The Soul of a Biological Weapon

The senior engineer squinted, touching the 'apple' the mechanical ape had given him.

He was certain that the danger the apes spoke of was related to the white mist.

If one were to eat this metal apple, the danger would not only be completely eliminated, but at least significantly reduced.

However, the rewards for the third quest chain may be reduced as a result.

"The rewards section of the mission list includes 'implanted biological weapons,' but I've been digging up graves for ages and haven't found them."

"Decades have passed, and if these biological weapons are still 'alive,' they must have had special preservation conditions, such as this white mist!"

The senior engineer twisted his neck, a murderous glint flashing in his eyes, and activated his Predator Domain.

The next moment, a three-meter-tall, blood-red, metallic monster rose from the ground.

Perhaps because of the addition of a 'leader template', this time the 'Reaper Queen' was exceptionally ferocious. Six metal blades were pulled directly from her back, like six scythes of death. Her metal claws were also larger, and the blood hooks expanded and contracted with her breath.

[Predator Domain Expands]

[In the food chain connection]

[Food chain marked successfully]

The next moment, the mist swirled like dragons and snakes, and a huge shadow circled around the Reaper Queen.

The Reaper Queen's blood-yellow eyes slowly widened, her neck, as thick as a water vat, slightly retracted, and the tips of her six 'Death Scythes' gently twitched, like a skilled swordsman adjusting his rhythm during a duel.

This is the attitude it adopts when facing a master.

A foul wind suddenly arose, and the surrounding mist was not being cleaved open, but rather sucked into a wind tunnel.

The next moment, the "wind tunnel" revealed its true form, with a huge blood vessel twice the thickness of a water tank descending from the sky.

Within the blood vessels, layers of granulation tissue stretched out, resembling continuously blooming crimson chrysanthemums.

The Reaper Queen only had time to turn around and avoid the "digestion opening" of the blood vessels before she was entangled by the giant blood vessels.

This terrifying blood vessel was ten meters long, and it actually lifted the Reaper Queen, who was two stories tall, into the air.

Another "digestion opening" of the blood vessels unexpectedly emerged from the mist and enveloped the lower half of the Reaper Queen's body.

The fleshy growth possessed a strange power; with just a light touch, the steel-like skin began to crack, and then a large amount of blood gushed from the lower body.

The Reaper Queen was not to be outdone; her six 'Death Scythes' slashed with speeds imperceptible to the naked eye, and wherever the crimson blades passed, the area around the cracks quickly dried up.

At the same time, the Reaper Queen's pair of bloodthirsty steel claws began to tear at the "giant blood vessel," attempting to sever it in half.

The battle reached its climax immediately.

The mist was stained blood-red, and the roars of the two monsters sounded like thunder and lightning.

Seemingly stimulated by the 'giant blood vessels,' the radiation field on the Reaper Queen's body, which had previously been suppressed by the white mist, gradually began to emit blood-red light.

The Reaper Queen's withered foot suddenly pierced through a blood vessel and plunged into the ground.

The other leg followed closely behind.

The biological stem on the back of the blade suddenly doubled in size, as if a fallen angel had descended to earth, its six blade limbs turned upside down, and the tips of the blades plunged into the ground.

The fog blocked the radiation in the air.

But not on the ground.

"Awoooooo!"

A surge of radiation power caused the Reaper Queen's abdomen to visibly swell.

The next moment, three pairs of "bloodthirsty claws" burst forth from the abdomen and simultaneously pierced the skin of the "giant blood vessel".

The Reaper Queen opened her mouth wide, her rows of sharp teeth roaring to the sky, her teeth splitting open as digestive juices gushed out.

Amidst a mournful cry, the massive blood vessel was suddenly torn in two.

[You have overcome the biological will of the 'Giant Vein', Experience +520]

The senior engineer awoke with a start, the bloody yellow light in his eyes gradually receding. He licked his cracked lips, and realized that his ten fingers had somehow transformed into "bloodthirsty capture feet," his blood-red nails twitching unconsciously.

Along with it, the senior engineer's ten toes also changed.

Previous "biological mutations" could not reach this level.

Unlike the "biological" fingers, the toes of the high-ranking engineer have also become "capture feet," but they are significantly shorter. The claws have a half-blood-red, half-metallic sheen, and there is a distinct metallic knocking sound when the heels step on the ground.

"Time to change shoes again."

The senior engineer looked at his bare feet; he hadn't even worn his new shoes for more than a few days.

He looked around and spotted a three- or four-meter-long rag sack not far away.

The only similarity between it and "giant blood vessels" is that they both have a large number of blood vessels on their surface.

"So, these biological weapons have survived until now by foraging for food in the white mist?"

The senior engineer pulled the 'rag sack' over.

"I feel like I'm about to pass out too."

Feeling the surging Reaper cells within him, he subconsciously scratched his shoulder blade, feeling a strange itch for some reason.

The opponent is exhausted, while I am in top form!

[Predator Domain Expands]

[In the food chain connection]

[Food chain marked successfully]

The mist slowly parted, and an elegant mechanical giant wolf emerged from it. On the spine of this giant wolf was a giant blade of the "Tiger Head Guillotine" level, and when its electronic eyes stared at the senior engineer, a deep-seated rage flared up.

