Chapter 005: The Peculiar Body

Li Heng then cooperatively relaxed the muscle control in his hands. This time, the syringe was inserted, drawing out a small vial of fresh blood. Subsequently, this small vial was sent outside for analysis

The researchers in the laboratory outside are currently in a state of disarray. They have prepared to confront a human with genetic mutations, yet the results produced by the instruments have left them astonished

At the same time, he also understood the thoughts of this person named Li Heng—let's still refer to him as human, after all, he still appears to be an ordinary human on the outside

Zou Yi then spoke, saying: "Model number 2237, display model"

"Blood draw preparation." Zou Yi's voice sounded as the personnel outside operated the syringe towards Li Heng's arm

However, he did not think too much about it, knowing that it did not matter. Currently, Li Heng's project is still classified as Level 3 confidentiality. Wang Ziyun, with his medical doctor's degree, has Level 3 access, while Wang Fantian has Level 1 access. At this point, no one can find fault in reviewing the research project.

Immediately thereafter, Li Heng underwent a comprehensive CT imaging examination of his entire body. In addition, samples of saliva from the oral cavity, skin tissue, hair, and other materials were collected and sent for research and analysis

His muscle structure is also more complex, with muscle tissue forming countless tiny spring-like structures, and his explosive power is dozens of times that of a human

"Yes." A firm and steady male voice sounded, and the artificial intelligence numbered 1003 immediately took control of the research institute's defense and control systems, sealing off all external communications, while the metal doors of the institute closed tightly.

Wang Fantian turned to look at his son, who maintained an expressionless face, and without undermining the situation, nodded and said: "Indeed, first let me see the current research data."

The complex physical mutations that appeared before may seem impressive, but they are merely special anomalies; there were many organisms in the dinosaur era, a billion years ago, that were far more powerful than them

However, the stable and infinitely dividing ordered cells signify one of humanity's ultimate dreams—immortality

As he read hetushu.com, Prince Yun could not help but smile. Li Heng probably never imagined that what he thought was a brief life of less than a hundred years would one day transform into an endless existence. I wonder if he now has his own dreams.

Zou Yi issued a command to the intelligence of the research institute, and moments later, Wang Fantian and his son entered the laboratory

It is not a form of immortality akin to the "rejuvenation" of a lighthouse jellyfish, nor is it the chaotic proliferation of cancer cells that endlessly divide, but rather a wise being with a human appearance, maintaining its existence in the world through a form of enduring immortality

Zou Yi saw two people approaching, at which point he had already removed his helmet. After shaking hands with Wang Fantian, he spoke: "President Wang, you must be here today for Li Heng. We have already conducted a preliminary physical examination and analysis on him, and the results are quite astonishing"

Upon seeing the incoming hospital bed, everyone temporarily halted their ongoing tasks, as the supervisor had just informed them to prioritize the physical examination of Li Heng

Researchers have only just begun their analysis, and it is still unclear what all of Li Heng's abilities are. In fact, even through glass, he can perceive the vibrations of people's bodies outside through slight tremors in the ground, allowing him to decipher what they are saying and doing.

Finally, Zou Yi presented the most important discovery: "In the past, we have studied many cancer cells that can divide indefinitely, among which the most significant is the HeLa cell line. Unlike other ordinary human cells, this cell line does not undergo senescence and can continue to divide indefinitely"

The emergence of immortal humans will cause a tremendous upheaval within the Hongmeng Alliance, and once the news leaks, it will lead to a scramble from the Free Trade Alliance.

A tough membrane formed by countless cells beneath the skin creates a dense network structure that can significantly weaken external impact forces

While the researchers were busy working, a mechanical prompt sounded within the research institute: "Received an application from https://www.hetushu.com, please verify."

Prince Yun returned and said: "I only knew that he had health issues, I did not expect it to be such a serious problem"

The life of an individual is brief and narrow. Even if you are a generation's pride, possessing the world, in the end, you will merely turn into a handful of yellow earth

Zou Yi nodded upon hearing this, turned around to reassure some of the new researchers who were still unclear about the situation, and continued with the previous work. This matter was no longer something he could handle, so he could only wait for the results with peace of mind

No longer hesitating, Wang Fantian immediately made a decision and said: "Number 1003, take over all communication signals of the research institute, and all internal personnel are prohibited from leaving"

After reviewing the applicants and the project again, he remarked with some surprise, "What a coincidence, could it be that they already knew?"

Zou Yi and a few others walked in, and he spoke: "Everyone should have seen the video report just now. This is a completely new mutation that we have never encountered before, so we must be cautious in every step we take"

Wang Fantian was taken aback upon hearing this; he had originally intended to let Wang Ziyun come to the research center alone while he stayed at the university with his wife and daughter, after all, he was merely an acquaintance of his son

The human model ahead timely displays the heartbeat and the flow of blood within the vessels. Zou Yi continued, "The increased blood volume exerts greater pressure on the inner walls of the blood vessels throughout the body. An ordinary person would have suffered a rupture of the blood vessels and died long ago, but his vascular walls possess extremely high strength, easily withstanding the pressure brought by the large volume of blood. This means that all the muscles in his body can receive more nutrients within the same timeframe."

If it truly comes to that point, it is uncertain how many of the nearly 10 billion people on Earth will remain in the end

A silvery mechanical arm reached out, equipped with a small syringe. It was no longer the ordinary fine syringe of the past, but rather one made of specially designed high-strength material

Zou Yi pointed to the bones in the model at https://wwwhetushu.com, stating: "His bones exhibit a phenomenon of metallization, possessing certain metallic properties. The yield strength of the bones exceeds 600 megapascals and can withstand greater deformation without fracturing, with strength surpassing that of conventional steel. Based on the current his body can endure, it is also possible that he possesses a small, controllable magnetic field."

