148: An infinite army of cloned tigers?

Do not assume such a high success rate is a common phenomenon.

That was an isolated case that happened with the Clone Tiger!

In the Reinforcement experiments involving the Beta Gene, the success rate for other experimental subjects was less than one percent.

Such a terrifying disparity in success rates is enough to illustrate the uniqueness of Lin Tianwei’s gene.

As for the results of Reinforcement using the other two methods?

Not a single Clone Tiger that underwent two gene Reinforcements simultaneously survived.

Once the two genes came into contact, it was as if a chemical reaction occurred, leading to terrifying changes.

Even as clones of the Tiger King, these Clone Tigers still couldn’t withstand it and all perished.

And the Clone Tigers that used the last Reinforcement method?

Although only one Clone Tiger died due to an accident.

However, the Reinforcement effect was clearly not as good as the control group that first underwent Beta Gene Reinforcement.

In other words.

First using Beta Gene Reinforcement, then Gamma Gene Reinforcement, is the correct choice.

All this time, the direction of the research had been wrong.

Of course, this rule only applies to Lin Tianwei’s clones.

Because Beta Gene Reinforcement on other organisms does not have such a terrifying success rate.

After reaching this conclusion, Professor Arnos’s eyes were filled with hope.

One day, utilizing the unique properties of the Gamma Gene, the Ismail Institute will be able to obtain Clone Tigers with varying abilities.

There will always be one Clone Tiger whose luck is good enough to gain incredibly terrifying power.

Even the terrifying Tiger King could be shaken.

Using the Tiger King’s clone to defeat the Tiger King—thinking about it, it’s strangely amusing.

At this thought, Professor Arnos’s gaze towards these Clone Tigers grew even more fervent.

This is a grand plan.

A grand plan to cultivate biological weapons.

It will not only enhance the strength of the Ismail Institute.

It could even lead America to dominate the entire Blue Star.

At this thought, Professor Arnos commanded, “Mike, inform everyone immediately.”

“Continue to clone more Clone Tigers using the Tiger King’s genes.”

“The more, the better!”

“At the same time, urgently recruit Clone Tiger operators.”

“Conduct relevant training on how to operate the Tiger King in combat.”

“Believe me, the future definitely belongs to us, America!”

Mike was no fool; he naturally understood what Professor Arnos meant.

His eyes also became fervent.

Giving an awkward salute, Mike said very solemnly, “Professor Arnos, your will shall be carried out.”

“Time will ultimately prove one thing to everyone, and that is that you are the most visionary person.”

“I believe with our research results, the higher-ups will have no choice but to give us the green light.”

“Other research projects?”

“In the future, the Tiger King’s clone will be the only research project.”

“Professor Arnos, you are the sole project leader!”

After speaking, Mike left without looking back.

He needed to quickly convey Professor Arnos’s orders!

Thump, thump, thump.

Just as Professor Arnos was about to continue researching the abilities of these Clone Tigers, there was a knock on the Research Institute’s door.

Professor Arnos opened the door and was surprised to find that the person knocking was Professor Si Te De.

Due to their conflicting ideologies, the two rarely interacted.

Let alone such an unprompted visit.

At this thought, Professor Arnos cautiously said, “Professor Si Te De.”

“Why are you looking for me at this time?”

“I’m busy researching my project; I don’t have time to chat with you.”

“As for you?”

“You should go back and research your project.”

“Then we can compare and see who is more capable between us.”

Hearing Professor Arnos’s words, Professor Si Te De said with great certainty:

“Between us, Professor Arnos, you are naturally more capable.”

“That’s also why I came to see you this time.”

“I have some questions I’d like to ask you for guidance on.”

Something’s not right, very not right!

Professor Arnos immediately furrowed his brow.

Anyone could say these words, but it absolutely couldn’t be Professor Si Te De in front of him.

Sometimes, the person who understands you better than you understand yourself is often your opponent.

