Sky Curtain: The Darwin Incident at the outset, the Declaration of the People's League

Even so, the lighthouse was severely damaged, its combat capabilities were severely weakened, and most of its equipment was destroyed.

But it was precisely because of the arrival of these things that the most terrifying shackles weighing on the heads of all human survivors were temporarily loosened.

The crisis that had plagued humanity for a century was abruptly interrupted.

The number of these mechanical weapons that landed on the planet was not large, only a few hundred, and they were all of the same model and damaged.

They appear to be survivors of a war.

Yet, this very batch of damaged equipment immediately routed the Devouring Beasts that were causing headaches for the humans here, eventually bringing them to a standstill.

That's right, it was a close contest.

Because the Mana ecosystem is not to be underestimated; the number of Devouring Beasts it has created is enormous, and they are also evolving.

If given a choice, the Devouring Beasts probably wouldn't attack these iron lumps without any life essence.

Unfortunately, they had no choice.

These lumps of iron are clearing them out.

Overall, however, the Mana ecological creations, which were once invincible on the surface, were powerless against this wave of mechanical firepower.

Fortunately, these iron lumps prioritized eliminating the planet-dwelling beasts, temporarily setting aside the human survivors.

Dragonbone Village and the scattered humans finally had a chance to catch their breath.

Later, from the remains left on the battlefield, humans finally confirmed the identity of these mechanical creations.

Suppression Agreement.

The moment they found out, everyone felt a chill run down their spines.

What they are fighting against the Devouring Beasts on their planet now is just the scraps from a certain war.

If the main force of the real Purge Army were to arrive, the entire planet would probably not survive.

Fear welled up inside me.

Taking advantage of the window of opportunity when the main force of the Devouring Beasts was tied down and the tribe was damaged and shrinking, Dragonbone Village explored the legacy of the old era of humanity with all its might, while carefully observing the battlefield, trying to pick up the broken equipment and core parts left behind by the Purge Agreement, so as to reverse-engineer them and try to restore the technology of humanity before the disaster.

The past six months of lying low and enduring hardship have indeed yielded substantial growth.

After the lighthouse was severely damaged and abandoned, the group dismantled and salvaged a large number of well-preserved equipment.

Even a skilled cook can't cook without rice. The most complete and sophisticated technology preserved in this wasteland has enabled Longgu Village to achieve full recovery and significant development.

While development continues, the daily work that needs to be done has not stopped.

As the two sides clashed, the Devouring Beast race, which had previously roamed the world freely, became more subdued.

The entire Devouring Beast clan retreated, shrinking and converging towards the forbidden territory at the core of the Mana ecosystem.

The significant reduction in external threats has also given Dragon Bone Village an opportunity.

They can get closer to the core area of ​​the Mana ecosystem.

In the past, for various reasons, Xia Dou couldn't get too close, but now it's different.

But when she saw the result, she immediately broke out in a cold sweat.

"What happened? Tell me the details."

Bai Yuekui sat calmly inside the carriage, his expression composed and unperturbed, and asked the question in a low voice.

Xia Dou's pupils trembled slightly, her voice trembling with barely concealed fear: "I saw... so many... bugs..."

"insect?"

Bai Yuekui was slightly taken aback, and various pieces of information flashed through his mind, especially those that had appeared on the sky.

The next instant, her eyelids twitched violently, and she gasped.

"What kind of insect are you talking about?!"

"It's huge! Compared to a human... no, it's as huge as an adult Devouring Beast!"

Xia Dou's voice trembled more and more as the horrifying images in her vision assaulted her senses. She recounted the terrifying insects she had seen in rapid, hurried speech.

It has a hard, bony carapace, a stout and bulky body, bulging muscles, a flat and ferocious head, densely packed compound eyes for sensing the senses, sharp mouthparts, and several pairs of razor-sharp arthropod legs...

These things are running rampant in the core area of ​​the Mana ecosystem!

"They...they're eating the Devouring Beasts...Ah—!!"

Intense terror instantly shattered Xia Dou's psychological defenses. A tearing pain and a sense of collapse suddenly came from her vision. She screamed and violently flung the observation glasses off her face!

The lens fell to the ground, completely severing the connection with the Devouring Beast's vision.

Bai Yuekui's expression tightened immediately, and he asked, "What's wrong?!"

