The whole nation: You're put to survive on a desolate planet, you'll be running an alien b

"nice one."

Li Haotian picked up the three items on the ground, his gaze falling on the syringe containing fluorescent green liquid.

【Gene Evolution Fluid】.

"What... is this again?" Su Wan looked at the tube of liquid and instinctively sensed danger.

"Something that can make my little darlings even stronger." Li Haotian waved the [Iron Armor Shield] in his hand and used it directly on Alien No. 01.

The black metal shield transformed into a streak of light, instantly merging into the chest of Guardian 01, adding a layer of metallic texture to its already thick exoskeleton.

After doing all this, Li Haotian crushed the tube of [Gene Evolution Fluid] and poured all the liquid inside onto No. 01's head.

"Are you crazy! This thing has an unknown origin, what if..." Su Wan covered her mouth in horror before she could finish her sentence.

The moment the No. 01 Guardian Xenomorph came into contact with the green liquid, it convulsed violently, its exoskeleton making cracking sounds as it struggled to keep up with the strain, and cracks rapidly spread throughout its body.

It roared in agony, its massive body crashing heavily to the ground, rolling and tumbling, creating craters in the hard rock.

Dark green blood seeped from the cracked exoskeleton, emitting a pungent, acidic smell.

Su Wan was so frightened that she backed away repeatedly, her face turning pale.

Li Haotian remained motionless, his eyes fixed on the transforming alien, his pupils burning with an almost frantic anticipation.

Your summoned creature is undergoing forced genetic recombination...

[Ironclad Bear Elite Gene Fragment Detected... Initiating Fusion...]

[Fusion successful! Evolution path determined...]

[Congratulations! Your summoned creature has been promoted to a rare unit—Alien Hunter!]

"hiss--"

A screech, completely different from the previous one, rang out.

The old exoskeleton was completely shattered, and a brand new creature broke free.

Its size has shrunk compared to before, becoming more agile. Its streamlined body is full of explosive power, and its originally pure black exoskeleton now presents a deep dark gold color, flowing with a cold luster in the dim light.

Su Wan even felt that this new monster was a hundred times more dangerous than the previous three combined.

The evolved Xenomorph Hunter slowly stood up, walked to Li Haotian, and obediently lowered its smooth, ferocious head.

Li Haotian reached out and stroked its dark gold outer shell, which felt cold and hard, like touching the finest alloy.

He brought up the new attribute panel for character number 01.

[Summoned Creature: Alien Hunter (Code Name: 01)]

[Level: LV3]

【Strength: 45】

[Agility: 60]

[Physical Fitness: 40]

[Skills: Acidic Blood, Stealth, Deadly Tail Sting, Instant Kill Blink (New)]

[Instant Kill Blink: Consumes energy to perform a short-range spatial teleportation, launching a guaranteed sneak attack on the locked target.]

"Sixty points of agility? And it comes with a blink dash skill?"

Looking at the impressive attributes, Li Haotian couldn't help but mutter to himself, "This time we're really far ahead."

This isn't just winning at the starting line; it's like driving a sports car straight to the finish line.

Having secured his biggest gain, Li Haotian turned his gaze to the depths of the dark cave.

"Let's go in and take a look," Li Haotian said to Su Wan behind him. "When we were fighting that bear earlier, I felt like there was something resonating inside."

Still shaken, Su Wan instinctively tugged at his sleeve: "Going in again? What if there's a monster inside even more powerful than that bear?"

Li Haotian turned around, pointed to the imposing alien hunter beside him, and said calmly, "It's called the Hunter now. With it here, what are you worried about?"

Su Wan looked at the dark golden killing machine, then at Li Haotian's calm profile, and finally nodded and followed.

With a wave of his hand, Li Haotian sent two other raiding aliens into the darkness ahead, where they transformed into shadows and darted into the darkness to explore.

He and Su Wan followed behind, with Hunter 01 acting as their most loyal bodyguard, silently protecting them.

The cave was cold and damp, with water droplets constantly falling from the rock walls overhead, making a "drip-drip" sound.

The further you go, the clearer that faint throbbing becomes.

"Thump...thump...thump..."

The sound was deep and rhythmic, like the heartbeat of some enormous creature, striking directly at one's heart.

"That voice..." Su Wan subconsciously clutched her chest, feeling her heartbeat almost synchronize with the voice. "It sounds like a heartbeat."

"It's not just a feeling." Li Haotian stopped and listened intently for a moment. "It's a heartbeat."

After walking for a few more minutes, the view ahead suddenly opened up.

A huge underground cavity appeared before the two of them.

In the very center of the cavity, a huge tumor with a diameter of over five meters was pulsating rhythmically.

The sarcoma was dark red, with its surface covered with tangled, vascular-like patterns. Each pulsation emitted a faint red glow and a dull heartbeat.

There are no other monsters here; the only thing in the entire space is this eerie "heart".

"My God..." Su Wan stared at the throbbing tumor, a chill running down her spine. "What kind of monster's... organ is this?"

Li Haotian didn't answer her; his eyes were frighteningly bright as he strode forward.

When he got within three meters of the tumor, a system notification popped up that only he could see.

An unbound 'Primary Nest Heart' has been discovered.

[Heart of the Nest: The core of the territory, allowing players to establish their own sphere of influence. Once bound, it unlocks territory construction and troop incubation functions.]

[WARNING: Once a Nest Heart is bound, it cannot be changed or destroyed.]

【Bind on?】

"Troop development? Territory building?"

Li Haotian's mouth practically stretched to his ears as he looked at the prompt.

This isn't just a hellish start; it's like God is practically feeding him!

"Bind!" He pressed confirm on the virtual panel without hesitation.

The next second, the huge heart of the nest suddenly burst into a blinding red light, and a gentle energy instantly surged into Li Haotian's body.

[Binding successful! You have obtained the prototype territory: Cave 1 Nest.]

[Congratulations to player 'Li Haotian' for becoming the first player to establish a territory on Server 10 (Primitive Wilderness)!]

This achievement is now hidden because the server's public announcement function is not enabled.

[You have obtained the hidden achievement: Wilderness Pioneer!]

[Achievement rewards have been sent to your inventory: Territory Building Basic Pack x1, Energy Crystal (Small) x1.]

A series of system notifications flooded the screen, and Li Haotian felt incredibly refreshed.

He turned to Su Wan, who was still in shock, and smiled: "From now on, this is our home."

"Home?" Su Wan repeated the word blankly.

In this perilous game world, they actually have a "home"?

Li Haotian didn't explain further. He was about to open his backpack to check the so-called "Territory Building Basic Package" when the Heart of the Nest in front of him suddenly throbbed violently.

A bright red warning message popped up in front of him.

[WARNING: Activating the Heart of the Nest will trigger a life energy tide!]

The first wave of beasts will arrive in 23 hours and 59 minutes. Lord of the lair, please prepare your defenses!

Looking at the bright red countdown on the panel, Li Haotian's smile not only didn't disappear, but became even more pronounced.

He licked his lips, his gaze sweeping over the three aliens beside him that were beginning to stir restlessly.

"A beast tide?"

"Perfect timing, my children, it's time for a snack."