Chapter 1: The Arrival of the Mutation

As a ray of sunlight penetrated the clouds and illuminated the earth in the early morning, numerous black spheres emerged on the surface of the sea, densely covering the water. Then, amidst the struggles of the monsters within, the membranes were torn apart, revealing various forms of monsters that rushed towards the city in a frantic manner

The faces of the crowd were ashen, and after witnessing this dissection, none were without their clothes soaked in cold sweat

During the conversation, the anatomists in the dissection room had completely removed the black film, revealing before everyone a curled-up green creature. Its entire body was green, and once the anatomists unfolded it, one could see a layer of white scales resembling human abdominal muscles on its chest and abdomen. Its head bore some resemblance to that of a lizard, with a full row of sharp teeth exposed in its mouth, and its two eyes were unconsciously blinking open and closed. Its entire body was green, and once the anatomists unfolded it, one could see a layer of white scales resembling human abdominal muscles on its chest and abdomen. Its head bore some resemblance to that of a lizard, with a full row of sharp teeth exposed in its mouth, and its two eyes were unconsciously blinking open and closed.

However, the results that occurred on June 1 differ significantly from the calculations made by scientists. Firstly, we inferred that these small meteorites would burn up due to friction with the atmosphere. In reality, based on the data we obtained, 1,867 meteorite fragments, even the smallest ones measuring only 10 centimeters, successfully passed through the atmosphere and scattered into the ocean

How could it be possible to complete the mobilization of millions of troops in such a short period of time

One by one, the humans, who were completely unaware of the truth, were torn to pieces in front of the ferocious monsters and then devoured

Zhou Yuantao, sitting next to me, is not much inferior to Ren Zhigang in marine biology research. He took off his glasses, gently wiped them, and sighed, saying, "I’m afraid there is no way. In the entire four oceans, there are billions of these black spheres, and they cannot be stopped by human effort. Moreover, we discovered them too late."

Its limbs are strong and powerful, especially its claws, which are solid and sharp, exuding a sense of oppressive danger. After observing its toes, it is quickly concluded that this green monster can walk upright like a human. Through dissection, the developed muscles and strong bones suggest that its running speed will be astonishing

The enormous commotion caused the entire black sphere to become agitated. From a small opening, a green, four-fingered claw suddenly emerged, waving frantically as if trying to struggle its way through the narrow gap.

The surface of the black sphere is merely a thin layer of black membrane, seemingly fragile enough to break at a touch. However, in the dissection room, a cutting tool was employed. The early dissections had already confirmed the toughness of this membrane to an astonishing degree. During the first dissection, the sharp surgical knife could not make the slightest impact on it.

There is no need for Wu Xinzhe to remind us; after the discovery of the monster, which unhesitatingly devoured life, those present have already stood up in a rush, beginning to disperse towards their respective duties. There is no longer a need to understand Ren Zhigang's series of research data, as the results have already been revealed

It is precisely these reasons that led us to regard this rare meteor shower in human history as a day-long atmospheric fireworks display

Chen Guozhao, dressed in the uniform of a rear admiral, said: "Is there really no way to stop their growth"

Ren Zhigang's expression was serious as he said: "Commander Zhao, their evolution is already unstoppable. Based on various inferences, their growth period only requires seven days to complete from nothing to maturity. It has also been mentioned that they are extremely aggressive; once they reach maturity, they will break out and surge onto the coastal land. As for the extent of the impact, further research is still needed." It has also been mentioned that they are extremely aggressive; once they reach maturity, they will break out and surge onto the coastal land. As for the extent of the impact, further research is still needed.

In the passageway of the dissection room, two staff members pushed a cart into the dissection room. A tempered glass tank filled with seawater contained a black sphere with a diameter of half a meter, drifting and sinking in the seawater, rising and falling in sync with the movement of the cart

After half a minute, the black sphere gradually quieted down, and the anesthetic finally took effect

Just the thought of the consequences of the deduction made everyone present tremble uncontrollably

The leaders at all levels, despite being mentally prepared, could not hide their astonishment upon seeing a series of videos on the LCD screen, engaging in continuous discussions.

The dissection continues, but the numerous individuals in the observation room all wear furrowed brows

We discovered that this anomaly occurred on June 4, when a fishing vessel operating offshore caught this black sphere at a depth of 53 meters. On the 5th, a naval submarine found a large number of these black spheres in the deep sea.

The dissection data was quickly delivered to the observation room. As everyone gazed at the formidable data on the computer, a profound silence enveloped the room. Several biological researchers were the first to regain their composure, beginning to organize and analyze the data. Half an hour later, a final report appeared on the large LCD screen in the observation room.

Two hours later, Ren Zhigang stood in front of an LCD screen in a secret conference hall, his face pale as he looked at the dozens of high-ranking officials below, whose mere cough could shake the entire nation. He spoke in a deep voice: "One week ago, on June 1, the meteorite belt discovered on May 25 officially collided with Earth. After extensive calculations and simulations by numerous experts from several developed countries, this small meteorite belt, consisting of 1,867 pieces with a maximum diameter of only 35 centimeters and a minimum of 10 centimeters, will completely burn up due to friction with the atmosphere, posing no threat to Earth."

At that very moment, Wu Xinzhe, who was in charge of the Central Intelligence Agency, felt his phone vibrate. After answering, his face turned pale within just a few seconds, and he said in a deep voice: "I just received news that a large number of monsters have landed in the Indian Ocean, where the meteorite fragments first made landfall..."

