Alex continuously analyzed the body of the withered blue symbiote in front of him, dissecting its structure, the source of its abilities, and various related reactions.
The Life Foundation's research on symbiotes was still very superficial, lacking any deeper understanding.
With Alex's continuous research, he discovered that the symbiote's vitality was extremely tenacious—capable of surviving for a long time without eating or drinking by entering a state of apparent death.
In theory, symbiotes should be difficult to kill.
However, the Life Foundation's research on the blue symbiote had been extremely crude, conducting various exhaustive and destructive experiments by hosting the symbiote on different organisms.
As a result, the essence of this blue symbiote had been damaged, and its internal structure destroyed, causing it to be on the verge of death.
Alex spoke up, "These guys from the foundation seem to be a bunch of mediocrities."
"They managed to kill a symbiote while researching it."
"But fortunately, it still has a breath left. As long as I restore its internal structure and provide some nutrients, it can come back to life."
"There aren't many things in the laboratory, just some nutrient solutions and therapeutic agents."
Immediately, Alex began his work.
He started rapidly repairing the internal structure of the blue symbiote, fully focused and using precise instruments.
Soon enough, the internal structure of the blue symbiote was completely repaired by Alex.
After completing these tasks, Alex used his psychic abilities to create an elongated hand and brought over a vial of nutrient solution.
In an instant, it dripped onto the symbiote's body.
The withered body of the symbiote instantly regained its moisture, and at the same time, it began to move, restoring its ability to function.
In the glass container, it started crawling and extended its tentacles one by one.
On the table next to it, the pale yellow experimental body in another container sensed the revival of its companion and instantly became excited.
It also crawled up on the container, facing the other symbiotic organism as if greeting it.
Alex looked at the revived new symbiotic organism, and a smile appeared on his face. "Very good. Now I have two symbiotic organisms."
"I wonder which one is stronger."
After resurrecting the blue symbiotic organism, he walked to the side.
He turned on the computer, and instantly some surveillance videos appeared in front of Alex.
The surveillance feed showed scenes from inside the Life Foundation Building.
Alex had previously infiltrated their control center and left a backdoor.
In addition, he had also installed surveillance cameras upstairs.
Because he knew that the upcoming Riot would try to control the foundation and would want to use the rocket to bring back countless companions.
Although in the original work, the Venom organization had made this move, now the world was an integration of the Venom universe and the Marvel universe.
This world had more variables.
So Alex decided to pay attention—he didn't want Riot to bring countless symbiotic organisms to Earth.
That would be a catastrophic disaster.
In addition, Alex also planned to capture Riot later. After all, as the leader of the symbiotic organisms, Riot would be stronger.
He glanced at the surveillance. "Has Riot arrived?"
"Very good. I'll go take care of it when I have time," Alex muttered to himself.
On the other side, Drake looked at the rocket ship not far away, his face filled with satisfaction.
He seemed to have already imagined the scene of thousands of symbiotes descending upon Earth.
He spoke, "Soon, after my army of symbiotes descends upon Earth, that damn mysterious person... I will turn the whole world upside down and definitely find you."
"At that time, I will make you suffer!"
"I will make you taste what extreme pain and despair are."
"The despair you bestowed upon me—I will make you experience it again!"
Just then, he suddenly felt a chill down his spine and sneezed.
Drake sniffed. "What's going on... could I be catching a cold..." He rubbed his nose in confusion.
Inside the secret laboratory.
After Alex successfully revived the dying symbiote, he said, "Next, it's time for further research, to see how it can function in my body without affecting me."
Alex continued his research and also brought out some mice.
Definitely real mice—not humans.
Based on Alex's research, he discovered that after the symbiote fused with the host's cells, it could unleash powerful force.
However, this outburst depended on the host's strength.
If the host was an ordinary person, then the power unleashed after bonding would be extremely astonishing.
If the host was already quite powerful, then after strengthening, there would be a noticeable improvement—but not as dramatic as enhancing the physical fitness of an ordinary person.
The more powerful the symbiote, the greater the strengthening effect it could provide to the host.
Based on Alex's research, the blue symbiote was slightly stronger than the light yellow one.
Inside the blue symbiote, there was a specialized genome containing some weapon information.
The pale yellow symbiote did not have this.
Alex immediately thought of the Riot arsenal. "So, the weapon information stored in this genome is similar to the Riot arsenal?"
After translation, Alex found that although the blue symbiote contained some weapon information, it wasn't much—just a few.
It seemed this blue symbiote was more powerful than the average one, but still inferior to leader-level symbiotes like Riot.
These weapon blueprints were construction diagrams for creating powerful weapons using the symbiote's body.
They included unique biotechnology exclusive to the symbiote species.
Based on these diagrams, sturdy and powerful symbiote weapons could be created.
The symbiote's body was liquid and could change form, allowing it to condense into a cold weapon like a sword based on imagination.
However, these imagined weapons were not particularly strong or durable.
Only those created through special biotechnology-based construction diagrams were extremely strong and resilient—sharp enough to cut through iron and tough enough to withstand intense combat.
