Chapter 8, Posthuman

My speed on Earth for a hundred meters is around 8 seconds, far exceeding the world record. I can run even faster on the Moon, so catching Calvin should not be a problem

"Quick, Yu Yifeng, the first superhuman, the first perfect genetic modifier, let me witness your true strength!" Calvin said as he suddenly opened the glass door

Without elaborating on the process, two years later, a miracle appeared, and that is—Yu Yifeng! ... The first human to be perfectly transformed by genetic modification

This is ... ... a spider robot

Yu Yifeng, the fortunate one who emerged from a million fertilized eggs, is currently the only successful case in human history, a miracle that cannot be replicated. His cellular metabolic capacity is three times that of an average person, his neural response speed is ten times that of an ordinary individual, and his lifespan is twenty times longer. In other words, Captain Yu Yifeng's normal lifespan exceeds 1,500 years... This astonishing example illustrates... that the Perfect Essence is effective for humanity! This is a divine blessing, a sign of God's favor towards him, yet it has triggered the greatest greed in the human world!" He may express his sighs, his sentiments, or his anger.

This is a metal corridor that stretches for a hundred meters, surrounded by corridors leading in various directions, making it quite complex. Calvin has lived on the Moon for five years and has long since adapted to the environment here. Judging by his physique, he must exercise regularly and runs very swiftly

In fact, he still concealed a certain point from his team members: there had been successful cases of perfectionism long ago, and that was their captain... Yu Yifeng

This matter is quite lengthy to explain; it is not that he intentionally concealed it, but rather that his superiors required him to maintain strict confidentiality

He quickened his pace and reached the top floor in less than two minutes

Because the fertilized egg shares the same genes as a human, yet does not truly qualify as a human in the strictest sense, using it for experiments reduces certain moral and ethical risks. Many scientists still adhere to professional ethics, and there are very few who are willing to conduct actual human trials

The two spheres were spotted by Yifeng, and the electronic eye immediately emitted a red light

Calvin is standing in a glass room. He is a tall Western man, approximately in his forties, with a flushed face and a very agitated demeanor. "Everyone is equal. What gives them the right to want to control everything? What gives them that right? What gives them that right?"

More than twenty years ago, after the initial prototype of the lunar base was established, human governments eagerly conducted related experiments

They have lost the totipotency of the fertilized egg and can no longer divide or differentiate. The metabolic capacity of these cells is very strong, and their lifespan is also quite high, with various indicators greatly surpassing those of a normal person. However, after these cells are transplanted into the maternal body, they still cannot divide. These fertilized eggs that cannot divide cannot develop into a human; no matter how remarkable they are, they remain just a single cell, and thus the experiment naturally fails

Perfect substances are non-renewable materials. Although their quantity is substantial, they remain finite. Therefore, it is impossible to waste them on animals on a large scale. Thus, the first batch of experimental subjects is—human fertilized eggs

Immediately afterward, he quickly ran out of the door

As long as you catch me within five minutes, I will give you this remote control

Yu Yifeng did not dare to fire directly, fearing that as soon as he shot, Calvin would detonate the bomb. He quickly pursued from behind.

No, you do not understand!" Calvin shook his head, pointed in the direction of the Earth, and shouted, "God has already made the choice for us! Those who do not deserve to possess the perfect element have been completely destroyed... Now, we humanity are about to enter a new era!

In the first experiment, governments from various countries selected approximately 100,000 fertilized eggs from the human gene pool. Unfortunately, for various reasons, the first batch of experiments failed completely. At that time, the lunar base was not fully developed, and various technologies did not meet the standards, resulting in a high mortality rate of the fertilized eggs

There is no way for Yu Yifeng to refute this; he is aware of this information but has not thought it through in detail. This issue is too complex; in every era, the majority of the world's resources are concentrated in the hands of a small number of people. ... However, this time the perfect element is different from money, oil, and the like; it is something that can completely change a person's life.

However, there are also a very small number of successful cases. Strangely, after these fertilized eggs underwent perfect transformation, they actually developed into mature human cells

However, perfection is ultimately limited and is a non-renewable product. This also means that only one in a thousand people is qualified to become... a superhuman

Everyone aspires to become a post-human, everyone desires a lifespan 20 times longer! Especially those rulers who are nearing the end of their lives; they have already consumed a significant amount of social resources, yet they remain unsatisfied, yearning to live even longer...

There is no other choice, so Yu Yifeng can only temporarily ease the other party's emotions, "Currently, the application of perfect ingredients has not made any breakthroughs, and the success rate for adults is zero! Therefore, there is no need to consider such issues for the time being"

"Is that a... remote control?" A sense of extreme unease surged within him, and Yu Yifeng silently lamented. He had dealt with Calvin before, who was extremely paranoid and difficult to communicate with. If he accidentally triggered the bomb, then everyone in the entire building would be doomed

He shouted loudly, taking a controller out of his pocket, and roared, "Yu Yifeng, please tell me, who is that one in a thousand? Who is qualified to be that one in a thousand?"

Although it is unclear what Calvin intends to do, Yu Yifeng immediately rushed over, closely following behind.

In the narrow stairwell, Yi Feng moved at full speed, his actions resembling those of a specter. Climbing, jumping, and rushing, he took three to five steps at a time, effortlessly leaping a whole floor in a single bound. His powerful physical fitness and exceptional adaptability to the environment allowed him to perform movements that completely surpassed those of an ordinary human. It would not be an exaggeration to describe him as 'superhuman'.

Five minutes, only five minutes

The room where Calvin is located is made of special glass, which cannot be shattered by bullets, nor can anyone directly break in.

Throughout the journey, Calvin's voice occasionally echoed from a nearby broadcast, leaving one to wonder whether it was directed at Yu Yifeng or if he was merely speaking to himself

In just a few seconds, the distance between the two individuals had narrowed.

Animal cells are much more complex than plant cells, especially in humans, the only intelligent beings on Earth, who possess 46 chromosomes and over 39,000 genes. The mechanisms of action of perfect substances are also more intricate. With current human technological means, there is fundamentally no way to uncover the mysteries within; we can only explore and study through large-scale experimental methods

However, the human government did not give up; instead, they saw hope in the situation. Subsequently, they mobilized even greater forces for the second experiment, managing to collect over one million fertilized eggs

Suddenly, two iron spheres appeared on one side of the corridor, each the size of a basketball. At the front, they had two electronic eyes resembling those of a creature, capable of rotating freely in a 360-degree range. Surrounding their bodies were eight metal legs, as thick as chopsticks, resembling those of a spider