Chapter 176 Neural Connection

The empty jellyfish has just entered the atmosphere.

And the Zerg's spacecraft that was filled with biomass, no, it was biomass itself, also broke out of the ground thousands of meters deep.

It looks a bit like a standard combat spacecraft that was parasitized by the Zerg, but it is also a bit similar to a mule class as a cargo ship.

It's just more narrow and long, more streamlined, and more unique in texture.

After it broke out of the ground, Chen Ming could see its biomass engine nozzle covered by a pitch-black carapace emitting a unique gray-green tail flame mixed with some black impurities.

Following the empty jellyfish, they entered space together.

The high heat generated by the friction between the biological spacecraft and the atmosphere cleans away excess impurities on its body.

Chen Ming also completely saw its whole picture.

Except for the carapace at the tail nozzle, which is pitch black.

The carapace in other parts of the exterior of the biomass spacecraft reflects a brown oily light under the starlight, and looks extremely hard.

The appearance of the spacecraft-grade Zerg, which was obviously different from the ordinary Zerg that Chen Ming had seen, was enough to support such a huge body traveling in space.

If Chen Ming discarded the understanding in his mind that this biomass spacecraft was a spaceship.

So this should actually be considered the largest creature Chen Ming has ever seen.

The second largest is the Alturan Kong eel.

No matter which one it is, it has special value to him.

In the gaps between the carapace of the biomass spacecraft, Chen Ming also saw something similar to the acid jet port of the vesicle insect.

As long as the carapace is slightly opened under the action of muscles, an opening can be left for the acid jet to be fired at will.

When Chen Ming was still on the space station, he knew that the acid from the vesicle worms could be used in space, so the acid on this biomass spacecraft could also be used.

But the Zerg will definitely not attack the empty jellyfish directly with acid.

After all, if the empty jellyfish is killed accidentally, too much of its spiritual energy will escape, or the body tissue that possesses spiritual energy will be destroyed, it will definitely be a loss that is difficult for the Zerg to bear.

Instead of using acid weapons, use other methods.

For example, what Chen Ming saw now was dozens of thick tentacles extending from the left and right sides of the biomass spacecraft.

Although the size of the Zerg spacecraft is not on the same level as that of the empty jellyfish, in terms of speed, the biomass spacecraft has the advantage.

The five nozzles at the tail can provide it with acceleration that is difficult to achieve by empty jellyfish.

After a little acceleration in space for a while, it was almost coming into contact with the empty jellyfish that flew out early.

It's just a little short of catching the empty jellyfish with the tentacles on its side.

The empty jellyfish, which is only three meters in diameter, has no ability to resist in front of this giant organism that exceeds one hundred meters.

It has left the atmosphere for some distance

And this means that it is impossible to immediately turn around and return to the planet and hide underground.

Therefore, Chen Ming's three cruisers that had hid outside the galaxy in advance activated the jump function at the same time at this moment.

Arriving in front of the biomass spacecraft in an instant, the triangular force blocked all its escape directions.

It's just that Chen Ming now encountered the same problem as the Zerg.

He could not directly use weapons to attack the biomass spacecraft, which would have the same consequences as the Zerg directly attacking the empty jellyfish with acid.

He had to find other ways to control the Zerg ship.

Chen Ming had obviously thought about what to do before taking action.

A huge amount of metallic liquid suddenly appeared out of thin air on top of the Defender, gradually condensing into a dozen flexible giant mechanical arms connected to the hull.

He reached towards the biomass spacecraft that suddenly stopped in space due to the sudden appearance of three cruisers.

If you don't have the means to capture it, just forcibly create it.

In front of the thousand-meter-class cruiser, the Zerg spacecraft is a bit insufficient.

It was this scene that always made Chen Ming feel like a big fish eating a small fish.

But that's not important. What's important is to accomplish his goal.

Just as the defender quickly approached the biomass spacecraft and stretched out the dozens of mechanical arms.

