Ling Cage: Twelve Talismans? I have everything I need.

Chapter 192 The Support from Heluo

The few days passed in a flash amidst the busyness.

On the open ground, live-fire testing of the new equipment has been fully launched.

Hongkou pilots a gravity vehicle modified by ASH, leading a team of Guiyuan warriors who have also been equipped with new weapons, in a battle against the Devouring Beasts within a designated ecologically dense area.

The clearly marked location of the Spirit Rhinoceros Seed in the eyepiece makes the attack more efficient than ever before.

With the help of specially treated bullets or blades that can effectively destroy the Devouring Beast's tissue, the snake-dogs that previously required large-caliber firepower to repel can now often be brought to the ground with just one or two shots hitting their vital points, and their bodies begin to transform into the Breath of Earth.

"That's amazing!" a young Guiyuan warrior who had just defeated a snake-dog shouted excitedly. "This is so much better than our old gear!"

Hongkou jumped out of the gravity body, wiped the fine sweat from her forehead, and her face was filled with a joyful expression.

"It's really good. The operation is more intuitive and the firepower is more targeted. It's just that I need to get used to the gravity body."

The ASH, mounted on the gravity body, is recording data.

This feedback from real-world operations will be directly used to optimize the next batch of equipment.

Piloting the Gravity Body in its Origin state makes fighting Devouring Beasts as easy as shooting at a target.

Meanwhile, in the far reaches of the Yellow River and Luo River basins.

After returning that day, Xia Qinghe gave a comprehensive and detailed report to CEO Dong Mu, bringing with him what he had seen and heard at the No. 3 Ecological Base, as well as the complete data from the potential activation device and the theory of the "return to origin" state.

The reporting process was lengthy, during which Dongmu repeatedly interrupted to ask for details, and his expression gradually changed from initial suspicion to unprecedented seriousness.

When Xia Qinghe showed Dong Mu the video footage provided by ASH about the complete outbreak of mana ecology in another world, Dong Mu remained silent for a long time.

Finally, he raised his hand, stopping Xia Qinghe from saying anything more.

“There’s no need to say anything more.” Dong Mu’s eyes were unusually firm. “I trust your judgment, and I also trust the information brought by Bai Jingyu and… that Yang Chen.”

He stood up, walked to the huge window, looked at the city view outside, and slowly said, "We cannot let our world become that hell."

"Cooperation is necessary, and it must be done quickly and thoroughly."

Dongmu's decisiveness was on full display at this moment.

After that, Yang Chen personally went to Heluo to meet with Dongmu. After witnessing the Mana ecology firsthand, Dongmu quickly signed the highest-level cooperation document, authorizing Xia Qinghe to be fully responsible for liaising with Longgu Village and Jiuchuan. He also immediately selected and transferred the top scientists in related fields within Heluo.

Biology, genetic engineering, ecology, physics, magnetic field theory, materials science... a group of scholars who are considered leading figures in their respective fields were quickly assembled after signing strict confidentiality agreements.

Many of them were initially skeptical about this sudden, top-secret project with an unknown destination.

But when Yang Chen used the power of the talisman again to transfer this large-scale scientific research team directly to the No. 3 ecological base, he witnessed firsthand the various live samples of Devouring Beasts soaking in the culture tanks and the mountain of Devouring Beast bone materials.

And when I saw the desolation of this world with my own eyes, all my doubts turned into a strong sense of mission and urgency.

Professor Horn, as the project's overall coordinator, chaired the first plenary meeting.

At the meeting, he shared his current research progress without reservation, including two main research directions on mana ecology.

Genetic weapons and magnetic field interference devices.

"...That's the situation." Professor Horn looked around the conference room at the faces, some old and some young. "The enemy we face is not a traditional natural disaster, but an ecosystem that can constantly evolve and devour the life essence. We may have less time than we imagine."

