Chapter 224 Guardian Mechanical Tree
A dark shadow loomed over the camp. Chen Qing dodged and leaped out of the window to avoid the shadow's attack.
Sure enough, the camp was attacked by a dark figure the next second!
The entire camp was smashed to pieces!
Chen Qing raised his head and looked at the guy who attacked the camp, his eyes widening slightly.
It was an extremely large mechanical tree, its green canopy towering into the clouds, blocking out the sun. Like a guardian deity, it stood solemnly and sacredly before Chen Qing, exuding an ancient and terrifying aura.
Although it was a mechanical tree, Chen Qing could feel its vibrant life force.
That's amazing.
It's much more amazing than that semi-mechanical carnivorous flower.
She had never seen such a peculiar mechanical creature before, not even law enforcement officers had.
Without a doubt, this is also an island creature infected by a mechanical virus.
It was completely different from the other machines Chen Qing encountered on the island.
The machines Chen Qing encountered before were transformed from the inside out into machines.
But this mechanical tree was changing from the outside in, and Chen Qing could feel it.
Its heart is still beating, and every part of its body is incredibly precise.
It's probably because this giant tree was originally too powerful that it has ended up in this situation.
According to the contents of Karma's memoirs, the Mechanization virus targets civilians and low-level professionals.
Normally, a tree of this caliber shouldn't be mechanically assimilated by a virus.
Unless the people in the blue team conducted some other experiments on it, the virus on the giant tree is very likely a mutated form of mechanical assimilation, targeting high-level professionals and those with extraordinary abilities.
For example, Shangjia, Baixian, Shuangwei, and others—these are thorns in the side of established families and powerful forces in the deep blue sea.
However, it seems that it did not succeed, otherwise Shangjia and the others would have suffered greatly.
Whether it was the loss of all five senses in the previous Scyther or the mechanical assimilation it underwent on the island, it all seemed like a half-finished product.
They used something that was clearly unfinished and could even endanger their own side.
These two factions within the Mechanical Engineering Association are truly unpredictable.
She had this feeling that these two sides wanted to drag the entire deep blue sea down with them.
"..."
And this mechanical tree, I didn't sense its presence just now, but it suddenly appeared.
Chen Qing was very interested in this mechanical tree. Rather than destroying it and turning it into parts, Chen Qing would rather bring it under his control.
This mechanical tree fully aroused Chen Qing's curiosity and possessiveness.
Just as Chen Qing was pondering how to safely and intact return the mechanical tree to the ship, the mechanical tree suddenly launched an attack on Chen Qing!
Countless sharp leaves, along with vines that formed a dense net, attacked Chen Qing!
Under the command of the mechanical tree, the surrounding machines also launched the fiercest attack on Chen Qing!
Chen Qing quickly dodged, but was inevitably injured by the falling branches and leaves.
The sharp metal blades cut her skin, and bright red blood flowed down, which seemed to greatly agitate the mechanical tree.
Its attacks became even more intense and terrifying! It even let out a roar that Chen Qing couldn't understand.
This tree...can it talk?
Chen Qing was referring to it before it became a machine.
Dodging several branches, Chen Qing leaped onto the trunk of the mechanical tree and sped toward its body!
As the saying goes, to catch a thief, first catch the king. Once we take down this mechanical tree, the other mechanical creatures will be no threat!
These mechanical creatures carry an unknown virus, and invading their core is not a definite option.
Chen Qing continuously chopped off the branches and leaves of the mechanical tree, and soon a thick layer of mechanical metal material accumulated on the ground.
Honestly, just the leaves from this one mechanical tree alone would be enough to supply a small mechanical workshop.
Perhaps this is the reason why the Blue Team converted the mechanical tree.
The black blade kept slashing and cutting down various metals. The black blade, which was not made of top-grade material to begin with, finally could not withstand the pressure and shattered!
The blade broke into pieces, fell to the ground and mingled with the branches and leaves of the mechanical tree, quickly being covered by new branches and leaves, making it indistinguishable.
Seeing that Chen Qing had lost his weapon, the mechanical tree's attacks became even more terrifying!
The flying blades became dense and impenetrable, and other mechanical creations caught up from behind, blocking Chen Qing's path!