Chen Ming suddenly discovered that the biological spacecraft in front of him had a wave that he was extremely familiar with that the spacecraft would emit before entering hyperspace.

"Turtle."

Chen Ming muttered something subconsciously.

Although he had guessed that the biomass spacecraft had such capabilities before.

But now that he actually saw this scene, he was still a little uncontrollably shocked.

He knew a lot about the creatures that could physically enter the universe, except for the empty jellyfish.

But it was really his first time to be able to physically enter hyperspace and break through the barrier between the normal universe and hyperspace.

What kind of creatures are the Thorn Zerg Tribe?

The questions in Chen Ming's mind did not affect his actions.

It would be better to say that such questions made him even more impatient.

He immediately activated the blocking pulse generator.

This is a piece of equipment that Chen Ming purchased before for hunting pirates.

The effect is also very simple, blocking the spacecraft from using the hyperspace engine and preventing the spacecraft from entering hyperspace.

Although Chen Ming didn't know whether this thing could have an effect on biological spaceships, since he had already guessed that the Zerg spacecraft had the ability to enter hyperspace, it would not be wrong to use it now.

After all, the Zerg are now risking falling into the star's gravity well and being burned to ashes by forcing themselves into hyperspace within the galaxy.

Chen Ming couldn't watch the cooked duck fly away, he had to take action.

If the blocking pulse generator failed to work, then he would have to use something more radical and dangerous.

Fortunately, the components or tissues on the biomass spacecraft that enable it to enter hyperspace are indeed affected by the blocking pulse.

Its progress into hyperspace was interrupted.

In addition, Chen Ming also prepared several blocking pulse generators. As long as the first blocking is successful, the Zerg will never have any chance to enter hyperspace.

The next thing will be easier to handle.

The defenders are still approaching the biomass spacecraft, and the mechanical arm has blocked all its escape routes.

And the defenders also launched many reinforced assault boats.

This is a manufacturing technology that Chen Ming specially learned before, and then he asked Baiquan about how to use assault boat tactics.

Although now is not a good time to use the assault boat as Bai Quan said.

But after all, this kind of ship does not have a data line to connect to the afterglow core.

Therefore, Chen Ming needs to personally get in touch with the biomass spacecraft, because it is necessary to deal with the risks on the biological spacecraft.

Although even if the bugs are cleaned up, it is still risky for Chen Ming to touch the spacecraft in person, but it is still worth it to him.

However, the enhanced assault boat that was not used at the right time immediately ran into problems.

Because of the distance, the assault boat was unable to continue accelerating and could not penetrate the Zerg's hard carapace.

Fortunately, the impact is not big.

The defender's dozen giant mechanical arms have captured the biomass spacecraft and locked it firmly directly above the defender.

One of these dozen giant robotic arms was transformed by Chen Ming into a giant industrial drill bit that would only be used by the mining space station.

There is another one that he transformed into a super-powerful mining laser.

However, Chen Ming did not dare to use the mining laser.

In order not to cause too much damage to the biomass spacecraft, he now only dared to use a drill to drill an opening in the outer shell of the biomass spacecraft near the hollow cavity inside the biomass spacecraft based on the results of the highest point scan.

Then the robots in the assault boats staying outside were stuffed directly into them.

These robots were all under the control of Chen Ming and immediately began to attack the Zerg protecting the spacecraft inside the cavity of the biomass spacecraft.

A large number of robots that could not be completely eliminated and were not affected by the blood of the Zerg were like a group of mad dogs cleaning the interior of the biological spacecraft, leaving behind a piece of Zerg limbs and broken arms in their path.

Coupled with the high-power scanning of the Supreme Point, face to face, Chen Ming was able to completely eliminate all threats within the entire biological spacecraft.

In the end, there was only one queen left in the entire biomass spacecraft, who was in the center of the spacecraft and was still cultivating bugs and struggling desperately.

