Dream Travel

Chapter 247 The Wall is Stronger
"Is that really so?" After arriving at the exploration point marked on the map, Bai Mu looked at the explosion marks not far away and his lips twitched slightly.

He was certain that the map information on the map projector updated very slowly.

Entering from the blast site, Bai Mu stopped; he had spotted a hidden trap there—a tripwire.

"Damn it... trying to sabotage your colleagues, huh? What kind of person is so wicked?" After shooting down a hidden trip mine, Bai Mu walked deeper into the research facility.

This place was probably used for researching some kind of weapon, and some defensive forces still remain.

However, someone had already been there, so much of the defense force had been cleared out, making it easier for White Curtain to operate—if there hadn't been those traps designed to harm their own people.

He avoided more than a dozen traps along the way.

Upon reaching the depths of the research facility, he saw the destroyed computers and curled his lip in disapproval.

Otherwise, why would we say that outsiders from outside the dream world are invaders?

Look at what they've done! The world is already like this, and they're still destroying the civilization information that other people have preserved.

After inspecting the site and disposing of some of the still-operating automated weapons, Bai Mu left the research facility.

The main computers have been destroyed, so there's no point in exploring this area anymore.

Or rather, it's impossible to find the information needed to complete the mission here; finding other weapons, however, is still an option.

But the White Curtain has better weapons and doesn't care about this side, unless there's a nuclear bomb?
Afterwards, Bai Mu went to other exploration points, where the situation seemed better, with no traps, but the base's computer was also destroyed.

"..."

It's not that the people exploring this area are more martial, but rather that the base has a stronger defensive force in operation, and there are robot wrecks at the scene of the battle.

Moreover, the white curtain found dried blood residue.

It is clear that the team exploring here encountered an overwhelming defensive force, and some members were killed or injured.

They didn't have the time to set up a trap, but they could easily blow up the base's computers. What do you mean by doing something inhuman?
Bai Mu sighed and gave up the idea of ​​exploring other points on the map.

Going there might not yield any results, so it's better to find new places to explore on your own. Since everyone is being so unreasonable, don't blame him for being impolite.

Since the world is already in a state of apocalypse and no one is around, bases involving weapons or similar items can simply be demolished.

Bai Mu swung his weapon case to block the barrage of fire from the side, and then shot a machine gun that had bounced off the wall of the passageway.

There are many such basic defensive weapons, some of which may malfunction; they may not be triggered when you arrive, but be triggered unintentionally when you leave.

These nerve-based defense weapons are more dangerous; you should be wary of any automated defense weapons that have stopped functioning on the road.

It would be best if that thing were completely broken, but I'm afraid it's only half-broken.

Besides, the robots here are also very peculiar. They are not designed in human form, but are killing weapons specifically used in war.

It can achieve higher weapon utilization efficiency in a non-human form.

Bai Mu found a piece of wreckage. Although he didn't have much professional knowledge, he knew from the shape of the robot wreckage that once it fell into a crowd, it would be able to exert 100% killing efficiency.

No target within its attack range can escape, not even those with wings that fly slowly.

The energy core of the robot wreckage was extracted.

Based on the damage marks, Bai Mu analyzed that it must have been torn apart by some powerful force.

"A master indeed." Bai Mu looked at the robot's 'eyes'.

The red mechanical eye had a dim glint, but the light became more pronounced when he looked at it.

A faint laser beam suddenly appeared, grazing the white curtain and sweeping across the ceiling, easily severing a pipe in the ceiling.

"It really is dangerous everywhere." Bai Mu cut off the mechanical eye with a sword and threw it into the weapon box. He turned around and planned to ask the craftsman if he wanted it.

White Curtain holds technicians in high regard.

Having left the base, abandoning all illusions and embarking on independent exploration, they began their own journey.

He didn't rush to the next level. The higher you go, the smaller the area becomes, and you can find more areas to explore. But what he could think of, others could also think of.

The aroma of the broth wafted out on the breeze. Bai Mu sat down next to a statue, which he had encountered after several days of exploration and reaching the next level.

The cylindrical statues have '→_→' and '←_←' expressions, which look somewhat cute, but Bai Mu treats these statues as road signs.

Follow where their eyes are looking; as for those special bases and research facilities, look for them on the upper levels.

He abandoned the lower and middle levels because the area was simply too vast. From a higher vantage point, he could identify some potential exploration sites.

But when he got there, he saw that the map was marked, but it was still the same; what he could think of, others could also think of.

