The early morning mist shrouded the northern mountains, carrying the unique coldness of the mountains, slowly spreading over the hidden cave where the origin gene was located. The elite team guarding the cave was patrolling along the periphery of the cave. Their steps were light and vigilant, their energy weapons were always on alert, and their eyes scanned the surrounding woods cautiously—here, the woods were dense and the terrain was dangerous, and behind every bush and every boulder, there might be lurkers from the Shadow Organization.
At the entrance of the cave, an imperceptible light blue energy barrier quietly emerged, like a thin halo, wrapping the entire cave. This was the energy barrier set by the person in charge of the R&D team ten years ago. AI analysis showed that the energy source of the barrier was homologous to that of the star-patterned ore, but it was purer and more powerful, which could effectively resist attacks from conventional weapons and dark energy. This was the key reason why the Shadow Organization had been unable to approach the origin gene.
"Captain, the energy fluctuation of the barrier is normal. No trace of the Shadow Organization has been found, but the signal in the depths of the mountains is still chaotic, suspected to be snooped by unknown signals." The patrol team member held a detector, walked quickly to the team leader, and reported solemnly. The team leader nodded, his eyes falling on the energy barrier at the entrance of the cave, his fingertips gently touching the edge of the barrier, a faint warm current came along his fingertips, accompanied by a faint energy tremor.
"Continue to strengthen the patrol and expand the investigation scope, especially the canyon behind the cave. The terrain there is complex and most likely to become a stronghold for the Shadow Organization to lurk." The captain's tone was firm. "In addition, closely monitor the energy fluctuation of the barrier. Once any abnormality is found, report to the base immediately and prepare for battle at the same time—the Shadow Organization will not give up. They must be plotting secretly to break through the barrier and seize the origin gene."
At the same time, in the temporary command center of the abandoned military base, everyone gathered around the terminal, their eyes fixed on the energy barrier analysis data on the screen. Elena's fingers tapped quickly on the keyboard, and complex codes and energy fluctuation curves kept jumping on the screen. There was a trace of excitement in her tone: "Great! After further analysis by AI, we finally found out part of the principle of the energy barrier—it can not only resist attacks, but also automatically absorb energy from the surrounding environment to maintain its own stability. Moreover, its energy frequency has a very high compatibility with the symbiotic energy in Liam's body!"
Wang leaned forward, pointed at the compatibility data on the screen, and a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes: "That's right! Look, the compatibility has actually reached 82%! This means that Liam can temporarily activate the hidden function of the barrier with the help of symbiotic energy, and even independently adjust the energy intensity of the barrier. He can not only strengthen the defense of the barrier, but also temporarily open a gap when we need it to enter the cave to investigate the specific situation of the origin gene."
Liam stood in front of the terminal, and the symbiotic energy at his fingertips flickered slightly. He could clearly feel that the symbiote in his body was resonating with the barrier energy analyzed on the screen. A familiar warm current spread all over his body along his blood vessels. The red light of the collar around his neck flickered slightly, but it did not produce suppression. Instead, it formed a delicate balance with the symbiotic energy and the barrier energy.
"I can feel its existence." Liam's tone was calm but firm. "That kind of energy is very warm, very similar to the energy of the symbiote, as if it is calling me. If I can get close to the barrier, I will definitely be able to fully activate its hidden function, and even crack all its principles, preparing for us to enter the cave and extract the regeneration factor from the origin gene later."
Dr. Gray nodded gently, with a trace of relief in his tone, but also a lot of caution: "This is indeed a major breakthrough, but we can't take it lightly. Although the principle of the energy barrier has been initially analyzed, we know nothing about its hidden functions. Moreover, the Shadow Organization has been snooping secretly. If Liam goes to the cave to activate the barrier, he is likely to become their target and fall into danger."
"Dr. Gray is right." Commissioner Marin's tone was solemn. He pointed at the topographic map of the mountains on the screen. "The terrain in the northern mountains is complex. The lurkers of the Shadow Organization may have spread all over the mountains. Once Liam leaves the base and goes to the cave, they are likely to take the opportunity to attack, which will not only threaten Liam's safety, but also take the opportunity to break through the barrier and seize the origin gene. We must formulate a thorough plan to ensure that everything is safe."
