The plane flew above the clouds, sometimes stable, sometimes bumpy, as it headed towards the southern expressway of China.
Lin Que was fixed on a flat bed with an auxiliary life support system plugged in. He fell into a deep sleep due to extreme fatigue after a long period of tension and wasn't affected by his surroundings at all.
Lou Cheng, Ji Jianzhang, Dou Ning, and a few other military personnel sat nearby, flipping through thick documents marked as secret. These were printed from the information they brought out from North Harbor Base.
According to the description, the underground laboratory had existed for a long time and was a product of history. It started as an air-raid shelter and was later expanded to its current state. Two years ago, it was remodeled and welcomed a joint research team from America and Japan. This was a branch of the Artificial Weapons Project. The main focus was changed from technological devices to genetic induction. In this aspect, Japan had done a lot of preliminary research and accumulated plenty of experience.
It had been many years since the United States of America started the artificial weapons project. After many failed attempts, they gradually found a direction and got on the right track. They had "No.1" that could be used in actual combat. After that, they improved and improved it to "No.15".
Even though each number corresponded to only one experimental subject, there were actually many failed products buried behind them. Even those that succeeded had problems due to various reasons. More than half of them were removed from the sequence, providing experience and lessons for subsequent improvements. So far, the experimental subjects that were still "in service" were only No.4, No.5, No.6, No.8, No.10, No.14, and No.15. After Lou Cheng and the others "wiped out" them, only No.14 and No.15 in the American headquarters were spared.
Among them, No. 15 was a mature product in all aspects. This could allow the dangerous level experts in the United States to have a second life. As long as they did not die on the spot, they could undergo the "modification" with a relatively high success rate. The only problem was that they would become rigid and mechanical, forgetting most of their memories. They would only retain their instincts and simulate normal behavior patterns according to the implanted chip.
During this process, for various reasons, every test subject had a built-in blocking program to prevent them from going out of control. The blonde Number 5 triggered this and suffered a genetic breakdown.
After accumulating enough Danger Grade experiments, the scientists of the Artificial Weapons Project set their sights on the Terror Grade. Number 16, who was rumored to be dead due to severe brain injuries and was in a vegetative state, entered their sights.
A year later, No. 16 came back to life. Even without the implantation of a chip, he could fight on his own. It was almost the same as when he was "alive." However, his daily actions were a mess, and he still had to rely on simulations.
With such a successful experience, the Artificial Weapon Project had a higher goal. It was to create products that were no different from normal Physical Invulnerability experts and could think independently. Of course, brainwashing and control were necessary.
For this reason, they reduced the application of nanotechnology and instead cooperated with the Japanese. Starting from "genetic induction", the North Harbor Base was put into use under this background.
In less than a year, No. 17, who was already adept at controlling fire, was "born" under the "guidance" and "cloning" of the genes of many "fire element" Terror Level experts. There were no problems with his thinking and actions, except that he appeared to be more reclusive and introverted. Combined with the high-tech equipment in his body, his special Physical Invulnerability Level combat strength was even more surprising. He also showed some potential for growth. The experimenters called him a master of fire control who could catch up to the Dragon King.
Before No. 17, most of the test subjects were on the verge of death. The few healthy captives all failed without exception.
No. 17's success gave the Japanese Physical Invulnerability expert in charge of the base hope to improve herself. After ample preparation, she accepted a limited "modification" and was a great success. However, her personality was twisted, and she started to like calling herself No. 18.
It was because of this background that she had to apologize and make up for it in a leader's tone at that critical juncture.
Recently, the North Harbor Base's experiment seemed to have made a breakthrough.
Before this, the standard of the test subjects depended on their original level. "Modification" could at most increase their combat strength slightly, and that was under the condition that there were many flaws. This time, the researchers found a better way to use the genes of the strong to make the weak undergo a qualitative change. Therefore, they urgently needed live subjects to verify it.
Across the world, there were indeed many Inhuman experts. However, they were not cabbages. How could there be a test subject on the verge of death or willing to appear in such a hurry?
Therefore, Lin Que, an Inhuman with no background adventuring in the war-torn zones, was targeted. The person in charge of this was No. 16. He was assigned No. 4, No. 5, and No. 6.
The follow-up verification of the information would be done by No. 17, who was more independent and often active in the war-torn zones.
