Chapter 219 Qinghai Mystery Domain(1/2)
The preliminary judgment on the evolution direction of the forbidden area creatures made everyone's mood even more tense. The current situation is far more difficult than they thought. First, they don't know where the puppet jade is, so they can only look for it blindly. Second, they may have to face many powerful creatures that have mutated many times, and now they are just appearing one by one. If they enter the cave, they will encounter more... the scene is really unimaginable.
Wu You pointed to the insects still crawling in the earth circle, "How do they deal with it?"
Mr. Sun said: "Burn to death."
A fire ball fell from Chen Changze. The high temperature of 1,500 degrees Celsius made the insects burned into ashes before they could scream.
Yao Qianjiang frowned and said, "This evolution method is really disgusting."
Zhuang Yao said in a deep voice: "Although it is disgusting, it is very powerful. A creature fuses the characteristics and abilities of several creatures at the same time. If there is some coordination and complementarity between them, it can almost reach an immortal body, and at least it can escape under any circumstances. For example, the mouse last night may have fused some coelenteric animals, and its body can survive even if it is split. Today, this one is fused with humans, but it is a child, so its IQ is too low. Not only is it so stupid that it attacks so many people in broad daylight, but it also has many loopholes in the attack method. Yesterday, the one was much smarter. At the smallest magnitude, everyone was sneaking into the sneak attack when everyone was most distressed at three o'clock in the night. After discovering the master, they ran away immediately and pretended to be dead to attack Mr. Sun. We failed to kill it last night, and there were endless troubles."
"You mean, it might have companions?"
Zhuang Yao shook his head, "This may not be the two creatures we meet here are acting independently. I guess they also have to swallow each other. The companions may not, but if the mouse is smart enough, it will know that in terms of individual strength, it will not be an opponent of a natural evolution man. If we want to swallow so many of us into our stomachs, it is not enough to rely on it alone. Therefore, our current position and situation may have spread among those things. This little monster who overestimates itself suddenly appears at the entrance of the cave without warning, which is a good proof."
Cong Xia fought a cold war, "What do you mean is that our group of fresh meat has been targeted by some monsters that have mutated many times?"
Zhuang Yao nodded, "It's very likely."
Cong Xia looked at the dark cave entrance, "Then are we going in? Wouldn't we fall into the trap when we go in?"
Chu Xingzhou smiled sarcastically, "We have already fallen into the trap when we come to the penalty area."
Cong Xia sighed. Chu Xingzhou made sense. Since they stepped into this land, there was no way out.
Mr. Sun sighed: "This is the only entrance we can find. Apart from that, there is no other way. Even if it is a tiger's den and a wolf's nest, we have to go in."
Cheng Tianbi said, "Let's go, there's nothing to consider."
There is nothing to consider. Since they decided to get the puppet jade, they are ready to not be able to go back.
The group walked into the cave.
They turned on the lighting equipment and the limited area in the cave was illuminated very brightly. The cave was indeed tall and large. The lighting equipment was adjusted to diffusion mode, so it could not illuminate the top of the cave, and it was adjusted to concentrating mode, but it could not illuminate the entire cave wall. After trying a few times, they finally accepted the reality. They just couldn't see the whole view of the cave at once, and could only move forward carefully under the limited light.
The water from the Dongtai Jiner River flowed into the cave, and the small river accompanied them to the deeper part of the cave, which saved them from finding a way, just walk downstream.
They walked all day after they left.
The dark day and white night were not clear in the cave, but the watch showed that it was almost 11 o'clock in the evening. Everyone was nervous and didn't know they were hungry. After Mr. Sun ordered to camp here tonight, he felt tiredness eroding his whole body. They leaned against the river to rest.
The cave is very tide and oxygen is not enough. In order to save oxygen, they cannot make fires, they can only chew hard dry food, drink the biting river water, and eating is obviously the happiest moment of the day, but no one speaks at this time. There is only the dim light of fire, rustling sounds in the cave. The dark atmosphere makes people feel very depressed, and everyone's heart seems to be pressing on a big rock.
After a long time, someone whispered: "I don't know how long this cave is."
"Why would you like to go and have a look?"
Mr. Sun immediately objected: "Don't act separately at this time."
Rong Lan didn't say anything at first, but later she couldn't help it and said, "Why don't I go and have a look. Come back in five minutes. Five minutes is enough for me to run dozens of kilometers. I don't believe that this cave is so big."
Mr. Sun sighed: "Okay, go, but if there is any situation, don't react at all. Come back and meet us as soon as possible. Do you understand?"
Rong Lan nodded, and his body turned into a golden light and flew towards the downstream of the river. In the blink of an eye, he disappeared.
