Chimera Project

Bottom of Haiyuan City.

The Soul Steel Tower, which spirals upside down into the seabed rock strata, writhes with the violent circulation of Honkai Energy every moment. Its outer cavity spews out energy waves, stirring up the ocean currents below the abyss, and the ensuing winds carry it to its highest peak.

It was as if an enormous, ancient blue whale was taking a long, deep breath, like the roar of a car horn, weakened by several layers of underwater medium, reaching the surface only with scattered roars and deep sighs.

Inside the Soul Steel Tower, there was nothing else in the center; it was a giant cavity that had been modified a few months ago to create the strongest Fusion Warrior.

The Chimera Project was a draft that Mei had planned long before the Fusion Warrior Project failed, and the facilities beneath Haiyuan City were a secret creation she commissioned Ein oversee.

At this moment, the man named Kevin Kaslana was like an infant in the womb, quietly drifting in and out of existence.

He is undergoing an unprecedented transformation within this enormous greenhouse, experiencing a fission that surpasses all previous suffering, undergoing an almost desperate reshaping, undergoing an incredibly difficult evolution, and... ultimately, a complete metamorphosis.

Chimera Project.

The core of this plan can be described as self-explanatory.

The so-called chimera is a monster in ancient Greek mythology. Legend has it that it is a fusion of a lion's head, a goat's body, and a snake's tail. In modern medicine, it means chimera, which refers to the unusual phenomenon of a normal person carrying four or more sets of DNA.

In today's world, where the meaning of words has gradually changed with the times, this word can refer not only to any hybrid animal or synthetic creature, but also to "impossible ideas," "unrealistic dreams," or anything that can be imagined but cannot be achieved.

The significance of this project lies in breaking through the limitation on the number of target individuals, that is, it can exhibit the biological characteristics of multiple target individuals in the same subject. With the help of this technology, the combination of multiple genes will become a possible reality.

Honkai Beast are undoubtedly monsters.

To manifest the genes of such a monster in multiple forms on a human body is tantamount to creating a synthetic beast that is even more deformed than a normal monster.

The name Chimera is most fitting for this project.

At the same time, even the level of difficulty matches one of the meanings of this word.

The combination of multiple genes is not as simple as growing by devouring others. That approach would only lead the subjects to constantly challenge their limits like a greedy snake, eventually eating their own tail and reaching the tragic result of self-destruction.

The code to this combination is the core of the Chimera Project. When Mei first determined that the gene Kevin was to have transplanted was Parvati, she had already begun to devote herself to studying a powerful and stable gene formula that was combined with this gene as the core and link.

The sheer volume of calculations involved and the sheer number of possibilities far exceed what most people can imagine.

Without Prometheus, with the original calculation model and speed, it would have taken about a year to find a feasible solution.

It also has a very high failure rate.

Around the time Kevin successfully became Fusion Warrior, Prometheus repeatedly experimented with the calculated feasible formulas within the incubation chamber.

Finally, shortly after the death of the Ninth Herrscher, a genetic formula suitable for Kevin was derived.

This effective genetic formula is the initial hurdle; its existence only indicates that the plan has a possibility of success.

In short, while the Chimera Project is not as daunting and difficult as gene transplantation, it still carries the risk of failure.

Such a plan must be implemented in stages of growth; otherwise, the chance of success is zero.

Only humans who have become Fusion Warrior possess this extremely vigorous vitality and recovery ability far exceeding that of normal creatures.

This vitality and resilience are the conditions that enabled the subjects to survive the long-term deformation and twisting caused by multiple genes.

Five minutes into the experiment, a storm suddenly erupted and raged within the greenhouse.

That was the breathing coming from the monster in the center.

Every cell and piece of flesh in the man, which stored a large amount of Honkai Energy, was twisting and deforming horribly. His face was ferocious, and with the dripping blood and scattered white hair, he looked like a demon from hell.

The Fusion Warrior's body harbors a large amount of Honkai Energy, and during the process of deformation and reshaping, these collapsed and shattered parts are constantly exploding.

The Great Honkai energy erupting from it creates a deafening roar, squeezing out extremely dense energy waves that are compressed into the cavity on the surface of the Soul Steel. From this interface, the energy is expelled to the outside world, creating a terrifying storm and swirling ocean currents that stretch for several kilometers.

This massive scale was the fundamental reason why Mei created this experiment at the very bottom of Haiyuan City in advance.

The process of transforming humans into monsters and the process of transforming monsters into even more terrifying monsters are naturally quite different in terms of their appearance and imagery.

Kevin's consciousness was gradually fading away; compared to the pain he was facing now, the initial gene transplant seemed almost gentle.

Soft clay can be kneaded into various shapes at will, but an extremely hard diamond requires a huge external force to deform.

Kevin Kaslana is a case in point.

But if he crosses this threshold, in addition to the power that the Chimera Project itself can provide, his soul and flesh will become more closely connected, and may even undergo a miraculous transformation, making him less afraid of any interference or attack involving consciousness.

At the same time.

