Chapter 1: Extreme Horror

Zheng Zha had been watching Zhan Lan's movements. This petite woman had a firm and ample bosom. He hadn't noticed it while she was running away, but at this moment, recalling how she had pressed against him earlier, he felt as if he could still remember that soft sensation on his chest. Especially seeing her now patting her chest, the fullness of her bosom was swaying continuously, causing him to quickly avert his gaze.

Li Xiaoyi watched as the alien continuously sprayed saliva from its mouth. He had just managed to swallow when the alien's enormous tongue pierced through his shoulder. The tongue, filled with sharp teeth, moved at an incredible speed, so much so that even Zheng Zha could only vaguely see a shadow. Then, Li Xiaoyi was dragged by the alien towards the corner of the corridor.

Zheng Zha gritted his teeth and continued to run down the corridor, covering a distance of over 100 meters. It was only when he saw a large steel door appear at the side of the corridor that he rushed in, holding onto Zhan Lan.

No, I do not think so... Looking at those fragments of flesh, I said: "I have conducted a small number of dissection experiments, and most of these fragments are crushed bones, along with the unpalatable and filthy parts of the internal organs. Moreover, look here, these are fragments of the scapula; I have already found three different fragments of scapula. Therefore, I believe that the alien took away as much flesh as it could, leaving behind the remains of three corpses.

Ah! No! Brother Zhang, Brother Zheng, please save me... I don't want to die

Upon encountering three corpses at midnight, he silently crouched down. He wiped a bit of blood with his hand, brought it to his nose, and said: "They have been dead for approximately four to five hours"

Chu Xuan smiled calmly and said, "Perhaps monkeys cannot, but what if the things they create are intelligent computers? Computers can neither live nor die; they can record our horror films and allow us to experience this infinite terror until we die, or break through our limits in fear to unlock the genetic locks, and then earn enough reward points to leave. What do you think of my reasoning?"

Gene lock? Humanity? Everyone turned to look at the self-indulgent senior military scientist. At that moment, a sudden cry for help and screams echoed from the depths of the corridor, growing increasingly desperate and agonizing. After more than ten seconds, these voices finally vanished without a trace.

Zheng Zha's physical fitness is indeed very strong, and carrying someone feels almost effortless to him. After running through several passages, he suddenly realized that he was lost. In his earlier panic, he had only known to keep running forward, but after covering such a long distance, he still had not found Zhang Jie and the others. In other words, they had already become separated from the main group.

Zheng Zha was taken aback for a moment and shouted, "What nonsense are you talking about! Hurry up and run!" After saying this, he intended to push aside Zhan Lan and stand up.

Run! Damn it! There are three xenomorphs!

Imagine for yourselves, after monkeys reach this extreme, they transform into humans. If a human were to reach such an extreme, what would they become?

Zheng Zha and Zhan Lan were both taken aback, and they exchanged glances for a long time. Then, with a tacit understanding, they turned their gaze towards the iron bunk bed behind them... the steel bars.

Everyone else turned to look at him. Zhan Lan touched his forehead and said, "I remember that the queen refers to the female alien that can lay eggs among the aliens, which is several times larger than the ordinary alien. Are you referring to this type of alien?"

Zheng Zha, Zero Hour, and Overlord were the first to regain their senses. Both Zero Hour and Overlord did the same thing; they simultaneously gripped the grenades in their hands, with the other hand pulling the pin, ready to throw this only weapon the moment the alien appeared. Only Zheng Zha, gritting his teeth, charged towards that direction. He remembered the words he had once said: he would never abandon any of his companions. Just moments ago, he had indeed heard Li Xiaoyi's cry for help. Ready to throw this only weapon the moment the alien appeared, Zheng Zha gritted his teeth and charged towards that direction. He remembered the words he had once said: he would never abandon any of his companions. Just moments ago, he had indeed heard Li Xiaoyi's cry for help.

Zhan Lan firmly grasped his collar and said: "I have very few enhanced physical attributes; aside from endurance, my running speed is certainly lacking. Please carry me as we run together.

