CHAPTER 1

Solar Era, Blue Star Alliance, Yanjing Fortress.

New Regiment: Chaos Battalion.

"Ancient humans had only twenty-three pairs of chromosomes in their bodies."

"But after the catastrophe, all human beings acquired an additional pair of chromosomes."

"This alteration granted humans abilities akin to those of monsters."

…

On the podium of the martial arts field, the Chaos Battalion of the new regiment led the army, explaining the key points of inheritance to the new recruit, Xu Mo.

Xu Mo stood silently among the crowd, his eyes filled with confusion as a multitude of fragmented memories flooded his mind.

Just moments ago, he was an ordinary blue-collar worker on Blue Star.

Unexpectedly, upon exiting an elevator at the construction site, he discovered that he had time-traveled.

He now found himself in a world parallel to Blue Star but three thousand years in the future.

As the leader of the Chaos Battalion explained, the memories of Xu Mo and the original owner, who bore the same name, merged.

The history of Blue Star three thousand years in the future unfolded before him.

…

Three thousand years ago, Blue Star was abruptly marked by the appearance of nine stars in the sky.

As these nine stars connected, Blue Star underwent an abrupt transformation, expanding exponentially.

This transformation led to mutations in the creatures of Blue Star to varying degrees.

Virtually no living being was left unaltered!

The genes of animals and plants underwent peculiar changes. Animal sizes defied scientific explanation, and their temperaments grew exceedingly aggressive.

Once docile animals had become ferociously hostile.

These mutated animals and plants were collectively termed "monsters" by humans.

Humanity's conventional weaponry, including nuclear bombs, known as instruments of mass destruction, proved incapable of eradicating these mutated monsters.

The world order of humans crumbled entirely.

This marked the onset of humanity's catastrophe.

The enraged monsters appeared to have developed intelligence, and their hatred for humans, who had hunted them for an extended period, reached its zenith.

In time, the monsters tacitly cooperated and began organized assaults on human cities.

In a mere year, the world's population plummeted by over 60%, rendering human existence harsh and unforgiving.

Fortunately, the Nine Stars Alignment brought not only changes to animals and plants but also mutations in human genes.

Under specific conditions, mutated humans could inherit unique beast-like abilities.

This ability was termed "bloodline inheritance."

"The blood inheritance I'm speaking of is a superpower that individuals over the age of 18 have a high likelihood of obtaining during the Seven Stars Alignment, which occurs annually at a fixed time!"

Wan Jun's voice was exceptionally resounding, his expression unprecedentedly grave.

Xu Mo was roused by the booming voice and instinctively gazed upon his leader.

"In ten minutes, you will experience your most momentous day!"

"You are all orphans, rescued from the brink of death by the Alliance. Now is the time for you to prepare to serve your country!"

"Upon inheriting this superpower, you must, like your predecessors, devote everything to the Alliance, to humanity, and to the future of mankind…"

Wan Jun's voice grew more commanding, and all the recruits listening to his speech were fired up.

Their eyes gleamed with a fervor for the Alliance's advancement and humanity's future.

Xu Mo's gaze also solidified.

The fragments in his memory exposed him to numerous predecessors who had unhesitatingly sacrificed themselves to ensure the survival of humanity, bringing tears to his eyes.

"Now that I am Xu Mo in this world, I shall inherit the legacy of my predecessors and become a successor who fights for humanity!"

As per Wan Jun's earlier explanation, Xu Mo realized that only the inheritors constituted the backbone of this world.

The mighty soared into the heavens, leaving the earth behind, able to move mountains and part seas!

Through any spell or forbidden incantation, they could effortlessly obliterate a medium-sized fortress!

Imagining such scenarios, the eagerness in Xu Mo's eyes intensified.

"I can't wait to find out!"

"Bronze, silver, gold, platinum, diamonds, stars…"

"I wonder what level of bloodline I will eventually inherit. Gold would be fantastic, platinum even better, diamonds are possible, Star Glory…"

Xu Mo reminisced, lost in the memories left by the previous owner.

In this world, inheritance of the bloodline was only the first step.

After inheriting, one must diligently train to enhance their strength to match their bloodline level. For instance, if one inherits a one-star silver bloodline, their initial strength is equivalent to a single bronze star.

Only through unrelenting effort, raising their strength to Bronze Nine Stars, can they potentially ascend to Silver One Star and reach the same level as their bloodline, thereby manifesting the true potential of their bloodline!

In Xu Mo's predecessor's recollections, the bloodline he inherited from the governor of the Yanjing Fortress, where he now stood, was at the gold level to start with.

It was only after diligent training to reach the same level as his bloodline that he became a dominant figure in Yanjing Fortress.

"Remember, everyone, if you don't inherit the bloodline, don't lament!"

"You are the pillars of the Alliance, the cream of the crop of humanity. Our Alliance's technological prowess has progressed significantly over the past millennia!"

"If anyone fails to awaken, they can join the Alliance Arsenal and continue to serve the Alliance!"

"Enough said. We have three minutes until the Seven Stars Alignment. Prepare yourselves, remain calm. Try to relax…"

Almost immediately after Wan Jun's last words, the once clear sky suddenly darkened.

In an instant, seven radiant points of light appeared in the sky, gradually aligning.

As these seven points formed a line, a potent aura enveloped the entire Blue Star, releasing an indescribable wave of energy.

Xu Mo, amidst the crowd, gazed skyward, his eyes blazing like torches. He relaxed his body and mind as per Wan Jun's advice.

Per Wan Jun, those who were utterly relaxed would gain more from the bloodline inheritance granted by the Seven Stars Alignment!

The seven light points ultimately formed a straight line!

In an instant, countless thin, multicolored beams of light descended from the sky.

Swiftly and accurately, they penetrated the bodies of every adult on Blue Star who had never previously inherited a bloodline.

"Buzz…"

At that moment, the entire Blue Star resonated with a sound reminiscent of a primeval mythical beast.

The protracted chirping left everyone bewildered.

Yet, at this very instant, each inheritor's body erupted with a brilliant radiance.

Above each inheritor's head, the phantom of their respective bloodline inheritance was visible.

Xu Mo observed this spectacle clearly. Though he couldn't see his own, he was certain.

This was the phantom of each inheritor, the beast inherited through bloodline!

At that moment, a cheerful voice resounded in Xu Mo's mind.

[Ding, energy fluctuations of the bloodline body detected. The ancient beast system is activated…]