I'm a zombie, what's the point of awakening the yellow-haired system?

Fire-type psychics are responsible for providing heat, water-type psychics are responsible for dissolving and separating, earth-type psychics control impurities, and gold-type psychics operate equipment...

Chapter 643 This is not an independent planet at all, it is clearly an interstellar colonial empire!

"Although this powder tastes ordinary, it can be made into a variety of foods," Luna tasted a cookie made from the powder, "and the yield is amazing, enough to solve our food crisis!"

Zhang Chen finally showed a long-lost smile. This disaster not only brought crisis, but also gave mankind a new direction...

“Are you crazy?” Zhang Chen stared at the ragged survivors in front of him, who were frying the stems of the red plants on a makeshift stove. “This could be fatal!”

But soon, a strange fragrance wafted out. The plant tissues that had been treated with high temperatures turned golden yellow and exuded an alluring aroma similar to that of pine mushrooms.

"Chief... Chief," one of the thin men swallowed, "We have been secretly experimenting for several days. As long as these plants are treated with high temperatures, they will become particularly delicious..."

The research team rushed to the scene upon hearing the news and immediately collected samples for analysis. The results were shocking: at temperatures above 170 degrees, the highly toxic substances in these plants would completely decompose and transform into a substance similar to mushroom protein.

"It's a miracle!" a researcher said excitedly, "but you must not eat it raw! We found that unprocessed plants contain highly toxic alkaloids. Just 0.1 grams can be fatal!"

Under strict monitoring, more cooking experiments were carried out.

The fire-type psychics were delighted to discover that these plants would have different tastes at different temperatures:

170 degrees: Matsutake-like deliciousness

200 degrees: beef-like aroma

230 degrees: Lobster-like sweetness

"These stems are most delicious when they are fried until golden," Luna tasted them carefully, "and the flower buds are even more delicious than bird's nest when boiled into soup..."

But Zhang Chen still stressed that safety comes first: "All food must be strictly inspected! Raw food is absolutely prohibited!"

In the distance, several bodies that were discovered too late were silently telling the price of gluttony - their skin was a strange purple-black color, blood was flowing from all seven orifices, and their deaths were extremely miserable...

In the distance, patches of red plants swayed in the breeze, like wheat fields waiting to be harvested.

Hundreds of survivors carried special collection tools and harvested these dangerous and precious "foods" in an orderly manner under the protection of people with special abilities.

"Remember the safety rules!" Luna stood on a high place and reminded loudly, "You must wear protective clothing! The juice of the plants is corrosive!"

The collection team was well organized, and after a period of adaptation, everyone had figured out the safest way of collection.

The metal sickle flashed with a cold light as it cut down one red plant after another.

On the flat ground on the mountainside, another busy scene is taking place.

"Here!" Zhang Chen commanded a group of strong men, "The foundation needs to be dug deeper!"

The earth-type ability users used their specialties and used precise force to lay a solid foundation.

The gold-type psychics are responsible for reinforcing the metal frame, the fire-type psychics are responsible for smelting building materials, and the water-type psychics are responsible for mixing cement...

"Chief," a muscular man wiped the sweat from his forehead, "At this rate, the first batch of houses can be built within a week!"

Zhang Chen nodded with satisfaction.

These new houses are specially designed to not only resist the erosion of those strange plants, but also adapt to the environment of underground caves.

Each house is equipped with a purification system and protective formations and can shelter several families.

"Once it's completed, everyone won't have to crowd into damp caves anymore," Zhang Chen said, looking at the buildings taking shape, a glimmer of hope in his eyes.

Suddenly, a cry of surprise was heard!

"Oh no!" A collector came running over in panic, "We found a new mutation! Those plants can actually... move!"

"People's acceptance of these plants is declining..." Luna handed over a survey report.

Although these red plants can become delicious after cooking, their single taste will gradually make people tired.

Zhang Chen stood deep in the cave, recalling the scene when he killed the invaders from another world that day.

Before the guy who exuded a strange aura died, the supernatural power in his body actually merged into his body on its own.

(So ​​this is the ability to jump across space... It seems like it's time to put it to use.)

"Luna," Zhang Chen took a deep breath, "Gather everyone, I want to try to open a passage to another world."

