Chapter 382: Life Science and Technology Emerges

Everything was as Xu Zhi had expected. Caroline's path of beast taming, though innovative and potentially exaggerated, was like a mayfly trying to shake a tree when attempting to challenge the mainstream cultural tide of Arcane Mechanical Civilization left by Mr. Levis.

Machines and lava were cultural elements deeply ingrained in the Ishtar people.

Xu Zhi had long anticipated this.

With a smile on his face, he walked along the sci-fi-themed street, thinking, "Caroline, I want to see what you choose..."

Year 191 of the Empire.

Due to the great war, both the Ishtar people and the Holy Dragon Michael suffered heavy losses.

Other powerful supernatural beings in the Stone Wall Great Region, discovering Michael's severe injuries and diminished strength, quickly cast their covetous eyes upon them, seeking to invade.

At the same time, they discovered the existence of the Ishtar people. Their incredible technology, allowing these low-level, powerless humans — not even first-tier beings — to control machines and wield power comparable to their own, instantly filled them with envy.

With their strength severely depleted, both Michael and the Ishtar people faced the threat of invasion.

"We should unite!" both sides proclaimed.

This was the declaration from both sides, and everyone knew it was the best option.

However, this was theoretical; in reality, uniting was impossible due to a complete lack of trust. Both sides desired unity but feared being betrayed by the other.

At this moment, Caroline, the leader of the previously stagnant Beast Tamer guild, stepped forward. "We can sign an equal contract with the demonic beasts," she announced, "guaranteeing eternal loyalty and mutual assistance between us!"

Over the years, Caroline had thoroughly researched the C-language, discovering many demonic beast contract models, including those that imposed restrictions on humans themselves. This was crucial because it was the only way to gain the acceptance of high-level demonic beasts for human contract requests.

Otherwise, most high-level demonic beasts, with their immense pride, would rather die than be enslaved and commanded by humans.

Instantly, the Holy Emperor Michael scoffed. "This is a good method, but I cannot sign a contract with all of humanity. With which human would I sign a contract? And in that scenario, only that human and I would be bound to non-betrayal... This would mean I couldn't betray humanity, but other humans could betray me!"

This was an unsolvable problem.

Unless the human who signed the contract with him could represent all of humanity, or that human's life was so crucial to the entire human world that it could not be lost.

But did such a person exist?

One had existed before.

Mr. Levis had, but he was gone now. Even the supreme leaders, the presidents of the two nations, had not reached such an indispensable level for the entire human society.

But at this moment, Caroline spoke again, "What if I, too, possessed wisdom close to that of a god? What if I, too, held a uniquely invaluable position within human society?"

This single statement alone was enough to cause a global sensation, sparking countless news reports, media frenzies, and online debates. The implications were immense.

After several years of dormancy, Caroline finally revealed her true formidable nature.

*World Times Weekly* asked: "Could Caroline be the second person to unlock the pineal gland and the potential of the human brain? Does she also possess wisdom akin to a god's? A brain kissed by a god!?"

Shutter clicks filled the air as photo after photo was published by the media.

These were photos of an elderly Caroline, her face blurred with age, wearing black-rimmed glasses.

*Veolia Daily* reported: "According to various investigations, we've made the astonishing discovery that the incredibly mysterious Beast Tamer leader, Caroline, is actually over fifty years old! She was once extremely old but has managed to live to the present, appearing remarkably young. She has evidently, like Mr. Levis, lived a second life! As is well known, the Beast Tamer organization also possesses many groundbreaking, cross-era research inventions, with technology rapidly advancing! Perhaps she, too, possesses extraordinary wisdom!"

Major television networks chimed in:

"According to our investigations, we've discovered something astonishing! Caroline is precisely the girl we saw years ago in a milk tea shop, conversing with an ancient deity! She is enigmatic, and perhaps truly possesses a brain kissed by a god!"

Public opinion was in an uproar.

With Mr. Levis gone, technological development, though still advancing, felt incredibly slow compared to the rapid iterations they had grown accustomed to under his guidance. It felt like a snail's pace.

Now, with the emergence of another individual suspected of possessing near-divine wisdom, the entire human society was incredibly excited.

*Time Weekly* featured a woman on its cover:

"Is it true or false? Caroline, the Second Mr. Levis!?"

