Ten minutes later, Commander Zenith finally understood what was going on.
Commander Zenith was looking with complex feelings at Ethan, who was surrounded by a group of soldiers not far away.
This Ethan is just too powerful.
"Truly, heroes come from the young! He's indeed a special recruit of Apex Academy!"
The Conductor excitedly said.
"From the very beginning, I knew it wouldn't be that simple; Ethan would definitely not be running away for his own sake!"
Upon hearing this, some of the staff on the train blushed and kept a distance from the Conductor proactively.
And the more than 20 special recruits, after hearing Ethan's story, were all expressing astonishment.
The short-haired girl from before, Julian Vance, walked to one side with a cold face.
As for everyone's reactions, Ethan didn't care. He was studying the system reward!
According to Ethan's speculation, the previously issued task would have a hundred percent completeness as long as the death toll was less than ten. After all, on this battlefield, to ensure that no one dies is almost impossible. In this case, the task seems reasonable.
However, Ethan managed to do it, with no casualties except for three soldiers who were severely injured and hadn't regained consciousness yet!
But the reward given to Ethan after this mission was a bit strange.
"A chance for Gene Regression? What is that?"
Besides the opportunity for Gene Regression, Ethan had also received an opportunity for weapon enhancement. Ethan could understand weapon enhancement, but he planned to figure out this thing called Gene Regression first.
However, after giving rewards, the system didn't provide any tips, and there was no response to Ethan's inquiries. And there was no signal here, not to mention the possibility to look it up online.
"I need to ask someone!" Ethan was itching to know. If he hadn't understood what Gene Regression was, he would have done it right away. But, there were too many people here, what if something went wrong during the regression process? What if he turned into a monkey after regression?
Looking around, Ethan spotted a boy playing with a handheld game console while squatting on a rock.
"Hey, Four-eyes, got a question for you!" Ethan walked straight up to the bespectacled boy and said.
Upon hearing this, the bespectacled boy seemed taken aback. Anger flitted across his face. But when he realized it was Ethan, his anger dissipated. The man before him was the guy who had almost taken an axe to a martial powerhouse. He was not to be trifled with.
"I am Daniel. You can call me that from now on."
Putting away his game console, Daniel adjusted his glasses, a faint look of displeasure on his face.
"Daniel?" Ethan looked at him doubtfully. "Your appearance doesn't seem to match up with 'Courage' at all."
Upon hearing this, Daniel clenched his fists, his eyes shot with anger.
"Just pulling your leg." Ethan gave a small smile. "I've got a question for you. Do you know what Gene Regression means?"
"Gene Regression?" Daniel, who had been somewhat hostile to Ethan a moment ago, paused. "Why are you asking about this?"
Seeing Daniel's expression, Ethan knew that the boy definitely knew what it was!
"Oh, it's nothing. Just curious," Ethan replied.
Daniel looked dubiously at Ethan, adjusted his glasses again, and said: "If you ask ordinary people this question, they surely would not have any clue. However, asking me? Then you've asked the right person! After all, I've read all the books about evolution in the city's library and research institutes..."
Seeing Daniel start to boast, Ethan quickly stopped him, "Enough of that, talk about the main point."
Daniel glanced at Ethan in disdain and continued: "Gene Regression, strictly speaking, is also a kind of evolution. However, it is a very deep level of evolution. When one's awakened gene reaches the point of perfection, the Gene Regression will occur. The majority of regressions are based on the original gene. If the regressed gene reaches perfection once again, you can undergo a second Gene Regression! With each regression, there will be a monumental change in strength. The legend says, the more times one regressed, the closer their strength gets to being godlike..."
On saying this, Daniel showed a yearning expression, "It is said that the Dragon God, who is one of the Four Guardian Sentinels of the Dominion Lands, underwent the Gene Regression twice. When he activates his gene, his body can transform into a cyan Dragon that stretches hundreds of meters long!"
Upon hearing Daniel's words, Ethan was somewhat astonished. The legend of the Four Guardian Sentinels has always existed, but this was the first time he heard someone say that the Dragon God, one of the Four Sentinels, underwent the Gene Regression.
"So, could it be said that gene regression is a good way to improve one's strength?" Ethan muttered to himself.
Daniel gave Ethan a roll of his eyes, looking at him as if he were an idiot, "Isn't that obvious?"
"Gene Regression, such a difficult task, many people strive for it their entire lives. Even if they become Alaric, if their gene hasn't reached perfection, they can't achieve regression. Moreover, the higher the gene level, the more difficult the regression becomes. However, ironically, those who can achieve gene regression are those with high-ranking A-level and S-level genes."
Hearing this, Ethan finally understood why he had never heard of it before. It turns out that Gene Regression is exceedingly rare.
"Hey, why exactly are you asking about this?" Daniel looked towards Ethan with suspicion.
"Because I'm about to undergo gene regression," Ethan truthfully replied.
Daniel rolled his eyes again, giving Ethan a look as if he were a fool.
"Don't tell anyone else about my gene regression, got it?" Ethan said to Daniel with a serious expression.
Speechless, Daniel didn't bother to continue the conversation. He simply took out his game console and began to play.
Ethan then moved to a secluded corner and began preparing to attempt Gene Regression.
Before starting, Ethan first checked the system panel:
Host: Ethan Hayes
Gene: Black Steel Battle Body Gene (10/10)
Abilities: Super Strength (Level 10), Toughness (Level 10), Endurance (Level 10), Self-healing (Level 10)
Martial Art: Ferocious Bull Fist (First Level, Bull Demon Horn Strength)
Item: Sky-Cleaving Great Axe
Progress Points: 13000/10000
Mystic Value: 4
"What will happen when the Black Steel Battle Body Gene reverts back to its original state?"
Various speculations flashed in Ethan's mind, but none of them seemed plausible.
In the end, Ethan didn't hesitate anymore and proceeded with the Gene Regression!
"Ding, there's a certain chance of failure in Gene Regression, do you wish to continue?"
"Continue!" Ethan gritted his teeth and said.
Buzz!
The next moment, a golden light that only Ethan could see engulfed him.
Following this, Ethan felt a scorching sensation throughout his body, as if all his blood had caught fire.