Changing the Future Might Start Right Now! / Once We Defeat Sa, We'll...

"What, do you think I'm wrong?"

Mobius smiled slightly and said, "Perhaps, civilizations existed on this planet long before us. Were the five mass extinctions in history truly caused by natural occurrences? Besides..."

Mobius sighed, a hint of helplessness in his voice. "Humanity these days is stuck in its ways, stagnant. Technology keeps advancing, but we ourselves can't keep up with evolution. If this continues, the demise of human civilization is at most a century away, and..."

"If it's really as you say, and the Honkai keeps getting stronger, then humanity will naturally perish more quickly, so..."

Mobius shrugged and laughed, "That's why I said the destruction of human civilization was inevitable, it's just a matter of sooner or later."

"Then... Doctor, do you think... we can change all of this?"

Ling Xi continued to watch Mobius silently, wanting to know Mobius's true thoughts.

"Change... maybe."

Mobius smiled and shook his head. "If humanity can accelerate its evolution and become capable of adapting to new environments, such as... adapting to Honkai Energy, then Honkai will not be a disaster for humanity, but a resource. Of course..."

"At this point, it's just wishful thinking. After all, humanity's research on Honkai is still too limited. We humans can't even utilize Honkai Energy, let alone adapt to Honkai Energy, but..."

Mobius laughed and said, "I firmly believe that evolution is the only way out for mankind. Of course, I am not against science, but it is just that mankind is too unbalanced in its studies. Evolution is not about abandoning science, but about making up for the lessons we have missed."

"Doctor, if..."

Ling Xi hesitated for a moment, but finally asked, "I mean, if there is a gene that can give humans resistance and adaptability to Honkai Energy, and even allow humans to master and utilize some of the power of Honkai Energy, then would that be considered coexisting with Honkai?"

"Of course."

Mobius nodded and smiled, "Being able to adapt to and use Honkai Energy, isn't that one of the goals I've been pursuing? If humanity wants to survive in the future, putting aside other evolutionary paths, adapting to Honkai Energy is definitely one of the most important evolutionary paths."

"Of course, this kind of gene currently only exists in imagination, and it hasn't even been realized in theory yet. Otherwise, why do you think I would study Honkai Beast? Especially... Honkai Beast with intelligence."

"Doctor... I..."

Ling Xi hesitated for a moment before finally saying, "If I have the kind of gene that I just mentioned, Doctor, then... Doctor, are you confident that you can complete the so-called human evolution within ten years... no, five years?"

"Heh, ten years? Five years?"

Hearing Ling Xi's question, Mobius couldn't help but tap Ling Xi on the head and laughed, "Aren't you underestimating me a bit? As long as it's human genes, I guarantee I can figure it out in a few days at the fastest, and no more than a year at the slowest. As for the full evolution of humanity, hmm..."

Mobius pondered for a moment, then chuckled, "Unless something truly extraordinary happens, it's unlikely. After all, the prevailing view worldwide is against human genetic evolution. Speaking of which..."

Mobius looked at Ling Xi with a smile and said, "My dear little guinea pig, are you... going to give me something good?"

Ling Xi "..."

"Here you go!"

In the end, Ling Xi took out the twin Stigmata Gene and sighed, "Doctor, this is what I was just talking about."

"What is this?"

Looking at the metal syringe in Ling Xi's hand, Mobius also seemed a little puzzled. Was the liquid inside... the gene that Ling Xi mentioned?

"Stigmata Gene can give humans genes that allow them to adapt to and use Honkai Energy."

Ling Xi only understood the surface of the Stigmata; the deeper principles were probably only known to Mobius back then. Therefore, Ling Xi couldn't explain much to Mobius and could only tell Mobius this much, after all...

That's pretty much the main function of Stigmata!

"Stigmata Gene..."

Hearing this, even though Mobius was mentally prepared, and even though she was a seasoned scientist who had experienced countless major events, at this moment...

She was still incredibly excited because...

Adapting to Honkai Energy and using Honkai Energy —isn't this the evolutionary gene I've always dreamed of?

"Ling Xi, how could you..."

Mobius subconsciously wanted to ask Ling Xi where she came from, since such a thing couldn't possibly be a product of this era, unless there was a scholar more skilled in life sciences than himself...

In this era, at least before me, it was absolutely impossible for anyone to make something like this!

That's why Mobius subconsciously wanted to ask Ling Xi where this thing came from, but...