"The Beast Tamer revolution is indeed an unprecedented civilizational path!"

Reports flooded the airwaves.

A mechanical organization voiced its opinion:

"The Beast Tamer profession... a female scientist who focuses on life science rather than machines and civilization! We reject this!"

Female business magnates and high-ranking social figures also stepped forward:

"Machines and lava, the wild pursuit of power — that's your masculine romance! But beast taming, with cute little animals, that's our feminine romance! This perfectly complements Ishtar civilization!"

"Levis was your male scientist; Caroline is our female scientist!"

Amidst this immense excitement, a statement released by Caroline pushed public discourse on civilization to its peak:

"On October 7th, the Beast Tamer Guild will hold a scientific exposition at the War Frontier in the Lava Lands. We invite high-level social figures, news media, Holy Emperor Michael, and high-ranking demonic beasts to witness humanity's seven research achievements in life science!"

The entire world was abuzz.

This was in imitation of Mr. Levis, who had once held a scientific exposition to showcase new technologies and assert his identity. This time, Caroline specifically chose the War Frontier, inviting not only the Ishtar people but also the demonic beasts allied with the Holy Emperor.

"Caroline truly possesses astonishing wisdom; this move alone proves it! Inviting the demonic beast side is a clear sign of sincerity for an alliance!"

"No matter how much you sugarcoat it, that exposition will tell us everything! True or false... let's wait and see!"

Soon, countless media outlets and news agencies entered the secure passage of a massive, mushroom-shaped, arc-dome venue. Under the guidance of the female Beast Tamer students there, they discovered incredible things that transcended eras, even approaching legendary myths.

"Contractual Art: Power Burst," a Divine Language Contract developed from the C-language, temporarily activates the brain's potential and specific latent genes in a contracted demonic beast, using this 'trojan horse' of a contract, to achieve a short-term burst of muscle and strength, thereby empowering the Beast Tamer!"

This female Beast Tamer demonstrated on the spot with her own demonic beast, a small Wind Mouse, whose strength increased by a full thirty percent!

However, this greatly damaged the beast's body and would lead to exhaustion afterward.

This method, involving fundamental life genes, left people dumbfounded.

"This is Contractual Art: Life Revival!" another explained. "By influencing genes through C-language, it activates powerful life cell recovery abilities for healing. However, it severely drains the body, so Beast Tamers can use our specially formulated beast nutritional supplements for recovery in conjunction with it. At critical moments, it can save lives."

This contract instantly excited countless people.

Even some demonic beasts watched in surprise, understanding that it meant an extra life for them.

"C-language is the divine language that constructs demon cores," a beautiful woman explained, guiding them to the 'Human Life Sciences' exhibition area. "Although we humans cannot use it directly, our life sciences have achieved some results. Using certain specific C-language commands, we can achieve unique medical effects. Though humans haven't awakened fully, we still have potential in this area. By embedding these C-language commands into the mind, we can suppress certain hormones, cure some diseases, reduce acne..."

Meanwhile, the Lava Dragon Michael, this golden dragon, continuously toured the exhibition area with his demonic beast subordinates, also showing immense interest.

At the end of the exhibition, Caroline stepped onto the stage and began her speech. "Undeniably, the charm of science lies in the charm of life science! Beast Taming is merely a milestone in humanity's exploration of life, a result of delving into the essence of demonic beast life!

"In the future, the ultimate limit of life science will be the complete mastery of the programming code of our life genes!

"The world's most mysterious miracle — life — will be fully unveiled before us Ishtar people, revealing all its mysteries. I want every Ishtar person in the future to be like a god! Everyone will possess the divine wisdom of Mr. Levis! Every one of us will be the most perfect divine race!"

A divine race?

When future technological civilization reaches its peak, every Ishtar person will be a god, controlling the code of life, wielding endless supreme technology, becoming a divine race?

These words utterly shook the entire human leadership.

They recognized Caroline.

At that very moment, Holy Emperor Michael also recognized Caroline as an indispensable part of humanity. He chose to sign the equal demonic beast contract with her, as humanity's representative.

However, at the very last moment of signing the contract, Michael pulled out his 'Mechanical Revolution' account, and loudly proclaimed to the entire human exhibition hall, "Top up! Hurry and top up for me! I want to play with Master Lin Ze's new mechanical six-core drive mecha, the BQ601, released this year!"