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Chapter 536: Cosmic Behemoth
A Rabbit burrowing a direct path to the core of a planet sounded like pure fantasy. However, Su Chen had no reason to believe the information he had come across was false; in fact, it seemed highly plausible.
Suddenly, he recalled the massive tongue that had whisked away the stone statues, each covered in a shroud of Black Mist. What in the world was this Rabbit?
The presence of Black Mist brought to mind the powers of the Ghost Clan. This was a matter concerning the aristocracy, so Su Chen asked Taru directly, "Did the Ghost Clan originally possess such powers?"
Taru's response left Su Chen taken aback. "The Ghost Clan doesn't have any special powers. At most, they have better physical attributes."
"So, what is this?" Su Chen waved his hand, displaying an image. It depicted a human being transformed into a Shadow Ghost by the Ghost Clan, their surface enveloped in swirling Black Mist, a horrifying sight to behold.
"I can assure you, the Ghost Clan doesn't possess this power, unless someone gave it to them, similar to Ghost Patterns," Taru affirmed confidently. As the ancestral figure of the Ghost Clan, he held authority on the matter.
Su Chen squinted. Did this mean that even Ghost Clans without Ghost Patterns were not the original Ghost Clan? What had truly transpired in the history of the Ghost Clan?
Su Chen didn't have answers to these questions, but from the available data, he had learned the cause of the ocean's abnormalities. Even though the massive hole did not directly connect to the planet's surface, it had still caused significant changes in the oceans.
For instance, certain areas experienced abnormal gravity. Whenever foreign objects touched the sea, gravity would invert. Aquatic life couldn't survive, giving rise to microscopic organisms that rapidly decomposed any organic matter. Only Warships that could withstand cosmic rays could exist underwater.
The closer one got to the massive hole, the more terrifying the anomalies became. According to the data, space distortion had already begun around the hole. Without the existence of mysterious powers, the consequences would be dire.
Initially, they had attempted to seal the hole using space technology, but it had only been partially successful. The spatial barrier worked but gradually eroded. Without frequent patching, Yan Yun Star was bound to face disaster sooner or later.
Their original plan had been promising, but circumstances had changed rapidly. The Qiluo Civilization had faced a crisis, with its people hunted down. They had no choice but to abandon Yan Yun Star, leaving the massive hole untouched for a long time, up until now when it seemed on the verge of collapse.
"It seems that Yan Yun Star's greatest Apocalypse has yet to occur," Su Chen mused.
If the massive hole were indeed connected to the planet's surface, nobody knew what might happen.
The Qiluo Civilization had been deeply concerned about the hole. Even before their escape, they had left behind a Warship, hoping that future inhabitants of Yan Yun Star would discover it. They had also left behind some information.
However, it seemed that subsequent generations hadn't found this so-called information. Instead, another Warship had appeared underwater, bearing coordinates related to Earth.
Su Chen couldn't help but think of the Stone Man; perhaps he had orchestrated these events.
Su Chen knew that with his current power, he couldn't possibly seal the massive hole unless he could fully comprehend space technology and continue patching it.
"Not now. It's uncertain for the future."
He understood the anomalies in the ocean now, and for the time being, the ocean held no developmental value. He decided to dismantle the recently constructed Base to recover some Energy Points.
"I need to figure out how to lure the colossal Rabbit out," Su Chen pondered. This Rabbit, capable of withstanding the extreme temperatures within the planet, might hold the key to sealing the massive hole.
He recalled the data from earlier: Qiluo Civilization referred to the Rabbit as the Cosmic Behemoth.
Only those unique beings capable of surviving independently in the cosmos, often taking on the form of beasts, are known as Cosmic Behemoths.
Among them are mighty entities capable of obliterating entire civilizations! However, Cosmic Behemoths are extremely rare, and even in the records of the Qiluo Civilization, information about them is scarce, especially since the civilization was wiped out, and much of the data has vanished.
The colossal Rabbit is most likely a Cosmic Behemoth, but the question remains: why would a Cosmic Behemoth, which typically roams the stars, linger on a single planet for so many years?
After pondering for a while, Su Chen couldn't come up with an answer, as he was not a Cosmic Behemoth himself.
"Forget it; I won't dwell on it. Tanya, pour me a cup of tea."
Just as Su Chen had taken a sip of his tea, Yun Ru's voice resonated in his mind. "Commander, I've made a major discovery!"
"What's this significant discovery?" Anything that could excite Yun Ru to this extent was undoubtedly extraordinary.
"Commander, didn't you ask me to research Ghost Patterns? I've unraveled the essence of Ghost Patterns!"
Su Chen's eyes lit up; he was quite interested in Ghost Patterns since it had the potential to enhance the strength of his subordinates. "Tell me more."
"Commander, you won't believe it, but the essence of Ghost Patterns is, in fact, a type of virus!"
Pfft!
Su Chen spat out his tea in shock and replied, somewhat annoyed, "Hasn't this been known for a long time?"
"Oh, what I meant is that the Ghost Patterns Virus is very special. It can exist independently and, after entering another organism, can assimilate the organism's form, transforming it towards the Ghost Clan. If the transformation fails, the Ghost Patterns Virus enters a dormant phase, waiting for the next susceptible host. You could say this virus has developed a rudimentary form of intelligence."
Su Chen was intrigued. Could a virus possess rudimentary intelligence? Was that even possible? According to human knowledge, viruses were incapable of independent existence, let alone having intelligence. If it weren't for Yun Ru saying it, Su Chen would never have believed it.
"A virus with such capabilities? Incredible."
"Their form of intelligence is quite different from ours; it mainly focuses on parasitism, infection, dormancy, and a few other aspects. In other areas, they behave just like ordinary viruses. But when it comes to these aspects, they enter a mode of autonomous thought, somewhat akin to basic reasoning. Even so, it's quite remarkable. That Ghost Clan was truly a genius." freewebnovel.cσ๓
Su Chen's main concern was whether this Ghost Patterns Virus could be safely applied to their troops. "As long as it undergoes some experiments, it should be feasible. But Commander, can I avoid fusing with Ghost Patterns? It looks so ugly on the face," Yun Ru complained.
Su Chen chuckled, "You gain immense power, and you're worried about a few patterns on your face? Besides, can't you research how to remove the Ghost Patterns from your face?" (To be continued...)
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