Chapter 308: Super Warriors, and Beyond

Chapter 308: Super Warriors, and Beyond

Gordon Jacob waved his hand, and a super warrior with explosively muscular physique emerged from the cabin, standing tall beside him.

This super warrior's muscles were incredibly pronounced, with arms thicker than many people's waists. His perfectly sculpted physique resembled the result of injections with animal hormones.

However, the powerful aura emanating from him was palpable, and his level was undoubtedly high, possessing an explosive level that was difficult to suppress.

Without a doubt, this individual was a super warrior cultivated by the Eliemeriv Pharmaceutical Group using super ability serums.

Gordon Jacob introduced, "This is Eliemeriv's latest super warrior, Roderick."

After the introduction, he gestured with his eyes, signaling Roderick.

Roderick glanced at Lu Heng with a proud gaze, then leaped onto the sea's surface.

With his arms crossed, he stood tall and proud, as a circle of Origin Energy rose beneath his feet, lifting his entire body and keeping him afloat on the water.

Smiling at Lu Heng, Gordon Jacob said, "Roderick's Origin Energy level has reached an astonishing 40, making him the highest-ranked super warrior at present. I doubt you can match that, can you?"

Lu Heng's current Origin Energy level was 39, and he had not yet reached level 40.

Roderick's ability level was elevated through injections of super ability serums, so it wasn't surprising that his Origin Energy level was high. With unrestricted injections, it was indeed possible to reach the pinnacle of the first tier.

In fact, at this stage, very few Ability Users could surpass level 35 without resorting to special methods.

The reason why so many Ability Users were drawn to the super ability serums was their undeniable effectiveness.

This Ability User named Roderick must have had a high level to begin with.

After all, he was selected by the Eliemeriv Biopharmaceutical Group for cultivation, and those with lower levels wouldn't have qualified for the SPA-3 injections.

Each vial of this top-tier super ability serum was priced at tens of millions, and a single injection was not enough.

To maintain peak combat power, long-term injections were necessary.

Therefore, Ability Users chosen to become super warriors by the Eliemeriv Group were one in a million.

Roderick was part of the first batch of super warriors cultivated by the Eliemeriv Group and, naturally, a test subject.

Consequently, the laboratory collected combat data from Roderick daily.

Gordon Jacob witnessed the serum's effects on Roderick daily, which gave him immense confidence in Roderick's combat prowess.

Under normal circumstances, the peak combat effectiveness of SPA-3 injections could be sustained for a year and a half to two years if administered in standard doses. After that, it would rapidly decline.

However, this also depended on the dosage.

If the injections were more concentrated and substantial, the peak combat effectiveness would last for a shorter duration.

Lu Heng sensed that Roderick's injections were likely massive, and his peak combat effectiveness might only last for half a year.

By concentrating a lifetime's worth of combat power into half a year, he could indeed achieve a level of strength that was unattainable through conventional means.

Gordon Jacob was confident in the super warriors he had cultivated. He said, "Mr. Lu Heng, Roderick's combat power will surpass your imagination. If you don't believe me, you can test it yourself. He will demonstrate the might of SPA-3 with his abilities."

Lu Heng smiled and replied calmly, "You know nothing about me."

Gordon Jacob maintained his smile and repeated, "I'm curious to see how long you can last against Roderick. Are you willing to give it a try?"

Lu Heng glanced at the muscular monster standing on the water's surface with his arms crossed and said, "I might only last one move."

Gordon Jacob extended his hand and invited, "How about a bet? If Roderick wins, I'd like to invite you to join the super ability serum experiment program."

Lu Heng looked at him and asked, "What if I win?"

Gordon Jacob replied with a relaxed expression, "You can make any request, as long as it's something money can buy. It won't be a problem."

After some consideration, Lu Heng said, "If I win, super ability serums will not be allowed within Daxia's borders from now on."

Gordon Jacob raised an eyebrow, surprised by the terms of the bet.

However, he still agreed, "Alright, if you win, Eliemeriv's super ability serums will not be available in Daxia."

