring no resources and without conflicting with most power systems. Even the most basic first stage grants perfect control over every limb upon activation. It can transform an ordinary city youth with practical experience limited to killing chickens into a cold-blooded killer honed over decades in an instant.

And now, this power has appeared in Si Ming's hands.

"I thought I would have to put in a lot of effort before I could obtain this power."

He clenched his fist, and his fighting spirit surged within his body. The resulting cycle became even more perfect, and he could control it with greater ease. Even in just one or two simple breaths, the wounds on his arms and chest began to heal visibly.

The power...

Si Ming gently exhaled.

He still floated within the pillar of returning light, and besides him, there were other returning individuals...

Si Ming turned his head away.

He did not see a second descending beam of light within his field of vision.

"Am I the only one? I clearly remember there being others on the helicopter—"

As he boarded the helicopter, he saw Yumie, now just a mangled mass of flesh and blood, and instinctively pulled her to his side. He was certain that at least until the main storyline was completed, she would still be breathing and have a heartbeat, and would still be able to respond to external stimuli. But now…

"Are negative scores eliminated?"

"Did they leak the secrets of the reincarnation world, or did they take action against others?"

It's all possible.

But it doesn't matter.

Si Ming didn't care how the chubby boy died, nor did he care whether Yumie—whom he didn't actually know—died because of leaking secrets. In any case, their reputation with Si Ming was extremely poor; if they weren't so easily salvageable, he might even have just watched these clueless idiots die.

He waited quietly in the pillar of light for a while longer, until the state of unlocking his genetic lock made him feel an immense pressure on his mind. He had mentally prepared himself for the backlash from the initial unlocking. And in the next moment—

--closure.

Gene lock level one, off.

A sudden tingling or numb sensation shot through my muscles and nerves, accompanied by a feeling of dizziness. Then…

Lasts for several seconds.

Si Ming raised an eyebrow slightly. Apart from the sense of loss caused by the decreased precision in his operations due to the closure of the gene lock, he felt nothing else.

……That's it?
The gene lock being activated has backfired, and that's it?

There was no unbearable pain or itching, no muscle spasms or profuse sweating. The slight discomfort disappeared, and my arms were once again filled with strength.

This only means one scenario.

"...It seems my talent is better than I expected. Is it because of overlapping physical parameters?"

That's possible. After all, in the nameless alien world before arriving at the Reincarnation World, Si Ming encountered numerous brutal battles, several of which were more dangerous than his fight with Lone Wolf. However, his genetic lock didn't unlock before then.

He thought for a moment—then stopped thinking about it. He looked up and communicated with the Supreme God in his mind, and the world he was returning to immediately appeared on his retina in the form of a light screen. The first one was the "Alien vs. Predator" world view, which consumes 10 reward points every day upon returning, and the second one was "Source World," which requires a D-level side quest to unlock and consumes 50 reward points every day upon returning.

Source World — Real World.

He might be able to return to his hometown, but he doesn't have much hope of it.

—It's not the right time yet.

Si Ming wasn't one of those typical homesick transmigrators; he wasn't in a hurry to return to his hometown or second hometown. After all, people who want to go back usually have important people waiting for them to return. But for Si Ming, that kind of worry had long since disappeared.

think.

"God, your entire body is fully restored."

A brilliant beam of light descended, washing over and cleansing his flesh and blood. Not only the wounds on his arms and chest, but also the hidden dangers and internal injuries within his body were purified under the radiant light. His body felt as if it had become several pounds lighter, and his breathing became much easier. 35 reward points consumed.

Si Ming then turned his head to look at the boundary of the Main God Plaza—twenty unclaimed, radiant portals stood there. A faint weariness also appeared on Si Ming's mind and body.

It's safe here.

Gotta take a break.

He randomly chose a door and touched the doorknob. As he stepped inside, a minimalist-style apartment room appeared behind the gleaming doorway.

Familiar taste.

His fingers traced the not-so-soft table and bed.

Several remittance slip receipts were scattered on the table, while a small harmonica was placed on the side of the table.

He sat down, leaning against the load-bearing wall. The harmonica sounded as clean and familiar as ever, and Si Ming gently picked it up. He placed it to his lips and began to play rhythmically.

Combat can be fun. Sometimes, when you're fighting, you can imagine casually smashing a few heads you never want to see again with your fists or a weapon.

Now, he is no longer limited to just 'thinking'.

Therefore, he did not miss his hometown.

no need.

....................................

When Si Ming returned to the Main God Square, exactly eight hours had passed. Not a minute more, not a second less. His body and mind had thus received ample rest, his attention was highly focused, and his thinking was agile and fluid.

With the trivial matters settled, it's time to prepare and ensure nothing untoward happens in the next battle—returning to the AVP world to train, adjust, master the activation techniques of the gene lock, and adapt to the enhancements to be purchased is only natural. However, deciding exactly what to buy requires careful consideration.