However, Professor Arnos’s brow soon relaxed, and he said:

“Professor Si Te De, it’s truly excellent that you can realize this.”

“However, I’m still busy and don’t have time to guide you.”

“You should go back and study hard first.”

“It’s not too late to come ask me for leave after three to five years of studying!”

Insult.

This was absolutely an insult to Professor Si Te De.

However, Professor Si Te De, who was being insulted, beamed with joy and said, “Professor Arnos, you are absolutely right.”

“I’ll go back and study now; I won’t disturb you anymore!”

Professor Si Te De was, of course, happy.

Because he already knew that Professor Arnos had detected his abnormality.

Although the two were at odds, it was only due to differing academic opinions.

It was impossible for them to engage in such mutual insults.

This was also Professor Arnos’s response to him.

At this thought, Professor Si Te De breathed a sigh of relief.

The fellow inside his head was not simple at all.

It was constantly devouring his brain, eroding his memories.

In other words, one day in the future, when it completely devoured his brain and took his place.

Professor Si Te De would completely cease to exist in this world.

He would be replaced by a crimson worm named Sted.

Just thinking about it was terrifying.

Although the crimson worm didn’t quite understand human thought logic.

It had an instinct that allowed it to judge whether spoken words matched the emotion.

Once it discovered Professor Si Te De trying to say something that didn’t align with his thoughts.

It would directly stop him, to avoid compromising its own safety.

Fortunately, Professor Si Te De was no pushover either.

As a human, he had a myriad of ways to confuse the crimson worm’s perception.

For example, now, he actually showed a happy reaction.

Under normal circumstances, this would be completely impossible.

But by relying on genuine inner joy, he managed to fool the crimson worm’s perception.

He completely muddled this matter.

At the same time, he conveyed the message he wanted to express to Professor Arnos.

The rest is up to you.

My old friend!

As time passed, the crimson worm’s erosion of Professor Si Te De’s brain became more severe.

He rarely had time to control himself throughout the day.

Fortunately.

Fortunately, he still managed to convey the message.

He could no longer influence the remaining matters.

He could only hope that Professor Arnos was capable enough to completely destroy Yixia.

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In the Research Institute.

Professor Arnos never imagined that Professor Si Te De would bring him such big trouble.

He carefully watched the surveillance video in the corridor.

He tried to find more abnormalities in Professor Si Te De.

Soon, he discovered something else was wrong.

Although Professor Si Te De was walking, he was clearly somewhat abnormal.

Completely different from his original walking habits!

He could walk, but it was as if this body had been replaced by someone else, walking with completely different steps.

There’s a problem.

A big problem!

Professor Arnos’s heart began to beat rapidly.

He had a premonition that this would be an incredibly terrifying disaster.

At this thought, he directly used his authority to check Professor Si Te De’s whereabouts.

Soon, he discovered a hint of something amiss.

All the abnormalities seemed to have occurred after Professor Si Te De visited Sector C.

And ever since Professor Si Te De returned, his attitude towards the Ant Queen had shifted.

Becoming more biased towards the Ant Queen.

Could it be that Professor Si Te De was controlled?

Professor Arnos arrived at this terrifying answer.

At this thought, he no longer hesitated and looked at the people who went to Sector C with Professor Si Te De.

These people were merely soldiers of the Ismail Institute.

Professor Arnos possessed far higher authority than them.

In this Research Institute full of surveillance cameras.

Professor Arnos could fully access everything related to them.

Even private activities like showering or ancestral crafts could be observed.

It was precisely this meticulous observation that led Professor Arnos to discover more anomalies.

They seemed to be secretly contacting other people.

And once others were intimately contacted by them, terrifying changes would unconsciously occur in their bodies.

Just like them, they had completely become puppets of some entity.

The more he thought about it, the more terrifying it became!

Cold sweat dripped down Professor Arnos’s forehead.

He never imagined.

