One month and eight days have passed since the liquid gold caused the mutations in humans.
It was only thirty-eight days, but in those short thirty-eight days, the whole world changed completely.
The Golden Flower's mutated virus spread rapidly to every corner of the world, killing more than half of the world's population in the first ten days.
During these ten days, the lives of those who were able to enter the safe zone were finally guaranteed, but soon the zombieization of animals brought various undefendable dangers to the bases.
At this time, although survival was difficult and dangerous for humanity, there was no despair. Everyone was waiting for the antidote to the golden liquid to appear. Even if many people and many animals died, as long as they were careful, the survivors could continue to live, and there was hope.
However, this hope was shattered on that very day—
The plants on which humans and animals depend for survival have begun to mutate.
Or rather, the water sources upon which all life depends for survival have begun to be polluted.
If water sources are polluted, if plants die on a large scale or mutate into poisons, then let alone those animals that rely on nature, how long can humans, who consider themselves the masters of the world and the most intelligent of all beings, even if they survive?
When people discovered that the water source was polluted and the plants began to mutate, the surviving humans began to curse Sanchez madly.
Previously, they had thought they would wait for Sanchez to develop an antidote to atone for their mistakes.
But now, a month has passed, why hasn't Sanchez found an antidote yet?! Isn't he the world's most outstanding biologist and pharmacist?! Didn't he receive the highest medical award in the world?!
Now, every honor bestowed upon him seems like a mockery and a joke on humanity.
"Damn it, how can we live like this?! Even the rainwater is polluted, will there be any clean land left in this world?!"
"Why did it turn out like this? If we had known the world would become like this, if we had known the liquid gold would be the source of disaster, why did we even bother to find it? Why did we create it?!"
"Sanchez is a sinner to the whole world!"
"The golden flower is the flower of evil!!"
Sinners should die, and the flower of evil should be completely eradicated!
Soon, people from bases around the world began to verbally attack Sanchez. Meanwhile, in the bases of various powerful forces outside the Latin American forest valley, wealthy and influential ordinary people, as well as strong and capable elites, took immediate action.
"Sanchez is hiding in the valley and won't come out. He keeps saying he'll make an antidote, but who knows if he's actually made one? I don't think he ever intended to make the antidote. He even dared to threaten us with a special poison net!"
“We used to think he could make an antidote and we could just let him stay in the valley, but so much time has passed, it’s clear he’s not capable! The antidote for the golden flower must be in this valley, we have to go in and search it!”
"Furthermore, the Golden Flower is a wicked flower that incites human greed! It should never have existed in this world. We must enter the valley to punish Sanchez, and we must also enter the valley to completely destroy the Golden Flower, so that evil will no longer continue!!"
"Yes, we're going to punish Sanchez and wipe out the Golden Flower! If Sanchez can't give us an explanation, he should leave the valley and atone to the world with his death!!"
Savage Valley began to be surrounded by survivors from various countries, some of whom even carried weapons and knives that they could exchange or obtain.
They had come here with great difficulty, thinking they would be among the lucky ones to receive the antidote first. When the result contradicted their expectations, and they had almost gone bankrupt and given everything, they simply could not accept it.
So what if these poisonous nets explode with toxins if they are forcibly attacked? As long as they dodge, it's fine.
So what if the toxins damage the golden flower fields and the surrounding plants?
The Golden Flower Field is already a symbol of evil; who cares about its good or bad, its life or death?
All the survivors, filled with anger and despair, shouted and cursed Sanchez in different languages as they violently destroyed the translucent metallic poison net that covered the entire valley.
When the massive poison network vibrates, its self-protection mechanism is activated.
Then, one after another, explosions carrying poisonous mist rang out, and the poisonous mist began to attack indiscriminately inside and outside the valley.
"Are these people crazy?! Are they really not going to care about the Golden Flower Field anymore?!" Gou Fugui's face was ashen as he looked at the people gathered around the valley. "The Golden Flower Field must be related to the core of the world! We absolutely cannot let them destroy the Golden Flower Field!"
As Gou Fugui spoke, he tried to stop those people who were emotionally agitated.
But Xie Tianlang reached out and stopped her around the waist.
"Not now."
"Whoever stands in their way is an enemy of the whole world and all of humanity."
“These people have been blinded by despair and anger, and they need to find an outlet for their despair and anger.”
"I wouldn't even blink if they bit Sanchek to death, but the Golden Flower Field! The Rames tribe's Golden Flower Field is the only one of its kind in the entire forest!"
And didn't Si Mingri say that the Wild Man Brother said the antidote for the Golden Flower must be in the Golden Flower Field? If this Golden Flower Field is destroyed, this world, this world!
Is there still hope?!
Xie Tianlang pursed his lips as well. They still hadn't found the core of the world, and now it seemed that the core was most likely the antidote to the Golden Liquid, or a plant that could neutralize the toxins of the Golden Flower.
If the Golden Flower Fields are truly destroyed, the worst-case scenario is that they won't be able to find the world's core. Forget saving the world; they themselves might end up like the people in this world, mutated into monsters and dying.
Xie Tianlang looked at the encirclement of at least several thousand people inside and outside the area, and his eyes gradually became deep.
If he had to choose between this world and the people in it, he would choose this world.
However, if he had to choose between this world and his own life, even if he couldn't save this world, he would still try to live to the end with Yuanyuan and the team, and leave this place alive.