"God, bring up my physical attributes."

The light curtain descended.

Si Ming's initial stats were quite impressive due to the overlapping of his physical body and the refinement of his battle aura.

Muscle strength: 272
Reaction speed: 321
Cell viability: 285
Intelligence: 301
Mental Strength: 297
Immunity: 288
Comparing the six average attributes, numerically speaking, it is indeed at the level that an average person could achieve after obtaining a C-level enhancement. Among them, the agility parameter is relatively high, and the data related to magic class is also unexpectedly strong.

So……

"First and foremost, I need basic armor and weapons. High-tech weapons are more cost-effective at this stage—power armor, laser cannons… no, I don't need to buy side items for firearms. It's better to have a melee weapon that can deal with monsters and the like."

Some things are certain: the main storyline difficulty of the next world will definitely be lower than that of the already concluded Alien vs. Predator 2. This is because Simin is a newcomer with zero enhancements, while all the other newcomers and veterans had already died in the previous world.

This is practically a total wipeout, and the Donghai team's overall rating will definitely plummet to the bottom. Perhaps Si Ming's individual rating will adjust based on his 20,000 reward points, but his overall rating will certainly decrease.

It's highly likely to be another horror world similar to Alien, with sci-fi elements. Of course, it could be a less challenging modern horror film, similar to non-supernatural thrillers like Scream or Texas Chainsaw Massacre. The possibility of encountering a world with highly complex supernatural elements like Ju-on, One Missed Call, or Sadako is almost zero. However, we can't rule out some unusual or unexpected situations.

and so……

"It needs to be easy to disguise."

Si Ming selected an item and placed it on the redemption list.

—【Bio-Nanosuit—Based on the 'Crysis' universe, it possesses three modes: armor, power, and stealth. It can replenish energy by absorbing organic matter and undergoing photosynthetic-like reactions. The wearer will be able to withstand a certain degree of external damage from force, high heat, strong acids, and radiation under the protection of the nanosuit. It features combat assistance and detection systems, and its combat capabilities can be significantly enhanced based on the wearer's physical condition while wearing it.】

—[To exchange for this item, you need to complete one C-level side quest and earn 3000 reward points. An additional 500 reward points can be paid to equip it with anti-electromagnetic pulse accessories, significantly increasing its anti-electronic hacking capabilities.]

It's pretty good equipment, and it works very well with the stealth veil mode of the Night Fighting Aura. If it were a half-ton steel lump, Si Ming wouldn't be confident that he could stealthily move and jump around while wearing it—he's not some weird space Batman.

"Then there are the weapons."

There are plenty of reward points, and as long as you're not aiming for unlimited ammo, you can naturally buy high-tech offensive equipment like laser cannons and pulse rifles. But for Si Ming, he personally prefers to hold a greatsword in his hand.

He found it very quickly.

—【The Greatsword of Sin—originating from the 'Dark Souls' universe. It is a ritual sword imbued with the flames of sin. The flames originate from the darkness within the human heart, thus resonating strongly with dark energy. When the user infuses it with dark power, the sword will ignite a special flame that spreads to the sinner. It is particularly effective against spirits and vengeful ghosts.】

—[To redeem this item, you need to complete one C-rank side quest and earn 4000 reward points.]

Not bad, he has a particular fondness for swords that can spew fire. This can be considered fulfilling a dream from his past. At least it has some positive effect on his mindset.

Therefore, in the end, only the improvement of bloodline level remained. And without a doubt, Si Ming had almost no interest in purchasing composite enhancements to combine skills.

“A B-grade energy pool is definitely stronger than the combination of two C-grade bloodlines, and my biggest advantage right now is that I have C-grade Night Battle Qi from the very beginning. Since I don’t have any obvious weaknesses at the moment, continuing to develop my strengths is a suitable path to choose!”

There's no need to hesitate in the cycle of reincarnation. Battle Qi is roughly on the same level as internal energy. DCB level internal energy basically corresponds directly to beginner, intermediate, and advanced internal energy. And the same applies to Battle Qi.

Compatibility issues don't exist at this stage. The enhancement items related to battle aura immediately appeared in Si Ming's eyes.

—【Advanced Battle Aura—Originating from 'Pan-Fantasy,' this is a pure enhancement of battle aura. It will equip the user with a complete battle aura vortex and circulation. The user's cellular activity and muscle strength will be significantly increased as a result. It also includes the 'Battle Aura Projection' skill and is compatible with most 'Qi' systems.】

—[To redeem this enhancement, you need to complete one B-rank side quest and earn 5000 reward points. Furthermore, the redeemer must possess at least a C-rank Battle Aura foundation.]

—【Si Ming, the Reincarnator, does not meet the prerequisites for exchanging for this enhancement!】

Si Ming twisted his neck.

"……what?"

(End of this chapter)