He paused, his tone becoming extremely serious: "Going forward, all those involved in the core research, especially those who have come into contact with the two drugs, will not be able to return to their original worlds until the project achieves a decisive breakthrough, for absolute safety reasons."

A commotion broke out in the meeting room.

This requirement is undoubtedly very demanding, meaning they will be separated from their family and friends for an extended period of time, fully immersing themselves in this secret base located in "another world".

Professor Horn looked at everyone and added, "This is not about distrust, but about ensuring the safety of both worlds."

"The threat posed by the mana ecosystem is beyond imagination. Technology leaks could trigger unpredictable consequences in our untouched world, and might even accelerate the arrival of disaster. We must isolate the risks here." Reassuringly, after a brief silence and deliberation, all the scientists present expressed their understanding and acceptance.

They were well aware of the weight of their research, which concerned the survival of human civilization. Compared to this heavy responsibility, their temporary personal sacrifices seemed insignificant.

“We understand, Professor Horn.”

A gray-haired genetics expert spoke first, pushing up his glasses: "As long as we can find a way to fight this thing, it would be worth it to stay here, even if it meant burying my old bones here."

"That's right, compared to the future of two worlds, our sacrifice is nothing."

Another relatively young expert chimed in, "Besides, the research conditions and samples here are unimaginable back home!"

There are absolutely no limits here; they even have clones for human experimentation.

Seeing that no one objected, Professor Horn nodded slightly, feeling relieved.

"Thank you all for your understanding. Now, everyone, let's get to work!"

The massive scientific research machine began operating at full speed within Ecological Base No. 3.

The laboratories were brightly lit.

Yang Chen and Bai Yuekui would occasionally come over to check on the progress.

Looking at the busy figures in the various experimental areas below, a flicker of emotion flashed in Bai Yuekui's eyes.

"It seems that the progress is going more smoothly than expected," Yang Chen said. "With ASH coordinating everything, the combined wisdom of the two worlds is indeed incredibly efficient."

Bai Yuekui gave a soft "hmm": "The direction is right, but the biggest problem is probably only just beginning."

The higher dimensions that may exist behind the Mana ecosystem.

Whether it's genetic weapons or magnetic field interference, these are merely countermeasures against their superficial manifestations.

Whether it can truly reach the core remains to be seen.

Research at Ecological Base No. 3 is in full swing. Professor Horn and ASH are here, along with the villagers from the base. For the time being, Yang Chen and Bai Yuekui do not need to keep an eye on things.

The two decided to return to Hisakawa.

Jiuchuan City, Bai Jingyu's top-floor office.

Unlike usual, besides Bai Jingyu, there was another person in the office, namely Dong Mu, the CEO of Heluo.

The two seemed to have just finished a conversation; their teacups were still steaming.

When Yang Chen and Bai Yuekui appeared out of thin air in the office, Dong Mu's eyes flashed with surprise, but he quickly regained his composure, clearly having been mentally prepared by his previous experience.

"Mr. Yang, Ms. Bai," Dong Mu spoke first, his tone more familiar and serious than before, "How are the scholars at the base settling in?"

Yang Chen nodded and sat down on the sofa: "The work has been fully launched. Although there were some initial difficulties, everyone quickly got into it. They have shown great enthusiasm for the samples and data we provided, especially the first-hand information on mana ecology and life source matter."

Upon hearing this, Dongmu nodded slightly: "That's good."

"These scholars are treasures of the Heluo region and the hope for the future of both worlds. It is the best news that they can adapt and immerse themselves in their work so quickly."

He leaned forward slightly: "You two, and Jingyu, please remember that in this battle for survival, Heluo will be your strongest support."

"No matter what resources are needed—talent, equipment, raw materials, or even construction manpower—as long as Heluo has them, as long as you ask for them, we will do our best to support you."

Bai Jingyu nodded slightly in agreement.

The strong support from Heluo will undoubtedly greatly accelerate the process.

(End of this chapter)