"Blade Wolf, among C+ grade mechanical bio-beasts, is one of the few that can rival the Reaper; moreover, these two mechanical beasts are mortal enemies and will fight each other on sight."

Although the old-school mechanical hunters did not have the Reaper bloodline implanted, they created biological weapons using their mortal enemies of the same level.

There's a strange sense of destiny about it.

"You've come at the perfect time. If I don't take you down, how can I show that I've surpassed my master?"

A flash of scarlet light appeared in the senior engineer's eyes, and six bladed limbs and eight bloodthirsty claws rushed towards him.

"Director Du?"

Just as Du Zhaodi was watching the "Modern Ape Man" activity with great interest, a voice suddenly rang out.

Zhou Cong and Zhao Xie emerged from the mist.

Du Zhaodi's heart tightened, but she remained calm on the surface and said, "You've come at the right time. Major Gao just went to chase down the Knights."

"The Knights!?" Zhou Cong's expression changed, and he blurted out, "How could they be here? Could it be a trap?"

Du Zhaodi shook her head. "I don't know. We were suddenly attacked by them. Major Gao settled me here and then rushed after them."

"So, the figures from before, and the attackers, were all members of the Knights?"

"That's possible."

Zhao Xie looked at the mechanical apes with suspicion and said, "Why would they listen to you?"

"Major Gao has special taming skills."

Zhou Cong suddenly realized. "I remember he had two mechanical dogs under his command. Could it be the same method?"

"Maybe."

Du Zhaodi nodded and casually said, "By the way, these mechanical apes are very territorial. Don't just wander into their lairs, or you'll get ganged up on."

Zhou Cong looked at the earthen wall not far away and nodded seriously.

Zhao Xie felt something was wrong and was about to say something when the other two exoskeleton warriors arrived.

"Captain, we—" An exoskeleton soldier was about to greet them when his expression suddenly changed, and he raised his electromagnetic rifle high.

"Captain! They were the ones who attacked us just now!"

"Where are they, the Knights?" Zhou Cong paused for a moment, staring at Du Zhaodi.

Du Zhaodi's expression also changed. "Could this be the Knights' backup plan?"

Zhao Xie suddenly sneered and said, "Director Du, stop pretending. You're in cahoots with them, aren't you? The senior engineer is probably collecting 'technical data' right now."

Zhou Cong wasn't stupid. He just didn't expect the other party to lie to him without batting an eye. His infrared sensor scanned the area and quickly pinpointed the direction of the senior engineer.

"Is that the cemetery?" Zhou Cong asked, suppressing his anger.

"I don't know."

"Then let's go in."

"That won't do."

Du Zhaodi turned and blocked Zhou Cong's path.

Upon seeing this, the mechanical apes revealed fierce expressions, surrounded the group, and eagerly brandished their steel spears.

"We are not enemies, Director Du."

"Then don't interfere with the work of the 'Mechanical Committee'!" Du Zhaodi stepped forward, looking at Zhou Cong with icy eyes.

"Don't forget, your security forces are just security personnel for our factory. Know your place, Major Zhou!"

"Do you want to go to a military court?!"

Zhou Cong's breath hitched, and he subconsciously looked up; this woman had a rather imposing aura.

Seeing this, Zhao Xie quickly said, "Major Zhou, don't forget the general's instructions!"

Zhou Cong's expression was conflicted. To be honest, he didn't want to take sides. He was just a deserter who was just waiting to die and only wanted to return to headquarters smoothly.

But all sorts of troubles always inexplicably find him.

A mournful wolf howl suddenly came from inside the earthen enclosure.

Zhou Cong let out a long breath, made up his mind, first gave the other two exoskeleton warriors a look, and then smiled and said, "I'm worried that Major Gao might be in danger. It shouldn't be a problem to go and help him, right?"

Zhou Cong's exoskeleton on his back opened, revealing two "hunting tubes." Once he made his move, the "electromagnetic net" emitted from the hunting tubes would trap the monkeys, but he had to be careful to avoid Du Zhaodi.

If she, the "prospective mechanical committee member," were to get hurt, it would be a huge problem.

"Boss!"

"What is it now?" Zhou Cong asked irritably.

"See for yourself."

Zhou Cong turned his head and saw a dense red light squeezing out from the earthen enclosure, forcefully dispersing the white mist.

The red light was so brilliant that it was almost dazzling.

"A high-intensity radiation field! What is he doing? Is there really a radiation-infected beast?"

The Reaper Queen slammed the torn blade wolf to the ground, and beneath its blood-yellow eyes, a pair of eyeballs slowly squeezed open.

It spoke in human language, "This time, instead of a one-on-one fight, you're ganging up on us?"

Three monsters surrounded the "Reaper Queen".

The mechanical hunter, over two meters tall, was completely naked, with at least ten hands implanted on his body, each hand holding a blood-stained chainsaw.

A dwarf old man with a hunched back, a chain axe more than three meters long slowly rose from his tailbone.

The motorcycle roared incessantly, billowing blue smoke from its exhaust pipe, with the upper body of a living person inserted into the 'seat area'.

He downed the last mouthful of gasoline.

The next moment, the two fiery whips on his arm burst into flames.