One month later, the second consciousness infusion was completed, and the number of experimental subjects that could pass was less than 200.
Another month passed, and after the third consciousness infusion, there were only 11 experimental subjects left that had not been eliminated.
No further indoctrination is necessary.
The remaining 11 experimental subjects all awakened to the consciousness of war slaves after receiving three indoctrinations.
This is the consciousness that is born to obey the host. Even if it may develop some wisdom in the future, it will never be able to resist any order of the host.
"Start the second step of transformation."
We have returned to the spaceship and are on our way to the next famous tourist star.
Seeing that the first step of transformation of the experimental subject had been completed, Wang Dong thought, and eleven tentacle-like suction cups came down from the top of the petri dish and sucked the experimental subject's head.
"Start the genephagy program."
The signal of the Iron-Blooded War Flag came immediately.
In the suction cup, countless rays of white light suddenly lit up, possessing inexplicable penetrating power. When the light turned, it turned from the inside of the cells and covered all the experimental bodies into a network of light.
To the naked eye, this light seems to be fixed, but if you look inside the cells with a microscope... there is actually a vortex inside each cell, which is a vortex formed by white light.
Along with the coverage of the light network, inside the petri dish, some planetary beast genes invisible to the naked eye were also dispersed into the transparent liquid.
Just as he entered, as if attracted by positive and negative charges, the vortex in the experimental body cells suddenly turned into a bloody giant mouth... All the planetary beast genes were swallowed up in an instant.
Violent shaking.
The bodies of the eleven experimental subjects were all shaking violently.
Scales suddenly began to grow on some bodies.
Some hands and feet began to transform into beasts.
Some snake-like tails began to grow from their backs.
Others’ entire bodies are swelling…
"Failure...failure...failure..."
Three or four minutes later, the first sound of failure sounded, and then one after another, a total of eleven...
"Start the next group of breeding."
His face remained calm, but his heart was shaking but he shook his head slightly... The success rate of the second step of transformation is less than one thousandth, and it is different from the first step. The second step of transformation does not depend on personal consciousness, it can only be seen.
probability.
The experimental subjects in the petri dish were quickly recovered and quickly switched.
After another short while, a white light came on, and the spaceship, which had long been charged, flew into the wormhole again.
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"Master. Traces of predators were found in the star field around Base No. 7."
"About eleven predators have appeared in the planetary system where Base No. 7 is located. They are now about half a light-year away from the base."
After another half year of leisurely travel, the first piece of news finally came.
"Be prepared."
Wearing swimming trunks and sunglasses, Wang Dong was enjoying a sunbath on a natural beach. When the sound of the Jagged War Flag sounded, without even opening his eyes, his will suddenly surged.
"Let the small teams in the surrounding star field try to divert the predators and try to divert them away from Base No. 7."
"But if you can't divert them away and they finally find you...then concentrate the firepower of the fortress cannons and launch a powerful sniper attack on them to test their true power."
If there are only eleven planetary beasts, with the garrison strength of Base No. 7, they may not be able to cope with it... Although I don't want to start a war with unknown forces, but since it is unavoidable, I can only open fire.
Moreover, judging from the data collected in the past two years, these predators seem to be a little abnormal... Along the way, the exploration team of the Mengyi Fleet has found five civilized planets, to be precise, five once-civilized planets.
star.
Everything on the five planets was completely destroyed by predators... This seems less like the behavior of a ruler and more like the raging of invaders!
"Perhaps...these predators are like us, and may also be outsiders in the Little Bear Galaxy..."
Thoughts flashed, Wang Dong's order was not over yet: "Pay attention to two points when sniping.
Before entering the killing range of the fortress artillery, only a small team of battleships were used to subconsciously interfere with them.
Once entering the real fire zone, concentrate all the fortress artillery to clear a single target at a fixed point.
In addition, if other accidents occur, or if they invade too close, the fleet can decide the timing of retreat depending on the situation."
The Iron-Blooded War Flag wavered slightly: "Don't worry, Master, I will personally keep an eye on that place. If the situation is not right, everything that needs to be taken away will definitely not be left behind... Wait three to five months, and then go back and take a look again.
look."
What needs to be taken away... the most important thing is naturally the hyperspace communication device stored in the base warehouse.
You can build everything yourself, but these are the strategic reserves that are difficult to replenish.
In addition, source energy balls and related resources for making source energy balls are also on the list that must be taken away.
"Okay, if the war starts, synchronize the information to me." With a faint smile, Wang Dong disconnected the connection.
The distance is still half a light-year. As long as there is no clear target, those predators may not be able to find it under the interference and temptation of the small team.
