"As time passed, we discovered many changes …"
In front of the television, the host passionately explained, "For example, trees, cities …"
"As time passed, after humans disappeared, wild trees once again occupied the entire world. Among the ruins of the past cities, there are traces of trees growing."
"However, according to our deductions, in this new world, the creatures that have been reborn have most likely undergone some sort of unique mutation."
"The most typical example is these trees …"
As the host spoke, the view in front of the television zoomed in, and the appearance of the trees appeared.
Among these trees, most of them were actually very normal. However, there were also a small number of trees that were very strange and had already turned into something else.
For example, one of the trees.
"This is one of them …"
In front of the television, the host's clear voice sounded out, "This tree looks like an ordinary maple tree, but it has undergone some sort of mutation. Once living creatures approach, it will immediately become completely different."
Just as he finished speaking, an even larger rabbit slowly walked out from the side. It carefully explored the area, as if it was looking for food.
However, when it approached the tree, a few wooden thorns suddenly shot out like sharp needles and pierced through the body of the rabbit.
Following this, a horrifying scene occurred.
As the rabbit struggled to be killed, an inexplicable change was occurring on the rabbit's body.
Its flesh seemed to have been corroded, and its entire body quickly melted as if it had been extracted by something. Very soon, only a bit of skin and fur remained.
All of this happened in just a few breaths of time.
After doing all of this, the wooden thorns slowly shrank back, still stained with the rabbit's blood.
As they shrank back, the blood on the wooden thorns quickly faded as if it had been absorbed.
Following this, in just a few breaths of time, all traces of it had completely disappeared.
Within the underground world, looking at this scene, everyone could not help but feel stunned before expressions of shock and terror appeared on their faces.
"This thing … is a tree?"
Many people in the underground world stood up at this moment and looked at this scene with a sullen expression.
"As everyone can see, the form of this tree has changed. Although it still looks the same on the surface, it is merely a disguise."
In front of the TV, the host looked as if he was not surprised at all. He then said, "And according to the experts' speculation, a tree like this actually requires heavy firepower to destroy."
"And in the current world, there are still many similar terrifying creatures."
"Let's look into the city …"
As the voice faded, the view of the television began to change, directly shifting to the city.
In the city, the scene inside was displayed.
The satellite had chosen a relatively ordinary city.
Inside, the originally bustling streets were now occupied by weeds.
The cement ground was now full of potholes, and there were terrifying footprints on it.
It looked extremely terrifying.
Occasionally, there would be some humanoid lifeforms roaming about within it.
"These unique lifeforms are called zombies. They are a kind of strange lifeforms that awaken from human corpses.
They have a humanoid body, but they have mutated a long time ago, becoming even more terrifying and powerful. "
"Maybe it's because of their human habits, they like to roam the city and eat human corpses as food …"
As the voice subsided, the camera started to zoom in.
Then, the humanoid lifeform's appearance started to show rapidly.
Under the gaze of the audience, the humanoid lifeform had the same body structure as a human, but its face was covered with pieces of rotten flesh and some tentacles.
Their eyes had long since disappeared, replaced by compound eyes similar to those of insects. They looked extremely terrifying.
Its skin had hardened, forming a sturdy shell on top, as if it was covered with a layer of armor.
He did not do anything else. Just by looking at the zombie's appearance, everyone present could not help but feel their scalps tingle.
"One look and you know this thing is not to be trifled with …"
In front of the TV, looking at the zombie's appearance, many people's scalp tingled as such a thought flashed in their minds.
"Just like what everyone can see, this zombie looks extremely terrifying. Even though it still has the same body structure as a human, it's actually a different kind of lifeform."
In front of the TV, the host sighed and said, "Next, let our expert explain it to everyone."
As the voice subsided, a figure walked over from the side and stood beside the host.
"This is Professor Liu Xiong, an expert in mutated lifeforms."
Looking at the man in front of him, the host showed a smile and said, "In the field of mutated lifeforms, Professor Liu is undoubtedly the top expert."
"You're flattering me."
In front of him, the man's appearance was revealed. He was a middle-aged man with a pair of glasses. He looked normal, but his face looked extra serious.
"Through our observation and research, we've roughly understood some of the zombies' characteristics."
