In the world of the doomsday, which was as dark as ink and where despair followed, the shelter was like a fragile fortress fluttering in the wind and waves. Although it temporarily held a peaceful place for the survivors, everyone knew in their hearts that the danger like a raging tide could mercilessly engulf them again at any time. Ryan knew that with the existing level of application of super-normal abilities, to deal with the stronger and more bizarre mutant creatures that might appear in the future, as well as those unknown challenges, was like hitting a stone with an egg without any chance of winning. Therefore, he resolutely devoted his entire body and mind to the meaningful research of improving the application of alien energy.
Ryan closed himself up in a humble research room, surrounded by books, notes, and all sorts of strange and bizarre instruments that he had collected from the ruins with great difficulty. His eyes were like the brightest stars in the night sky, unwavering and fully concentrated, as if in this small and confined space like a cage, there was a mysterious key to unlock the door of hope. Clare knew his obsession as well as she knew the rhythm of her own heartbeat. She always brought food and water to Ryan with a light hand, her soft steps and warm eyes were a silent but powerful support to Ryan, like a flickering light in the darkness.
At the beginning of the research, Ryan started with the most basic data collection of alien abilities. He carefully selected a few survivors with representative psychic abilities, including Oscar, who can manipulate flames like a magician, Levi, who is good at creating impenetrable ice shields, and Peyton, who possesses superhuman strength as if he were a god, and customized a series of seemingly simple, but in fact, mysterious tests for them, carefully recording their performance under different environmental conditions and various emotional states. The tests were designed to carefully record their performance under different environmental conditions and emotional states.
Oscar stood on the testing ground like a god in control of the flames. He took a deep breath, and then slowly waved his hands, and in an instant, a blazing flame suddenly ignited in the center of his palm. The flames jumped and raced, seemingly alive, and the hot breath came out. Ryan was observing from the sidelines, he was keenly aware that when Oscar was agitated, the temperature and intensity of the flames would skyrocket like a rocket rising into the air, however, at this time, the flames also became like a reined-in wildebeest, which was even more difficult to control, and danced wildly as if it was going to devour everything around it. When he was in a calm state, the flames were relatively stable but slightly less powerful, as if they were bound.
Levi, on the other hand, was demonstrating her ability to create ice shields in another testing area. Ryan noticed that the temperature and humidity of the surrounding area had a crucial effect on how quickly the ice shield formed and how strong it was. In a humid and cold environment, the ice shield looked as if it had been endowed with magical powers by nature, molding itself with ease, and it looked crystal clear and rock solid, as if it had been crafted from the purest of crystals. However, under the dry and hot environment, the ice shield was like a fragile glass product, cracks would gradually appear on the surface, and with the passage of time, it became unbearable, as if it would collapse at any time.
When Peyton was exercising his amazing power ability, Ryan noticed that his power was astonishingly explosive for a short period of time, as unstoppable as a volcanic eruption. Once that power erupted, it was as if it could shake heaven and earth, making people feel a mountainous aura. However, this powerful force could not last, just like the short-lived splendor of a firework after it bloomed. Moreover, fatigue and hunger were like two merciless blades that would mercilessly weaken him, instantly turning him from a warrior of infinite strength back to an ordinary man, a contrast that was saddening.
At that moment, the alarm of the shelter suddenly sounded like the roar of a demon, cutting through the originally relatively peaceful atmosphere. A group of mutated creatures surged towards the refuge like a tidal wave, their appearance terrifying to the extreme, as if they were demons crawling out from the depths of hell. Among them, there was a mutated beast that resembled a rhinoceros, its size was as huge as a small hill, its skin was as rough as steel, and it was covered with sharp and incomparable bone spikes. Each bone spur flashed with a chilling cold light, just like the scythe polished by the God of Death himself, seemingly able to harvest all life with just a flick of the wrist. Its eyes flashed with blood-red light, and that light was full of tyranny and desire to kill, as if endless anger was burning. Every time it moved, its thick and powerful limbs trampled on the ground, sending out a deafening roar, and the earth trembled with it, as if groaning in fear.
Beside this giant beast, there was also a group of wolf-shaped mutant creatures whose bodies were as agile as lightning. Their fur stood up like steel needles, glistening with a metallic luster, and each hair was like a deadly concealed weapon. The fangs in their mouths were slender and sharp, dripping with green venom that emitted a pungent odor as if it were the scent of death. They ran as fast as lightning, leaving only a blur of residual shadows in the air, making it difficult to trace their movements.
