Discover the conspiracy

Ye Fan stared at the strange vortex before him, one that seemed capable of devouring all matter in the universe. His face showed a myriad of expressions, reflecting his awe and trepidation. This forbidden vortex had once obliterated even someone as formidable as him in an instant.

Had it not been for his immense fortune and a rare opportunity that allowed him to obtain and successfully integrate a particular substance into his soul, there might have been no trace of his existence left in the universe.

"Rumor has it that the soul is mysterious and unfathomable. It originates from genes yet transcends them. I never imagined that after a life-and-death experience, I would imprint the rules of a black hole into my soul!"

Ye Fan observed the vortex intently and finally discerned its nature. This vortex was not a forbidden black hole but merely an imprint of black hole rules on his soul.

Black holes are forbidden entities in the universe, their power so formidable that it can only be described as taboo. Although this vortex only represents one of its rule imprints, the power concealed within is immense.

This is evident from how even the domineering Thunder Flame was gently suspended within the vortex. Thunder Flame is known as one of the most difficult forces to tame in the universe, and its destructive capability surpasses that of ordinary lightning and fire.

In his previous life, Ye Fan was known as the Thunder God, with Thunder Flame being his signature power. When Thunder Flame was unleashed, all other forces would submit. The terrifying destructive power of Thunder Flame in Ye Fan's hands once made the entire universe shudder.

"This vortex, though not a black hole, still harbors a trace of forbidden power. If I can control it..."

Ye Fan's eyes shone with an extraordinary light as he spoke to himself, his entire consciousness trembling with excitement. Few in this world understand forbidden black holes better than he does. Such terrifying power, no matter how formidable he was, could not incite even a hint of rebellion. Now, having the chance to control a trace of such forbidden power, Ye Fan felt that his death was not in vain.

"Golden Secret Meeting, I must thank you this time!"

With a strange, eerie laugh, Ye Fan suddenly felt his vision blur, and his consciousness returned to his body.

Opening his eyes, Ye Fan slowly sat up from the ground. He examined his body, realizing that the first transformation of his blood was complete. Although the process of blood transformation took only a few minutes, Ye Fan knew it was a transformation from quantitative to qualitative change.

Considering the time, Ye Fan had been cultivating for about half a year. This half-year of accumulation, supported by millions of star essence in medicinal aid, was condensed into these few minutes.

Before the first transformation of his blood, the boundary between Ye Fan and ordinary people was still unclear. After this blood transformation, he had thoroughly transcended the realm of ordinary humans.

Each blood transformation triggers an evolution in all cells of the body. The newly formed cells are not only stronger and more resilient than the old ones but also possess a new ability—the storage of source power.

It is a common understanding that the human body can store energy. Scientific experiments have shown that a person can survive without food for seven days if water is sufficient, and those with more body fat might last even longer.

The main reason for this is that human cells have the function of storing energy, primarily in the form of fat and sugars. After blood transformation, human cells gain a new function—storing source power.

Fat and sugars are forms of energy that can be utilized by humans. Source power is also a form of energy that can be absorbed and used by the body. Compared to fat and sugars, source power is a higher-level energy that does not require conversion and can directly affect the body.

In other words, once human cells can store source power, a person can perform superhuman feats such as temporarily fasting or stopping breathing. Naturally, the duration of fasting and breath cessation is directly related to the amount of source power stored in the cells.

This extraordinary ability that allows ordinary people to surpass human limits is merely one of its transformations. The primary function of cells storing source power is to endow gene warriors with abilities similar to those of magicians.

In the universe, there are many natural gene chains, such as the fire control gene chain. This gene chain, belonging to the fire element, grants the ability to control fire when injected into the human body. However, having the ability to control fire does not equate to truly mastering the power of flames. To control fire effectively, one must possess both the fire gene chain and source power.

Source power is akin to energy, while the fire control gene chain is the program that manages this energy. Without energy, the program is lifeless, and without the program, the energy remains just energy. But when the energy and its controlling program combine, they can unleash destructive forces.