Kane stepped forward, his tone cold and firm: "I have already made arrangements. If Liam needs to go to the cave, I will personally lead an elite team to escort him. At the same time, I will send two more teams to stand guard at the periphery of the cave and the entrance of the mountains, forming a three-layer defense line to prevent the Shadow Organization from attacking. In addition, I will arrange snipers to ambush at the commanding heights around. Once any members of the Shadow Organization are found, they will attack immediately and never give them an opportunity."
Eliot nodded gently and added: "The renovation of the laboratory has been more than half completed. The second batch of experimental equipment has all been installed and commissioned. Only the final energy supply system and safety protection system are left, which are expected to be fully completed and put into use within five days. The star-patterned ore has also been transported to the temporary warehouse one after another. As long as we extract the regeneration factor from the origin gene, we can immediately start the bone purification experiment and promote the breakthrough of gene purification technology."
He paused and continued: "However, the Shadow Organization has recently been trying to monopolize the supply of star-patterned ore. They have intercepted a batch of star-patterned ore that we transported to the base. Although we quickly recovered the ore, we also lost several team members. Moreover, they are also secretly sabotaging our equipment transportation routes, trying to delay the progress of laboratory renovation and block our R&D work."
"These despicable villains!" Wang couldn't help clenching his fists, his tone angry. "They can't beat us, so they can only use such dirty means to sabotage our equipment transportation and delay our progress. We must speed up and break through the bottleneck of gene purification technology before they fully complete their layout and smash their conspiracy."
Elena patted Wang on the shoulder gently, her tone calm but firm: "Don't be angry. Anger can't solve the problem. What we need to do now is to speed up the R&D progress of AI, further analyze the principle of the energy barrier, and optimize the data encryption system to prevent the Shadow Organization's network infiltration and ensure that the core experimental data is not stolen. As long as we advance steadily, we will definitely defeat them."
After a heated discussion, everyone finally formulated a thorough plan: early the next morning, Kane would lead an elite team to escort Liam to the hidden cave to activate the hidden function of the energy barrier and initially investigate the specific situation of the origin gene; Wang and Elena would stay at the base to continue improving the AI algorithm and monitor the signal dynamics in the mountains in real time. Once any abnormality was found, they would immediately notify the escort team; Dr. Gray would stay in the temporary laboratory to prepare for the preliminary work of the bone purification experiment and debug the experimental equipment to ensure that the subsequent experiments could be carried out smoothly; Commissioner Marin and Eliot would be responsible for overall planning, coordinating various tasks of the base, and responding to other possible raids by the Shadow Organization.
That afternoon, accompanied by Dr. Gray, Liam conducted the final symbiotic energy debugging. In the temporary laboratory, white symbiotic energy continuously gushed out of Liam's body and injected into the AI prototype. On the AI screen, the compatibility between symbiotic energy and AI algorithm continued to improve, and soon reached 80%. It could already independently complete the analysis of gene fragments and the simulation of energy fluctuations with the help of symbiotic energy.
"Very good, the fluctuation of symbiotic energy is becoming more and more stable, and the compatibility with AI has also reached the expected target." Dr. Gray held a miniature detector and monitored the fluctuation of symbiotic energy in Liam's body in real time, with a trace of relief in his tone. "When you go to the cave tomorrow, remember to control the symbiotic energy and don't overdraw. Once you feel unwell, stop activating the barrier immediately and notify Kane's team for support."
Liam nodded gently, closed his eyes, and carefully guided the symbiotic energy in his body, his tone firm: "I know, Dr. Gray. Tomorrow, I will definitely successfully activate the hidden function of the energy barrier, preparing for us to extract the regeneration factor from the origin gene later. I will also protect myself, not let everyone worry, and never let the Shadow Organization's conspiracy succeed."
As night fell, the abandoned military base gradually fell into silence. Only the temporary command center and the laboratory were still lit. Wang and Elena were still improving the AI algorithm, Dr. Gray was debugging the experimental equipment, and Kane was arranging the escort task for the next day. Everyone was silently preparing for the action tomorrow. Liam lay on the bed in the temporary lounge, but he couldn't sleep at all. His mind kept echoing the resonance of the energy barrier and the smiles of the members of the R&D team ten years ago.