Wan Ning, who seemed to be immersed in the scenery outside the barrier, was actually filled with dark delusions.

Mei guarded the Fusion Warrior and any related plans extremely closely. Apart from Prometheus, who could not be swayed, only Yae Sakura, Kevin, and Su Qing'an, who had once killed her, knew the details.

The database is even more impenetrable under the protection of that super artificial intelligence. Currently, no human being in this world exists who can be manipulated and is confident in breaking through the database.

Flora suspected that Mei herself was the only one capable of breaking through the barrier.

But it was clear that even though she was obviously dead, the other side had not relaxed their guard around her. They still maintained a defense system with no one within a radius of dozens of kilometers, using Mechanical Force to protect her, leaving her completely helpless.

Therefore, the only information the missionaries knew was the principles of the Fusion Warrior and minor clues.

But Flora still drew a conclusion from this—that in order to increase the chances of winning the fight against the Honkai in the future, that person would inevitably undergo a gene transplant experiment.

What ordinary people avoid at all costs, fear terribly, and are unwilling to step into, is the end he will ultimately choose to willingly arrive at.

Regardless, Su Qing'an will accept the Fusion Gene experiment.

As long as he still wants to win.

The regions in this world that possess the best transplant environment are inevitably limited, and this is especially true after the disappearance of the vast and technologically advanced Mu Continent.

Flora believed that even if that person were to conduct the transplant experiment, it wouldn't be 100% successful. The principle of the Fusion Warrior was simply to fuse the genes of Honkai Beast with human genes, which did not involve the soul level, and the strength of the body would not give the experiment any advantage.

Even the [Creation] power granted by the Herrscher of Death is difficult to address in a timely manner the subtle distortions and Honkai involving genetic breakage.

Therefore, Su Qing'an would definitely have the transplant performed in the area with the most advanced equipment and the most complete facilities; he had no reason to deliberately reduce his own survival risk.

As long as she casts a large net in advance and waits patiently, she will eventually be able to seize the opportunity to manipulate the other party and do whatever she wants to them.

Under normal circumstances, the power of [bewitchment] is meaningless to Su Qing'an.

After learning from the Honkai Consciousness about the close relationship between the soul and flesh of the Fusion Warrior and the reasons behind it, Flora believed that the process of the other party's transformation was the best opportunity to break free from the constraints of the Abyss Flower Domain and the powerful soul that restricted the exercise of his own power.

Intense pain can stir up fluctuations in the soul, and the daily oppression that the power, which already needs to be stabilized by the foundation forged from the remnants of the Herrscher of Death's soul, will seem extraordinary at that time.

The boy will lose his previous judgment and intuition, and some of his usual incapable actions will become possible under these circumstances.

As for having half of the power entity in charge, this indirectly leads to immunity to external evils, which is naturally significant against direct attacks, such as the Herrscher of Consciousness's dream of oblivion.

However, the power of [Bewitchment] is more gentle and subtle. As long as Flora does not use the power directly, but only chooses to leave the seeds of modifying the subconscious within the soul, she can naturally bypass the Abyss Flower Domain.

After all, the Abyss Flower Domain is merely a phenomenon of power; its existence is purely confined to the Soul Hall. Direct mental attacks and insidious erosion from the outside world are two completely different things.

As for what happens afterward, as long as this seed is left in the subconscious, the other party will become one's possession.

It's like the initial LV1 hypnosis level in a serious game; once you have this skill bar, the path to unlocking all the CGs is not far off.

To achieve that ideal result, one must approach the experimental area without the other party's knowledge and remotely release their powers.

Haiyuan City, where she is currently located, is one of the locations she has chosen.

Based on the frequency of Herrscher appearances in the past, he will receive the Honkai Beast gene transplant within two months at the latest, but even if this timeline is deduced, it is meaningless.

Flora ultimately could not know all the areas with excellent environments, nor could she extend her reach to every corner of the world.

But it doesn't matter, this was just a casual move anyway.

For missionaries to have the opportunity to appear before the Moth to Fire, a certain prerequisite is required.

That is, absorbing enough radiation to undergo several transformations.

Otherwise, Flora would clearly be no match for any of the Fusion Warrior, and in this situation, hiding in the shadows would be the safest and most effective option.

However, compared to her previous habitual use of powers, Flora no longer uses the power to permanently manipulate human minds and wills in order to avoid being discovered that she is still alive. The temporary distortion and correction will not leave any trace.

For safety's sake, she didn't even choose to kill the young man named Andrew; she merely slightly altered his memories.

But now, the missionaries have not been able to wait for the boy's arrival, but have instead welcomed the first Fusion Warrior who are undergoing a long transformation.

The same plan that Su Qing'an described above applies to Kevin as well, and it might even be easier to plant the seeds of [seduction], thereby changing his subconscious mind from the very beginning.

But the risk is just too great.

Fusion Warrior with unwavering will and a near-fusion of soul and flesh, to use a strange gaming term, can at most raise the opponent's hypnosis level to LV2 no matter how hard they try in a short period of time.