As soon as he finished speaking, Zero and the Overlord suddenly crouched down to the ground. A hint of fear appeared in the eyes of both men, especially in Zero's. He urgently whispered, "Something is not right, there is danger..."

Zheng Zha and the others had originally stopped vomiting, but upon hearing the term "meat quantity," they suddenly retched and vomited again, this time bringing up even their gastric juices

At midnight, he coldly stared at the corridor and said: "It was those three little rascals... They were attacked.

Chu Xuan nodded and said: "Yes, it refers to this type of aberration. It is nearly ten times more powerful than ordinary aberrations, and without heavy weaponry, it is simply impossible to inflict any damage on it. Moreover, the worst part is that we stand out too much."

Yes, a lock. Humanity's potential has only been unleashed for a little over 120 years, after which it was sealed for various inexplicable reasons. Therefore, from ancient humans to modern humans, our level of evolution has actually been minimal. In fact, in the last several tens of thousands of years, there has been no evolution in humanity at all. Perhaps you might argue that technological progress has made humanity much more advanced than tens of thousands of years ago, but this is merely the accumulation of knowledge and has nothing to do with the evolution of humanity itself. The evolution of humanity has gradually come to a standstill.

Zheng Zha clenched his fist, and with a sudden thought, he said: "If I exert all my strength and combine it with a momentary burst of internal energy, how much destructive power would the steel bar I throw possess?"

Unfortunately, this state did not last long. When he cautiously looked to the left from the intersection, he was suddenly startled, and in an instant, this indescribable state vanished without a trace, leaving him with nothing but profound fear.

The more Zheng Zha thought, the more he felt a deep sense of grief and indignation. He struck a nearby steel bar, which was as thick as his arm, with a powerful punch, and with a loud bang, it was actually dented in. Instantly, both he and Zhan Lan stared at each other in astonishment.

Zheng Zha was equally astonished. He attempted once more to strike another steel bar of the bed with a powerful punch. This time, he delivered a full-force blow, and the steel bar was completely bent, causing the bed to topple over as well. Even Zheng Zha himself was left bewildered as he looked at his own fist.

In the genes of humanity, from the oldest single-celled organisms to multicellular life, from fish to amphibians, there has been a continuous and gradual evolution leading to the genes of modern humans. In fact, everything is reflected in the decoding of genes. Do you know what has emerged in the more than 120 years of human genetic coding? Let me tell you, a lock has appeared

The left side of the corridor was piled high with indescribable fragments of flesh, no longer resembling that of a human being. Bones, internal organs, minced meat, and many filthy and sordid items were all heaped together. Apart from some torn pieces of clothing scattered on the ground, no one could be certain that the fragments of flesh here had once belonged to a human.

Zheng Zha did not dare to retort; at this moment, he was all too familiar with the expression and gaze of Zhan Lan. Over the past ten years spent in the mundane world, he had seen several good girls display such expressions and gazes towards him. He understood that remaining silent and taking action might be the best choice at this time

Wow, when did you gain such strength

Zhan Lan let out a sigh, patting her chest as she said, "That scared me to death. Just now, I was so frightened that my hands and feet went weak. It was both disgusting and terrifying; this is much scarier than the aliens in the movies.

Zheng Zha sighed and said, "Let’s go take a look. If we happen to discover any aliens, we can eliminate them as well... The aliens should be quite weak now, right"

Chu Xuan waved his hand and said: "We need a substance similar to adrenaline, which can only be produced by the human body. The most critical point is... it is highly toxic. I believe you have heard the story of an elderly woman who lifted a car with one hand to save her grandson trapped under the wheel. This is a true fact, but shortly after, this elderly woman passed away. Scientists found extremely trace amounts of this substance in her blood.

At this moment, Zhang Jie and the other four had already disappeared without a trace. Zheng Zha could no longer say much. The explosive shockwave behind them could only hinder the alien for a brief moment. If they did not run faster, the two of them would simply die here. Gritting his teeth, he held onto Zhan Lan and charged forward, while the little woman obediently pressed her face against Zheng Zha's chest.