Ye Fan examined his body's changes and began his cultivation anew. He had already been in the source power cultivation room for over nine hours and aimed to fill every cell in his body with source power while there was still some time left.

Following his blood transformation, Ye Fan's body had significantly strengthened, and the power of the Golden Toad Breathing Technique began to manifest. Every time Ye Fan opened his mouth, a vortex of wind would stir in the source power cultivation room.

Rich source power was continuously inhaled into his lungs and then distributed throughout his body via the blood. As soon as the source power overflowed from the blood, it was absorbed and stored by the cells. This process accelerated the absorption rate, significantly reducing Ye Fan's refining time.

Half an hour later, the alarm in the source power cultivation room rang, signaling the end of his session. Ye Fan stood up and walked out of the room, feeling the surge of power throughout his body. He smiled with satisfaction.

At the Junlan Hotel, one of the most luxurious hotel brands in the Aetis Federation, the hotel's numerous branches spread across the federation, a feat that astonishes many. It is rumored that the Junlan Hotel is owned by the prestigious Modi family.

Known for its opulence, the Modi family has outfitted each suite with a small source power cultivation room. Such an investment is unique in the entire Aetis Federation.

The construction of source power cultivation rooms is not as simple as it appears; it represents the pinnacle of human ingenuity. Even the smallest room costs an astronomical amount of star essence. Only families with deep financial reserves can afford such luxury.

Junlan Hotel's lavish decor naturally translates to exorbitant prices. It's said that even the most basic room costs 10,000 star essence per night, while the luxurious presidential suites can reach up to a million star essence. Such prices might be unaffordable for ordinary workers even for a single night's stay.

In a suite's living room at the Junlan Hotel, an elderly man sat with a grim expression on a sofa made of star beast leather. The star beast, a rare creature in the universe, feeds on various cosmic rays.

Star beast leather is silver with evenly distributed light gold spots. It is highly valued for its beauty and unique property of emitting rays that stimulate cellular evolution.

A sofa made from star beast leather would likely cost over a million star essence on the market. In this room, which is over a hundred square meters, there are six or seven such sofas. This showcases the grandeur of Junlan Hotel.

"That little bastard still hasn't come out!"

The speaker is an elderly man with gray hair and a lean, tall frame. His deep-set eyes gleam with a cold, sinister light."Old Wu, we've been stationed on Tianlan Star for over twenty days now. After the last incident, that little bastard has probably raised his guard and is likely hiding, afraid to show himself," said the thin man who had once transformed into a snow wolf. He glanced cautiously at the old man, standing respectfully in front of him."Hmph, two useless fools, unable to deal with an ordinary person!" Old Wu snorted coldly, his high nose emitting a sharp, disdainful sound. As he did, the temperature in the room plummeted. The two burly men, one fat and one thin, shivered and quickly lowered their heads, avoiding eye contact with Old Wu.If Ye Fan were present, he would recognize these two men as the ones who almost took his life. However, the once formidable beast warriors now appeared as docile as house pets in front of the old man."Heh, do they really think hiding on Tianlan Star means I can't handle them?" Old Wu sneered, looking up at the two beast warriors. "I've heard that Liu, the steward at the Bili Gene Laboratory, is extremely greedy. Contact him, offer him some money, and make sure that little bastard disappears.""Understood, Old Wu!" the two men said respectfully, nodding repeatedly."Be decisive in this operation and leave no traces. Our time is running out. If we fail this time, it will ruin the young master's plans. You know the consequences, don't you?" Old Wu said, his gaze fixed on them. He slowly opened his right hand, and a small flurry of sky-blue snowflakes appeared in his palm. This scene was quite eerie, with the snowflakes swirling above his hand like a tiny realm of ice and snow.The temperature in the room dropped further, and the two beast warriors dared not stay any longer. After bidding their farewells, they hurriedly left the suite. Once outside, they exhaled deeply and exchanged glances, each seeing a trace of envy and trepidation in the other's blood-red eyes.