Dragonblood in Turmoil / Godzilla Comes Ashore
Similarly, Qilin, who was constantly changing angles from her high vantage point to find vital points to shoot, still couldn't inflict any fatal damage on this round ball of flesh after emptying three magazines and changing to various types of ammunition, including incendiary rounds, high-explosive rounds, armor-piercing rounds, and Godslayer bullet.
Dust and smoke billowed around the Ruins of the building. In a short time, the nearby flowers, plants and trees withered and died, their bark rotted and fell off, and the ground cracked inch by inch.
Looking around, the fleshy mass has nearly doubled in size since it was first unearthed, and the urban area within a 5-kilometer radius is basically covered with fleshy tendrils crawling everywhere.
These severed, ghostly things, even after separating from their mother body, automatically twist and hunt for prey or crawl towards the fleshy ball; their terrifying vitality sends chills down one's spine.
After several minutes of struggle, a notification appeared on the Illusionary Screen projected by the wristwatch. "Ready." Du Qiangwei immediately contacted the core laboratory of the Ju Xia Hao and moved the bud-like hull to the Ruins of the Medical Building.
"Based on the biological characteristics of the Tai Sui, this thing lives in an anaerobic environment and is very prone to decay and spoilage. The Ju Xia Hao has already rushed to develop a targeted oxidizer weapon!"
At the captain's command, the group, who had no other options, jumped up and caught the weapons that were raining down like petals from a fairy.
"Grandson, let Grandpa warm you up!"
The impulsive and straightforward Liu Chuang simply dropped his double-edged axe, grinned maliciously, picked up a bag of grenades laced with oxidizer, and rushed into the fleshy mass, letting the thing absorb and devour him.
At the same time, the thick little finger pulled out the pin of one of the grenades, and sparks flew, scattering large pieces of fleshy white gelatinous substance everywhere.
As the fleshy ball screamed and rolled, thick, dark yellow liquid continuously sprayed from the monster's wounds, leaving behind patches of foul-smelling corrosion.
The once bustling street, with its rows of buildings, is now riddled with potholes, and several places where thick, yellowish-black water has pooled have even formed meteorite-shaped sinkholes.
With Liu Chuang's interference, the group that had been preparing to concentrate their fire had to temporarily retreat. Some of the ammunition pouches were corroded by the yellow liquid and even rotted and were damaged.
However, to everyone's relief, the giant fleshy ball, which was tens of meters tall, shrank by one-third in size after the explosion. The surface of its damaged body twisted and writhed, and the healing speed was greatly reduced.
"The oxidizer is working! Fire!"
"Captain, Chuangzi is still inside this thing, what should we do?"
"Don't worry about that idiot, he's got thick skin, he won't die! He thinks this is some kind of gang fight? He'll be writing a self-criticism when he gets back!"
Du Qiangwei raised her right hand, clenched it in mid-air, and gave the order to attack. She couldn't help but snort coldly at Ge Xiaolun's concern and add a note to the record of Liu Chuang's rashness.
The remaining six quickly adjusted their stance, picked up their rocket launchers and special firearms, aimed at the bouncing fleshy ball, and unleashed a barrage of fire.
Suddenly, a piercing scream came from inside the fleshy ball. Its once plump and glossy body quickly withered and shrank, and large pieces of torn flesh fell off the monster.
Liu Chuang, who had been swallowed earlier, was also vomited up, covered in mucus, because he couldn't digest it at all.
"Squeak..."
The fleshy ball, shrunk to a quarter of its original size, extended eight tentacles from its perimeter, like a giant pink spider, as it crawled and darted through the Ruins, swiftly dodging the incoming bullets.
When this thing escaped all the way to the center of the open space, it actually jumped into the cone-shaped pit formed by the yellow water. Its eight tentacles frantically dug through the soil, and its oval body comically squeezed into the ground.
"Trying to run? A flash of cold light arrives first, followed by a spear thrust like a dragon! Watch Xin Zhao, smash your chrysanthemum!"
