Chapter 156: Super-Thought Gene

One sentence made everyone present feel a chill in their hearts.

Psychic pollution!

That invisible, intangible method capable of contaminating everyone's mind is a terrifying means.

"The psychic defense devices we are currently developing can only be installed on warships; they are passive protection."

"It is like a shield; if the opponent's psychic attack strength exceeds the shield's limit, the result is the same."

Qin Hao's voice was very heavy.

"The best defense is always offense. We can't just think about how to endure blows; we must give every soldier the ability to counterattack."

Luo Lao immediately understood Qin Hao's meaning: "You mean... letting everyone possess psychic power?"

This idea was so bold that it made everyone present feel somewhat unreal.

That is psychic power, an ability almost divine!

Moreover, it is very prone to losing control.

"Exactly." Qin Hao answered firmly.

"Haven't we already been researching a weakened version of the superhuman gene? I suppose we've made decent progress, right?"

Zhang Yunfeng, hearing this, curled the corner of his mouth into a smile,

"Pretty close to your guess; the Academy of Sciences says we can run an experiment test within at most a month, and if no problems are found, it will be deployed widely—by then even we old-timers could become superhumans for a while."

"Then I'll add fuel to the fire, copying a few pieces of the psychic crystal to see if the three can merge, researching a new gene drug,"

At this moment, Qin Hao had another idea.

Mars, at the Fire God Gene Research Institute base, in a laboratory.

At this moment, the atmosphere here was solemn.

Geneticist Doctor Liang Zhiyuan and the hundreds of top scientists he led have been working here nonstop for half a month without leaving.

Everyone's eyes were bloodshot, yet their spirits were unusually excited.

NZT-48 made their brains run at unprecedented efficiency, while the psychic crystal from the movie world opened a door to a whole new world for them.

In the center of the lab, a large piece of psychic crystal was fixed within a massive energy field.

Countless detection beams and data streams, like a spiderweb, enveloped it, analyzing its deepest secrets.

"Unbelievable! This is practically a creation that defies the laws of physics!"

An expert in charge of energy analysis, watching the jumping data on the screen, exclaimed,

"It can directly interact with elementary particles, via an unknown quantum effect, converting consciousness-form 'commands' into macroscopic physical 'force'!"

"I'm more concerned about its biological effects!" On the other side, a genetic engineering expert pointed to the cell sample in the culture dish.

"The special radiation emitted by the crystal is inducing directed mutation in neuronal cells, boosting mitochondrial energy output efficiency three hundredfold! Moreover, it is producing a completely new neurotransmitter!"

"Compare this data with the neural structure model of the pioneer's brain!"

Doctor Liang Zhiyuan stood before the main console, his brain like the most precise supercomputer, simultaneously processing data from hundreds of different research teams.

"Comparison complete!" a technician loudly reported, "Match rate up to 78%! The pioneer's biological brain is a natural, million‑times‑amplified psychic crystal resonator! They are essentially the same technology!"

This discovery excited everyone.

This meant their research direction was completely correct.

"Now, add the superhuman gene sequence data!" Doctor Liang issued a new command.

"The strength of the superhuman gene lies in its stability and adaptability; it can perfectly bear and control immense energy. We need it to act as a fuse and voltage regulator, preventing the awakened psychic energy from running amok!"

On the huge holographic screen, three data streams representing different technological sources began to slowly merge.

The blue one represents the mysterious energy of the psychic crystal.

The gold one represents the biotechnology of the pioneer's brain.

The red one represents the superhuman gene.

The three were like three giant dragons, entwining, colliding, and fusing in virtual space.

Each merger triggered massive data clashes, causing violent energy fluctuations.

"Warning! The energy model is showing a rejection reaction! Node 734 of the gene sequence has collapsed!"

"Hold steady! Immediately activate Plan B, use the supermodel algorithm to reconstruct the data! Put the superhuman gene's guardian protocol first!"

Doctor Liang commanded calmly.

To ordinary people, this was nothing short of Arabian Nights.

But for those top brains who had taken NZT-48, this was like a complex and exquisite chess game.

They slept neither day nor night, forgetting meals and rest.

When hungry they swallowed a high‑energy nutrient shot; when tired they injected a stimulant.

Time passed day by day.

One month later.

"Boom—"

Inside the simulation chamber, the final data merger suddenly burst into a brilliant blaze of light.

At that moment, all data streams perfectly merged into one, forming a new, stable, harmonious triple‑helix structure that emitted a soft glow.

"We succeeded…… we succeeded!"

A researcher put down his data board and jumped up excitedly.

The entire lab instantly boiled over.

Countless scientists embraced each other, tears of joy streaming.

They succeeded!

They combined three top-tier technologies from different places, creating a brand-new miracle capable of changing humanity's fate!

Liang Zhiyuan looked at the perfect gene model on the screen, exhaled a long breath, then calmly said:

"Please quiet down, this is just a theoretical model; next we will produce a few doses for experiment and observation."

Three days later.

A dose placed in a specially made low-temperature container, emitting a pale purple fluorescence, was sent to the Federal High Command.

Its name, given by Liang Zhiyuan, is ——【Super Nian Gene】 Elixir.

"According to the chimpanzee experiment data, injecting this dose will rewrite the gene sequence, easily raising brain development past 10%, and successfully awaken superpowers based on psychic power."

"It enables the target to take the first step from a three-dimensional organism toward a higher-dimensional life form!" Liang Zhiyuan reported to Luo Rui Xiang, his face brimming with uncontrollable pride,

"Inside the command center, everyone held their breath."

"What about side effects?"

Zhang Yunfeng, as always, remained cautious and asked the most critical question.

"In theory... none."

Liang Zhiyuan adjusted his glasses, "The superhuman gene provides perfect stability, the pioneer's biotech solves the energy compatibility issue, and the psychic power crystal supplies the core energy source. According to the data model, it is perfect."

"But theory remains theory."

Luo Old gazed at the dose, his eyes deep, "Any epoch-making technology's first application comes with unknown risks."

"We need a test subject."

For a moment, the meeting room was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

"Who will be the first to eat the crab?"

"Let me do it." Zhang Xianzhong stood up without hesitation, "My life belongs to the Federal; even if I die, it will be worthwhile."

"No." Luo Old immediately vetoed, "You are the military commander-in-chief; your safety concerns the stability of the entire Federal."

Just as the crowd could not reach an agreement, Cheng Haitang spoke up.

"I have a candidate." He called up a file and projected it onto the screen.

In the photo was a ferocious-looking man, his eyes filled with brutality.

"Beckman, a former member of the Yingjiang Guo Navy SEALs, was sentenced to death after committing multiple brutal serial murders. He is the first A-level criminal sentenced to death since the founding of the Federal."

"He hates everything, has an antisocial personality, and is the perfect... test subject."