Chapter 289 Deep Virtual Reality 116
As they went further, the terrain became much more open, so they used drones to clear a path and scan the surrounding area for any alien creatures. Their mistake was not including the area above in the scan, which led to the accident.
Moreover, with the protection of the experimental subjects, their subsequent journey went much more smoothly.
Xie Ning glanced at the sky. The clouds overhead were getting thicker and thicker. The sky was getting dark. The time on the bracelet showed 5:15 pm. Night was about to fall. The gloomy atmosphere made people feel a little more depressed.
After walking for so long, Annika's legs were trembling and her forehead was covered in fine beads of sweat. Only when she saw the experimental base not far away did a smile appear on her tightly pursed lips.
"I'm so out of shape. Walking this far almost killed me."
Annika was panting heavily, not to mention the earlier attack by the alien creature.
"But Ning, you've been walking for so long and you're acting like nothing happened. Your body is amazing! Tell me! Did you secretly go to exercise behind my back?"
When Xie Ning saw Annika making a joke, she knew that she was trying to ease the tense atmosphere.
"Well, a friend lent me an account, so I often practice in the virtual training room. You should also work out more when you go back. It's always good to be physically stronger."
Zhan Lin, walking to the side, slightly curled her lips. Indeed, Xie Ning's skills were much better now than when they first met. She had watched him train step by step, and there were daily records kept in the training room.
She had her own mission, and even if she wanted to protect Xie Ning, she couldn't spare the time. Xie Ning was more capable of protecting himself, so she felt more at ease with him.
These three professors are all incredibly weak.
Xie Ning felt the softness under her feet, leaving deep footprints with each step. At that moment, she couldn't help but be glad that she had worn long boots when she came out, so that the water seeping from the dead leaves wouldn't soak her feet.
Annika and Chu Qing were having a tough time. Their socks were soaked from walking for so long, but even though it was uncomfortable, they had to keep going, because the group wouldn't stop for them.
"arrive."
Professor Lillian's breathing was also somewhat unsteady, but her eyes were exceptionally clear.
The experimental base covers an area of several hundred acres and is surrounded by dense forests and steep mountains. It consists of multiple buildings and facilities, and they are heading to the main building.
The group looked at the ruins before them, a scene of desolation and decay. The marks of time were everywhere. This place had once been a bustling experimental base, but after the researchers left, it was completely abandoned in this dense forest.
At the entrance to the experimental base was a huge iron gate, covered in rust. There were also piles of abandoned equipment and materials at the entrance, which were old and worn out and covered with a thick layer of dust.
I don't know if it's something they didn't have time to take with them during the evacuation, or just some discarded waste.
At the center of the experimental base stands a tall building, which is the core area of the entire base and their destination.
The white stone pillars and dark green vines in the hall complement each other, a testament to the erosion of nature.
"Although the evacuation was rushed, the equipment in the experimental base was still usable. The backup energy source would certainly not be unusable even after so many years."
Professor Lillian pointed at Dr. Ji and said, "Dr. Ji, I'll trouble you to go to the central room to activate the control system and connect to Cono so that she can control the experimental base. The rest of you, come with me to the ground floor laboratory. We need to clear out a safe and usable area."
Zhan Lin sent two security guards to accompany Dr. Ji and Xie Ning's group, while she went along to protect Professor Lillian.
Professor Lillian instructed Lin Yu to take the two test subjects with Dr. Ji for protection, as there was no telling if any other test subjects might have escaped from the experimental base.
Back then... there were quite a few test subjects inside. If they hadn't died, they wouldn't be easy to deal with now. Who knows how they've mutated?
Xie Ning passed by No. 208, looking at the sky outside, seemingly lost in thought. At that moment, a fierce wind howled outside, foreshadowing an impending downpour.
Thunder rumbled in the dark sky, and a bolt of lightning flashed across the horizon, illuminating the entire experimental base for a moment. The light shone on the faces of the two people, and Xie Ning seemed to see a cold, mocking look on Number 208's face, but in an instant, all was calm again.
It makes one think that this is just an illusion.
"Xiao Ning, there's something in the tools you brought..." Dr. Ji's voice interrupted Xie Ning's thoughts, and her attention gradually turned to the security system in the experimental base.
Regardless, they first need to screen the experimental base. With backup power, most of the facilities inside the base will be usable. There is surveillance, lighting, and weapon attack systems... Moreover, with Kono's control, they can avoid most of the dangers inside the experimental base.
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