CHAPTER 489: CHAPTER 480: CAN ZOMBIES ACTUALLY REPRODUCE?

Luckily, the Research Department led by Dr. Isaacs did not disappoint Bai Yan.

Originally, Bai Yan was contemplating whether to eradicate the entire Biochemical Plane with bloodshed and start the colonization plan anew with a better plane next time?

However, in less than two months’ time, Dr. Isaacs actually managed to develop a new improved virus.

This virus was an improvement on the original T virus.

It’s called the T-2 new virus agent!

The characteristics of the T-2 virus are effective only on zombies and have no effect on the human body.

T-2 can spread through blood, air, and between animals and plants, and possesses strong resistance to cold and heat as well as immunity, but its effect has only one point...

And that is to grant zombies reproductive capabilities!

Are you surprised?

Zombies can actually reproduce!

"Are you sure you’re not joking? This thing can allow zombies to reproduce?"

Bai Yan sat in the real leather boss chair in the conference room, legs crossed, with a weird smile playing on his face as he toyed with the test tube containing a purplish-brown liquid in his hand, which is the T-2 virus.

Dr. Isaacs and Dr. Charles stood in front of Bai Yan, looking like primary school students waiting for praise, their faces worn out from fatigue but their eyes still filled with anticipation.

Having worked non-stop for two whole months, even with their strong Tier 3 Demon physique supporting them and with the foundational research data from the original T virus, it still could not hide the fact that researching this god-defying drug was a very strenuous and draining task.

"Yes, master, this thing can indeed grant the infected hosts the ability to reproduce like normal organisms."

Hearing Bai Yan’s skepticism, Dr. Isaacs quickly patted his chest to guarantee.

Bai Yan suddenly laughed: "That bunch of zombie hosts are almost corroded clean on the inside, how can they still have children?"

He knew very well that female hosts had their pelvic regions rotted away, while male hosts had their genitals rotted into a mess, how could it still be possible for them to continue possessing the reproductive capabilities like humans?

"Ah?"

Dr. Isaacs was stunned for a moment, then hastily waved his hands and explained, "Master, it’s not like what you said. According to my research, the infected bodies indeed cannot maintain sexual reproduction traits, so that’s why we created T-2, to give them asexual reproductive traits."

Asexual reproduction!

That’s a significant feature of the plant kingdom!

Damn, these two geniuses actually managed to produce such a groundbreaking cross-species research achievement!

Well-behaved zombies can actually asexually reproduce...

Bai Yan covered his forehead, sighing somewhat helplessly: "Well, it’s a good thing it’s asexual reproduction, I almost thought you were going to say that you wanted the infected organisms to lay eggs..."

Dr. Isaacs and Dr. Charles awkwardly gave embarrassed smiles.

"By the way, what effect does this thing have on the infected hosts? Or to put it another way, does it have any other side effects or unstable effects?"

Bai Yan shook the T-2 virus in his hand curiously and asked the two men.

Something researched in just two months, and with such a miraculous function, seemed like a fairytale joke.

Bai Yan couldn’t afford to take this lightly, as he valued more the demon energy they could provide him with, which was far superior to that of ordinary organisms than the asexual reproduction of zombies.

"The specific medicinal effects are very stable! We have tested hundreds of zombies, all of their forms and the demon energy they provided are very stable. However, there’s a slight side effect, which is that the T-2 virus will further stimulate the zombies’ aggression, making them very invasive."

Dr. Isaacs honestly introduced.

"Very strong aggressiveness? How strong? Will the remodeled zombies provide more demon energy?"

Bai Yan asked curiously.

From what was being said, increasing the aggressiveness of zombies seemed like an evolutionary trait!

And does evolution mean increased demon energy?

This was a matter of great concern to Bai Yan.

"It won’t increase more demon energy, but their aggressiveness will be about two to three times stronger than before, and the strongest zombies might be comparable in strength to an S-tier Demon Warrior."

Dr. Isaacs had a serious expression.