Night Owl Company's money isn't easy to get, even though An Yongkang emphasized that this mission wasn't particularly difficult. The same goes for Bai Mu; he just prefers more challenging missions, at least those wouldn't waste too much time.

Bai Mu put the seasoning packet into the pot, waited for the aroma to waft out, then looked down at the photos on his phone and waited for the broth to cool before thoughtfully drinking it.

Supplies in the city are scarce, but the water supply is relatively stable. The jerky he carries is of high quality; if he doesn't fight, it will keep him active in the city for two months.

Even if it exceeds two months, he still has other resources to use.

Besides, this city only has limited supplies, it's not that it has none. If you look around, you can still find plenty of food that can be preserved for a long time.

In a post-apocalyptic world, who cares about expired food? People can eat cat and dog food sealed in cans directly.

"Phew~ This place is getting bigger. I haven't run into anyone yet." After finishing the meat soup, Bai Mu muttered to himself.

He arrived at the top of a building, took out the Observer Imperial Arm, and began to observe, searching for a suitable target.

Having determined the direction, he set off immediately. Now, Bai Mu was just thinking about finishing this boring mission as soon as possible.

Post-apocalyptic exploration is really a test of one's abilities. It's not that he couldn't stand the loneliness, but rather that the city was too desolate and there was nothing worth paying attention to.

Seeing too much makes one sentimental; wherever there are zombies or similar creatures, Bai Mu can always find something he finds meaningful.

For example, clearing out 100,000 or 100,000 zombies. Since the city has a large population capacity, setting a small goal is not impossible.

At least doing that would have a significant impact on the Dream World, right?

Isn't that what he did when he came into contact with Yimeng?

But what about in this strange dream world? Faced with a city that is gradually dying, no amount of fussing will have any effect on these two.

Even with rampant destruction, the city continues its relentless march toward death.

Instead of exploring, we should make good use of our traditions and find a place to farm; at least that would bring about some substantial changes.

But there are no external enemies in the process of farming, and no one to share the joy of farming with, so the overall experience is just so-so.

As for projects that could bring about change to this dream world, Bai Mu has seriously considered them along the way.

That is creating humans...

To bring a dying city back to life, it needs people and enough original inhabitants to develop within it, so that this apocalyptic dream can gradually escape its descent into fantasy.

But given the situation here, it won't take the efforts of several generations to save the world from a desolate apocalypse.

So changing the world through human creation is just a thought; even if you want to put it into action, you'd have to find the original inhabitants.

Are there still indigenous people here? He hadn't even seen a corpse along the way.

"Oh ho, not bad." After knocking open the thick door with his greatsword, Bai Mu looked at the facilities inside the base and smiled with satisfaction.

This place hadn't been explored; it looked like a production base. He found some robotic arms or something similar in the warehouse, which were probably production robots.

However, this place seems to have been out of use for a long time.

What should have been an electronic access control area has been welded with thick chains, as if the once progressive inhabitants had welded shut many important entrances to prevent others from entering.

"It must be because the war caused a break in the transmission of civilization," Bai Mu concluded after a brief exploration of the base.

Judging from the robotic arms scattered around the warehouse, it seems someone tried to activate them but failed.

Needless to say, things like electronic access control systems, without the corresponding inheritance and records, once that thing is locked, there's nothing you can do except for brute force to break through.

Bai Mu checked the access control gates. The sealed doors weren't as sturdy as the walls, so there was no point in trying to tear down the walls; he could just break down the doors instead—he didn't manage to cut them open.

Although his combat strength was very high, physical attacks alone were not enough to deal with that heavy door!
He found explosives from various places, piled them up at the doorway, and detonated them, but he still couldn't blow open the damn door.

Instead, the explosion attracted some uninvited guests.

At other times, Bai Mu felt a pang of regret for not seeing his peers, but now he didn't want to meet anyone else.

The explosion attracted two groups of people, one of whom appeared to have been there before.

Seeing the door, which was not badly damaged, they were a little disappointed. After hearing the commotion, they rushed over to see if someone had broken into the door.

The only problem was that the noise was a bit loud, but the door remained perfectly fine.

"Don't overthink it. We've tried many methods, but we haven't been able to break this door!" The captain of the exploration team, who had been here before, said, "We've also found other bases, and none of their doors are this sturdy!"

"The walls are sturdier," Bai Mu added, listening to the other person's complaint.

The captain revealed a gloating smile. Bai Mu could say such a thing, he must have tried it and failed.

(End of this chapter)