bookmarkrole Chapter 619 How about we call it Fossil Pterosaur? Fossilized Claws? Fossilized Fins? What do they c
Chapter 619 How about we call it Fossil Pterosaur? Fossilized Claws? Fossilized Fins? What do they c
Chapter 619 How about we call it Fossil Pterosaur? Fossilized Claws? Fossilized Fins? What do they correspond to?
With Ye Yinchuan's "key," the previously stalled gene recombination process was instantly infused with a soul.
Green life energy surged within the incubation chamber, and on the main screen, the data stream representing the genetic map rapidly completed, merged, and ultimately formed at an unprecedented speed!
[Genetic chain integrity: 100%!]
[Start the 3D morphology simulation program!]
As the command was given, the holographic projection device in the center of the laboratory was activated.
Pale blue beams of light intertwined, and a virtual skeleton composed of countless data points slowly took shape in mid-air.
Immediately afterwards, muscles, meridians, and skin tissue began to attach to the skeleton at a visible speed.
A lifelike ancient Pokémon is about to transcend the boundaries of time and space, reappearing before the world in the form of simulated data!
[It's here! The moment to witness a miracle!]
[The modeling and special effects are amazing! The technology is incredible!]
Let me see what ancient dragon Pokémon looked like!
The viewers in the live stream, like the researchers on site, all held their breath, their eyes fixed on the taking shape of the light and shadow.
A moment later, the simulation was complete.
A giant dragon, brimming with Western fantasy elements, appeared in the holographic projection!
It has dark gray skin covered with fine scales, and its giant, ferocious wings extend from its back, with tangled blood vessels covering the wing membranes, exuding a sense of power.
Its head is long and narrow, with a protruding lower jaw and a mouthful of sharp teeth exposed, exuding a primal ferocity.
"It's...it's perfect!" A young researcher, his face flushed with excitement, stared at the image created from genetic data. "This is the ancient dragon Pokémon!"
Professor Ji Miaomiao nodded repeatedly, her eyes filled with undisguised shock and admiration: "That's right, the dual attributes of flight and dragonhood absolutely gave them a dominant position in the ancient ecosystem!"
[It really is a dragon! It's incredibly cool!]
[I love this design! It's just as good as those Dragonite or Salamence!]
In the live stream, praise poured in like a tidal wave.
Everyone was captivated by the majestic and imposing figure of this "ancient dragon".
However, amidst this frenzied atmosphere, Ye Yinchuan slowly shook his head.
He stepped forward and walked to the control panel of the holographic projection.
"wrong."
He spoke softly, his voice low, yet it was like a bucket of cold water, instantly extinguishing all the enthusiasm in the room.
"The general outline is similar, but you're wrong about some details."
The entire laboratory fell into a deathly silence.
Everyone looked at Ye Yinchuan with an incredulous expression, as if to say, "You know now? We were wrong again?"
Professor Ji Miaomiao was the first to react. She quickly walked to Ye Yinchuan's side, her tone filled with urgency and confusion: "Mr. Kirby, if there's anything wrong, please point it out. After all, this is an AI-simulated image, so there are bound to be flaws."
Ye Yinchuan stretched out his finger and pointed at the projection.
"Based on the characteristics presented in its genes, the AI compared it with known dragons in the database, and on this basis, filled in some vague details in a 'reasonable' way."
"For example, it believes that the skin of such a creature with huge wings and sharp claws and teeth should be the scales of a dragon."
Ye Yinchuan's voice echoed clearly in the quiet laboratory.
"But in reality, its skin is not scaly. It is smoother and harder, like a polished rock."
As he spoke, he guided the specialist to adjust the parameters on the control panel.
In the holographic projection, the scales on the dragon's body began to fade at a visible rate, replaced by a light gray, stone-like skin with a faint luster.
"And its wings," Ye Yinchuan continued, "The wing membrane simulated by AI is too soft, which does not match its genetic characteristics."
Its wing membrane should be composed of a special cuticle, which is tougher and closer to purple.
Adjustments were made based on his suggestions, and the pair of dark red fleshy wings gradually deepened in color, eventually turning into a mysterious and noble deep purple, and their shape became sharper.
Finally, there's the head.
"The structure of the lower jaw is also wrong; it should be more prominent and more aggressive."
Ye Yinchuan's adjustments are like a precise scalpel, eliminating the redundant and "taken-for-granted" parts of the AI model one by one.
Just a few minutes later, a completely new image appeared before everyone.
It still retains the outline of a dragon, but its overall temperament has undergone a complete transformation.
