Legend of the Planet Builder

At the Biological Research Institute, a group of academicians received a notification and rushed here urgently.

Each of them was a notable figure in the academic world—some were university professors, others high-ranking scientists at research institutes, and even a few were unnamed military research leaders working on critical projects.

Any one of them, if seen outside, would attract public attention!

But now, they all gathered here, marveling at Black Sea Bream No. 2 inside the cage.

"Is this the mutant creature that student cultivated? Nothing like this has ever happened in biology!"

"This breaks our understanding of genes! Indeed, human knowledge of biological genes is merely a speck of dust in the sea of sand!"

"Its original form was a black sea bream? Logically, no matter how it mutated, it shouldn't have transformed like this!"

"What exactly are these Zerg genes?"

Song Jinhong said, "Colleagues, I don't know much about it for now. The reason we're gathering here today is not just because of this mutant creature, but also because of a research report written by a student."

"A research report written by a student?" These leading figures in the field of biology were all taken aback. Did a student's report require so many people to research it together?

"Yes." At this point, Cui Weimin, the director of the Security Bureau, introduced to everyone, "His name is He Xingzhou, currently a third-year physics student at Beijing University of Science and Technology. Just over a month ago, he independently created a Miniature Nuclear Fission Reactor."

"This mutant species was subjected to radiation stimulation produced during nuclear fission in the nuclear reaction, causing the genetic mutation."

"Please read his research report in detail to assess the accuracy of the information and inferences in it!"

An octogenarian academician said, "For so many of us to come and read his research report, it seems that this student truly discovered something extraordinary. Let me take a look!"

Song Jinhong's assistant immediately distributed the documents to everyone, which contained He Xingzhou's research report and his Zerg gene evolution model.

The crowd read carefully, and the document detailed the process of evolution and mutation of the black sea bream.

Seeing this process, some experts had already become vigilant, and upon reading He Xingzhou's analysis and inferences further on, they were even more alarmed!

"Zerg genes? How did these genes appear? Do so many marine creatures have them?" one expert asked.

"That's right." An academician said, "In recent years, mutant creatures have appeared all over the world, and I've done some research on this. I thought it was just caused by environmental pollution. It's only after seeing this article that I realized I might have overlooked these so-called 'Zerg genes!'"

Cui Weimin also introduced, "After discovering this, we immediately gathered some intelligence, and indeed, similar creatures have been seen in the ocean. Some research institutions abroad might already have some biological specimens of these mutant creatures for study."

"So, there is actually a factual basis for his inferences!"

"This is just too incredible!" an expert said. "According to his inference, isn't the entire ocean polluted? Once these Zerg genes completely take over biological bodies, will humanity face extinction?"

"We cannot rule out this possibility!" Song Jinhong spoke, his tone cautious, "Ladies and gentlemen, I believe we must take this matter seriously."

"Before your arrival, we had already conducted biological tests on Black Sea Bream No. 1, No. 2, and No. 3!"

"We discovered that as long as Black Sea Bream No. 1 and No. 3 are given enough energy, they can quickly evolve into the form of Black Sea Bream No. 2 as well."

"Furthermore, we have determined that the most evolved Black Sea Bream No. 2 is still only at a juvenile stage, and its biological traits have not fully manifested! Its characteristics include tenacity of life, with cellular activity more than five times that of humans!"

"It possesses limb regeneration ability, and the hardness of its scales can resist an ordinary harpoon. In its hardest parts, regular bullets from a handgun are difficult to penetrate! It can be amphibious!"

"Most importantly, we discovered its brain size is already comparable to that of a pig and still developing. During experiments, it exhibited intellectual behaviors similar to a human toddler!"

"We have every reason to suspect that the Zerg might be a highly intelligent species! It could be an ancient Earth organism or possibly an extraterrestrial species!"

Hearing Song Jinhong's words, the audience was shocked!

The experts realized that the matter was more serious than they had imagined!

This species might very well challenge humanity's status in Blue Star's ecosystem! Moreover, its displayed biological capabilities have already overturned previous human research on Blue Star organisms!

"This matter is of great importance and should not be concluded hastily! Otherwise, it could cause panic nationwide, if not worldwide!" an elderly academician said.

"Yes, currently, we dare not confirm that He Xingzhou's inference is correct, but his inference is not without reason." Song Jinhong said, "The Institute has already sent messages to research institutes across the country and some research institutions worldwide, seeking relevant data."

"We must determine the accuracy of this inference in the shortest possible time."

"The best way is to verify according to He Xingzhou's method. Subject other mutant creatures to nuclear radiation and observe their evolutionary path to see if it matches his inference!"

"Let's start immediately!"

The experts began their research, as various research materials were sent here, along with mutant biological materials collected from around the world, all being sent for genetic testing to check if they contained the "Zerg genes" He Xingzhou mentioned.

Some mutant creatures were even sent specifically to the Atomic Energy Research Institute for nuclear radiation stimulation to observe their mutation conditions.

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This could not be completed in just one or two days; it would take at least a month. Only then, like He Xingzhou, could they transform a mutant black sea bream into a monster to verify his inference.

During this time, He Xingzhou continued to refine his plans to strive for higher feasibility.

At the school, the events that happened at the biological experiment building became a mystery. All related posts on the forum "disappeared," and there were no news reports.

If anyone inquired about it, He Xingzhou would say it was a national secret and was not convenient to disclose.

A month later, at Capital University of Science and Technology, in a classroom that could accommodate hundreds of people.

"A national secret? That's ridiculous!" In the classroom, students were chatting before class, mentioning the incident again.

"Yeah." A female classmate said to He Xingzhou, "I heard that it was just equipment malfunction that day, and there was no safety accident."

"Right, right. I even heard that it was merely people fighting and causing trouble, which was stopped." Surrounding classmates discussed.

Another classmate joked, "He Xingzhou, since it's a national secret, why are you sitting here perfectly fine without anyone asking you anything about it."

"Indeed, He Xingzhou is being mysterious again!" The classmates laughed, "You might as well go write a novel."

"Soon, counting the time, it's been a month. If they were to verify, it should have passed by now." He Xingzhou said, "Our time to study together is running out."

"Speechless." The classmates didn't take it seriously.

"Class is starting, class is starting. We'll listen to He Xingzhou's stories later."

At this moment, at the Biological Research Institute, the experts were holding another meeting. This time, important leaders from the National Security Bureau, the Military Department, and the highest levels of government also attended!

These figures, accustomed to facing great storms, all had solemn expressions and deep breaths at this moment. The air in the meeting room seemed to be frozen by ice and snow!