Compared to symbiotes without such arsenals, their combat power would be on entirely different levels.
Additionally, Alex found that the blue symbiote, thanks to its weapon information, provided better strengthening effects than the pale yellow one.
Overall, the blue symbiote was more advanced.
Alex also discovered that symbiotes could replicate genes, but the abilities obtained were weaker than the original.
Moreover, simple replication didn't actually result in acquiring those abilities.
For example, even if a symbiote replicated the Hulk's genes, it couldn't possess his terrifying strength, since the Hulk's power came from gamma radiation within his cells.
Likewise, Daredevil's hearing required the catalysis of a specific radioactive substance (No. 7). Without it, a symbiote couldn't replicate his auditory evolution.
Perfect replication of others' abilities required extremely complex experiments and comprehensive enhancements.
It wasn't just about copying genes.
Nor could genes be directly transplanted without modification—since everyone's genes are unique.
Replication had to account for the host's condition and required integration and adjustment.
"I don't want my genes to be replicated by symbiotes. I must find a way to prevent that," Alex thought.
He immediately began studying gene replication in symbiotic organisms.
He found that symbiotes replicate genes through binding with host cells, involving gene recognition and copying.
But this process was mostly instinctive and not consciously controlled by symbiotes.
Alex said, "If I can conceal my own genes or shield the symbiote's gene recognition function, I can stop them from replicating mine."
With this line of thought, he felt inspired.
"However, the best method is still to lock away and conceal my genetic information," Alex murmured. "I need to put a lock on my genes."
He immediately acted on it.
As his experiments deepened, he soon created a special protein and used a geometry-based encryption method to lock his own genes.
Very soon, Alex successfully completed genetic encryption.
Even if his DNA fell into the wrong hands, no one would be able to unlock his genetic code.
Any forceful attempt to crack it would destroy the DNA completely.
With this special code, symbiotes would also be unable to replicate his genes.
Alex let out a sigh of relief. "Great. The genetic lock is finally complete. Now I can avoid gene replication."
"Next, I need to prevent symbiotes from invading my memory and affecting my emotions."
"Once I solve these two problems, I can use symbiotes to enhance myself."
"In that case, my power will further advance."
Alex continued his research.
He successfully discovered the principle by which symbiotes invade a host's memory.
To understand it, one had to understand the basics of brain memory—how neurons connect and form synapses that encode and store information.
Symbiotes invade memory by wrapping around the brain and releasing special electromagnetic waves.
These connect with the host's neurons, reactivating the neural network associated with specific memories—causing a "replay" effect.
Thus, they extract memory data.
With this discovery, Alex successfully developed a method for extracting memories using symbiotes.
Now, he could apply this technology in real-world scenarios—extracting others' memories and storing them in computers for digital display.
A smile appeared on his face. "I didn't expect symbiotes to help me discover a memory extraction method."
"With this, if I want to know something, I can extract memories from others."
"No more worrying about lies or concealment."
The ability to extract others' memories was a pleasant surprise.
"Furthermore, with this technique, I can now explore the memories of symbiotes."
"Symbiotes are long-lived beings, and their minds should hold vast knowledge."
"Through memory extraction, I'll be able to glimpse their distant past."
"Master the skills of others to defeat them."
Alex added, "After developing this method, I should also find a way to defend against it."
"Since it uses electromagnetic waves, I need to create interference or shielding."
With a clear plan in mind, Alex began researching shielding devices.
Time passed slowly.
After repeated testing, Alex finally created a new device—a small necklace.
The necklace was a specialized shielding device that blocked the symbiote's electromagnetic signals from reaching the brain.
It could also generate noise to interfere with them.
He placed the necklace on a white mouse, then had the symbiote possess it.
Alex examined the mouse's brain and found the neural network remained dormant—unlike before.
Seeing this, a hint of satisfaction flashed in his eyes.
"Very good. I have finally overcome the side effects of symbiotes."
"Next, I can begin using them for enhancement."
"Between the two, the blue symbiote is more compatible with me—which is good news."
"Thanks to my deep understanding of their structure, I can also increase compatibility through special means."
"Further improving integration."
"However, it's still impossible to achieve perfect compatibility."
"The symbiote will still cause some rejection and burden my body."
"So I can't keep it attached for long. Five hours at most, then I must remove it."
Alex put on the shielding necklace and looked at the symbiote.
"Now, I'm going to let you possess me."
"When I tell you to come down, you must obey."
"Otherwise, I will make you wish you were dead."
He said calmly.
Apart from noise interference, Alex had other countermeasures.
Deep within his cells was special bioelectricity that, when stimulated, generated extreme heat—enough to instantly destroy the symbiote.
With that, terrifying scorching thunder erupted from his body.
The symbiote immediately backed away, trembling, and quickly nodded in obedience.
It was the first time the blue symbiote had been threatened by a lifeform.
But facing Alex's overwhelming power, it had no choice but to comply.
Seeing this, Alex smiled in satisfaction.
"Come."
The blue symbiote instantly lunged toward Alex...