one piece: gene extraction and fusion system-Chapter 225: Birth of Qiongqi — The Beast of Thunder, Ice, and Magma

Chapter 225 - 225: Birth of Qiongqi — The Beast of Thunder, Ice, and Magma

"I hope you won't let me down."

Staring at the fine-toothed giant bear before him, Mio spoke words the beast couldn't possibly understand.

A grin stretched across Mio's face. With a flash of his blade, the bear let out a pained roar—before vanishing into the gene cultivation tank in an instant.

Then, without wasting time, Mio began the gene selection process.

First, he selected several beast-type genes. Once the beast foundation was set, he moved on to the most powerful genes currently in his possession.

At the moment, Mio had four powerful genes at his disposal—including the rare Nebula gene.

However, he had no intention of using the Nebula gene for this creation. The name alone suggested a feminine identity, and Mio had never seen a male Nebula before. If he fused that gene into a male bear... well, the thought of accidentally creating a human-shaped demon with feminine characteristics made him recoil.

That wasn't something Mio wanted under his command. It would completely ruin his vision of power and intimidation.

So, he dismissed the idea immediately.

In addition to the Netshin Bride gene, the three remaining powerful genes in Mio's possession were:

Esdeath Gene — Ice-based power, reminiscent of Admiral Aokiji.

Lion's Gold Gene — Lightning-based power.

Four-Tailed Son Goku Gene — Magma-based power, similar to Admiral Akainu.

Together, they offered a blend of elements not unlike the Navy's Three Admirals—ice, magma, and lightning. Although Lion's Gold was different from Kizaru's light abilities, thunder still offered immense speed and destructive power.

Using all three of these potent genes to cultivate one warrior—combined with the powerful body of the fine-toothed giant bear—had Mio filled with anticipation.

Once the genes were selected, he dragged them into the gene cultivation tank interface and pressed the button to begin.

Then, he waited.

Steam hissed. The interface flickered. Mechanical vibrations hummed through the air.

Roars echoed from within the tank.

The chamber rumbled.

And then... there were voices—distorted, primal, and fierce.

"Huff..." Mio took a deep breath, maintaining his composure. Though he had undergone many cultivation sessions before, this one excited him in a way the others hadn't. Still, he kept his emotions in check.

Soon after, a prompt appeared on the panel.

[Please choose the direction of cultivation: Beast form? - Human form?]

"Of course human form," Mio answered instantly.

A creature of this level would serve as a captain under him. A beast form would only complicate leadership and communication.

With that settled, the system resumed the cultivation process.

Minutes later, it was complete.

Within the cultivation tank stood a brand-new figure.

A towering figure of over three meters, with tight, defined muscles and natural tattoos etched across his body. A golden lion was emblazoned on his right arm, while magma-like patterns glowed along his chest and abdomen. His hair was a fierce crimson, and his eyes were an icy blue—cold, wild, and proud.

Just the sight of him was overwhelming.

Even before checking the stats, Mio could feel it: this creature was at the top of the world's power hierarchy.

[Cultivation successful!]

[Unnamed!]

[Abilities:]

Thunder (control of thunder)

Ice (control of extreme cold)

Magma (control of lava)

Wild Beast (transformation ability to greatly enhance strength)

Divine Power (immense, terrifying raw power)

Hard Skin (near-impenetrable defense)

Tough (extreme durability)

Determination (unshakable willpower)

Endless (incredible stamina and energy)

Deterrence (intimidation through natural pressure)

Ice Resistance (immune to cold)

Heat Resistance (immune to heat)

Breath (can sense the intent of others)

[Comprehensive Combat Power Evaluation: Admiral of the Navy Headquarters (Ultimate Combat Power: Peak of Admiral!)]

[Potential has not yet been developed!]

"Simple... but incredibly powerful!!" Mio couldn't help but exclaim, impressed by the panel's readout.

Each ability was practical and battle-ready. With thunder, magma, and ice, this creation could directly counter all three current Navy admirals: Akainu, Aokiji, and even Kizaru.

Thanks to lightning-speed reflexes, Kizaru wouldn't pose much of a threat. With unparalleled defense and monstrous stamina, this creature could potentially stand against two admirals at once.

And if the ice powers developed further—like Esdeath's ability to freeze time—even limited application would offer overwhelming strength.

Yes. Mio's latest creation was already a top-tier existence in the world.

This was the true advantage of having a collection of powerful genes. With enough devil fruits and genes in hand, Mio could potentially create over ten admiral-level subordinates in a relatively short time.

A truly terrifying prospect.

With a single wave of his hand, Mio summoned the newly formed creature out of the cultivation tank.

The intense pressure hit him instantly.

The man stepped forward and knelt on one knee, bowing his head with respect. "Master."

"From now on, call me 'Sir,'" Mio corrected.

The man nodded solemnly. "Sir."

"Good." Mio touched his chin, his eyes glinting thoughtfully. Then, with a smile, he said, "From now on, your name will be... Qiongqi."

At the sound of the name, Mio's grin widened.

Qiongqi—one of the Four Evils in ancient mythology.

In the future, perhaps he would gather all Four Evils under his command. But for now, Qiongqi would be the one to shock the world.

As far as this world was concerned, Qiongqi's strength was worthy of that fearsome name.

He didn't bother with the mythological implications. He just liked the sound of it.

"Qiongqi..." the man echoed softly, chewing over the name. Then he nodded again, eyes gleaming with pride and excitement. "Thank you for the name, sir."

"As long as you're satisfied," Mio replied with a faint smile.

With Qiongqi at his side, Mio no longer feared any of the major powers in the New World.

Then, another panel popped up.

[Do you want to begin extracting abilities?]

"Yes. Extract," Mio responded immediately.

[Starting extraction... Extraction successful! Congratulations on obtaining the ability: Divine Power and one-tenth of the creature's full attribute stats!]

"Tsk."

Mio smacked his lips slightly in disappointment.

Divine Power wasn't the ability he had aimed for, but it was still decent.

And honestly, the more powerful and loyal subordinates he had, the less pressure he felt to obtain everything himself. He wasn't in a rush to grow stronger right away. Instead, he could take his time building a powerful crew—and extract abilities slowly, over time.

If he didn't get the desired ability this time, he'd simply try again later.

Because now, he had the power—and the luxury—to do just that.