On the other hand, researchers analyzing blood cells have also presented some anomalous data. These cells, which appear to be indistinguishable from human blood to the naked eye, are actually more similar to the electrocytes of electric eels, which are functionally dozens of times more powerful

Wang Ziyun recalled the scene of his first encounter with Li Heng. At that time, after observing his own actions, he asked about his dreams, and he posed the same question to Li Heng. Li Heng's response at that moment was:

Li Heng was placed in a glass chamber, and from the inside, the surroundings were no longer transparent glass, but rather white walls

Wang Fantian gazed silently at the human model before him, while Wang Ziyun, standing nearby, finally understood why Li Heng had asked him to call his father over

Soon, Li Heng passed through a large metal door and arrived at a larger laboratory

Zou Yi pointed to the heart and said: "An average adult's heart beats approximately 70 times per minute, pumping about 5 liters of blood each minute. However, his heart can propel dozens of liters of blood throughout the body per minute, with each beat pushing around ten times the amount of blood compared to an ordinary person"

Then, Wang Fantian said to Zou Yi: "I am now taking over this research institute with Level 1 authority. You and the researchers continue with the analysis work"

Zou Yi looked at the results provided by the DNA sequencer and murmured, "I thought it was a genetic mutation, but you have transformed into something that is no longer even human."

"Hoo—" Wang Fantian let out a sigh. He had not anticipated that today would yield such a result. As a middle-aged man who had already traversed more than half of his life, the sudden appearance of a truly immortal and wise being before him inevitably stirred his heart.

Seeing Zou Yi leave, Wang He and Tushufan Tian looked at their silent son beside them and asked, "You knew everything beforehand, so you insisted that I come over?"

Taking a deep breath, he spoke: "All of Li Heng's cells possess this characteristic of infinite division. Blood cells, skin cells, oral epithelial cells. As long as there is a suitable culture environment, they can continue to divide indefinitely in the cell culture medium"

At that time, the prince firmly invited him to come over, and only then did he follow him to the research institute. Upon hearing Zou Yi's words, he quickly understood the crux of the matter.

As the syringe was withdrawn, no fresh blood oozed from Li Heng's arm; the blood vessels instantly constricted and closed, returning to their original state within a few seconds. This caused the mechanical arm, which was poised to assist in stemming the bleeding, to halt its subsequent actions, while the researchers outside simultaneously recorded every detail.

The others nodded in agreement, as this explanation seemed quite reasonable given the current situation

They are capable of accumulating voltage through asymmetric cell membrane structures, storing and releasing energy, akin to batteries flowing through blood vessels that transport energy throughout the body

A transparent blue human body model projection appeared before the three individuals, with the brain, internal organs, and blood vessels all glowing red, clearly visible

In addition, the images formed, along with other test data, also indicate that Li Heng's internal body structure is significantly different from that of an average person

The conglomerates that control the business alliance have a stronger desire for immortality compared to the senior personnel of the Hongmeng. In order to seize immortal humanity from Hongmeng, they may even resort to initiating a nuclear war

Researchers outside are continuously summarizing research data, indicating that human genes are complex and intricate. Even minor mutations can potentially lead to severe consequences—random and disorderly mutations often signify dreadful pathological changes

The large transparent inner chamber on the left is surrounded by bulletproof glass made of composite materials, and inside are various detection instruments. On the right, numerous researchers are operating various devices to view and analyze data, as well as organize reports.

The work done by hetushucom.com is commendable. Wang Fantian unexpectedly praised his son's actions, and a hint of a smile appeared on his serious face: "When a friend is in trouble, one must lend a helping hand"

Seeing everyone nod in agreement, Zou Yi continued, "Now, let us proceed with the research work according to the new protocol for studying unknown organisms. Everyone, please begin."

A researcher looked at the strange data and quietly said, "So, is this an alien?"

However, Li Heng's genes have become unrecognizable, yet the effects manifested are almost entirely positive, which is simply astonishing. Rather than being described as a genetic mutation, it would be more accurate to say it is an evolution meticulously crafted by a civilization that transcends humanity

Upon hearing this, Zou Yi raised his head, coming back to his senses from the pile of complex genetic testing data. After checking, he realized it was an application that had been scheduled a few hours earlier

Li Heng, standing behind a layer of glass, couldn't help but curl the corners of his mouth upon hearing this; it was as if he had directly expelled himself from Earth.

The genetic similarity between humans and mice is 85%, while the genetic similarity between humans and bananas is 60%. Currently, Li Heng's genetic similarity to humans falls between these two figures; rather than saying he is human, it would be more accurate to describe him as a certain unknown carbon-based intelligent life form that resembles a human.

Then, Zou Yi pointed to the area of the kidneys below, which exhibited a deep blue hue intermingled with red. A series of data appeared, and Zou Yi introduced: "His kidney area contains many highly efficient energy storage tissues, which can store a large amount of bioelectric energy. We speculate that he can not only obtain caloric energy from conventional food and convert it into stored electrical energy, but also directly acquire the energy necessary for survival by accessing external electric currents."

The normal blood pressure values for an adult are a systolic pressure of 120 millimeters of mercury and a diastolic pressure of 80 millimeters of mercury. However, the internal pressure within Li Heng's blood vessels has exceeded these values by several times. Nevertheless, his resilient and elastic blood vessels can easily withstand the forces that would cause the blood vessels of an ordinary person to rupture

All lofty ambitions and the entanglements of love and hate ultimately dissolve into nothingness in the face of death; individual dreams are merely a form of self-comfort within the brief span of a lifetime