Chapter 1358 Biochemical Laboratory

There is no need to doubt the sampling accuracy and computing power of the data terminal. At least in this universe, apart from the large mainframe of the Crystal Core Research Station and the cluster computing unit of the drone swarm, Hao Ren has found no one that can compare with the data terminal. Comparable information processing equipment - so he completely believed the other party's judgment: the time and space inside this closed ruins did once stand still!

"You just said that the ancient magic empire did not master the technology of time?" He immediately looked at Master Haimo with a serious expression.

Heimer himself was a little surprised at the moment. Although he had made the assumption that "time stood still in the ruins", it still made him feel incredible after this assumption was actually confirmed: "This... stands to reason. Ancient magic Although the history of the empire is incomplete and has mostly become legends, our Magicians Association has always focused on collecting historical materials. We have much more information on the ancient magic empire than ordinary people know. Judging from the historical materials currently available, they There is really no research on time...it’s not even mentioned in those materials.”

"Such an important technology cannot appear out of thin air. Since there is no mention of it in all historical materials, then I am afraid that the ancient magic emperors really did not have the ability to control time," Vivian said, "And if they really could By controlling this kind of power, you won't be so embarrassed when fighting against the eldest son...at least it won't be so completely destroyed."

"So there must be another reason why time has stopped in this ruins..." Hao Ren said as he walked towards the rooms around the hall, "Let's quickly check separately. Since time here has just started to flow, there must be some traces. Leave."

As he spoke, he also felt a little regretful: he came a step too late. If he had known the news when the Horleta investigation team just arrived at the ruins, he would have rushed there as soon as possible, and he would have been able to do it by then. Seeing the state of the ruins at the moment they were opened - however, several days have passed since the first gate was opened, and many important clues may have been lost in these few days.

For example, the magic circles and alchemy containers that Haimo mentioned were still running when the ruins were opened: they have long been shut down at this moment.

But even so, Hao Ren could still see from the remaining traces signs that time and space had once stood still here.

Everywhere in the hall is spotless, the floor and some furnishings are as clean as new. If they have really been idle here for ten thousand years, then even if they have not been weathered, a thick layer of dust is still indispensable. He opened some unlocked rooms and saw the well-preserved, unseasoned, bright and clean furniture and furnishings in the rooms. They were as clean as if the owner had just left and was ready to return at any time.

Only some messy small furnishings and pieces of paper can make this place look a little bit "abandoned".

And he also saw the experimental equipment that Master Haimo mentioned. The equipment that had just stopped operating and still had residual temperature or magic reaction left. These equipment are even more concerning.

"...Does it look familiar to you?" In a large laboratory located in the southeast corner of the hall, Hao Ren pointed at the things in the room and asked, "These jars and connectors...and the two culture chambers are the same This thing looks so familiar."

This is a rectangular laboratory, and it has a layout that far exceeds today's Holleta alchemy technology. Starting from the passage leading to the hall and continuing to the laboratory operation area, there are strict safety inspections, dust removal, static electricity removal, and air conditioning. Filtering measures, these things are already extremely advanced in terms of technology and concept, and the so-called "alchemy hut" on this planet today is simply not comparable to them. Hao Ren even saw a detailed work procedure on both sides of the glass passage in the dust removal area, which marked with words and pictures the rules that laboratory operators must abide by, including changing clothes, removing metal belongings, and prohibiting entry with illness. Wait for the details. Next to the work procedures, there is a crystal plate with green writing floating on it, which contains some names and times - perhaps the personnel registration when this laboratory was last opened.

After checking the data terminal, it was found that this crystal sheet uses magic to store writings, and the maximum storage time is no more than half a month: This once again strongly confirms the fact that time here has been suspended.

What Hao Ren said was "familiar" was a pile of complex equipment in the center of the laboratory.

Several jars made of metal and glass are placed vertically on the sunken floor in the center of the room. About one-third of the mysterious liquid can be seen in the containers. Some complex pipes and lines connect those containers and extend to various places. On the various equipment and magic arrays in the distance, there are several neat metal tables placed on the experimental table next to these equipments. There are magic arrays floating on those metal tables, which look like some kind of monitoring equipment. There are several completely enclosed metal cans against the wall of the room. There are nameplates hanging on the metal cans with numbers and lockdown times written on them.

"I thought of the 'Origin Sacred Artifact'," Vivian frowned, "These things are very similar to the Origin Sacred Artifact."

