Just as Qi Yuan was about to deal a fatal blow, the latest issue of Hope was once again delivered to Xiao Yu's hands.
Looking at the familiar project and that nightmarish name, Xiao Yu's body couldn't help but tremble.
"How could this be … How could this be …"
"He's just a Level 2 researcher, how could he complete two Level 3 projects in such a short time!"
"It must be Tanqiu!
It must be that bitch who's targeting me!
Yes!
It must be her!
Only she has this kind of ability! "
Xiao Yu growled and roared, unwilling to believe the truth in front of him.
He could tolerate being ridiculed, he could tolerate being insulted, but he absolutely couldn't tolerate being robbed of the research results he was so close to obtaining.
Qi Yuan's two papers snatched away two research projects that he could have finished very quickly. This meant that time was wasted, and it meant that his weight and points were deducted. It meant that he was beaten to the point where he could not fight back in this competition and would become a laughing stock for everyone.
Just as Xiao Yu was about to be drowned in anger and panic, Zhong Yunhai finally stopped his experiment and walked over.
Zhong Yunhai took Hope from Xiao Yu's hands and carefully read Qi Yuan's paper before putting it down with a cold expression.
"You shouldn't have provoked him!" Zhong Yunhai said.
"If you had carefully studied Tang Hong's Berserker, you would know that Qi Yuan's ability is definitely not as simple as you think."
"Although the Berserker is under Tang Hong's name, you should know very well that it's actually Feng Qian's work. Even Feng Qian didn't notice Qi Yuan's tricks in the Berserker. This is enough to prove that Qi Yuan's technical ability is strong."
Xiao Yu's face was gloomy. If there was a medicine for regret in the world, he definitely wouldn't have provoked Qi Yuan for such a small benefit.
However, before this, who would have thought that a Level 2 researcher with Level 3 abilities could do this?
"I don't believe that this is Qi Yuan's ability. This must be Tanqiu's doing!" Xiao Yu said through gritted teeth.
"Then you shouldn't have done this even more!
Although Tanqiu cherishes her reputation, it doesn't mean that she won't bully the weak!
On the other hand, Tan Qiu is definitely not the type to suffer in silence. This can be seen from her confrontation with Feng Qian. "
"The things that Feng Qian promised you, you can completely obtain them from your research. However, the things that you lost because of them are not so easy to find back."
Zhong Yunhai looked at Xiao Yu's twisted face and silently shook his head.
If it weren't for the Level 4 project in Xiao Yu's hands that could help him compete for Chief Mo Lin's big project, he definitely wouldn't have cooperated with someone like Xiao Yu.
Xiao Yu had been a Level 3 researcher for many years and had never been promoted to a Level 4 researcher. It was obvious that his mind was no longer focused on research. That was why he had taken the wrong path for the sake of the benefits Feng Qian had promised.
As Feng Qian's direct descendant, Zhong Yunhai understood Feng Qian very well.
Feng Qian's research ability was very strong. Even among the seven Tier 4 experts in the laboratory, his strength was definitely in the top three. Otherwise, he wouldn't dare to covet the position of the next chief.
However, no matter how outstanding Feng Qian's research ability was, it didn't mean that he was also outstanding in other aspects. In the years that Feng Qian had risen to prominence, he had also done many underhanded things. It was only after he became a Level 4 researcher that he restrained himself a little.
As a member of Feng Qian's interest group, there were many people like Xiao Yu who couldn't prudently guard their bottom line. Xiao Yu was just one of them.
Zhong Yunhai patted Xiao Yu's shoulder.
"Since the matter has already been settled, don't think about it anymore. Put all your energy into the current project. As a researcher, in the end, we still have to speak with the results of our research."
Xiao Yu took a deep breath.
"Right now, I'm a little worried that Tan Qiu will make a move on the project in our hands!"
Zhong Yunhai's movements stiffened. The project in Xiao Yu's hands involved not only Xiao Yu's own interests, but also his own interests.
If Tan Qiu really did make a move on this project, it would definitely be bad news for the two of them.
After thinking for a moment, Zhong Yunhai shook his head and said:
"Tan Qiu won't do that!"
"It hasn't been long since Tan Qiu became a Level 4 researcher. She hasn't had time to win over the other Level 3 researchers. If she does this, not only will she not gain any benefits, but she will also attract some criticism.
