Chapter 356 Observing Ore 3
Chapter 356 Observing Ore 3
Lin Zhi and Zhang Ying stood on the top of a mountain that towered into the clouds. The land under their feet was covered with strange vegetation. The air was filled with a faint smell of sulfur, indicating that this was not an ordinary place. Behind them were the Zerg brothers Wang Jun and Wang Kai, as well as the four Zerg siblings Li?, Li Ming, Li Hua, and Li Li, and two human companions Hua Yuan and Zhang Yuan. The group looked focused, their eyes focused on a piece of ore that was shining with strange light not far ahead.
It was a huge ore, shaped like a peacock spreading its wings ready to fly, with each "feather" emitting different colors of light, red, blue, green, and purple, complementing each other and creating a beautiful sight. This was the legendary ore peacock, which was said to contain powerful energy and was a rare treasure in the Zerg world.
"Is this the mineral peacock?" Lin Zhi murmured to herself, her eyes sparkling with excitement. As a traveler from Earth, she is always full of curiosity and desire for unknown things.
Zhang Ying nodded. He held a special energy detector in his hand. The numbers on the screen showed that the energy level of this ore was extremely high. "Yes, Linzhi, its energy is beyond our imagination. If we can use this power properly, it may add a powerful boost to our adventure."
Wang Jun and Wang Kai looked at each other, their antennae trembling slightly, conveying their joy and expectations to each other. As the best of the Zerg, they knew the significance of the Ore Peacock to the Zerg. This was not only an honor, but also the key to protecting their homeland and improving their strength.
"We have to be careful." Li? reminded, her voice calm and firm. As the eldest sister among four siblings, she always keeps a clear head at critical moments.
Li Ming, Li Hua and Li Li were standing around the mineral peacock, their eyes full of curiosity and awe. For them, this was not only an adventure, but also an opportunity to learn and grow.
Hua Yuan and Zhang Yuan were in charge of the alert, and they kept their attention on the surroundings to prevent any accidents. In this world full of unknowns and dangers, caution and vigilance were the basis of their survival.
Lin Zhi and Zhang Ying slowly approached the ore peacock, their heartbeats speeding up as the distance shortened. The moment their hands touched the ore, a powerful energy wave surged out of the ore, instantly surrounding them.
"Be careful!" Wang Jun and Wang Kai shouted at the same time, and their tentacles quickly stretched out, trying to pull Lin Zhi and Zhang Ying back. But the energy was too strong, and their efforts seemed insignificant.
However, just when everyone thought that Lin Zhi and Zhang Ying would be swallowed by this energy, the mineral peacock suddenly emitted a dazzling light, enveloping the two of them. After the light dissipated, Lin Zhi and Zhang Ying stood there intact, with strange light flashing in their eyes.
"Are we... okay?" Lin Zhi looked at herself in disbelief, then at Zhang Ying.
Zhang Ying nodded. The energy detector in his hand showed that the energy levels of the two had been significantly improved. "It seems that the Ore Peacock has chosen us."
Wang Jun and Wang Kai looked at each other, their antennae trembling slightly, conveying their surprise and joy to each other. The choice of the mineral peacock meant that Lin Zhi and Zhang Ying had been recognized by it, which was undoubtedly a great honor for them.
"We have to leave here as soon as possible." Li? reminded, her eyes scanning the surroundings, vigilantly observing the movements around her.
Everyone nodded. They knew that in this world full of unknowns and dangers, they could not be careless at any moment. They carefully walked around the ore peacock and headed in the direction they came from.
However, just as they were about to leave the area, a deafening roar suddenly sounded, and then the ground began to shake violently. Everyone's face changed drastically, and they knew that this was definitely not a good sign.
"Hurry! Let's get out of here!" Lin Zhi shouted, she pulled Zhang Ying's hand and ran quickly forward.
Wang Jun and Wang Kai quickly spread their wings and flew into the air with Li Yan, Li Ming, Li Hua and Li Li. Hua Yuan and Zhang Yuan followed closely behind, their figures leaving afterimages on the shaking ground.
