Longevity Martial Arts: Starting from Inner Core Skill

Chapter 1113: Chapter 28: The Terrifying Growth Curve of Dust Beasts (Chu Yue)

Being alone together, he was afraid of an accident happening.

If what happened just now happened again, it would be bad.

Wang Sheng knew what the officer was thinking and said, “Don’t worry, there won’t be any problem, he can’t threaten me.”

Thinking about Wang Sheng’s performance just now, the officer hesitated for a moment but finally nodded, “Alright, Professor Wang Sheng, but you must be careful.”

Of course, before putting down Miao Feng to leave, he reinforced the seal again, making sure Miao Feng couldn’t exert any power.

When the officer left, Wang Sheng looked at Miao Feng and said, “Tell me, why did you try to assassinate me? I should have no conflict with you, and why do you want me to stop the research on Dust Beasts?”

He had no conflict of interest with Miao Feng, and Miao Feng couldn’t possibly be an assassin.

If that’s the case, the reason for trying to assassinate him becomes very intriguing.

He suspected the source lay in the research on Dust Beasts.

Miao Feng seemed very eager to make him stop his research on Dust Beasts.

“Ha ha, a scholar indeed, curious about everything, even after I just tried to assassinate you, you still want to stay with me to find out the truth. Without Dust Beasts, maybe you would be a competent researcher. Unfortunately, beneath the starry sky, there are Dust Beasts…” Miao Feng muttered to himself, then suddenly looked at Wang Sheng, continuing in a very serious tone, “You want to know the truth, then are you ready to bear the truth?”

Wang Sheng smiled and asked in return, “Why else would I let you stay alone?”

“Alright, then I’ll tell you the truth. If you believe it, maybe you’ll give up the research on your own.”

“I’m all ears.” Wang Sheng released the restriction on Miao Feng and even made a cup of tea.

Miao Feng, gazing at the mist rising from the tea, seemed to recall the past: “Professor Wang Sheng, your research on Dust Beasts is extremely advanced, one might say you’re a genius. What you’ve researched has greatly reduced the pressure on the front lines, but when it comes to researching Dust Beasts themselves, have you studied the history of Dust Beasts and the Xinghuo civilization?”

“The history of Dust Beasts and Xinghuo?” Wang Sheng really hadn’t paid attention to that before. After discovering the characteristics of Dust Beasts, all his energy was focused on Dust Beasts themselves.

So he shook his head.

“Indeed, who would study such useless things when it’s better to research weapons that could cause massive damage to Dust Beasts? I used to think that way, too.

Until decades ago, my research stagnated, and I wanted to see if I could get inspired by looking at the source. I started to look at the history of Dust Beasts, only to discover a terrifying truth. Professor Wang Sheng, did you know that Dust Beasts keep getting stronger, but the timing of their strengthening fits very well with the development of certain events.”

Recalling his words, Wang Sheng said, “Related to the Xinghuo civilization itself?”

“Yes, it’s related to our entire Xinghuo civilization. The Xinghuo civilization has experienced a total of six technological explosions. Let’s not talk about the first two, but the last four all happened after Dust Beasts appeared, advancements made under pressure. Each time we made progress, we thought there was hope of defeating Dust Beasts, but coincidentally, the four technological explosions were also the timing of four instances when Dust Beasts grew stronger.

In other words, the stronger our Xinghuo civilization becomes, the more terrifying Dust Beasts will be. And each time, Dust Beasts slightly surpass the Xinghuo civilization. As the upper limit of the Xinghuo civilization increases, the gap between the civilization and Dust Beasts becomes wider.

For instance, this time, Professor Wang Sheng, you developed the Restrictor, suppressing Dust Beasts, but the Dust Beasts suddenly revealed Eighth Realm power. Even with your contingencies, it only stabilized the front line.

Professor Wang Sheng, do you believe it won’t be long before Dust Beasts will progress again? Unless you can immediately produce the next technology, the front line will be suppressed even more severely.

The more we progress, the closer the Xinghuo civilization gets to the abyss…”

Miao Feng’s words plunged Wang Sheng into deep thought.

In fact, he already believed seventy, eighty percent of it.