He raised his hand gently, touching the collar around his neck. The symbiotic energy at his fingertips flickered slightly. The red light of the collar and the white light of the symbiotic energy intertwined, forming a faint halo. He secretly made up his mind to successfully activate the energy barrier tomorrow, find the origin gene, crack the suppression principle of the collar, avenge his comrades and mentors who died ten years ago, complete the unfinished research they left behind, and protect everyone around him.
However, what they didn't know was that a secret raid was being brewed in the dark. The leader of the Shadow Organization was standing in a hidden stronghold deep in the mountains, staring coldly at the distribution map of the abandoned military base on the screen, with a strange smile on his lips. In the stronghold, several core members of the Shadow Organization gathered around him, looking respectful, waiting for the leader's order.
"Leader, we have found out their plan. Early tomorrow morning, Liam will go to the hidden cave to activate the hidden function of the energy barrier, and Kane will lead an elite team to escort him." A member of the Shadow Organization reported respectfully. "We have ambushed a large number of people in the woods and canyons around the cave, and prepared dark energy weapons. As long as they enter the ambush circle, we can launch an attack immediately, seize the symbiote gene in Liam's body, and at the same time break through the energy barrier to seize the origin gene."
The leader of the Shadow Organization nodded gently, his tone cold and vicious: "Very good, well done. For ten years, we have finally waited for this opportunity. As long as we can seize the symbiote gene and the origin gene, we can transform more powerful symbiote warriors and realize our ambition of ruling the world. Tomorrow's action must succeed, not fail!"
He paused and continued: "In addition, arrange some people to launch a raid on their way to the cave to attract their attention. At the same time, send an elite team to sneak attack the abandoned military base, seize their core experimental data and star-patterned ore, destroy their experimental equipment, and completely delay their R&D progress. As long as we can complete these, we can completely take the initiative and wipe them out in one fell swoop."
"Yes! Leader!" All members of the Shadow Organization replied in unison, with a trace of fanaticism and ferocity in their tone. Their eyes shone with greedy light, as if they had seen the scene of seizing the symbiote gene and the origin gene, and the hope of ruling the world.
Late at night, the wind in the mountains became stronger and stronger, howling through the woods, making a rustling sound, like the whisper of death. In the ambush points around the hidden cave, the members of the Shadow Organization held their breath, their dark energy weapons were always on alert, and their eyes stared at the direction of the cave cautiously, waiting for the raid early the next morning. On the periphery of the abandoned military base, several lurkers of the Shadow Organization sneaked in quietly, carefully avoiding the sight of the patrol team members, and groped towards the inside of the base. Their target was the core experimental data and star-patterned ore of the base.
Early the next morning, the mist still shrouded the northern mountains, and the sky showed a faint pale fish-belly white. Kane led an elite team to escort Liam, quietly left the abandoned military base, and set off towards the hidden cave. The team members walked lightly, their eyes vigilant, their energy weapons ready at all times, scanning the surrounding environment cautiously to prevent attacks from the Shadow Organization.
"Everyone, speed up. Try to reach the hidden cave before sunrise and complete the activation of the energy barrier." Kane lowered his voice and ordered the team members. "Remember to stay alert. Once any abnormality is found, prepare for battle immediately and give priority to protecting Liam's safety."
Liam nodded, and the symbiotic energy at his fingertips flickered slightly, keeping alert at all times. He could feel that in the surrounding air, in addition to the coldness of the mountains, there was also a faint dark energy fluctuation. Although it was very weak, it was enough to make him vigilant—the lurkers of the Shadow Organization were nearby.
Just as they were one kilometer away from the hidden cave, suddenly, a burst of intense gunfire rang out, and countless black energy bullets shot towards them. At the same time, a large number of members of the Shadow Organization rushed out of the woods. They held dark energy weapons, wore black masks on their faces, and their eyes shone with ferocious light, launching a fierce attack on the team.
"No! Ambush!" Kane's face changed, and he shouted loudly immediately. "Quick, cover Liam and establish a defensive formation! Snipers, counterattack immediately!"
