133: Unknown giant beast from the universe

"Beta Project?"

Professor Arnos's eyes were filled with disbelief.

Had things become so serious that the Beta Project needed to be implemented?

As the name suggested, the Beta Project was a plan centered around the Beta Gene.

Speaking of the Beta Gene, one couldn't help but mention the Gamma Gene and the Alpha Gene.

As well as their origin… the colossal Star Beast that drifted from an unknown place to Blue Star.

In a daze, Professor Arnos seemed to return to that evening many years ago.

A meteor streaked across Blue Star's atmosphere, crashing heavily onto the land of America.

Just as everyone thought it was some kind of extraterrestrial object like a meteorite...

The first responders discovered that there was no meteorite in the crater, but instead a mass of flesh and blood.

A mass of flesh and blood that pulsed eerily like a heart.

It was still alive!

This discovery was incredibly terrifying.

One had to know that this mass of flesh and blood, suspected to be a meteorite, had likely drifted in the universe for countless years.

After an unknown number of ages, it was finally captured by Blue Star's gravity, passed through the atmosphere, and arrived on this land.

Not only that, the most terrifying thing was that it was still alive!

Just how terrifying was its vitality to sustain it through such a long journey and allow it to stubbornly survive?

Conservatively estimated, at its peak, it might have even been several hundred meters tall.

It was, without a doubt, a terrifying giant beast from the universe.

Amidst the shock, humanity faced a choice that could change its destiny.

That was how to deal with this mass of flesh and blood.

Should they provide it with enough nutrients to let it grow?

Or should they destroy it completely while it was at its weakest, having just completed its infinite journey through space?

Without a doubt, humanity chose the latter.

No one could underestimate the malice from the universe.

And it was precisely this choice that allowed humanity to witness the terrifying aspects of the universe.

High temperature?

How could flesh and blood capable of withstanding atmospheric friction possibly fear high temperatures?

Low temperature?

Even under low temperatures of around minus two hundred degrees Celsius, this mass of flesh and blood still showed no signs of freezing.

It continued to pulse eerily.

As if this temperature could not cause it any harm at all.

Strong acid!

Strong alkali!

Vacuum!

...Humanity used every method available, yet could not cause the slightest harm to the giant beast's flesh and blood.

It just kept pulsing, mocking humanity's ignorance in the simplest way.

Just when everyone was at a loss and didn't know what to do...

A change occurred!

The seemingly powerful flesh and blood suddenly began to self-destruct.

Like a genetic collapse, it gradually melted, turning into terrifying blood, then into thick smoke, and completely dissipated into the air.

The self-destruction happened too quickly; by the time everyone reacted, all that remained at the site of the giant beast's flesh and blood was a bit of residue.

If it weren't for timely salvage efforts, humanity might not have even obtained a single speck of residue.

And the Alpha Gene, Beta Gene, and Gamma Gene were the three genes extracted from this residue after humanity's technology advanced.

Three genes that did not belong to Blue Star, terrifying to the extreme.

Their terrifying degree decreased sequentially.

America's reason for conducting such extensive mutated beast experiments was also due to this incident.

No one knew what kind of 'surprise' the next extraterrestrial visitor would bring to Blue Star.

Strive to become stronger.

To be strong enough to contend with all forces was their pursuit.

However, it was clear that Blue Star's technology, compared to the universe, was not very advanced.

At least, they still couldn't fully comprehend the three genes extracted from just the giant beast's flesh and blood remains.

And this was only the remains of the giant beast.

How terrifying it was in its prime, no one could imagine.

After reviewing the Beta Project proposal in front of him, Professor Arnos was the first to stand up and object:

"It's not yet time to use the Beta Gene."

"The use of the Gamma Gene has already opened Pandora's box, creating countless monsters."

"Once the even more powerful Beta Gene is used, I cannot imagine what this world will become."

"Perhaps this could be the beginning of Earth's destruction."

"Even to deal with the Tiger King, high-tech weapons are the most effective means."