In front of the screen, Liu Xiong held a thin stick in his hand, pointed at the zombie, and started to explain, "The so-called zombies are a species that mutated from human corpses in the beginning.
They originated from humans, but they seem to have become a completely independent species.
Based on our understanding, they have some similar habits to humans, such as liking to roam the city and walking on two legs.
But at the same time, they also like to eat humans, and they'll even eat their own kind.
"As an independent race, they even have their own reproductive abilities and can independently reproduce new individuals …"
"The mutated beasts' unique evolutionary adaptability is vividly displayed on them …"
In front of the screen, Liu Xiong explained loudly. As he spoke, he seemed to be in awe.
"Professor Liu …"
Looking at Liu Xiong in front of him, the host asked in a timely manner, "So from your point of view, what is this zombie roaming the city for?"
"Zombies usually don't do things aimlessly. Under normal circumstances, in order to reduce the consumption of body functions, they'd rather find a place to bask in the sun and not roam around like this."
The middle-aged man said without a second thought, "Under normal circumstances, there's only one reason why he would do that.
And that's to feed. "
"Feed?"
The host couldn't help but be stunned when he heard that. He then said, "But in this city ruin, what can feed this zombie?"
"There should be no one left in the city ruin.
It might be the dead bodies of other living beings … "
The middle-aged man speculated and then said, "Let's continue observing for a while and we'll know."
In front of him, the host nodded.
Then, the camera followed the zombie as it slowly moved around the city.
Frankly speaking, if it was a commercial company, they would not have filmed the show so quietly.
This was a show watched by billions of people. The value of every second was immeasurable, and if they were to waste it like that, it would be a waste of money.
However, this show was not arranged for profit. It was an official move to popularize science.
The reason why they streamed it to the outside world was to introduce and popularize the various dangerous living beings in the outside world.
It was also a preparation for the future counterattack.
One day in the distant future, humans would eventually return to the land.
When that day came, all the dangerous living beings on the land would become their enemies.
If they could popularize science earlier, in the future, the people would have a better understanding of the dangerous living beings, thus reducing the number of casualties.
To achieve that goal, profit wasn't that important.
The recent episodes of the show were all related to zombies.
That was why they wasted so much time to livestream it.
Under the watchful eyes of the audience, the zombie slowly moved forward and arrived at an abandoned building.
It was an abandoned building, and there seemed to be something in the abandoned building.
When it arrived, it seemed to have picked up a certain scent. On the screen, the zombie got excited all of a sudden. It dashed forward and started to pound the anti-theft door in a frenzy, trying to knock it down.
Everyone was stunned by the scene.
"Shift the camera angle and see what's inside."
Someone in the data station said.
Then, the scene on the screen started to change.
The camera angle started to shift. Lines after lines appeared on the screen and rearranged themselves.
After that, the scene inside the screen was displayed.
It was a small and narrow room.
Inside the small room, a figure was lying down.
It was a figure that didn't look too big. It was wearing a grey shirt that looked very shabby.
Under the shirt was a young boy.
"A human!"
At that moment, many people sat up.
"A human?"
"It's a living human!"
"Are there still living humans on the surface?"
Everyone in front of the screen was discussing ferociously.
No one would have thought that there would still be living humans on the surface.
"No!"
Looking at the figure, the middle-aged man in front of the screen shook his head. His face was filled with pity. "This isn't a living human."
He took a deep breath, picked up the pointer in his hand, and pointed at the face of the figure. "Everyone, look at this spot."
He pointed at the spot where the face was.
Some people clearly saw some tiny patterns on the face. They were densely packed and looked very strange.
"This is called the molting pattern. It's a characteristic that appears when a dead body is transforming into a zombie."
"The child in front of us is transforming into a zombie."
He said with a sigh, "It seems like the child isn't a living human, he's dead."
"The zombie outside might have smelled the scent on the child, that's why it's so excited."
"Because to them, their favorite food is human bodies."
As the middle-aged man's words subsided, many people in the audience realized the child's face was unusually pale. He didn't look normal at all, instead, he looked like a dead body.
It seemed like the child wasn't a living being, but a dead body.
Even at that moment, under the influence of the mutated energy outside, his body was slowly transforming, slowly turning into a zombie.
If he waited until the transformation ended, he would become a zombie again.
However, it seemed like he had lost the chance for the time being.