Zhan Lan seemed to sense something; an unnatural flush appeared on her face. In any case, she put down her hands and the book, smiling as she said, "I told you that the automatic sensing function of this door can definitely be turned off. Otherwise, anyone could come and go freely into your bedroom, wouldn't that mean you have no privacy at all?"

Zheng Zha gritted his teeth and said, "My enhanced qualities are the highest, so I might as well take a look at my past."

Zheng Zha wailed and then vomited. He leaned against the wall and retched violently. Seeing that there was no danger, everyone else rushed over. Then, Zhan Lan, Li Xiaoyi, and Li Shuaixi joined Zheng Zha in his violent vomiting, and even Zhang Jie twitched at the corners of his mouth. Only Lingdian, Bawang, and Chuxuan squatted silently by the pieces of flesh, watching.

Therefore, it is impossible to rely on external forces to unlock the genetic lock; at least with our current level of human technology, it cannot be achieved. To unlock the genetic lock, one must rely on personal effort... Of course, at this moment, we do not even know the direction of our efforts, so we can only speak in vague terms. In any case, I suspect that this space is related to unlocking the genetic lock, and I even suspect... that it is a relic created by the first group of humans who unlocked the genetic lock. Of course, at this moment, we do not even know the direction of our efforts, so we can only speak in vague terms. In any case, I suspect that this space is related to unlocking the genetic lock, and I even suspect... that it is a relic created by the first group of humans who unlocked the genetic lock.

"Food, think about it. To allow a creature the size of a small snake to grow to over two meters tall in a very short period of time, do you really believe it could happen spontaneously? It is impossible; this requires a substantial amount of organic matter and energy. In other words, during this growth period, they must consume food. I have actually been quite curious about this: why haven't they consumed these three corpses? Or perhaps they have already found enough corpses?" Chu Xuan murmured while half-squatting.

As someone living on the edge of life and death, there is often a unique intuition towards danger. At the moment when Zero and the Overlord both crouched down, Zheng Zha simultaneously felt a sense of palpitations. He could not explain what this feeling was; he could only instinctively look back. Suddenly, a massive shadow surged out from the corridor behind him. Due to its incredible speed, only his neural reaction could capture that enormous and terrifying shadow among the crowd. It was a horrifying creature that could only appear in nightmares.

In fact, ever since I watched the movie Alien, I have always believed that this fictional creature represents the most perfect evolution of physical form. It alters its shape and environmental adaptability based on the host's genes, continuously modifying its own genes for evolution, which is remarkably similar to humans who have unlocked their genetic potential

Zhan Lan touched the dented fist imprint on the steel bar, then grabbed Zheng Zha's fist to take a look. To her astonishment, there wasn't even a scratch on his fist. She exclaimed, "No way? Is your fist made of iron? What incredible strength.

"Since we have forgotten to exchange for heavy weapons, let us use this most primitive thing to smash them!" Zheng Zha muttered to himself while twisting a steel bar, and beside him, Zhan Lan was already laughing uncontrollably. When this little woman laughed, her chest trembled, causing Zheng Zha to steal glances from the corner of his eye. It seemed that this little woman was aware of the gaze lingering on her chest; her face turned slightly red, and she even slightly puffed out her chest, making her ample bosom even more noticeable. When this little woman laughed, her chest trembled, causing Zheng Zha to steal glances from the corner of his eye. It seemed that this little woman was aware of the gaze lingering on her chest; her face turned slightly red, and she even slightly puffed out her chest, making her ample bosom even more noticeable.

Survive, no matter how desperate, no matter the circumstances...! ... You will definitely be able to survive!

Due to her position being further back, Zhan Lan was the closest person to Zheng Zha. Her explosive speed was quite lacking, and her location was likely to be affected by the force of the explosion. As Zheng Zha passed by her, he could only lift her up in his arms, and then the shockwave from the explosion hit them, causing both of them to be thrown to the ground.