Seeing Ling Xi's conflicted expression, Mobius seemed to realize something as well. After a slight hesitation, she finally shook her head and laughed, "Never mind, I won't ask where you came from..."

"Eh? Doctor, I..."

Ling Xi opened her mouth, but did not explain. Indeed, although she had taken out the Gemini Stigmata, she really didn't know how to return to the question about Mobius.

Because I really find this question difficult to answer. Last time, the matter of the Herrscher Core was almost exposed, and this time...

Compared to the Herrscher Core, the Gemini Stigmata are even more difficult to explain!

"Come on, don't I know you too well?"

Mobius rolled his eyes at Ling Xi and snorted, "If you didn't trust me, you wouldn't have given me this. Besides... nothing else matters compared to the gene itself."

"Heh... hehe."

Ling Xi scratched her head awkwardly, unsure of what to say. She hadn't expected the Doctor to consider this.

"Hehe, alright, instead of other things, tell me about the information on the Stigmata Gene first."

Mobius smiled. Although Ling Xi was definitely hiding something from her, she didn't want to press Ling Xi for details, because she trusted Ling Xi's sense of propriety.

After all, Ling Xi had quite a few secrets, didn't she? But Ling Xi had never done anything to harm herself, so she trusted Ling Xi!

Moreover, as mentioned earlier, Mobius is more concerned with the gene itself than with how it came about. Regardless of its origin, it is what he needs most right now, and that alone is enough!

Chapter 206: Changing the future might start now!

After Ling Xi's brief explanation, Mobius roughly understood the function and some principles of the Stigmata Gene, but he knew nothing about the details.

"So, you originally intended this Stigmata Gene for Seele?"

Playing with the syringe in his hand, Mobius looked at Ling Xi with a half-smile and complained, "Speaking of which, I'm your wife, so why do I feel like you treat Seele better than me?"

"Um... no, I treat everyone equally, and..."

Ling Xi said righteously, "I only have you as my wife, Doctor."

"Snort..."

Mobius gave a soft hum, but didn't seem to care too much about it.

"By the way, Doctor, only Seele and I can use this Stigmata Gene, so..."

Ling Xi scratched his head and laughed, "When you're studying this gene, you should pay attention to this issue. If someone else uses it... there might be some side effects, or it might not even have any effect at all."

"I see..."

Mobius nodded thoughtfully and smiled, "I understand, but you don't need to worry, because the principle behind target designation is generally genetic designation, and modifying genetic designation is not difficult for me. Anyway..."

Finally, Mobius turned to look at Ling Xi, a gentle and happy smile on his face. "I really like this gift. Thank you, my dearest husband!"

"Oh, you're welcome. It's what I should do."

Ling Xi smiled. Regardless of what the future held, at least... from now on, she might still be able to change some things. Although the final outcome might still be destruction by the Finality, but...

Before that, you can try to struggle a bit.

"Then let's go back."

Mobius rubbed his hands together and chuckled, "It's late at night, and it feels a bit chilly outside."

"Doctor, there's one more thing."

Ling Xi hesitated for a moment, but decided to finish explaining everything. After all, if she wanted to try to change the outcome, then Shesha's genes would naturally be very important. Therefore, it was also crucial for Mobius to obtain Shesha's genes as soon as possible.

"Oh? Then let's talk in the car."

Mobius did not refute Ling Xi, but also planned to return to the car, since the cold wind outside was really unpleasant.

"Um..."

Ling Xi nodded, opened the car door for Mobius, and then got into the driver's seat from the other side, saying, "Doctor, I've thought about it carefully, and even without the power of the Herrscher Core, I should be able to easily eliminate Shesha."

"Um?"

Hearing Ling Xi's words, Mobius was clearly somewhat doubtful and asked, "Are you sure?"

"Yes, I'm absolutely sure!"

Ling Xi nodded firmly. She didn't need the power of the Herrscher of Flame, but she could use the power of the Conquest Gem. Besides... the core of the Third Herrscher was with the Doctor, so she didn't need to worry about Mobius suspecting the Lightning Herrscher Core.

Moreover, Ling Xi did not intend to tell Mobius about the existence of the Conquest Gem, at least not in the short term, because once she did, her Doctor would definitely impose various restrictions on her.

Even though she knew perfectly well that the Doctor was only restricting her because he was worried about her health, but...

If I truly want to change the future, then... this price is necessary, and the power of the Herrscher is also necessary!