Just when he thought the future was promising, an unforeseen event was silently unfolding within the Ismail Institute.

If he hadn’t discovered it in time.

All his research successes might have become someone else’s wedding dress!

After all, this powerful force currently under research does not belong to him.

Instead, it is something similar to an external object.

This is also the drawback of developing technology.

Once the core person is breached,

no matter how powerful the technology,

it will ultimately only become someone else's spoils of war.

Of course, this is also mainly because the combat power currently obtained is not strong enough.

Unable to withstand the malice from the Ant Queen!

Thinking of this, Professor Arnos immediately contacted Pato and reported his discovery to him.

He believed that Pato would definitely be able to handle this matter very well.

As expected, Pato responded immediately after Professor Arnos reported.

He had to respond.

If the Ant Queen was allowed to develop,

the entire Ismail Institute would fall.

At this time, Pato had long lost his former high spirits.

Although he was not old and was an Awakened, he already had many white hairs.

There was no other way.

There were simply too many things troubling Pato.

He had always been implementing a plan to infiltrate the farm.

However, he clearly overestimated his own abilities.

And underestimated Lin Tianwei's abilities.

Infiltration?

Not only did he fail to infiltrate, but some people were even successfully counter-infiltrated.

Thinking of this, Pato slammed his hammer heavily on the table.

Venturing his anger.

That damned Eric.

Not only did he fail to transmit intelligence from the farm, but he also counter-transmitted his own intelligence to Ouro.

Isn't it just working half an hour a day, with high wages and good benefits?

How could he forget his original intention and do such a stupid thing?

He doesn't deserve to be an American; he should be stripped of his humanity!

Of course, this was not what angered Pato the most.

What angered him the most was that the intelligence counter-infiltrated by Eric was actually ignored by Ouro.

“Infiltration?”

“That’s hilarious.”

“Lord Tiger King is the one who truly treats us well.”

“Eric, you can stay here with peace of mind. As long as you sincerely abandon the darkness and embrace the light, we will not discriminate against you because of your past.”

“You will not be deprived of any benefits and treatment that you deserve.”

“As for the others executing the infiltration plan?”

“I’m not interested in knowing.”

“I believe that Lord Tiger King’s benevolence is enough to convert them.”

“Of course, it doesn’t matter if they are stubborn.”

“After all, everyone who comes here joins us wholeheartedly.”

“They cannot be swayed by mere words.”

At this point, Ouro found it very amusing.

Even he, with his Talent for language, hadn’t engaged in such a baseless business.

These people, on the other hand.

They spoke well, but weren’t they just trying to freeload?

In this situation, these people sent to execute the mission would sooner or later become members of the farm.

Perhaps this was what it meant to exchange sincerity for sincerity?

Especially after seeing Ouro's indifferent expression through the video, Pato was even more enraged.

The facts were exactly as Ouro had predicted.

Those ambitious youths who went to execute the infiltration plan.

Except for a small portion who were most resolute, or rather, most successfully brainwashed, who persevered.

The others all became lackeys of the farm.

They fell under the sugar-coated bullets of capitalism.

This led to Pato's seemingly perfect plan being completely unexecutable.

He could only watch helplessly as the farm developed better and better, powerless.

This was also the reason for his white hair.

Who wouldn't feel helpless when encountering such a situation?

However, even in this situation, the Ismail Institute itself was attacked by Awakened Beasts.

And it was an Awakened Beast they had never thought highly of and had tried to destroy.

This was simply a slap in Pato's face.

As the supreme commander of the armed forces here,

even with all his connections, he would definitely be held accountable for such a major problem.

Thinking of this, Pato called in his direct subordinates and began to screen all videos after Professor Si Te De returned.

They would screen them one by one.

Any creature that had contact with Professor Si Te De was a key target for investigation.

Of course, there was also the most core part.

That was the attack on the Ant Queen.

