All of us are one

Chapter 32 Division of Cyborg Strength

"What is a Level 5 cyborg? Cyborgs are divided into levels?" Jiang Yanming asked curiously.

"Cyborgs are naturally divided into levels, just like martial artists are divided into realms, to make it easier to distinguish their strength."

Li Kun smiled and replied, "As for Level 5 cyborgs, that's too far-fetched for you. They can't compare to a Qi Condensation level martial artist. Let's start with the most ordinary cyborgs."

"Don't underestimate the fact that cyborgs are just implanted modules; certain conditions must be met, and the issue of neural tolerance must be considered."

"With high neural tolerance, one can withstand modules with stronger performance and greater burden, allowing cyborgs to exert their superior strength with the help of high-performance modules."

Jiang Yanming suddenly realized what he meant.

It turns out that modifying people isn't something that can be done arbitrarily; the issue of neural tolerance must be taken into account.

So here's the question: what happens if the module burden on a modified human exceeds their neural tolerance?

"It's simple, that would be insane!"

Li Kun seemed to know Jiang Yanming's doubts, "In chaotic places like the Northern Continent, too many modified humans have exceeded the limits of their own nerve tolerance by the module burden, turning into mechanical madmen that ordinary people in the Northern Continent would turn pale at the mere mention of their name."

"The Northern Continent is rich in natural resources, but its technological level lags far behind the Four Nations Alliance and the Holy Alliance. Most of its modules come from the black market."

Uncle Chen said matter-of-factly, "The modules sold in those godforsaken places like the black market, even the sellers don't know how many times they've been sold, or whether they've been contaminated with electronic viruses. Plus, most of the modified humans in the Northern Continent can't afford inhibitors, so it's no wonder they go crazy."

"Hey, Lao Chen, A-Ming is asking me something!" Li Kun said, displeased.

"Then you can continue," Uncle Chen replied calmly.

"Ahem, there are many mechanical madmen in the Northern Continent, but most of them are not respectable."

Li Kun coughed and continued, "Among them, the most common type of modified human is the one with implanted limb modules. These are generally used to compensate for physical defects. These are purely civilian modules and don't even qualify as Level 1 modified humans."

"Level 1 modified humans must have the most basic combat modules implanted and undergo rigorous training. Their strength is no less than that of martial artists."

"Level 2 modified humans, implanted with combat modules, either specialize in one area or undergo multiple body modifications, their strength is no less than that of martial artists who have undergone forging."

"A Level 3 modified human, implanted with a higher-level combat module, whose strength is comparable to a senior Mingwu-level martial artist."

Li Kun concluded, "As for Level 4 cyborgs, the requirements for implanted modules are even higher. Their defensive modules alone can withstand most pistol and rifle shots, and they can destroy armored vehicles without interference. Their strength is comparable to that of a newly promoted Qi and Blood Condensation Realm cultivator."

"What about the Level 5 cyborgs?" Jiang Yanming asked curiously.

"Everyone says you're too far from being a level five cyborg." Li Kun shook his head. "Let's talk about it when your physique breaks through to the Mingwu level and you come into contact with the true essence of proper cultivation."

"Does one have to go to the Divine Martial Kingdom to access the true essence of cultivation?" Jiang Yanming asked in confusion.

"That's right, when you reach a certain level of strength, you'll naturally be qualified to know," Li Kun said matter-of-factly.

"Alright." Jiang Yanming shook his head helplessly.

He didn't pursue the question further, instead asking, "Why do cyborgs have requirements for neural tolerance?"

"It's very simple. The modules are directly connected to the nervous system. In fact, many modified humans have their own organs replaced with modules, which allows them to jump higher, run faster, and be stronger," Li Kun explained.

"If a module replaces an organ, and it is attacked by an electronic pulse, and the module is damaged, wouldn't that be a death sentence?" Jiang Yanming asked, expressing his doubts.

"Most of those organ replacement modules have basic functions to maintain life. As long as the modules are not activated to unlock stronger performance, there will generally be no major problems."

Li Kun sneered, "Whether it's the Four Nations Alliance or the Holy Alliance, some old guys who have lived long enough have basically had organ replacement modules implanted in their bodies. They are very tacit."

"It's less about tacit understanding and more about survival," Uncle Chen added from the side. "Moreover, the modules they implanted focus more on maintaining basic life functions."

"Tsk..." Li Kun glanced at Uncle Chen. "Back to the issue of neural tolerance, because the module is directly connected to the nerves, when a high-performance module is in operation, the burden on the nerves is enormous, and at the same time, the burden on the brain is also great."

"Cyborgs can have their internal organs replaced, but they cannot have their brains replaced; at least, the technology of the Quad Alliance and the Holy Alliance is not advanced enough to do that."

"So, those mechanical fanatics have something wrong with their brains?" Jiang Yanming suddenly realized.

"You could say that," Li Kun shrugged. "I'm not entirely sure about the specific principles behind it, since I'm not a professional."

Jiang Yanming nodded in understanding, then thought for a moment and asked, "Uncle Li, why doesn't Li Ang practice martial arts?"

Li Ang is Li Kun's son, a mixed-race individual with blood from the Divine Martial Kingdom.

Jiang Yanming was very curious. The changes in the world had given the mixed-race Li Ang a powerful father, so why didn't he learn martial arts?

Before Li Kun could answer, Uncle Chen spoke up first: "Ah Ming, you shouldn't ask such a question."

"Uncle Li, I apologize for being presumptuous," Jiang Yanming said, turning to Li Kun. "Just pretend I didn't ask."

"It's actually very simple. Li Ang is of mixed race. Although he has the blood of the Divine Martial Kingdom, he also has my endorsement, so he can go to the Divine Martial Kingdom to comprehend the profound mysteries."

Li Kun sighed softly, "But as a mixed-race individual, he cannot obtain higher-level inheritances. This is an agreement jointly made by the major powers of the Divine Martial Kingdom."

Jiang Yanming remained silent upon hearing this.

In fact, he should have realized long ago that the people of Shenwu Kingdom, who have a strong obsession with bloodline, would never allow non-purebred Shenwu Kingdom people to accept the most advanced inheritance of Shenwu Kingdom.

"Perhaps I'm being selfish, not wanting Li Ang to hate his origins in the future," Li Kun sighed. "I also don't want him to get involved in the conflicts of the Divine Martial Kingdom. The consequences of him getting involved in conflicts as a mixed-race person would be dire, and I don't want him to end up like me..."

"Actually, I think we can tell Li Ang that his father isn't just a gambling scoundrel," Uncle Chen patted Li Kun on the shoulder, "but a true hero, a true strongman!"

Jiang Yanming nodded in agreement.

Indeed, the fact that Uncle Li was able to obtain weapons and equipment from military technology indicates that the other party's identity is not simple.

Since Uncle Chen could easily deal with a Level 5 cyborg, Uncle Li, who often spent time with his father and Uncle Chen, must be quite strong as well.

"I just want him to experience hardship and the bitterness of life." Li Kun rubbed his hair. "He might return to his mother's family in the future, and I need to let him understand what life is like for the lower classes in this four-nation alliance."

"Huh?" Jiang Yanming was taken aback. "Uncle Li, could it be that Li Ang's mother is connected to the military technology sector?"

"You guessed it..." Li Kun clicked his tongue lightly.