The Skeleton Society's Scrutiny

Outside the Eye of the Ocean, one hybrid knight after another appeared, riding cloud-winged beasts of all shapes and sizes, launching a frenzied attack on the purebloods.

In a one-on-one fight, a hybrid knight cannot defeat a pureblood knight, since hybrids are around level 16, while purebloods are generally level 25 or even higher.

However, if you add the Cloudwing Beast, that's a different story.

These cloud-winged beasts, whether enormous or menacing, are at least Rank B.

This is a top-tier mount that only the most elite ocean knights can tame; on the battlefield, almost every hybrid knight possesses one.

The combined power of the two is far more than just 1+1.

The reason why so many Class B radioactive beasts were able to help was naturally thanks to a certain brain in a vat.

At this moment, the great battle outside the Eye of the Ocean transformed into a series of images, appearing before the senior engineer and the young woman's eyes.

The senior engineer pressed down on the 'little woman's' head with one hand, and on his palm, the 'inhuman surgical modification' was using the power of the brain in the vat to cover all the mixed-race people.

Including the radioactive beasts they rode.

Non-human surgical modification (professional expertise): Species adaptability 10%, modification success rate 15%, abnormal modification success rate 30%. Your modifications will increase abnormal functions of the human body.

The sacred trees shone brightly!

Under the light of the sacred tree, these combat-ready radiant beasts, regardless of type, grew gills on their chins, their hands and feet began to grow buds, and at the same time, the rate of modification of their 'respiratory system' began to increase.

Generally speaking, when the modification rate of this system exceeds 10%, a new breathing mode will be added. For example, terrestrial species will gain the ability to breathe underwater, while marine species will grow an extra lung and gain the ability to breathe on land.

Now, under the power of the sacred tree, under the power of the brain in the vat, and during the senior engineer's surgery, they have begun to evolve.

Meanwhile, the bio-machines left behind by the Knights also started operating automatically.

Because the ocean people's rebellion came too quickly and fiercely, the meat knights had no time to destroy these biological machines.

At this moment, these biological machines, some numbering in the thousands, are sculpting the body of "Kermos". They are shaped like birds, and their beaks are pecking down at speeds that are invisible to the naked eye.

They are modifying the protein molecules of "Kermos" in order to sculpt large biochips.

Most of the biological machinery resides within "Kermos," modifying its nervous, digestive, and circulatory systems.

The purpose is to create computer hardware such as biological components and neural CPUs.

In fact, the biggest challenge in 'biological computing' technology, especially 'large-scale biological computing', is creating biological systems.

In this respect, the Knights were not very good.

However, this is precisely where senior engineers and brains in vats excel.

At this point, a large number of "life codes" are input into the system, and the senior engineer is responsible for cracking the "life codes," turning them into code, and inserting them into the system.

The battle between "purebloods" and "hybrids" was essentially a system test.

After an unknown amount of time, several "ding-dong" sounds rang out, and the small icon on the task panel lit up.

[Quest Part 1, 'Evolution of Marine Organs' Completed, 400,000 Experience, 5 Random Blueprints, 1 Mechanical System Fragment, 1 Ancient Gene]

[Job change quest 'Large-scale biological experiment' completed, 100,000 experience points, 'Senior Biologist' job change successful]

[You have gained advanced knowledge: Biometrics]

[Job change quest 'Massage of Large-Scale Radiation Species' completed, 120,000 experience points, successful job change to 'Radiation Department Massage Therapist']

[You have gained advanced knowledge: [Mutant Genome Cloud]]

On the outskirts of the Eye of the Ocean, as the last pureblood knight fell to the trilobites, a pure white light suddenly rose from the core of this radiation zone.

"This familiar aura... it's the Sacred Tree!"

The trilobite stared fervently at the white light, within which seemed a colossal deity gently gazing upon it.

A white light shone from his body first.

Following closely behind, Pandora, Charkin Sealord, and beams of white light shone on the hybrid knights.

These mixed-race marines were bathed in "holy light," each one appearing as if baptized, their expressions devout, as if they had entered paradise.

"Is the system working properly?" the senior engineer asked, arms crossed.

"Everything is normal," the 'little woman' gave an affirmative answer.

"I feel amazing right now! It's as if the path of evolution is right beneath my feet!"

With a slightly unfamiliar voice, a flash of white light appeared, and an unfamiliar 'female ocean person' stepped out.