More primitive, more ferocious.
Its body seems to be carved from the hardest rock, filled with the coldness of inorganic matter.
Those purple wings, like two sharp giant scythes, slashed through the sky.
It opened its massive, serrated maw and let out a silent roar. The terrifying sense of oppression, as if it looked down on the earth from the sky and regarded all things as food, came rushing in through the 3D image!
"—This seems to be the right way?"
Everyone in the lab was stunned.
Clearly, Ye Yinchuan's understanding of these Pokémon far surpasses theirs!
[I see now, the streamer actually knows this Pokémon, he just wants to use this opportunity to revive it!]
Why do I get the feeling he's just showing off?
Professor Ji Miaomiao stared blankly at the brand-new model, then looked at the nonchalant Ye Yinchuan. Her lips moved for a long time before she finally found her voice.
"Mr. Snorlax, it seems you know a lot about this Pokémon. Before it is truly revived, could you give us more information?"
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Upon hearing this, Ye Yinchuan turned around, facing the camera and all the eager viewers.
"Family members, its appearance is indeed very easy to misunderstand."
"Just like many people would think that Charizard is a Dragon-type Pokémon."
"But a Pokémon's type is never determined by its appearance, but by the nature of the energy flowing inside its body."
Ye Yinchuan recounted the story in a gentle and detailed manner.
"Its attributes are rock and flight."
Rocks and Flight!
This conclusion once again overturned everyone's understanding.
[Rock type! This dragon is so cool, and you're telling me it's a Rock type?]
[I can't accept this! Where's my dragon?!]
[Don't get excited, upstairs. Think about it carefully. Rocks and flight, that's a great combination! And the streamer said its skin is as hard as rock, which matches up perfectly.]
So here's the question: is this still considered a Dragon Pokémon?
What I'm more interested in is its name!
"Its name is lost to history, but its appearance resembles a pterosaur, and it was resurrected through fossils, and it's also a rock-type creature—"
Ye Yinchuan paused for a moment, then said, "How about we call it Fossil Pterosaur?"
Fossilized pterosaur!
When the name was first announced, everyone found it extremely pleasant to hear, as if it were perfectly natural.
"Professor Ji," Ye Yinchuan looked at Ji Miaomiao, who was almost prostrating herself in awe, "if we follow this direction to revive them, and with your technology, the fossil pterosaur can definitely reappear in the world!"
"Yes—I understand!" Professor Ji Miaomiao nodded emphatically. "We will definitely deliver it to you perfectly!"
The story of the pterosaur has come to an end, but today's live broadcast is clearly not over yet.
While everyone was still reeling from the shock of the fossil pterosaur, Ye Yinchuan turned his gaze to the remaining fragments of fossils in the briefcase.
"Professor Ji, have you made any discoveries regarding these fragments?"
He was referring to those fossils that were initially identified as "some kind of arthropod".
A researcher in charge of classification approached, his face showing some apology: "Mr. Ye, I'm very sorry. There are too few of these fragments, and the crucial torso parts are completely missing. We—we are unable to construct an effective model and can only classify them as irreparable incomplete samples for the time being."
It cannot be restored.
No one present would doubt this conclusion.
After all, even fossils like the pterosaur, which have a nearly complete skeleton, need the blood from a mosquito's belly to complete them, let alone these fragmented pieces where even the main body cannot be found.
[What a pity, it looks like an ancient Pokémon.]
There's nothing we can do; the preservation of fossils is largely a matter of luck.
Seeing a simulated form of a fossil pterosaur today is already a great deal!
The viewers in the live stream also expressed their understanding.
However, Ye Yinchuan stepped forward and casually picked up a few pieces from the pile of fragments that had been sentenced to "death".
One of them was a curved, sharp claw, like a sickle.
One piece is a part of the carapace with peculiar patterns.
"Impossible to restore?"
Ye Yinchuan hesitated for a moment, then said, "Perhaps, there is still a possibility."
He laid the fragments out in a row on the analysis table.
Then, from another pile of samples labeled "ancient plant rhizome fossils," a flat fossil resembling a feather was taken out.
He pieced the "plant fossil" onto the side of the shell fragment.
Perfectly fitted.
It's as if they were born to grow together.
"!!!"
The researchers who witnessed this scene nearly popped their eyes out!
"This—how is this possible?! That's clearly a plant fossil!"
"No," Ye Yinchuan shook his head, correcting him, "These aren't plants, but rather its wings," or rather, its fins used to propel itself through the water.
His gaze swept over all the researchers present who found it unbelievable.