"It's a pity that the battle destroyed the main laboratory. A lot of data was lost. Also, judging from Que 'er's situation, their breakthrough can't be considered a success," said Ji Jianzhang with a sigh after flipping through the data.
Lin Que's experiment hadn't reached the most dangerous stage yet.
"This data is enough. It will be of great help to our related research." The military personnel agreed with Ji Jianzhang's words, but didn't dare to say it out loud.
He flipped through the files and changed the topic.
"The core researchers of the base and No. 18 are all dead. The main laboratory was also destroyed. I'm afraid no one knows how No. 17 used the external control of the blocking program. What a pity …"
Otherwise, the military would have another Physical Invulnerability expert!
Lou Cheng was startled for a moment and then said thoughtfully,
He pondered and said, "No. 17 participated in the battle for two reasons. First, No. 18 was there. Second, he was afraid that the researchers weren't all dead and that the damage to the main laboratory wasn't severe enough …"
At least before confirming that No. 18 couldn't escape, he didn't dare to slack off or join in the siege. If he did, he might be dragged down with them. It would be easy for No. 18 to "kill" him.
"Maybe." Dou Ning nodded approvingly.
If No. 17 was as described in the data and had the ability to think like a normal human …
At this moment, the plane jolted. Lou Cheng swallowed the words he wanted to say. He looked out of the window and saw the ground peeking through the thin clouds. He looked at the dilapidated miniature city and suddenly recalled what he had seen and heard in the war-torn zones over the past two days. He couldn't help but open his mouth and say,
"When will peace be restored here …"
The overall environment was filled with despair in the war-torn zones. It seemed impossible to change it. Lou Cheng was also affected by such an atmosphere. He felt that doing anything would be useless. That was why he chose to be a bystander and not interfere in matters that were within the "local rules."
Ji Jianzhang turned to look out of the window. He smiled, half self-deprecatingly and half emotionally.
"None of the forces here are righteous."
The military personnel beside him felt awkward. They looked at the data and admired the scenery.
"Even a Forbidden Mighty One can't change such a situation," said Ji Jianzhang. "We can only hope that after such a long period of war, people's minds have calmed down. Even the forces and Mighty Ones who have set up a separatist regime are willing to compromise."
"Look at Gelangang. With our help, it's focused on infrastructure and order. It has attracted a lot of refugees and is developing very quickly. If this continues, it will become a benchmark in the war-torn areas and attract other forces to imitate it. When the time comes, after a certain amount of reshuffling, there might be many similar 'peace points'. Step by step, things will get better," a military personnel emphasized.
At this moment, Lou Cheng, Ji Jianzhang, and Dou Ning felt Lin Que's body move. They looked at him and saw his eyelids trembling slightly before he slowly opened them.
"How are you feeling?" Dou Ning leaned over and asked concernedly.
"Grandma, Grandpa." Lin Que greeted them twice. His personal style was obvious. "Not bad."
Ji Jianzhang stood up and stood in front of the "bed", consoling his grandson. "You've made great progress in refining your root pulp and gained some strange abilities. After you go back and rest for a while, you'll be able to reach the peak of the Inhuman stage. At that time, you can fight in the title matches and seek inspiration. Maybe you can make the great leap earlier than expected. If you really can't do it, you can come back here and train in real battles." Ji Jianzhang stood up in front of the "bed" and consoled his grandson.
Lin Que didn't look away. His pupils darkened a little. He said with restraint but determination,
"I want to come every year."
"Even after reaching Physical Invulnerability."
Why do you want to train in actual combat when you're already at Physical Invulnerability … At first, Lou Cheng was stunned. Then, he understood his brother-in-law's true intentions. He replied tacitly, "There are other Mighty Ones following that human trafficking organization. Don't worry."
Lin Que closed his eyes for a moment, then opened them again and said calmly,
He said calmly, "I'll still come."
He'll still come? He'll still come after suffering so much? He'll help those he can help? He'll help those who can see the suffering … A few lines suddenly appeared in Lou Cheng's mind.
Face as cold as ice, heart as Bodhisattva …
He'll do what he knows is impossible …
Maybe this is the complete version of his brother-in-law …
A stubborn and stubborn boy …
Influenced by him, Lou Cheng shook off the feeling of helplessness. He smiled and said,
"When I accept military missions in the future, I'll try my best to choose this place."
If I meet them, I'll do what I can …
The plane soared through the clouds. The curve of the southern part of China was getting closer and closer.
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