Evolving infinitely from ground zero

Chapter 257: 173. All members besiege the Divine Plant Cult_2

But there’s bad news, for some reason, Earth’s boundary force suppression effect on Origin Land creatures is getting weaker.

It’s decreasing year by year.

As time goes on, it’s very likely that one day, the suppression will be lost entirely.

It is for this reason that a minority of humans believe there’s no future for humanity and choose to betray their race to become human traitors.

[Part Four, How Should Humanity Save Itself?]

The current self-rescue strategies for humanity mainly include the following three.

First, take control of the entrances to the biological channels, establish outposts on both sides, and prevent Origin Land creatures from entering.

Second, enter the Origin Land to obtain evolutionary resources and strengthen ourselves.

Third, clean up the human traitors and Exotic Beasts on Earth.

These three strategies seem simple in writing but are extremely difficult to implement; every year, a large number of people are sacrificed.

These martyrs who sacrificed themselves for the future of humanity.

55% are Genetic Integrators.

11% are Mechanically Modified Humans.

34% are ordinary people, mainly law enforcement officers and regular soldiers.

The reason the Genetic Integrators account for the highest percentage among the martyrs is because the Genetic Integrators’ battlefields are mostly in the perilous Origin Land.

The survival conditions in the Origin Land are incredibly harsh, and the casualty rate for missions there is extremely high.

It can be said that the reason humans can still live relatively peacefully on Earth is mostly due to the Genetic Integrators shouldering the heavy burden in the Origin Land.

This is also why Genetic Integrators can enjoy an exalted status on Earth.

It’s all earned through contributions.

Of course, their own great strength is also one of the reasons.

Just like that.

The educational video about the Origin Land ended.

After watching, Lin Zichen felt as if he’d opened the door to a new world and was filled with curiosity about the Origin Land.

Unfortunately, the educational video was too short, lasting less than 5 minutes, and was far from enough.

“Okay, the video ends here.”

Lu Tianrong turned off the large screen above the Martial Stage and looked down at the audience, saying, “If anyone has any questions, feel free to ask now.”

No sooner had he finished speaking than Zi Chen raised his hand to ask a question.

Unfortunately, Zi Chen was a step too slow and was preempted by Zhang Kai from behind.

Zhang Kai asked, “Instructor, wasn’t it said that pictures can’t be taken in the Origin Land? How was this educational video produced?”

Lu Tianrong replied, “This Origin Land educational video wasn’t filmed; the images inside were all created on the computer using 3D modeling technology.”

“I see.”

Zhang Kai nodded his head.

Seeing that he had finished asking, Zi Chen immediately raised his hand and asked, “Instructor, what kinds of evolutionary resources are typically found in the Origin Land?”

Lu Tianrong answered, “Various Exotic Flowers and Fruits, Exotic Beast Meat, Beast Cores, energy ores, and so on.”

“Beast Cores?”

Zi Chen heard this term for the first time.

The books he had read before never mentioned such a thing as Beast Cores.

“It’s quite normal that you don’t know about Beast Cores.”

Lu Tianrong explained, “It’s an energy core that can only be nurtured by high-level and above creatures from the Origin Land, and is needed in the production of gene serums and mechanical equipment.”

Zi Chen nodded, indicating that he understood.

In the following time, he asked quite a few more questions about the Origin Land.

For instance:

What’s the strongest creature in the Origin Land?

How large is the Origin Land?

What similarities do the intelligent creatures of the Origin Land have with humans?

… and so on.

Lu Tianrong answered Lin Zichen’s questions with great patience.

However, due to limited knowledge of the Origin Land, he was unable to answer most of them.

Human exploration of the Origin Land is still at a very naive stage.

Many questions are still a mystery, filled with the unknown.

Being just a minor leader within a local military district, Lu Tianrong’s knowledge of the Origin Land was only slightly more than what was available in public science videos; it was only natural that he couldn’t answer Lin Zichen’s questions.

“Alright, time’s almost up, the Q&A session is over,”

Lu Tianrong said and then added, “After ten days of practice, I’m sure everyone is very familiar with the use of their weapons.”

“Therefore, starting tomorrow, we will go out for live combat training.”

“The purpose of the live combat training is to cultivate everyone’s ability to work as a team.”

“After watching the science video just now, I’m sure everyone is aware of how dangerous it is inside the Origin Land.”

“Being a lone wolf in that sort of place is almost certainly a death sentence, you have to be part of a team.”

“You need to take advantage of your youth now, before it’s time to shine in the Origin Land, to quickly improve your teamwork skills here on Earth.”

Lu Tianrong continued, “For tomorrow’s live combat training, your mission is to eradicate a branch of the Divine Plant Cult established in Shanhai City.”

“Regarding this branch, the information I have currently is that the cult leader is a twice Genetic Integrator, having integrated the genes of the Shadow Night Cat and the Phantom Giant Shark, with a Biological Level reaching the peak of an Ordinary Ninth Rank, just one step away from the higher level.”

“In addition, there are more than ten cultists with Biological Levels ranging from Ordinary Fourth Rank to Ordinary Eighth Rank.”

“Eliminating such a force will be a huge challenge for you.”

“However, as long as you cooperate well, you can completely annihilate them.”

At this point, Lu Tianrong’s voice suddenly rose, “Does everyone have confidence?”

“Yes!” x20

The crowd shouted in unison.

Lu Tianrong nodded in satisfaction and then told everyone, “Gather at the playground at 6 a.m. tomorrow; everyone should rest well tonight.”

With that, he turned and left the weapon room, not staying for a moment longer.

After he left, the weapon room immediately became bustling.

Everyone was discussing the live combat training for the next day.

There was excitement.

There was nervousness.

There was impatience.

After discussing aimlessly for a while, everyone quickly gathered to discuss the battle plan.

Some suggested electing a team leader to command the whole team.

After all, it was a small squad of up to 20 people; without someone in charge to give orders, the fight would surely turn into chaos.

“I propose Zi Chen as the team leader, does anyone object?”

Luo Yongjian shouted with a booming voice.

Upon hearing this, others opened their mouths to say:

“No objections.”

“I have no objections either.”

“Zi Chen, you are the strongest among us; we’re counting on you tomorrow.”

Everyone agreed to have Lin Zichen as the team leader.

After all, might made right, and there was no reason to oppose Lin Zichen’s leadership, as it was what everyone expected.

In response, Lin Zichen smiled and said, “Since everyone has chosen me as the team leader, then I will do my best to lead the team, and I’ll need everyone’s support and cooperation at that time.”

“No problem, we’ll definitely cooperate!”

“We must support!”

“With Zi Chen leading the team, this mission is in the bag!”

Everyone expressed their support from the heart, without a hint of dissent.

The formidable strength Lin Zichen had demonstrated on the Martial Stage ten days earlier had conquered each of them and earned their acknowledgment.

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PS: There is one more chapter, around 2 o’clock.