"So what do you plan to do?"

After a brief hesitation, Mobius did not directly oppose Ling Xi's idea, but instead began to inquire about Ling Xi's plan. Although the two were nominally in a superior-subordinate relationship, she clearly did not want to use this position to suppress Ling Xi.

After all, besides being superiors and subordinates, the two are also husband and wife, so many things can be discussed and agreed upon.

"Use absolute power to annihilate Shesha, and then..."

Ling Xi glanced at Mobius and smiled, "Last time Shesha's resurrection time was six hours. This time we'll take half the time, that is, three hours, to take the samples and parts that the Doctor needs from Shesha. Then... I will use the power of the Herrscher of Flame to completely incinerate Shesha's body."

Although Ling Xi really wanted to say that she would definitely not use the power of the Herrscher this time, Shesha was at least Emperor-class or even Judgment-class- level Honkai Beast, and ordinary weapons had little effect on it, let alone ordinary flames.

Therefore, with the current level of human technology, it is virtually impossible to completely incinerate Shesha's body. Thus, in the end, it will probably still have to rely on the power of the Herrscher of Flame!

"But Doctor, you don't need to worry. It's just using the power of the Herrscher of Flame to incinerate the corpse, and there won't be any consequences!"

After saying that, Ling Xi added that it was true, as borrowing the Herrscher Core wouldn't have a significant impact.

"What you just said, was it all true?"

Mobius neither directly agreed nor directly refused, but instead earnestly inquired whether Ling Xi was lying...

"Of course!"

Ling Xi nodded very confidently and smiled, "To deal with Shesha, I really don't need to use the power of the Herrscher of Flame. Doctor, don't forget that in addition to the power of the Herrscher Core, I also control the power of lightning and fire, which is enough to deal with Shesha."

"Why..."

Finally, Mobius sighed, looked at Ling Xi with some helplessness, and smiled, "Alright, I understand. Let's put the matter of eliminating Shesha on hold for now."

"Yes, thank you, Doctor."

Ling Xi quickly nodded, finally convincing the Doctor. Even though she found the Flame-Chasing Moths repulsive, Shesha's sample was still extremely important to Mobius, and...

My actions this time were certainly not in vain; the Flame-Chasing Moths would definitely demand a price that would satisfy the Doctor.

"Come on, don't I know you too well?"

Mobius rolled his eyes at Ling Xi, then leaned gently against Ling Xi, saying with concern and tenderness, "I know you want to get me samples, but... be careful. If you encounter any situation that might harm you, retreat immediately, understand?"

"Eh... hehe, I know, Doctor."

Faced with Mobius's words, Ling Xi could only scratch his head and laugh as he agreed. Although he didn't think he would encounter any danger, with the Lightning Herrscher Core and the Flame Herrscher Core, how could he possibly encounter danger when dealing with Shesha, who was at most at the Emperor-class? Are you kidding me?

"Also, don't rush into action on this matter, at least..."

Finally, a wicked smile appeared on Mobius's face. "I need to get those guys to show some sincerity first."

"Yes, yes, I understand, I understand!"

Ling Xi completely agreed with Mobius's words, patting her chest and assuring him, "Don't worry, Doctor, I will remain unmoved until you give the final order!"

Chapter 207: After we eliminate Shesha, we will...

The next day, Mobius couldn't wait to take the Stigmata Gene to the research institute.

This time, human civilization began researching Stigmata at least five or six years earlier than in the original script, and these are finished Stigmata, not the kind that Doctor Mobius started from scratch. This starting point alone is much higher!

As for Mobius's individual ability, while it can't be said that he's necessarily stronger than Messenger, he's definitely no less capable than Messenger, so...

This time, perhaps in the Previous Era, humanity will be able to realize the Stigmata Project.

Just like the Stigmata Project Ancestor Kevin always longed for in the post-civilization era, it seems to be about turning all of humanity into new humans who can adapt to Honkai Energy. Although this process will kill almost 99% of the people, at least humanity can survive.

Ling Xi doesn't know what the future holds, but... she's already trying her best to change it.

"Ling Xi, do you have any travel plans for today?"

In the room, Ling Xi was studying biological science when Elysia moved closer to Ling Xi, smiling as she asked Ling Xi a question.

"No, why?"

Ling Xi didn't try to hide anything, but looked at Elysia with some curiosity. Could it be... that this girl wants to go out and play again?