With everyone's efforts, they finally managed to escape from that area. When they looked back, they saw that the mountain had collapsed and the place where the ore peacock was located was engulfed by a sea of fire.
"We...we really escaped?" Li Ming gasped, his eyes full of fear and disbelief.
Li Hua and Li Li hugged each other tightly, their bodies still trembling slightly. For these young people, this experience was undoubtedly an unforgettable lesson.
Lin Zhi and Zhang Ying looked at each other, with determination and courage in their eyes. "We will definitely find more powerful ores, enhance our strength, and protect our homeland."
Wang Jun and Wang Kai nodded, their antennae trembling slightly, conveying their trust and determination to each other. Li Yan, Hua Yuan and Zhang Yuan stood silently by, their eyes also flashing with determination.
Lin Zhi and Zhang Yingzheng led an expedition team to explore the unknown mining area. The sun shined through the sparse clouds, dappled on the hard ore, reflecting a dazzling light. Zerg brothers Wang Jun and Wang Kai walked in the front, their antennae trembling slightly, as if they were sensing the pulse of the earth. The four Zerg brothers and sisters - Li?, Li Ming, Li Hua, and Li Li, followed closely behind, their shells gleaming with a metallic luster in the sun, appearing both tough and powerful.
Hua Yuan and Zhang Yuan, as the think tanks of the team, were studying an ancient map. The map marked various legends of this mining area. It was said that there was a mysterious ore hidden here that could change the fate of the Zerg. Their eyes were full of expectation and curiosity, as if they were about to uncover a long-forgotten secret.
"The ore hole is ahead," Wang Jun stopped and looked back at everyone, "Everyone be careful, the geological structure here is complex and it may be dangerous."
Zhang Ying's face was as gloomy as water. She nodded slightly, indicating that she understood what everyone meant, and also signaled that everyone should remain highly alert. She held the energy gun tightly in her hand, as if it had become a part of her body. This energy gun had been carefully debugged and charged, and was in its best condition at the moment, emitting a heart-pounding energy fluctuation.
Zhang Ying's eyes were as sharp as a hawk's, scanning the surrounding environment, not missing any corner that might hide danger. Her finger rested lightly on the trigger, waiting for the order to fire the deadly energy beam without hesitation.
At the same time, Lin Zhi also acted quickly. She skillfully activated the shield device on her body, and a layer of light blue energy shield instantly enveloped her. This shield can not only resist external attacks, but also provide additional protection for the entire team.
Lin Zhi's movements were quick and decisive, without any hesitation. She stood in the center of the team, like an indestructible fortress, guarding her companions behind her.
As the team slowly moved forward, a huge ore hole gradually came into view. This ore hole was like a wound on the earth, deep and dark, as if it could swallow all the light. The ore hole was surrounded by various exotic ores, some of which flashed attractive light, and some of which emitted faint fluorescence, like a dreamlike treasure house.
"These ores... look very unusual." Li Hua couldn't help but exclaim.
"Indeed," Hua Yuan carefully observed the texture and color of the ore, "These ores contain powerful energy fluctuations, which may be the kind we have been looking for."
Zhang Yuan took out a scanner and began to scan the ores around the ore hole one by one. The data displayed on the scanner kept changing, making people dizzy. But Zhang Yuan's eyes became more and more determined, and she seemed to have found some kind of pattern.
"Look here," Zhang Yuan pointed to the data on the scanner and said, "The energy fluctuations of these ores are very similar to the legendary mysterious ores, but not exactly the same. We need to go deep into the ore holes to find the real source."
Hearing this, everyone's eyes were focused on the ore hole. Although their hearts were filled with unknowns and fear, they were more eager for the unknown and passionate about exploration.
"Okay, let's get ready to go down." Lin Zhi made a decisive decision.
Under Lin Zhi's guidance, everyone, like explorers, carefully and slowly descended along the edge of the ore hole. This ore hole was like a bottomless black hole, which made people feel endless fear and unknown.
