383 Rebellion
◎Why go back to the cage?◎
The blue light was like a computer startup icon, and a circle of light appeared at the iris. The originally lifeless eyes suddenly became lively. Zhu Ning immediately understood because she had also looked at Prometheus in this way.
He was expressing an intention that was obvious: he had found you.
Before Zhu Ning found Prometheus, he found himself first.
For a moment, a blue light flickered under the corpse. There was more than one blue light. Prometheus had been lurking here for more than twenty years. Outside the wall, without the constraints of the Federation, the mycelium grew wildly like weeds.
What they walked into was clearly a large net woven by mycelium, covering their heads from under their feet.
Bai Cheng wanted to control this broken head, but immediately realized that he had lost control. This place was occupied by Prometheus, and it was just a trick for him.
Zhu Ning quickly withdrew her fingers from her solar plexus, but the mycelium had already spread rapidly. She had worn a human-machine combined device before, and behind the ring were mycelium as thin as a hair, but this time it was unprecedentedly thick and more like a plant vine.
The mycelium wrapped around the skull erupted, enveloping Zhu Ning's right forearm in the blink of an eye. Zhu Ning's panic caused black slime to leak out, but the mycelium hadn't attacked suddenly; it had a pre-existing target.
The white mycelium had already climbed up his upper arm, heading towards the crack in Zhu Ning's spine. He wanted to enter his body directly!
Without even a preface, the fire thief no longer tried to guide the fire, but stole it directly.
Zhu Ning's eyes were covered with black mucus. "Set fire!"
Pei Shu didn't care that the flames would burn Zhu Ning, but when he heard the order, the flames swept over directly, and a huge tongue of fire rose in the darkness, completely enveloping Zhu Ning.
Pei Shu felt a force of gravity on his feet, and when he looked down, he found that the mycelium had been entangled in the surface of his boots.
Lin Xiaofeng forcefully tore off the mycelium on his body. The stuff gathered together and was pulled off like cotton, but as soon as it was pulled off, it was covered with new ones.
Lin Xiaofeng and Bai Cheng were not as strong as Zhu Ning, so Pei Shu only dared to cover them with a small amount of flames.
For a moment, the quiet underground of Utopia fell into panic. Prometheus caught them off guard. There were crackling sounds everywhere, and the air was filled with a unique burning smell, which was actually a bit sweet.
Pei Shu was startled and shouted, "It's poisonous!"
The three of them were still wearing helmets and only inhaled small amounts. Bai Cheng only needed to close the helmet panel, and her brain was far-sighted, so even if she was poisoned, it would be slower than others.
But Zhu Ning didn't wear a helmet at all.
Zhu Ning struggled slightly, half-kneeling with his right hand on the ground for support. Flames, mycelium and black mucus were fighting each other, all converging on Zhu Ning's body.
They had no idea what Zhu Ning's current condition was. Was he poisoned or completely taken over by the mycelium?
The more it burned, the more toxins there would be. Zhu Ning did not send an order to cease fire, so Pei Shu had to increase the flames. He stared at Zhu Ning's direction, his eyes were red, the skin behind his helmet was already scorching hot, magma was flowing rapidly in his body, and his heart, like a volcanic rock, was contracting rapidly.
The fire was getting more and more intense, and there was hope of burning out a safe area temporarily. With Pei Shu as the center, the mycelium was broken into pieces by the flames. This was the horn of victory, proving that the strategy was effective.
Just like burning weeds in autumn, creating an open space allows for a temporary respite. Bai Cheng and Lin Xiaofeng's strength can be gathered, and the team can formulate a counterattack plan as long as they regroup.
But at this moment, Pei Shu felt a sense of fear. Under his hand, beneath the burning mycelium network, its true face was revealed.
A huge, tree-like, snow-white mycelium stretched out below, tightly wrapping around the giant's black spine.
For so many years, Prometheus has been lying on the spine to absorb nutrients, causing complete necrosis of the spinal cord. No wonder there are so few contaminated spores here.
The attack was too sudden. Pei Shu thought quickly in an emergency and followed the logic carefully. They got the route of Utopia from Liu Yu and entered the underground of Utopia with Chen Qihang as the guide. This road may lead to the heart.
Along the way, they found traces of Liu Yu's team, and found broken bodies, bullet holes and traces of explosions on the ground, all indicating that a fierce fight had taken place here.
