Chapter 1: In another world, you are Long Aotian! What are you doing to me...
Cold... so cold...
Wei Yinan curled up on the dry land, like a sculpture made of frost.
The protective suit on his body was already tattered, and the clothes soaked with cold sweat stuck to his body. The biting cold was like a ghost, silently corroding every inch of exposed wounds.
This is a lifeless cemetery. There is no sound of wind, no chirping of insects, only deathly silence.
As time passed, Wei Yian could clearly feel that his consciousness was gradually sinking and his life was being swallowed by the eternal night.
In the wasteland, pioneers who have lost 93% of their energy are destined to be exiled to the surface to fend for themselves, even if they are not disabled, and walk towards the end of death alone.
[Drip...live...survive...]
In a trance, Wei Yian saw the death bird's beak opening and closing beside his ear, but he did not hear any sound.
The shadow of death was looming over him with surprising softness, and a deep and vast calm almost captured his mind.
But the aching brain was wailing, and there seemed to be flames burning in the stomach and esophagus. A big hole was torn in the abdominal cavity by the claws of hunger, as if before losing consciousness, the hypothermic body would gradually be corroded and devoured by stomach acid.
I don't know if contaminated flesh and blood can still be eaten...
Wei Yian thought calmly, and driven by hunger, he moved his heavy eyelids to see if there was any good meat on his body.
Opening his eyes, his pupils first expanded to the limit due to being immersed in the eternal night for a long time, and then involuntarily contracted violently the next second. Wei Yian's breathing stagnated, and he suddenly looked up -
Starlight fell like the finest raindrops on the retina, gently covering these scarred eyes. As far as the eye could see, the entire night sky seemed to connect into a vast and boundless river, and the flickering and beating of each drop of water echoed the strange pulse of the universe.
The world around me seemed to be replaced in an instant, becoming vivid and hideous:
The ground beneath him exuded a pungent smell of gunpowder and became rough to the touch. A faint roar came from the originally dead air like the growl of a wild beast. The breeze under the clear sky and broad daylight was mixed with a faint heat... Everything showed that this was definitely not the wasteland that Wei Yinan was familiar with!
A voice suddenly exploded in his mind:
【Welcome to the other world, Survival System 030 is at your service. 】
Wei Yian felt a sudden pain in his forehead and the world seemed to be spinning. He forced himself to calm down and tried to understand the message he had just heard.
"Another world...survival..." he repeated in a hoarse voice.
[Yes, 030 is designed to provide a glimmer of hope for the lucky ones struggling in desperate situations. As the saying goes, those who survive a great disaster will have good fortune in the future. Your blessing is here!
As long as you complete the mission, everything in the other world will be within your reach! Our goal is to become Long Aotian, marry a beautiful and wealthy woman, and reach the pinnacle of life!
The mechanical voice beside my ear responded positively, without any self-awareness of saying something shocking, as if all this was the most common truth in the universe.
[Repairing your body and transmitting basic information...]
At the same time, Wei Yian discovered that his torn limbs were wriggling and squirming at a speed visible to the naked eye, and the feeling of the new muscles growing wildly was almost numb and painful. Everything seemed so absurd, yet so real.
"Lucky..."
During the process of transformation, he looked up at the starry sky with a blank look, his voice low and indifferent, revealing a calmness that transcended life and death.
Suddenly, the sharp electronic sound sounded again, with a hint of confusion and puzzlement:
[Strange?] It has been detected that the host has excessive energy and is unable to metabolize it independently. At the current rate of energy consumption, the host's estimated survival time is 3401 days.]
Having just grasped a glimmer of hope from despair, he was told that his life was already counting down. This was undoubtedly a heavy blow, enough to plunge anyone into confusion and despair, but Wei Yinan was unusually calm.
As living collectors of the wasteland, these "pioneers" are like ospreys tied with a hemp rope, and are given the mission of hunting every time they set foot on the surface.
The energy stored in the pioneer's body can only be absorbed by the mother nest, and the self-conversion rate is extremely low. Even just to maintain the most basic vital signs, it needs to consume more than ten times the energy.
If the baby does not feed the food regularly, the accumulated energy will occupy the body, and each time it eats, it will cut the tightly bound "throat sac". In the long run, it is tantamount to gambling with death.
Wei Yian was fully aware of his fate of early death. He heard his own voice saying, "If physical defects cannot be solved, then don't worry about them."
[Ahem! I'm glad the host is so understanding, but in order to maintain a stable symbiosis, when the system connected you, it forcibly replaced and merged you with the native species through the will of the world...]
The system paused for a moment, and Wei Yian strangely heard a hint of guilt.
[Haha, 030 will first introduce you to the world background——
You are currently in the 15th century, year 1453, on the 39th planet on the border of the Infinite Empire IV galaxy.
Before the Star Era, humans experienced a biological evolutionary mutation in order to adapt to the environment and ensure the reproduction of the species. This mutation divided humans into six genders, namely Alpha, Beta, Omega...
Alpha is a symbol of strength and leadership, possessing a strong desire for dominance and expression, and occupies a dominant position in society...
Omega is the key to the continuation of life and is regarded as a treasure that needs to be carefully protected. It is fragile and precious...