On the coast, an unquantifiable black sphere emerged from the water, shattering as it drifted ashore. With its arrival, a variety of monstrous beings appeared, emitting thunderous roars as they rapidly advanced inland. The villages, towns, and cities established by the sea were suddenly engulfed in a frenzy of monsters

The black sphere, having left the seawater, reacted violently, shaking intensely, with the black membrane occasionally bulging at various impact points.

The chilling sound of alarms, the bewildered and ignorant people, together create a vivid picture of the apocalypse approaching

Another change is that we have inferred that these meteorite fragments will not have an impact on Earth. However, what I need to address today is precisely the issue at hand. These meteorite fragments from outer space carry a type of mutated gene that we have yet to study. Upon entering the ocean, they have mutated in conjunction with the ocean's plankton, resulting in biological phenomena that do not belong to the life forms of our Earth

Even at this moment, the developed coastal cities remain oblivious. The perplexing evacuation orders issued by the city authorities have yet to be understood... Most citizens are still lost in their dreams, and those who rise early go about their routines as usual, continuing along their established paths of life.

Almost immediately, the central command transmitted orders to each coastal city. The troops receiving the instructions moved towards their destination at the fastest speed under the strictest orders. The brevity of time required no study, no consultation with the general staff, and certainly no need to determine any marching routes. There was only one command: to reach the coastal defense positions as quickly as possible

The messages in Wu Xinzhe's phone kept coming in, all of which were from intelligence personnel distributed across various countries relaying the latest information. Without needing to look, he already knew what these messages were about

Once the entire monstrous form of the creature was revealed before the crowd, even those who had become accustomed to the bizarre creatures encountered in previous dissections could not help but gasp in shock. Just from some dissection data, one could imagine that once this monster grew violent, it would undoubtedly possess the capability to tear apart all those present in an instant.

The anatomists had long anticipated this situation and calmly picked up a nearby anesthetic syringe, quickly injecting the anesthetic into the outstretched claw. This dosage of anesthetic would instantly incapacitate even an elephant; however, the creature being injected reacted even more violently, with its remarkably resilient membrane tearing apart in several places.

Under the cutter, the thin film only made a small incision before coming to a halt

According to calculations based on the length, speed, and flight trajectory of this meteorite belt, the collisions with Earth will continue for an entire day, starting from the first meteorite that impacts the planet, perfectly aligning with the Earth's rotation. More importantly, through the efforts of various countries and a series of complex calculations, it has been ultimately determined that even if some meteorites do not burn up completely due to friction with the atmosphere, they will not pose a threat to Earth. The calculations indicate that the landing points of these small meteorites are distributed across the four major oceans of the Earth.

Once the report was completed, Ren Zhigang and a group of authoritative biologists immediately took the report and boarded an armed helicopter that had long been waiting outside, disappearing into the night sky

Soon, with the assistance of machinery, the black sphere was placed onto the dissection table and secured

It seems to be a signal, as black spheres have emerged one after another from the waters along the coastlines of the world

Zhao Haishan stood up and directly asked: "We just want to know if there is any way to hinder their evolution, or how significant their impact on us is."

The coastal areas are at risk

Ren Zhigang acknowledged the urgency of the situation and stated: "We cannot ascertain the exact number of these spheres; they are distributed across the four oceans of the Earth, permeating the entire world. This means that the phenomenon occurring in our waters is not an isolated incident, but rather one that has affected the global scale. According to intelligence reports, coastal countries have already identified this situation."

The three-day dissection study indicates through a series of data that each black sphere harbors a monster-like organism. Preliminary findings suggest that there are as many as seven different forms, and this number is rapidly increasing, with various types being incalculable. This monster-like organism is highly aggressive and poses a significant danger

Somewhat resembling the large tail of a crocodile, it is covered with a thick layer of small green scales. Occasionally, when it moves, one can foresee the strength of this tail.

On the LCD screen, a sphere the size of a fist is visibly growing at a perceivable speed

In the entire observation room, there stood more than a dozen individuals, all of whom were authoritative biological experts, as well as military generals from the navy and army, all solemnly gazing at the black sphere, creating an atmosphere of great seriousness. A small dissection, yet behind it lies a catastrophe that could sweep across the globe. Each research analysis report from various countries has caused a seismic shock of magnitude ten within the upper echelons of the nations.

The staff switched the display on the LCD screen, revealing footage transmitted back from military satellites

The large autopsy room was entirely white, with a dozen armed soldiers standing around its perimeter. In the center of the room was a metal autopsy table, with rows of dissection tools arranged on top. Five personnel responsible for the autopsy stood in front of the table, composed and methodically carrying out various preparatory tasks before the dissection.

Ren Zhigang, who is in charge of the entire dissection operation, picked up the internal phone and said, "We can begin!"

At this point, Ren Zhigang paused for a moment, allowing the prominent figures below to digest the information.

3:00 AM on June 7, 2013, National Oceanic Biological Research Institute

After a few minutes, one of the anatomists turned and nodded towards the observation room adjacent to the dissection room

Ren Zhigang let out a slight sigh and said, "Compared to yesterday, they are even more fierce and impatient. Their growth has surpassed our understanding of biology. Through research, from their emergence to their current state, it has only taken seven days. It is still impossible to determine the completion time of their growth. I hope this dissection experiment can provide us with the most accurate time data."