Tang Houde, previously seen in the holographic projection, had the demeanor of a grandmaster, exuding an air of authority in every movement.
The Tang Houde before them now, despite wearing the same glasses, displayed only awkwardness and embarrassment in his actions.
He was nothing like the leader of the progressive faction, the pioneer.
"Sorry, sorry, sorry..."
Tang Houde apologized repeatedly, then lowered his head, picking up the scattered blueprints from the floor one by one.
The middle-aged woman casually glanced at the blueprints, her expression suddenly darkening. She sternly declared:
"Researcher Tang, I recall the center explicitly prohibiting the development of weapons with such extreme destructive power, weapons that violate the laws of natural ecology."
"The weapon you designed is not only excessively powerful, potentially posing a threat to the world..."
"But the energy required to activate it is also something we cannot provide, either at present or for a significant period into the future. This mirage, this castle in the air, is a complete waste of time!"
"You are a highly talented researcher. I hope you will apply your talents to practical genetic modification fields,"
"Instead of tinkering with these unrealistic things every day, wasting resources and time!"
Tang Houde nodded quickly and apologized, saying:
"Sorry... I... I was just organizing these materials... I wasn't continuing the research..."
Zhang Chen watched curiously from the side.
With just one glance, he was once again astounded beyond measure!
This design was almost identical in structure to the [Legend · Invincible Pioneer] he had just obtained.
Except this blueprint only contained the framework, not the external form.
Because the original Pioneer's shell was stripped from the body of the ultimate creature that had been defeated.
If classified by strength.
The Invincible Pioneer could rampage unopposed in the Berserk Beast stage.
If this were successfully researched in this world, it could absolutely end the apocalypse, even unite the entire world!
It was an absolute, crushing ultimate weapon!
"That's good. I don't want to see these blueprints again. You should focus on researching advanced physique potions; that is what is truly useful to human society. Do you understand?"
The woman spoke with an air of command.
"Yes, yes, I'll go research it now!"
Tang Houde clutched the thick stack of blueprints tightly to his chest, then, head bowed, he quickly walked away.
"I hope you don't mind. Researcher Tang is very talented, but unfortunately, his research direction is misguided!"
"Our world now needs more powerful individuals like the psychics. We should make good use of this world's transformation to allow humanity to evolve to a new stage!"
The middle-aged woman said with a smile.
"Follow me. Researcher Xu is just ahead, but her condition isn't very good, so please be prepared!"
The woman led Zhang Chen and the others around a corner in the corridor, arriving at a laboratory at the end.
Four guards in gray uniforms stood by the wall. In the distance, there was a curtain, behind which someone seemed to be lying down.
To the side was a large mirror.
Zhang Chen knew it wasn't a mirror, but an observation glass window.
It was just that the mirror had been treated; it appeared as a mirror from inside the room, but from the other side, it was completely transparent.
"Researcher Xu is behind the curtain. You can communicate. We won't disturb you!"
The woman said, then led the four guards out.
With a click, the sound of the door being locked echoed.
There's a problem!
Zhang Chen frowned.
But with his strength, in such a weak world, no matter what schemes or tricks the other party had, he could simply break through with force.
So he wasn't worried.
"Good friend is behind the curtain?"
Xiao Bai walked over in surprise and directly pulled the curtain aside.
He saw a woman whose long hair covered half her face, her hands transformed into sharp claws, and she was bound to a bed.
"Wuwuwu... Wuwuwu..."
"It's a Shrieker?!"
Zhang Chen was startled.
This was definitely not Xu Ruina. Although she had initially been a Shrieker, her build and appearance were too different from this Shrieker.
Moreover, the meager bio-energy in this world was far from enough to reinfect Xu Ruina into a Shrieker.
"Aowuu!~"
The Shrieker, the moment it saw Xiao Bai, suddenly erupted with immense power, breaking free from its restraints and jumping up.
It didn't immediately pounce on Xiao Bai. Instead, it leaped back, its hands and feet pressing against the wall in the corner.
On the other side of the mirror, Mo Pai sat by the corner of the table, his gaze captivated by Mo Ran from the beginning.
Even though it was his first time seeing this little girl, he felt there was something different about her.
He couldn't quite articulate what it was.
After a moment, he paused and asked:
"The Shrieker is basically the strongest known infected being. Even the top-tier weapon, the Armored Mecha, is no match for it!"
"Now that you've released this terrifying creature, aren't you afraid it will escape and destroy all our labs?"
The middle-aged woman smiled and said:
"Ever since these people appeared, I felt they were psychics, and they claimed to know Xu Ruina... Hmph, who knows where they heard Xu Ruina's name!"
"It's a good opportunity to test their strength. If they truly possess valuable psychic abilities, I will initiate an emergency protocol to save them!"
Mo Pai gently shook his head and said helplessly:
"You really like to cause trouble. We need to unite the psychics now, extract their abilities, and create stronger new humans."
"If you anger them like this, our future work will be difficult to carry out!"
The middle-aged woman had an indifferent expression and said:
"Actually, we have already collected almost all types of psychic abilities. Those with genuine cultivation value have already gone out to fight the zombie horde!"
"These three lab rats, I'm simply curious about what category their abilities fall into. They are unlikely to be particularly rare."
As they spoke, their gazes refocused on the Shrieker.
The Shrieker let out a mournful cry, then suddenly lunged towards Xiao Bai.
"Aowuu!"
*Thump!*
In just one move!
Xiao Bai stood still, expressionless. At her feet lay the once arrogant Shrieker.
The Shrieker's head was smashed into the ground, and its chest was caved in by a large margin.
This resulted in 40% tissue damage.
Instantly killed!
"What... what just happened..."
The middle-aged woman was greatly alarmed.
No psychic had ever possessed such powerful physical attributes.
At this moment, Zhang Chen slowly turned around, his gaze chillingly fixed on Mo Pai, and slowly said:
"Now, can we talk?"
Hmph, trying to use me as a lab rat... Have you ever seen such a fierce lab rat?