Chapter 127: Evolution Serum
"Emergency! Emergency! Attention, residents of J City! Attention, residents of J City! Monsters have appeared on the streets and along the coast of J City. The threat level has been assessed as Demon-level! The Hero League is currently dispatching heroes to eliminate the monsters. Until they are neutralized, all residents must evacuate to the shelters immediately. This is not a drill! Please evacuate as soon as possible..."
"Repeating: Emergency! Emergency! Attention, residents of J City! Attention, residents of J City! Monsters have appeared on the streets and along the coast of J City. The threat level has been assessed as Demon-level! The Hero League is currently dispatching heroes to eliminate the monsters. Until they are neutralized, all residents must evacuate to the shelters immediately. This is not a drill! Please evacuate as soon as possible..."
In the original storyline, before the Deep Sea King appeared, the threat level was naturally Tiger-level. Due to the emergence of multiple Tiger-level monsters, it was classified as "High-Tiger."
Since Chang Wei knew both the plot and the official guidebook, he naturally designated this as a Demon-level threat. However, to prevent people from accusing the Hero League of exaggerating, he always had his clones stage dramatic battles with the monsters—fighting back and forth before finally taking them down.
To further maintain the League's credibility, only Demon-level and Dragon-level monsters received this "special treatment." All Wolf-level and Tiger-level threats were eliminated instantly.
Right now, the Hero League's A-class heroes were cutting through the Deep Sea Clan monsters like a hot knife through butter.
A defining trait of the Hero League was its abundance of A-class and S-class heroes—far more than the Hero Association, leaving the latter wondering where they kept finding so many powerful heroes.
Moreover, the Hero League defined hero ranks differently from the Hero Association.
In the Hero Association, only those capable of soloing a Demon-level monster could qualify as S-class. Those who could take on a Demon-level enemy in a group or defeat a Tiger-level one alone were designated as A-class.
Chang Wei found that system too complicated. So, in his League, things were much simpler:
Those who could solo a Demon-level monster were A-class.
Those who could solo a Dragon-level monster were S-class.
Those who could solo a Tiger-level monster were B-class.
Those who could solo a Wolf-level monster were C-class.
Inside the shelters, televisions broadcasted the ongoing battle between the heroes and the monsters in real-time.
Unlike the Hero Association, which didn't grasp the importance of publicity, Chang Wei made sure people witnessed these battles firsthand. Only by letting the public see the heroes fight could he minimize the number of detractors.
Of course, haters were inevitable, but Chang Wei could ensure they didn't have much of a voice—or even a place in this world.
Watching the live footage of A-class and B-class heroes effortlessly clearing out the Deep Sea Clan, the people in the shelters were optimistic.
"They're so strong! Hero League's superheroes are way stronger than the Hero Association's!"
"Yeah, the Hero Association is just too weak in comparison."
However, at that moment, a shadowy figure appeared on screen. An A-class hero clashed with it briefly but was immediately sent flying.
As everyone gasped in shock, the figure stepped forward, revealing its true form.
It was a massive humanoid sea creature with deep green skin, a white underbelly, and strikingly human-like facial features. Unlike the other Deep Sea Clan monsters, it wore a cape and had a crown on its head—an unmistakable mark of authority.
Compared to the grotesque appearances of the other Deep Sea Clan members, this creature exuded an air of power and superiority.
A fierce battle erupted. The Deep Sea King first introduced himself, making sure everyone understood he was no ordinary monster—he was a king!
Then, under Chang Wei's remote control, the battle escalated dramatically. His clone and the Deep Sea King tore through half the city before the fight finally concluded.
The people in the shelter saw nothing strange about this. They marveled at the monster's strength while also feeling grateful for the Hero League's swift response. The fact that A-class heroes could handle Demon-level threats alone further solidified their trust in the League.
Compared to the Hero Association, the difference in strength was simply too vast.
Chang Wei had little interest in the Deep Sea King—whether wet or dry, it made no difference to him.
He also ignored the meteor in Z City. Saitama would handle it, and if not, his S-class heroes would take care of it.
At the moment, Chang Wei was bored out of his mind, passing the time by playing video games. Fortunately, the One Punch Man world had plenty of games he had never seen before. Given his current body, he didn't need to eat, drink, sleep, or rest, allowing him to blaze through games at an insane pace.
Of course, if he didn't deliberately slow down his neural reflexes, the game screen would appear like a still image—like watching a slideshow in ultra-slow motion, making it impossible to enjoy.
Finally, after what felt like an eternity, Genus completed the improvements and optimizations for the ultimate steroid formula.
"I've conducted over a hundred experiments under near-perfect conditions, yet the success rate is only around 60%," Genus reported. "The failed subjects mutated into monsters, with their physical abilities increasing fivefold."
"As for the successful ones, their cellular structures underwent changes, but they retained their sanity and gained a threefold boost in physical capabilities."
"Hmm... sounds weaker than the Giant?" Chang Wei mused, twirling a vial of deep purple liquid in his hand.
"No, this is a perfect enhancement! I call it the Evolution Serum. It unlocks an organism's latent potential. Even you, BOSS, would experience evolution if you consumed it!" Genus said passionately.
"So it shifts from mere enhancement to potential development?"
Chang Wei's eyes lit up, reminded of the various potential-unlocking techniques in the Dragon Ball world.
Without hesitation, he downed the deep purple liquid. Immediately, the Divine Light Virus began absorbing it.
"Huh? I don't feel anything."
The taste wasn't sweet or sour—it had no discernible flavor but was oddly pleasant to drink.
Then, suddenly, he felt it.
The Divine Light Virus became active—more than that, even the T-virus, G-virus, Vampire Progenitor Virus, and Stand Virus all began surging within him.
"This is some powerful stuff."
Chang Wei glanced at Genus.
This sensation felt eerily similar to when he used the system's genetic points to evolve.
The only difference was that the system had an all-encompassing force behind it, whereas this was purely biological. Now, he felt as though every cell in his body was about to rebel.
Fortunately, against the already-maxed-out Divine Light Virus, there was no real resistance. It was quickly subdued and guided through the evolution process.
"My strength has increased... feels similar to the Ultimate Breathing Technique... maybe even stronger?"
Chang Wei clenched his fist, feeling the newfound power coursing through him.
At that moment, a massive spaceship suddenly materialized in the sky above A City!
The Dark Matter Thieves had arrived!
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