The space inside the hole is extremely narrow, only enough for one person to pass through, and it is surrounded by various sharp ore fragments, like a natural trap. Some of these fragments are as sharp as saw teeth, and some protrude like spikes, which can scratch or stab you if you are not careful.
Every step required extreme caution. Everyone could only keep their bodies close to the ore wall, using their hands and feet to move slowly. Their breathing became very shallow, for fear of causing the ore to loosen or slip.
In such an environment, time seemed to freeze, and every second seemed extraordinarily long. However, the crowd had no intention of retreating, and they followed Lin Zhi's steps closely, moving forward step by step into the depths.
As the depth increased, the air around them became more and more oppressive. The tentacles of Zerg brothers Wang Jun and Wang Kai began to tremble violently, and they seemed to sense some ominous breath. Li Yan, Li Ming, Li Hua, and Li Li tightly grasped their weapons, ready to deal with any possible enemies at any time.
"Everyone, be careful, there may be Zerg creatures here." Wang Jun reminded in a low voice.
As soon as he finished speaking, a low roar suddenly came from the depths of the ore hole. The sound was like the breath of a giant beast, which made people tremble with fear. Then, several huge figures slowly walked out of the darkness. They were the native creatures of the Zerg world - the ore worms.
The bodies of these mineral worms are covered with a thick layer of mineral carapace, which is extremely hard, like an indestructible armor. Their bodies are huge and heavy, and every step they take can cause slight vibrations on the ground.
The ore worms held sharp ore fragments in their hands. These fragments were polished by them to be extremely sharp and flashing with cold light. These ore fragments were not only their weapons, but also their tools for survival. They used these fragments to dig ore and find food.
When they found the expedition team, their eyes were immediately filled with hostility and greed. It was an instinctive reaction to strange things. They regarded the expedition team as an intruder to their territory and an enemy that threatened their survival.
"Get ready for battle!" Lin Zhi shouted.
The expedition team quickly deployed their forces to prepare for the upcoming battle. However, just as the two sides were on the verge of a fight, something unexpected happened.
Suddenly, a strong vibration came from the depths of the ore hole, as if something was awakening. Then, a powerful energy wave surged out from the body of the ore worm, knocking them away instantly.
"What's going on?" Zhang Ying looked at everything in front of him in surprise.
"Oh no, there's a problem deep in the ore hole!" Hua Yuan's face changed drastically and he quickly analyzed the data.
At this moment, a dazzling light suddenly appeared in the depths of the ore hole. The light was as hot as the sun, instantly illuminating the entire ore hole. The members of the expedition team closed their eyes and blocked the light with their hands.
When the light gradually dissipated, they were surprised to find that a huge ore crystal appeared deep in the ore hole. The crystal emitted a soft and warm light, as if it was the heart of the entire ore hole.
"Is this... the legendary mysterious mineral?" Lin Zhi looked at the scene in disbelief.
"Yes, this is what we are looking for." Zhang Yuan said excitedly, "But why did it suddenly wake up and release such a powerful energy fluctuation?"
Faced with this sudden change, the members of the expedition team fell into deep thought. They knew that this mineral crystal might hide the secrets of the Zerg world and even the fate of the entire race.
"We must proceed with caution." Lin Zhi said solemnly, her voice low and serious, as if this issue concerned life and death.
She frowned tightly and stared at the mineral crystal in front of her, as if trying to see the truth hidden behind it.
"This ore crystal is likely related to the ore worm," Lin Zhi continued, her tone becoming more certain. "We can't take it lightly. We must find the connection between them."
Her words echoed in the air, carrying a majesty that could not be ignored. Everyone else listened quietly, and no one dared to interrupt her train of thought.
Led by Lin Zhi, the expedition team continued to go deeper into the ore hole. They carefully bypassed the ore fragments and traps, gradually approaching the huge ore crystal. The ore bugs seemed to be summoned by something and gathered towards the ore crystal.