To say the least, even if we could find it... such a long distance, it shouldn't take more than three or five days.
However... everything in reality was quite different from his thoughts and Tie Xue's speculation.
"Eighty million kilometers away from base 7, traces of predators were found..."
Only two days later, the iron-blooded voice sounded again.
Inadvertently, Wang Dong frowned slightly... Without the exact coordinates, even he might not be able to find Base No. 7 so accurately.
"Is it a coincidence, or..."
His thoughts flashed rapidly, and while he signaled Xia Ye to take over his position and play against the woman, Wang Dong's will made another wave: "Let the base be prepared for everything... In addition, if it is not a coincidence... you
What do you think?"
It's not a coincidence, it's a special ability...
The computing power of the main brain is far beyond that of any human brain. Wang Dong's order was issued. Tie Xue had completed all preparations and replied at the same time: "If it is not a coincidence, then the predator has at least two special abilities.
.
One. They can calculate the movement patterns of galactic objects, so they can find all targets more accurately.
On the other hand, their precise grasp of time and space spans is far superior to that of ordinary planetary beasts.
In addition, if they possess technology that is close to that of a technological civilization, or if there is someone behind them directing it, this is also possible."
Of the two possibilities, the probability of the former one is relatively high and the risk is relatively small. After all... no matter how outstanding an individual's innate ability is, in the endless universe, there will always be times when it is insufficient.
But if it's the latter...
"There's someone behind the scenes directing..."
He shook his head in his heart. Although he felt that a large planetary beast race like the Predator Beast should not be controlled by others, and the possibility of even having a star-level overlord in the race was quite high, Wang Dong did not completely deny it.
This possibility.
"If someone can command such a race to carry out such expansion... what level of 'person' should such a 'person' be!"
As the thoughts flowed, in the picture synchronized with Iron and Blood, eleven predatory beasts were flying straight towards Base No. 7... Obviously, the target was relatively clear, and the possibility of it not being a coincidence had already faintly outweighed the coincidence.
Wang Dong quietly watched everything in the void without intervening in command.
All the warships have retreated to the base, and there are only a few in the void that are not very powerful in attack. However, they are very concealed and have very strong reconnaissance capabilities. The assassins are lurking there.
However, no matter how strong the concealment is, it cannot be hidden from the perception of the domain will.
From time to time, the predator's bone wings are seen moving slightly, the scene changes instantly, and the figure reappears. There is already a hidden thorn, falling directly into its bloody mouth... These ferocious beasts are even equipped with special alloys.
They all swallowed it directly.
However, Wang Dong didn't pay attention to them swallowing the dark thorns. What he noticed was...the vague attacks of these predators from time to time gave him a strange feeling.
His heart moved, his thoughts flashed rapidly, and after pondering for a moment, Wang Dong suddenly ordered: "Tie Xue, calculate their flight speed, and then estimate their attack speed."
Know something is wrong.
When flying, although their speed is fast, they are still within the detection range of the Dark Thorn.
But when they pounce, they often have swallowed the hidden thorns, and their figures will appear again in the investigation.
This seems to be an ability that has a similar effect to the "Nine Transformations of the Sea of Clouds".
"The average flight speed is about 7,200 kilometers per second, which is slightly lower than the maximum speed."
"It's difficult to accurately judge the attack speed, but it should roughly exceed 60,000 kilometers per second... This is much higher than the second-generation Iron-blooded battleship we are currently trial-producing."
In less than ten seconds, according to another attack from the predator, Iron-Blooded's calculation results were quickly transmitted.
60,000 kilometers per second, which is far beyond the peak speed of the Nine Changes of the Sea of Clouds.
The second-generation battleship that Tie Xue mentioned is a new type of battleship that is based on the study of the nine-change principle of the sea of clouds, and uses the throwing of magical particles to prevent the plasma of the ship body, and then slightly break through the limit speed.
"Order the material transport fleet to immediately retreat 100,000 kilometers from the back of the base, then leave the battlefield and retreat to Base No. 1."
Wang Dong's complexion has straightened up.
The attack speed exceeds 60,000 kilometers per second. Maybe this ability may not be used permanently, but... from this, he can roughly guess why there are warships falling on them when they run away as soon as they meet.
under the clutches of.
However, while he ordered those who must evacuate to start retreating now, Wang Dong still did not let the main force of Base No. 7 leave... Even if there would be losses, he was ready to observe head-on what the capabilities of these predators were.
To what extent will it reach.
Of course, this also requires the "cooperation" of the other side, and there is no chaos in time and space to interfere with the judgment here.