Soon, a simple experimental site was established.

Zhang Chen concentrated his mind and mobilized the strange and powerful energy in his body.

Slight distortions began to appear in the air, like ripples on the surface of water.

"There's a reaction!" a researcher shouted excitedly.

As cold sweat oozed from Zhang Chen's forehead, the distortion of space became more and more obvious. Finally, a light gate slowly took shape in front of everyone.

Through the light gate, you can vaguely see the bustling streets of another world, and the air is filled with tempting aromas...

"This is... the modern world!" someone exclaimed.

Zhang Chen's face turned pale, and he maintained the space channel: "Quick... send someone to explore... see if we can get some seasonings and ingredients..."

This is a major breakthrough. It not only improves the current food problem, but also means that they have found a new way to make a living!

In order to track down the case, he had to disguise himself as a person from the Red Plague Planet and infiltrate the planet.

Zhang Chen disguised himself as a visitor from the "Red Plague Star" and his body was covered with a coat similar to red plants. This was a camouflage suit made by Luna with special materials.

"Welcome to the Interstellar Trade Center," a robot politely opened the door for him. Zhang Chen suppressed his inner shock and stepped into an ultra-modern building complex.

Various interstellar news were broadcasted in the holographic projection: "The development of the third mineral star has been completed..." "The transformation of the seventh ecological star has been successful..." "The toxicology experiment of the ninth experimental star has been completed..."

(I see...) Zhang Chen's eyes shone, (This is not an independent planet at all, it's clearly an interstellar colonial empire!)

He pretended to be interested in various commodities, but in fact he was observing secretly.

In the hall, various alien races come and go: there are energy bodies emitting blue light, there are multi-legged creatures that look like octopuses, and there are even purely mechanical life forms...

"Friends from Red Plague Star," a silver-skinned merchant approached enthusiastically, "Would you like some of our specialty seasonings? We guarantee that they will make your food more delicious!"

Zhang Chen pretended to be interested: "I heard that you have already controlled several ecological planets?"

"Haha," the businessman lowered his voice proudly, "Not only that! We have successfully transformed thirteen habitable planets! As long as we sow our plants, we will soon be able to..."

The businessman suddenly stopped talking in alertness, but Zhang Chen already understood everything.

(These red plants are not a disaster at all, but a planned means of interstellar colonization!)

Zhang Chen pretended to be calm as he purchased a batch of seasonings, but his heart was filled with turmoil.

Their Earth is probably just one of the colonization targets of this terrible empire...

Chapter 644 Alien invasion?

After returning to the base, Zhang Chen immediately summoned several core psychics and began to conduct in-depth research on the strange energy hidden in the body.

"I've found something!" Xiao Yu, a psychic, stared at Zhang Chen's energy flow. "This red energy...it's trying to transform the host's genes!"

Qingquan, a water-based mutant, compared and analyzed the samples: "With the gene sequences of those red plants... there is an 87% similarity!"

After weeks of painstaking research, the truth finally came to light.

It turns out that the so-called "Red Plague Star" was once a planet full of life.

But thousands of years ago, a terrible genetic war transformed the entire planet into a testing ground for biological weapons.

"This red energy," the fire-type mutant Lieyan clenched his fists, "is the medium they use to transform life forms!"

The earth-type mutant Rock added: "Those plants are not simply invasive species, but tools used to transform the planet's ecology! They first invade with plants, and then..."

"Then transform all life forms into their forms!"

Zhang Chen finally understood the source of the red light in his eyes, "That alien invader is not here to kill us, he is here to check the progress of the transformation!"

An astonishing calculation result is before everyone: at the current rate of spread, the Earth has at most three years left...

"But this may not be a bad thing," Jin Zheng, a gold-type mutant, suddenly said, "Since Zhang Chen has their energy in his body, we can work out a way to fight against them!"

Zhang Chen stared at the red energy in his hand: "That's right... Now that we know the enemy's details, we can do the opposite..."

There was a flash of red in his eyes, but it was no longer uncontrolled, but full of firm will.

Since that empire wants to transform humans into their own form, why don't they take the initiative?

