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Chapter 646: The Butterfly Effect of Time
Chapter 646: The Butterfly Effect of Time
The Bronze Man and the Soldier Puppet continuously slaughtered various strange composite beasts. These composite beasts were unique life forms born from the mixing of various biological genes by the Biological Template.
Although they appeared to be independent individuals, this was not the case. As long as one obtained the Biological Template, one could cause the composite beasts to collapse and die by formatting it, leading to the breakdown of their genetic structure.
The Global Defenders Organization had once studied the Biological Template, hoping to use its gene editing capabilities to optimize the human genome. However, they ultimately abandoned the idea because the composite beasts created by the Biological Template were not the result of biotechnology but rather a forced amalgamation.
This led to the composite beasts appearing as synthetic organisms, but in reality, they were merely derivatives of the Biological Template, relying on mysticism rather than science.
Therefore, genetic optimization was out of the question.
"So, the Biological Template is actually a problematic thing," Qin Muye was also surprised to find out that the Biological Template had such a truth. He had thought it was something similar to the Staff of Life.
"Indeed, and this thing can also affect humans. Fortunately, when I came here, the Biological Template hadn't obtained any human-related genes; otherwise, we would have faced intelligent composite beasts," Sun Zhen explained, knowing that the Biological Template had not fully developed.
Even at the end, the composite beasts had no corresponding intelligence, remaining mere beasts.
And if it had obtained human genes, it would have been a catastrophic disaster.
Humans stand at the top of the food chain not because of their so-called combat strength, but because of their intelligence.
"That doesn't make sense. How did the Biological Template fail to be contained? Logically, this thing can't move or think, so as long as it was properly sealed, there shouldn't have been any issues," Qin Muye was somewhat puzzled.
"I'm not sure either. You know, things were chaotic back then. Moreover, a large number of Omega-level anomalies emerged from the Dragon Vein, so this matter was naturally overlooked," Sun Zhen, as a frontline combatant, naturally didn't have much information. He could only get limited insights from the internal network.
Those who truly understood these matters had absolute confidentiality measures in place, making it difficult to extract information from them.
So, in reality, the most he knew was about the containment methods.
The journey through the composite beasts was relatively easy.
"I remember that the Biological Template had a conflict with another anomaly, and the composite beasts died in large numbers, leading to a period of calm. However, these were events before our arrival, and I don't have much information on the specifics. Both the surveillance and intelligence systems were severely damaged."
"However, if we continue to trace back, we might actually see what anomaly the Biological Template was fighting."
Sun Zhen was trying to lighten the mood, even though it was just the two of them. Under external pressure, they had been mentally tense the entire time.
"I have a small question. When you first came in, did you see any composite beasts as big as a hill?" Qin Muye asked curiously.
"No, why do you ask?" Sun Zhen was a bit puzzled by the sudden question.
"You can see one now. Look, over there," Qin Muye pointed to a nearby mound, clearly indicating that this giant composite beast had already died.
" Butterfly Effect!" Sun Zhen said subconsciously, as he saw the mound suddenly stand up, revealing a creature that resembled a bear but was more than just a bear. The basic structure was that of a bear, but it also combined various other organisms, forming a terrifying appearance.
This made Sun Zhen's teeth grind. His protagonist's aura was indeed very strong.
He hadn't encountered it before, and if he had, it would have been a tough battle.
"Judging by its appearance, it must have just been born. Is your protagonist's aura failing?" Qin Muye teased.
"Boss, you once said that the protagonist's aura isn't omnipotent. I guess our time travel didn't give it enough time to take effect," Sun Zhen replied, sounding quite helpless.
But what could they do? They had to push through regardless.
This bear-type composite beast was difficult to kill, but not impossible.
The danger of the Biological Template didn't lie in its combat strength or killing ability, but in the ecological collapse it caused.
Currently, the overall combat strength of the synthesized beasts, while ridiculous, is still within an acceptable range. As long as the 108 Soldier Puppets surround and attack, they can still kill them.
However, from the situation with the bear-type synthesized beast, its regenerative ability is likely to be off the charts. Chopping it into mincemeat might not even kill it, let alone considering its corresponding physical constitution and strength.
Fortunately, they didn't need to kill the bear-type synthesized beast; they just needed to stall it.
Once they obtained the Biological Template, no matter how strong the bear-type synthesized beast was, it would still succumb to genetic collapse and die.
The bear-type synthesized beast had also noticed Qin Muye and the others. With each step of its massive body, the ground trembled.
The closer they got, the more they could sense the beast's formidable power. If Sun Zhen were to face it one-on-one, the outcome would be certain death.
However, the 108 Bronze Men had already received Sun Zhen's command and were attacking the bear-type synthesized beast, while Sun Zhen himself led Qin Muye and the Soldier Puppets to open another path.
In this situation, taking a detour was definitely the right choice. With the Bronze Men drawing attention, they didn't have to worry about their safety.
The battle naturally broke out immediately. The bear-type synthesized beast had no interest in the Bronze Men; its target was Sun Zhen.
Qin Muye wasn't human, so the synthesized beast wouldn't choose him. Sun Zhen, on the other hand, was the most suitable target, especially since he was a descendant of the Cat Star, with extraordinary power in his genes.
If the Biological Template were to obtain Sun Zhen's genes, the synthesized beasts it created would no longer be limited to ordinary life forms.
Worse yet, they would also possess human intelligence.
However, this would require sufficient development time.
The bear-type synthesized beast struggled to break free from the Bronze Men's encirclement, but to no avail. It was quickly dismembered into several parts.
However, these parts didn't lose their vitality. Instead, they continued to mutate, transforming from their original limbs into new life forms.
Fortunately, the 108 Bronze Men had a decent level of intelligence and continuously neutralized the vitality of these limbs to prevent them from regenerating.
However, this was still the work of an Omega-level anomaly, the Biological Template. Even if it wasn't at its peak, completely killing it would not be as simple as dealing with the scaled wolves.
The sounds of explosions and destruction echoed continuously, and Qin Muye and the others, who were leaving, naturally heard them.
"We're close to the Biological Template's location, about three kilometers away," Sun Zhen estimated the distance and said.
"Looks like you moved the shelter right next to the Biological Template. That's pretty bold," Qin Muye was surprised by Sun Zhen's audacity.
"It wasn't that I moved the shelter here; there was already a base here," Sun Zhen explained. "I originally came here to complete a rescue mission, as there were researchers left behind, but I couldn't return afterward."
Sun Zhen knew that it was likely due to his protagonist's aura that his original base was destroyed by a terrifying anomaly. If he had been there, his fate would have been similar.
Protagonist's aura also has to make sense, and he didn't believe it could directly defeat anomalies. His previous containment of the Biological Template, which he thought was due to his own strength, was actually due to a significant amount of luck.
If a direct confrontation was impossible, then indirect methods could be used. It was the same principle.
The group continued forward. Three kilometers wasn't much. Although Qin Muye's avatar was only at the 3rd stage, he had no significant issues with endurance. Sun Zhen, on the other hand, wasn't even out of breath, as if he had just started warming up.
The Soldier Puppets weren't a concern either. Although they were once human, they were now essentially made of clay, copper, and iron, with almost infinite stamina. They could run and generate electricity, making a profit, and didn't need to eat or drink, working 24/7. Running a few miles was nothing.
"We're here. Beyond this is where the Biological Template is located," Sun Zhen stopped and said, looking at the spreading, murky liquid.
(End of Chapter)
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