Outside, another evolved zombie had its eyes on him.
For a race like the zombies, their own kind was also part of their diet.
Especially for the zombies who were still in the midst of transformation and hadn't completely shed their human identity, it was even more so.
Outside, a series of bangs sounded ceaselessly, followed by a soft thud, the anti-theft door was pushed down.
For a normal person, it was an inconceivable thing.
The anti-theft door outside was very sturdy, a single glance was enough to tell that someone purposely modified it.
If it was under normal circumstances, let alone a human, even if someone used a hammer or other tools to smash it, it would take a long time before the door could be opened.
However, that zombie used its own strength and smashed the door open with its bare hands.
All it took was a few breaths' time.
The difference in strength was truly frightening.
Looking at the scene, everyone in the audience couldn't help but breathe heavily.
Zombies liked to feed on humans, they could also eat their own kind …
And now, a human body was placed in front of them …
What would happen next?
At that very moment, many people in front of the screen couldn't help but feel a chill in their hearts. Horrifying and bloody scenes flashed across their minds.
"Sir … Should we switch?"
In front of the data platform, a researcher in a white lab coat looked at the middle-aged man in front of him and asked for his permission.
Although it was a scientific livestream, some overly gory scenes still needed to be restricted.
After all, among the audience, other than the adults, there might be a lot of children too.
Listening to the researcher's words, the middle-aged man thought about it for a while and then said, "No need to switch, but during crucial moments, you can cover it up …
Don't expose those bloody scenes directly. "
That was what he meant by not switching but covering it up with mosaics.
After listening to the researcher's words, the others in front of him understood. Then, everyone walked forward and started to get busy.
So, the livestream continued.
Under many people's gazes, the tall, ferocious, and terrifying zombie slowly moved forward and walked forward.
He stepped into the room and looked at the fallen body in front of him. His face was twitching and his whole body was trembling in excitement.
At that very moment, many of the audience in front of the screen looked sour as if they could already imagine the bloody scene that was about to happen.
"Next up is the zombie's meal segment."
In front of the screen, the middle-aged man sighed and said.
The moment his words subsided, under the livestream on the screen, the zombie strode forward and extended a huge, rough arm forward.
Compared to a normal human's arm, the zombie's arm was full of sharp claws and had evolved into a very sharp weapon.
Based on the middle-aged man's perspective, a single press of the claw would be enough to split the body in half. There was no other possibility.
At that very moment, he sighed in his heart and even had the urge to close his eyes.
However, in the end, he held back the urge and continued watching the livestream seriously.
However, in the next scene, the scene that he expected did not happen.
A slender, pale arm suddenly extended out and blocked the sharp claw at the crucial moment.
It was a very slender and long arm that didn't seem to possess any strength, but strangely enough, it blocked the muscular arm.
Then, in front of the screen, everyone saw a shocking scene.
Through the livestream on the screen, at the crucial moment, the young man who seemed to be dead on the ground suddenly stood up and grabbed the zombie's arm fiercely.
"You … What the hell are you?"
A faint, hoarse voice sounded and echoed in the room.
Inside the room, the young man raised his head and looked at the ferocious zombie in front of him.
Instantly, the whole world boiled up.
"He's alive! He's still alive! "
"He's not a dead body, he's alive!"
In front of the screen, countless people stood up abruptly.
On the internet, the related information was already boiling up.
"You … What the hell are you?"
That was what the young man said just now.
Through the satellite broadcast, it was impossible for the voice to be transmitted over.
However, through the lip-reading, one could understand what the young man said just now.
In an instant, the young man's image came alive.
"He can speak! He has the ability to speak! "
"He's definitely a living person!"
A lot of people started to get excited.
In front of the screen, the middle-aged man was stunned when he saw the scene.
"Impossible, impossible …"
He unconsciously muttered to himself, his heart filled with doubts.
The young man's body clearly had the marks of transforming into a zombie, so he should have been a dead body a long time ago.
On top of that, even if he wasn't a dead body, how could a normal person possess the power to resist a zombie?
What exactly was going on?
However, without a doubt, when the young man spoke just now, he was still using the old language.
It undoubtedly meant that he still possessed intellect and was still a human.
But how was that possible?
The middle-aged man's heart was in a mess, he didn't know what to say.
What he found even more unbelievable was still happening.
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