Just as Xie Tianlang was preparing to use the most extreme method to disperse the crowd, the violently shaking and already crumbling poison net suddenly began to dissipate on its own.
It was like snow and ice under the blazing sun, disappearing little by little from everyone's sight.
This sudden turn of events left the angry and desperate crowd momentarily stunned. Before they could think or do anything, Sanchez's gentle voice rang out in the valley.
Fellow countrymen.
"I already know the two pieces of bad news: the plants are mutating and the water sources are starting to be polluted."
"The thought that all of this was caused by the liquid gold fills me with deep sorrow and helplessness."
“I understand the pain of my fellow countrymen, and I am willing to accept your contempt and insults. I am indeed guilty.”
"But before I atone with my death, please allow me to redeem myself through good deeds."
"I have finally created the complete antidote for the liquid gold! Today! Right now! I am willing to share this antidote with everyone free of charge!!"
"Please come to the center of the valley! There I will personally demonstrate the effects of the antidote and end this disaster."
Sanchez's voice, amplified infinitely by the loudspeaker, resounded almost throughout all the bases surrounding the valley.
The broadcast left those on the edge of the valley and inside the base stunned for a moment, then filled with ecstatic joy.
"The antidote has been created?!"
"God, thank God!!"
"Waaaaah! Finally! I've finally waited for this day! Hurry to the valley! Hurry up!"
Immediately, the thousands of people gathered at the edge of the valley and the tens of thousands of people in the base all headed towards the Savage Valley with varying feelings.
Some were ecstatic, some were skeptical, and some had unknown motives, but at least none of them wanted to miss the chance to see the antidote in the valley at this time.
They were even less willing to miss the opportunity to get the antidote as soon as possible.
Many people at the Huazhou base excitedly ran towards the center of the valley. However, Gou Fugui, Xie Tianlang, Qin Feng, and Si Mingri, who were still at the base, did not act immediately.
"...Is what Sanchez said true?" Song Sanchuan couldn't help but ask.
No one answered him.
"Shall we go take a look?" Song Sanchuan asked again.
This time, Gou Fugui's answer was resolute.
"go!"
Even if Sanchez had set a trap in the valley, they still had to go there to check it out.
Even if there's only a one in ten thousand chance that Sanchez actually develops an antidote or finds an antidote herb, that would most likely be something at the core of the world, and they couldn't let it go.
Song Sanchuan nodded and was about to walk forward when Gou Fugui stopped him.
"But not like this."
"You all stay on the outermost edge and keep watch, I... I'll sneak in."
Immediately, Qin Feng and the others present showed expressions of disapproval. Si Mingri also looked at him as if he were a fool, clearly disagreeing with his statement.
But Gou Fugui watched as Xie Tianlang persisted.
“My gut feeling tells me that Sanchez is definitely not up to any good. The center of the valley might be the most dangerous place.”
Xie Tianlang looked at Gou Fugui without saying a word.
Because his intuition was also screaming wildly, telling him that everything Sanchez said was a lie and could not be trusted.
He also understood what Fugui'er meant—
He was going to dive into the heart of the valley, not in human form.
"...Qin Feng leads the team, and everyone in the second team waits on the perimeter. Sanchuan's activity monitoring team will keep a close eye on the situation and ensure Si Mingri's safety."
Xie Tianlang gave the order, and no matter how worried the second team was, they could not disobey.
After he finished speaking, he looked directly at the long-haired youth and said, "I must go with you."
He didn't say anything more, but Gou Fugui knew that this was his biggest concession.
"……good."
"Just don't come crying and begging your dad to save you when the time comes."
This guy insists on traveling with him, so be it, let's travel together.
Twenty minutes later, Xie Tianlang, along with Honey Badger Fugui, squeezed through the crowd and arrived at the central area of Savage Valley.
Xie Tianlang didn't get too close; he stood under a tree, quietly looking at the high platform in the center.
But Honey Badger Fugui wasn't satisfied with staying too far away. He quietly squeezed under the crowd's feet, and when he was very close to the platform, he secretly dug a hole and nestled inside.
He even knew to cover the entrance of the hole with soil, leaving only his two round little eyes showing.
At this point, Sanchez and his research team finally arrived late and stepped onto the high platform.
"Where's the antidote?!"
"That's right, Sanchez, didn't you say you were going to share the antidote with everyone publicly?!"
"You also want us to see the effects of the antidote. We're all here, the place is packed with people! Why haven't you made a move yet? You're not lying to us again, are you?!"
"Damn Sanchez! If you deceive us again this time, we will definitely kill you! Kill you!!"
Standing on the high platform, Sanchez looked down at the foolish, greedy, cowardly, and vicious people below. Rejuvenated and full of strength, he slowly raised his hands and a smile appeared on his face.
As he raised his hands, the white metal spheres held by the dozens of people in the research team behind him slowly floated into the air.
Everyone stared at the dozens of white metal spheres.
Sanchez said, "Gentlemen."
"The antidote is right here."
"From now on, enjoy this world to the fullest!!"
The moment Sanchez raised his hand and laughed, Xie Tianlang and Gou Fugui both changed color.
"Run!!"
However, their warning came too late.
Suddenly, the dozens of white, floating metal spheres sprayed out fine, pale golden liquid tinged with blood red, which quickly soaked the mouths, noses, eyes, and ears of countless people in the valley.
Then, the nightmare began.
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