Since it had already launched an attack on the Research Institute,

then the Ant Queen was an enemy of the Research Institute.

Pato would never be soft-hearted towards enemies.

Missile strike!

Pato quickly had an idea in his mind.

The dense Hellfire Ants were perfectly suited to be completely incinerated by the purifying flames of the world.

First, use missiles for a full-coverage strike.

Then, send out elite troops to eliminate the remaining stragglers.

This matter must be handled together with the handling of the anomalies that infiltrated the Research Institute.

Otherwise, once the alarm was raised, it would become very difficult to eliminate both sides simultaneously.

If such a dangerous Awakened Beast could not be completely destroyed,

it would be an incredibly terrifying thing for him.

For the Ismail Institute.

And even for humanity.

Under the high-intensity screening of countless people, the screening targeting the interior of the base finally yielded results.

However, the results of this screening greatly surprised Pato.

A full one-third of the entire Research Institute's personnel had come into contact with suspicious targets.

Not only that, but as the suspicious targets moved, this number continued to increase.

Although it was impossible for all these people to be problematic,

a more detailed screening would require more time.

The immediate priority was to request the superiors to directly strike Zone C.

And to isolate the problematic individuals.

To prevent them from having too much contact with normal people.

This was undoubtedly a very difficult task.

These Parasitism individuals were not fools.

Once too obvious an anomaly was discovered,

it would be like alerting the enemy.

But if they were not isolated, it would allow them to come into contact with more people.

For a time, Pato was in a dilemma.

After a moment of hesitation, he directly issued an order to the normal people, saying:

“The research on the latest project has reached a fever pitch.”

“Every minute, every second, is precious.”

“If unnecessary, try not to go out.”

This was the only thing Pato could do.

As for those who disobeyed orders and accidentally got Parasitism?

If they sought their own demise, then he couldn't be blamed.

The Ant Queen, resting and recuperating in Zone C, enjoying the luxurious food feast specially arranged by Professor Si Te De, probably never imagined.

That her seemingly meticulous infiltration plan had already been discovered.

What awaited her would be a terrifying destructive strike!

After finalizing the destruction plan, Pato reported to his superiors immediately.

He provided a detailed report of the situation.

At the same time, he exaggerated the potential dangers.

These leaders were not fools.

They naturally knew the priorities.

Especially after Lin Tianwei's rampage, their fear of Awakened Beasts deepened even more.

They almost unhesitatingly agreed to Pato's plan.

According to the agreed time, they would launch missiles to inflict a destructive strike on Zone C.

Upon receiving approval, Pato also breathed a sigh of relief.

Fortunately, it was discovered in time.

Otherwise, this would have been a disaster capable of destroying humanity.

According to the Ant Queen's terrifying reproductive capacity.

Once it gained an advantage,

it would quickly snowball and create an ant plague capable of destroying the entire Blue Star!

Donning thick protective suits.

On the eve of the missile launch, Pato led the elite troops into action!

They continuously screened, targeting every person, every corner.

They dared not be careless in the slightest!

Countless people, divided into countless small teams.

Carrying the finest weapons and the best identification tools, they launched a counterattack against these insects that had infiltrated the crowd!

Soon, they encountered their first group of targets.

This was a team of four security guards patrolling the corridor.

They had just encountered them and hadn't even had time to react before they were instantly pinned to the ground.

Under the command of the leader, four team members immediately pulled out reagents and placed them in front of the four security guards.

As soon as it came into contact with the air, the reagent quickly volatilized.

Following their breathing, it was directly inhaled into the noses and mouths of the four security guards.

Then it rampaged through their brains, finally reaching the part where the brain was located.

Although these bloody worms were terrifying, they were still insects after all.

They would instinctively dislike and reject certain smells they didn't like.

Especially this repellent specially made for Hellfire Ants.

It would definitely awaken the Hellfire Ants' instinctive resistance to it in the shortest possible time.