"The reason you can't restore it is because you started with a preconceived notion that it was a land insect."
"Try a different approach."
Imagine it as a ferocious predator that lived in the ancient ocean.
"Its body is covered with a hard shell, it walks on two legs on the seabed, it has a pair of huge eyes on its head, and on both sides of its body are feather-like 'fins' used for balance and paddling."
Ye Yinchuan's description is like that of a painter who has seen it with his own eyes, depicting a painting from hundreds of millions of years ago for everyone.
The researchers constructed the image of that Pokémon in their minds based on his description.
Ji Miaomiao rushed to the control panel and directed her team: "This is a rare opportunity! We'll immediately establish a new recovery procedure based on what Mr. Kabi provided!"
The entire laboratory was once again engulfed in a frenzy of activity!
Another one?!
[The streamer isn't satisfied until he completely overturns the world of Pokémon fossils, is he?]
A few minutes later.
A blurry outline appeared on the holographic projection.
Because there was so little information, this simulation was far less clear than that of the fossil pterosaur.
Only a rough silhouette can be seen.
But this silhouette alone is enough to make everyone feel its bizarre and strangeness.
It has huge compound eyes, scythe-like claws, and eight feather-like appendages on both sides of its body.
It's like a deep-sea alien that stepped out of the Cthulhu Mythos.
"That's pretty much what I thought."
Ye Yinchuan looked at the silhouette and nodded.
If he was still half-doubting before, now, combined with the restored image produced by the research institute, he can be completely certain which Pokémon it is.
However, it's too early to announce it now, as it would overlap with the hype surrounding the pterosaur and negatively impact its popularity.
"Its restoration will be far more difficult than that of the pterosaur. However, I believe that with your capabilities, piecing together the complete genome is only a matter of time."
Professor Ji Miaomiao bowed deeply to Ye Yinchuan.
"Rest assured, we will certainly live up to your expectations! With your help, perhaps those ancient Pokémon mysteries that couldn't be solved before will see unprecedented progress!"
Ye Yinchuan smiled slightly, allowing those extinct Pokémon to reappear in the public eye through fossil restoration.
They could even be truly brought back to life.
It's an interesting thing no matter how you look at it.
Having finished discussing Aerodactyl and the mysterious arthropod Pokémon, Ye Yinchuan didn't stop there.
He strolled around the research institute, which gathers the most advanced paleontological wisdom in China, as if he were taking a walk in his own backyard.
Beside him, one staff member was in charge of guiding the tour, and another staff member was in charge of taking notes.
After all, every word Ye Yinchuan says now could bring a completely new revolution to the world of Pokémon fossils.
The viewers in the live stream were also happy to see this.
[Haha, if you didn't know better, you'd think the anchor was a leader inspecting the work.]
[Stop bragging, I just want to know how many Pokémon the streamer is still hiding from us!]
Ye Yinchuan's gaze was quickly drawn to the fossils in a separate display case.
The fossil had a peculiar shape. After preliminary restoration, it looked like a huge fish fin, reflecting a cold light under the lamp.
"Excuse me, how do you classify this fossil?" Ye Yinchuan stopped and asked.
The specialist whose name was called jumped up and quickly stepped forward, respectfully replying, "Mr. Kirby, this is the sample we've named 'Fossil Fin.'"
"Based on its material and residual energy analysis, we speculate that it was once the dorsal or pectoral fin of a large fish Pokémon that lived in the extremely cold deep sea."
As she said this, a hint of regret appeared on her face.
"But the problem is that the genetic information of this fossil is so severely incomplete that we have used all the technology available, but we are still unable to complete it."
"More importantly, we haven't been able to find any matching fossil remains anywhere in the world. So—this project has to be put on hold indefinitely."
Simply put, it's like finding a part but never being able to find a machine to fit it into.
[Another scrapped proposal?]
[That's such a pity. With such large fins, could it be an ancestor of Milotic?]
Unfortunately, this is the reality of archaeology; without a crucial piece, the puzzle may never be complete.
The viewers in the live stream also felt a bit disappointed.
However, after listening to the commissioner's explanation, Ye Yinchuan looked at the fossil from left to right, a hint of amusement in his eyes.
"Dorsal fin? Pectoral fin?"
Ye Yinchuan's words left the commissioner somewhat puzzled.
"Mr. Kirby, what do you mean?" the commissioner asked cautiously.
She had a premonition that, just as Professor Ji had predicted, she might have new gains to make!
"Hmm—I mean, is it possible that this fin is growing on its head?"