Cong Xia didn't know if Rong Lan would really become light one day, such as when he broke through the seventh level. If there was really that day, would Rong Lan have the real speed of light? Wouldn't that be too outrageous? But thinking about other natural forces evolution people, Rong Lan was not the one who was perverted. Thinking of this, he felt a lot of "comfort".
After a few minutes, Rong Lan really came back, but her face was pale and her expression was very strange.
Mr. Sun asked anxiously: "Rong Lan, what's downstream?"
Rong Lan paused, "There is a city."
"What? What?"
"There is an ancient city that was submerged in a large forest of mushrooms."
Everyone didn't react for a while, what did this mean?
Rong Lan seemed a little dazed, and he calmed down, "The lower reaches of this river is a large wetland. There is an old ancient city on the wetland. The ancient city is full of fungi and plants that like shade and moisture. Wherever the cave goes, it seems to be over and replaced by a dungeon. Don't ask me why these are there in the cave, I don't know."
Cong Xia took a deep breath, and he remembered what he said to him when he broke through the third level. The voice said, "Everything is in the origin." According to Rong Lan's description, there must be a lot of things hidden in that strange place. Moreover, fungi? When he got the ancient jade, it was because Cheng Tianbi accidentally broke into the mutated mushroom cluster growing in the groundwater pipe. What is the relationship between ancient jade and fungi? It doesn't happen to be like mushrooms.
"Did you see any mutant animals?"
Rong Lan shook her head, "But I felt that there were many inside. I suspect that the mutant animals here have fused with very small insects and other animals because of the many alien species. They can easily hide their bodies and are not easily discovered."
"Where is that puppet jade? Do you feel anything?"
"I can't feel the puppet jade, but I can feel the Cambrian energy concentration there is very high. If nothing unexpected happens, the puppet jade should be there."
Cong Xia smiled bitterly, "I have been in contact with mutant bacteria before, and they are aggressive and corrosive."
Liu Fengyu raised his eyebrows, "Hmm? What are you most worried about are those mushrooms? Are you not worried about the things hidden inside?"
Cong Xia was worried that his legs were weak, but he was still very calm on the surface. He had known all his abilities over the years, and the most important thing was to pretend to be bold. He knew that if he showed fear, his teammates would give extra care.
Deng Xiao smiled and said, "Brother Cong, don't be afraid, maybe mushrooms can be eaten. I haven't eaten a bite of mushroom since the end of the world. This time I must try it fresh. The mushroom stew is the best. The fat mushroom that has sucked the gravy full, bite it in one bite, tsk..."
Abu cooperated with him excitedly and called out.
"Xiao Deng, don't do anything randomly, what if it's poisonous."
"Poison? I see if that mushroom can be more poisonous than me." Deng Xiao rubbed his palms, his eyes began to glow.
Others were not as optimistic as him, especially several people who evolved their brains, each with solemn expressions. The cave became more and more weird. If you continue to walk on, you don’t know how many bizarre things you will encounter. But the more bizarre they are, the closer they are to the truth. They have explored the truth of the end of the world for nearly three years, and maybe it’s not far away, let alone the puppet jade is waiting for them. This is a road that requires a lot of sacrifice to go on, but do they have any other choice?
After the shock, the group couldn't sleep much. According to Rong Lan, the dungeon would be at most a day before they could arrive. In other words, they might have to go through a big war tomorrow. In this dark and secret cave, perhaps no one in the world knows, many of them would be buried here, maybe someone else, maybe themselves.
Cheng Tianbi and others rested with Abu, and no one spoke for a long time.
Abu seemed to feel the depressing atmosphere among humans, and shouted softly uneasyly. His voice was extremely thin and soft, as if he was afraid of breaking the silence, and wanted to attract their attention.
Cong Xia rubbed the soft hair on Abu's chin and whispered: "It's okay, it's okay."
Zhuang Yao murmured: "What's the connection? They are also fungi..."
Cong Xia sighed, "You will know when you go." He unconsciously reached out and touched the ancient jade in his arms, hoping that the gentle and ancient treasures that had saved him twice and helped them countless treasures could bring him peace of mind.
The puppet jade they are pursuing now may be the only one left besides the South China Sea. They are not only very close to the truth, but also very close to victory. As long as they get this puppet jade, they can leave Qinghai and return with victory and strength. At that time, they have the confidence to fight against marine life. Everything is still safe. Everyone he cherishes lives by his side. Although they are bleeding and sweating, they have successfully put each puppet jade in their pockets. For the goal that humans are looking forward to, they are constantly working hard. Now they are in the origin of this place where countless secrets are hidden, and when they are about to touch the core secrets, Cong Xia is unstoppable.