"Not only the style, but also the structure is similar," Hao Ren nodded. "The Holy Artifact of Origin is more like a miniaturized version of these things...or the final version. The Holy Artifact of Origin has been able to complete the 'assembly' of the Demon Hunter. , so that should be the finished product, and the equipment here is too large, bulky, and the energy consumption is obviously too high, so it should be some kind of testing machine."

Haimo looked a little confused when he heard Hao Ren's words: "What is the Origin Sacred Artifact?"

"You don't know?" Hao Ren was a little surprised, but then he remembered that although he had already communicated this part of the information with Ofra and other locals, he did not publicize it to the outside world. Heimer, who was not at the center of the incident at the time, Naturally, he knew nothing about this, so he briefly explained, "It was a device created by the ancient Magic Empire when it was studying the origin of life. It was used to artificially synthesize a 'perfect creature'. The 'ancient species' in the world today It is the product of this plan. Of course, that is all in the past. The ancient species now have become part of the natural system of Horleta and have nothing to do with the ancient magic empire."

Haimer had already led people to conduct inspections in this area of ​​the ruins before, so he had some knowledge of the laboratory here. However, because he did not know the information about the origin of the sacred artifact, he was confused about what he found, and now Knowing the origin of the sacred artifact, he naturally straightened out his thoughts and mentioned the situation in several other laboratories.

In addition to this large laboratory, there are four other laboratories equipped with similar equipment - large culture vessels, biological pipelines, and radiation devices. The structures of these laboratories are all similar, and they should be several different operating groups of the same large-scale project.

Although he was still unable to enter the depths of the ruins, Hao Ren had already vaguely guessed what kind of place it was.

The birthplace of the Witcher.

The original testing ground for the ancient magic empire to create "perfect life" was actually right here!

"I didn't expect...we found it just like this..." Vivian felt that everything was so dramatic that it was unbelievable. "If it's correct, the biology experts from the ancient Magic Empire should have found it here. Created by demon hunters. No wonder... this is the junction of several magic empires, a natural buffer and fusion zone. If they want to have some sneaky joint projects, this place is perfect!"

Hao Ren didn't say anything, just lowered his head and checked the information at hand. These things were found from a nearby experimental bench - most of the information here has been artificially destroyed or taken away, but there are still some unimportant paper notes preserved. Since time once stood still, these "ten thousand Years ago" information is almost brand new.

The note in front of me should be a random record by an experimenter. It does not contain any critical data information - such as the parameters for creating a "perfect life" and the specific arrangements for operators. But even a casual note is enough to attract interest.

"On XX month XX, the experimental subject in container No. 3 was inactivated. It was a regrettable failure. No reason could be found out and he just died. Maybe we shouldn't inject too much source blood into him...

"On XX month XX, the experimental subject in the No. 2 container is still alive, but it has undergone serious mutations. Those twisted and proliferated limbs almost fill the entire container, and the experimental subject's brain is obviously unable to control these powerful limbs. We have to deal with it. It was terminated. It was indeed difficult to forcibly fuse the mortal cells with the 'initial cells' in the source blood, so we had to choose another plan.

"On XX month XX, there was an explosion in the fourth laboratory. A container blew up. Fortunately, it did not affect other things. It is said that the cause of the explosion was that the experimental subjects in the container suddenly woke up and had a violent reaction. She probably felt the danger. Or it may just be that they simply cannot control their own energy. In any case, this is a reminder to everyone: what we are creating is an unprecedented powerful creature. Almost as soon as they are born, they have the power equivalent to that of an ordinary human being who has been tempered for a lifetime. Even in the jar, it is more lethal than fully armed warriors and mages...

"On XX, XX, unexpected good news, we detected highly active 'divine cells' in the wreckage of the Fourth Laboratory after the explosion. These cells are still alive and retain powerful oracular power. And perhaps due to the impact of the explosion, they have become highly compatible with mortal cells and can coexist peacefully with the latter! This may be the breakthrough point we have been seeking - the original oracle was so vague that We have taken many detours, but with the blessing of the goddess, we have finally understood your will. These precious cells will become the key to the entire project, and I can’t wait to see the results of their implantation into new experimental subjects!”

The note ends abruptly here, and there are no torn or stained pages at the back, so that should be all.

However, even so, the contents of the notes were enough to make Hao Ren stunned.