Chapter 155: Divine Body

If he could choose, Sui Bian would rather remain a human at this stage, avoiding detection by hostile alien forces.

But there's no choice.

Regardless of what kind of life form they are, whether their tech tree is balanced or skewed, humanity must face the incoming "Raiders".

As for Shengjilesi saying he saw Chris and that "there are two objects in deep space, one of which shows clear hostility," the only possibility Sui Bian can think of is—

Ironblood Warrior.

Shengjilesi couldn't see the fragmented prophetic vision clearly, so his description was off; it wasn't "two objects" but "two forces".

Back then Chris obtained Celt and the approval of Celt's clan.

If Sui Bian's speculation is correct, Celt's Ironblood clan could be considered a potential ally of humanity.

It can only be called potential, after all the Ironblood family has a very odd temperament.

It would be best if they helped; even if they didn't, they wouldn't argue—humans ultimately must rely on their own strength.

It won't be long.

The vessel Yuo began lowering its landing gear as it descended, then opened its rear hatch upon contacting the ground.

Seeing this, Sui Bian rose from the cockpit and stepped onto the dedicated landing pad outside.

It was originally a desolate Gobekli hill, but with Umbrella's involvement, it turned into a massive research center.

The hill on the surface was leveled, replaced by an airport and facilities leading to an underground base.

From a vertical aerial view, one can still see two rows of metal gates on the east side of the airport, each row consisting of five adjacent 35 m × 35 m gates.

Shortly after.

The underground third level of the research center, a central hall awaiting the elevator.

A group of researchers in white lab coats stood in the hall, patiently awaiting Sui Bian's arrival.

The two leading researchers were Rebecca, who had short brown hair, and Alekxia, who liked to tie a single‑braid ponytail; the chief of the DivineBody project, William BoKen, was absent.

Very soon.

The elevator doors opened, and Sui Bian, surrounded by several elite security personnel, entered the central hall.

Rebecca, Alekxia, and the other researchers also gathered around Sui Bian, then proceeded together toward the interior of the third‑level area.

"Where's BoKen?" Sui Bian asked.

"The doctor is currently inspecting the OriginalBodies," Rebecca replied.

"That must be tough on them," Sui Bian imagined BoKen's manic excitement and the OriginalBodies keeping a respectful distance from him.

"The inspection should be finished soon," Alekxia added.

"Alright, let's go to the observation room first."

"Understood."

The group walked through a corridor that spanned all three underground levels, eventually arriving at a large observation room at the end of the third level.

They entered.

Through the observation window opposite the automatic doors, they could see the true core of the Gobekli Research Center.

The observation window faced the underground space where Lilith and Ares were first discovered, with the observation room situated within a cliff above the Blood Lake.

The underground space is no longer overgrown with weeds and chaotic; the engineering department has converted it into a "manufacturing workshop" equipped with bright lighting, reinforced concrete and metal.

The Blood Lake was reshaped into a 500 m × 500 m square Blood Pool, which serves as the manufacturing workshop and the centerpiece of the entire research center, the primary facility for cultivating and forging DivineBodies.

Instead, the soulless Lilith takes a "cross" shape, hanging directly above the Blood Pool, with pale red blood continuously flowing downward.

Standing behind the observation window, one only needs to look slightly down to see Lilith suspended in midair.

If one looks to the left and right, two rows of massive bio‑weapons belonging to the OriginalBody—DivineBodies—can be seen.

They average about ninety meters tall, but they lack the robust physique of OriginalBodies, appearing slender with skin covered by a black substance resembling Thor's hammer nanotech suit.

Their heads are also cloaked in this black skin; facial features are indistinct, with only the eyes exposed.

Their eyes lack pupils, instead resembling emerald‑green gemstones, giving an utterly soulless expression.

They stand on individual platforms, supported by six symmetrical massive mechanical arms, and the rear of each platform is fitted with rails.

Combined with the 35 m × 35 m metal gates above each platform, it's easy to imagine these platforms can execute a launch sequence, sending the DivineBody directly to the surface east of the airport.

The two rows should each contain five units, but the central platform on the left side is missing one DivineBody.

However, Sui Bian and the others standing behind the observation window only need to look straight ahead to see a DivineBody behind them with a pair of massive wings.

The wing‑like pair is pristine white, like the angelic wings people imagine, yet they sprout from the black DivineBody, creating a striking contrast.

Shengjilesi's DivineBody.

It reclines on a large metal platform; the extra wings do not affect its posture, and dozens of technicians in full‑body protective suits can be seen handling various instruments, conducting yet another comprehensive inspection.

Hmm, not bad.

With his hands clasped behind his back, Sui Bian saw the ten colossal weapons resembling EVA but fundamentally different, and an unmasked pride flashed across his face.

Because this is a "DivineBody" belonging solely to humanity.

"How's the progress coming along?" Sui Bian asked, turning his back.

Upon hearing.

Rebecca stepped forward to report, "Actually all DivineBodies are in the final debugging stage; unless an unexpected mutation occurs, the entire debugging should be completed this Saturday, three days from now."

"The sixth day of the week?"

After hearing Rebecca's report, Sui Bian couldn't help but recall the account in the 'Bible: Genesis'.

He isn't sure what God did, nor does he care, but Umbrella has completed the act of creating a god.

"Swoosh—!" At that moment, the metal doors behind the group swung open.

"Mr. Sui! Mr. Sui!" Before the doors fully opened, BoKen's excited voice reached the ears of everyone in the observation room.

Sui Bian and the others turned around.

Seeing his hair, greasy from long neglect and glistening under the lamp, William BoKen, clad in a yellowed coat, burst into the room and walked briskly straight toward Sui Bian, who stood behind the observation window.

Following him, ten OriginalBodies entered the room, their complexions looking as if they had just vomited, apparently having just endured an unbearable full-body examination.

"Mr. Sui!" BoKen, cutting through the crowd, rushed to Sui Bian's side, exclaiming excitedly:

"I've found the source of the DivineBody's mutation! It must be the inexplicable Spiritual Energy inside the Shengjilesi influencing it, since every DivineBody carries its own genes, and in a sense it can be regarded as a replica."

"Spiritual Energy truly is wondrous," BoKen exclaimed at the end.

"Hmm," Sui Bian replied, not particularly surprised by the result, and continued to ask:

"BoKen, since the OriginalBodies are all here, can we conduct a trial activation?"

"No problem! Of course it's fine!" BoKen said, even more excited.

(End of chapter)