He had an indescribable premonition in his heart, which made him fear more information about the origin and the end of the world. Perhaps because they were too close to it, so close to it touched too many secrets that others could not touch, Cong Xia felt panicked. He didn't know what kind of result he would have to face, and he didn't know what kind of fate he would be forced to bear as the person chosen by ancient jade. Sometimes, death is the easiest choice, and the most difficult thing is that he still had to grit his teeth and walk on his feet even though he was afraid in his heart.
A warm hand wrapped around his shoulders, and Cong Xia naturally leaned into Cheng Tianbi's arms. The two of them had no extra words, and they had a full understanding of each other.
Cong Xia prayed silently, letting them be together regardless of life or death.
Everyone couldn't sleep all night, and after a few hours of rest, they were ready to go.
Some people are not allowed to sleep peacefully for two consecutive days. Some people are already tired, and the darkness that is not visible to the sky is tormenting people's nerves all the time, and their speed has slowed down significantly.
After walking for a few hours, the sound of wings flaming suddenly came from the quiet cave. Although there were many flying people in their team, the sound of bird wings and insect wings was completely different. It was easy to distinguish. They suddenly remembered the mosquito wings of the monster yesterday, and everyone immediately became alert.
But they waited for a long time, but there was no attack. The sound of the wings was very small, and they seemed to be at a high place above their heads. They shone with searchlights and could not see any figures.
Rong Lan said: "Close your eyes and I'll take a look."
Everyone cooperated and closed their eyes. Rong Lan cast a strong light on the top of Shandong. The whole Shandong was immediately illuminated as the name of day. Even if everyone closed their eyes, the strong light still made them feel uncomfortable. If they opened their eyes at this time, they would definitely be blind.
Rong Lan said: "There is a group of flies above our heads."
"Fly? What kind of mutant species is sent?" Zhuang Yao suddenly shouted to the top of his head: "Hey, do you understand human words?"
The flies buzzed by, neither landing nor attacking, and circled above their heads, and flew away after a while.
Mr. Sun said: "It seems we are approaching the dungeon."
Li Daoai said: "The moisturization of the soil is indeed getting heavier and heavier, and there are large waters nearby."
The group was excited and tried to face this tough battle with the most uplifting attitude.
They walked along the river for seven hours. Finally, the sound of the water flow became louder and the road in front of them became wider and wider. A faint blue light appeared in front of them, almost the same as when Cheng Tianbi and Cong Xia first encountered mutant bacteria.
Everyone turned off the lighting and touched forward carefully. The eyes suddenly became clear and a huge open area appeared. Everyone took a breath and was shocked by the scene in front of them.
Rong Lan's description is not enough to describe one-tenth of the scenery they saw. The dungeon in the cave they imagined was not too large, at least they could see a rough look at it at first sight, but everyone was wrong. This is a huge forest of fungi. This forest is so big that it can't be seen at first sight, it easily fills everyone's sight, making them unimaginable that there would be such a vast area underground, which is as magical as entering a different world. The forest is full of mushrooms, big as towering trees, and small as small as not worth mentioning.
Some mushrooms are colorful and radiating a faint blue light. The dark caves have a certain visibility due to these shimmers. Between these mushrooms of different sizes, some dilapidated ancient buildings can be vaguely seen. It is better to say that they are buildings, but it is more suitable to say that the broken ridges and broken walls are more suitable. Most of the houses are either crushed by mushrooms or soaked in the water. Few can maintain a complete shape, but there are not many buildings. At least they have seen a lot of them around the forest. Inside the forest is where their sight is out of reach.
The entire forest grows on a huge wetland, and the water in the wetland comes from the Dongtai Jiner River. I didn’t expect that the trickle of water could wash out such a huge wetland.
Everyone was so shocked that they could hardly speak, and countless questions surged in their minds, and they didn't even know which one to be surprised.
Rong Lan said: "The area below is a swamp, there are some things inside."
"What?"
"I didn't see clearly, I wasn't big, but I had a lot of numbers."
Cong Xia took a deep breath, "I feel a lot of things staring at us in the forest."
Although many people are not as sensitive as Cong Xia, they also feel the naked gaze and the feeling of being peeped at by others as prey, which is really hard to ignore.
Mr. Sun said: "Once we go in, we will hold banquets for the mutant creatures here many times. Are everyone ready?"
Chen Shao said lightly: "I have walked here, can I still go back?" He stretched out his hand at Wu You, "Is there smoke?"
Wu You grabbed his hand, but did not give him cigarettes, but held his hand tightly and placed it on his stomach without any trace.
Chen Changze said: "We have all come here, why don't they attack?"
"It's probably because we're afraid of our abilities. That monster with a strange little girl might be fooled by them to find out our bottom line. If they want to do it, they will do it together, and they won't come up to die alone."
"This group of things is so cunning."
To be continued...