Dust-Sealed Secrets (Part 2)
The last part of the video reveals quite a lot.
The keywords "predator," "Ultimate Predator," "the limit of mutation for Blood-feeding Creature," "unexplored territory," and "carbon-based life" alone can evoke a wealth of information.
The concept of "predator" has not appeared in any of Academician Shen's previous documents—at least not in the documents Alice has transmitted to him so far. It is highly likely that Mr. Liang created it based on his own understanding.
Clearly, judging from the term "predator" alone, the relationship between the "Blood-feeding Creature" that Mr. Liang believes there are hunters and hunted, food and predators, with a flavor of the strong ruling and the survival of the fittest.
Of course, based on the "Mutated Creature" that Xiang Kun has encountered so far, due to the existence of the "stage limit" defined in Academician Shen's document, when the mutation reaches a certain degree or stage, the blood of ordinary organisms cannot meet the needs and the blood of other "Mutated Creature" is required to supplement it. Therefore, "Mutated Creature" will indeed form this kind of hunter-prey relationship with each other.
Based on the corresponding description and the various documents previously submitted by Academician Shen, Xiang Kun believes that the term "Ultimate Predator" is very likely the specific reference to the "mysterious force" mentioned by Academician Shen.
Academician Shen once said that the so-called "mysterious power" is likely a higher form of existence of "Blood-feeding Creature," while Mr. Liang directly defined it as "the Ultimate Predator."
Although the addition of the word "ultimate" makes it seem incredibly powerful and invincible, it actually places it in the same dimension as other "Blood-feeding Creature," transforming it from an unknown, mysterious, and elusive being into one of the same "species," only more powerful.
Based on what he saw earlier, Mr. Liang's written records about his own situation, the various "components" made of new compound materials, and his guiding principles for mutation:
Mr. Liang's plan to "break through the Ultimate Predator's net" is to forcibly change his own nature as a carbon-based organism.
Clearly, Mr. Liang believes that the reason why the "Ultimate Predator" can kill other creatures without them noticing, including causing "Blood-feeding Creature" to collapse and dissipate, is directly related to the carbon-containing compounds that make up the organisms. Getting rid of the carbon-based existence is the key to breaking the "net".
This explains what Mr. Liang had the researchers in the secret department of "Shenxing Technology" do—he was building a "plug-and-play" "plugin" for himself, integrating technology with mutation, and thereby transforming his carbon-based biological nature.
Xiang Kun knew that almost all known life on Earth was carbon-based, not by chance, but by the characteristics of carbon with four valence electrons, and determined by the Earth's environment.
There have been many ideas about silicon-based life forms, suggesting that silicon, like carbon, can form four chemical bonds simultaneously. Therefore, what carbon can do, silicon can theoretically do as well.
But the truth is, under Earth's conditions, what A-Tan can do, A-Si truly cannot do.
Silicon-based complex molecules are extremely fragile and easily broken, making them unable to form living cell structures. Carbon, on the other hand, is just right—neither too reactive to decompose easily nor too stable to hinder plasticity and adaptability.
Other element-based biological concepts also have their own problems, and basically none of them can replace carbon-based ones, at least not in Earth's environment.
Based on the information Alice uncovered, the research conducted by the researchers at "Shenxing Technology" under Mr. Liang not only included a large number of Biological Component based on silicon compounds, but also a small number based on nitrogen, boron, and iron elements. However, these researches did not solve the related defects, and from the research itself, they had no practical application value.
But clearly, Mr. Liang found a solution when he applied it himself.
Xiang Kun recalled that when Mr. Liang entered stealth mode at Wushu Mountain, his flight equipment also went into stealth mode. Those were his "plug-and-play" Biological Component, "technological equipment" that only he could use.
However, Mr. Liang did not provide detailed explanations in his videos and related documents regarding the specific methods and procedures he used to apply these Biological Component, which is a significant improvement over Academician Shen's documentation.