If the "water monkey scientist's" attractiveness is 1, then the attractiveness of this "female ocean person" is 100.

Like deep blue amber, with crystal-clear eyes, and pale blue skin that seems to be wrapped in the entire ocean, with various mysterious and sacred religious symbols on the skin, which are actually biological codes.

Her hair, somewhere between nerve bundles and normal hair, was braided into delicate little braids, reaching up to her waist.

Physical appearance is a last resort in the evolution of a species, and it is an option.

However, based on the senior engineer's many years of experience, what seems like an option is actually just a disguise for a mandatory option.

Otherwise, Mr. G's notebooks wouldn't have sold so well.

This is the newly released "Kermos," or rather, the large-scale biological computer version of "Kermos."

A detection skill was used.

Name: Kermos, King of Deep-Sea Leeches (Large-Scale Biological Computer)

Radiation level: S

Race: Large Symbiote

Bioenergy: 41169000

Biological attributes:?

Skill:??

Leader Template:???

Goodness, over 40 million units of bioenergy! That's at least twice as much as a typical S-class!

Moreover, with so many question marks, it means that this person has most likely already broken through the upper limit of the second tier and reached level 60 or above.

Kermos glanced calmly at the two of them. When it looked at the "little woman," she disappeared, replaced by an endless radiant beast that "absorbed" the land, the sea, the sky, and even all the humans on the planet.

The surface of the planet, Ji Lie Xing, was eventually covered with a thick layer of brain-like substance.

This is the future of the "Brain in a Vat," if she can continue to evolve successfully.

When he looked at the senior engineer, the senior engineer had already disappeared.

In the boundless white light, the Great Serpent Engineer flashed by first.

Then there are the three forms of advanced engineers: 'fiber cluster life', 'blue-blooded human', and 'carbon-based fluid'.

Then, a super mechanical body rose from the ground.

It's like a mechanical engineer from "Pacific Rim," a super-sized machine over a thousand meters tall, with probably a hundred thousand different mechanical parts on its body.

Then, the "Super Engineer" suddenly turned to look at her, and endless flesh and blood gushed out from his body. Kermos subconsciously closed her eyes and her face turned pale.

The senior engineer's eyes flashed, and he said, "Even biological computers have a limit to their computing power. Don't try to 'calculate' everything you see; that's not a good habit."

The higher the level of the fusion route, the more unpredictable and volatile it becomes.

As a "large-scale biological computer", it can simulate and calculate the morphological changes of a normal species as it rises to level 60 or even level 90.

But for someone who takes the integration route, the difficulty of imitation is probably skyrocketing.

Even the senior engineer himself doesn't know how abnormal he will become in the future.

After a long while, Kermos opened his eyes again and asked in surprise:

"I see too many unexpected things in you."

"Without an accident, there would be no extramarital affair," the senior engineer said calmly, spouting his scathing remarks.

The young woman interjected, "I need your help."

Kermos nodded. "No problem, I will assist you in completing the marine transformation of the remaining radiant beasts."

"After all, you will be my best helper on my path of evolution."

The two looked at each other, as if they were eyeing a green bean, and they had hit it off.

A large biological computer, a brain in a vat, a hardware spirit, a soft monster, and all of them are biological systems; the two are simply a match made in heaven.

This is why, with just a word from the senior engineer, the "little woman" was willing to lend a hand, even with great effort.

Meanwhile, the second stage of the "Paradise-level" quest chain "Rise of Radiation Species" has also been completed.

[Mission: Paleontological Requiem Ritual]

Difficulty: Tier 2 - Hard

Mission Briefing: The installation of the 'Large-scale Biological Computer' is a preliminary step in the 'Knights' next plan, 'Paleontological Revival'. In the Pan-Asian Sea, the Knights have collected a certain number of 'Paleontological Remains'. Please allow these 'Paleontological Souls' to rest in peace.

Mission Objective: Bury the 'Ancient Creature Remains'

Task duration: two months

Quest Rewards: 500,000 Experience, 10,000 Sea Reputation, 2 Ancient Genes, and one random Tier 2 blueprint.

"Um--"

The senior engineer searched the memories of the "Black Flag Bearer" and indeed found the plan, but the specific details of the plan were not very clear.

All that is known is that this plan was being pushed forward by three standard-bearers: Sky, Fire, and Dark.

