Chapter 271: Success
Chapter 271: Success
Years later...
White Bird Star, Star River Island.
Inside a laboratory.
"The 8961st formula, Experiment A30, begin!"
A balding middle-aged man in a white lab coat exclaimed excitedly as he gazed at the glass of the biochemical laboratory.
Within the special glass chamber was a sinister-looking crimson mechanism.
The mechanism resembled an animal's skin peeled away, leaving only crimson muscles and sinews, with dark purple lines twisting and writhing like coiling snakes.
On the surface of the flesh, there were patches of dark red steel plating.
"Oooh!"
A black ape was sent into the laboratory, and various protective shields were deactivated.
Crack!
Crack!
The crimson mechanism expanded instantly, resembling a giant beast opening its blood-red maw, and devoured the black ape!
Crack! Crack!
Countless pieces of flesh sprouted on the black ape's surface, making it appear as if it were wearing a blood-red armor.
"Oooh!"
The black ape pounded its chest continuously, then suddenly slammed a punch onto the glass.
Crack!
The specially crafted glass remained intact, unbreakable even by a Sixth Tier Combatant's strength.
Instead, a string of numbers lit up on the nearby punch force tester: "Explosive Power... S-Class! Meets the initial design requirements of the mechanism!"
"Hmm, continue the experiment!"
The balding middle-aged researcher glanced at the big boss beside him and continued issuing orders.
Fang Xing crossed his arms, coldly observing the laboratory.
The cabin door opened, and several mechanic hounds were deployed inside.
These were specially purchased combat robots, each capable of rivaling a Fourth Stage Professional.
Working together, their power increased even more.
"Woof woof!"
The mechanical hounds' eyes glowed red, like a pack of wolves pouncing on a tiger.
Two of them directly bit onto the mechanical ape's arms, hanging like pendants, rendering the mechanism ape's hands useless.
Then... one by one, the mechanical dogs leaped, displaying some tactical prowess, and even their movements carried a hint of dog fist martial arts.
"A-class Martial Arts - Dog Fist?"
Fang Xing nodded, "Technology is advancing so quickly... Nowadays, Fourth Stage robots can carry corresponding Martial Will..."
This was, of course, the achievement of the 'Galactic Holosphere Corporation'.
Being able to simulate Martial Arts realms in the Holosphere, it was only natural to pair them with robots.
It was rumored that robots comparable to Fifth Tier External Martial Practitioners had already emerged, capable of mass production, significantly reducing casualties among front-line martial warriors.
Even Sixth Tier Martial Essence model robots were in development.
This was the change brought about by the advancement of human technology! An extraordinary change that might only take a short decade or even a few years to transform human society drastically!
Bang! Bang!
As Fang Xing indulged in his thoughts, the battle within the laboratory was coming to an end.
The mechanism ape shook off the last mechanical hound, grabbed it, and exerted force with both hands.
Crack!
The mechanical hound's head fell off, followed by a steel spine and a trail of machine oil.
"Oooh!"
The mechanism ape tossed the mechanical hound's corpse and began pounding its chest, seemingly demonstrating its defiance to the hateful humans outside.
"Not bad, full of spirit!"
Fang Xing gave a thumbs up, "Mechanism disengage!"
"Yes!"
The bald middle-aged man immediately issued the command.
Crack!
The set of crimson mechanism on the mechanism ape instantly disengaged, curling into a ball of crimson flesh, covered by a layer of metallic liquid.
Without the mechanism, the black ape's body became thinner, and its spirit weakened, causing it to collapse.
Its eyes gleamed with madness, and it continuously raised its large hand, seemingly wanting to merge with the blood-red mechanism again.
"Experimental Subject - Alive!"
"Take a blood sample immediately! I want to see the data now!"
The balding middle-aged researcher roared.
Soon, needles were inserted into the black ape's wounded body, and a vast amount of data emerged.
"Erosion rate 0.02%! Below the safety line... Success!"
The middle-aged researcher exclaimed excitedly.
All the researchers immediately applauded, smiling at Fang Xing.
They were well aware of who the real big boss was, and without the special materials he provided, it would have been impossible to develop a new 'Inhibitor' so easily.
In previous experiments, the original ape couldn't resist the erosion and directly fused with the biological mechanism, even transforming into a Demonkin.
This time, it only suffered a minor pollution, and the thinness and wounds were a normal price to pay.
"Where's the psychological analysis report?"
Fang Xing stared at the black ape, feeling that it had gone mad.
