Chapter 409, Contaminated Zone 320 (Part 10)

The armored vehicle came to a dangerous stop at the edge, its body shaking violently.

The urban structure is changing again.

They blocked the path of the Fumo squad's departure, while the robots behind them were gradually closing in.

"Turn right!" Xie Tu immediately gave directions again.

Song Liang had no choice but to comply and drove in the opposite direction from where Fu Mu's team had left.

The city, hanging upside down in the sky, clearly shows everything.

The two armored vehicles separated and drove in opposite directions, growing further and further apart.

Tao Haohao's eyes widened. "You just broke up like that?"

"It's alright, we'll meet up again later." Xie Tu's gaze was cold, but he remained calm throughout.

His attitude determines the mindset of his teammates.

Hearing the captain's words, the team members felt somewhat relieved.

But I still dared not relax my tense nerves even for a moment.

Under Song Liang's control, the armored vehicle sped off in a new direction, with the reflections of other vehicles flashing past the windows.

The city structure in the sky is slowly closing in, the terrain is changing, and many streets that were originally unobstructed are now blocked by a wall of mirrors in the middle or at the end of the road.

It looks like a mirror maze.

The car became extremely quiet; no one spoke.

Yun Zhao looked down at the communicator.

They've been here for over nine hours now, and it seems they've been running for their lives the whole time, passively accepting every unexpected event and turn of events.

There was a feeling of being suppressed and beaten in my heart.

Subconsciously, she felt that it shouldn't be like this.

No matter how the contaminated area changes, the gatekeepers are composed of dark matter, so it's impossible for them to be completely unable to use their mental power.

In the realm of the spirit.

The little bluebird stayed and played in the amusement park.

Its home now has many places for it to play.

Without Fire Phoenix to bully, playing alone isn't very fun.

The little bluebird became aware of its own consciousness.

They're useless.

I'll come out and take it down!

Yun Zhao whispered to it, "Wait a bit, it's not time yet."

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The armored vehicle had been driving for an unknown period of time.

The mirror maze in the sky indicated that Fuhman's team's vehicle was parked somewhere in the southwest corner.

The distance is too far.

There were many robots moving around on the road, and they couldn't get there in time.

Song Liang drove a little further and found that there were no robots in the nearby streets.

The car quickly stopped next to a building made of mirrors.

Xie Tu jumped off the roof of the car, opened the door, and said to Yun Zhao, "Let's go in and take a look."

"It would be best to enter the mirror world, but if not, consider it a temporary rest."

Yun Zhao nodded and, holding his hand, jumped out of the car.

Gothic houses have exterior doors, windows, and walls that are all mirrors that can reflect light, but in reality, every door can be opened.

The rest stop chosen by Team Zero appears to have a back door, as seen from the air. This means that no matter which door is blocked, they can safely evacuate.

Everyone got off the vehicle and quickly entered the building.

The moment the door opened, an old and mysterious aura wafted out.

Everyone was stunned.

Before me stood an ancient-style temple.

In the very center stands a huge Buddha statue, its entire body golden and its appearance solemn and dignified.

His lowered eyes held boundless compassion and wisdom, and his body radiated a soft halo, making him appear even more sacred in the dim light.

"How exactly did the two gatekeepers merge?" Song Liang murmured.

Yun Zhao glanced at the Buddha statue, tilted his head, and said, "Are the mirrors protecting these buildings?"

The appearance is too deceptive.

This makes outsiders hesitant to approach the mirror.

The light reflected from the mirrors intersects and refracts, confusing the robot's vision system and making it unable to distinguish directions, causing it to wander aimlessly on the street.

Xie Tu squinted slightly. "Probably."

If it weren't for the disappearance of three team members, they wouldn't have rashly opened the mirrored building and stumbled upon the situation inside.

Yun Zhao lowered his head and remained silent.

Therefore, the message Han Dadao wanted to convey must be inside the building.

Because of the merging, the two contaminated areas have become one.

This is the only way it can ensure that the clues are not destroyed by another gatekeeper.

"We should be safe for now."

Tao Haohao plopped down on the futon and anxiously called out to Qi Ling, "Quickly take out the mirror fragments and continue piecing them together. First, find Duan Xi and the rabbit."

Qi Ling walked over and replied, "I only have small fragments in my backpack; the larger fragments are with Zhao Xinlei."

"Hold!"

The evacuation was rushed; who knew we would be separated?

Yun Zhao had already walked towards the Buddha statue and started strolling around the temple.

If there are any clues, they should align with what Yu Jie was trying to express.

—It cannot be speculated upon, nor can it be described, otherwise it will be severely contaminated…

Where will the Light Guide's information be stored?

She walked inside, lost in thought.

Xie Tu was worried that she would get separated from her, so he called his teammates to follow and check the situation inside.

The temple is extremely large.

The floor is paved with lotus-patterned tiles. Walking along the back of the main hall, the side corridors lead to different side halls, which enshrine different gods and Buddhas.

Yun Zhao had no knowledge of these matters.

People living in the wasteland era have long abandoned old ideas, no longer believing in gods or Buddhas, but only in themselves.

—If gods and Buddhas truly exist, why don't they save sentient beings?

The disaster was allowed to spread for two hundred years.

Qi Ling was unaware of all this. He followed his teammates into a hall and immediately recognized the Bodhisattva statue on it.

"This is Guanyin Bodhisattva, known for her great compassion. There is a temple to her in almost every city."

Qi Ling said, "Back then, many of us believed in this. We would come to burn incense during festivals and pray for peace, good fortune, and health."

Especially during the Lunar New Year, many people rush to be the first to offer incense on the first day of the Lunar New Year, queuing up overnight to secure a spot.

Try to be the first to burn incense to show your piety.

Song Liang chimed in, "You believe in this too? If you do, you can actually offer prayers."

He didn't think there was anything wrong with it.

Qi Ling really wanted to become a disciple.

His parents were both business people who believed in feng shui and gods and Buddhas.

During the Lunar New Year, all employees will be organized to worship and burn incense.

He was able to retain his consciousness and not completely turn into a monster, although he didn't know what caused it, but he wanted to kowtow for peace of mind.

"It is said that Bodhisattvas are compassionate, relieving suffering and loving all people..."

Yun Zhao suddenly interrupted him, "Do you love ants?"

"What?" Qi Ling didn't react.

Yun Zhao repeated, his expression calm, "Do you feel compassion for ants?"

This question stumped Qi Ling.

In the old days, which child hadn't flooded a few ant nests? When they saw ants on the road, they couldn't walk past them and had to pour water into their nests or add some obstacles to their way of moving house.

At that time, many bloggers on video platforms livestreamed these kinds of videos.

—A record of how to tease ants.

For example, you could put food on the ground and wait for ants to find it, then replace the food with stones while the ants are out fetching reinforcements.

Some people even poured molten aluminum into the ant nest to wipe out the entire ant colony, and then dug up the nest to admire it.

Humans have no pity for ants, only mockery.

Yun Zhao said calmly, "If there really are gods in this world, then how is it any different for them to see us than for us to see ants?"

Why would anyone believe that gods would have mercy on the weak, like humans?