"Tan Qiu is also a person who cherishes her reputation. If there aren't enough benefits, she won't dirty her hands."
"This time, if you didn't go overboard with Qi Yuan's matter, I don't think it would have come to this point!"
"Moreover, the activation of energy weapons isn't the kind of project that can be casually intercepted. Tan Qiu probably hasn't obtained a mutated energy weapon yet. If she applies to the laboratory, Feng Qian will also receive the news. Based on the current situation, she probably won't make a move on this project."
After listening to Zhong Yunhai's analysis, Xiao Yu, who was originally a little worried, slowly relaxed. This project was already his last hope of turning things around. If this project was snatched away by Tan Qiu and Qi Yuan in the same way, then he would completely fall into the abyss and all his years of hard work would go to waste.
Although he was unwilling to admit it, in his heart, Xiao Yu already regretted making a move against Qi Yuan. He didn't expect that under his academic bullying, not only would Qi Yuan not be crushed, but he would also start to crazily counterattack.
With Qi Yuan's successive successful counterattacks, the originally happy audience slowly began to feel a hint of something else. Qi Yuan, who had three projects snatched away from him, was indeed very pitiful. However, Xiao Yu, who had two projects snatched away by Qi Yuan, seemed to be even more pitiful.
Half a year of hard work had been wasted, and there was also the loss of weight points and the humiliation of losing face.
Some people believed that Qi Yuan's revenge would end here. After all, these were the only two level three projects that Xiao Yu had successfully advanced under his name, and both of them had already been snatched away.
However, some people also believed that Qi Yuan wouldn't stop there. This was because Xiao Yu had snatched three projects from Qi Yuan, while Qi Yuan had only snatched two projects from Xiao Yu. No matter what, he would have to make up for all three projects in order to completely get back at Xiao Yu.
In any case, after being repeatedly slapped in the face by a level two researcher, Xiao Yu had become a complete laughingstock in the laboratory. Since the establishment of the Biological and Mechanical Research Laboratory until now, only Xiao Yu, a level three researcher, could be so disappointing. He had been robbed twice by a level two researcher, and had almost lost all his underwear.
As for Qi Yuan, he had already become the idol of many level one and level two researchers. When he was still a wilderness refugee, he could already defeat a level two researcher with his berserker. When he became a level two researcher at the fastest speed possible, he submitted three level three project applications in less than a month. Under the continuous oppression of level three researchers, in less than two months, he used the most decisive method to snatch two level three projects from the hands of the level three researchers who had oppressed him, and quickly published three papers in "Hope".
Every step Qi Yuan took was so magical that it was even more exciting than a script. Even in their dreams, they had never been so crazy.
Before they knew it, Qi Yuan had already independently published three papers in "Hope", accumulating nearly two hundred academic points and more than three hundred academic points.
For any level two researcher, this was a huge amount of money for advancement. If Qi Yuan could maintain this speed, in less than two years, Qi Yuan would be promoted to a level three researcher, officially standing at the top of the Black Steel Shelter.
A wilderness refugee climbing to the top of the shelter in less than two years. Even Mo Sheng, who was worshipped by all hunters in the wilderness, was not so crazy.
In this unique battle with Xiao Yu, Qi Yuan's powerful research ability was visible to the naked eye. In the hearts of some busybodies, Qi Yuan and Mo Sheng had already begun to compare Qi Yuan to Qi Yuan. Perhaps it would not be long before Qi Yuan became the second Mo Sheng of the Black Steel Shelter.
Just as everyone was discussing animatedly, Mo Sheng also caught wind of some news. Mo Sheng was astonished by Qi Yuan's almost crazy counterattack, and could only smile bitterly in response.
For the wilderness refugees who stepped into the shelter, being overflowing with talent was a good thing. It would help them quickly gain a foothold in the shelter, but if this kind of talent became a show-off, it would inevitably lead to a lot of trouble.
Although Mo Sheng had worked hard for many years, he still could not completely break the discrimination that the residents of the shelter had against the wilderness hunters. Especially for those in high positions, wilderness refugees were never worthy of respect.
