vncnus Chapter 2053, Section 251: Pan-Mutants
Chapter 2053, Section 251: Pan-Mutants
Chapter 2053, Section 2.51: Pan-Mutants
Asp, nicknamed "The Temptress," is a Marvel supervillain. As a member of the Viper Gang, she joined the organization at the recommendation of Horned Rattlesnake. She has long been at odds with Captain America and has formed deep friendships with female members such as Diamondback and Black Mamba.
Horned vipers can generate and emit unknown forms of radiant energy that paralyze and render their targets defenseless. The viper's body constantly produces and stores this energy, releasing it through its skin pores when excess energy accumulates. This means that prolonged physical contact with a horned viper can be fatal to an ordinary human. The viper can also inject venom similar to that of a snake through its fingertips, capable of killing an adult male within a range of up to 6 feet (1.83 meters). The venom can quickly paralyze the target's nervous system, remaining effective for approximately 4 hours. Whether it paralyzes or kills depends on the venom's toxin level and the victim's own resistance. After releasing all the venom, it takes about 30 minutes to replenish its reserves. The viper can also accelerate its metabolism through limb movements (often a snake dance), thus speeding up the venom's secretion and replenishing its reserves in as little as 10 minutes.
Horned Viper possesses the normal strength of an average woman and has not received any combat skills training. She is also a skilled dancer with good dance technique and muscle control.
Clearly, the main reason Dr. Lizard chose Hong Kong socialite Chan Ka-lai was because of her ancient poison, which originated in the Qin Dynasty and was hidden in a white jade seal. This poison could paralyze the body but enhance the sensitivity of nerve endings.
The toxicity of this "femme fatale's poison" had subtly infiltrated and infected Chen Jiali's body, especially her fingers, within the suffocatingly erotic and sadistic game of the original storyline of "Red Night." After mutating, it became her source of poison. This perfectly aligns with the mutated ability of the Horned Viper to project venom through its fingertips.
Isn't that a coincidence?
The key point here is how to transform this ancient poison into the exclusive ability of "Lady Horned Viper".
That's right. The scientific method used is "mutant gene therapy".
Mutants, also known as Homo superiors, are a special race in the Marvel Universe formed due to genetic mutations. However, generally speaking, only those who are born with mutant genes and thus gain superpowers through genetic mutation are called mutants; those who acquire superpowers through external factors are not considered mutants.
This is a classic division of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
However, stepping outside the Marvel Universe, in the timeline of the Furious Temple Tower's isotope battle royale storyline, the "New Viper Gang" takes on a broader, more diverse meaning as the Dr. Lizard's storyline unfolds.
They might be called "Pan-Mutants".
"What's so special about this... 'Horned Viper', the mutant gene chain pre-edited by the Doctor?" Irina, the third companion about to begin the mutant experiment, was equally intrigued.
"Mrs. Horned Viper" is the name Dr. Lizard entered into her profile. Clearly, corresponding to her companions "Mrs. Hydra" and "Queen of the Pythons," Dr. Lizard assumes that the entire leadership and core of the new Viper Gang are female pan-mutants. This is obviously not a coincidence. Of course, from a biologist's perspective, in lizards or pythons capable of parthenogenesis, the female's genetic advantage is obviously stronger. As mentioned earlier, some subspecies are even entirely composed of females, with no males present at all. Therefore, in Dr. Lizard's view, this is likely the most accurate definition of "parthenogenesis."
"Super soldier, regenerative ability, venom secretion, extraordinary allure—amplify the superior genes unique to women as much as possible." Dr. Lizard spoke rapidly, his hands moving even faster. As he continuously inputted encrypted commands, the mutation hatching experiment of the third "Dionin Egg" began.
The robotic arm gently removed the naked, curled-up, dormant "mutant embryo"—Hong Kong socialite Chan Ka-lai—and placed it into the "Diorin Egg," a specially prepared solution for her, filled with mutant gene fluid.
The feeling was like implanting a missing "fertilized embryo" into an infertile egg and artificially incubating it a second time.
That's right, that's it.
Mutant gene experiments are essentially the redevelopment of ordinary people, transforming them into pan-mutant humans.
It's important to note that Dr. Lizard used biochemical technology: artificially intervening in the hatching process of the "Dionne Egg." He combined the "biochemical tissues" that the "mutant embryo" could develop with a female mutant using her "tail-severing ability" to create a "biochemical female (snake) demon." In science fiction terms, these "biochemical tissues," such as snake tails and claws, that developed from the "Dionne Egg" after the implantation of the "biochemical embryo" are more in line with the definition of "biochemical prosthetics."
That's right, "bionic snake tail" and "bionic snake claw" both fall under the category of "biochemical prosthetics".
In other words, these "bio-engineered prosthetics" can be combined and disassembled using biochemical methods, allowing members of the Viper Gang to switch freely between human and snake demon forms.
In fact, the core attribute of "biochemical methods" is that they can proliferate and die through "(variant) cell division".
On a macroscopic level, it starts from a "mutant cell" and "grows" biochemical tissue in a very short time, and can also decompose and absorb the severed tissue in a very short time.
Similar to how the division of ordinary cells requires the consumption of biological energy, the division of mutant cells requires a much larger amount of biochemical energy. Please note the difference between "biological energy" and "biochemical energy".
This means that as newly emerging mutants, such as "Madame Hydra," "Queen Python," and "Madame Horned Viper," they cannot simply replenish their energy through food. They need to be injected with gene-enhancing drugs regularly, and even prey on other mutants in times of crisis, directly extracting energy from their bodies (please understand this correctly).
This is not difficult to understand.
Of course, just like the "energy cubes" that Transformers can directly consume during times of food scarcity, all pan-mutants possess the ability to cook their own unique foods. And this special "mutant gene energy bar" is entirely no problem for the existing technology lines at the 0326 Stellar Cube base.
The entire incubation process was much shorter than Wu Chen had expected. It took only 15 minutes, excluding the beginning and end. Of course, this was also related to the fact that the implanted "mutant embryo" was a fully developed, mature human (Hong Kong socialite Chan Ka-lai).
With the hatching of the third member of the Viper Gang, "Mrs. Horned Viper," the formation of the new Viper Gang immediately entered a fast track.
"Doctor, who's next?" After reaching a consensus with the newly born "Horned Viper" Chen Jiali through the memories of the mutant genes, "Hydra Lady" Irina gently opened her snake eyes, her alluring gaze flashing briefly.
“I call her ‘Queen Cobra.’” As he spoke, Dr. Lizard had already begun a new round of mutation experiments.
Needless to say, this new "Cobra Queen" of the Viper Gang corresponds to the original Viper Gang's King Cobra.
The King Cobra, also known as the Cobra, according to classic Marvel lore, possesses incredible contortionist abilities after its blood vessels are exposed to cobra venom. It can dislocate and reset its shoulder and hip joints at will; it also has powerful muscle control, allowing it to move by contracting its muscles, similar to a snake crawling, at astonishing speed; its bones are also quite flexible and almost impossible to break.
The king cobra possesses a variant ability that allows it to easily pass through pipes up to 1 foot (0.3 meters) in diameter, and to cushion impacts, avoiding fatal injuries. It also possesses the Cobra Grip ability, allowing it to firmly grip its opponent in combat. Its primary weapons are two wrist guns, capable of firing "Cobra Bite" bullets containing cobra venom, as well as other types of bullets or devices, including smoke grenades, nerve gas, lassos, and substances that cause temporary blindness. The king cobra's clothing is made of a smooth material, allowing it to easily escape grasps. Its gloves and boots are also equipped with adhesive devices, enabling it to walk on surfaces such as walls.