CHAPTER 372: CHAPTER 137 CHANGE_2

So Chen Ming has a similar effect on the entire Dusk.

Therefore, from a certain perspective, the trouble caused by the cloning technology that Chen Ming and Dusk created themselves is similar.

At least the final results might be the same, with the entirety of Dusk perishing.

Thus, regarding these two issues, Dusk tends to choose Chen Ming.

After all, humans have previously worked on cloning technology and are still doing well, indicating that there must be a way to handle the consequences of cloning technology.

But Dusk has never heard of any encounter with a Psychic who can completely control the human group.

So in terms of which issue is harder to resolve, Chen Ming, who has never had any similar precedent, is indeed more troublesome.

However, Brilliant suddenly added: "But we can’t completely rule out our higher-ups choosing to deal with this Spiritual Creature."

"If they really abandon the Spirit Awakening Nerve Extractor, there’s a high probability they’ll act against you beforehand."

Chen Ming recalled and said: "I remember I previously told you to."

"Yes, I’ve been preparing just like that."

"Then that’s fine; before you act, you will certainly be quicker than me to understand the situation and jump over to rescue me. My life is now in your hands."

Brilliant did not directly say that Chen Ming could take over its controlled Brilliant Level Cruiser anytime.

It could tell that Chen Ming was just speaking casually; it also understood that Chen Ming’s life has always been in his own hands.

After a moment of silence, Brilliant spoke again: "I just received orders."

"Our higher-ups said they’ve decided to keep the Spirit Awakening Nerve Extractor and will not act against you for now."

"The higher-ups’ opinion is that obtaining a second Spirit Awakening Nerve Extractor and future developments are too unstable, so we must focus on what we already have, not on what we might have."

Chen Ming was noncommittal and asked: "So how do you plan to proceed?"

"We currently have a two-stage plan."

"The first stage, attempt to send robots to clear the flesh at the entrances and exits of the Cloning Research Institute, enter through passages or create additional paths."

"Once the Spirit Awakening Nerve Extractor is retrieved, use high-power weapons to cleanse the area."

"If that fails, move to the second stage, sending Cruiser Level mining ships to the planet to disrupt the surface."

"Clear all the soil and rock layers above the underground Cloning Research Institute, facilitating follow-up weapon deployment for cleaning."

"Doing this risks damaging the Spirit Awakening Nerve Extractor, so it will only be carried out if the first stage plan fails."

This plan doesn’t sound problematic.

"What about your mission?"

"Due to the interference from the Spiritual Energy Fluctuation present in the institute, any robots or spacecraft must be controlled by our individual personally."

"But you’re still here; to all Dusk individuals, you are a threat. Forcing you to leave isn’t the right move now."

"The higher-ups tasked me with communicating the danger below to you, to get you to leave."

"All right."

Brilliant’s words made Chen Ming seriously contemplate.

While he indeed is very keen on understanding what’s happening inside the cloning laboratory,

If he continues to interfere with Dusk’s work, he’ll surely clash with Dusk.

It would not be beneficial if it led to an early break between him and Dusk.

Although Chen Ming could change the departure time and let Brilliant pick him up, Bai Quan’s preparation isn’t as easily changed.

Bai Quan needs to mobilize tens of thousands of people and at least two Main Ships.

Changing the time cannot be done as one wishes.

It would require at least two or three days of buffer time, which is certainly not enough now.

Moreover, this was something Chen Ming and Bai Quan agreed upon in advance.

And if Bai Quan eventually achieves something, the gains he receives would far exceed what he has to pay Chen Ming, essentially making Bai Quan owe him a favor.

This was a mutual understanding in their previous conversations.

Even for Chen Ming himself, this matter cannot be easily altered.

Thus, leaving without interfering in the follow-up matters is indeed a wise choice for Chen Ming.

It’s also the safest and least impactful choice for the upcoming plans.

But before Chen Ming could voice his agreement, he suddenly noticed a faint influence from Spiritual Energy Fluctuation around him.

And the source of this fluctuation was deep underground, getting closer to him.

Seemingly something that was originally inside the Cloning Research Institute had traveled through the passage to the very place.

The surrounding Spiritual Energy Fluctuation surged once more, severing communication with Dusk again.

Did the thing below want to come out?

Chen Ming had this thought.

But he quickly realized it wasn’t as he thought.

The thing below didn’t want to come out; it was drawing him in.

At this time Brilliant reconnected with Chen Ming via Spiritual Energy, asking: "Mr. Chen Ming, are you okay?"

"I’m fine, it’s just that the thing underground at the institute has come to the passage’s exit, its Spiritual Energy affecting the outside, so communication broke."

"And now you..."

"It’s not a big deal."

Not only wasn’t it a big deal, Chen Ming now even felt a sense of "closeness."

The massive deformed heart below offered Chen Ming a closeness akin to familial bonds, providing a complete sense of security.

It seemed to invite Chen Ming to leap down into its embrace.