Seeing this, Peyton did not hesitate to rush towards the battlefield like a cannonball. His resolute figure stood out in the sunlight, like a moving fortress. When he faced the rhinoceros-like mutant beast, his legs crouched down slightly, and his solid muscles were like coiled tree roots that were tightly rooted to the ground. Then, he fiercely exerted his strength, and his entire body catapulted out like an arrow off the string. His strong arms were muscular, with veins protruding like gnarled dragons, tightly holding onto one of the front legs of the mutant beast. Then, he let out a loud shout, and that voice echoed like thunder on the battlefield. Under the effect of his amazing strength, he was able to lift up that huge front leg, causing the mutant beast to lose its balance and tilt its huge body to one side. This scene was shocking, Peyton's power was displayed to the fullest at this moment, just like the giants fighting demons in ancient myths, inspiring awe. Peyton was equally fearless in his battle with the wolf-shaped mutant creature. He waved a huge metal rod in his hand, which was as light as a child's toy. Every time he waved it, it brought up a whistling wind, and the sound of the wind was like the whistling of the God of Death. Once those wolf-shaped mutant creatures were hit, they would be sent flying far away like rag dolls. Some were even directly smashed into meat cakes, blood and guts splattered all over the place, the scene was bloody and cruel.Peyton was like an impenetrable city wall, using his incomparable strength to guard the shelter behind him and those terrified survivors.
After the battle, the collection of these basic data was like a light in Ryan's labyrinthine mind, guiding him to his initial research ideas. He decided to first try to find ways to stabilize the emotions of the psychics so that they could better control their psychic output. To this end, he found Emily, who specialized in psychological counseling. The two were like-minded, like travelers groping in the dark finding each other, and together they crafted a professional psychological training program.
Emily took Oscar on a journey of meditation training. In the peaceful world of meditation, Oscar tried to explore the deepest lake of peace, and learned to quickly adjust his mindset and restore his calmness when his emotions fluctuated, like a skillful sailor sailing a sailboat. After weeks of ascetic training, Oscar's progress in subsequent tests was astounding. He seemed to be one with the flames, able to control them like a spirit while maintaining their power. He could precisely control the direction and range of the flames, allowing the flames to gracefully weave in and out of their designated targets like flexible snakes, never losing control again, just like a skillful flame dancer dancing on stage.
In response to the challenge of environmental effects on psychic abilities, Ryan has teamed up with Eric, a technology enthusiast. Using his treasure-like intelligence, Eric utilizes his extensive knowledge and precious materials from the ruins to design a magical device. This equipment is like a magic space that can be carried around, able to create the right temperature, humidity and other environmental conditions around the alien, as if for the alien to create an exclusive comfortable small world.
After Levi put on this kind of magical equipment, even if she was in a hot and dry desert-like environment, she could easily and comfortably create a strong and incomparable ice shield. Like a sculptor with magical powers, she not only creates ice shields with ease, but she can also change the shape of the shields to suit the actual needs of the battle. She could turn the ice shield into sharp and incomparable ice spikes, those ice spikes were like a cold and shining sword, refracting the light of death under the sunlight. She could unleash blistering attacks on her enemies like rain, leaving them with no place to hide from the icy cold.
Ryan works hand-in-hand with medical captain Ellie in solving the problem of the duration and physical exhaustion of her powers. Ellie conducted a thorough and meticulous examination of Peyton's body, as earnestly as a seasoned detective looking for clues. She found that Peyton's body's energy consumption was mainly concentrated in two key areas, namely the muscles and the nervous system, when he used his powers, just like finding the key to unlock the door to the treasure. Thus, the two of them worked together to develop a special nutritional supplement program and physical training regimen, which was like a well-drawn map, guiding Peyton on the path to enhancement.
Peyton strictly followed this program and carefully adjusted his diet. After a period of time, the duration of his powers was significantly extended, like a dried-up river being refilled with a constant stream of fresh water. In a strength test, he was like the reincarnation of the mythical god Hercules of the Wayne, able to lift several tons of weight with ease many times in a row, and was not gripped by fatigue as quickly as before. A confident smile spread across his face, one of pride in his mastery of his power.