He added a qualifier to his response.

Of course, this qualifier wasn't an issue.

After all, the technology to produce super ability serums wasn't particularly difficult, and many pharmaceutical companies could manufacture them, not just Eliemeriv's factories.

Lu Heng received a response but didn't stand up. Instead, he remained seated, leisurely and content, and slowly raised his hand, releasing his Divine Incarnation.

The Divine Incarnation gathered power, breaking the sound barrier with a "Bang," and struck with the Dragon Wind Fist.

Roar! The Wind Dragon roared, whipping up the seawater and creating a powerful impact that instantly knocked Roderick unconscious, lifting him into the sky, and then slamming him back down into the sea, his fate uncertain.

Throughout the entire process, Lu Heng remained calmly seated, not even bothering to look up.

Even though the Divine Incarnation didn't use the Wind Dragon Extinction Slash, but instead a modified version of the Dragon Wind Fist with only half its power, it was still enough to defeat the muscle-bound monster in one move.

The battle was over as soon as it began.

Lu Heng smiled at Gordon Jacob and said mockingly, "Over there, they might be Super Warriors, but here, these things are just super soldiers."

Gordon Jacob's expression froze for a moment; he had never imagined such a huge gap in their combat abilities.

He had thought that even if Lu Heng's strength far exceeded expectations, the fight would at least be a back-and-forth battle.

But it ended in just one move.

In the end, the Super Ability Serum could only enhance one's Energy Level.

However, an Ability User's strength is not solely determined by their level.

Level, skills, class abilities, martial arts, talents, and basic combat techniques all influence one's combat prowess.

The Super Ability Serum only solves one of the six basic combat foundations; having a high level without the others is just an empty shell.

At present, very few people have mastered powerful martial arts like the Wind Dragon Extinction Slash.

Lu Heng only used half the power of the martial art, and he instantly defeated Eliemer's Super Warrior.

When Gordon Jacob looked at Lu Heng again, his eyes were filled with excitement and fervor. "You are far stronger than I imagined. If you're willing, I'll do everything I can to nurture you and make you a true Super Warrior... no, a War God!"

"The SPA-4 is about to begin human trials. It's the most god-like Super Ability Serum. If you're willing, this Ascension Ladder is yours!"

Lu Heng didn't even hesitate before refusing, "I don't need it."

Gordon Jacob asked, "Why not? Roderick was just a level 30 cannon fodder, but within two months, he became a Super Warrior surpassing all Ability Users."

"If it were you, using the SPA-4, you could become a god-like existence. Don't you want this power?"

Lu Heng countered, "Didn't the pharmaceutical experts researching the Super Ability Serum explain the reason for the side effects to you? They're irreversible."

Gordon Jacob didn't seem to care, "All drug research is an iterative process. If side effects appear, we solve them.

"I have unlimited research funds to invest, and we'll definitely find a way to address the side effects.

"In less than six months, the SPA has evolved from Type 1 to Type 3, and Type 4 is about to begin human trials.

"Technology has no end; problems that can't be solved now will surely be solved in the future.

"With the current pace of human technological development, two years is enough for the SPA to go through over a dozen iterations.

"Believe me, you will become humanity's most powerful War God. By then, no one will dare defy your will."

In this chaotic era, strength equals authority.

Of course, there are also many ways to change the rules of authority.

Take the Super Ability Serum, for example.

In theory, if Lu Heng were to accept the Super Ability Serum injection, he could maintain peak combat prowess for two years, dominating other Ability Users.

During these two years, Lu Heng could indeed do as he pleased, but it wouldn't be complete freedom.

Once injected with the Super Ability Serum, there's no escaping its influence.

In other words, whoever holds the Super Ability Serum has control over others.

Of course, one could also take control of the entire Eliemer Biopharmaceutical Corporation through strength, but even then, it would only last for two years.

After that, an irreversible decline in combat prowess awaits.

Lu Heng smiled and said, "Have you ever injected yourself with the Super Ability Serum?"

At this question, Gordon Jacob fell silent.