"The Devouring Beast I was controlling... was instantly surrounded and devoured!"

Xia Dou's face was pale, her breathing rapid, and she reported in a trembling voice, still shaken.

"The entire Mana core area... is in complete chaos! It's swarming with insects!"

The car fell into a deathly silence.

After a long while, Bai Yuekui muttered to himself, "...No wonder, I knew the Devouring Beast was defeated too quickly."

She had previously wondered why the remnants of the Purge Agreement were able to so efficiently drive the Devouring Beasts back to the core area.

I get it now.

The relationship is in trouble; the home is about to be raided!

well.

Another behemoth that is absolutely untouchable has arrived.

Without the slightest hesitation, Bai Yuekui immediately ordered in a deep voice: "Shanda! Return at full speed immediately and retreat to Dragon Bone Village!"

The off-road vehicle roared to life, turned around, and sped across the desolate wasteland.

"Boss Bai, could it be... that these insects are also war creations of an extraterrestrial civilization?"

Xia Dou spoke hesitantly.

"I cannot determine the specific Zerg faction."

Bai Yuekui slowly shook his head, his tone extremely heavy, carrying an unprecedented sense of powerlessness.

"But this kind of creature, which is no weaker than the Devouring Beast... is not something we can afford to provoke."

Shandong, who was driving in the front seat, also spoke up: "Then, shall we activate the evacuation plan? Evacuate from this planet and seek refuge in outer space?"

"No."

Bai Yuekui rejected the idea without hesitation.

"We are no longer in the original world, and no one knows what lies hidden beyond the void. Moreover, with our current remaining space technology, even if we were to recover to the peak of the old era, we simply could not support long-distance, long-duration interstellar travel."

"A hasty escape will only lead to a faster and more complete death."

Shandong, gripping the steering wheel in the driver's seat, listened to Bai Yuekui's words with a bewildered expression.

Once upon a time, the Devouring Beasts that roamed the land were seen by humankind as an unsolvable apocalypse.

But looking back now...

The Devouring Beasts and Mana Ecosystems, which have been feared by humans for centuries, are actually the least excessive things.

While Suzheng Machinery was clearing away the Devouring Beasts on the surface, underground, a swarm of insects and the Mana ecosystem were fighting.

Are any of these people people that humans can afford to offend?

Shandong University couldn't help but sigh.

How much has happened in such a short time?!

Suddenly, a flash of white light appeared in the corner of his eye. He seemed to see something, but he wasn't sure, so he squinted and examined it carefully.

"Hey, Mr. Bai, do you see a bald guy over there?"

"Bald head?"

Bai Yuekui gazed intently in the direction Shan Da had indicated.

Indeed, there was a bald man over there, wearing a white cloak and a yellow bodysuit.

He seemed to be making some kind of gesture; it looked familiar, it was...

Need a taxi?

Chapter 136 A Simple Punch

A year ago, if Bai Yuekui had encountered someone making this gesture by the roadside while exploring, he would have immediately become wary, suspecting it to be a strange trap set by the Mana Ecosystem or a new way for the Devouring Beasts to lure enemies.

But now, after witnessing all sorts of chaotic things, especially after discovering that even the Devouring Beasts were struggling to survive, this option has become obsolete.

Upon seeing that gesture again, she felt only a strange sense of disorientation.

This act of hailing a taxi is not limited to the post-apocalyptic era.

Even before the catastrophe, with the widespread adoption of fully automated transportation and smart travel, this simple act of hailing a car by hand or hitchhiking on the roadside was already a custom from decades ago.

Yes, and also in the romance dramas and horror movies I usually watch.

Anyway, I've never seen her in real life.

Now she reasonably suspects that this person is not one of her own.

"Drive the car over there."

Bai Yuekui suppressed his surprise and calmly gave the order.

The SUV slowed down smoothly and came to a stop in front of the bald man.

"Ah, great! We've finally run into someone!"

As soon as the car came to a stop, the bald man immediately flashed a hearty and simple smile, his tone full of joy, and took the initiative to raise his hand to greet everyone: "Hello, my name is Saitama."

Bai Yuekui's gaze narrowed slightly as he quietly sized up the other person from top to bottom.

Wearing a simple yellow tight-fitting uniform, with striking red gloves and a belt, the look is both retro and bizarre, resembling the costume of a tokusatsu character from an old-fashioned comic.