Roots and Shoots / Too Many Elements

City hunters travel quite far, and usually when they need supplies, they build a teleportation crystal in the same spot so they can teleport back to continue exploring.

A single crystal requires a considerable amount of Originium, which is why these exploration-oriented Players have become the Players group with the greatest demand for Originium, second only to guild leaders.

"Originium..."

Bai Ye was equally excited.

The development of the Core City also requires Originium, whether it is used to trade for materials to build Mobile City or as an energy reserve, it is a huge consumption.

"We need to find a way to go..."

Bai Ye originally had no plans to go to Sargon. There was nothing in the no-man's-land there except to see giant crocodiles baring their teeth; the officially controlled areas were relatively underdeveloped and there was nothing worth noting.

However, the map difficulty of Sargon's capital in the desert and the territory outside the borders instantly rose to the highest level. Bai Ye didn't want to take risks in such places.

However, if there were Originium now...

Bai Ye opened the Rhodes Island database and began to review the data.

The Sargon Rainforest is an uninhabited area; it is nominally under the jurisdiction of the Sargon government, but it is not actually brought under their control.

The authorities simply assigned a Catastrophe Messenger to this area.

Therefore, it is quite convenient to obtain Originium if you want to.

"I've never heard of any decent experts over there in my previous life..."

It seems Bai Ye doesn't know what "Greenskins technology" is.

Chapter Twenty-Seven: Roots and Shoots

(12/13, Remember history, never forget national humiliation)

Bai Ye did not leave the Core City immediately.

After all, his "Hanging Return Circuit" plan is not yet complete.

There are no technical problems, and the Rhodes Island branch's sorcerer department can also help Bai Ye create Arts Unit by collecting information.

"Speaking of which, the technology tree in this world is really ridiculously skewed..."

Bai Ye looked at the resonance collection units installed throughout the Core City and couldn't help but shake his head.

Modern science on Terra is built upon the use of Originium, especially the modern Originium industry system. Even Originium Arts such as magic are part of modern scientific theory.

Originium physics, high -Originium Arts... most researchers are actually sorcerers.

On the other hand, Terra's technology tree is built on archaeology, with many things unearthed from the ground. For example, modern intercity local area networks are based on research and "improvements" of the coding systems of Pre-Civilization.

Although categorized within the scientific system, Originium Arts are actually quite idealistic. FrostNova, also known as Yelena, has never attended school, yet her mastery of her innate magical abilities surpasses that of most academically trained sorcerers.

The same applies to the powers of the Bai Ye; they can be developed using modern Originium Arts theories from Terra, or they can be developed independently, based on one's own feelings and understanding.

Bai Ye felt that although he had received systematic Originium theory and physical laws in the past, which helped him make good progress in developing various derivative skills, he was also constrained by these two.

For example, in the past, he would never have imagined using his powers to achieve a method similar to "Hanging Return Circuit".

While the device was being installed, Bai Ye opened the textbook about "Calcification" that Saria had left for him.

Unfortunately, even with Bai Ye's half-baked knowledge of Originium and his rudimentary understanding of Originium theory, he naturally couldn't comprehend or learn Saria's unique spells.

If Bai Ye's power is earth, then mastering it would probably be very simple. For now, he can only wait until he has accumulated enough experience points before he can start learning it.

After packing his things, Bai Ye returned to the core server room beneath the command tower.

Although Luna cannot interact with him directly, she can still process various information through the terminal system. After the next version update is completed, she will probably be able to communicate directly with Bai Ye.

"Give it a try."

The initial devices were simply installed in various parts of the Core City. Bai Ye only considered them as an experimental project. Once the technology matured, Bai Ye would replace them with brand new ones.

In the Bai Ye vision, the device will appear in various locations in the Core City in the form of windmills.

"From now on, this place can also be called Wind Capital)."

In the future, the windmills here might turn upside down; that must be because Bai Ye activated his abilities...

While pondering, Bai Ye activated the device.

In an instant, he sensed the change in the airflow over the entire Core City Chernobog.

These are subtle changes that ordinary people cannot perceive; they may be just a gentle breeze brushing against the leaves or a drop of dew sliding off the tip of a blade of grass. But there is no doubt that a change has already occurred.

From then on, the entire city will be sealed off by an invisible barrier, becoming an impregnable castle, where any conspiracy or crisis will be discovered and resolved immediately.

The existence of the "Hanging Return Circuit" will be the only secret that Bai Ye keeps from Talulah herself.

He himself did not dare to take over the system personally, but instead handed it over to Luna to handle. After all, it was a surveillance system that could spy on everyone's privacy, and under it, no one had any secrets or privacy.

This is a very terrible thing.

Even Bai Ye himself dared not touch it.

Let's leave this supreme power to humanity itself—in a sense, Luna can indeed represent the existence of humanity itself.

"Well, next, it's time to get rid of the pests."

Bai Ye walked out of the computer room, stretched his body, and twisted his neck.

Although the machine clearly lags for a moment, the amazing Luna quickly regains its original processing power and begins to list out the problematic and suspicious parts one by one.

You wouldn't believe it until you see it; Bai Ye was truly shocked.

Good heavens, the Core City of Chernobog has been completely infiltrated.

Although the Reunion Movement had been working to mobilize the masses, the sheer number of people flooding into the Core City was overwhelming. Clearly, the Reunion Movement's hastily assembled, makeshift team was ill-equipped to handle such a massive influx of outsiders.

Now, the entire Core City is like a hive world. The surface is still fine, but in the underground basic industrial layer, filth and corruption have begun to slowly grow.

Bai Ye sighed.

He has to handle this matter himself.

Now, he can be considered part of the Core City's Anbu, or rather, he has formed the so-called "Root" all by himself.

