Wang Ju's order was like a spring breeze, swiftly penetrating all levels and reaching the intellectual elites on Blue Star.

Psychologists and sociologists quickly responded, gathering together to engage in intense discussions about the old lady's ant theory.

Some scholars began writing papers, attempting to connect this theory with phenomena in human society, searching for deeper meanings and possible applications.

As expected, the message conveyed to Jiang Xiao was also smooth.

Ant theory?

Jiang Xiao couldn't help but nod, having to admit that the theory was indeed impressive and applicable.

Glancing at the still sleeping Shi Shi, Jiang Xiao quietly got up and went to the study.

In the base, enjoying this two-bedroom lodging, only Jiang Xiao could have such treatment.

He sat in the spacious study, flipping through the materials known as "ant theory," with a hint of contemplation in his eyes.

This was not only due to the innovativeness of the theory itself, but also because it reflected, to some extent, the powerlessness and insignificance humans feel when faced with mysterious forces.

Jiang Xiao knew that this theory was merely a unilateral speculation of humans regarding "God," without any empirical support.

Yet it fully demonstrated the insignificance of humanity in the face of the unknown.

This made him think inevitably that no matter how advanced technology becomes, human understanding of the universe will always be limited.

And when faced with concepts like God, this sense of powerlessness is especially strong.

He gently closed the materials, a hint of resolve flashing in his eyes.

Jiang Xiao believed the value of such a theory didn't lie solely in academic research.

More importantly, it could inspire people to think about the relationship between humans and supernatural forces, as well as humanity's place in the universe.

He stood up, tidying up the papers on the desk, deciding to discuss it with Old Peng.

However, Jiang Xiao's steps halted at the doorway.

The figure of the middle-aged man came into view, like the doctor, he was also a student of Old Peng.

They had been discussing issues together during the day, and at that time, the man was still vibrant and determined.

But now, his eyes were bloodshot, and the wrinkles on his face seemed to have deepened significantly in just a few hours, giving an impression of old age and fatigue.

Jiang Xiao's heart tightened, feeling a heavy atmosphere around the man, as if bad news was about to be delivered.

The middle-aged man looked at Jiang Xiao, his lips trembling, seemingly struggling to control his emotions, but that endeavor soon proved futile.

His voice trembled uncontrollably as he finally spoke, each word hitting Jiang Xiao's heart like a heavy blow.

"Old Peng... is dead...."

This sudden bad news left Jiang Xiao momentarily unable to react.

"What did you say?"

Jiang Xiao's voice was almost a whisper, unwilling to believe his ears.

He knew that once delving into such deep research, a good end was unlikely, but this was too fast...

Tears finally welled up in the middle-aged man's eyes, and he said with a shaky voice.

"Yes, Old Peng... he collapsed in the lab, and by the time we got there, he was already gone..."

He took a deep breath, trying to calm his emotions, then asked.

"What exactly happened? Did you find out the reason?"

The middle-aged man shook his head, his voice filled with helplessness and sorrow,

"It's still unclear, b2 is investigating, and I plan to go to the control room, it's... it's just so sudden."

Jiang Xiao was silent for a moment, then slowly said.

"Alright, I'll go with you to have a look."

Jiang Xiao and the middle-aged man entered the control room together, where the atmosphere was heavy and tense. b2 was sitting in front of a row of complex monitoring equipment, fingers rapidly tapping on the keyboard, eyes fixed on the screen.

Hearing footsteps, b2 turned around, his expression indescribably complex.

He nodded, gesturing Jiang Xiao over to take a look.

"Here, I've just pulled up the footage."

b2's voice was low as he pressed the play button.

The screen showed the inside of the lab, with Old Peng sitting there, surrounded by various instruments and reagents.

Although very old, his actions were focused and proficient, clearly engaged in an important experiment.

Jiang Xiao and the man held their breath, eyes glued to the screen.

Suddenly, Old Peng in the video stopped moving, his body stiffening as if immobilized by something.

Subsequently, his expression twisted, seemingly experiencing unbearable pain.

Jiang Xiao's heart clenched tightly, feeling his palms sweating.

He couldn't imagine the extent of suffering Old Peng endured at that moment.

But then, the screen went black.

When the video resumed, what happened to Old Peng was even more terrifying for everyone present.

Old Peng's body started changing, like a sculpture made of sand, gradually dispersing in the wind.

His body's outline blurred, limbs slowly disintegrating until finally, he collapsed like quicksand, completely disappearing from the monitoring footage.

The control room was deathly silent, only the silent video playing Old Peng's disappearance.

b2's face was pale as he swallowed hard.

"What... what is this? It's different from the doctor?"

Tears welled up again in the middle-aged man's eyes, his voice trembling.

"Old Peng, he... he disappeared like this?"

Jiang Xiao also remained silent, unexpectedly realizing that when the man said "gone," he meant literally, just literally.

"How long was the footage blacked out?"

"Less than a minute, and no one went in from outside, it wasn't murder..."

Actually, b2's explanation was redundant. With such a manner of death, who else but that so-called God could have accomplished this?

The only difference from the doctor was that at least the doctor researched for quite a long time, whereas Old Peng in just a few hours...

Does this mean God has quickened His pace?

Could He be fearing something?

Yes!

It seemed like that; He seemed to care about being studied, didn't He?

Why care so much?

Now equipped with a "formula," Jiang Xiao contemplated unhurriedly.

If a human knew about being studied by ants, what would they do?

Feel disgusted...

That was Jiang Xiao's first reaction. If someone knew they were being studied by ants, they'd definitely be uncomfortable and might even kill the ants.

Besides that?

An audacious idea suddenly sprouted in Jiang Xiao's mind.

Is there a possibility that humans possess some kind of vulnerability, but ants should not be allowed to discover it?

For instance, if, while a human is sleeping soundly at night, a large group of ants crawls into their nasal cavity or ears...

That could potentially be fatal!

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