Zhao Xin took a running start and charged forward, lifting the oxidizer explosive with his left hand and tucking the black spear under his arm with his right, grinning maliciously as he transformed into a black streak of light and charged forward.
As the two came into contact, the spear spun and pierced through at high speed, carving a bloody hole in the flesh. Tai Sui screamed in agony, jumping up and down, but he still couldn't shake off Zhao Xin.
Then, the superhuman codenamed "De Star Spear," with a lewd smile, gripped the gun handle with one hand and threw the explosive charge into the writhing, chrysanthemum-shaped wound.
Having achieved his goal, Zhao Xin pulled Liu Chuang off the flesh wall, leaped away, and ran to his good buddies Ge Xiaolun and Cheng Yaowen.
After all, these two guys are tough and thick-skinned, natural meat shields; it would be a waste not to use them to draw aggro.
"Holy crap, Xin Zhao! You're so lewd and violent!"
"Get lost until you've washed your ass properly!"
Seeing the two awful individuals dripping corrosive yellow liquid from their bodies, Ge Xiaolun immediately turned and ran away, disregarding any sense of loyalty.
Cheng Yaowen went even further, slamming his right fist into the ground and using cement and soil to create a yellowish-brown arm, slapping Liu Chuang and Zhao Xin to the ground.
"Everyone, stand back! The South Sea Fleet's firepower is ready! The feast is about to begin!"
Du Qiangwei flew above the fleshy ball, precisely calculated her position, and as she swung her right hand down, countless sparks flickered in the Spatial Rift that opened behind her.
"Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!"
Explosions roared, the earth shook, and the ship's cannons, now equipped with oxidizer shells, plowed the area where the monster was located seven or eight times from top to bottom.
Amidst the blazing flames, the members of the Xiong Bing Lian, with their astonishing eyesight, clearly saw the fleshy ball melting and disintegrating inch by inch.
As the Spatial Barrier was removed and the dust gradually dissipated, seven warriors from the Super God Academy, beaming with pride at their initial victory, walked over arm in arm, lined up in a row.
Chapter 702, Section 735: Dragon Blood and Mysterious Yellow
Thanks to the arrival of the super soldiers, a storm brewing in Sky Dome City was averted, and the alert level here will gradually decline over time until it is eventually forgotten by the public.
After briefly reporting the results to his superiors, Dukao stepped out of the tent, nodded subtly to the Xiong Bing Lian and the others, and raised his eyebrows slightly, clearly pleased.
"General Du, how are the military and police comrades who were just urgently sent away? What is their current physical condition?"
Du Qiangwei stepped forward and saluted, first inquiring about the condition of the wounded. This concern for her brother unit naturally earned her the goodwill of the soldiers on standby, and she truly gained prestige in the army.
Kevin tore open a bag of orange gummies and popped them into his mouth one by one, chewing them with a hint of amusement in his smile as an observer.
After all, she is the daughter of the war-mongering ruler of the Deno Galaxy, and her methods of managing subordinates in the military are indeed impressive.
Anyone who truly regards the inheritors of the Deno Galaxy's civilization as a bunch of reckless brutes who only know how to fight is probably a fool.
However, there's no need for such conspiracy theories. Their heartfelt concern has transcended the low-level entertainment of "acting" and transformed into genuine personal charm.
The nature of war has changed. As long as the Xiong Bing Lian stands strong, the power of these exiles will be as stable as Mount Tai, sharing the fate of the land and its fate.
Dukao was very satisfied with his daughter's performance, nodding slightly and softening his tone, while also using this opportunity to reassure the team.
"They inhaled some of the yellow gas released by the Tai Sui a type of rare fungus), which accelerated their metabolism. After receiving antioxidant injections, they have all passed the critical period."
"The medical team has examined her; there are no serious long-term effects, just a few days of weakness..."
"Alright, thank you for your hard work in assisting our operation today, comrades from the Xiong Bing Lian. Just to be on the safe side, please go to the professional disinfection area to rinse off. We'll discuss the specific details later."
