The End of the World: Start with a Book, All Superpowers Depend on Reading

"You're just in time!"

Gu Zemin turned around and smiled at Ye Jianfeng.

"Oh? Looks like there's good news!"

Ye Jianfeng's eyes lit up, and he hurried to look inside the sealed room.

"Well, after more than ten days of experiments, we haven't figured out the reason why these zombies mutate."

"But we've made considerable progress in our research on the crystal core."

Gu Zemin breathed a sigh of relief, as if he was a little impressed.

"What progress?"

Ye Jianfeng asked in confusion, he couldn't understand scientific research.

"We compared the energy in the crystal core with the energy in zombies, mutants, and people with special abilities."

"We found many commonalities..."

"People with special abilities can absorb crystal cores to increase their energy levels, and you've all tried this."

"But no one knows where the energy in the crystal core comes from."

"We tried to draw out the energy in the crystal core and infuse it into this ordinary zombie body, and as a result...it advanced."

Gu Zemin pointed to the bronze-armored corpse and said in amazement.

"We all know this. Zombies or mutants will steal crystal cores from each other to advance." Ye Jianfeng frowned.

"This is not surprising. I was thinking before that ordinary zombies can advance through crystal cores. So, if it is ordinary people, can they awaken their superpowers by absorbing crystal cores?"

Gu Zemin looked at the bronze-armored corpse with a burning gaze, faintly excited.

"I'm afraid it won't work... Some people have tried it before, and they all died in great pain."

Ye Jianfeng said sadly. Some people got the crystal core before and tried to absorb it like a superpower.

Unfortunately, they all died in pain in the end...

"I understand, but through my research, I found that after awakening superpowers, physical fitness will be greatly improved. And the awakened person will produce a corresponding energy flow in his body, so absorbing the crystal core is a natural thing."

"The energy in the crystal core is too violent for ordinary people, and the body can't bear the pain of that kind of energy flushing."

"This is why all these people will die."

Gu Zemin explained slowly, these are his recent research findings.

"That's true. We don't dare to let ordinary people try it. There seems to be no rules for awakening superpowers..." Ye Jianfeng nodded and said helplessly.

"It can't be said that there are no rules at all. Lao Meng's research found that there are many unknown energies in the air around us."

"The fluctuations of these energies are very similar to the energy in the crystal core."

Gu Zemin shook his head and continued: "And the density of these energies is still increasing. Therefore, the physical fitness of many ordinary people is slowly improving under the nourishment of this energy."

Lao Meng's name is Meng Xinghuai. He is a university professor rescued by Gong Zhan and others from Chuncheng Polytechnic University.

Ye Jianfeng nodded when he heard this. During this period of time, the physical fitness of many ordinary people has indeed improved.

"So, we think that as long as they can withstand the energy impact in the crystal core, ordinary people can also awaken superpowers."

"Not only that, we have also studied the differences between ordinary crystal cores, first-order and second-order crystal cores, and even third-order crystal cores."

"The energy in high-order crystal cores is very pure. Except that the amount is too large to control, it is much gentler than ordinary crystal cores."

At this point, Gu Zemin's eyes flashed with excitement.

"So, we think that if we can extract the energy in the crystal core and then control it, its energy transmission will be more gentle and stable."

"Then ordinary people can also transform through this energy and obtain superpowers!"

Gu Zemin's words made Ye Jianfeng open his mouth slightly, but it sounded like it was really possible...

"Is it really possible..."

"In theory, we have some experience in energy extraction." Gu Zemin nodded, and then looked at Ye Jianfeng a little embarrassedly.

Ye Jianfeng was stunned by his look, and smiled bitterly: "Professor Gu, if you need anything, just tell me, I can handle it..."

"That... the second and third order crystal cores used for our research have been used up, can you give us some more..." Gu Zemin rubbed his hands and said a little bitterly.

"This... didn't I send you a batch the day before yesterday?" Ye Jianfeng widened his eyes.

The military district does not have many second and third order crystal cores in reserve, and coupled with the transaction with Wang Mingyang, there are even fewer left.

Five third order crystal cores and thirty second order crystal cores were arranged for Gu Zemin and his research team the day before yesterday, and they were gone so quickly?

Ye Jianfeng couldn't help but look up and down at the old man with gray hair, maybe they were secretly absorbed by these scientists!

Many people in the research team have recently awakened their special powers...

"Hey, don't look at me like that. I swear that all the crystal cores are used for research, and no one has absorbed them privately!"

Gu Zemin saw Ye Jianfeng's eyes and understood what he was thinking, and said seriously.

"Okay, I believe you."

Ye Jianfeng sighed helplessly. There were also many soldiers stationed in this laboratory.

If someone absorbed the crystal core to advance, the fluctuation would definitely not be hidden from these soldiers.

"Professor Gu, how many crystal cores do you need to achieve research results?" Ye Jianfeng asked with a bitter smile.

Gu Zemin thought for a moment and said, "At present, the main research is on how to control energy, but it is hard to say when... But this time, it would be best if we could give ten third-order crystal cores and fifty second-order crystal cores."

"What?! So many?"

"Do you know what we can get with these numbers?! That's three thousand extremely sharp swords!"

Ye Jianfeng's face changed when he heard this.

The military district can afford this amount even if it empties its coffers.

However, with the arms deal with Wang Mingyang, the cost-effectiveness is immediately apparent!

It would be great if these weapons could be used to arm those superpowers, or even ordinary people.

Gu Zemin also blushed a little. During this period of time, he also understood the importance of crystal cores.

These crystal cores can be absorbed by superpowers, at least creating several powerful third-order warriors.

However, thinking of the existence of many ordinary people, if these people can awaken their superpowers, the combat effectiveness of the military district's shelter will be greatly improved.

Thinking of this, Gu Zemin still said with a serious face: "Commander Ye, I also know that these crystal cores are very precious, but if we can develop a medicine that can make ordinary people awaken safely, it will be a huge help to the entire military shelter and even the entire human race!"

"If it doesn't work, at least give me three third-level crystal cores and twenty second-level crystal cores. For the other vacancies, we will use first-level crystal cores for experiments!"

"It will definitely be slower in time, but that's nothing we can do."

Gu Zemin also understands the current situation of the military district. Since arriving here, the military district has unconditionally supported all their research needs.

If it wasn't really difficult, Ye Jianfeng would never refuse.

"Alas, Professor Gu, I need to report these crystal cores to the leader before I can decide."

"You also know how difficult it is to obtain these high-level crystal cores."

"During this period, we have arranged combat teams to go out to hunt crystal cores, but the losses are very heavy."

"Try to use ordinary or first-level crystal cores for research. There are really not many second- and third-level crystal cores."

Gu Zemin's research is indeed very important.

If we can make an awakening potion, it will be a blessing for all mankind.

But to collect these crystal cores, I don’t know how many people will be sacrificed.

Thinking of this, Ye Jianfeng felt distressed.