In response to the order, the material transportation team composed of six main ships quickly flew to the nearest point.
After a while, as the space crossing program ran, their signals disappeared in unison in the synchronization of iron and blood.
"The target has entered the 3 million kilometer area. Teams 5-9 are dispatched to interfere with their judgment of the strength of the base with wandering battles."
"Start to release the spore barrier, and all main ships will enter the energy storage state, ready to cooperate with the fortress cannons and carry out fixed-point sniping at any time."
Wang Dong stopped making any sound, but Iron-blooded orders were issued in an orderly manner.
In response, five squadrons took off with twelve battleships as a unit.
And on the surface of the planet where the base is located, a large number of spore particles are also rapidly spreading.
"Start attacking."
Nearing 1 million kilometers, the improvement was to retreat or disperse to the surroundings. The warships of the small team began to fire at super long distances... Of course, it was not a fortress gun, based on the energy dispersion of the naval gun. Opening fire at this time was an absolute threat.
There aren't any planet beasts.
Directly holding up the energy shield, the eleven predator beasts ran rampant without even slowing down their speed.
600,000 kilometers.
The firepower gradually gained a certain power, especially when it was focused, but... it was still rampant.
"All the power is above the second level of the planet."
In the blink of an eye, all the predators were named, and Iron-Blooded's preliminary judgment was made.
400,000 kilometers.
The power of the intertwining point is getting stronger and stronger, and the iron-blooded judgment is also continuing to improve: "The power exceeds the third level of the planet, and they are all intermediate planetary beasts."
350,000 kilometers.
Seeing that if we go tens of thousands of kilometers further, we will enter the killing range of the fortress cannon. With the six fortress cannons of the No. 7 base, plus the cooperation of no less than 60 main ships... this can directly kill all intermediate planetary beasts.
, the firepower can even damage seventh-level planetary beasts.
But at this moment... the scene where Iron and Blood had been synchronizing suddenly changed.
"These predators have quite a lot of experience fighting against technological civilization."
"They know the lethality range of the fortress guns."
"Or...if someone is directing it, it's possible."
Chaos in time and space arose.
The picture is completely invisible. Even Iron Blood can only predict their approximate location based on the scope of the no-signal zone.
A large number of source energy cannon pillars gathered in the sky. Among them, the six bloody thunder cannons were particularly conspicuous, but no matter how they bombarded, no matter whether they really hit the predator... there was no result visible here.
.
His brows furrowed slightly. Based on the limited information he had observed and deduced during this period, Wang Dong's mind was running extremely fast.
If they are also foreign invaders... then they must be battle-hardened and have extremely strong combat experience, even stronger than those of the Dark Beast Clan.
From the inside to the outside... that is to say, the side of the Little Bear Galaxy may have been completely captured by them, at least the main part should have been captured by them.
"This side of the Little Bear Galaxy is the Milky Way..."
"Take another look. If they don't stop, then arrange it a little to deflect them a little, and make contact with that side first..."
This thought has not yet finished. Counting from the time when the chaos of time and space arose, there has not even been two seconds... After changing the attack prediction, Tie Xue's order was changed in vain: "All fleets retreat immediately."
At the same time as the order was issued, its explanation also reached Wang Dong: "In two seconds, the no-signal area has reached 120,000 kilometers above the base."
The radius of influence of the space-time wormhole is about 100,000 kilometers. If this distance is deducted... that is to say, in two seconds, a predator has rushed into 130,000 kilometers.
In less than two seconds, the chaos they tear apart will cover the surface of the planet.
In just over three seconds, they will be able to reach the planet...
In such a short time, even if we all retreat now, there is still no time to completely evacuate...
"Absolute speed, extremely strong experience...these ferocious beasts are far more difficult to deal with than ordinary planetary beasts."
"Only battleships with level four technological civilization can have sufficient advantages over them...and this is all their capabilities."
"Unless several of us take action at the same time, otherwise...it is really necessary to lead them to that side."
Thoughts slowly circulated, and he no longer paid attention to how many battleships could be withdrawn from the No. 7 base. Wang Dong said: "Tie Xue, let all bases prepare for the transfer of supplies, and order all squadrons, unless they encounter a single one, otherwise
No more contact with them.
In addition, increasing penetration into the interior of the galaxy... No matter how powerful they are, they cannot make the entire galaxy and no one escape.
Find out their roots as soon as possible."
"Yes, Master."
The war flag wavered slightly, and then asked: "Master, do you think it is necessary to promote the transformation of war slaves?
The fleet alone is always insufficient to deal with large-scale planetary beasts. It will be much easier if there are war slaves to cooperate."
