Chapter 617: The Hope of Advancing to Silver-tier, Hunting Down Artus

——【Arnold Virus Enhancement Experiment Data Report】

——【Microbial Virus Experiment Data on Silver-tier Lifeform Genes】

——【Promiz Virus Mutation Sequence Data】

——【Viral Microorganism and Cross-Dimensional Gene Fusion Experiment Report】

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Yu Yuan stood on the fifth floor of the Microbial Modification Laboratory—the Dome Observation Floor.

With the Bookworm's help, he easily located the storage repository for experimental data.

Here, a massive trove of experimental data, records, and reports was stored.

After searching, he found the above-listed experimental data and reports related to viruses, enhancements, and Silver-tier advancement.

Yu Yuan immediately packed up all this experimental information, along with other research data as well.

"Master, with this data, once we get back, I can begin targeted cultivation of the Promiz Virus."

Jiu Feng was incredibly excited.

The Arnold Virus was the evolved version of the Promiz Virus.

It possessed the ability to evolve someone to Silver-tier, not only greatly unlocking biological potential but also upgrading and optimizing Psychic Ability.

The experimental data was quite comprehensive, showing that this laboratory had put serious effort into studying the Arnold Virus.

Leaving this data here might mean that, in Mortarian's eyes, it was worthless.

Of course, it was also possible that Mortarian had other thoughts.

But Yu Yuan didn't care at all. Surrounded by enemies on all sides, he wouldn't let go of any plan that could increase his strength.

As for Mortarian's threat, setting aside the fact that everything was just Yu Yuan's speculation—

Even if it were real, Mortarian had already fallen into slumber. Even if he wanted to make a move, it would only happen once Yu Yuan entered the Morphis core relic hidden within the Spiritual Dimension.

Yu Yuan wouldn't limit his current development because of a future threat.

What he needed most right now were items to boost his power.

"Excellent. Once we're back, go all out researching the Promiz Virus and the Arnold Virus. Tell me directly if you need anything."

Jiu Feng nodded heavily.

"No problem. Although the Arnold Virus is indeed perfect and can be custom-cultivated based on each person's traits, the resources it consumes are astronomical, especially some special creatures' spiritual materials. For that, I really need Master's support."

Yu Yuan nodded.

"No problem! The Bloodsucking Werewolf research has temporarily entered a stable phase. This will be your Biological Research Institute's primary research task next! Likewise, it's our civilization's top priority."

"Understood!"

Just as Jiu Feng finished speaking, the Microbial Modification Laboratory suddenly shook.

Yu Yuan immediately stored Jiu Feng into the Loser's Cube.

He rushed to the laboratory's entrance.

When he left the lab, he realized the entire civilization relic seemed to have descended into chaos.

In the distance, dozens of giant bugs were madly crashing into surrounding buildings, as if chasing something, moving closer in this direction.

The earlier tremors seemed to be related to them.

"Hmm... is that... that werewolf?"

Yu Yuan immediately recognized the identity of the one being pursued.

At the same time, he also spotted the black mist swirling into a massive snake in the distant sky.

He recognized that giant snake's identity too—the Snake of Rebirth.

"They're going at it again."

Yu Yuan raised an eyebrow slightly.

The next second, he saw dense beams shooting from the giant snake's pupils, instantly piercing through the shadow formed by the Shadow Wolf.

"Kid, stay back!" the Bookworm's voice sounded behind him.

By now, the Bookworm had finished all his alcohol.

"Hurry and put me away. That guy is actually a follower of the 'Snake of Rebirth'—I can't let him discover my existence."

Yu Yuan narrowed his eyes. The Bookworm was definitely no simple character.

But he didn't say much. He stored the Bookworm into the Loser's Cube.

He also sensed a hint of danger in the air, coming from the sky above.

Yu Yuan understood—it was the aura of Morphis's Rotten Eye.

His body merged into the shadows, activating Shadow Stride. After a few shadow leaps, he vanished from his original position.

Yu Yuan heard the sound of 'sizzling' behind him.

Turning back, he saw hundreds of gray beams raining down from the sky, tearing apart the Snake of Rebirth formed from black mist.

"Huh? Where's Artus!"

Just as he was thinking of looking for Artus and the Shadow Wolf's figures,

he watched as the Shadow Wolf was first restrained by Artus, then put on a brilliant escape and counter-kill performance.

Finally, Yu Yuan watched the Shadow Wolf's rapidly retreating figure, pursued by the giant bugs. After a brief contemplation, he looked toward where the two had fought earlier.

"When the Shadow Wolf hit Artus earlier, his condition seemed a bit off!"

Yu Yuan replayed the scene in his mind. He was certain that when the werewolf appeared behind Artus and launched the attack, a brief white flame flickered on Artus's body.

Although Artus was quickly shrouded in black mist and vanished,

Yu Yuan was absolutely sure he hadn't misseen it.

"Remember, that lava human called the white flame 'Dawnlight's flame.' It should be related to the Lord of Dawn. Artus's abilities are about death and the undead, so the Lord of Dawn's power is poison to him. Right now, he's..."

Yu Yuan's eyes lit up slightly.

"Doesn't that mean Artus's condition is really bad right now..."

Yu Yuan could hardly sit still.

Artus was definitely the person Yu Yuan most wanted to eliminate.

Not just because he had helped Night Ancient attack him, but also because of the Invitation Letter on Artus—something Yu Yuan absolutely needed to get his hands on.

Earlier, Yu Yuan had avoided him because his strength truly couldn't match Artus's.

Artus was simply too strong.

A veteran Silver-tier expert's power was far beyond what Yu Yuan had dealt with before, like that Wendigo.

But now, with Artus wounded by the Shadow Wolf's attack, this was Yu Yuan's best opportunity to strike.

A glint of excitement flashed in Yu Yuan's eyes.

"It's not like I haven't killed a Silver-tier before. This is also a chance..."

"Zhi Zhi, let's move! Even if we have to tear this whole civilization relic apart, we're finding Artus."

"Zhi Zhi!"

The next moment, Zhi Zhi separated from merging with Yu Yuan, standing upright.

"Zhi Zhi—Zhi Zhi!"

With the squeaks of the rat,

all the shadows in the surrounding area began to animate, slowly writhing.

Rats formed from shadows emerged from these shadows, squeaking chaotically as they began running outward.

One after another, row after row.

In an instant, this civilization relic seemed to have turned into a rat den.

Everywhere shadows existed, they transformed into rat nests.

Shadow rats popped out of the shadows one by one at a rate of two per second.

Minutes passed, and Yu Yuan's vision was already filled with black shadow rats.

Zhi Zhi—

The shadow rats formed a tide, wildly spreading outward with the Microbial Modification Laboratory at the center. These rats had no physical form—they were just shadows.

Now, as the rat tide spread, it looked like the entire ground was covered in black.

Yu Yuan watched as the black shadow continuously extended into the distance.

Soon, the rat tide reached the area where Artus and the Shadow Wolf had fought.

It began searching comprehensively from that center point.

Yu Yuan was confident.

With Artus severely injured, he couldn't have escaped too far.

The only possibility was that he had used some special item or ability to hide himself.

So, he looked at Zhi Zhi.

"Zhi Zhi, don't just focus on finding people. Also keep an eye out for items or traces that don't belong in this world."

Zhi Zhi nodded lightly upon hearing this.

This process lasted half an hour. Yu Yuan even spotted traces of the Shadow Wolf, but Artus seemed to have truly vanished.

No sign of him at all.

It wasn't until a few more minutes passed that Zhi Zhi suddenly showed a look of surprise, then merged with Yu Yuan.

"Master, found him!"