Beta, symbolizing balance and stability, is the cornerstone of society and is closest to the physiological structure of humans in the wasteland...]
Symbiosis... Fusion...
Wei Yinan's brain calmly integrated the information. He knew clearly that if these were true, then the system's capabilities would be far more unfathomable than he had demonstrated so far.
[As Long Aotian, the host should have been an S-class Alpha...]
"Ben?" Wei Yian stretched his newly formed knuckles and suddenly had a bad feeling.
[Uh, due to a miscalculation, the system consumed too much of your redundant energy conversion, and can only retain the host's Beta-like physique. But now, when the energy in your body reaches a critical point, it will automatically convert into a high concentration of pheromones—]
As the mechanical sound became quieter and quieter, Wei Yinan's expression gradually froze, and a layer of frost seemed to cover his face.
The system shuddered inexplicably, feeling an unprecedented pressure. It slid to its knees with a sound:
[I'm very sorry! 030 will compensate you, please don't complain——!]
Sensing the fluctuations coming from his spiritual world, Wei Yian lowered his eyes to conceal the obscure and deep emotions within them: Whatever the purpose of this system, at least so far, "He" hasn't shown any threat, and has even proactively exposed his weakness...
"Go on."
He spoke calmly, without giving any direct feedback.
【OK! 】
The system seemed to be encouraged and transmitted all the remaining information in one breath:
[There is no doubt that this is the sexual characteristic of Alpha or Omega. Whether it is the susceptible period or the estrus period, they can release a large amount of backlog pheromones——
However... well, your current body is Beta, which does not have a traditional glandular structure, and naturally cannot independently regulate hormone secretion.
The specific manifestation is pheromone disorder syndrome...
But this isn't an isolated incident! This century has also seen individuals with this condition who, through special means and self-regulation, have not only managed their symptoms but have even, to a certain extent, leveraged this unique constitution to enhance their abilities!
The system stole a glance at Wei Yian's expression and continued stubbornly:
[…In combination with the host's survival mission, 030 has integrated a series of solutions:
1. Collect pheromones from high-level individuals to stimulate metabolism...
2. Find a highly compatible partner for regular sexual activity, reproduce, and eliminate redundancy.
3. Strengthen physical strength and mental release, increase the conversion of additional energy consumption...】
To sum it up, it's sex, reproduction, and violence. Wei Yian thought with a hint of indifference: It's pretty much the same as the way people compete for survival in the wasteland...
[Once the host's mission rating reaches B or above, 030 can help you change your sex or directly extend your lifespan! ]
There's no need to change... I'm still more accustomed to my original body.
[…In summary, considering the current objective conditions, the first option is the best choice!]
"objective?"
Wei Yian was a little skeptical about this. He had been using his super senses to survey the area. The ruins under the flames of war were desolate and there was no sign of any living creatures that could be used for "replenishment".
[Testing has revealed a high-level Alpha unconscious at 861 meters away at the 9 o'clock position. They are expected to lose all vital signs in 10 minutes. Host is advised to prepare for intercourse immediately. Strike first and be strong!]
Wei Yian fell silent.
…
The first star of the Boundless Empire's Galaxy I is Eltz.
The study in the ancient manor was extremely dark at this moment. A ray of sunlight squeezed out from the gap in the heavy curtains, like a sharp sword hitting the table, tearing the space in half.
Alpha stood respectfully outside the ray of sunlight. He bent humbly and said nervously, "Sir, General You has lost contact with him..."
Suddenly a soft laugh was heard in the darkness, like the sound of a ghost in the night. If there was still someone there, they would probably not realize until this moment that there was someone sitting in the room.
"It seems they can't help but take action."
The shadow behind the table spoke quietly, his voice calm but with a hint of amusement. His slender, pale fingers, like elegant, cold snakes, slowly slid across the tabletop, revealing a chilling quality in the light:
"This is a variable, but it is also expected..."
A figure in the darkness slowly walked towards the window, its outline, previously hidden behind the curtain, gradually becoming clearer. The bony hands paused for a moment before forcefully pulling open the curtains. In an instant, the blinding sunlight flooded the room like a surging tide.
In the sunlight, the man's hair looked like it was woven from the purest silver, making Alpha suspect that he had suddenly developed snow blindness, and his retina was almost painful from the glare.
A cold voice rang out softly amidst the chaotic silver light, like a battle horn:
"Let's continue with the plan. Regardless of whether You Zheng lives or dies, we've already gained a certain advantage."
…
At the same time, a huge holographic image was projected into a secret meeting room, with some chaotic energy fluctuation signals flashing on the image.
"You'd better make sure he doesn't survive," a cold voice echoed from the head of the long table, a wave of violent pheromones surging around him. "Our Majesty will not tolerate any sand in his eyes."
"Your Highness, rest assured. Planet IV-39 is a Zerg-occupied area."
An Alpha on the left pushed up his glasses and said with a smile, as if he didn't mind the oppressive pheromone intimidation of this person at all.
"It's better this way, otherwise--" The leader's eyes were fierce.
At this moment, the energy fluctuation signal on the holographic image suddenly flickered violently, as if it was disturbed by some powerful force. Everyone's face changed and they stared at the image nervously.
"What's going on? Could it be that You Zheng is not only alive, but has also broken through the Zerg blockade?!"
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