Da Mi Tao stepped forward lightly and said softly, "Da Hundan, you've come at just the right time. We've just made a new discovery regarding A Mao's condition."
She pointed to the experimental data nearby. "Professor Yan is explaining it to us, you should come and listen too."
Zuo Feng raised his eyebrows when he heard this, immediately put his arm around Xiao Mi Tao, walked to the experimental table, and his gaze fell on the data. After thinking for a moment, he pulled Da Mi Tao closer and embraced her.
Zuo Feng naturally couldn't understand the data, so he looked at Professor Yan, signaling him to explain in detail.
Professor Yan adjusted his glasses and explained meticulously, "Leader, during this period, we have studied the samples and experimental data you brought back, and we have some bad news to tell you."
Zuo Feng frowned, and said in a deep voice, "What news?" Zuo Feng was still very hopeful that the sensible little girl, A Mao, could recover, but Professor Yan's words made Zuo Feng's heart sink suddenly.
Professor Yan sighed and slowly said, "Leader, the samples you brought back, after our research, have a similar effect to the New type of symbiotic zombie virus. Their infection mechanisms are extremely similar, both being products of the symbiosis between the zombie virus and abilities."
Zuo Feng's expression changed dramatically. Zuo Feng never expected that this kind of virus would appear in City E. This was a Pandora's Box; once it got out of control, the consequences would be unimaginable. Developing this virus was no different from seeking death.
Zuo Feng frowned and asked in a deep voice, "Then what is A Mao's condition? Is there a way to treat her? According to you, is A Mao now also a pathogen?"
Professor Yan shook his head and continued:
"Leader, don't worry yet. A Mao's situation is quite special. First, these two viruses only have similarities, they are not completely identical.
If the New type of symbiotic zombie virus is the zombie virus actively trying to merge with abilities, then the virus in A Mao's body is someone deliberately promoting the symbiosis of the two. The person researching this virus is a madman; he clearly intentionally made the two symbiotic, attempting to create something even more terrifying.
Moreover, I also found an unknown control component in the agent, which may indicate that the creator of the agent not only wanted to create something more terrifying but also attempted to manipulate it."
After hearing this, Zuo Feng felt even heavier. Indeed, humans truly have a natural tendency to seek death.
Once human ambition expands, they will disregard the consequences. While opening Pandora's Box, they also try to control it, unaware that once it gets out of control, the consequences will be unimaginable.
Professor Yan continued:
"Furthermore, this artificially induced symbiosis is even more overbearing and dangerous.
Previously, the virus in A Mao's body... was more like a monster forcibly 'stitched' together, with extremely poor stability, capable of collapsing or erupting into more violent mutations at any time.
What's more terrifying is that the control component is like a remote control for a buried bomb. Once activated, the previous A Mao could instantly lose herself and completely become a killing weapon in the hands of the creator."
Zuo Feng narrowed his eyes: "Is there a way to cure her?"
But at this moment, a hint of fanaticism flashed in Professor Yan's eyes, and he said:
"This is why I said 'the previous A Mao,' Leader. The life crystal you gave A Mao is simply miraculous. The virus in A Mao's body is now effectively suppressed, and even the control component has been completely destroyed.
The life crystal seems to have stimulated A Mao's own immune system, forming a new state.
Although the virus has not been completely eradicated, the energy of the life crystal is gradually devouring the virus. In particular, it has retained the powerful attribute abilities of both abilities and the zombie virus. This means that A Mao is not only temporarily safe but may also gain unprecedented power from this."
Zuo Feng felt a bit helpless upon hearing this. This Professor Yan had actually learned to keep him in suspense. At first, he thought A Mao was beyond saving.
However, a glimmer of hope immediately flashed in his eyes, but he still asked cautiously, "Is there no possibility of losing control?"
Professor Yan shook his head affirmatively:
"Currently, the energy of the life crystal completely dominates, and the possibility of losing control is extremely low.
As long as the life crystal completely devours the virus, A Mao will be fully recovered.
Moreover, at that time, A Mao will become a new existence, possessing both the powerful vitality of the zombie virus and the unique abilities of abilities. It can be said that A Mao will then be an unprecedentedly powerful Super Individual.
She will not be attacked by zombies, and her strength will far exceed that of ordinary Mutants. According to my estimation, her combat power will at least be equivalent to the level of an Eight-Horizontal-Bar Zombie or a strong person who has lit eight lotus seeds."
After listening, Zuo Feng was completely stunned. Currently, there are no strong individuals who have lit seven lotus seeds or Eight-Horizontal-Bar Zombies, yet he had accidentally created such a powerful being.
Zuo Feng was filled with mixed emotions, both relief that A Mao could recover and deep worry about the unknown.
Zuo Feng then asked:
"Professor Yan, can you confirm that there will be no other side effects? Such as losing sanity or any impact on the next generation?"
Upon hearing this, Professor Yan's expression became extremely serious. He pushed his glasses up again, his voice low and cautious:
"Leader, regarding sanity, the purifying effect of the life crystal is very peculiar. It doesn't seem to brutally eliminate the virus, but rather performs a higher-dimensional 'harmonization' and 'purification'.
A Mao's self-awareness has not only not been damaged but has become even clearer and more resilient under the nourishment of the life crystal.
From our current monitoring data, her thought processes are very active and stable, her logic is clear, and her emotional expression is completely normal, even more acute than before infection.
It can be said that while the life crystal grants her immense power, it perfectly safeguards her mind."
He paused, picked up a report, and pointed to the data curves on it:
"As for the impact on the next generation... this question is extremely complex and full of unknowns.
Theoretically, this special state, reshaped by the life crystal, possesses unprecedented hereditary characteristics.
We cannot find any reference in existing cases or theories. However..."
Professor Yan's voice became extremely excited:
"A Mao's genes have already shown a completely new evolutionary pattern. This pattern not only integrates the characteristics of the zombie virus and abilities but also forms a unique stable structure under the action of the life crystal.
This means that her offspring may inherit this extraordinary gene and become a new generation of Super Individuals.
Therefore, Leader, you may have truly accidentally created a brand new life form, whose potential and impact far exceed our imagination.
It is highly likely to become a new direction for human evolution, even leading the entire species to a higher level of existence.
This is not only key to combating the zombie crisis but also a profound transformation for the future world.
A Mao's existence may usher in a new era. This world is saved!"
Zuo Feng's heart quickened, and complex emotions flickered in his eyes, both excitement and worry. He feared that he had once again opened Pandora's Box, bringing unpredictable consequences.
After all, everything was just theoretical.
However, if A Mao truly succeeded, the significance would be immense, directly allowing ordinary people to possess power comparable to an Eight-Horizontal-Bar Zombie or a strong person who has lit eight lotus seeds. This would completely overturn the existing power structure, but mass production is unlikely.
Because the output of life crystals is limited, perhaps the output will increase after Ying'er's strength improves, but it will still be limited. There are only a few each month, all used for saving lives. It is clearly unrealistic to use them all to create Super Individuals.