Chapter 253: Unexpected Test Subject

"Hahaha, let's put that aside for now; let's first see how powerful your Biological Weapon is."

Pake chuckled at Kesumo, and seeing several trembling, young test subjects walk into the Testing Ground, he spoke to Kesumo.

Seeing this, Kesumo also cast his gaze back into the Testing Ground and pressed a red button on the console.

Several test subjects were seen backing against the walls of the Testing Ground, looking with fear at the monster sleeping in the center.

A loud noise suddenly erupted within the Testing Ground; the test subjects hurriedly covered their ears and closed their eyes in fright, except for one, who covered his ears while casting a fearful gaze at the monster in the center.

The monster in the center of the Testing Ground was also awakened by the loud noise; the tentacles on its body began to squirm irregularly, and its body, full of flesh, slowly stood up—a body about 5 meters tall, stretching to a length of about 7 meters.

Beneath its horns, which were about 70 centimeters long, a pair of Zerg giant pincers grew out of the monster's oral cavity to serve as teeth, and as it opened its mouth, the tiny, sharp teeth inside made one feel a chill.

The monster stood up and, seeing several uninvited guests in its area, charged toward them with its massive body; although it was not fast, only the test subject who hadn't closed his eyes managed to dodge, while the others were swallowed directly by the monster, without even a chance to scream—the sound of bones shattering and flesh flowing out from the gaps in the monster's four-lobed lips followed.

After a swallowing sound, the tentacles on the monster's body began to sway rhythmically, and its pitch-black eyes looked toward the test subject who had just dodged.

Seeing his companions become the monster's meal simply because they hadn't opened their eyes, the test subject didn't know whether to feel fortunate or sorrowful.

At least they would no longer have to live in fear or suffer the daily inhuman torture.

Outside the Testing Ground, Pake saw that this test subject had actually dodged the monster's first attack and curiously asked Kesumo.

"This test subject is a bit interesting; that speed just now, although not fast, it's surprising that among those test subjects, there was one willing to attempt to dodge."

Kesumo looked at the only surviving test subject in the Testing Ground and found the data regarding him.

"Nothing special; he's a test subject brought from the Outer City, 17 years old."

"Hmm, I know, but no one is certain if he will bring me a surprise; at least he survived."

On the Testing Ground, the test subject relied on the few pieces of cover inside to dodge another attack from the monster.

Pake felt a trace of Spiritual Power Fluctuation beginning to appear on the test subject, and Kesumo stroked his chin, speculating.

"Could it be that he was forced to awaken his Back Spirit prematurely?"

Seeing that its attacks had been dodged twice by the little thing before it, the monster in the Testing Ground began to change into a pool of flesh at a speed visible to the naked eye, its horns mixing into the mass, and then it surged toward the surviving test subject, wanting to devour him directly.

Just then, a figure suddenly appeared behind the test subject, grabbed his back, and flew up rapidly.

The Spirit Patterns on the walls of the Testing Ground reappeared, causing the monster, which had turned into a puddle of flesh, to fall into a deep sleep.

"How is this possible? This test subject actually awakened a Back Spirit without the guidance of an Awakening Ceremony. Let's end this experiment here for now." After pressing the button to control the Testing Ground and putting the monster inside to sleep, Kesumo spoke in disbelief.

"Indeed, unheard of. This test subject must be useful! Kesumo, start researching this test subject's body immediately; if possible, make him the first test subject for a Modified Human!"

Pake said to Kesumo with some excitement on his face.

Inside the Testing Ground, the surviving test subject had not yet figured out what had happened before he was knocked unconscious by researchers who walked in, losing consciousness.

"I really can't believe it; this test subject was actually able to naturally awaken a Back Spirit. The Doctor will be thrilled."

"I'm going to apply to the Doctor for the quota to research this test subject."

"Me too."

The two researchers lifted the test subject and left the Testing Ground while chatting.

Thirteenth Legion Camp.

Ever since the Beast Race in this forest had been driven away, the forest had welcomed a long-lost peace, which also led to half of the Thirteenth Legion's soldiers being transferred to support other legions, and their supply of materials was delayed until the very end.

Nie Hao and Hu Jie looked at each other, silent for a long time.

"I was originally worried that Yingzhou would be targeted by the Legion Commander of another legion and be transferred away by Chief Ji Bu. Who would have thought that Chief Ji Bu would sacrifice himself, and this guy Yingzhou would directly become the Military District Chief? This... is this too outrageous?"

Hu Jie wiped his glasses, and hearing Nie Hao say this, he shook his head slightly.

"This is not incomprehensible; after all, there is no issue with Yingzhou serving as Military District Chief. He already had this potential when he returned from the Fourth Defense Zone."

Hearing Hu Jie say this, Nie Hao took his feet off the table and said thoughtfully.

"Indeed, after all, the Fourth Defense Zone was considered a dead end back then, a mission that meant certain death if you went, yet this kid managed to turn it around!"

"Ahem, Commander, remember not to forget to add his title when you see Chief Yingzhou in the future."

Hu Jie coughed lightly and said to Nie Hao.

"Tsk, you guy are really boring; what's there to talk about? Am I the kind of person who lacks common sense?"

Nie Hao glanced at Hu Jie with dissatisfaction, but seeing the other's serious expression, he had to nod in agreement, "Fine, fine, fine, I'll remember it, don't be so serious. I hope Yingzhou won't give the Thirteenth Legion too few supplies in the future—he shouldn't, right?"

Outside the camp, the soldiers of the Thirteenth Legion were all astonished to learn that Chief Ji Bu's successor was actually Yingzhou, who had come from their own Thirteenth Legion.

Zhao Jian and Ning Shen were in the camp watching a group of burly men comparing their strength, and Zhao Jian said with great emotion.

"Who would have thought that since we parted from the Captain, our Captain would transform and become the Military District Chief? Isn't this change a bit too big?"

Ning Shen nodded in empathy and replied, "Indeed, it's hard to disagree; we should call him Chief now. I wonder if our new Chief will give the Alien Race a head-on blow?"

"He probably will; we've seen Chief Yingzhou's hatred for the Alien Race—it's definitely fiercer than Chief Ji Bu's. When he was in the Fourth Defense Zone, didn't Chief Yingzhou already say it? He must ensure that Humans survive this war and drive all those Alien Races out."