Soon, countless tiny wounds appeared on Chen Qing's body. When these wounds were put together, she immediately became a bloody mess!
Bright red flesh was exposed to the air, constantly being cut open by the metal.
If Chen Qing hadn't possessed such a powerful ability to recover, she would already be lying on the ground, becoming nourishment for the soil.
Even the soil on this island has undergone significant changes.
Chen Qing's flesh and blood fell into the soil and quickly disappeared without a trace, truly becoming a part of the soil.
She reached out and grabbed a vine, and suddenly rows of irregular, sharp thorns gleaming coldly pierced out of the originally smooth and flat outer skin!
The sharp spike pierced Chen Qing's palm and emerged from the back of her hand!
Chen Qing seemed completely oblivious, instead gripping the mechanical tree's branch even tighter.
The other mechanical creatures had already caught up with Chen Qing!
Chen Qing braced himself with both feet and used all his strength to pull hard backward on the branches of the mechanical tree!
Chen Qing mobilized every bit of strength in his body; the muscles in his arms bulged, the veins became unusually prominent, and the thin layer of sweat seeping from his body mixed with fresh blood.
The mechanical tree has a high strength attribute, especially since it is a machine. Ordinary people simply cannot move it!
However, Chen Qing's strength was not much weaker than that of the mechanical tree!
The metal tendrils were gradually torn apart by Chen Qing, producing a distinct cracking sound!
Just then, the main force of machinery behind Chen Qing finally arrived.
These machines had all gone through brutal infighting before they were qualified to join the interception and killing of Chen Qing!
A mechanical insect pounced on Chen Qing's back, its sharp mandibles stabbing viciously into Chen Qing's shoulder!
New blood kept gushing out, the warm blood splashing onto the cold metal, the gaping mouths looking ferocious and terrifying!
Chen Qing slammed a powerful punch into the mechanical insect's face, instantly shattering its features.
At the same time, Chen Qing did not loosen his grip on the mechanical branches, and the breakage of the branches became even more obvious.
Under Chen Qing's fierce attack, the mechanical insect quickly lost its ability to move and fell to the ground, becoming part of the materials.
The commotion at the camp attracted the attention of other mechanical creatures, and every mechanical creature on the island that could still move was rushing toward the camp!
Looking at the endless horde of mechanical creatures that seemed to engulf her, Chen Qing felt that she no longer needed to search for the guards from the Blue Team.
How could anyone possibly survive such a horrific attack?
They probably won't even have the chance to become machines.
A cold glint flashed in Chen Qing's eyes. If her strength wasn't enough, she would probably end up the same way.
Under Chen Qing's power, the mechanical tree's branches were finally pulled away from its main body!
The thick, heavy vines fell into Chen Qing's hands and transformed directly into a powerful whip!
She grabbed the vine and flung it behind her with all her might!
Countless machines were knocked off the branches of the mechanical tree, and even the branches and leaves that the mechanical tree attacked Chen Qing were knocked back!
The phrase "using one's own spear to attack one's own shield" is somewhat inappropriate, but it's quite fitting to describe the current situation.
Chen Qing's knife couldn't do any damage to the mechanical tree, but it might be able to harm its own branches.
Especially after Chen Qing plucked off one of its vines, a gash appeared on its body.
The green liquid mixed with the metal dripped onto the ground, just as Chen Qing had guessed before; its mechanization was not yet complete.
Moreover, unlike other machines, its mechanization is from the outside in.
This is good news for Chen Qing.
This means that the mechanical tree is easier to deal with than she imagined.
Chen Qing stood on the branches of the mechanical tree, and the surrounding mechanical creatures could not get close to her at all!
The long metal whip lashed out at them, instantly tearing their skin and flesh apart!
With the core destroyed, many machines exploded!
The sounds of metal clashing and explosions filled the mechanical graveyard, making it quite a lively place!
However, even as Chen Qing continued to kill his companions, the remaining machines still charged forward fearlessly.
With such an endless stream of mechanical creatures, even if it were Shangjia and the others, they would be overwhelmed, let alone Chen Qing.
There are just too many!
On this island, even a blade of grass or a tiny insect has been transformed into a mechanical creature, which is extremely aggressive!
