In the outpost, the injured soldiers suddenly began turning into zombies.
This situation was highly abnormal.
"Elder Zhao, what do you think?" the Elder asked with a grim expression.
"It shouldn't be the MR virus. Although the injured soldiers have a significantly higher virus load than normal people, it's not enough to turn them into zombies," Elder Zhao replied in a deep voice.
"The heavily injured soldiers either committed suicide before zombifying or were already zombies when they got back. Soldiers with such high virus levels couldn't have returned to the outpost."
"There's only one possibility, a chilling possibility," Elder Zhao said with a bitter smile. "The mutated Tyrant zombie that suddenly appeared carries the mutated MR virus, and it leaked out. The soldiers who escaped the outpost are carrying the mutated MR virus."
"Then, the mutated MR virus, carried by the soldiers, rapidly spread and reproduced within the outpost. Eventually, it infected the weak soldiers, turning them into zombies through airborne transmission."
Elder Zhao clenched his fists, his expression somber.
"Airborne transmission… this is serious. Doesn't the virus serum not work anymore?" the Elder frowned.
The most terrifying aspect of the MR virus was its ability to spread through the air, turning people into zombies in a short amount of time.
Eleven years ago, they had created a weakened version of the virus serum to neutralize this threat.
Now, a mutated MR virus had appeared again. Just the thought of it was a headache.
"No, the weakened virus serum still works," Elder Zhao speculated. "After all, the mutated MR virus only infected soldiers who were weakened due to injury and had lower immunity. Normal soldiers have not been affected."
"Phew, that's a relief," the Elder sighed with slight relief.
"Indeed, this is fortunate, but it's still troublesome," Elder Zhao said, rubbing his temples. "Even with their weakened immune systems, the infected soldiers are still stronger than the elderly and children. This means that if the virus leaks into the country, we could see widespread zombification among the elderly, children, and other vulnerable individuals."
"—!" The Elder's pupils contracted.
If that happens, the entire Xuan Nation would be in chaos.
"Elder Zhao, I need you to create the mutated MR virus serum as quickly as possible," the Elder said solemnly.
"We'll do our best. But I need a sample of the mutated MR virus. Without it, there's nothing to research," Elder Zhao said, taking a deep breath.
"I'll have the soldiers from the Hassar Country bring back the samples," the Elder narrowed his eyes.
Getting virus samples could only be done within Hassar Country, and the people transporting it must go through strict disinfection at multiple checkpoints. Otherwise, it would be disastrous if the mutated MR virus was brought back.
"But the soldiers from Hassar Country..." Elder Zhao said with a bitter expression.
"Elder Zhao, this is unavoidable," the Elder said with a wry smile, the meaning clear.
The mutated MR virus absolutely could not be allowed to enter the country. While objects can be transported with precautions, humans are perfect carriers for the virus. It could remain dormant inside them and then surface later.
The human body cannot completely eliminate the MR virus, let alone the mutated variant.
So the soldiers from Hassar Country absolutely could not return to the nation.
At least not before the mutated MR virus had fully spread throughout the Xuan Nation.
But staying in Hassar Country under such circumstances was also very dangerous.
"…I'll leave now," Elder Zhao sighed and left the Purple Gold Pavilion.
"This is unavoidable," the Elder pressed his fingers to his forehead.
Then, he issued a series of commands.
He secretly ordered the gene serum factory to accelerate the production of Gene Serum 1.0.
At the same time, he ordered the expansion of survival bases nationwide and the restoration of the previously constructed survival bases.
The sudden issuance of these top-priority commands caused some turmoil in the Xuan Nation.
There was heated debate online, with people clamoring and speculating about what was going on.
After all, over the past eleven years, the Xuan Nation had developed rapidly, and people had become prosperous.
Many Xuan Nation citizens believed that the bio-apocalypse eleven years ago had actually turned out to be an opportunity for the nation.
They had been enjoying the prosperity of these eleven years.
Now, the same orders as eleven years ago had been issued, and everyone was starting to panic.
The large-scale expansion of survival bases seemed suspicious.
However, the Elder ignored the doubts online.
The exact situation of the mutated MR virus was still unknown, so expanding survival bases and other defense measures were just precautions to prevent future disasters.
Everything had to wait for the virus samples to be delivered, after which Elder Zhao and the biochemists would study them and offer new insights.
"Perhaps, the existence of the mutated MR virus also comes with some opportunities," the Elder mused as he watched the video of the mutated Tyrant zombie again. He tapped his fingers on the desk.
Seeing how terrifying the Tyrant zombie had evolved, one could only imagine the potential of the mutated MR virus.
Gene Serum 1.0 was developed using MR virus research.
Without the MR virus and its serum, developing Gene Serum 1.0 was a pipe dream.
Humans had been trying to research it from scratch for decades before the bio-apocalypse but had made little progress.
Even the Star Nation had likely only developed subpar drugs that caused animals to go berserk or boosted their physical capabilities slightly.
With the mutated MR virus, there might be a breakthrough in the development of the gene serum.
The Elder's eyes gleamed with determination.
After thinking for a moment, he issued another set of orders.
"Huh? The Elder wants us to capture the mutated Tyrant zombie alive?"
An officer in Hassar Country looked confused.
"Yes, that's what the Elder said. Immediately execute the order. Remember, if you can't capture it alive, you must at least collect enough samples. This concerns the fate of humanity."
The officer on the other end of the line hung up.
The Hassar officer furrowed his brow.
That mutated Tyrant zombie was so terrifying. With their current forces, could they really capture it alive?
But military orders were hard to disobey, so he could only send out a large battalion to hunt the mutated Tyrant zombie.
Various fighter jets were already taking off.
He couldn't believe that this mutated zombie could still cause trouble after being bombarded with incendiary bombs, freezing projectiles, and other explosive shells.
Not to mention, reinforcements were on the way, and many fully armed soldiers were among them. There were even superhumans in the group.
Soon, the military of Hassar Country began its operation.
As for the weakened soldiers at the outposts, they were all sent to isolation rooms to prevent them from being infected and turning into zombies due to contact with the mutated MR virus.
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