Shadow of the Beautiful World

The infinite formula was made.

This is really great news.

Although it was only a sample, it was not for Merlin to use.

This is the finished product.

In the laboratory in 1970, Howard Stark opened an incubator, held a black box in his hands, and handed it to Merlin. Nathaniel Richards, who was standing beside him, reached out and opened the box. Box.

A golden shimmer bloomed from the box.

In the special container as thick as a thumb in front of him, there is a liquid that is two-thirds full. Through the refraction of the glass of the container, Merlin can see the warm light flowing out of the liquid.

It is real light, not a visual deception.

The completed Infinity Formula Serum did indeed have fluorescence flickering. Merlin picked it up, placed it in front of his eyes, and shook it slightly. During the shaking of the container, there seemed to be miniature stars shaking in the liquid.

Just from the outside, this thing is not like anything.

We sorted out the complete genetic map of Kryptonians from the Kryptonian blood you brought, and compared it with the genes of the stars of the Celestial Group. Simply put, this process is like playing a puzzle, and of course it will make people The kind where people's heads explode.

Howard looked at the serum in Merlin's hand, and he said with emotion:

We found the last link to complete the Kryptonian genetic map from the genetic blueprint of the Celestial Group, and then used that blood as a blueprint to carry out large-scale and precise transformation at the genetic level.

It's like an experiment very similar to cloning.

Nathaniel pointed to the large test bench behind him, and he added:

After the gene was completed, the drop of blood began to grow, divide, and reproduce by itself. After a 7-day culture cycle, we got this thing.

Merlin didn't comment, he was perceiving the strange power that was quite active in the infinite formula in his hand.

The glasses girl behind Merlin looked curiously at the special incubator designed by Howard and Nathaniel. After observing for a few seconds, she said:

So this is biotechnology?

Yes, biotechnology.

Howard knew the identity of Icarus, but he also corrected the glasses girl's statement very seriously. He said:

But this does not mean that the formula of infinity can only be presented in the form of biotechnology. In fact, we realized it when we were studying the code of this 'perfect life'.

It comes from the mysterious group of gods, and those creatures are not flesh and blood life in the true sense. They exist in various forms, and the infinite formulas derived from them can naturally be understood from many different angles. combination.

In addition to the serum produced by biotechnology, it can also be understood in the form of data codes. In that case, the infinite formula finally deduced is a design blueprint for the self-reformation of mechanical life.

Howard glanced at Merlin, he spread his arms, and said to the speaker Icarus:

Using an inappropriate example, the essence of the infinite formula is the same tool used to unlock potential. You put in different samples, and after the same transformation, you will get different results.

Its final product can be a bottle of serum, a blueprint, a pot of potion, or even a chip, a weapon, etc., depending on how you study it .”

Sounds weird.

The glasses girl pushed her round glasses, she said:

It's like a universal converter.

Yes, your description is very appropriate.

Leaning on the experimental table, Nathaniel, who was in a rather happy mood, took out a bottle of champagne from the wine cabinet at hand.

As he opened the champagne and poured it into four glasses, he said to Icarus:

The finished products of all infinite formulas may have different appearances, but the results are the same. They are all used to release all the potential of individual life, push open the door of individual life to infinite evolution, and then move towards the goal of perfect life .”

Nathaniel picked up the bubbly champagne and clinked glasses with Howard beside him. In the crisp sound, he concluded:

This is the purpose of the infinite formula left by those cosmic gods. They place hope on this group of stars, and they hope to see the birth of perfect life.

Fu.

Merlin, who had been silent all this time, let out a long breath.

He picked up the silver-white syringe for this tube of serum from his hand, and put the serum into the syringe.

He said to the two great scientists in front of him:

Then, the Kryptonian version of the infinite formula was successfully produced, does it mean that you are also confident that you can start the production of the human version of the infinite formula?

Well, almost.

Howard nodded. This guy who still had a romantic temperament in his old age took a sip of his drink, put his left hand in his pocket, and said to Merlin:

This kind of thing is the first time you are born, and the second time you are familiar.

The production of Krypton's infinite formula has brought me and Nathaniel enough experience. Now we just wait for our friends who collected human genetic samples in different eras to bring back a complete human genetic map.

But it's a big project.

He said:

The Kryptonian's infinite formula can be produced so smoothly because Clark has all the genetic samples derived from the Kryptonian civilization in his blood. That guy is equivalent to carrying the traces of the entire civilization.

Unfortunately, we don't have such a human in our hands.

Merlin nodded, expressing his understanding.

Here again Nathaniel says:

One more thing, Merlin, before that, the biological samples of the God Group were deteriorating, just like the isolated flesh and blood tissue will eventually lose its activity. Maybe in a few months, it will be completely inactivated and can no longer be used. gone.

If we want to keep working, we need to have new samples.

this...

Merlin hesitated.

Although theoretically speaking, he could have Clark run the solar core again and get new samples from the baby of the Celestial group sleeping in the sun, but it is not wise to disturb such creatures many times to be honest.

It was a cosmic celestial baby that was placed in the sun to grow, and it was hard to say whether there were any adult celestial group members watching it among the stars.

But Raven quickly remembered another thing.

He put away the syringe in his hand, stroked his chin, and said:

I just got the news that maybe on the earth, there is a life born after the combination of a cosmic god and a human being, but I haven't confirmed his identity yet.

The child of the universe god and human?

Howard's eyes widened, and he said in surprise:

If it's true, that's great.