Fu Qingqing, who was also born in the wilderness, clearly did not know much about academic research. As for Qi Yuan's actions of snatching away Xiao Yu's projects, other than feeling relieved, she was not too surprised. In her eyes, no amount of research results could compare to an increase in one's own strength.
"It's already been two months. Can Qi Yuan really complete the activation of the Death Dance?" Fu Qingqing asked doubtfully.
"You don't have to worry about that at all. Apart from those few level four researchers, Qi Yuan is the one most likely to help you complete the activation of the Death Dance," Mo Sheng said softly.
Activating the Death Dance was a difficult task to begin with. Researchers below level four would find it difficult to even complete the analysis, and Qi Yuan was no exception.
However, the energy lifeform hidden in Qi Yuan's body completely had the strength to activate the Death Dance.
This was because it was a level four energy lifeform!
For a level four energy lifeform to reside in Qi Yuan, a level three ability user's body, and not explode, this was a surprising matter to begin with.
Moreover, it was very obedient to Qi Yuan's orders. This was a bit strange!
Mo Sheng did not tell anyone about this discovery, not even Fu Qingqing. This was because he was worried that someone would break the rules and attack Qi Yuan.
Energy lifeforms were already very rare, and a level four energy lifeform was even rarer. Once it was exposed, some people might break the rules and fight for it.
He did not know how Qi Yuan managed to subdue such a level four energy lifeform.
Suppressing the thoughts in his heart, Mo Sheng suddenly said to Fu Qingqing.
"Let's go. Before Qi Yuan completes the activation of the Death Dance, I'll take you to the place where the prisoners are locked up."
Fu Qingqing's eyes lit up when she heard this.
There was a huge prison under the Black Steel Shelter. It was specially used to lock up all kinds of dangerous Insectoids, corruptors, and enemies.
Although this prison was huge, there were not many people who were truly qualified to be locked up inside. The weakest one inside was at least level four.
These prisoners, apart from being used as living specimens for researchers, sometimes became training targets for others.
Among these prisoners, there was an existence in the depths of the prison that could control the power of annihilation. It had always been coveted by many people.
Researchers tried to dig out the secrets of the power of annihilation from it. Aptitude users like Fu Qingqing who walked the path of combat also hoped to absorb its power of annihilation. Even if it was just a little bit, it would mean a powerful upgrade.
However, its irritable mood meant that it was impossible for it to cooperate with humans. Be it researchers or challengers, it was not easy to get a little bit of the power of annihilation from it, or get a little experimental sample. Many people had even accidentally died under its violent attacks.
In order to prevent more people from delivering deliveries to it, the prison had already locked it up in the lower level. Without permission, no one could approach it.
Fortunately, Mo Sheng's authority was enough. Not only could he enter by himself, but he could also bring another person in.
Biological and Mechanical Research Laboratory.
With the disclosure of Molin's big project, most of the level three researchers took the initiative to submit applications, trying to join this huge project.
But in the end, only ten level three researchers were able to enter.
An invisible undercurrent surged among the level three researchers, attracting the attention of most of the researchers. Even the confrontation between Qi Yuan and Xiao Yu was suppressed.
No one knew that Qi Yuan still had a big move in his hand that he had not released!
In Qi Yuan's laboratory.
The last set of data was added, and the Death Dance ushered in a complete activation. At the same time, Qi Yuan's first level four project also came to an end in a strange way.
"It's finally done!"
Qi Yuan let out a long sigh of relief.
Even if he already had the answer, it was not easy to obtain the detailed data to support a thesis.
Fortunately, with the perfect experiment material in the form of the Death Dance and the powerful assistant in the form of Seraph, Qi Yuan finally completed the entire process.
After completely activating the Death Dance, not only was it not as tyrannical as before, but it also showed signs of being restrained. If it was not for his intuition warning him of danger, Qi Yuan almost could not resist taking it out to play with it.
Glancing at the seemingly calm Death Dance and the reluctant Seraph, Qi Yuan immediately began writing a new thesis.
There was news from Xiao Yu and Zhong Yunhai's side that their experiment was nearing completion. If he could not publish the thesis before them, all his efforts would be in vain.
There were still about five days until the latest issue of Hope was published. Including the review, he only had two days at most to write the thesis. This was his last chance.
If he delayed for a few more days, by the time the next issue of Hope was published, Xiao Yu and Zhong Yunhai's thesis might be published.