Extraordinary Voyage-Chapter 628 - 548: Trouble Comes to the Door_2

At the end of human chromosomes, there's a repeating but non-expressive DNA segment, which "loses a piece" with each replication, known as the "telomere."

The normal length of a human telomere is around 8000-10000bp, and in most differentiated somatic cells, about 50-100bp is lost with each division.

Normal somatic cells can divide an average of 50 times, and each division cycle is about 2.4 years. According to this calculation, the normal human lifespan is around 120 years, which is commonly referred to as the "Hayflick limit."

Additionally, a magical substance called "telomerase" can maintain the length of telomeres, indirectly extending lifespan.

Unfortunately, telomerase activity is only maintained in germ cells, stem cells, and 90% of cancer cells, and normal cells don't enjoy this benefit at all.

Aiven guessed that the average lifespan of a Great Knight is 150 years, with a maximum of around 200 years, the earlier the breakthrough, the longer the life, probably related to this. Ultimately, the theoretical human limit of telomere length is 10000bp, losing 50bp each time, one could roughly live up to 200 years. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺

Unfortunately, even Aiven's research on the technological side of organisms is only at the cellular level, due to hardware, extraordinary level, urgency, technical reserves... and other reasons, it has not yet delved into the genetic level.

However.

Although the principle couldn't be figured out from a microscopic level temporarily, this technology similar to bloodline transformation could still use witchcraft means.

Moreover, Aiven's current spiritual power value is only 4.0, even with an unlimited supply of "Essence Fruit" and constant Spirit Realm exploration, reaching the limit may still take half a year to a year.

It's still in the research project initiation stage, and work can proceed gradually.

Aiven took out a formal invitation sent by the Aimoer family to Viscount Galliot from his bosom, and the most troublesome problem now is:

"What should I give Olivia for her 18th birthday?"

...

Meanwhile.

On the Miracle Island, Ugor Island, in the southwest direction of the Phaletis Kingdom.

To the south of Gorway Port, which has already started construction under the royal family, in a place called "Limerick" meaning: Desolate Swamp, a large group of workers gathered here under the guidance of engineers and administrative officials.

Various construction materials piled up into a mountain beside them.

Wearing an Attendant Officer's uniform, Hawkins glanced at the pocket watch in his hand, took a step forward to a lady in a veil and jewels, and asked in a low voice:

"Honorable madam, the time has come, shall we start the groundbreaking ceremony now?"

Hawkins is a versatile tool for Aiven, complementing wherever needed, indispensable in the initial construction of this port city preserved on Ugor Island.

It's not that Aiven isn't considerate of his subordinates, but the business is just starting, and there's a severe lack of trustworthy talents.

It coincides with Marchioness Nymph also coming to the Old Continent, and apart from contacting Gem School members, her other task is to represent the Aimoer and Galliot families in initiating the Limerick Port construction project.

"Begin it."

Soon, after a series of ceremonies, Nymph personally placed a cornerstone carved with the design into a pre-dug pit, signifying the completion of the groundbreaking ceremony.

This also means her journey on the Old Continent is concluded.

"It's almost Hesi's 18th birthday, and it's time to go back."

Looking at the large construction site that had begun operation under the command of Hawkins and the engineers, Nymph murmured softly.

But soon, as if thinking of something troubling, her beautiful eyebrows slightly furrowed:

"Kristin, especially her annoying proud disciple, followed under the guise of asking for advice, aren't they just trying to uncover the secret of organic gemstones? Wishful thinking."

She then secretly resolved to let that high-born, conceited young man experience some "care" from society.

"If you dare follow again, I'll beat you until even your mother can't recognize you!

If you're brave enough, follow me to the New Continent. The Heimar Kingdom Navy, which once dominated over Hilus, might not even rank among the top five in the world now?"

Snap—!

With a light snap of her fingers.

When a beautiful butterfly seemingly made of emerald flew spirally into the air, the graceful figure of the Marchioness had silently vanished into the air.

[Lifebound Gem: Emerald Dream Tour]: Break down the barriers between the Dream Realm and the Material World, allowing free passage in physical form, and even teleport physical objects over long distances using the Spirit Realm as a transfer.

On the sea west of Ugor Island, a young man with a distinct desert style riding a Water Elemental Sea Horse watched Nymph disappear.

The handsome, woman-like youth with long golden hair wore glasses, diamond earrings, a sparkling lip ring, gemstone armlets, golden anklets, and had fingers adorned with rings.

Though equally "noble," he seemed like a spoiled non-mainstream delinquent from a wealthy family.

His name was Aliyi, also of noble birth. Though far down the succession line, he was a legitimate prince with inheritance rights in the Heimar Kingdom.

Furthermore, besides the long-living chief, he was the proud disciple of Tier 3 Grand Wizard Kristin in the Gem School, a Peak Level Official Wizard.

"This technology of synthetic gemstones, I must have it! Grand Wizard, you'll feel my sincerity!"

It's no wonder he cared so much about organic gemstone technology. His Lifebound Gem is Morganite (Peach-colored Pillar Stone), related to the emerald and aquamarine in the beryl family.

[Lifebound Gem: Morganite (Peach-colored Pillar Stone) Infinite Demon]

Effect: Every Morganite over 100 carats allows permanent summoning of a powerful demon from the Otherworld. The demon's strength is proportional to the gem's size, with no need for additional sacrifices thereafter.

But among natural gemstones, it's a rarer precious stone than emerald. Moreover, there's a specification limit. So even if Lifebound Gem didn't require spiritual traits, it didn't bring him an infinite number of demon legions.

Unlike Nymph and Olivia's Lifebound Gems' auxiliary functions, the quantity of gems directly related to his power's strength. Although the gems sold by Nymph didn't include the beryl family yet, he firmly believed that the technology existed!

From the armlet, he took out a sphere displaying all the sea areas he had visited before, and tapped it lightly.

Wow—

The waves surged, engulfing him and the Water Elemental Sea Horse beneath him simultaneously.

[Ocean Treasure: Unrestricted Passage]

Effect: Can teleport to any seawater location ever visited, once per day.