If this is truly a "video of entrusting one's orphan to another," then Xiang Kun can only give it a score of 5 out of 10.
As he continued scrolling down, although Mr. Liang's documents were rather casual and rough, they still gave him a general idea of Mr. Liang's Biological Component system, what functions he had added, and what other functions were under research and development—many of which actually came from the "Mutated Creature" he had captured.
Mr. Liang's method of acquiring abilities from other "Mutated Creature" is actually somewhat similar to Xiang Kun's, but it is simpler and clearer, with a higher lower limit and a smaller upper limit. There is not much room for development and subsequent evolution. Moreover, it needs to be loaded when used. A large part of the drones that have been following him are responsible for carrying some Biological Component.
Moreover, judging from Mr. Liang's records, these Biological Component are not yet perfect. They still cause a lot of body rejection when used, and cannot be completely controlled like one's own limbs.
Some Biological Component even suffer from significant wear and tear, requiring remanufacturing after only two or three uses. These items are not "mass-produced industrial products." In addition to the semi-finished materials and components from the laboratory, Mr. Liang himself also has to spend a lot of time "processing" them.
Even if all Biological Component are taken into account, Mr. Liang is still a long way from his plan to "break through the limits of carbon-based life". There are still a large number of carbon-based compounds in his body, and he cannot get rid of them for the time being.
After reviewing several more of Mr. Liang's documents, Xiang Kun discovered something that appeared to be a "video of entrusting an orphan to someone."
Mr. Liang in this video looks quite similar to the image in John's dream—though not as tall, of course.
Moreover, judging from its condition, it doesn't seem like there's anything wrong with the mutation.
Mr. Liang begins with an introduction:
"The fact that you can see this video now proves two things: first, you've gained the 'research center's' approval; second, I'm already dead."
Clearly, this was a preparation made in advance by Mr. Liang, or rather the authorities, in case he suddenly passed away and there was no proper handover.
The secret storage device hidden underground was clearly prepared in case of such an emergency.
Xiang Kun scratched his chin somewhat sheepishly, muttering to himself, "They probably don't expect that when I saw this video, neither of those conditions were met..."
In the video, Mr. Liang continued, "Our research project doesn't have a fixed name. You can call it whatever you want after you take over. The project was originally created by Shen Haichong, who is also my teacher. He told me that the fundamental purpose of our project is... well, the people at the 'research center' should have already told you these things, so I don't need to go into detail. Just remember, even if you're just doing this to live a good life, you must do your best to carry out this project."
Next, Mr. Liang led the camera through a very spacious area, explaining how to use the various devices, the reasons for placing them, and the intelligent AI system "Tai'e" that controls the security of that space and can provide intelligence and assistance to those who come after.
At the end of the video, Mr. Liang solemnly addressed the camera and said:
"Remember, never easily trust any 'Blood-feeding Creature,' no matter if they look human or something else. Don't forget what their true nature is."
This statement made Xiang Kun frown. It was somewhat contradictory. According to Academician Shen's previous documents, those who could take over the research should all be human "Blood-feeding Creature," including Mr. Liang himself.
Therefore, those watching the video are basically human beings who are also "Blood-feeding Creature".
If you don't trust humans as "Blood-feeding Creature," how do you find "successors" and "research partners"?
Xiang Kun pondered that although Mr. Liang said "don't believe it easily" to maintain a rigorous approach, his tone and attitude clearly indicated that he meant "don't believe it."
Considering that Academician Shen's documents suddenly disappeared, and that there are no files or records of the person Academician Shen referred to as "A Xue," there's probably some story behind this.
Xiang Kun, who had turned off the video and was about to continue watching, suddenly realized that no new documents had been transferred.
Then Alice's voice rang out. "Boss, the storage device is overheating! I need to let it rest for a while, or it'll break!"
To keep my promise of updating at 6 PM, I'll post a short chapter first... There should be more later...
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