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Chapter 2060, Chapter 2.58: Lady Spearhead Snake

Despite possessing regenerative abilities, it surprisingly failed to break through the "Hayflick Limit." Specifically, the mutant snake-man whose chest was severely injured by the Muay Thai fighter's attack experienced a significant decrease in regenerative abilities. Not only was its self-healing time prolonged, but even the stability of the mutant showed signs of decline.

"How could this be?" Chen Xian, the second-in-command of the Water Spirit Gang, who was lying on the ground, immediately noticed the abnormality in his body: "Didn't the doctor say that he could regenerate indefinitely?!"

Wu Chen also noticed something was wrong and asked the Chen sisters to contact Madam He: "Madam, scan the 'mutant cells' in the other person's body. See if they have broken through the 'Hayflick limit'."

“Okay.” Madam He immediately deployed the armored drone for sampling. As the leader of the entire female combat team, Madam He's kinetic armor integrates more functional modules. Among them is a multi-functional drone capable of information gathering, environmental analysis, and full battlefield situational awareness. The existing 20 female fighters can also connect to the "sub-interface" dedicated to the combat armor AI under the Cybertron Vortex Fox's "Super Brain Regional Chain" via the "nano-neuron subcutaneous interface." With the assistance of the armor AI, they can access the supercomputing power of the Cybertron Vortex Fox's "Super Brain Regional Chain."

Even before being integrated into the Cosmos and becoming one of the Star Companions, the Star Technology of 0326 had already partially opened up to the Fighting Girls. Ultimately, it's just a difference in access levels.

Soon, the Cybertronian Vortex Fox's "Superbrain Region Chain," which had received the relevant digital sampling information, analyzed the results and immediately displayed a pop-up on the Chen sisters' headsets: "My lord, they have had this mutant ability artificially removed."

"Or to be more precise, it's a kind of 'genetic switch' that limits whether or not the 'Hayflick Limit' can be broken. Only by turning on this genetic switch can the corresponding mutant ability be activated," Wu Chen gave a more accurate description.

"Gene switches" are molecular mechanisms that influence biological traits by regulating gene expression. Their core functions include activating or inhibiting specific genes to achieve cellular state transitions, such as inducing cancer cells to return to normal function. This mechanism can act on vital activities such as cell growth, apoptosis, and drug resistance, involving multiple regulatory factors. "Gene switches" are not some far-fetched science fiction concept. The importance of "gene switches" has long been recognized. In 2007, scientists announced the successful mapping of the locations of more than 4000 "gene switches." It is understood that "gene switches" can be chemical substances, proteins, or even segments of genes, etc. Hundreds of gene switches have been discovered for cancer, and there are also gene switches that regulate various aspects of human health, including longevity, liver disease, and infertility.

Wu Chen's use of this term clearly refers to the "mutant (gene) switch." Only by activating this special mutant gene can the Water Spirit Gang members break through the "Hayflick Limit" and gain the ability of infinite regeneration.

"My lord, this special switch seems to be..." With the help of the "superbrain region chain" of the Vortex-Saturated Star superbrain co-organization, the Chen sisters have reached the latest conclusion.

This conclusion was foreshadowed by Wu Chen's intuition, solidified by his experience as a seasoned player: "Vampire genes."

"That's right, my lord." The Chen sisters responded in unison.

As mentioned earlier, a "gene switch" can be a chemical substance, a protein, or even a segment of a gene. The gene switch that activates the "infinite regeneration" mutant ability is a mutant gene unique to vampires.

"Damn it. At this hour, all the vampires are gathered in nightclubs, feasting." Wu Chen was worried that this side story of the Water Spirit Gang wouldn't be able to develop properly.

Just then, a stone wall fell from the sky.

With a loud "boom," it crashed into the center of the battlefield, interrupting the deadly contest and drawing everyone's attention.

"Cough cough! Cough cough!" The waitress, who was thrown to the ground by the shattered stone wall, coughed up a mouthful of blood.

