Chapter 477: The Wanbang Accord Civilization Unveils Its Bronze Combat Force |
[Swiftstrider 1.0 Genetic Modification Serum]
Quality: Epic
Type: Serum
Function: After injecting this serum, the body’s physical qualities will be enhanced, and a speed-related psychic ability will awaken.
——————
[Swiftstrider 2.0 Virus Serum]
Quality: Rare
Type: Serum
Function: After injecting this serum, the virus will transform the injection target into a Bronze-tier Infected lifeform — [Swiftstrider 2.0].
——————
Yu Yuan looked at the information descriptions for the two injectable serums in his hand, and Jiu Feng sent a message as well.
[Jiu Feng: Master, the R&D on gene-modification serums for other Infected types is also underway. We have now entered the live subject testing phase.
In about 10–15 days, we can gradually develop three virus gene-modification serums: 'Tank', 'Balancer', and 'Shrieker'.
There are another three virus gene-modification serums that have entered the development list……]
Although Yu Yuan had always known that under Jiu Feng’s talent, the development of the Promiz Virus was progressing quite smoothly, he still hadn’t expected the virus gene-serum research to reach this level.
But with this, the Pioneering Group could continue to strengthen.
The werewolf Weiss was also staying in the Giant Tree World.
He would assist in completing the construction of the Swiftstrider Power Plant and in releasing the Swiftstrider infected.
Not only him, but two researchers from the Aurora Animal Assistance Association had come along as well.
Their purpose was to ensure the smooth progression of the Swiftstrider infections.
At the same time, they had a task to complete: injecting the Swiftstrider 1.0 Genetic Modification Serum and recording the data.
Alpha had come to Yu Yuan’s side just then.
"King, Shadow and the others have been recalled. They’ll be here shortly!"
Yu Yuan looked at Alpha and smiled.
"Shadow’s lucky too. The Swiftstrider gene-serum fits their recon squad perfectly. You explained the precautions to them, right?"
"Don’t worry. These ten all served under Shadow last time; their Military Merits are sufficient. Two are a bit short, so we’ll advance part of their merits."
"Alright, as long as everything’s clear."
Alpha smiled, and his gaze moved to Weiss, burning with intensity.
"King, rest assured! No one will pass up a chance to become more than ordinary."
Soon, as five combat go-karts entered the valley, Shadow’s recon squad arrived before Yu Yuan.
They came to attention and saluted; the other nine stood behind Shadow performing the same motion.
If one looked closely, there was a faint excitement etched into their expressions.
"King!"
Yu Yuan patted Shadow’s shoulder.
"Alright, this enhancement is only the beginning, not the end. But you guys are opening the curtain for our civilization to step into the Bronze Age of combat."
"I’ll say just one thing: seize this opportunity. No matter what happens, don’t give up. Keep your mind clear—this is crucial."
"Yes!"
Shadow replied calmly.
"Mm—go!"
Yu Yuan turned to Weiss.
Weiss nodded slightly and led the ten toward an armored vehicle specially equipped for gene modification.
"King, don’t worry. The Ultra-Stinky Perfume has already been given to Weiss; there won’t be any problems."
Alpha sounded very confident.
Not long after, a piercing, agonized scream came from inside that armored vehicle.
The injection of the Swiftstrider 1.0 Genetic Modification Serum had officially begun.
Yu Yuan’s gaze toward the armored vehicle brightened.
"After preparing for so long… I’m finally going to have my own Bronze-tier combat unit… I’m really… looking forward to it!"
——————————
Greenwood Sea.
After such a long period of extreme cold, it had become a snowy ice plain.
An Orthodox Church investigation team was laboriously traversing this frozen expanse.
"Bishop Knight, we’re now less than a hundred kilometers from Green Forest City. Should we contact Yeger?"
Bishop Knight looked toward the direction of Green Forest City, wore a thoughtful expression, and then shook his head slightly.
"No. Wait until we enter Green Forest City, then contact them."
"Yes!"
Although he didn’t understand Bishop Knight’s reasoning, he did not ask further.
He merely followed orders.
The team kept moving forward.
But soon they discovered an abnormal protrusion ahead.
Everyone was used to such things by now; after all, along this route waves were often swept halfway ashore and then suddenly frozen.
All of that was the result of the continuous Super Storm Clusters.
But when they approached, they realized the protrusion was not a rolled-up wave at all.
It was an iron freighter.
The freighter’s bow was raised high while about one-third of its stern was submerged beneath the sea.
What caught everyone’s attention most was a large ruptured hole on the freighter’s side.
Bishop Knight’s gaze was drawn to the hole, but he only scanned it briefly.
Having detected no abnormal signs, he did not pay it further mind.
The team continued to move forward.
Just as they were about to pass the freighter—
"Crack—"
Inside the freighter, several crisp sounds of ice crystal snapping rang out.
That sudden sound was immediately picked up by Bishop Knight; his chest, like molten lava, began to pound faster, and his charred face emitted flecks of ember-red light.
"Everyone, move away from the freighter at once."
Bishop Knight’s voice was steady and calm.
But in the next moment—
Crack crack crack—
A bone-chilling series of cracking noises exploded like firecrackers.
One after another, spider-like creatures made of ice crawled out from the freighter’s ruptured hole.
They looked down at the Orthodox investigation team, brandished their pincers, and let out hissing roars.
Then, with their spider-legs bent, they leaped toward the people below.
The ice crystal spiders were only about one meter in size; during their pounce, one could even see their opened mandibles and the fangs emerging from within.
However—
They were still midair when several red-black fireballs screamed in and struck at high speed, leaving the ice spiders no chance to react.
Direct hits.
Sss—
With a mournful shriek, the ice spiders evaporated into steam under the black-red fireballs.
Everyone from the Orthodox investigation team breathed a sigh of relief and looked to Bishop Knight to offer thanks.
That was when they realized something was wrong.
Bishop Knight had already transformed—his entire body charred black and enveloped in surging flames.
His eyes, mouth, and nostrils were all replaced by glowing red fire.
The scorching flames began to melt the surrounding ice and sea surface.
But flames erupted from beneath Bishop Knight’s feet and he slowly rose upward.
"Everyone, follow me immediately. Leave the supplies."
There was a trace of urgency in his voice now. Hearing that, everyone threw down what they were carrying and ran toward Bishop Knight.
Even the five Ascetics traveling with them activated the lava power within their bodies, clearing a path for the team.
Crack crack—
The continuous cracking sounded again.
From the wreck, from the snow, from the ice surface…
This place was actually teeming with ice crystal spiders, only they had been dormant and fused with the snow and ice until now.
They were thick and countless—hundreds, even thousands.
"Move! Now!"
Bishop Knight roared and charged forward.
But it seemed too late.
A large crack spread across the previously solid ice toward the Orthodox investigation team.
Then a second, then a third…
Fear surged through Bishop Knight because, in his perception, a far more terrifying aura was slowly awakening…
"Damn it, what is going on here?"