Chapter 3178: The Great GapEditor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

Wu Yi explained briefly, then continued, "Additionally, the destruction of the Land of Ice Soul caused a significant impact on the Helium research. The batch of new participants originally scheduled to enter the spawns’ headquarters for joint testing two days ago has now been postponed to two days later."

"Oh? You mean human experiments?"

Fang Heng immediately thought of the Blue Lizard Clan.

He had heard that most members of the Blue Lizard Clan were only normal high-tier martial artists, but after undergoing live experiments, their physical strength experienced an explosive growth, upgrading them from low-level high-tier martial artists to top-tier martial artists who had mastered domain abilities.

Their progress had been terrifyingly fast.

Although in Fang Heng’s eyes, their domain was extremely shallow and full of flaws.

Still, it was a domain ability and capable of crushing most high-tier martial artists.

Wu Yi said, "Yes. At that time, we will also conduct negotiations with the spawns regarding research cooperation. If you are interested, we can bring you along to the spawns’ research headquarters. With your abilities, you might make some discoveries. Of course, we will provide some disguises in advance."

"Good, I was planning the same."

...

Two days later, Fang Heng joined the Evil Clan research team, blending into the group as they traveled to the spawns’ secret research institute on their planet.

By then, Fang Heng was already dressed in Evil Clan attire.

The Evil Clan had a similar body structure to humans, but their facial features, skin, and hairstyles were noticeably different.

Fang Heng had also encountered the Evil Clan in the game before. He had asked Wu Yi about it, but she claimed to know nothing, speculating that they were a branch that had moved away after a past disaster.

Wu Yi nodded and said, "Fang Heng, the Ice Soul world has completely shattered. The spawns have lost the source of Core Flame Ore, and the remaining ore is insufficient to support the next round of martial artist physical testing."

"Hmm..." Fang Heng responded lightly and asked, "Have you reached an agreement with the spawns?"

"Not yet. An elder arrived yesterday and conducted preliminary negotiations with the spawns, using the Core Flame Ore we hold as a bargaining chip to gain more benefits."

"The preliminary cooperation has been settled. We will acquire a small amount of God’s Blood from the spawns, but our main interest is the Helium research. The spawns are capable of modifying large numbers of martial artists in a very short time, even dramatically boosting their strength. This is closely linked to the Helium project, yet they have never revealed the most critical secrets to us."

Wu Yi’s expression gradually hardened as she whispered, "We clearly know that God’s Blood and the Orb of Law are merely byproducts of Helium research, and only a portion is intentionally disclosed to us by the spawns."

"Is that so..." Fang Heng looked toward the starport gradually appearing outside the ship and said quietly, "With the spawns keeping key technology so tightly guarded, it won’t be easy for you to acquire intelligence."

"Anyway, we should try our best."

As the ship entered the route, it passed the spawns’ external inspection and docked at the starport.

Fang Heng blended in with the Evil Clan, disguised as an assistant.

The spawns did not suspect the Evil Clan. Once the inspection was complete, they were allowed entry. More detailed checks were performed on the researchers brought by the Evil Clan.

Fang Heng curiously glanced at the researchers leaving through another passage and asked quietly, "What’s the situation with this batch of researchers?"

"According to the spawns, the purpose of the Helium research is to allow martial artists to gain permanent strength boosts in a short time. This group of martial artists passed initial tests and was deemed more suitable for research testing."

"They all voluntarily signed the research agreement, preparing to participate in live experiments for Helium."

Fang Heng frowned slightly.

Indeed, he had seen similar names in the information clusters from the spawns.

"The success rate of the research isn’t high, right?"

"Already quite good. About 30% of testers receive significant boosts, 10% gain massive increases, and the remaining 20% die. Most martial artists willingly volunteer when they hear about the research."

Wu Yi looked at Fang Heng and quietly asked, "If you had this opportunity to break through, would you participate in the testing?"

"Of course not," Fang Heng said lightly, shaking his head. "Helium research is unstable and may have unknown negative effects. I am confident in myself; even without Helium research, my strength will rise rapidly."

Wu Yi observed Fang Heng with an expressionless face but was internally astonished.

After reaching demigod-level academic advancement, the gap before all other martial artists was immense, almost impossible to cross. Even seeing it inspired a deep sense of despair.

Yet, she detected no despair in Fang Heng—only absolute confidence.

She had only seen such confidence in novices just beginning to explore the Laws.

The courage of the ignorant.

"Perhaps," Wu Yi sighed inwardly, "but for those trapped at their current level for thousands or even tens of thousands of years, such an opportunity would be impossible to pass up."

Fang Heng and the group entered the hall, where the Evil Clan elder gathered everyone for a brief introduction.

"Yesterday, we had preliminary communication with the spawns. They monitor the Helium research very strictly and do not wish to allow us deeper involvement."

"Furthermore, they were even somewhat suspicious about the origin of the Core Flame Ore we provided."

The Evil Clan members all looked at Fang Heng.

Fang Heng replied calmly, "The Core Flame Vein has been refined and specially treated; its aura has been completely erased. The spawns cannot trace their source."

"That’s good. Even if they are suspicious, they have no concrete evidence."

The elder continued, "The spawns have not yet conceded on cooperation. They are willing to provide us with more Orb of Law and God’s Blood mixtures in exchange for more slots for testers, but they remain unwilling to share deeper research information."

"Wait a bit longer."

The group discussed briefly.

The spawns still had reserves of Core Flame Vein. Supply had not yet been cut off.

Once their reserves were exhausted, live testing would face obstacles and could not proceed normally. Only then could they consider involving the Kate Clan as an ally, which might finally convince the spawns to yield some of their benefits.

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