In other words, to disrupt the entire plan, one would most likely have to confront the three standard-bearers.

"The three standard-bearers are now qualified to command the 'Mechanical Giant Kun'."

The last time they clashed, the mechanical giant Kun was still in the experimental stage. This time, this large mechanical body, comparable to an A-level radiation beast, should have already reached the mass production stage.

This is where factions are unreasonable. No matter how strong you are individually, they won't fight you one-on-one. They'll just throw a bunch of "large Tier 2 weapons" at you.

I wonder when our "continental plate impactor" will be able to go into mass production, and how far my sister has progressed in developing the large-scale blueprints.

However, after glancing at "Little Woman" and "Kermos," the senior engineer felt relieved.

These two will definitely take action against the Knights.

With their abilities, finding 'ancient remains' will not be a problem.

At this moment, the two women, or rather, the higher female species, finally ended their communication. 'Kermos' turned her head, glanced at the senior engineer, and suddenly said:

"How about we visit the ruins of Bluewater Technology? You should be very interested in them."

"Of course." The senior engineer shrugged.

While the senior engineer was working, an uninvited guest appeared on Fuqing Island.

It is a bionic toy.

The moment the toy landed, it automatically activated the island's defenses. The next moment, a laser swept across, and the toy was shattered into pieces.

The patrolling armed robot discovered the toy's remains, paused for a moment, picked up the head to take a look, and after confirming that there was nothing unusual, it called in a sanitation cleaning machine to collect the remains. The armed robot itself then naturally returned to its patrol route.

However, he didn't notice that during his patrol, a strange, grotesque face suddenly appeared on that expressionless face, and the tongue almost touched the nose.

Unfortunately, we never met.

The toy sighed and began its usual 'judgment' process.

"This is Bandai's fairytale toy paradise."

"What I will do next is evaluate 'Dugo Technologies'."

"Then, I'll begin."

In the mother city, in the colonies, on the other side of freedom, and in outer space, holographic projections lit up one after another.

One by one, "corporate monsters" have been launched.

They possess an aura completely different from that of "entrepreneurs"—more manic, more stubborn, and more confident. Compared to the impeccably dressed aristocrats, they have undergone at least three forbidden transformations, as well as numerous failed attempts at transformation.

These people were members of the Skull and Bones Society who, during the cyber tide, essentially wiped out the super-corporations of the planet Machine Rift.

Of course, they are not that powerful yet, but they have already shown their strength in various fields.

Even some mega-corporations are very interested in them, yet none of them have been able to infiltrate the Skull and Bones Society.

"Alright, I'll begin the evaluation."

"First, there are the most basic armed robots."

As the toy spoke, the next moment, the various parameters of the 'armed robot' were displayed on the holographic screen.

"Rubbish."

"Waste."

"The embedded power engine of the previous era."

"A kukri, steel claws, what are these? Are they thugs?"

The toy remained calm, having anticipated its companions' sharp tongues.

"Now, let's test the second item."

The toy looked up, and there in the sky, a mechanical claw-like figure equipped with a flight module was flying by.

The mechanical claw's face also made a funny face.

The next moment, the parameters of the mechanical claw appeared in the holographic projection.

"So-so."

"It's alright."

"Weapons used in urban warfare are not very practical."

"A rural-style renovation."

"It's alright, I'll order a batch later." A software icon lit up, the first to express praise.

The toy nodded without saying a word, but suddenly disappeared as the "mechanical claw man" moved to the top of the biological laboratory.

The next moment, one of the experimenters subconsciously made a face.

His research direction is quite interesting.

"Low-end biochips."

"Fragmented alien bloodlines."

"An investment project by Cloud Aristocracy? If so, I'm voting against it."

"It doesn't seem so," commented "Corporate Monster," an octopus-shaped monster icon in the discussion forum.

"It seems to be research on higher organisms."

"Oh."

"Oh."

"Oh."

A cold, indifferent reply.

When the researchers moved to other areas, a colossal object suddenly caught their attention.

"Haha, Mas, they're pushing back against your 'continental plate impactor'!"

"Has your Mas's formidable military technology finally been leaked?"

"Mas, hahaha, come and see, this is your company's technology!"

Finally, upon seeing the disassembled and researched mechanical giant club, these corporate monsters finally revealed a perverted smile.

And the object of their ridicule was a black head.