"It's obvious... its mental assessment score must be quite low, after all, the primary users of bio-mechas are powerful martial artists. Only a sufficiently formidable martial will can counteract the spiritual pollution of the original Demonkin organization..."
"However, our focus is on the inhibitor! The inhibitor! Confirming that the armor effectively prevents the Demonkin's flesh regeneration is already a huge success for this experiment!"
The bald middle-aged man was visibly excited.
In fact, the previous experiments had yielded extremely promising results.
"Excellent, Doctor Wang... I'll keep my promise to you. First, a bonus equivalent to a year's salary for each person... and then, authorship rights for the paper."
Fang Xing nodded and walked out of the laboratory, casually grabbing a bottle of fruit wine, "Let's celebrate..."
"It's my honor."
Doctor Wang obediently fetched a cup and clinked glasses with Fang Xing.
After all, he was well aware that Fang Xing had provided all the materials, and he had merely been experimenting with the formulas.
To be blunt, even a dog could do that.
He was naturally very grateful to Fang Xing in his heart.
"Alright, then, please tell me about the formula of this inhibitor, its performance, and its application prospects..."
Fang Xing took a sip of the fruit wine, stood outside the glass window, gazing at the scenery outside, and casually replied.
"Hmm..."
Doctor Wang organized his thoughts, "This inhibitor formula primarily consists of the 'Plant 36' and 'Mineral 139' specimens provided by the boss, with a ratio of... and the manufacturing process is..."
"I can guarantee that its performance surpasses most of the 'Radiant Inhibitors' used in bio-mechas on the market... The research materials we requested for the laboratory are all of Demon Progeny rank, so this brand-new inhibitor can be directly used in the armor production of Saint-tier Mechanisms, and even Deity-tier!"
"Hmm... Next time, we'll apply for the main body's flesh and blood of the Demonkin." Fang Xing nodded.
"This..."
A hint of embarrassment flashed across Doctor Wang's face, "It seems our laboratory doesn't have the authority to access the main body's flesh and blood of the Foreign Demonkin..."
Even the previous use of a small amount of Demon Progeny's flesh and blood materials was only made possible due to Fang Xing's connections, which allowed Davis to give the green light.
After all, Foreign Demonkin were extremely terrifying.
Even a single drop of their blood could potentially allow them to regenerate!
"I know... There must be stock and the highest-level biochemical laboratory within the Nine Swords Academy."
Fang Xing paused for a moment, then said, "You can publish a portion of the results and submit it to the Nine Swords Academy's 'Godslayer' Journal... They should contact us."
"Understood, Boss!"
Doctor Wang was thrilled.
He had a pile of papers in his hands, but Fang Xing had been holding him back from publishing them.
Finally, Fang Xing relented.
Moreover, the paper to be published was not based on today's experimental results; in fact, the half-finished product from a few months ago was already enough for over a dozen top-tier journal papers.
Then, by gradually releasing more, he could publish dozens more...
When it came to watering down research, he was a professional.
"Rest assured, Boss, I know what to do. I'll keep the critical data vague..."
Doctor Wang assured, "We can use the A02 Experiment."
The mechanical ape from that experiment was barely alive after removing its armor.
Even with the full might of interstellar technology, it didn't survive for half a day.
However, in the eyes of many researchers, it was still a successful experiment.
After all, the fact that it didn't immediately transform into a demonic object indicated that the inhibitor was genuinely effective!
...
Fang Xing walked through the fields, observing the half-dead spiritual herbs.
Suddenly, he stopped and stood before a sea of purple flowers.
"Dawnflower..."
A term emerged in Fang Xing's mind.
This was 'Plant 36'.
As for 'Mineral 139', it was the 'Nine Heart Iron Ore' from the cultivation world.
To be blunt, plants could be transplanted.
But mines, indeed, couldn't be relocated.
"Even if it leaks out in the future... it's difficult for outsiders to replicate it, as the raw materials are all in my possession. This is the ultimate monopoly!"
Fang Xing pondered.
With the Federation's scientific level, they might be able to replicate it, but that would only be for limited laboratory use.
The cost of mass production would be astronomical!
This was enough!
"After spending so much, we've only managed to develop the inhibitor... and the inhibitor is just a small branch of the Demonkin armor..."
"It's delusional to think I can gather all the parts for a Saint Warrior Armor on my own... By the time I succeed, I might have already broken through to the Martial Deity, or even higher..."