Zheng Zha and Zhang Jie exchanged wry smiles. He said, "After all, we are different from you. I am just an ordinary white-collar worker. Aside from Zhang Jie, who is a retired soldier, she is a writer, and he is a student. Can you really expect us to possess extensive knowledge or know how to fight?"

No one spoke; they simply cleared the corridor. Zhang Jie also took the Desert Eagle in hand and simultaneously passed a grenade to one person.

In the horror film Alien, the entire commercial ship is only confronted by one alien, and it is this single alien that kills everyone on board except for the protagonist, clearly demonstrating its terrifying power throughout the film

At midnight, suddenly waving his hand, Lingdian said in a low voice: "Perhaps what you are saying makes a lot of sense, but please pay attention to our current situation... The smell of blood is thirty meters to the left ahead, who will go take a look?"

Zhan Lan glanced at the discounted steel bars beside her and said with a smile, "Then why not try it nearby? If the results are good... hee hee, when I go back, I won't tell Lier that you peeked at my chest."

Damn it! I clearly said I wouldn't abandon any of my companions! But at that moment, I was also scared and ran away!

Chu Xuan shook his head and said: "It is impossible. The Xenomorphs actually have their own survival structure, just like a colony of ants or a hive of bees. In a single colony, there can only be one queen; otherwise, internal division within the species would lead to conflict, or the weaker faction would leave the colony. However, this is a closed merchant ship, and there are only a few Xenomorphs here, so it is fundamentally impossible for a second queen to emerge among them.

He silently turned around and grabbed the steel bar that he had broken. Indeed, his strength had reached such a level. Previously, while in the main god space, he had never had the opportunity to test this strength. The steel bar was surprisingly pulled down by his hand, and the sound of it snapping was quite jarring. However, at this moment, the sound brought a peculiar sense of security to Zheng Zha and Zhan Lan.

Chu Xuan also crouched beside the corpses. He traced his fingers over the bullet holes in the chests of two of the bodies, then he gestured again at the body with a large hole in its chest. After a long while, he stood up with a heavy expression and said: "It really is the Queen. This is a disaster. The mission is to eliminate all the aliens, right? If there really is a Queen on the merchant ship... I think we might be doomed.

In the distant ancient times, the ancestors of humanity were still monkeys, no, even earlier than that, during that era, there was an archaeological gap in the emergence of human ancestors. Yes, there is no evidence to indicate why humans suddenly evolved from monkeys to humans. Do not believe the so-called gradual evolution of humanity described in books; that is all deceptive. What millions of years of evolution? Let me tell you, the most advanced genetics informs us that this period lasted only a little over 120 years. Yes, not millions of years, not hundreds of thousands of years, not even a thousand years, but only a brief span of a little over 120 years, during which humanity completed all the necessary conditions for evolving from monkeys to ancient humans.

Perhaps this is the only pleasure at present, Zheng Zha thought to himself while stealing glances. However, upon recalling the three enormous and terrifying nightmare creatures, a sense of near despair rose within him, accompanied by a trace of unyielding defiance against fate

Zhang Jie laughed and said, "Do you think the monkeys of ancient times could have predicted that we would be watching horror movies today? And that there would be countless future high-tech weapons available for exchange? Do you really believe those monkeys could foresee all of this?"

Zheng Zha suddenly asked with a stirring heart: "So what will happen if the gene lock is activated? Will humans become superhumans?"

Zheng Zha felt a stir in his heart, as if he suddenly thought of something. However, when he calmed down and tried to think carefully, he could not recall anything at all

Zheng Zha shouted while running, with Lingdian and Bawang reacting the fastest. The two of them simultaneously threw grenades, and then they turned and ran deeper into the corridor, closely followed by Zhang Jie, Chu Xuan, and Li Shuai Xi.

The previously quiet Zero Hour suddenly asked: "How can the gene lock be unlocked? What medication or something else is needed?"

Zheng Zha and the others truly could not even bring up bile this time; they only felt their internal organs continuously convulsing. Fortunately, Zheng Zha's physical condition far exceeded that of the others. After vomiting for a while, he still managed to retain some mobility, while the others had already vomited to the point of weakness in their limbs, barely able to stand with the support of the walls.

