Chapter 36: Vegetation Disaster
Boundless Soil is a barren land.
This is a fact known to everyone, recorded in textbooks.
Because this was the site of a huge battlefield in the previous epoch. Many weapons were poured onto this land, burning everything as if it were ashes.
For this reason, Boundless Soil is almost devoid of vegetation, and the environment here is very harsh. The soil is filled with decaying power, and wild exotic beasts often crawl in the darkness, trying to take people’s lives.
However…
Just yesterday, our scouts found a peculiar seed in area b6.
Did it drift from somewhere else? But in a place like Boundless Soil, it would be impossible for it to take root and sprout.
Although there was no hope, we still brought Boundless Soil and prepared to try to cultivate it in the greenhouse out of academic rigor.
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How is this possible?!
This seed has actually taken root and sprouted!
For ordinary plants, the growth environment, which is like a desperate situation, is like abundant nourishment for it, and it grows gradually.
This means that this plant can adapt to extreme polluted environments!
If it can be cultivated in large quantities, it might be able to change the growth environment of the Boundless Land!!!
It’s amazing!
Is this the gift of an angel, or the temptation of a demon?
We don’t know, but this morning, the research institute has requested cargo assistance from C. Academy.
Perhaps we can proceed with scientific research smoothly once the main force arrives.
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No, why is this seedling shaped like this?
This is too strange.
We conducted various tests to ensure that the gravity in the greenhouse was appropriate, and that the light and soil simulated the environment of Boundless Land.
However, this plant was growing upside down!
What does this mean?
Its trunk and branches grew towards the ground, while its roots grew upward, piercing the ground.
I have been involved in research for twenty years, and this is the first time I’ve seen such a strange plant.
Unless the gravity perception has been reversed, or…
This seedling has been growing larger and larger.
It’s only been 3 days, and it’s already taken shape, like a normal tree growing for 3 months.
Like a sharp spike, its roots reached directly into the sky, while its branches and leaves were deeply embedded in the soil, spreading freely.
Its leaves are light white, and their veins are different from all known trees.
What’s going on?
I think I need some professional instruments to measure it.
It has been confirmed that it is through this power that it absorbs energy from Boundless Soil.
We call the storage of nutrients by ordinary plants photosynthesis, don’t we? It is because of photosynthesis that the world can maintain the balance of carbon dioxide and oxygen, and producers provide organic matter for consumers to survive.
Therefore, the activity this plant is doing can be called “dark photosynthesis.”
It can neutralize the pollution in the earth and convert it into a strange kind of energy.
It’s amazing, truly amazing.
However, speaking of which…
In the last few days…
Strange things have been happening in the research station.
Researchers often lose control,
Could it be related to this seedling?
Due to the special characteristics of this plant, I plan to call it the Tree of Origin Collapse.
I wish the transport team from C. Academy would arrive sooner.
Now, the growth of this seedling is very rapid, completely beyond my expectations.
Next,
What will it grow into?
This is bad, the research station has been invaded!
Is it demons, or something else?
We don’t know, but now we have to evacuate.
I know those guys are here for this seedling.
We absolutely cannot hand over the seedling, absolutely not.
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Upon returning to the Magic Ship, Lonis was exhausted.
Although the single combat suit could help her with some intense activities, in the end, she still had to walk on her own.
Running quickly and carrying that woman back to the Magic Ship, these tasks exceeded Lonis’s monthly exercise quota.
“Wow, Lonis, are you okay! I saw you just now, it looked like you were in a close combat with that woman…”
“It’s okay, but… Su Ling, this woman’s mental state might be a little unclear. Get me the handcuffs, and handcuff her first!”
“Mm… Mm!”
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Under Su Ling’s close care, it took Lonis a quarter of an hour to slowly recover.
And the woman Lonis rescued? She was lying unconscious in the living room, her hands securely cuffed, her entire body wet, and her hair looked like it had rolled in mud, appearing extremely dirty.
So…
“Su Ling, let’s help this woman clean up first. She might catch a cold after being rained on for so long.”
“Mm!”
“But be careful, she might wake up at any moment.”
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As Lonis carefully wiped the dirt off the woman, she discovered that she was covered in scars, as if she had been through many battles.
Her fingernails were also full of dirt, as if she had dug through some soil with her hands.
And if she were to explore her pockets further…
“Found it, Little Luo, there’s an ID card here!”
“ID card?”
“Yes, it says Dr. O’Kali.”
“I remember Bai Ye said that Dr. O’Kali is an important researcher she takes care of, so…”
Realizing this, Lonis dared not delay any longer. She took out the medical kit and quickly bandaged Dr. O’Kali’s wounds.
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While Lonis and Su Ling were treating Dr. O’Kali,
A shrill sound suddenly came from the Boundless Research Station in the distance.
“Roar!”
This sound was very similar to the monster’s roar Lonis had heard before… Could it be that Elus and the others encountered a monster?
Lonis’s expression became a little nervous, but she still didn’t put down the work in her hands.
Finally, all the wounds on Dr. O’Kali were treated. Lonis and Su Ling carried her to the sofa together, letting her rest quietly.
But at the same time, a familiar shout came from outside the door…
“Lonis, start the spaceship quickly.”
“Huh?”
“The power of the Tree of Origin Collapse is out of control and is spreading towards us!”
Hearing Elus say this, Lonis quickly ran to the cockpit. The scene on the wasteland also stunned the Silver-haired Girl.
She saw Elus carrying Bai Ye, running with Isumi.
And on the ground behind them, countless hideous tree roots emerged… These tree roots chased after each other, like lustful tentacle monsters, constantly reaching for the girls’ ankles.
Fortunately, both Isumi and Elus were extremely agile.
Often, with just one footstep, the girls would dodge the entanglement of the roots.
Although the Magic Ship was still hundreds of meters away from the Boundless Research Station, in a short time, Elus and Isumi had approached.
(Must start the ship quickly.)
Lonis’s mind was clear. She knew that if she waited for Elus and Isumi to get closer before lifting the ship, it would be too late.
Those roots from the earth would entangle the ship’s landing gear. Therefore, it had to be started in advance, and then Su Ling should lower a rope to pull everyone up.
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The situation was very dangerous, but fortunately, Lonis had been a Hero before, and she did not panic when encountering danger. She successfully started the ship.
However, at this moment…
“Ahhhhh!”
Dr. O’Kali on the living room sofa suddenly became berserk.
She suddenly stood up and pounced directly at Lonis.
