Chapter 120 Mental Barrier

Is the source of pollution a living thing?

Lilith frowned. She had considered the possibility that some game settings would incorporate Cthulhu elements, where out-of-control gods or fallen evil beings would become spiritual pollution, invading everyone who approached or looked directly at them.

But this world should be just an ordinary sentinel world, and there can be no gods. The game setting clearly states that the only difference between this world and the real world is the two types of human beings in the sentinel world.

"Why do you have such thoughts?"

Holding doubts, Lilith spoke bluntly. This kind of speculation must be supported by facts.

“Because of the data.”

Robbins didn't know when he stopped. He walked around to Lilith's side and lowered his head slightly to check the safety chain on her body.

"Every time we think we've almost explored everything, a new contaminated area pops up. We've compared our previous maps. We've had enough time to explore this free trade zone a hundred or eighty times over the years, but even now, only 49% of the area has been illuminated."

"49% is a delicate figure. If it rises just one point, it will prove that humans and the contaminated area are evenly matched. However, this 1% has been stagnant for a year and has not increased at all. On the contrary, our team has decreased dramatically. That's why Your Highness is recruiting new members in advance."

It seems that this contaminated area is indeed very strange.

"Okay, we'll talk later. Now, we're going to start the mission. Shen Jiaxu, protect R. The rest of you, put on your extension chains."

"yes!"

The sound of iron chains colliding rang out instantly. In just three seconds, Lanqi had completed the steps of taking out the extension chain, unfastening the safety chain, and refastening it.

The powerful sentinels summoned their spirit bodies one after another, and for a moment, they were dazzled.

The white fox stood gracefully at Shen Jiaxu's feet, with its tail raised up and hooked on the girl's drooping wrist, which felt a little itchy.

The last time we encountered an unexpected situation, now is the appearance of the exploration team's real exploration. The "beep" sound of the detector rang out in the thick fog. The spirit body rushed forward, and the thick fog wrapped around the edge, as if it was polishing.

It turns out that this is the method used by the exploration team to clear the thick fog. They used their own spiritual bodies to dissipate the fog. The fog disappeared, but their spiritual bodies were also damaged.

What’s the difference between this and using human lives to fill a hole?

Lilith thought about it in a complicated way. For the first time, she felt respect for the sentry in front of her. She thought for a moment and gently squeezed Shen Jiaxu's hand.

"Put me down."

She wanted to try to see if she could use her spirit to provide some protection to the sentinels. After all, only if they were alive and well could they protect her.

Shen Jiaxu slowly bent down and placed the guide steadily on the ground. The strange guide wearing a helmet clasped his hands in front of him and lowered his head slightly.

The invisible spiritual power spread out, bypassing the white fox and wandering towards the eleven spiritual bodies in front.

The touch of spiritual power is a very wonderful feeling. The brown bear's hair was originally standing out because of the pain, but at this moment, it suddenly felt that the pain like maggots attached to the bones disappeared.

Robbins trembled all over and quickly realized something. He turned his head immediately, and his teammates around him had the same reaction as him.

"Is this... a mental barrier? But R hasn't marked us yet. Why..."

Now is not the time to think about these things. Robbins shouted sharply, reminding the team members to concentrate on the exploration. With the protection of the guide, they can finally exert their original strength without restraint, and the thick fog disappears faster.

Shen Jiaxu looked at his companions who seemed to be pumped up with energy, then glanced at the girl and laughed softly.

"Did you mark them in the treatment room? No wonder you let me hold you today. It turns out you were the only one who didn't, R. This is so unfair."

A sticky voice brushed past her earlobe, and Lilith shuddered. She resisted the urge to retreat, and did not explain that she had not marked him. She just said coldly,

"Next time, definitely next time."

The perfunctory tone did not make the sentry angry. He raised his hand and knocked on his helmet, making a dull sound.

"Then I'll wait for you. Don't lie to me, R."

…

The Extreme Danger Investigation Team had forty members, more than double the number of the Exploration Team. Qi Hanxing had never been with so many sentries before.

The sentries were prone to irritability, especially Qi Hanxing, whose temper was not good either. If he had not considered that their strength was not equal, he would have flipped the table and started cursing.

"Where the hell is that guy Si Jue? We agreed to fight side by side, so he's not going to sneak away, is he?"

It's not impossible. Qi Hanxing was so anxious that her mouth was about to bubble. She was afraid that her rival would abandon her and run away. After all, Si Jue had done this before.

But fortunately, when the elimination group was about to set off, Si Jue arrived late.

"Sorry I'm late."

The silver-haired boy explained in a low voice,

"I reported the grouping situation to the teacher so that he wouldn't worry."

I almost forgot that Xie Huan was Si Jue's teacher. Qi Hanxing reluctantly accepted this explanation and was about to ask more questions when a frivolous young man with orange hair and a height of nearly two meters strode over.

"Si Jue, did you get the map?"

"Captain Weir, Senior Robbins said it has been sent to your computer."

Will patted his forehead with a smile, as if he had suddenly realized something.

"Oh, I forgot I could ask directly on the computer. I'm sorry to bother you with the trip. You won't blame me, will you?"

"It's an honor to help the captain, and I want to thank you for giving me this opportunity."

Si Jue said this in a serious tone. Upon hearing this, Wei Er curled his lips, seeming to be very dissatisfied with his expression.

"It's boring. You're not as interesting as your companions."

He pouted at Qi Hanxing, waved his hand casually and left, while Qi Hanxing's face flushed red.

"Who is this guy? He deliberately asked you to run errands! We are here to fight, not to do odd jobs. How could this person be like this? I will report him to His Highness!"

"Hey, is this place really safe to stay in? These teams are so exclusive. How about we talk to His Highness and have my agent find some sentries to take our places?"

He had only been here for one day, but he could no longer bear the sarcastic attitude of these sentinels. Even his haters would not look down on him to his face!

Unexpectedly, Si Jue looked up at him and shook his head.

"No, I won't leave."

The black combat leather jacket covered the body with distinct bones. Si Jue's voice seemed to come from under the water.

"Your Highness will not let us leave."