Chu Xuan smiled and said, "Let's go, we should first take a look over there... Moreover, your statement is not entirely correct; didn't I just mention the gene lock? This is the world's most cutting-edge technology, and our country happens to be at the forefront of the world. It can be said that even the United States and some European countries may not know as much as we do.

Zheng Zha's neural reaction speed is astonishing. In the moment of falling, he desperately flipped over, pressing his back against the ground. Zhan Lan then fell onto his chest, and this large-breasted woman looked at him in astonishment. At that moment, she even touched her forehead and chuckled, saying, "You really are a good man."

After standing up, Chu Xuan continued, "In other words, we are very likely to become their food. If it were just the eight of us, it would be one thing; we could gather together and, even if we encountered the aliens, we could always be aware of their situation. But what about the other seven? They have now scattered throughout the merchant ship, and in the eyes of the aliens, they are the most delicious food. In fact, I suspect that all the narrative characters have become alien eggs. Seven narrative characters, excluding that one robot, the worst-case scenario is one queen plus five aliens. This is the situation we are most likely to face.

"In any situation, one can solve problems, possessing an unwavering mindset that will never give up, and will absolutely not perish under any circumstances! This! Is the evolution that occurs after unlocking the genetic lock!"

The other alien tilted its head to look at Zheng Zha, its tongue slowly extending out, transparent saliva dripping continuously onto the ground. Then, the alien let out a roar towards Zheng Zha, the immense sound jolting him back to reality. He cast one last glance at Li Xiaoyi, no, it was a glance at Li Xiaoyi's shattered body, and then he ran back down the corridor without looking back.

Zheng Zha asked curiously, "Is it too conspicuous? What does that mean?"

It is impossible. I have never won against Zhang Jie in a sparring match unless I used internal energy. If I had such great strength, I would have knocked him down with a single punch long ago

Zheng Zha cleared his throat and steadied his mind. The image of Li Xiaoyi, that unremarkable boy, flashed through his mind. Although he appeared somewhat timid, he was indeed a kind-hearted child. Whenever he made a little progress during training, he would smile joyfully and laugh incessantly. He remembered the boy had once said that his greatest dream was to gain strength that surpassed others after his enhancement, so he could return to school and teach a lesson to those who bullied him. Yet now, he had already...

At the very back of the crowd was Li Xiaoyi, who was leaning against the wall. Just a moment ago, he had been so weak from vomiting that he could hardly muster any strength. As Zheng Zha turned to look at him with a terrified expression, the young man could only barely turn his head, and then he was so frightened that he could no longer move.

Chu Xuan nodded and said, "Yes, the current aberrations are still in their juvenile stage. If we have enough firearms to deal with them, they are indeed quite weak at this moment. Aside from a Desert Eagle, haven't you exchanged for any other weapons?"

Zheng Zha looked in disbelief at the steel bar he had interrupted. Zhan Lan touched her forehead and suddenly said: "Perhaps it is because you held back. It is not a deliberate act of mercy; rather, it is because you possess such immense power that you instinctively ease your strength against those around you. Moreover, it is not just about having great strength; your skin shows no signs of rupture at all. My goodness, your skin seems to be even tougher than steel."

All the doors on the merchant ship are equipped with automatic sensing devices that open automatically upon detecting nearby organisms, allowing the two to easily enter the room. As soon as they entered, Zhan Lan jumped out from Zheng Zha's arms and crouched by the steel door, pressing some buttons. After a few presses, the steel door finally closed, and a red light appeared on the door.

Chu Xuan smiled and said: "You must have heard a line of poetry, right? Li Bai's 'Heaven born talents must have their use.' The definition of genetic locks is precisely this. According to what is indicated in our genes, there are no weak individuals among humans; everyone should have their own strengths, and these strengths undoubtedly possess top-tier talent. In fact, humans can indeed reach such talents through training, whether in sports, memory, or intelligence. Therefore, eliminating genetic locks means allowing individuals to determine their talents based on their circumstances. You can become a genius when you need to think, a strongman when you need to exert force, and when it comes to fighting... you can transform into a super warrior who will survive at all costs, even if all the scholars perish, you can still live on. You can transform into a super warrior who will survive at all costs, even if all the scholars perish, you can still live on.