Taking advantage of the brief respite as her shattered bones began to realign, the waitress painstakingly pried out the fragments embedded in her body. Just then, sensing that she was being spied on with ill intent, the waitress abruptly looked up.

Amidst the billowing smoke and dust, twisted figures slowly approached her from all directions.

"Hmm?" The vampire's unique "hot-blooded vision" immediately activated, and the waitress saw the outline of a warm-blooded creature that was very different from humans.

"Stop right there!" the waitress said, her voice carrying the intimidating power of a supernatural being.

However, upon hearing that bloodthirsty roar, they only paused slightly before the strange, warm-blooded creatures still swarmed around. Rows of them emerged from the dust rising from the stone wall, revealing the ugly faces of the rattlesnake-men, drooling. "Hmph, the Water Spirit Gang," the waitress immediately noticed the gang's emblem lingering on their tattered clothes.

Behind the Water Spirit Gang's mutant snake-woman, there were armored female fighters surrounding her.

"Hmph, Black Dragon Society."

One operating overtly, the other covertly, the two major organizations in the survivor camp were clearly known to the waitress. The Black Dragon Society controlled the underground boxing matches, while the Water Spirit Gang monopolized contraband smuggling. Normally, these two forces were the cornerstones ensuring the camp's stability. However, tonight, they were both troublemakers.

"Madam, I need your blood." Chen Luo, the leader of the Shui Ling Gang who hadn't yet lost his mind, stepped forward through the crowd.

"You try it and see." As she spoke, most of the waitress's injuries had healed. Just as the armored AI of the scimitar had said, she was the most dangerous vampire in the nightclub.

"Madam, I have no intention of being your enemy. But your blood is my antidote!" Chen Luo, the leader of the Water Spirit Gang, suddenly raised his rattlesnake and launched a shrill attack.

Caught off guard, the waitress suddenly felt a splitting headache and saw stars.

The mutant snake-men swarmed forward, making a move to pounce on her and knock her to the ground.

"You're asking for it!" the waitress roared in fury.

The Mayan pyramid has a four-story frozen human blood bank and serum laboratory.

"Lady Hydra" Irina, her snake eyes flashing, said, "Doctor, the battle has begun."

Dr. Lizard, who was busy creating the next pan-mutant, nodded quickly: "As expected."

"The Python Queen" Mrs. Sylvia Marsh also flashed her snake eyes: "The two sides are the Black Dragon Society and the Water Spirit Gang."

"The Black Dragon Society?" Dr. Lizard seemed surprised. "It seems the situation has changed."

"Mrs. Horned Viper" Chen Jiali understands men best: "What do you need us to do, Doctor?"

“As you can see, the gene serum I gave to the Water Spirit Gang came from an experimental variant serum of the ‘Horned Rattlesnake.’ This was also a necessary human experiment,” Dr. Lizard patiently explained. “After the battle, you should collect as many of the Water Spirit Gang members’ remains as possible. This is a crucial step in completing the ‘Horned Rattlesnake’ variant experiment.”

Knowing that the rattlesnake the doctor mentioned was also a member of the Viper Gang, "Cobra Queen" Catherine Trankie nodded happily: "Understood, Doctor."

"Also, bring the nightclub hostess along." Dr. Lizard seemed to have everything under control: "She's the perfect candidate for 'Lady Lancehead'."

Fer-De-Lance, also known as the Lancehead Viper or Spear Viper, is a Marvel supervillain. Her muscles have been chemically enhanced, granting her superhuman strength, endurance, and incredible speed. She is able to withstand small-caliber bullets and penetration from ordinary knives. She uses these advantages to become a formidable street fighter. Her primary weapons are two retractable, 8-inch (0.2-meter) long steel claws, usually mounted on her arms. Her boots are also equipped with a pair of 2-inch (0.05-meter) long spring-loaded steel spikes, used for assassinations in combat.