The mutual fusion of bloodlines represents the recombination of the god's gene and human's gene. If this is true, Merlin, then this special sample will definitely greatly shorten the production time of the human version of the infinite formula.

Also, Nathaniel conducted an experiment a few days ago, and we can basically confirm one thing now.

Howard shook his wine glass, staring at the swaying red liquid in the glass, he said to Merlin:

About mutants.

The extra X-gene segment in the mutant's gene also exists in the genetic blueprint of the Celestial Group. In other words, the origin of the mutants is likely to be part of the biological experiments of the Celestial Group on Earth.

Um?

Merlin blinked in surprise.

Lord Raven turned his head to look at the complex genetic map like stars in the laboratory, he said:

According to you, mutants are actually the next step in human evolution?

Well, it's just a guess.

Dr. Reed's father shrugged and said:

However, at present, the position of mutants in the biological experiments of the Celestial Group is indeed higher than that of ordinary people, so there is a theoretical basis for saying that they are the next step in human evolution.

In short, please collect more genetic samples of mutants, which will also be very helpful for future research.

OK.

Merlin seemed to have received a task from an NPC, and he was not against being a tool man.

After all, Nathaniel and Howard will deduce the human version of the infinite formula in the future, which is also the help he hopes to get.

Of course, that dose of the human version of the infinite formula that would eventually be made was not for him.

Now that you have a finished product, it means that you can proceed to the next step of the experiment.

Merlin picked up a test tube from the laboratory, then raised his finger, and dropped his strangely colored blood, shining orange light, into the test tube. After collecting a third of the blood in the test tube, he handed the test tube to howard.

He said:

Then follow the deduction method of the Kryptonian's infinite formula, and make my own infinite formula for me.

Um?

Howard looked suspiciously at the test tube containing Maharaja's blood in his hand, and said:

Before the human genetic samples are completed...

Yes I know.

Merlin pointed to his heart, and said:

Although I have a human body, I am not biologically human.

After being revived through the blood bone ritual, the blood, bone, and flesh that make up my body come from different individuals. Apart from the soul, there is no part of my body that belongs to humans.

I am special, two, under the influence of the mysterious power of magic, three different gene fragments have reorganized my gene sequence.

You can regard me as a special race, and there is only one individual in this race.

Comparing the special gene with the gene of the Celestial Group, you can create the 'Merlin' version of the infinite formula, and naturally only I can take that dose of serum.

Lord Raven pursed his lips, and said:

It might work, it might fail, but try to do it, it's just a try.

Howard and Nathaniel looked at each other, he nodded, and put the blood sample emitting orange light into the centrifuge behind him.

They are about to start the next experiment.

Merlin turned around and left the laboratory with Icarus. He stroked the syringe in his pocket and said:

Then next...Clark, it's time to take your medicine.

Let me see if this infinite formula is as magical as in the legend.

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Merlin's decision to look for Clark was disrupted by a sudden news.

Lord Raven immediately returned to the wasteland. In his throne room, he reached out and took the book of Emperor Weishan from his bookcase, and spread it out on the table.

Inspired by this special magic book, Merlin crossed the barrier of space and came to the illusory space created by the three spirits of Emperor Weishan.

There was originally only one collapsed temple here.

But now, its space has been expanded almost without limit. When Merlin jumped into this space, what appeared before his eyes was a complete world built by the three spirits.

A bleak world, a dangerous world, a...real world.

It just looks fake on the surface.

hum

The big tiger Hoggs moved his huge body, stepped out of nothingness into the sky of this illusory world, and appeared beside Merlin.

It lay at Merlin's feet in a comfortable posture, looking at the dim world below, it said to Merlin:

We have finished shaping the battlefield for the battle for the supreme mage, and everything is ready, Merlin, it's time for the battle to begin.

Let me confirm first.

Raven looked at Hoggs, the big tiger beside him, and said:

You have to know that for the position of Supreme Mage, strength and destructive power are not the most important. According to your statement, mind, will and belief are the most important. I also agree with this.

So, does this world really meet my requirements?

We searched for a long time before we found it. It meets your requirements. This is a world with hope hidden in despair, but it is quite difficult to find hope. For those strong people who lack the desire to explore, this world is hopeless.

Hogarth yawned lazily, the big tiger scratched its face with its paws, and said:

Once they enter this world and enter this battlefield, they need to make their own choices, and their choices will directly determine their future.

I've said it all. In the real world, the battle for the supreme mage has been held for many times. We have our own set of standards for how to select qualified candidates.

Hogarth glanced at Merlin, it said:

You just have to do your job as a referee.

In addition, you haven't relaxed your exploration and research on the ancient body recently? You have to know, Merlin, you are also my student in theory, and I don't want to see a tired disciple.

So you want to test me?

Merlin laughed, his figure disappeared suddenly, and then reappeared in the airspace hundreds of meters away from Hoggs' eyes.

He stretched out his finger, and a star-like spot of light flickered on his fingertips.

Immediately afterwards, the tiger's roar sounded beside the raven, and a small tiger that was almost exactly the same as Hoggs appeared beside Merlin.

The tiger's body and minions were shining with a little bit of starlight, and it didn't turn into an illusion like before, but stayed at Merlin's hand in a solid form.

It was like a domesticated big cat pet, Merlin stretched out his hand to stroke the beautiful starlight curly hair of the starlight big cat, he raised his head, and hooked his fingers at the big tiger Hoggs with a weird face.

He said:

Then, sir, please come and test it. This is the ancient body that I have fully grasped, and belongs to Raven Merlin.

I believe that you will not be disappointed.