"Indeed, I still need to go shearing and reaping..."
Fang Xing gazed into space, a hint of anticipation in his eyes.
Just then, a communication call came through.
"Fang Xing, it's Ouyang Qianqian... I've completed my retirement procedures."
A bright young woman appeared on the video call.
Although Ouyang Qianqian's college entrance exam results were not ideal, she never gave up on her martial arts cultivation.
Now, as a Fourth Stage Professional, with the Federation's gene surgery, she could easily live for a few hundred years.
As such, she still looked incredibly young and full of youthful vigor.
"You're retiring? Congratulations."
Fang Xing sincerely offered his congratulations.
"Yes, I'm planning to return to Yingxiao Star. I've already bought the interstellar tickets... Want to have a meal together? Ji Weiwei also wants to thank you in person..."
Ouyang Qianqian extended the invitation.
"Thank me together?"
Fang Xing stroked his chin.
Davis and his team were all well-informed and understanding. Ouyang Qianqian had been living a very good life these past few years.
Moreover, she had earned an outstanding military merit, which would greatly benefit her career back home.
It was normal for her to want to express her gratitude.
"Never mind, I've been busy with something recently..."
Fang Xing spoke up.
He had just visited an entertainment planet in the Malevolent Dragon Star System, experiencing the unique culture and customs of different star systems, and even witnessing alien performances...
Currently, he wasn't very interested.
"I see..."
Ouyang Qianqian hung up with a hint of disappointment, a wistful expression appeared on her face: "...Let's just consider it a dream..."
...
Several days later.
Nine Swords Academy.
The Forbidden Zone.
A pitch-black obelisk stood tall, engraved with countless indescribable runes.
The runes interconnected, resembling an integrated circuit board, drawing upon immense energy to create a bizarre effect that separated the inner and outer spaces.
Beneath the dark obelisk was an underground research facility of unknown depth.
At the deepest part of the facility, a short-haired youth was gazing at a massive factory below.
From his perspective, he could just make out a bizarre, enormous skull hanging in the air.
The skin on the skull's face seemed torn open, leaving only the large eyeball and exposed teeth...
Even the eyeball was still moving...
"Moon Goddess!"
The Dean of Nine Swords Academy, Sword Autumn, Deity, approached the short-haired youth and sighed: "Originally, your armor was to be made primarily from the Moon Goddess... But now, we must use the entire Moon Goddess as the main material... The previous design has to be completely redone."
The concept of a foreign demon's body parts was entirely different from that of a complete foreign demon's corpse! The primary raw materials for the Demonkin armor were various Demonkin, their progeny... and even the flesh and bones of the foreign demon itself! Nine Swords Academy had ventured far in these taboo researches.
"I'm not in a hurry, really. Even without the armor, my 'Void Severing Blade' is enough to sever anything!"
"Cut Sea, you're too confident."
Sword Autumn, Deity, shook his head: "The Martial Artist Profession has its limits. Even Martial Deities are only Ninth Tier Combatants. With the aid of armor, and by cultivating the Will Mystic Pattern to its peak, one can barely reach the Tenth Tier Combatant..."
The gap widens as one approaches this realm.
The difference between the Tenth and Ninth Tiers is like that of clouds and mud.
And the Eleventh Tier can crush all Tenth Tier combatants.
"During the last Moon Goddess incident, if you had an armor, the Federation's casualties would have been much lower..."
"And armor isn't just about external power..."
Sword Autumn solemnly said, "A true Mech Pilot relies on the Soul Light to eventually merge with the armor, transforming into another form of Mechanism Life. According to our Academy's research, Martial Artists can also achieve this unity. Perhaps the opportunity for a Ninth Tier Martial Deity to break through lies in completely refining their Deity-tier Mechanism into their bodies, thus achieving the effect of Mechanism and Martial Unity. If you still aim to break through to the Tenth Tier, you can't ignore this path."
With the Soul Light of a Mech Pilot as a reference, this approach at least offers a glimpse of success.
"Perhaps..."
Cut Sea laughed: "It's also possible that, before other Martial Deities break through, I will have advanced my Void Severing Blade Unique Technique to the tenth level. If there's no path ahead in the Martial Dao, I'll forge one!"
Sword Autumn, Deity, nodded slightly, not saying more.
At their level of cultivation, their Martial Dao will was even more vast than a star and harder than a neutron star.
Those who could be swayed by a few words of advice were not true Martial Warriors.
(End of Chapter)
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