However, Ryan was not satisfied by these milestones; his gaze had long since traveled through the fog in front of him and into the distance. He realized that there was still a great deal of room for improvement in the synergy between powers, just like a stunning painting that had yet to be completed, there were still many wonderful parts waiting to be depicted and brought to life. He gathered a group of specialists with their own specialties, including Oscar, Levi, Peyton, Daniel, who possesses wind ability and can call the wind and rain, Dark Shadow, who can be invisible like a ghost, and Electrocution, who can emit powerful electric current like the God of Thunder.
During a simulated combat training, Ryan, like a strict and harsh examiner, paid full attention to scrutinize their synergistic combat situation. He found that although everyone was skilled, their coordination seemed a bit stiff, like a group of scattered soldiers working on their own, lacking a tacit cohesion. For example, while Daniel was creating gusts of wind to interfere with the enemy's line of sight, Oscar's flames looked like they were being messed with by naughty children, and would sometimes be blown off course by the gusts of wind recklessly. That flame wavered in the gale, and not only could it not accurately attack the enemy, but it might instead pose a threat to its own side, like a double-edged sword out of control on the battlefield.
Ryan began to think deeply about how to make the super-normal abilities work together and complement each other in a coordinated battle, like precision gears biting closely into each other to bring out a stronger synergy. He came up with a creative concept of "resonance", that is, through special training and skillful guidance, to make different powers resonate with each other to form a more powerful synergy, like playing a symphony that shakes the hearts of the people.
In order to delve deeper into this concept, he formed a research team with Alex, an old professor who possessed the knowledge of mysterious psychic ability research. Alex was like a treasure hunter fearlessly exploring the ocean of knowledge, traveling through a large number of ancient books and materials as old as the dust of history. After unremitting efforts, he finally found some precious records about ancient energy resonance, which were like bright pearls scattered in the river of history. Based on these precious clues, Ryan carefully designed a series of ingenious training methods, just like building a key to a higher realm for the psychics.
The shifter began a challenging new training program. They needed to feel the energy fluctuations of each other's powers with their hearts as they felt each other's heartbeats in close proximity to each other.Oscar and Daniel began their difficult attempts to make the flames follow the direction of the wind while Daniel unleashed his wind powers, creating a destructive firestorm. The process was full of frustration, and they were like walkers groping in the dark, experiencing multiple failures. The flames were sometimes extinguished instantly by the gusty winds, and at other times they spread around out of control. But they didn't give up, just like the guardians of the lighthouse in the storm. Finally, during a training session, they found that marvelous feeling. When Daniel's wind and Oscar's fire combined perfectly, the flame storm swept across the training ground like an angry roaring dragon with its teeth and claws. The power of that flame storm was several times more powerful than when they used the two supernatural abilities alone, and the spectacular scene left everyone present in awe, as if they were witnessing an apocalyptic shock.
Dark Shadow and Electric Shock also found a unique resonance in their training. After Shadow stealthily and quietly approached the enemy, Electroshock could accurately and precisely direct the electric current to the enemy by virtue of that special connection with Shadow. This tacit cooperation between them played a huge role in a simulated battle, successfully breaking through the enemy's seemingly impenetrable defenses and laying a solid foundation for victory. Like a sharp blade hidden in the darkness, they gave the enemy a fatal blow at the critical moment.
However, in the process of applying and improving their alien energy, just like a seafaring ship would always encounter a violent storm, they also encountered some unexpected difficulties. Once, during the training of alien energy resonance, due to a subtle deviation in the control of energy, it was like putting a bomb into a calm lake, triggering a small energy explosion. The impact from that explosion was like a raging beast that instantly wreaked havoc. Several xenos suffered minor injuries as a result, pained looks on their faces, and the training facilities were damaged to varying degrees, leaving the scene in a shambles, filled with pungent smoke and a tense atmosphere.
But Ryan did not let this setback get him down, and like a resilient warrior, he quickly worked with his research team to analyze the accident in minute detail. Like seasoned detectives, they left no detail untouched. After careful study, they found that it was due to not grasping the energy threshold of the supernatural resonance accurately enough, just like not finding the right balance when walking a tightrope, and falling into the abyss if they were not careful. They readjusted the training methods and added advanced energy monitoring equipment, which were like a pair of keen eyes, always watching the energy changes during the training process, ensuring that similar problems would not occur in the subsequent training, escorting the training of the psychics.