Bai Ye donned a hunting trench coat, the turned-up collar obscuring the lower half of his face, and pulled his hat down low. He casually picked up a standard-issue longsword and followed the pipes beneath the Core City's command tower into the underground industrial base.

"Tonight, Bai Ye joins the hunt."

As the night passed, the entire Mobile City seemed to have gained a touch of bloodshed.

Although the Players were completely unaware, the ordinary infected citizens also felt nothing unusual.

However, some people connected to the gray area have already sensed something is wrong.

As a result, the "Azazel" clinic, which controls the entire underground intelligence network in Chernobog, also became alert.

This was a silent Great Purge; nearly 95% of the thugs and traitors who had infiltrated the Core City were eliminated. The remaining few were thought criminals without any action plans—potentially dangerous elements.

In Chernobog's underworld, "Blood has flowed like a river." This incident also served as a warning to many who were considering colluding with the enemy; they quickly withdrew their outstretched claws, fearing that the unseen Anbu of Bai Ye would cut them down with a single blow.

"It works well... I'll have to do it every now and then."

Bai Ye disposed of the two damaged standard longswords.

In this battle, he even encountered several formidable opponents, who might be considered strong enemies by ordinary people. Unfortunately, Bai Ye had already reached the pinnacle of mortal power on the Terra, so it was their bad luck that they were the ones who suffered.

Chapter Twenty-Eight: Too Many Elements

"You smell strongly of blood."

When Bai Ye returned to her residence, Specter immediately came to greet her.

Bai Ye returned almost at the very last second, so the girl had to endure until her limit was reached.

Only after returning to a state of clarity will Laurentina understand the comfort she feels now and the pain of her past struggles in darkness.

Although that confused, eccentric nun personality was also a part of herself, Laurentina didn't hate her past self. However, accepting this part didn't mean she liked the feeling.

"Sorry I'm late."

Bai Ye took off his hat and coat and hung them on the hanger, replying somewhat apologetically.

As expected of a shark, its nose is incredibly sensitive. Despite the barrier surrounding Bai Ye, the blood didn't directly splatter onto him. Even so, Laurentina still detected the scent of blood on Bai Ye.

"You can take me with you when you need to do things in the future. Anyway, I guess I can't live without you guys for the rest of my life." Specter chuckled self-deprecatingly.

"Perhaps there will be a way later..." Bai Ye said to comfort her—though she herself was somewhat skeptical of his words.

It's kind of funny, even Dr. Kal'tsit is currently helpless against Specter's condition.

A high concentration of Originium concentrate was injected into Specter's spinal cord; however, due to the Abyssal Hunter's powerful physique, very few Originium particles actually entered her internal circulation.

The damage caused to the body by Originium and the Abyssal Hunter's self-healing ability reached a delicate balance in Specter's body.

Even Dr. Kal'tsit couldn't extract the Originium Fluid without harming Specter's body. Although Dr. Kal'tsit was extremely knowledgeable, even familiar with the events of the Pre-Civilization, as if she had experienced them firsthand.

However, her understanding of Originium seemed limited, confined to this era, so she didn't really have a good solution for it.

Fortunately, Bai Ye was by Specter's side, which enhanced her self-healing ability, so Laurentina's condition gradually improved.

After returning to his residence, Bai Ye put away the broken weapon.

This is a habit Bai Ye developed during his Players days. As a member of the Squirrel Party, even if a prop is damaged or a healing potion is no longer useful, Bai Ye will not throw it away. Instead, he will collect it and put it in the warehouse at his residence.

I may never need it again, but I won't throw it away; I'll just keep it.

Although he had already transmigrated, Bai Ye still hadn't changed his old habits.

After packing her things, Bai Ye found Specter and told her about her travel plans—to go to the deserted rainforest of Sargon to find Originium.

"You should just fly the aircraft... I don't want to experience direct flight anymore..."

Upon hearing Bai Ye say that he was planning to carry him and fly away, Specter was so frightened that his legs went weak.

She hated this feeling of being unable to draw on any external force; she felt utterly helpless.

"Um... okay."

Bai Ye nodded.

"I actually quite enjoy flying... My body feels so light, I've never experienced anything like this before, there's nothing to be afraid of anymore..."

Bai Ye used to be afraid to fly, but now she has fallen in love with this feeling.

Perhaps it's because I've overcome the darkness within myself.

"However, since we're going to use aircraft, we need to hurry and return before the meeting starts."

The journey from Chernobog's Core City to Sargon involves crossing most of Terra, and even with a flying vehicle, it's still quite a long distance.

Fortunately, Bai Ye had made some modifications to his private aircraft beforehand, so it was much faster than Rhodes Island's original "Bad Guy".

Bai Ye piloted his "Thunderhawk Lander" low above the Sargon Rainforest, searching for rainforest tribes and Originium discovered by Players.

Although Bai Ye has a game system panel similar to that of the Players, it lacks many auxiliary functions, such as a built-in health bar, status bar, and coordinate display at the top of the Players's field of view.

But Bai Ye did not.

Therefore, obtaining the exact address posted by Players in game forums is not easy.

"Hane 2, still haven't been found?"

Bai Ye didn't need to search himself; he had Hane 2 scan the ground for signs of life. That's why he needed to lower the aircraft's altitude to be within the scanner's range.

Not yet. I'll let you know if I find it, so don't worry.

After undergoing deep learning, Hane 2 is gradually transforming into a qualified intelligent robot. Although its performance is not as good as Luna (it is far inferior), it is still capable of controlling aircraft.

Speaking of which, Bai Ye bought this rice cooker-like thing so he could use it to fly airplanes...

[Life signs detected ahead - Flying object detected, its trajectory obstructing our path. Activate shields.]

"What the hell? This crappy place actually has an air defense system? No, they just threw rocks up here? And they're that strong?"