22: "Destroy" Lord

The seventh day after repelling the "Bone-Eroding Giant Lizard".

"My body is starting to reach its limit..."

In the starship laboratory, Zhang Huaiyuan put down the data brick recording a vast amount of information and stuffed special high-energy food into his mouth with one hand.

His ability advancement had granted his brain an unimaginable evolution.

Those professional technical classics that were obscure and difficult for ordinary people to understand were as simple as eating and drinking to him.

But in contrast, the burden on his body was also becoming greater and greater.

"If only I could eat these things directly..."

Zhang Huaiyuan looked at the high-purity energy block placed on the experimental table nearby. This thing could power railguns and mechs. A piece the size of a brick was enough to allow a normal mech to operate routinely for eight hours.

"Wait... what am I thinking!"

He rubbed the space between his eyebrows and snuffed out some strange thoughts.

"However, after going back, I can consider building an assistant to help process some simple requests, while also finding a way to connect to the Imperial network to let it filter useful information around the clock."

While thinking, he walked out of the combat readiness laboratory and headed towards the starship command cabin.

"Also, if I remember correctly, at this time today, that Galaxy Beast should have already completed its evolution. I wonder if it will choose to lie dormant for a while, or come over immediately to take revenge."

At this moment, many people had already gathered in the command cabin.

"Hey, brother, you're here."

"Researcher Zhang."

"..."

As soon as he entered, many familiar team members greeted him enthusiastically, and even An Yu nodded slightly to acknowledge him.

"It seems the headquarters' reinforcements have arrived."

Zhang Huaiyuan looked at everyone's expressions, which had changed from the gloom when they knew about the A-Class Galaxy Beast, and he immediately understood.

He looked around nonchalantly, and finally his gaze rested on a man wearing a gray cloak, leaning in the corner with his eyes closed to rest.

He did not emit any aura, but just one look made his eyes feel faintly stinging.

【Qin Mie】

Classification: Carbon-based lifeform.

Ability mastered: Annihilation — An extreme attack-type ability; when there is sufficient power, it can completely shatter any object.

Ability level: Superior.

extraordinary level: Double A-Class.

Favorability: 5 (Complete stranger).

Strategy suggestion: He is very doting on An Yu; improving your relationship with her can also improve his favorability.

"A Superior Double A-Class Transcendent! It's actually one of the two leaders of Dark Annihilation, 'Annihilation', who has come in person."

Zhang Huaiyuan's pupils constricted slightly.

Strong individuals of this level usually guard the most important bases to prevent accidents. Except for major events like the appearance of a medium-sized or larger Disaster Zone, they basically would not be dispatched easily.

"Researcher Zhang, let me introduce you."

At this time, An Yu on the command deck seemed to notice Zhang Huaiyuan's gaze and spoke: "This is one of the leaders of Dark Annihilation; you can address him as 'Lord Annihilation'."

"Uncle Qin, this is our 'Dark Destruction Legion' genius Researcher, Zhang Huaiyuan. He is the most promising Star Mechanic I have ever seen."

"Lord Annihilation."

Zhang Huaiyuan greeted him proactively.

"Hmm... you look somewhat like a Researcher."

Qin Mie opened his eyes and glanced casually: "Little Rain, the application to raise his treatment to Chief Researcher was approved by me; that old guy Ark wasn't convinced, so I sent him back."

"Thank you, Uncle Qin."

An Yu was obviously accustomed to the other party's attitude and chuckled:

"Since Uncle Qin has come in person, we don't have to wait passively for that monster to come to our door. Researcher Zhang, you came just in time. Since you also have some research on these Galaxy Beasts, do you know which direction it is most likely hiding in?"

"There is a high probability it is in this location."

Zhang Huaiyuan stepped forward twice, looked out the window for a moment, and marked an area on the star map.

"Really?"

Once these words were spoken, An Yu was taken aback; she had just asked casually.

After all, although a small Disaster Zone is not considered large, due to the influence of the special environment inside, the detector range is severely limited, and it is not easy to find a monster here.

Even Qin Mie to the side looked over with interest.

"I can't guarantee if it is still staying at this location now, but at least it has stayed here."

Zhang Huaiyuan affirmed.

He had just activated his ability to look at the outside world.

【Diluted Biological Potential Stimulation Agent】

Concentration: 7%.

Following this direction to the core area, it is constantly increasing.

Normally, if the "Bone-Eroding Giant Lizard" wants a better evolution, it would definitely be able to sense the most suitable location to stay, which is the place with the highest concentration.

"If that's the case, let's go take a look."

An Yu looked at the confident expression on his face, pondered slightly, and nodded.

Anyway, they were going to enter the interior of the Disaster Zone, so it wouldn't hurt to go to that direction first.

Upon her order, the fleet's engines started simultaneously.

With a Double A-Class powerhouse in command, there was obviously no need to worry about defense issues, and they could safely use all energy for propulsion.

Soon, the fleet approached the designated area.

"Warning! Unknown biological entity detected, energy peak fluctuation exceeds 5000 crystals!"

"Warning! Detection..."

"The detector has a response! Over 5000 crystals of energy fluctuation; it really has evolved to A-Class!"

A trace of joy appeared in everyone's eyes, and at the same time, their gazes towards Zhang Huaiyuan became increasingly burning.

"Amazing, brother... ah no, Master Zhang, you could find a needle in a haystack in one go."

"Just good luck."

Zhang Huaiyuan waved his hand and smiled.

"Merit is merit."

An Yu looked at him with a hint of appreciation: "For this operation, you should be credited with the first merit; after we return, you will be rewarded."

"Then... thank you, Commander."

Zhang Huaiyuan thanked her and looked towards the direction of the monster.

Compared to the reward, what is more important right now is collecting the changes in the gene chain map after the Galaxy Beast's evolution.

A moment later, seemingly sensing a familiar aura, sounds of angry roars rang out, getting closer from afar.

Layers of black tide were pushed aside, and a monster that was five or six hundred meters long revealed its true form.

Its scales had completely turned silver, and two huge wings had grown on its back. One eye was tightly closed, likely because it had not fully recovered after being heavily injured previously.

Zhang Huaiyuan activated his ability to look.

【Bone-Eroding Sub-Dragon】

Classification: Carbon-based lifeform.

Level: A.

Ability 1: Pseudo-Dragon Armor: Possesses extremely strong resistance to physical attacks and decent resistance to special attacks.

Ability 2: Pseudo-Dragon Breath: Can spew powerful corrosive breath, which can easily destroy alloys below G5 level.

In an instant, two more complex gene chain maps than before were fed back into his mind.

"Heh, a newly evolved A-Class Galaxy Beast; this might sell for a good price, making my personal trip worthwhile."

Qin Mie, leaning in the corner, chuckled. He had already put on his combat suit and appeared outside the starship at some point.

He reached out and pointed from afar.

"Annihilation!"