"And not the so-called Beta Gene."

As the first user of the Gamma Gene, Professor Arnos was extremely fearful of these three genes.

He never imagined that a simple experiment on the German Shepherd could cause the impending global upheaval.

If he had known this would be the result, he would never have used the Gamma Gene on the German Shepherd.

They even misunderstood the effects of the Gamma Gene.

It wasn't the Legendary infinite resurrection.

Instead, it was an ability that could strengthen a person's physical qualities and awaken wondrous Talents.

None of these three terrifying genes were something they could control.

Perhaps putting them away and keeping them out of reach was the most correct choice.

As soon as Professor Arnos finished speaking, Professor Si Te De stood up and retorted, saying:

"Disaster? In my opinion, this is not a disaster, but an opportunity."

"The appearance of the Gamma Gene is the greatest opportunity in human history."

"Perhaps we were a bit too conservative before; if we had used the Gamma Gene earlier, humanity might have already become much stronger."

"Not just the Beta Gene, I even think the Alpha Gene must also be used."

"Otherwise, if things truly develop to an irreversible point, it will be too late to use our trump cards."

"If it's just to deal with the Tiger King, there's certainly no need to use the Beta Gene."

"But don't forget the despair we faced that night many years ago."

"We couldn't even destroy a little bit of residual flesh and blood."

"Let alone the giant beast in its prime."

"Perhaps devouring Blue Star would be a mere mouthful for Him."

Professor Arnos certainly wouldn't forget that night.

It was precisely after experiencing despair that the giant beast was referred to as 'He'.

This was absolutely an existence humanity could not comprehend, an unobservable being.

Like a lofty god, humanity could only look up to Him.

At this moment, Professor Si Te De said with a resounding voice:

"Are you planning to entrust our fate to luck?"

"To gamble."

"To gamble that no second giant beast will visit Blue Star?"

Professor Si Te De's words directly silenced Professor Arnos.

He could only argue: "Things haven't developed to such a serious extent yet."

"Perhaps we can proceed gradually."

"Wait for technological advancements, then little by little, unravel the secrets of the Beta Gene and the Alpha Gene."

However, by the end, Professor Arnos's voice had become almost inaudible.

Entrusting Blue Star's fate to luck?

What a ridiculous joke that was!

The reason this plan hadn't been implemented before was simply because they didn't know the consequences of opening Pandora's box.

Now that Professor Arnos had provided a demonstration, and the Gamma Gene was not only harmless to humans but also had infinitely positive effects.

How could the higher-ups not implement the Beta Project?

Professor Arnos believed that Lin Tianwei's appearance had triggered the Beta Project.

However, this was merely his illusion.

As early as when the Gamma Gene showed positive effects, Ismail, the owner of the Ismail Institute, had already begun preparing the Beta Project.

Perhaps, an even more ambitious Alpha Project was also on the agenda.

Just waiting for the results of the Beta Project before being executed in one fell swoop.

To aid the evolution of all humanity.

To break out into the universe?

Or to dominate the galaxy?

Humanity's ambitions might be realized little by little, with the three major genes as the cornerstone.

Professor Si Te De looked at the silent Professor Arnos and said: "Arnos, I understand your concerns."

"But to not act because of concern, that would truly be to choke on food and give up eating."

"The unknown enemies hidden in the universe will not give us time to develop slowly."

"All we can do is to research the Beta Gene as thoroughly as possible."

"To bind it within a controllable range."

"To make it, like the Gamma Gene, a stepping stone for human evolution."

Slumping weakly in his seat, Professor Arnos finally accepted the reality.

In fact, even if he didn't accept it, Professor Arnos was helpless.

Ismail, the owner of the Ismail Institute, had already spoken.

At most, he could choose not to participate in the Beta Project, but he could not prevent its execution.

As for not participating?

If the Beta Project was destined to be launched, how could he bear to miss this opportunity to come into contact with the Beta Gene?