Zheng Zha took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the boundless fear within him. He gently walked towards the left side of the aisle. Due to overwhelming tension, he felt as if he could hear his own heartbeat, and gradually, it seemed he could even sense the subtle fluctuations within his blood vessels. This was a very peculiar sensation, indescribable and enigmatic, yet Zheng Zha experienced a moment of clarity; it felt as though he was only one step away from unlocking the genetic lock.

Li Xiaoyi began to scream frantically, but his strength was clearly insignificant compared to the alien. He seemed to struggle like an infant. The onlookers could only see his hand inching outward at the corner of the corridor, his fingernails scraped off. At this moment, the instinct for survival was fully manifested; even with all his nails torn off, Li Xiaoyi still clung desperately to the corner. His fingers were gradually pulled and ground down, and ultimately, he was dragged into the corridor, leaving only five bloody fingerprints on the wall. In addition, the entire corridor was filled with Li Xiaoyi's extremely tragic wails, accompanied by the sounds of flesh and bone splitting, echoing endlessly.

As Chu Xuan ran, he spoke without regard for the astonished expressions of those around him, continuing at a leisurely pace: "This space, I am not referring to the horror film 'Alien,' but rather the entire horror film reincarnation space. In fact, I have encountered it long ago, though at that time I did not understand its significance. In the site where the skull of the cave dweller was discovered, our country actually found a stone tablet with inscriptions. We have translated most of the text, which can be summarized to mean that when human evolution comes to a complete standstill, horror will once again unlock the human gene lock, propelling human evolution forward... The first batch of humans to unlock the gene lock may have existed in this space since ancient times... The first batch of humans to unlock the gene lock may have existed in this space since ancient times.

Chu Xuan's words had a profound impact on others. As he mentioned, individuals who can casually alter their own strengths and survive in any situation are truly the epitome of human potential maximized to its fullest extent.

The tyrant picked up a few strips of cloth from the ground. He exchanged a glance with Zero, and this Caucasian spoke in a stuttering manner: "It was those three little thugs, and the amount of flesh from the two corpses has disappeared.

This is a mature giant aberration, standing approximately 2.78 meters tall, with a body length exceeding 3 meters including its tail. It has a glossy black exoskeleton, and its large, elongated head extends to its back. Its terrifying mouth is filled with sharp teeth, and what is most frightening is that the tongue protruding from its mouth is also lined with sharp fangs. This is a monster whose mere appearance is enough to terrify an ordinary person.

At the corner of the corridor, a massive, dark-skinned alien creature was frantically tearing apart Li Xiaoyi. The young man was not yet dead; he was struggling and convulsing uncontrollably. The creature's strength was truly astonishing; with a gentle tug of its tooth-filled tongue, his body was effortlessly ripped apart like a piece of paper. Zheng Zha could only see the despairing gaze of the young man, and then the boy's head was crushed by the tongue of one of the aliens.

Zhan Lan hurried over. This room was not very large; apart from a steel bunk bed, there were only some simple pieces of furniture and a wall-mounted television. Just now, Zheng Zha's punch had dented the steel slats of the bed.

Zhang Jie asked curiously, "Then why is it impossible to have a few more queens? After all, with so many debts, what's a few more? It's just another death, after all"

After Chu Xuan and the other two finished their discussion, they returned to the group. He frowned as he looked at the three individuals who were weak and trembling, and said: "Let us leave this place first. The situation is far worse than we imagined; there are already mature third-stage aliens appearing, and... they are likely very close by.

Zheng Zha weighed the steel bar in his hand, then took a deep breath, channeling his inner strength throughout his body. With a loud shout, he hurled the steel bar into the distance. With a resounding crash, the steel bar was embedded into the steel wall, leaving only a few centimeters of its end protruding, while the rest was completely set into the wall. The force of this throw was truly astonishing.