The team members acted immediately, quickly forming a circular defensive formation, protecting Liam in the middle. Their energy weapons continuously fired white energy bullets, which collided with the black energy bullets of the Shadow Organization, making violent explosions, with flames and gravel flying everywhere. The snipers at the commanding heights also launched counterattacks immediately, and each bullet accurately hit the members of the Shadow Organization, falling one after another.
Liam stood in the middle of the defensive formation, and the symbiotic energy at his fingertips soared, with white light covering his whole body. He could feel that the symbiote in his body became extremely active, as if roaring angrily. He did not panic, but controlled the symbiotic energy according to Dr. Gray's instructions, and at the same time, observed the surrounding environment cautiously, looking for the ambush stronghold of the Shadow Organization.
"Liam, go quickly! We'll hold them off!" Kane shouted to Liam while fighting with the members of the Shadow Organization. "Reach the cave as soon as possible, activate the energy barrier, and don't worry about us!"
"No! I can't leave you behind!" Liam immediately retorted, his tone firm. "We are comrades fighting side by side. We will leave together and fight together!" With that, he waved his hand, and the white symbiotic energy turned into sharp blades, shooting towards the members of the Shadow Organization, accurately hitting several members of the Shadow Organization who rushed to the front and repelling them.
At the same time, in the abandoned military base, a harsh alarm suddenly sounded, and the red warning lights kept flashing. The entire base was instantly plunged into an atmosphere of tension. "No! The base is under attack! People from the Shadow Organization have sneaked into the base. They are robbing the core experimental data and star-patterned ore!" Wang's voice came through the communicator to Kane and Liam, eager and flustered.
Kane's face changed, and he thought to himself that it was bad—the Shadow Organization actually adopted a diversionary tactic, ambushing in the mountains to attract their attention, and at the same time sneaking into the base to seize the core data and star-patterned ore. "Wang, Elena, immediately activate the base's defense system, protect the core experimental data and star-patterned ore. I have sent a team to return to the base to support you immediately!" Kane shouted into the communicator, his tone firm.
"Understood!" Wang's voice came. "We have activated the defense system and are fighting with the members of the Shadow Organization, but there are too many of them, and they are well-equipped. We can barely hold on. Request support, request support!"
Liam looked at the fierce battle in front of him and thought about the crisis at the base, feeling extremely anxious. He knew that the core experimental data and star-patterned ore of the base were the key to their R&D work and could never fall into the hands of the Shadow Organization; and the energy barrier of the hidden cave must be activated as soon as possible, otherwise, the origin gene would also be in danger.
"Kane, take some people to continue holding off the members of the Shadow Organization here. I will take a few people to the cave as soon as possible to activate the energy barrier, and then immediately return to the base to support them!" Liam shouted to Kane, his tone firm. "Only by activating the energy barrier can the origin gene be safe, and we can deal with the crisis at the base without any worries!"
Kane hesitated for a moment, looked at the endless stream of members of the Shadow Organization rushing in front of him, and thought about the crisis at the base, finally nodded: "Okay! You must be careful! I will send three elite team members to escort you to the cave to activate the energy barrier as soon as possible, and then return to the base immediately. Remember, once you encounter danger, notify me immediately, and I will send someone to support you immediately!"
"Don't worry!" Liam nodded, took three elite team members, and took advantage of the gap between the team and the members of the Shadow Organization to rush quickly towards the hidden cave. When the leader of the Shadow Organization saw Liam leaving, he immediately shouted: "Stop him! Don't let him reach the cave, don't let him activate the energy barrier!"
Several core members of the Shadow Organization immediately withdrew from the battle and chased after Liam. Their dark energy weapons continuously fired black energy bullets towards Liam. "Protect Liam!" The three elite team members immediately launched a defense, their energy weapons continuously fired white energy bullets, resisting the attacks of the core members of the Shadow Organization, and covering Liam to rush towards the cave quickly.
They were getting closer and closer to the cave. The light blue energy barrier at the entrance of the cave was already clearly visible. Liam could feel that the resonance between the symbiote in his body and the barrier was getting stronger and stronger, and the symbiotic energy at his fingertips was also getting more and more active. He quickened his pace and rushed towards the energy barrier. The core members of the Shadow Organization behind him were still chasing closely. The black energy bullets kept falling beside him, making violent explosions.