In his impression, the Beta Gene seemed to have a terrifying Reinforcement effect on the physical body.

The reason His flesh and blood possessed such terrifying defensive power might stem from this.

Of course, this could also just be an appearance.

Just as the Gamma Gene did not exhibit the ability of infinite resurrection.

Perhaps, within the Beta Gene, there are also unknown secrets hidden.

Reinforcing the physical body is merely a false ability it displays.

Thinking of this, Professor Arnos's eyes suddenly became fervent.

Similarly, there seemed to be another existence in front of him that humans could not comprehend.

That was Lin Tianwei, the Tiger King!

He was also constantly growing stronger in a way that he couldn't comprehend.

Although his genes appeared unremarkable, completely devoid of any special characteristics.

But perhaps, just like the incomprehensible Him, he was similar.

Secrets were also hidden within the Tiger King.

Perhaps the focus of his research should be on the Tiger King's clone.

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Lin Tianwei did not know that so many changes had occurred in such a short time.

He only knew that the farm had recently become lively.

Under the persuasion of Ouro, who possessed the Talent of language, more and more people came here.

They were all after the seemingly precious, but actually cheap, Awakening Fluid.

Initially, some might have questioned Ouro's words.

But after a barrel of Awakening Fluid was poured onto the ground as if it were worthless, they completely shut their mouths.

The unique characteristics of the Awakening Fluid could not be faked.

How rich and wealthy must a person be to pour a whole barrel of Awakening Fluid directly onto the ground?

However, before they could fully ponder this question, they saw countless people, as if Crazy, rushing towards the Awakening Fluid spilled on the ground.

Especially those German Shepherds, they rushed incredibly fast.

Disregarding their image and the dirt on the ground, they frantically licked the Awakening Fluid on the ground.

This was Awakening Fluid worth three million mane a vial. If they could awaken by just licking a bit, wouldn't that be a huge profit?

With this thought, countless people began to scramble for the Awakening Fluid on the ground.

They eagerly prostrated themselves on the ground, extending their tongues.

Licking the precious "Awakening Fluid" that might allow them to Awaken.

"Awoo, roar."

One German Shepherd seemed to have gotten enough Awakening Fluid and actually entered an Awakening state directly.

After two roars, he began to roll on the spot, writhing in pain.

Not only that, the roaring sounds rose and fell, and several more people instantly entered an Awakening state.

At first, most people still held themselves in high regard, not letting go and joining the scramble.

But upon seeing this situation, they disregarded their dignity and joined the frantic scramble.

Some even dug up the dirt on the ground and swallowed it in large mouthfuls.

Greedily acquiring the Awakening Fluid absorbed by the soil.

For a time, the scene was chaotic.

It even led to a terrifying riot.

If it weren't for the prohibition of carrying firearms, this place would have turned into a living hell in minutes.

Ouro looked at the scene before him.

He found it quite amusing.

It was just some water, yet it could make these people fight over it so much.

But for these uninformed people, water was the incredibly precious Awakening Fluid.

As the fighting escalated and became more intense.

Finally, some ill-mannered individuals set their sights on Ouro.

Since Ouro could pour a barrel of Awakening Fluid directly onto the ground.

Didn't that mean he possessed even more Awakening Fluid?

As long as he held him hostage, wouldn't the Awakening Fluid be easily obtained?

Thinking of this, one German Shepherd rushed forward directly, attempting to grab Ouro and coerce him into handing over the Awakening Fluid.

Looking at the German Shepherd charging towards him, Ouro sneered.

"Naive."

"Truly too naive."

He dared to sit here so fearlessly, naturally, he wasn't afraid of these German Shepherds.

As long as there were no firearms.

As an Awakened, fighting them was like playing a game, wasn't it?

However, Ouro had no intention of moving.

That would be beneath him.

Of course, he didn't need to move, because the German Shepherd would act.

Transforming into a black lightning bolt, the German Shepherd charged directly towards the attacking German Shepherd.

A flying pounce.

