Aurora Black and Blue, Exploring the Black Fog Ruins Again

When Zhong Qingshu last went to the Candlelight Shelter and entered the Time Ruins there, it was at this point in time that she discovered the ruins.

After everyone moved here, the Black Fog Ruins near the Underground Shelter seemed to have changed their habits of appearing, and began to gather at four o'clock in the morning.

The message was very short.

There are only two things: one is that the ruins are taking shape, and the other is the strange phenomenon in the sky.

The message cannot be accompanied by a picture. After hurriedly getting out of bed, the drowsiness in Su Mo's mind quickly faded away in a few breaths.

Sitting up, I realized that despite yesterday's intense mental exertion and the focused attention provided by the Thought Ring, my mental state had not yet returned to its optimal level.

But when paired with a cup of thirst-quenching Psionic Water, after the last drop entered his throat, Su Mo's hair stood on end, and at least he would no longer have any physical problems.

There was a noise downstairs, Oreo, who was sleeping on the second floor, seemed to sense the familiar presence and started barking incessantly, which caused Big and Little Spark to coo along with it.

Ruins are always the most mysterious things in the wasteland.

Moore, who usually slept like a log, seemed to sense something unusual. His fur stood on end, and he scrambled to his feet, grabbing his tools as if facing a formidable enemy.

Without preparing anything for the time being, Su Mo went up to the second floor. After calming the four children, he came down to the first floor, opened the door, and looked out.

The wasteland was dark at night, with no lights.

If it weren't after 5 a. m., it would be pitch black, practically a kingdom of nocturnal animals.

But today, after the Black Fog Ruins next to the Underground Shelter appeared, the sky lit up with an extremely mysterious aurora.

Blue-green, golden-red, black-blue—countless colors intertwine and evolve above the Underground Shelter, creating a scene that is unforgettable at first sight.

Under such skies, about two kilometers west of the shipyard, in an open area where there were no piles of Iron Block, a black mist, completely different in color from before, was rapidly accumulating.

"The black fog has become even darker!"

"The first time it was light gray, the second time it was dark gray, and now it has turned completely dark blue."

Is this reminding me of something?

Seeing Oreo and Moore chase after them, baring their teeth at the Black Fog Ruins, Su Mo was taken aback.

When Oreo was still small, Su Mo didn't notice anything wrong.

But even now, after merging with divinity, Oreo still reacts this way, which fully demonstrates that there is definitely a big problem in the ruins.

"Moore, have you ever seen this kind of black mist before?"

Su Mo patted Moore, who was trembling all over, and tried to be as gentle as possible so as not to trigger Moore's stress response.

Even so, Moore was still startled when his hand touched her.

However, after realizing it was Su Mo, Moore mustered his courage, gripped the Iron Shovel he used for work, and said firmly, "The elders of the Thunder Bear Clan said that if you see this black mist, you must leave quickly and not get trapped inside."

"If we don't leave, we'll be swallowed up by him, forever trapped inside, with no chance of ever getting out!"

"To date, not a single Thunder Bear Warrior has ventured inside has come out alive!"

At this point, Oreo barked twice, seemingly refuting Moore's words, yet also seemingly agreeing with some of what Moore said.

"You came out alive?"

"Moore, are you sure all the Thunder Bears that went inside are dead? Or did they just not come back?"

Upon hearing Su Mo's words, Moore paused, held his head, and thought for a while before answering uncertainly:

"They haven't returned? The Thunder Bear Clan hasn't found the bodies of the warriors who went inside!"

"Yes, the elders just said they could never come out alive, but it's very possible they're still alive inside!"

Of the two known ruins, only the ruins near the Underground Shelter would frighten the two children.

As for the candlelight area, the two children would be excited and want to go in and explore.

The two completely different reactions suggest that either there is something in the Black Fog Ruins that frightens the two children, or Su Mo has won a "big prize"—the place where he was born holds secrets that have not yet been discovered.

Between the two, without a doubt, Su Mo prefers the second option.

"How exactly were the ruins formed? Why is it that only the area near the Underground Shelter is a parallel Earth?"

With questions in mind and seeing that the black mist had not yet fully solidified, Su Mo quickly returned to the third floor of the Underground Shelter and began to put on his equipment.

This is the third time I've been about to enter the Black Fog Ruins.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, this will be the last chance in the next six months.

Therefore, we must clear this ruin and uncover its secrets! We'll bring three M-1 Rifle, all fully loaded, along with ten spare quick-reload magazines and a thousand rounds of ammunition.

Three Type 80 Machine Gun, all fully loaded with bullets, carrying a total of three thousand rounds of ammunition.

The most convenient handguns are to carry ten, each with 12 bullets, and two thousand rounds of handgun ammunition.

Ten Explosive Pack!

Besides Thermal Weapon, after thinking for a moment, Su Mo took out the Three-Pointed Double-Edged Blade he had obtained earlier and gave it to Moore to serve as Moore's melee weapon.

For the incredibly strong Thunder Bear Warrior, with such a weapon by his side, if the Tibetan Mastiffs dared to attack again, they would probably be beaten to a pulp by Moore in an instant.

Weapons are ready, but armor is also essential.

Donning his full Combat Suit and the Lamellar Armor he hadn't worn in a long time since his strength increased, Su Mo, bulging his thick arms, continued to inspect the other items he needed to carry.