Finally, Liam rushed to the energy barrier. Without hesitation, he immediately stretched out his hand, touched the edge of the barrier, and continuously injected the symbiotic energy in his body into the barrier. The white symbiotic energy intertwined with the light blue barrier energy, emitting a soft light. The energy fluctuation of the barrier became stronger and stronger. The originally imperceptible halo became clearer and clearer, and the scope became larger and larger.
The core members of the Shadow Organization chased to the entrance of the cave and tried to break through the barrier, but they were bounced back by the energy of the barrier. The black dark energy collided with the light blue energy of the barrier, making a violent explosion. They were shaken back repeatedly by the shock wave, and black blood overflowed from their mouths. "Impossible! How is this possible!" A core member of the Shadow Organization said in shock, his eyes full of disbelief. "We have obviously studied the energy of the barrier; how could we be repelled so easily?"
Liam closed his eyes and devoted himself to activating the barrier. The symbiotic energy was continuously injected, and the hidden function of the barrier was being gradually activated. He could feel that the defense ability of the barrier was getting stronger and stronger, and he could also independently adjust the energy intensity of the barrier, and even set a temporary defense barrier on the barrier to prevent members of the Shadow Organization from approaching.
At the same time, in the abandoned military base, the support team had returned to the base, joined Wang and Elena, and fought with the members of the Shadow Organization together. White energy bullets and black energy bullets collided continuously. Explosions, gunfire, and screams intertwined. The entire base was plunged into chaos. But with the addition of the support team, the situation gradually got under control. More and more members of the Shadow Organization fell, and the remaining members gradually fell into a passive position.
In the ambush point in the mountains, Kane led the team members to fight against the members of the Shadow Organization stubbornly. The snipers still sniped accurately at the commanding heights. Fewer and fewer members of the Shadow Organization were left, and their attacks gradually became weak. Kane looked at the direction of the cave in the distance and saw that the light blue barrier light was getting stronger and stronger, and he breathed a sigh of relief—Liam had succeeded.
Liam slowly opened his eyes, and the symbiotic energy at his fingertips gradually subsided. The light blue energy barrier still wrapped the cave, the light was soft but full of power. He could clearly feel that the hidden function of the barrier had been successfully activated, and he could also perceive the position of the origin gene inside the cave through the symbiotic energy, and feel the warm energy it emitted.
"We succeeded!" The three elite team members who escorted Liam showed relieved smiles and said excitedly. Liam also showed a faint smile, but he did not relax his vigilance—the leader of the Shadow Organization had not yet appeared, their conspiracy had not been completely smashed, and this war was not over.
Just then, a cold laugh came from the woods. The leader of the Shadow Organization walked out slowly. He was wearing a black robe, a black mask on his face, only a pair of cold and vicious eyes were exposed, and his body exuded a strong dark energy, which made people shudder. "Well done, Liam." The leader of the Shadow Organization's tone was cold, with a trace of viciousness. "You actually activated the hidden function of the energy barrier. It seems that the efforts of the R&D team ten years ago were not in vain."
Liam's face changed, and the symbiotic energy at his fingertips surged again. He stared at the leader of the Shadow Organization vigilantly, his tone cold: "It's you! The leader of the Shadow Organization! You finally appeared! Ten years ago, you planned the attack, killed my comrades and mentors, and snatched the R&D achievements. Today, I will definitely avenge them!"
The leader of the Shadow Organization smiled lightly, with a trace of disdain in his tone: "Avenge? With you? A loser who is suppressed by the collar and can only exert half of the symbiotic energy, how dare you say avenge in front of me? Today, I will not only seize the origin gene and symbiote gene, but also kill you completely, destroy your base, smash all your hopes, and realize my ambition of ruling the world!" With that, he waved his hand, and the strong dark energy soared, shooting towards Liam.
A more fierce battle was about to break out. Liam clenched his fists, and a trace of firmness flashed in his eyes. He knew that the next battle would be extremely difficult, but he would not flinch, because he had comrades fighting side by side, a firm belief, constantly improving strength, and even more the determination to avenge and the responsibility to protect the future of humanity. He would rely on his own strength to defeat the leader of the Shadow Organization, smash the conspiracy of the Shadow Organization, complete the unfinished research of the R&D team ten years ago, protect everyone around him, and protect the future of human science and technology.