When is the explosion necessary? Most people need to consider their own safety when blasting. Pei Shu almost died when he detonated the door in the air.
Using bombs at close range means sacrificing oneself to control the situation, so most of the people back then were broken into pieces, and even someone as strong as Bai Cheng was left with only a plastic heart.
The special preservation effect of this place has restored part of the truth, but what situation requires such an attack?
If it was a giant monster, where was the monster? If people died here and their bodies didn't disappear, then where was the body of the pollutant?
Bang--!
Bai Cheng was the first to pull the trigger on the bomb, and the explosive equipment rolled away with a rumbling sound, and then exploded with a flame.
The spine was not shaken by such force, and the flames spread. The explosives effectively cleared some of the mycelium, but it was not enough, the explosion was not enough.
Bai Cheng controlled the remaining body fragments, using them to block Prometheus every time it tried to wrap around him. This was passive resistance, and at most it only served to delay time.
Lin Xiaofeng was assisting from the side and was soon inspired by Bai Cheng. He quickly and efficiently untied the explosive device on his body. The explosives were ejected, and the already broken body became even more shattered. It was blown into the air and then fell down sparsely like hail.
Being afraid to use overly strong weapons, they accidentally recreated the scene of that year.
At that time, there was also a group of people who resisted in this way, but when the team reached a certain position, something unexpected happened.
…
"I'm finally here." Liu Yu came down from the narrow passage. She was like a newborn baby returning to her mother's body.
Most of the team had suffered casualties, and they were clearly physically exhausted, but no one felt tired at all. They were the greatest adventurers in the world, just like rock climbers scaling the world's highest peak for the first time.
Their exploration team also exceeded the limits of Utopia for the first time. Regardless of whether they could know the complete truth, it meant that they were one step closer than their predecessors.
Even if they die here, they are still valuable, and all the information will be useful to future generations.
Countless contaminated spores surged around, so spectacular and beautiful that they didn't even avoid Liu Yu's body.
They soon discovered that this place was non-hostile, just like their mother. Their team rested on the spot. Huo Huaiying led people to collect samples. Zhu Yao held her knees and gasped for breath. She was not as strong as the others, and her legs became weak unconsciously.
They did it, and all the promises Liu Yu made to her were fulfilled, saving her life.
The value of this journey could no longer be measured in money. She was extremely excited and soon no longer felt tired. She went to find Huo Huaiying to see her collection records. She also needed samples.
But she was soon attracted by Liu Yu. Liu Yu took off her helmet, revealing a delicate face. Against the backdrop of contaminated spores, her eyes were gentle, like a goddess in ancient legends.
The goddess returned home. She wiped the sweat from her forehead and smiled when she noticed Zhu Yao was looking at her.
Zhu Yao smiled back sincerely. She didn't dare to take off her helmet. In fact, Liu Yu couldn't see her expression, so her smile became brighter and brighter. She had never felt such intense joy since she was born, and even her heartbeat quickened.
Zhu Yao couldn't help but move forward and hug Liu Yu. Without hesitation, the other party hugged Zhu Yao's shoulders tightly.
At that moment, they finally acknowledged each other as teammates in their hearts.
"I want to leave a mark," Liu Yu said, just like a mountaineering team would plant a flag.
Zhu Yao agreed: "We need to show the way for those who come after us."
Liu Yu walked on the ground with a dagger in her hand. As she walked, the contaminated spores were gently knocked away. She was like an artist thinking about her canvas.
Finally, she carved the first stroke, and the blade fell on the ground. Everyone held their breath. They didn't expect Liu Yu to be so radical. Zhu Yao thought that leaving a mark was really like planting a flag.
But Liu Yu's actions did not cause any trouble, and no pollutants were activated. This was truly her home nest, and nothing could hurt her.
The blade gradually accelerated, moving quickly and making a rustling sound. Liu Yu was like a true artist. The others watched silently, as if witnessing the birth of the greatest painting in the world, afraid that breathing would disturb Liu Yu's inspiration.
Finally, Liu Yu put down the dagger. Exhausted, she sat cross-legged to rest, completely disregarding her image. She was almost buried by the contaminated spores.
Along the way, Liu Yu gradually broke away from the disguise of Mrs. Lu, and all the interests of the upper class were thrown away by her, as if she was throwing away worldly restrictions while running.
Only here was she completely free, she was gently accepted and could do anything.
Utopia was much gentler than she had imagined. She heard the sound of flowing water, as if she was listening to her mother's breathing in the amniotic fluid.