Now that it was time, Chen Ming asked the defenders to drag the biomass spacecraft to the planet below.

Keep a considerable distance from the mechanical city to avoid unnecessary attacks.

Then, there was no more.

The defender just destroyed the carapace and gave the robot the conditions to break into the interior.

It also destroys all external aggressive tissues that can carry out attacks, including those acid jets.

Only the insect queen, who is the core of the biomass spacecraft, is still alive.

All other dangers have been eliminated.

Chen Ming left and landed at the highest point on the planet's surface with the defenders.

Relying on the jetpack of the Locust powered armor, he flew to the top of the Defender, stretched out his hand and touched the carapace of the biomass spacecraft.

A familiar but slightly changed reminder appeared in front of him.

[Biomass spacecraft signal detected, do you want to connect? 】

Chen Ming clenched the fist of his other hand vigorously, with an expression of surprise and relaxation on his face.

"Access."

A new panel appeared in front of him.

[Biomass spacecraft panel]

[Ship name: None]

[Type: Thorn Zerg Destroyer Class Breeding Ship]

[Consciousness: Thorne Zerg·Queen (survival)]

[Biomass reserves: 2%]

[Top biological weapons: medium acid spray bag, small acid spray bag*3]

[Biological weapons at the bottom: medium acid spray bag, small acid spray bag*3]

[Insect egg breeding capsule (port side): 100/100 (0)]

[Insect Egg Breeding Capsule (starboard): 100/100 (0)] ˆ ˆ ˆ [Biological Armor: Thorn Zerg Biological Spaceship Standard Carapace]

[Biological Engine: Rigid Digestive Sac]

[Internal cavities: Queen host cavity, giant storage cavity, egg breeding cavity, digestive cavity, waste accumulation cavity]

[Key tissues: Aggregated nerve center nodes, neural circuit network, pulsating heart, body fluid circulation tissue network, biomass main stem, hyperspace stable connective tissue, loose muscle bundles, neuropathic pain suppression tissue, giant Zerg compound eyes]

Although the entire panel looks a bit complicated, its overall structure still remains similar to that of an ordinary spaceship.

It’s easier to understand if you deconstruct it a little bit.

This biomass craft is seen from the inside out.

The first is the core insect queen, who is also the brain of the entire biomass spacecraft.

The appearance of the Worm Queen is...a bit ugly.

It is a parasite-like thing connected to the flesh and blood tissue inside the biological spacecraft.

The whole body is both thin and bloated.

What's bloated is its brain and the Zerg's egg-laying organs, and what's thin is all its other body tissues.

This extreme composition makes it impossible for the insect queen to look good.

But it's this look that meets all the needs of the insect queen and everything it needs to do.

Outside the Queen of Worms is the [Queen of Worms Hosting Cavity], which is protected within the myocardial tissue of the [Pulsating Heart] of this biomass spacecraft.

It can be said to be the safest place on the entire biological spacecraft.

Outside the heart, there are various tissue structures that maintain the normal survival of this biomass spacecraft.

It includes the [Aggregation Nerve Center Node], which functions like a control panel, and the [Neural Circuit Network], which is similar to the various lines inside Chen Ming's spacecraft.

The [body fluid circulation tissue network] provides the entire spacecraft with biological internal circulation, including blood and other biological fluids.

There is also the most critical thing, the "spinal nerve" that extends from the beating heart and completely connects the entire biological spacecraft, which is the "biomass main stem".

In addition, some other biological cavities, such as the [giant storage cavity] that can store various nutrients and biomass as well as captured food, and other scattered things are distributed on the main biomass stem. Periphery.

For example, the tentacles that Chen Ming saw before extended to the outside of the biomass spacecraft.

These are [loose muscle bundles], which are some tissues differentiated from the ends of the main stems of biomass.

It is usually kept within the carapace, but can be extended when necessary, just like it did to capture the empty jellyfish just now.

