hotmtlnovel Chapter 37 The Genius of Linjiang
Chapter 37 The Genius of Linjiang
"The road ahead? This kind of stone?" Commander Tian stared at the crystal in Wu Ou's hand, and unconsciously gave an answer that came to mind.
"You could call it that! But a more accurate name would be Yuanjing."
A crystallized form of energy within an evolved being's body. This crystallizes when an individual's strength breaks through to the next level.
Wu Ou simply smiled at the way Commander Tian addressed him.
Because "kidney stones" is indeed a rather descriptive term.
"It's in the human body too!?" Commander Tian couldn't help but look at his waist.
He had kidney stones.
But he's not an evolved being now!
"Um, it's not the kind inside the human body, but rather the source energy that, after being condensed to a certain degree, combines with a person's own consciousness, blood and qi, and some special energies to form it," Wu Ou could only explain simply.
"Just like the Golden Core in cultivation novels?" Commander Tian thought for a moment and gave another answer.
"Almost, but not quite as strong." Wu Ou nodded.
"So that means this thing can be cultivated? Can we absorb these things from animal bodies?!" Commander Tian's eyes lit up, as if he had thought of something.
"Um...you usually like to read novels!" Wu Ou was somewhat surprised by Commander Tian's reaction.
"Haha, I've heard of it before, but I never had time to look at it! The print is so small, and there are so many of them."
"But listening to storytelling is different; it's similar to listening to a traditional storytelling performance." Commander Tian didn't feel embarrassed at all and said it directly.
Wu Ou then realized that, given Tian's age, he was already a retired person.
However, under the baptism of the energy tide, although he has not yet reached level one, he has reached the level of level seven, and his physical fitness is even "younger" than that of an ordinary adult.
But in reality, he's already of the "grandpa" generation.
"Cultivation isn't quite the right word for this. But absorption is definitely possible," Wu Ou said after a moment's thought.
Because whether before or after rebirth, whether in the universe or on Earth, there is no true method of cultivation.
It can only be described as a way to make oneself more clearly perceive the source energy around one's body by regulating one's breathing and mental state.
It's not about direct absorption, but rather a process of integration.
It's like being a bottle; the task isn't to scoop water, but to immerse yourself in it and let the water flow naturally into your body.
The more concentrated and active the energy source, the easier it is for it to enter the human body.
This is why ordinary members of intermediate or advanced civilizations are born with at least a level one skill.
"It really can be absorbed!" Commander Tian looked at the source crystal in Wu Ou's hand with great enthusiasm.
He had already witnessed the actual combat power of the Evolvers, that is, Source Energy Warriors whose strength had reached Level 1.
It can be said that if a simple handgun or even a regular rifle-level firearm gives them a chance to defend themselves against the first blow, then the one who will be killed will definitely be an ordinary person holding a gun.
When the two are combined, the resulting power is greater than the sum of its parts.
Although he is old, he is not unaware of the world's developments.
He deeply understood that the development of weapons is always a process of escalating contradictions.
Why is modern warfare moving towards unmanned operations? It's because the human body is too fragile!
If every soldier could withstand tank shells and run as fast as a car, all those mechanical dogs and mechanical wolves would be destroyed!
He went a step further and thought about the deterrent power of heavily armored units in ancient warfare.
Once the situation is achieved where offense is less than defense, then even the sharpest swords and spears are not as practical as a seemingly heavy hammer.
As he pondered these questions, the car came to a stop.
"Commander Tian, we've arrived."
The car door opened, and Commander Tian, coming to his senses, got out of the car with a smile on his face.
Outside the car were five people, men and women, including young people and middle-aged people.
"Commander Tian, welcome to the Linjiang Shopping Mall base! We've been waiting for you for a long time!" The middle-aged man at the head of the group said with a warm smile.
He grasped Commander Tian's right hand with both hands and gave it a firm shake.
Compared to him, the other four people also had smiles on their faces, but they didn't have the same enthusiasm.
At the Linjiang Shopping Mall base, these five people are the team leaders of the five teams maintaining basic order here.
Xie Rui, Level 1 Source Energy Warrior. Zhao Haifeng, Level 1 Source Energy Warrior. Miao Zikai, Level 1 Superpower User. Zhu Linlin, Level 1 Source Energy Scientist. Yan Chi, Level 1 Source Energy Scientist.
The five people represent the local residents, fitness enthusiasts, athletes, technicians, and students.
Although Zhu Linlin is a source energy scientist, she is a handicraft production livestreamer. It is Yan Chi, who is a high school student, who truly brings out the talent and ability of a source energy scientist.
He led his team to restore the mall's electricity and water supply facilities bit by bit.
In the timeline before Wu Ou's rebirth, he encountered a beast tide attack at the Linjiang Shopping Mall base. When the defense line collapsed, he used his modified war vehicle to fight his way out with the remaining people.
He eventually joined the Northern Base and is said to have later become a weapons designer.
Although he may not be considered an outstanding genius in the context of global or future Earth civilizations, he is definitely a genius in the present.
At the very least, many psychic energy users have not mastered the ability to create intricate details; they are only able to rudimentarily transform objects.
Not to mention designing and manufacturing new technological products.
Before true order was restored, many geniuses emerged from unorthodox methods, while those who did not "know the reasons" were eventually reduced to tool-making workers.
Wu Ougen came with two purposes: one was to confirm the strength of the beast king in the river, and the other was to try to make contact with Yan Chi and leave an impression so that they could stay in touch in the future.
The group arrived at the top floor of the mall, where there was an electric net designed by Yan Chi. Combined with their previous attempts to use it to hunt some bird-like energy beasts, the rooftop was now much safer.
A former fast food restaurant has now been transformed into a conference room.
"Commander Tian, do you have any suggestions for our side this time?" Xie Rui asked first, with a smile on his face.
"Hehe, it's not really a suggestion. On the one hand, I know you're the largest gathering place in the vicinity, and you have quite a few talented people." Commander Tian said with a smile, first praising their situation.
Then, looking at Wu Ou, he said, "But according to our professionals, you have encountered a powerful mutated beast here, which our scientists call a Beast King."
Therefore, we are very worried about the safety of the people here!
With Tian's command shifting the focus, Wu Ou was suddenly thrust into the spotlight.
Without hesitation, he took out a map and a chart showing the changing patterns of the beast herd's movements, and began to speak.
"Everyone in Linjiang, a highly dangerous mutated beast is lurking in the Beijiang River!"