The insects' evolutionary ability had always been a research topic for humankind, especially the abyss insects . They were not just normal-scary . If they appeared on a large scale, humanity would be unable to repel them . Luckily, they did not leave the abyss, and were simply an excellent research material for humanity .
It was also Butcher's first time seeing such insects . "We had to activate 2 teams to catch him . It's dangerous for those with a weak mind to approach it . "
A worker had sustained a direct hit from it, and almost had his mind fatally shattered .
Xie Yuxin was always laid-back, only becoming excited at such research . He had moved in a completely different direction, but he had not thought Wang Zheng would be able to freely access such a place, and to be on such familiar terms with Butcher .
"This Zerg is excellent material for us . Through it, we could find the evolutionary gene . Although this Zerg is a mutation, but it's obvious that its previous stage may have been a spider Zerg . But through some developmental process, it became what we see now . At the same time that we are researching them and learning, the insects are studying us too . " Xie Yuxin said .
"Yuxin, do you mean that the insects have some sort of plan?" a tall girl asked . Vermillion Bird Region, from Aslan . It was clear this slightly haughty girl treated Xie Yuxin very well .
"Senior Millie, that was my reaction when I first saw it . But I find it curious . From the information we currently have, the abyss insects are much stronger than us . Evolution is a process that naturally selects the strong over the weak . Don't you all find this strange?" Xie Yuxin asked .
Everybody thought over this for a while . Humans that fought in the abyss triumphed through numbers . In that space, it was difficult for insects to enter . Where their true base was, nobody had ever uncovered, or dared to wander too deep .
Wang Zheng looked at the insect . The cage was surrounded by a force field which could disrupt the insect's mental attacks . But when Wang Zheng looked at it, the insect seemed to understand him . It faced Wang Zheng, although it had no eyes .
In that instant, Wang Zheng could feel a strong signal emitting from the insect, but he did not understand its meaning . But the workers were shocked, because the insect's energy waves was peaking since the time they had captured it .
Wang Zheng was a little puzzled, but a question suddenly came to him .
"Senior Butcher, I have a conjecture . To these Abyss Zergs, I think their biggest worry is not us, but the abyss!"
Wang Zheng said . Nobody reacted for a moment, but after a few moments, their faces changed .
"You mean to say they wish to come out?"
"Exactly . Whether it is our insects or the abyss variety, expansion and destruction is in their nature . We can enter freely, but the insects can't . Given their capabilities, that would definitely be their goal . That they have mutated this way is not because our ability is stronger, but it's simply to find the reason why they cannot escape!"
Wang Zheng said . This was bold imagination . Nobody would have thought this way, but Wang Zheng felt this was common sense . He had heard Charcoal mention it in his ramblings . In some lost history, there had been cases where the Zerg had evolved to be like humans, although the truth was no longer verifiable .
Butcher's expression became grave, because he had just realized this point as well . He looked over at the insect, which was in a frenzy at the moment . The sensors gave out warning sounds .
In just 3 or 4 seconds, the insect suddenly exploded into meat paste .
Everybody glanced around . A sinister air filled the laboratory .
Butcher sighed deeply . "Everybody, please do not disseminate this point of view . I will bring it to my superiors, and we will think of how to handle this . But based on what we know, even if the insects were so capable, such a feat will not be easy . In other words, if they really evolved in this way, their resulting power would not be too strong . There are too many possible variations . "
But Butcher still left hurriedly . Clearly, this matter was of momentous importance . Humans had learnt much from the abyss, but a small slip up could lead to disaster .
The experimental subject had become pulp, and it was apparent that everybody could only head back . It was a rare chance that Wang Zheng and Xie Yuxin could meet, only there was an unwanted lightbulb, that Millie girl .
As they walked out, Millie was waiting for Xie Yuxin . Xie Yuxin smiled slightly . "Wang Zheng, let me introduce you . This is my girlfriend, senior Millie . "
Wang Zheng was surprised, then guffawed . "You sure hide it well . Hello, senior!"
Millie glared at Xie Yuxin . "Can't you drop the 'senior' already?"
Xie Yuxin smiled mildly, unconcerned . But Wang Zheng laughed . "Not bad, not bad . Senior, this little guy doesn't show it much, but he's nice at heart . "
"Scram!" Even the composure of Xie Yuxin could not stand Wang Zheng's jibes .
"Haha, see? The truth revealed . Senior, if you have anything you want to know, just ask me . Nobody here knows him better than I do . " Wang Zheng laughed .
"Wang Zheng, you… better watch what you say!" Xie Yuxin had been unlucky in making friends . He did not know which nerve had grown wrongly back then, to have made friends with Wang Zheng and Yan Xiaosu .