Take tactical binoculars with you!

Bring along a large net bag that was made a long time ago to bring items back!

I've had this TelecomConnect device for a range of three kilometers since I got it, but I haven't used it yet. I'll take it with me!

He brought a dozen or so odds and ends that might come in handy, along with some food and water in case of any emergencies. By the time Su Mo returned to the first floor, it was already 5:30.

At this time, faint light began to appear on the horizon, and the rising sun was about to climb up the square-shaped horizon.

At this moment, the dark blue-black Black Fog Ruins finally stopped expanding to the side and reached the final stage of solidification.

After leaving enough food and water for Big and Little Spark, closing the Alloy Gate on the first floor, and taking the two children with him, Su Mo strode towards the shipyard.

The guards for Hope Village were already in place in front of the shipyard.

A group of fifteen fully armed militiamen, along with the dashing Zhong Qingshu, were already standing in place, waiting for Su Mo.

Unlike before, most wasteland refugees now have the ability to travel to other places to explore.

Therefore, to ensure safety and the harvest, it is necessary to be vigilant against other refugees who may come because of this celestial phenomenon.

"So, do you need me to go in with you?"

Seeing Su Mo, fully armed, approaching, Zhong Qingshu's eyes lit up, as if she was recalling the first time they met, when Su Mo had wreaked havoc in the Su Mo.

The black and silver Lamellar Armor, paired with the jet-black Combat Suit, made him look like a ghost in the dark night, inspiring fear.

Under the dark mask, Su Mo's expression was not visible. One could only judge Su Mo's current state from the vicious dog beside him, whose demeanor had changed drastically, and the burly Lei Xiong behind him, who was carrying a weapon as tall as a man.

"No need, please keep watch outside and don't let anyone in."

Shaking his head, Su Mo decisively declined Zhong Qingshu's offer.

The Black Fog Ruins hold many secrets, but also an extremely terrifying difference in the flow of time.

Time Currency is running low, and if we want to accomplish something big this time, we need to have sufficient currency to back us up.

We must ensure that if we enter the ruins and make a big fuss, the flow of time will be so terrifying that the sea will have already submerged this place long before we emerge.

Zhong Qingshu clearly understood Su Mo's concerns, nodded, and walked alone towards the end of the ruins, which stretched for a full two kilometers.

Zhong Qingshu has a gun and is quite capable in combat.

One person can do the work of dozens of people; this is a consensus among everyone in Hope Village.

Su Mo controlled the supply of firearms very strictly, so apart from Zhong Qingshu who had two pistols, everyone else was carrying iron spears.

After thinking for a moment, and looking at the militia with their questionable combat effectiveness armed with "junk" weapons, Su Mo opened his Storage Space again.

"Qi Qin, this is a pistol, and these are two magazines. I hope you will cherish the trust I have placed in you."

Amidst the envious glances of the militiamen, Su Mo pulled out the gun he had previously seized from Maeda Kento's companion.

There were twelve bullets in the gun. After thinking for a moment, Su Mo took out twenty-four more bullets and handed them over together.

In this post-apocalyptic wasteland, no matter how many seductive declarations you make or how many long-lasting promises you make, they are all meaningless before this gun.

As a former soldier, Qi Qin clearly understands the significance of this gun and the kind of boost it provides to one's status in a post-apocalyptic world.

As a soldier with a martial background, Qi Qin was neither honest nor clever, but compared to others, Su Mo was able to keenly grasp that only Qi Qin had no ambition.

Others, not to mention Chen Shen and Wu Feiguang, even ordinary refugees wanted to climb the social ladder and live a better life.

Only Qi Qin truly wanted to work diligently under a "boss".

With both hands raised, Qi Qin took the gun heavily. He didn't speak, but nodded heavily, his eyes revealing his determination.

Through the mask, Su Mo could see a loyalty! A loyalty that even Chen Shen had not revealed.

"Do a good job, go patrol, and make sure no one gets inside!"

After patting Qi Qin Qi Qin the shoulder and watching him lead the remaining militiamen in the opposite direction from Zhong Qingshu, Su Mo quickly put these trivial matters aside and entered a state of warm-up before the battle.

Using his arm as a spear, clad in Lamellar Armor, and standing at the entrance to the Black Fog Ruins where they were about to be created, Su Mo slowly began to practice the starting stance of the Su Family Spear.

With a single arm, it seemed capable of piercing through the black mist.

The legs seemed to be firmly planted on the ground and Qing Tian.

After finishing the round, Su Mo, dressed in full Combat Suit and armor, was already sweating profusely.

Behind him, Moore also practiced the corresponding Thunder Bear Family warm-up skills, sometimes doing push-ups on the ground, sometimes hopping a few steps in place to loosen up his muscles.

Later, wielding Three-Pointed Double-Edged Blade, Moore simply joined Su Mo in fighting with the "Su Family Spear."

One large and two small, only Oreo lay on the ground, his eyes gleaming with divine power as he stared at the Black Fog Ruins, motionless.

After repeating the process two or three times until beads of sweat were dripping down his body, Su Mo took out the water bottle from his Storage Space and downed half of it in one go.

After handing the remaining half bottle to Moore to drink and taking it back, the Black Fog Ruins in front of us finally solidified.

A very impressive, jet-black, misty gate appeared!