The main reason being the reminder from Fate Skill.

Not to let the power of the body intervene, not even too strong of a force.

If Miao Feng’s words are true, then it would make sense.

Of course, on the surface, he didn’t change at all and said, “Do you have any evidence?”

“If I had evidence, would I still need to assassinate? Everything I just said is conjecture, without any evidence, purely based on historical research.”

Miao Feng’s expression dimmed slightly.

He also wanted to find decisive evidence.

But after all these years, he didn’t see any hope.

So he switched tactics.

Which was to assassinate.

If there’s a researcher who is too powerful, then assassinate him. It’s only a temporary solution, but at least it could prolong the history of the Xinghuo civilization.

Maybe evidence would be found eventually.

“Based on just conjectures, you commit assassinations. Aren’t you afraid your assumptions are wrong?”

Miao Feng’s eyes showed no confusion, and he said with extreme determination, “Professor Wang Sheng, I asked whether you’re willing to give up your research on Dust Beasts, and your answer was extremely firm, as it’s your belief, and I too have my own beliefs, even if they might be wrong, I must carry them out.”

He once doubted his judgment.

After all, if he guessed wrong, the people he killed would be innocently dead souls.

But ultimately, he stuck to his beliefs.

The Xinghuo civilization can’t continue to develop rapidly for now until a solution is found.

“I see, belief, is it?”

When he tried to assassinate, Miao Feng’s belief was indeed strong.

Wang Sheng fell silent.

Miao Feng continued, “Professor Wang Sheng, although I didn’t succeed in assassinating you, I definitely can’t continue to live. You can think over what I said. Maybe with your talent, you can find the reason… If I had your talent, maybe I wouldn’t have ended up like this!”

If he could have developed the Dust Beast Restrictor, he wouldn’t have studied history at all.

Ultimately reaffirming his belief.

After saying this, Miao Feng did not hesitate at all, severed his heart veins, and died instantly.

Wang Sheng did not stop him.

Someone seeking death, especially someone who tried to assassinate him, he wouldn’t force them to stay.

However, Miao Feng’s purpose was already achieved, as Wang Sheng did become interested in his words.

“This is another direction for investigation.”

Although the officer outside wasn’t eavesdropping, he was still focused on the laboratory.

He sensed someone lost their life force and immediately rushed in, thinking Wang Sheng was harmed.

But soon, he saw Miao Feng’s lifeless body on the ground.

“Professor Wang Sheng, did Miao Feng…?”

“He committed suicide. Collect his body properly for a decent burial!” Wang Sheng didn’t explain much.

The officer originally wanted to ask more, but seeing Wang Sheng’s expression, he still silently called people to collect Miao Feng’s body.

Of course, such a matter had to be reported.

At the same time, with Miao Feng’s death, some hidden individuals began to take action.

While the Xinghuo civilization was still investigating the assassination case, a series of major events occurred within the civilization.

Several researchers were assassinated one after another.

Many important researchers died, causing significant losses to the Xinghuo civilization.

“Investigate thoroughly. I want to see which force is so bold!”

“If my guess is correct, it’s likely one of Miao Feng’s backup plans, as only he would do such a thing…”

“Humph, he still adheres to his theory, how absurd…”

Miao Feng’s reputation wasn’t low, so how could the upper echelons of the Xinghuo not know some of his ideas?

Initially, they paid it some attention.

But if they didn’t develop, they’d be like fish on a chopping board.

After all, if the guess was wrong, listening to Miao Feng and not developing would only lead to quicker extinction.

Strength, after all, is more reassuring than hypotheses.

This was also why Miao Feng’s theories had no place among the upper echelons.

No upper echelon would allow themselves to be defenseless against enemies.

“I hear Professor Wang Sheng had an exchange with Miao Feng for some time. Is it possible he’s been influenced, too?”

“Send someone to check. I heard that after that incident, Professor Wang Sheng stayed in the lab without any significant actions. Let someone have a look, and if he’s affected, maybe he could be persuaded.”

“Understood!”

And at this time, what was Wang Sheng, regarded highly by the Xinghuo civilization’s upper echelons, doing?

He was naturally verifying…

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