But any girl would definitely be very interested in their boyfriend's past, especially past loves . But it was clear that Xie Yuxin was the distant type . Although such people were popular in adolescence, but they were not as well informed . Yan Xiaosu had always said it was a waste of talent . If it had been him, he would have found 10 or 20 girlfriends . One a day, a different type every week .
"Based on what you just said, it seems the two of you have vastly different personalities . How would you two have become fast friends?" Millie was not too fond of Wang Zheng's personality . The way she saw it, Xie Yuxin and Wang Zheng were two completely different people . But she had been the mature one . When she knew that Wang Zheng was Xie Yuxin's good friend, she had been very courteous . This was basic courtesy, but it did not equate to her approval .
Xie Yuxin shrugged . "I was tricked . "
Millie could not help smiling . Xie Yuxin had his humorous moments . It made him easy to like .
The 3 found a resting place, chatting over drinks .
"Right, how are Achilles and the rest doing? I haven't heard from them in a while . " Wang Zheng asked .
"Achilles? Vermillion Bird Xuan Grade Class 1, but low profile . Not much news, really, we haven't been interacting much . You know me . " Xie Yuxin said . "But they're definitely competing this time round . And they already passed the qualification test . Lie Xin's joining as well . It seems like you have a talent for scaring those around you into running away . "
Wang Zheng laughed . "Don't make me out to be destined to being alone . "
"Huang Grade people are just there to play . Don't be too serious . " Millie could not resist saying . She was Xuan Grade, and from Xuan Class 1 at that . She could not curb her haughtiness, especially knowing that Wang Zheng was from Huang Class 7 .
Wang Zheng and Xie Yuxin just exchange a knowing smile . Neither offered an explanation . Somebody else might have stood up to sing Wang Zheng's praises, but Xie Yuxin was not that kind of person . He did not mind these things . Gold would always gleam no matter where it went . It was just a matter of time . And since that was inevitable, why bother explaining?
But their smiles left Millie unhappy . "Students Yuxin and Wang Zheng, I'm saying this for your own good . The competition is a real battle . Getting wounded is normal . If you're not careful, your studies could be affected . That's why you need to be prudent, and not brash . "
Millie said . Although the words were not pleasant, but there was some good intentions in it . Besides, Xie Yuxin did not need to participate .
Truly, support-types like them were pretty well off . They got respect, but did not need to enter these competitions . Although Xie Yuxin was not afraid of battles either .
Seeing Millie pouting, Xie Yuxin smiled mollifyingly . "Don't worry about him, this guy is a Roach . "
"Roach? What's that?"
"It's a creature with super high survivability . It's a distant relative of a Zerg . "
"Piss off! YOU are the Zerg's relative . " Wang Zheng spit . This guy's tongue became especially smooth when insulting Wang Zheng .
Xie Yuxin quickly recovered, his mouth smirking in a superior manner . Wang Zheng was annoyed . Verbal battles were a lost cause against Xie Yuxin . This guy always had a way to make you feel like you did not have a way . Xie Yuxin was a natural narcissist .
"Wang Zheng, Senior Mille's reminder is timely . I know you're confident, but this is Elite Academy . As I know, the 4 Experts of the Xuan Grade have all returned . The runic mech is very important to them . What's left for the rest is just a quota . "
Xie Yuxin had hit the nail on the head . At one side, Millie did not know whether to laugh or cry . These two guys were so serious in their act . One had to know that the Xuan Grade itself counted for much . Besides the 4 Experts who were near the Earth Grade, the rest were not weaklings themselves . If it had been just reputation at stake, there would not have been that much interest . But since a specialized mech was at stake, they could not back down easily . "
"Oh, there's someone called Pampas . Is he one of the 4?" Wang Zheng asked .
"Yup, Pampas is the No . 1 in Azure Dragon Region . His ability X is Unbridled Creation . " Millie said .
Wang Zheng and Xie Yuxin were both stunned . Wang Zheng smiled . "Sounds very mystical . Interesting . "
"Seems like you've met him before?" Xie Yuxin asked .
"Not really met him, a chance encounter is all . " Wang Zheng said, spinning his cup absently . Creation power . Amongst the cycle of the 5 minor elements, it should be Earth . But it was definitely part of the cycle of 5 major elements . It was just that they had no idea what degree his creation ability could reach .
"Oh? What do you think are the odds?"
"Without having faced off for real, it's 50-50 against anybody . " Wang Zheng was rather sanguine . His understanding of battle was very different from others . A normal clash and a life-and-death battle was very different . And any battle came with risk .
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