But the more important role of loose muscle bundles is not here.

Its muscle surface has many fine pores.

The biomass spacecraft can usually use the [rigid digestive sac] to digest various fuels, convert the fuel into bioenergy, and at the same time dissipate the heat produced through these muscle bundles.

Heat dissipation is its main function.

Although the efficiency of dissipating heat in space is not high, it is better than nothing.

Outside these internal tissues and cavities are the tough and solid Zerg muscle tissue of the biomass spacecraft, and the Zerg carapace that protects the muscle tissue.

There are also biological weapons [acid spray bladders] distributed between muscle tissues and hidden under the carapace.

But there was one more special thing that Chen Ming felt deserved to be included in the category of biological weapons.

In addition to being distributed inside the spacecraft, there are also very special cavities [worm egg breeding chambers] distributed on the sides of the biological spacecraft.

The interior of the cavity has hundreds of insect egg breeding pods neatly arranged, and each vesicle contains a semi-mature insect. With a little cultivation, it can have a certain fighting capacity.

These things... seem to be Zerg fighter planes.

It should be something like this.

Chen Ming thought about it and thought it was quite reasonable.

After all, it seems that the Zerg have not evolved any powerful biological weapons yet, only pure acid.

Although the effect of acid is very good and is enough to corrode Sky Steel, the nature of the acid itself determines that it is not very effective. Its bullet speed in space may not even be comparable to many civilian weapons.

Then simply combine biological weapons and biological warfare aircraft.

As long as the Zerg cultivated by the Queen can get close to the enemy's spaceship, the problem of slow projectile speed of acid weapons will be solved.

They can even directly use acid to corrode the armor of the spacecraft to achieve the effect of joining gangs.

With extremely fast breeding speed, good melee combat capabilities, and no fear of death, the Zerg feel more powerful than robots in gang-hopping battles.

It was Chen Ming who remembered that there seemed to be no such bugs when the biomass spacecraft was scanned at the highest point at the beginning.

It seems that after the biological spaceship was captured and lost its ability to resist, the insect queen inside forcibly consumed most of the biomass to cultivate it.

But before it could release these "Zerg fighters", the entire biomass spacecraft was controlled by Chen Ming.

In short, these things add up to make up everything about this biomass spacecraft from the inside out.

While Chen Ming controlled the biological spaceship and learned about it through the panel, he also slowly walked around it.

Although this biological spacecraft is inferior to ordinary military combat destroyers, it has potential that is unmatched by any other spacecraft.

In addition, Chen Ming also found that under the Zerg carapace on the side and tail of the biological spaceship, each had a spiral muscle tissue that closed the door leading to the interior of the spacecraft.

If Chen Ming guessed correctly, this should be a door composed of a sphincter-like muscle tissue structure.

So Chen Ming decisively gave up the sphincter door at the rear of the biological spacecraft and chose to enter the biological spacecraft from the side.

He had expected this scene to happen the moment he realized that the Zerg had a biomass spaceship.

So he had already adjusted his mentality a long time ago, and was not affected at all when he walked through the sphincter door and entered the biological spaceship.

Anyway, he has already experienced sky steel smelted from empty fish excrement before, so another sphincter gate is nothing.

After entering the Zerg's cavity, Chen Ming could see everywhere around him a large number of insect egg breeding pods that the insect queen had just urgently cultivated.

There are many adult worms wrapped in vesicles suspended in it. They each have different uses, such as fighting, transportation, cultivation, maintenance, etc.

But now, their role is only one, to be reabsorbed by the insect queen and converted into biomass to maintain the survival of the biological spacecraft.

After all, the insect queen has been controlled by Chen Ming and has calmed down.

Then after losing the enemy, survival has become its first priority.

In addition to these reabsorbed nurturing capsules, there are also many corpses of the Zerg killed by the mechanical race that Chen Ming just sent in. They are being dragged to the tail of the biological spacecraft by some worker bugs just bred by the Zerg Queen.