As his research deepened, Ryan found some mysterious clues about the upgrading of psychic abilities in some documents that were as old as the dust of history. As if these documents were mysterious prophecies from ancient times, they mentioned a special energy crystal, which was like a legendary artifact, containing endless mysterious power that might be inextricably linked to the upgrading of psychic abilities. Ryan decided to make a desperate attempt to organize an expedition to find this mysterious energy crystal, just like a brave explorer embarked on a journey to find the legendary treasure.
The expedition is led by Ryan himself, and its members are the best of the best, including Clare, Oscar, Levi, Peyton and Eric. They head towards a long abandoned mine based on vague clues in the literature. The mine is located in a dangerous radiation zone, surrounded by all kinds of creepy mutant creatures and traps that hide countless killing opportunities, as if it were the entrance to hell, exuding an aura of death.
Upon entering the mine, they realized that the environment inside was beyond imagination. The walls were flickering with a bizarre light that flickered brightly and dimly, like countless pairs of prying eyes flickering in the darkness, sending shivers down one's spine. The air was filled with a pungent odor, every breath was like challenging the limits of life, the odor was like the breath of a demon, eroding their senses. They moved forward cautiously, each step filled with caution, as if there was an abyss beneath their feet. Eric, on the other hand, made full use of his technological equipment, probing his surroundings like a vigilant hunter, trying to look for possible dangers, his eyes were focused and determined, not letting go of any trace of suspicious signs.
Suddenly, a group of mutant spiders that could spray venom crawled down from the roof of the cave like rain. These spiders were huge, each one was the size of a wheel, and their bodies were covered with colorful patterns, those patterns however were not beautiful, but instead exuded a bizarre aura. Their venom was extremely corrosive, and once struck, the consequences were unimaginable, as if the scythe wielded by the God of Death himself was waving overhead, bringing endless fear.
Peyton did not hesitate to step forward, he was like a guardian god descending to earth. He wielded a huge metal rod in his hand, which was as light as a twig in his hands, and was driven by the amount of his strong Wayne. He swung it towards the approaching spiders, each swing brought up a powerful air current, the spiders were knocked back one after another, like fragile leaves drifting away in the gusty winds.Oscar quickly created a circle of burning flames around them, which was like a blazing rampart, surrounding them and preventing the spiders from approaching any further. The crackling sound of the flames seemed to be a demonstration to the enemy.
During the fierce battle, Levi realized that the spiders seemed to be more sensitive to the cold. Like an ice queen, she quickly created a large amount of ice in the group of spiders. Those ice cubes were like sharp and incomparable swords, shooting at the spiders from all directions. The ice cubes flashed with cold light as they flew, and each piece hit the target accurately, freezing the spiders and making them unable to move. The spiders' limbs, which were originally flexible, were imprisoned by the ice, and their struggles looked particularly comical and pathetic. Clare, on the other hand, with her precise shooting skills, the weapon in her hand was like an extension of her body, and with every pull of the trigger, she was able to accurately hit the frozen spiders. The crisp firing sounds echoed in the mine cave, accompanied by the sound of the spider's body breaking, as if it was a symphony of death.
After a hard battle, they finally got rid of the spiders' frantic attacks. After continuing deeper into the mine, they came across a huge stone door. The stone door was engraved with strange symbols and patterns, as if those symbols and patterns were telling an ancient story, or like a mysterious seal that prevented outsiders from intruding. The patterns on the stone door were intricate, some resembled mysterious runes, some resembled the outlines of ancient creatures, and every line contained a mysterious power.
Eric studied the stone door carefully and minutely, his eyes revealing concentration and intelligence. He found that the symbols were related to a specific energy frequency, just like a mysterious key corresponding to a different lock, and only by finding the correct frequency could they open the door to the unknown. They tried to trigger these symbols with their psychic powers, a process that was like groping in the dark, full of uncertainty. Every attempt was like a gamble, and they didn't know what consequences it would trigger. After many attempts, the stone door finally opened slowly, emitting a dull ringing sound, as if a giant beast that had been sleeping for a thousand years had awakened, and the sound echoed in the silent mine cave, causing the heart to race.
Behind the door was a huge cave, and in the center of the cave was a stone platform, on which was placed an energy crystal emitting a mysterious light. The light was as bright as the sun.