His eyes moved slowly, but Wang Dong still shook his head: "Don't worry, I haven't completely thought about it yet."
The promotion of war slaves is simple, but... it may not be a good thing to obtain such a powerful war slave without a sufficient mentality.
There is no obvious crisis anymore. What the empire needs most now is just the time to slowly accumulate.
For the time being, Wang Dong does not want to break the current peace, just as he is not ready to incorporate all technologies into the empire at once.
The purple battle flag waved again: "Okay, I will report to you after the post-war losses are calculated."
"problem occurs?"
The connection was disconnected, and Wang Dong's mind returned again. At this time, he stopped the movements in his hands, and Huang Ying focused his eyes again... After so many years of getting along, she could naturally see the deep thoughts between the man's brows, often.
This all means that something major has happened again.
"It's okay, it doesn't concern us yet."
Smiling slowly, Wang shook his head. After so many years of marriage, this was the first time he had time to travel with his wife. He didn't want to spoil her fun. And... things in the Little Bear Galaxy really have nothing to do with this place for the time being.
Even if he could really deflect the opposite direction slightly as he intended... it might never be relevant to this side.
"Actually, it's time to go back."
Looking into the man's eyes, the look in them did not seem to comfort her. Huang Ying nodded, but still said: "In a blink of an eye, it has been almost two years since we came out. It has been enough to visit so many planets.
Now... how about we go to Maple Star to see Xiaohan, and then we can go back directly?"
"Take a look at Xiaohan and pay a visit to Teacher Hongye. This is what you should do."
After pondering for a while, Wang Dong said: "But we are not in a hurry to go back yet. After we have gone to the Shenhuo Palace, we will go to the Pleiades. I have some interest in the trial place over there.
In addition, you should also experience it."
Although the trial place on Su'ao Star is nominally dedicated to high-level warriors, as far as Wang Dong understands, it actually plays a significant role in condensing the power of force and understanding the power of intention.
The only thing that needs to be noted is that if one accidentally realizes the origin of martial arts and triggers a tide of Yuanli...if the body refining technique does not reach the level of a high-level warrior, it will be directly exploded.
However, let alone whether a woman can clearly understand the innate innocence, even if she can understand it clearly, even if she can cause the tide of Yuanli... As long as Wang Dong's will is paying attention, it is just a thought to smooth the tide.
things.
This trip, in addition to having a good time with the woman and sending her to Su'ang to undergo trials, was also Wang Dong's purpose.
Thinking about it, Subilit would not give him face in such a matter.
"Trial?"
Her beautiful eyebrows frowned slightly. Even though she was not interested in these things from the bottom of her heart, Huang Ying still nodded... Understanding what the man meant, she actually had this idea as well. A trial is a trial.
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A fiery planet.
Looking from a high altitude, everything is red, as if everything is covered in fire clouds.
This is Maple Star, the second martial arts holy land of the Suang Empire.
Since they had finished thinking about traveling, Wang Dong and the others set off directly and flew here... Naturally, they stayed for a little longer on the way to complete the transformation of the second batch of war slave experimental subjects.
It's inevitable.
However, just like the first batch, there is still no experimental subject that can pass the second step.
There was no further cultivation, except for receiving the latest reports from the Iron-Blooded War Flag from time to time, and the spaceship rushed over without stopping.
The optical brain has already been connected to Maple Star's defense system. With Wang Dong here, there will naturally be no shielding.
Looking at the beautiful scenery scanned directly from the light screen, not only Huang Ying and Xia Ye's eyes did not blink, but Wang Dong couldn't help but praise it in his heart.
The sky is filled with fiery clouds that cannot be described by natural laws. These clouds cover the sky and cover the sun, almost covering the entire planet.
The ground was also maple red, and the leaves of almost all plants were fiery red.
The sky and the earth reflect each other, the sky and the earth meet... This landscape is not only extremely beautiful, but also extremely majestic. At least there is absolutely no such scene in the tourist stars that Wang Dong and the others have visited in the past two years.
At the very core of all the red maples, there is another magical palace.
Under the palace is a mountain of eternal flames... Faintly, this flame seems to be slightly related to the fire of red leaves' reincarnation, and what it burns seems to be the same vigorous life.
Suspended above the Mountain of Flames, the fiery red palace is not relying on the energy of the source energy ball, but turning the eternal mysterious fire below into its source power...
It is the Palace of Divine Fire.
In the Suang Empire, it and the Jitian Palace of the Maha royal family were called the two holy places.
(My daughter had a fever, and I also had a cold. We went to get some water together, so we were a little late...)