He knew what Bai Yan intended: to make the Biochemical Plane his training ground and a long-term source of demon energy for his plane.

If the danger factor of zombies increases to a new level, they might entirely lose their utility as training dummies for new demon recruits.

"S grade, huh... It’s still within the tolerable range."

Bai Yan touched his chin and murmured.

"By the way, I’m curious, how did you research asexual reproduction? What are the specific characteristics?"

Bai Yan shook the T-2 virus in his hand, gazing intently at the mass of liquid resembling a purple brown gemstone.

"Master, do you know of earthworms? The T-2 virus will change their biological structure at the genetic, cellular, and DNA levels, granting zombies the ability to reproduce by division and fragmentation, similar to earthworms, where any severed limb part becomes a new individual."

"If they do not split over a long period, then the cellular energy within a zombie will accumulate to a peak value annually, causing their limbs to detach automatically and become new entities. However, the new individuals are weaker than the original and take time to grow."

"By the way, Master, zombies altered by the T-2 virus have an increased demand for energy! They don’t just consume flesh and blood as before. Once they have the ability to reproduce, zombies will become a new species. They will always actively crave energy and food to sustain the continuation of their species."

Dr. Isaacs spoke slowly, revealing all his research findings to Bai Yan.

Division and fragmentation reproduction are indeed forms of asexual reproduction, and it’s all thanks to the ingenious ideas of these two doctors who managed to research such a miraculous virus.

"Actively consuming food? Where could there be so much flesh and blood for them to eat on this plane!"

Bai Yan frowned slightly, his concern lying more with overarching problems.

Could it be that after transforming the zombies, the rules of the plane also changed? Are they starting to obey the law of conservation of energy like on the Main Plane?

If there is not enough energy for the zombies, wouldn’t they continuously die off?

This isn’t the result Bai Yan wants.

"Master, flesh is just one way for zombies to acquire energy. They mainly get energy from soil, sunlight, and seawater. In other words, they can perform an enhanced version of photosynthesis..."

Dr. Isaacs introduced with a serious expression.

He was very aware of the terrifying potential of the T-virus he had researched. The combination of T-1 and T-2 viruses has completely transformed ordinary humans into a new and unknown species!

Photosynthesis?

Bai Yan was stunned, his face showing an odd expression. Isn’t photosynthesis a characteristic of plant life?

They can reproduce, perform photosynthesis to absorb energy, and have an especially strong aggression...

Damn, are these even considered zombies anymore?

Bai Yan rubbed his temples, saying with a bitter smile, "Then, I just want to ask one thing, are you sure this stuff, in no way, affects my plans?"

Bai Yan raised the T-2 virus in his hand, gesturing to the two doctors.

"We are very certain! If Master is worried, I can take responsibility for monitoring the changes in the zombies, ready to adjust the virus and improve its effects at any time!"

Charles said with a grave voice.

"Alright, I trust your expertise."

Bai Yan smiled.

As long as it doesn’t affect his strategy, Bai Yan doesn’t mind how the two doctors tinker with the zombies. He needs the Biochemical Plane to continuously supply him with demon energy.

Besides, these two doctors are the creators of the T-virus.

If they can create a T-virus this overpowered, creating a relatively less overpowered T-2 virus isn’t a difficult task for them.

Bai Yan has every reason to believe that T-2 will be as powerful as the two doctors say.

"Thank you for your hard work."

Bai Yan looked at the two doctors appreciatively.

Both were momentarily stunned, then hurriedly bowed respectfully to Bai Yan, flattered: "Master, you are too kind, this is our duty!"

Demon Servants are indeed great!

No rewards needed, no punishment necessary, they serve Bai Yan with all their hearts.

Bai Yan likes such selfless and proactive subordinates.

After the two doctors left, Bai Yan called for Zhang Kailei, instructing him to fully cooperate with the Research Department to ensure the T-2 virus spreads to every corner of the world within a month, transforming the zombie hordes.

Once this matter was settled, Bai Yan began to carefully tally the demon energy harvested over the past two months, preparing for new demon cultivation.