Night had fallen,but the sky over Planet U18remained shrouded in thick,oppressive clouds.The entire genetic testing center was brightly lit,with cold,white lights illuminating every corner,mercilessly banishing the darkness.Surrounding pipelines stretched like massive veins,continuously transporting various genetic fluids.These fluids flowed like the blood of life through the vast system,carrying the fates of countless individuals.
Inside the genetic testing room,the last test subject stepped out of the metal door.The air in the chamber seemed to grow even colder from the prolonged operation.The staff showed no signs of resting.The flickering dots on the screens continued to flash,each representing the future of an individual.As each test subject's genetic information appeared on the screen,the researchers'fingers moved swiftly across the virtual console,categorizing and marking the genetic data before quickly transmitting it to the next phase—sequence selection.
Gene selection is the most critical step in the gene modification process,determining not only an individual's fate but also the trajectory of society as a whole.Here,the power of technology was fully realized.Every segment of genetic data was meticulously processed and stored,ensuring the efficiency and precision of future modifications.As night deepened,the internal operations of the genetic testing center became even more frequent.Occasionally,red warning lights would flash,reminding the researchers of the gravity and importance of their work.
When the final genetic report was transmitted from the first phase to the selection department,the testing process finally concluded.The researchers exhaled deeply,though the tense atmosphere lingered.They knew the upcoming sequence selection would be even more labor-intensive.
"Transmit all data to the selection system,"ordered a supervisor in a steady,authoritative tone.The researchers beside him immediately activated the system,and countless points of light began to flow,like intertwined beams on the screen.Simultaneously,thousands of genetic sequences converged,awaiting their final judgment.
The genetic selection center,known as theCorridor of Fate,was located in the northern polar region of Planet U18,where the sky was perpetually covered by dark clouds and thick snow.This added an air of mystery and oppression to the entire environment.The buildings of the center were grand and imposing,with towering structures that seemed to pierce the atmosphere.The metal exteriors were covered with intricate energy circuits,making the entire facility resemble a giant mechanical creature coiled on the ground,ready to awaken at any moment.
Inside the center,the walls were adorned with intricate genetic symbols.Each symbol represented a recorded genetic sequence.These symbols were systematically arranged on the walls,constantly updating,as though countless streams of life information were pulsating across the cold surfaces.Researchers,dressed in identical white lab coats,were busy at various workstations,operating futuristic technology—virtual data tablets that controlled the destinies of individuals.
Deep beneath the center lay the heavily protected gene vault.It was sealed in a cryogenic environment to ensure the stability of the genetic sequences during storage.The gene vault was divided into several tiers,with only the highest-quality genes granted access to the core area,while ordinary or defective genes were relegated to the outer regions.Every genetic sequence here was invaluable,and any loss of information could result in the disappearance of a future life,even affecting the balance of society.
Once all genetic information had been transmitted to the selection system,the sequence selection process officially began.The massive gene selection apparatus stood like a mountain at the center of the gene vault.Surrounded by countless cooling pipes,red liquid flowed through them,as if it were the blood of the apparatus,providing it with a continuous supply of energy.
The top of the selection apparatus was connected to the planet's largest control brain—a supercomputer governed by the most advanced artificial intelligence.It could analyze and process thousands of genetic data entries in a fraction of the time,selecting the finest genes for preservation.Genes that failed to meet the standards were quickly discarded or immediately destroyed.
The internal structure of the gene vault was extremely complex.It wasn't just a storage device but a technological marvel.Enormous metal pillars stretched from the ground to the unseen ceiling.Each pillar was connected to thousands of genetic storage units,arranged like a beehive between the pipes.Each unit housed the preserved high-quality genes,stored using rigorous cooling and vacuum technology to ensure they wouldn't degrade over time.
"Begin gene selection,"a senior researcher ordered softly from the control platform.His eyes held a trace of indifference.To him,this selection was just another routine task,but to those being selected,it was a judgment that determined their fate.
With his command,the entire selection system activated instantly.The red liquid in the pipes flowed rapidly,transporting each genetic sequence.The points of light on the screen began flickering faster,with countless genetic fragments cascading into the central brain,awaiting the system's analysis and judgment.
"Number:1001,Gene Quality:A-level,Retain."
"Number:1002,Gene Quality:C level,Discard."
The data stream continued to scroll,with each retained genetic sequence marked and transmitted to the core area of the gene vault for cold storage.The unqualified sequences were instantly discarded,sent into a separate"waste pipeline"for destruction.
The selection process lasted for several hours,continuing deep into the night.Only when the task was complete did the selection department finally finish for the day.The data streams on the screens gradually stopped,and the flickering lights slowed down.Exhausted,the researchers leaned back in their chairs,knowing that this was only one step in the long process.Tomorrow,they would continue this work all over again.
Every day,the work of genetic testing and selection went on.The fate of each individual was determined by these cold machines and systems.Countless genes were extracted,preserved,and destroyed,as if they were mere products on an assembly line.Yet behind these sequences were living beings whose destinies had been locked by the quality of their genes,with no hope of escaping this invisible web.
The genetic testing center continued its silent operation through the night.Under the starlit sky,those far from the core struggled for their fate,while at the heart of the gene vault lay the hope of those who had been chosen.