The core of this plan is simply to use the principle of perseverance to slowly wear down the target until they lose their sense of self and become a puppet, while hasty actions might attract their attention.

This kind of monster, which can instinctively comprehend the influence of the Eighth Herrscher by using its soul to strangle her, will have all its efforts wasted if it senses even the slightest something amiss.

In fact, even short-term LV2 levels are not very reliable.

This risk is equivalent to failing to activate CG and potentially being tracked down and killed instead.

Level 1 cannot change the fundamental will, nor can it influence its main behavior.

In short, Flora was not confident that she could twist Kevin's will so that he could leave Haiyuan City after completing his transformation and would not meet with Su Qing'an.

Once these two meet, Su Qing'an, who possesses the ability to observe souls, will see through the flaw, thus dispelling it and becoming wary, causing the plan to fail directly.

Therefore, we cannot attack Kevin Kaslana.

Otherwise, he would lose an opportunity for nothing and expose the fact that he was still alive.

Be patient, be patient.

The girl pressed her fingertips against the glass with a slight bend and force. She gazed at the roaring currents and ocean currents that kept surging upwards, and could almost hear the beating of the monster's heart and its long breaths. Pure thirst and appetite were born wildly from her abdomen.

Wan Ning seemed slightly tipsy, her eyes lowered and her face flushed. Finally, as the details magnified in her mind, she could no longer suppress her emotions and slowly squatted down, half-kneeling on the ground, in order to more clearly understand the subtle tremors transmitted from underground.

Her palms remained pressed against the peeled surface, her fingertips slightly curled, and the pressure gradually loosened. Her dark pupils trembled wildly in the terrifying aura that only she could clearly understand.

So competitive.

I really want... to have it.

Kevin Kaslana, though the exact nature of the experiments he undergoes beneath the sea remains unknown, is undeniably venturing into the realm of the utterly inhuman, pushing the boundaries beyond monsters.

Humans are truly a terrifying species.

Under the oppressive weight of gradual decay and Honkai, could they even create such a monster?

She smiled happily, unable to suppress her amusement.

The so-called Herrscher are nothing more than humans possessing power, and the so-called Honkai Beast are merely beasts devoid of intelligence.

Missionaries exist somewhere in between these two extremes, caught in the middle.

The same applies to Fusion Warrior.

Honkai Fission Bomb; Gene Transplantation Project.

Two completely different elements, two completely different paths.

How could Flora not feel joy and happiness?

Love and appetite, affection and hatred, sorrow and pain, despair and beauty.

A myriad of emotions swirling within her chest slowly erupted, releasing a warm current that stimulated her hormones. Yet, neither the inside of the girl's clothes nor the exposed skin showed any terrifying cracks, nor did those soft eyeballs and pink mouthparts appear.

If Su Qing'an were to become such a monster, it would surely bring me even more joy.

The missionaries couldn't help but feel anticipation.

This is easy to understand. If you're playing a serious game, it's certainly something to be happy about if the beautiful girl you're trying to become more attractive and more appealing to your sexual preferences.

But a long wait is still ahead, and it remains to be seen whether that person will eventually come to Haiyuan City.

But she gazed at the scenery outside, oblivious to any anxiety.

I will wait.

Because "I" am everywhere.

Since Yae Sakura successfully became Fusion Warrior, proving the technology's initial maturity, and with the sinking of the Mu Continent, Mei was forced to become one of humanity's few leaders. Under her command, large-scale gene transplants have begun to be carried out separately.

Although the Hyper-Mutation Factor project is nearing its final stage, the plan is designed to create special warriors capable of single-handedly eliminating Emperor-class Honkai Beast, but not powerful enough to deal with top-tier Fusion Warrior who can handle Herrscher.

Sacrificing the stability, success rate, and efficiency brought about by rapid growth, they quickly assembled a force to defend the remaining territory.

This is the location of the Hyper-Mutation Factor.

After several Herrscher resurrections, the global concentration of Honkai Energy has increased by 50%, and the resulting Honkai events have almost rendered the existing Mechanical Force unsustainable.

Almost every moment, multiple Honkai Beast inexplicably emerge and wreak havoc in human-inhabited areas, their combat power and brutality far exceeding anything seen before.

Several regions that were once almost untouched by the Honkai have now fallen into its Honkai and require substantial combat support.

Mei wanted to replace the original Mechanical Force with Armed Puppet, but to avoid any accidents, implementing all feasible solutions at once was the safest approach.

However, the threshold and signs of maturity for the Hyper-Mutation Factor are still in their infancy. Before that, she decided to first select gene transplantation experiments with mature technology, and use a wide-net approach to simultaneously conduct experiments to screen out a group of warriors who are strong enough to resist the Honkai.

One thousand participants were selected from the well-trained warriors of the Moth to Fire to participate in this gene transplantation surgery.

As expected, the number of Fusion Warrior, which was originally few, will increase dramatically during this experiment.

The first team composed entirely of Fusion Warrior from the Previous Civilization will be born here.