"I have an idea for a crazy plan," Zhang Chen's eyes flashed with a strange red light, "Instead of being transformed by them, it is better to take the initiative to study this energy and let us control this power!"

The research has entered a new stage.

The psychic Xiaoyu is responsible for analyzing the impact of red energy on consciousness;

The process of Qingquan, a water-based mutant, studying genetic mutations;

The activity of the flame test energy of the fire-type esper;

The earth-type mutant Rock observes ecological changes;

Jin Zheng, a gold-type mutant, is responsible for extracting and storing energy.

"We have made a major discovery!" Xiaoyu shouted excitedly, "This energy can not only transform life forms, but also allow the transformed life forms to connect with each other and form a kind of... cluster consciousness!"

Qingquan added: "No wonder they can control so many planets. It turns out that all transformed life forms will become part of the cluster!"

"But Zhang Chen is different," Lie Yan thought thoughtfully, "After he gained the energy, he was not completely assimilated. Instead, he maintained his independent consciousness..."

After repeated experiments, they discovered the key: the supernatural system in Zhang Chen's body seemed to have undergone some kind of "mutation" of the red energy, allowing him to maintain his self-awareness while using this power.

"That is to say..." Jin Zheng's eyes lit up, "We can copy this mutation and create our own transformation system!"

Zhang Chen nodded: "That's right, let's take the initiative. Since they want to colonize, let them have a taste of the backlash!"

Rock suddenly interrupted, "Wait! Look at this!"

He pointed at the sample under the microscope and said, "These modified zombie cells, are they interacting with each other...?"

Everyone gathered around.

Under a high-power microscope, the transformed cells were indeed performing some kind of **-like behavior, and the new cells produced by this process... were even more powerful!

"This is their ultimate goal!" Zhang Chen suddenly realized, "They don't want to simply colonize, but want to create a more powerful life form through transformation and integration!"

Zhang Chen passed through the plane channel and sneaked into the Red Plague Star again.

This time he brought a specially modified virus sample, which was the product of their perfect fusion of the zombie virus and red energy.

"How ironic," he chuckled as he released the first tube of the virus into the Red Plague Star's underground water system, "using your most powerful genetic weapons to counter you."

The virus began to spread in drinking water.

This modified zombie virus is extremely special: it will preferentially infect life forms that have been transformed by red energy, and can spread rapidly through cluster consciousness!

On the third day, the first case of infection appeared in the civilian area of ​​​​Red Plague Star.

"Ah!" A silver-skinned businessman suddenly fell to the ground, his body began to twitch, the silver on his skin was gradually replaced by dark red, and his eyes were bloodshot.

He opened his mouth, showing his sharp teeth, and pounced on the people around him madly!

Since the residents of Red Plague Star have all been transformed, their collective consciousness has actually accelerated the spread of the virus.

One after another, the residents of Red Plague Star began to mutate and turned into highly aggressive zombies!

"Alert! Alert!" The robots were running on the streets, "Mass mutation detected! Citizens please evacuate immediately!"

But it was too late.

In just one week, all major cities on the Red Plague Star fell into panic.

Those mutated zombies not only retained the characteristics of red energy, but also gained a crazy desire to attack, and were even able to use simple technological equipment!

"This... This is impossible!" The scientists of Red Plague Star were horrified to find that the cluster consciousness system they were so proud of had become the best channel for the spread of the virus. Any individual who accessed the cluster consciousness would be infected in a short time!

What's even more terrifying is that these zombies began to board interstellar spaceships and head to other colonized planets controlled by the Red Plague Star...

Zhang Chen stood on a tall building, looking at the chaotic city below: "Now you know what it feels like to be invaded by aliens, right?"

The top leaders of Red Plague Star finally realized the seriousness of the situation and urgently activated the highest level of defense mechanism. However, the technological system they were so proud of became a death warrant.

"No! Shut down the interstellar teleportation array! Quick!" a senior official shouted frantically. However, those zombies with basic intelligence have already taken control of the teleportation system.

Worse still, the infected also included a number of senior researchers, who retained their expertise after the mutation and began using laboratory equipment to cultivate more viruses.

Zhang Chen looked at the chaos in front of him and recalled the scene when the red plants invaded the earth: "This is just the beginning..."

In the second week, the disaster escalated further.