Du Qiangwei and the others looked at their dirty clothes, nodded in agreement, and, led by the sanitation worker, maintained social distancing as they headed towards the disinfection area.
As evening approached, tensions eased and the perimeter security forces began to gradually withdraw, while some residents who were confirmed to have no abnormal symptoms showed signs of returning home.
After showering and resting for half a day, the seven members of the Xiong Bing Lian received orders to assemble inside the tent and were given a detailed explanation of the interior of the Divine City Pharmaceutical Building.
As Kevin and the others listened, they flipped through the materials in their hands, nodded in agreement, and used the 3D dynamic model to basically recreate the general structure inside.
Jill and Shirley were surprised to discover that the underground experimental subject's structure bore a striking resemblance to the "The Hive Base" in Raccoon City, suggesting that this might be one of Umbrella's branches.
"Based on the traces at the scene, this Tai Sui was an experimental subject that escaped from one of the cultivation tanks. Judging from the reactions of the infected, the possibility of it being a biological weapon can be basically ruled out."
Kevin placed the documents back in front of Dukao, rubbed his temples with both hands, and closed his eyes to think.
Jill took the glass bottle, which was only half full of golden liquid, out of her suitcase, her tone equally puzzled.
"However, Shencheng Pharmaceutical is currently preparing to launch an anti-aging drug, which has already entered the human trial phase..."
"The residual liquid in the culture tank and the substances on the fleshy body parts, after being analyzed to determine their molecular structures, basically match those of this anti-aging agent..."
At this moment, Intelligence Officer Lian Feng standing behind Dukao, exchanged a glance with his old superior and took the initiative to step forward to give the conclusion of the Super God Academy.
"Shencheng Pharmaceutical seems to be planning to use this * Tai Sui * to create an anti-aging drug..."
"But for unknown reasons, this thing came to life and began absorbing the life force of surrounding organisms to promote its own proliferation and evolution..."
"However, by utilizing the Dark Plane Network and existing big data, as long as we follow the clues in drug development, we will eventually catch the big fish!"
Kevin nodded slightly, indicating that he would wait and see. He then said goodbye to Dukao and the others, and dragged Jill, Shirley, and the others to stroll around the empty streets, fulfilling his bet with Shirley ahead of schedule.
On the way, the man was eating a bag of fries as he walked. After tossing Jill a can of Coke, he stopped when he saw that no one was around.
"You must have other ideas? What, you don't think Dukao and his team's investigation is any good?"
Jill opened the can, walked over to Kevin, nudged her old teammate's back with her elbow, and pretended to listen. Shirley and Kiana, out of curiosity, also came closer.
"Haven't you seen it from the ending of Raccoon City? Some things involve the national level; good and evil, right and wrong, are not important anymore. Stability is above all else."
"This world doesn't need too much truth..."
Kevin's expression was meaningful as he reached out and peeled off the bark of a dead tree, easily weathering and crumbling it with a gentle touch.
"What is the ultimate goal of anti-aging drugs? Just like the group that developed the T-Virus, is to pursue a longer lifespan..."
"Immortality is ultimately a taboo subject; even the slightest possibility will attract countless moths drawn to a flame..."
"Shencheng Pharmaceutical is very likely the organization developing the elixir of immortality, and it's not just a few people involved, but a whole group..."
"To cause such a stir in Sky Dome City, which is near North Star, they must have some influential figures backing them up..."
"It will probably be very difficult for Dukao to get to the bottom of this. Everyone could become a suspect, and ultimately, for the sake of the bigger picture, the matter might be dropped..."
"I think we should focus on the source of the Tai Sui and the special solution that activated it; that's the real fish that has aroused the desire for immortality among some wealthy patrons."
At this point, Jill couldn't help but feel a bit of a headache. As a witness to the Raccoon City incident, Umbrella's list of people involved in the case was still being kept secret.
To accurately remove the malignant tumor, it would probably be most effective to follow Kevin's approach and find the initiator.