The immense force directly knocked down the rebellious German Shepherd.

The German Shepherd at this moment did not have the appearance of wagging its tail and begging in front of Lin Tianwei.

It was incredibly ferocious.

Opening its large mouth, it bit directly at the German Shepherd's neck.

The sharp teeth, meeting almost no resistance, completely pierced the German Shepherd's neck.

The fear of death caused the German Shepherd's potential to burst, and it struggled desperately.

However, with his strength as an ordinary person, how could he possibly compare to a German Shepherd, who was an Awakened Beast?

After only a slight struggle, he was completely suppressed.

Finally, due to lack of oxygen, he completely lost his life.

The pungent smell of blood was like the most effective warning.

Warning these people who attempted to riot to consider whether they had the strength to snatch the Awakening Fluid from Ouro's hands.

However, no matter how powerful the German Shepherd was, it was still just an animal.

It simply could not stop the thousands of people here.

Just as these people's malice was about to overflow, and another riot was about to erupt.

Ouro stood up.

With just one punch, he smashed the wooden table beside him to pieces.

It was then that people realized that this seemingly amiable farmer was actually an Awakened.

That's right.

How could a person who possessed so much Awakening Fluid not be an Awakened himself?

As everyone was filled with doubt and uncertainty, Ouro spoke, "I believe I made it very clear to you before you came."

"As long as you complete the basic tasks I assign, you will receive a vial of Awakening Fluid."

"Completing more tasks may allow you to obtain Dawn No. 1 Nutrient Solution, greatly increasing the success rate of Awakening."

"If your performance can satisfy the owner here."

"You might even get a 100% successful Awakening opportunity."

As soon as Ouro finished speaking, the entire crowd erupted in an uproar.

A 100% successful Awakening opportunity?

How alluring that description sounded?

Even if they thought it might just be a trick, someone still asked,

"What do you want us to do?"

"If it's too difficult, I absolutely cannot agree."

Similar voices rose and fell.

In simple terms, these people wanted powerful strength.

Yet they didn't want to bear the corresponding risks.

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to call them the worst dregs.

After all, truly courageous people had long since chosen the three-million-mane Awakening Fluid.

The Talent of language activated!

Although he looked down on these dregs in his heart, Ouro did not show it.

He smiled slightly, revealing a somewhat benevolent smile, and said,

"As I said before you came, I will not make everyone do anything too difficult."

"After all, I am just a farmer, what bad things could I possibly do?"

At this point, Ouro stretched out his hand and pointed to the land before them, saying,

"This entire area is the land of Lord Tiger King."

"However, its desolate appearance is not to his liking."

"So, I need some laborers, hardworking laborers."

"To cultivate and plant excellent plants here."

"And also to raise some excellent livestock as food for Lord Tiger King."

"These are the only things I want you to do."

"As long as you can complete the tasks outstandingly, nutrient solution is absolutely not a problem."

Hearing this, Steven couldn't help but ask, "Is it that simple?"

Ouro said as a matter of course, "It's that simple."

"To be honest, Awakening Fluid is not something difficult for me to obtain."

"On the contrary, good laborers are extremely scarce."

That was Awakening Fluid worth three million mane a vial!

If anyone else had said that, they would absolutely not have believed it.

But coming from Ouro's mouth, a person who had just poured out a barrel of Awakening Fluid, the credibility was very high.

Coupled with the enhancement of the Talent of language, Ouro's words became even more enticing.

For a time, everyone actually believed Ouro's words.

However, before they could react, they heard several painful wails.

Perhaps because the time they drank the Awakening Fluid was the same, or perhaps their physiques were similar.

Those who had first snatched the Awakening Fluid had actually finished their Awakening.

However, from the constantly ringing screams, it could be heard that their outcome was not good.

All nine of them had failed their Awakening!

They had paid with their lives.

Dying with their eyes wide open.

This situation, for a moment, actually scared those who were eager to try, making them stop in their tracks.

Filled with dread!