Chen Qing was not facing machines, but an entire island.
He swung the mechanical whip in his hand with force, and the thick whip swept down a large number of mechanical creatures!
Many small machines were directly pressed to the ground by the vines and whips, unable to move.
Chen Qing bent down, dodged, and tried his best to avoid the mechanical tree's attacks, quickly approaching its trunk.
All the machinery blocking her way was destroyed by Chen Qing's fists without any weapons!
Perhaps sensing the danger to their lives, the mechanical tree's attacks became even more terrifying and intense.
Chen Qing ignored them all; she had experienced even more powerful attacks before.
The mechanical tree is still in its early stages.
His wounds healed and reopened repeatedly, and Chen Qing's physique grew stronger under such attacks.
Although it was painful, it was very effective.
In an instant, Chen Qing's figure appeared in front of the mechanical tree's trunk.
At this point in the journey, no other machinery appeared.
Those machines will attack Chen Qing, and they will also attack the mechanical tree. Every machine on this island is an enemy of the others.
With Chen Qing gone, the mechanical tree naturally became the primary target of attack.
Reaching the branches of the mechanical tree, Chen Qing drank a bottle of Grade C recovery potion, and his wounds began to heal visibly.
Chen Qing, whose face was obscured by blood, finally regained his original appearance.
The most severe wounds on his body, with their torn flesh and blood, had turned into tiny scratches. Standing under the mechanical tree, Chen Qing finally saw its appearance clearly.
This tree is truly amazing.
Just a few steps away, the machines outside were locked in a fierce, life-or-death struggle.
Under the protection of the mechanical tree, the creatures that inhabit it remain at peace.
The fledglings chirping for food in their nests, the reptiles perched on the branches, the hardworking bees and ants...
These creatures have long since been transformed into machines, yet they still retain their original appearance.
This mechanical tree was indeed just as Chen Qing had initially imagined—a reliable guardian.
Upon reaching this point, the mechanical tree ceased its attacks, seemingly unwilling to disturb the creatures residing within it.
Chen Qing's palm touched the trunk, quietly sensing the emotions within the mechanical tree.
The farmer's plant affinity and the mechanic's machine affinity are both in effect at this moment.
Chen Qing never imagined that the plant affinity of a farmer's profession would ever come in handy.
Perhaps everything that is happening now is preordained, arranged in advance.
Chen Qing's affinity for plants is not as strong as her affinity for machines; her perception of the plant-like biological thought preserved in the mechanical tree is very vague.
She could only vaguely discern that the original mechanical tree was very peaceful and did not like to attack or kill.
And this idea that it retained has also profoundly influenced the mechanical aspect.
The arrival of humans caused this terrifying change to occur on the island.
Therefore, when the two ideas were combined, the mechanical tree showed no tendency to attack other machines on the island, but instead developed an unusual aversion to humans.
The observers from the blue team died at the hands of the mechanical tree, and their bodies were found under the ruins of a watchtower not far away.
However, Chen Qing had difficulty finding any trace of their bodies.
Their corpses, like the flesh and blood that Chen Qing had just disappeared, became part of the island.
Under the ravages of the virus, the biological consciousness within the mechanical tree is almost completely dissipated.
If Chen Qing hadn't come, the Mechanical Tree would probably have become the most terrifying machine on the island in less than half a month, bar none.
After all, mechanical consciousness is terrifying; it is truly rational without any emotions, and it is also full of aggression!
Chen Qing activated Mechanical Affinity, cautiously probing the mechanical side of the Mechanical Tree.
Since the mechanical tree was infected by a virus, Chen Qing was unsure whether the virus on it would affect her.
Faced with such a location, Chen Qing's best option would actually be not to get close, but she really couldn't suppress her curiosity.
This was the first time she had ever been so interested in something.
Mental energy probes into the mechanical aspect of the mechanical tree's consciousness, gradually increasing the output of mental energy.
At this moment, Chen Qing seemed to have become a mechanical tree, experiencing everything that it had experienced.
The next second, she seemed to transform into a mechanical virus—
"!!!"
Chen Qing instantly separated his spiritual power, a look of surprise appearing on his face!
This mechanical virus...
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