What was this voice, and where would it lead her?
Liu Yu was almost mesmerized by this. Zhu Yao asked, "What does this mean?"
Zhu Yao observed carefully and found that Liu Yu's brushstrokes were sharp and full of vitality, just like herself. Zhu Yao was surprised to find that Liu Yu had certain artistic talent. If it weren't for the responsibilities she shouldered, she might have become a painter.
But the polluted world does not need painters, what it needs are fighters who can shoulder the mission of humanity, and the responsibility assigned to Liu Yu is childbearing.
Zhu Yao's eyes dimmed for a moment, but she quickly cheered up, thinking it must be a totem. Liu Yu: "My daughter."
Unlike Zhu Yao, other people can choose whether to have children, but Liu Yu has no choice. She knows that she is destined to have a daughter, so she gave the gift in advance.
Even though it would be cruel for her daughter to repeat her own fate, Liu Yu still had an unrealistic fantasy that she could be like a bird.
Zhu Yao didn't expect to hear such a romantic answer. It had nothing to do with the fate of the whole world, it was just a gift for her daughter.
Zhu Yao just realized how prejudiced she was against Liu Yu. She was so special and her vitality was so fervent, but all creatures that burned with passion would inevitably descend after reaching the peak, like an arc of life plummeting downwards.
After the team had rested, they continued on their journey.
Bai Cheng led these lambs to continue exploring in depth like a sheepdog. The team walked and stopped, stopping from time to time to study and take samples.
"It looks like bone marrow," Zhu Yao analyzed. "Could that be the heart in the front?"
She was looking forward to hearing Huo Huaiying's answer. They were the rare "intellectuals" in the team, and only they could understand some jokes. Zhu Yao and Huo Huaiying really got along well. They often chatted and explored together, inspiring each other, and they were already very familiar with each other.
But Huo Huaiying didn't say a word. She was very silent after she came in. Zhu Yao keenly sensed that something was wrong and was about to ask when Huo Huaiying suddenly stopped.
The owner of the Eye of Prescience stopped moving forward, as if some powerful force was preventing her from moving forward.
Before Zhu Yao could open his mouth, he suddenly heard a burst of explosions. The sound came from the front of the team. The guide Bai Cheng was leading the way at the front.
It happened too suddenly, and it was dark, so she only saw two colors in an instant: white and blue.
The snow-white mycelium and the blue halo flickered, and it was clear at a glance who the owner of the color was. Except for the six core people and Bai Cheng, everyone else wore a human-machine joint device to ensure the unity of the team and play the most effective role in danger.
In fact, it is really useful. Zhu Yao is even the beneficiary. There is very little information about Prometheus, but the Kingdom of God is very confident in him and should have controlled his host.
Prometheus has always had little presence, executing every command like a loyal dog and fully supporting Liu Yu's exploration.
It was in the underground of Utopia that he rebelled.
…
Bai Cheng gnashed his teeth, his expression twisted behind the helmet panel. He stared at the mycelium with almost resentment, and said word by word, "It's you!"
For the first time, Pei Shu heard hatred in Bai Cheng's mechanical voice. Her anger almost echoed the flames in his current voice.
Bai Cheng answered Pei Shu's question: When would this type of explosion be necessary? The first type is when the enemy is too large, the second type is when the enemy has become one with you, and the third type is when the enemy detonates the explosion.
Prometheus was the one who caused the internal strife back then. He attacked Liu Yu's team just like he is doing now.
They had long suspected an internal conflict and had been trying to find connections between the teammates. They even used their imagination to figure out some of the details, but they didn't expect it to be Prometheus.
This artificial intelligence entered Liu Yu's team in the name of support, and they were unaware of it. After all, there is one most unshakable underlying logic of Prometheus.
Always protect first-class citizens.
Wait, Pei Shu was confused. Why? Because it went against his own logic?
Or did he block this path, believing it would lead to human extinction? Or was he carrying out a mission? Lurking within Liu Yu's team, entering the underground of Utopia, and then killing anyone who knew about it?
But this story is full of loopholes. Pei Shu is not the same person as before. He knows that Liu Yu survived the attack and finally returned to the kingdom of God.
As long as they figured it out, they could answer the question that had been bothering them for a long time: Why didn't a powerful psychic like Liu Yu rebel against the Kingdom of God? She had already seen freedom, so why did she want to go back to the cage?
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