The moment the purple gas condensed into crystals in the air, I felt an unprecedented threat. This energy fluctuation...even the current Blood Angel form felt a palpitation.
"Genesis Protocol detected!"
The system's warning was unprecedentedly urgent.
"Analyze that crystal!" I ordered while retreating.
[Analyzing...
Material: Unknown biological crystal
Energy level: SSS+
Features: Has the ability to control dead creatures
Warning: This is the product of TEC's 'Genesis Project'! ]
Genesis Project? I have never heard of this name in my previous life. It seems that the changes brought about by the butterfly effect are greater than I thought.
"Liam! The instrument in the basement detected unknown energy fluctuations!" Jack's voice came from the headset, "These data...are more outrageous than nuclear radiation!"
Just then, the fallen mutant corpses suddenly stood up. But they were no longer irrational monsters, but showed some kind of weird coordination, as if they were controlled by a certain consciousness.
"Hive mind activity confirmed!"
The system continued to analyze.
Even more bizarrely, the corpses began to move closer to the purple crystal in the center, as devout as pilgrims. When they touched the crystal, a new round of mutations immediately began.
Bone reorganization, flesh and blood remodeling, they are evolving towards a more terrifying form.
"Jack, start the core defense protocol immediately! Take everyone to evacuate through Plan B! This has exceeded our expectations!"
"But what about you?"
"Trust me, go!"
I know what will happen next. Those mutants are merging to form some kind of...super life form.
In front, the purple crystal has grown to three stories high, surrounded by countless tentacle-like energy veins. The absorbed mutants are like nutrients, providing it with the raw materials needed for evolution.
"Ding! Urgent task release:
Prevent the complete launch of Genesis Protocol
Warning: Once the launch is completed, the whole of New York will become its nutrients!"
I clenched my fists and mobilized the blood energy in my body. Now, I may be the only one who can possibly prevent this disaster.
"System, analyze its weaknesses with all your strength!"
[Analyzing...
Structural features:
1. The central crystal is the energy core
2. The outer tentacles are responsible for absorption and defense
3. Every time a corpse is absorbed, the energy intensity increases by 10%
Suggestion: Destroy the energy core before it fully awakens]
But how easy is it to get close to the core? The attack speed of those tentacles is incredibly fast, and...wait!
"Those patterns..."
I suddenly recognized the attack patterns of those tentacles. They are not random, but follow some kind of algorithm. This feeling is too familiar, just like...
Like something I have seen in the laboratory at TEC headquarters in my previous life!
"Blood Wing!"
I activated the strongest skill of the Blood Angel form, and my whole body was shrouded in blood-red energy, and my speed increased to the extreme.
Shuttled between the tentacles, I began to look for a specific rhythm. In my memory, this Genesis Protocol has a blind spot, between the seventh and thirteenth seconds...
"Warning! Energy level reaching critical point!"
No time to hesitate! I seized the opportunity and rushed directly to the core crystal.
"Blood Dominion!"
Red energy threads shot out and wrapped around the crystal. But just as I was about to activate the skill, a voice suddenly came from inside the crystal:
"Project Angel...finally."
This voice! I trembled all over. It was Dr. Elizabeth Reed, TEC's chief scientist, and one of the people who betrayed me in my previous life!
"Impossible! She should still be here at this time...wait!"
I suddenly realized something.
Could it be that all this is....
"Ding! A significant deviation between the host's memory and the current timeline is detected!"
The system's warning interrupted my thoughts.
No time to think about it! The crystal began to vibrate violently, as if it was about to complete its final form.
I fully operated the blood energy and prepared to fight to the death. But at this moment, an unexpected support appeared.
"Need a hand, buddy?"
It was Jack! Instead of evacuating, he rushed back in a modified Hummer. The car was carrying... a miniature nuclear bomb? !
"Are you crazy?! That thing will blow us all up!"
"Not we," Jack showed his signature smile, "just you!"
I immediately understood his plan.
"Blood Shield!"
The red energy shield unfolded, completely covering Jack and the vehicle.
"Now!"
Jack started the detonation program and opened the car door at the same time, ready to jump out. And I, will use blood energy to completely direct the power of the explosion to the crystal core.
This will be a gamble, the stakes are our lives, and the fate of the entire New York.