Just as everyone was discussing their next move, a somber-looking Dukao walked over, took out a cigarette from his pocket, lit it, took a deep drag, and pulled out a special container filled with a dark yellow liquid, muttering to himself.
"Actually, I haven't been on Earth long, and I've seen this thing before..."
"Back then, during the Tang Dynasty, a group of people called Qi Cultivator referred to this as [Dragon Blood]..."
"Those who cultivate Qi take Kunlun as their ancestral temple..."
Kevin took the evidence, his eyes narrowed slightly, and he pondered carefully, gradually finding a breakthrough.
But the man snapped out of his daze, took a deep look at the war maniac walking away, and his expression became thoughtful.
You really prioritize stability above all else; your fiery temper has been completely worn down by the destruction of the Deno Galaxy, so you've handed over the decision of investigation to me?
So, the other person is someone you don't want to mess with?
Kunlun... Dragon blood... and [Dragon vein]... It seems I need to dig up your secrets buried for thousands of years... to find out all the answers.
Kevin muttered to himself, a murderous glint flashing in his eyes, but in the end he helplessly tapped his head.
He had tried to teleport to Tibet to fully explore the terrain there, but the real Kunlun Mountains were clearly a secret realm independent of Earth's space, and without the correct access code, it was impossible to enter.
So, it's fine to let Dukao stir up trouble. You scoundrels, I'm just waiting for you to make your move!
Meanwhile, in a secluded realm, atop a floating rock shrouded in mist, seven figures gathered in a solemn atmosphere, their deep voices echoing in their ears.
"Shencheng Pharmaceutical's artificial dragon blood project has failed..."
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Chapter 703, Section 736: Brother Zong Goes Ashore
"Is there no other way? With the Earth Qi mutating and the dragon veins no longer suppressing it, if what's inside gets out of control, the consequences will be unimaginable. This will be a catastrophe for all living beings in the Nine Provinces..."
The voice of the person sitting in the central palace was somewhat aged and sorrowful, as if they could already see a bloody future in the changing clouds and mist around them.
"Enough, Lin Zhaoyu! These insignificant beings are destined to experience the tribulations of the mortal world. Heaven is merciless, and the cycle of life and death repeats itself endlessly. Why bother with this pretense?"
"Humans thrive by exploiting the earth's resources, wild beasts feast on flesh and blood, and plants live by absorbing vital energy. When did we, who cultivate immortality and practice qi, become compassionate sages?"
"Or rather, haven't you already reaped enough benefits from the Ancestral Vein over the years?"
A graceful figure with long, dark red hair, a cold tone, a sword in hand, and a sharp, scathing laugh—she exuded a sharp edge.
"Su Mei, the Great Way is fifty, but its application is forty-nine. All things have a glimmer of hope. Heaven cherishes life and leaves a way out, which is better than your ruthless and exterminating actions!"
With a strand of white hair at her temples and cinnabar dots on her eyebrows, Lin Zhaoyu clenched her fists, her clothes fluttering even without wind, her surging sword energy tearing through the clouds, and shattered golden sunlight pouring out.
"Oh, you really think you're clean? Why didn't you leave her a chance? No matter how well you imitate her, you'll never become her, so stop acting like an old man!"
Su Mei lightly patted the sword case on her back, and the dragon's roar was deep and violent, causing the surrounding clouds to condense and close again.
"Senior sisters, our journey back to the mortal realm is on the Emperor Lord's orders to eliminate the hidden dangers posed by Pangu Tomb and, incidentally, to clean up the mess left behind..."
"If the Ancestral Vein goes out of control, what's inside will come out..."
"If the Emperor Lord were to become enraged, not only would the Nine Provinces be reduced to ashes, but the entire Chiwu Star System, and even you and I, would be reduced to dust..."
The only male among them, with a scar on his forehead and a fierce-looking face, Old Six, Ma Yanqing, whose tone was gloomy.
Lin Zhaoyu and Su Mei, who had been on the verge of exchanging blows, suddenly narrowed their eyes, exchanged a cold glance, and suppressed their sharp edges.
"You..."
"Argue if you want..."