Lu Heng's mocking smile grew, "You're trying to convince me to use something you haven't even tried yourself. When you do, come find me to talk about this again."

Gordon Jacob, a world-class capital controller, couldn't possibly be a fool.

Gordon Jacob was well aware of the side effects of the superpower serum, having witnessed the gruesome scenes of Ability Users tearing into each other and consuming each other's blood during withdrawal. He knew better than anyone the consequences of the serum.

While these side effects were detrimental to Ability Users, they might not be a disadvantage for him. With the serum in his possession, he could control these Ability Users and make them obey his every command.

Realizing that his plan to control Lu Heng with the serum wouldn't work, Gordon quickly changed the subject without disappointment. "Alright, let's discuss this again once SPA develops a side-effect-free model. Let's talk about something else. I have another plan. Kate Capital has led the establishment of a mercenary organization called the 'Delegators'."

"I'd like to invite you to be the chief warrior of the Delegators, and this mercenary group will be under your command."

Lu Heng's eyebrows furrowed upon hearing this. The name 'Delegators' was not unfamiliar to him from his previous life.

They were a well-known Ability User mercenary group in the White Eagle Federation, even surpassing the Oni Warrior Mercenary Group from Fusou.

The Delegators had already been established two months ago, and Lu Heng was surprised to learn this from Gordon Jacob.

If the Delegators were funded by Gordon Jacob, then this mercenary group was also under the control of the Creator Organization.

In his previous life, Lu Heng had not delved deep enough into the core of the Creator Organization to uncover many of its secrets.

In this life, he held a high position within the organization, even interacting with its true core members, and thus knew more secrets than before.

The fact that the Creator Organization controlled a mercenary group like the Delegators indicated their power was far greater than he had anticipated.

This was the effect of possessing formidable strength.

Lu Heng's display of power had immediately attracted the attention of the Delegators, one of the top ten mercenary groups in the world.

This incident once again reaffirmed a truth in this chaotic era: power equated to authority.

However, Lu Heng had more considerations. Accepting the leadership of the Delegators would bring about significant changes to his identity.

Would Daxia allow such a thing?

Currently, Lu Heng held the honorary commander position in the Dragon Valor Mercenary Corps, an identity incompatible with leading the Delegators.

There was no doubt about this.

The Daxia military would never permit one person to hold both positions simultaneously.

If Lu Heng accepted the leadership of the Delegators, it meant he would have to align himself with the White Eagle Federation.

Even setting aside national identity, Lu Heng would never choose the White Eagle Federation.

Why abandon the world's largest industrial nation to become a mercenary for a financial power?

Even a toe-headed fool wouldn't make such a stupid decision.

In this chaotic era, industrial prowess was the true symbol of strength.

Once a financial power's anchor lost its value, their financial data would become worthless numbers.

In fact, the world's financial landscape had been changing since the Abyssal Descent.

The White Eagle Federation's financial system, initially anchored to gold, later switched to oil as the anchor when their currency could no longer be unconditionally exchanged for gold.

However, with technological advancements and the rise of new energy sources, the financial system's anchor was shaken once more.

Then, with the Abyssal Descent and the appearance of the Mist, the extraction and transportation of oil became problematic.

A human civilization energy crisis emerged, and the White Eagle Federation's financial system began to falter.

In reality, during the year of the Abyssal Descent, the White Eagle Federation had been searching for new anchors to maintain their financial system.

The first choice was crystal nuclei.

In the Abyss Era, selecting crystal nuclei as the financial system's anchor was a logical decision.

However, crystal nuclei were consumables and could be continuously produced from the Abyssal World, which posed a significant challenge to the financial system.

Additionally, there was another analysis suggesting that the White Eagle Federation wanted to use the superpower serum as the financial system's anchor.

If a side-effect-free serum could be developed, this plan might indeed succeed.

Nevertheless, Lu Heng was all too familiar with the nature of the serum. Using it as the financial system's anchor would only push human civilization deeper into the abyss.

(End of Chapter)

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