Some time ago, Han Youlin's team developed a method to strengthen themselves without undergoing ascension—fusion with mutated plants!
To fuse humans with mutated plants, this doesn't sound like something legitimate, and in reality, it indeed isn't. There would be many side effects. However, it undoubtedly boosts combat power!
The enhancement to combat power alone could offset all the side effects.
Initially, Han Youlin and his team hadn't decided whether to use this method, as it was merely theoretical. Even disregarding those side effects, the fusion process itself posed certain dangers.
But the sudden appearance of disaster-level creatures disrupted their plans and solidified Han Youlin's wavering resolve—by any means necessary, as long as they could grow stronger, it was worth it!
Thus, Han Youlin gathered a group of individuals, including Tu Li, who were the upper echelon of Red Maple Base and the strongest among them. Enhancing their abilities was naturally the best choice.