There are giant storage chambers and rigid digestive sacs, which are also later reabsorbed.

However, Chen Ming's goal was not there. He confirmed it based on the three-dimensional imaging on the panel of the biomass spacecraft, and then walked to the location of the beating heart of the biomass spacecraft, which is where the Queen of Insects was.

The beating speed of the pulsating heart is not fast, and it only beats once in about five minutes, causing a roar that spreads throughout the biomass spacecraft.

This roar is not too loud overall, but rather low, so once you get used to it, it will hardly have any impact as long as you don't pay special attention to it.

Chen Ming quickly came to the vicinity of the beating heart. He could see that the inside and outside of the heart and the insect queen inside were protected by an extremely thick Zerg carapace that was almost the same as the outside of the biological spaceship.

And the ugly insect queen in her heart was exuding affection toward him, the core of the hive mind.

The insect queen controlled by Chen Ming, like the mechanical races he controlled, created a new hive mind network with him as the core to provide him with spiritual feedback.

Moreover, the two hive mind networks are independent and do not affect each other at all.

But Chen Ming discovered a problem.

It is true that the Zerg have a hive mind, and it is also true that a hive mind network was established with him as the core, and it is also true that it can provide him with the mental power bonus of the hive network mind.

But after he took control of the biological spaceship, the only bugs that connected into the Zerg hive mind network with him as the core were the bug queens and the bugs that were cultivated after the queen was controlled.

Those bugs that had been cultivated before the queen was controlled were not connected to Chen Ming's thinking network.

It also includes those bugs still on the planet and underground.

Chen Ming had to pay attention to this issue.

He immediately observed the bugs that were not in hive consciousness.

Found that there didn't seem to be any big problem.

The connection between Zergs relies not only on the hive network, but also on the exchange of pheromones.

The queen's pheromones have not changed, so these bugs will not escape the control of the queen, but they will not provide Chen Ming with the bonus of the hive network.

Chen Ming doesn't have to worry anymore. He has already thought of a solution and can implement it when he is free later.

Chen Ming suddenly and for some reason subconsciously reached out and touched the ugly big head of the insect queen.

The insect queen's carapace feels just as smooth to the touch as it looks.

As long as you get used to the way it looks, it's quite comfortable just to touch.

But suddenly, the carapace on the insect queen's head slightly opened a gap, and a thick white nerve extended out and stopped in front of Chen Ming.

Chen Ming relied on the hive mind network to immediately understand what the Insect Queen meant.

This is a special way of neural connection between Zergs, which allows for rapid information exchange.

And there is no need for Chen Ming to find a way to get his nerve out. As long as he and this nerve exchange bioelectric signals, the nerve connection can be carried out.

Chen Ming felt a little hesitant, but this hesitation immediately dissipated.

The biological ship was already under his control, and his psychic powers would ensure that he was safe.

The moment Chen Ming grasped this thick nerve, he seemed to have transformed into the consciousness of the biological spacecraft.

Immediately afterwards, the message conveyed by the consciousness of the biological spacecraft came to his mind: "Eat eat eat eat eat eat eat..."

"?"

Chen Ming subconsciously let go of his hand holding the thick nerve.

He seemed to have felt strange thoughts in his mind just now.

Chen Ming held it again with some uncertainty, and the consciousness of the biological spaceship spread again: "Evolution evolution evolution evolution evolution..."

"??"

Chen Ming let go of his hand again, used the hive mind network to communicate with the Queen for a while, and held his hand again.

This time it's normal.

Chen Ming successfully read the memory inside the memory stored in the queen's brain.

At this moment, Chen Ming seemed to have returned to the moment when he was still on the abandoned mining space station more than half a year ago.

No, it needs to be earlier.

It was the moment when the Thrawn zerg were dropped onto the mining space station.

(End of this chapter)

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