Sang Luoluo nodded.
Sang Luoluo followed for a distance when she suddenly sensed a tremendous energy—a familiar, intense energy emanating from the Crystal Core. "I've detected a giant Crystal Core. I desperately need this to enhance my abilities."
Qi Feng said, "Then point in a direction, and we'll follow you."
Sang Luoluo sensed the area ahead where the mutated plants were active.
Everyone's expression changed, but they were ultimately not afraid. The main reason was that they were now well-equipped, had gone back to replenish their supplies, and also had the medicine to suppress the mutated plants, so they could give it a try.
After walking a distance, Sang Luoluo discovered a huge Crystal Core in a large pit ahead.
The crater left a mark more than ten meters deep on the ground.
If Sang Luoluo wants that Crystal Core, she has to fly to the top of that huge pit and let her spiritual power come into contact with the giant Crystal Core.
Sang Luoluo: "I'll fly over and try, you guys cover me."
Sang Luoluo had a good plan: she would fly there as fast as possible, pull the giant Crystal Core into the space, and then leave.
Even if all else fails, she can enter the space for cover, and by going in and out, she can avoid the attacks of the mutated plants.
With the added advantage of mental strength, the chances of winning are very high.
Qi Feng and the others naturally provided full cover. As soon as Sang Luoluo flew over, they kept an eye on the nearby mutated plants, but those mutated plants had very keen senses.
The mutated plants sensed Sang Luoluo's presence almost immediately, growing leaves, vines, or poisonous thorns that slowly extended outwards.
Heading towards Sang Luoluo, the speed could vary greatly, being quite unpredictable.
Sang Luoluo sensed it too and dared not let her guard down. She quickly approached and her mental energy finally touched the giant Crystal Core. She instantly pulled it into the space and then flew out of that area. However, by sheer coincidence, a giant vine quickly wrapped around her ankle, pulling her back.
Sang Luoluo calmed herself down and immediately used a chainsaw to cut the vines behind her.
The vine was very sturdy, and it took Sang Luoluo quite a bit of effort to saw it off.
They immediately sped up and flew towards Qi Feng and the others, not daring to delay for even a moment.
Unbeknownst to her, perhaps due to a surge of adrenaline, the speed at which she controlled her mental energy to fly had increased.
Although Qi Feng and his group provided cover fire, the Crystal Core that were deadly to the mutated animals had little effect on the mutated plants. Even if some leaves or branches were pierced, the mutated plants could quickly grow new ones, so it had little impact on them.
Sang Luoluo landed steadily on the ground, pulled back by Qi Feng, still somewhat shaken. "These mutated plants are even more terrifying than I imagined. When I got close, I felt an invisible pressure; they detected me even from several meters away."
Qi Feng remained calm, as if this was expected. "This place is deep in the dense forest, where the mutations of mutated plants are most secretive. Have you noticed that there are fewer mutated animals living around here? These mutated plants are very likely hunting mutated animals for food. Look further away, those animal skeletons have already blended into the soil, almost completely absorbed by the underground plant roots."
Qi Xue saw it clearly. "This is truly terrifying. These mutated plants feel very different to me. If last year's mutated plants could actively attack people, then these mutated animals seem to be attacking people with feelings and thoughts. It's as if they have awakened self-awareness?"
Qi Feng thought for a moment, "It's not impossible. No one can predict the direction of evolution."
It's as if they were just ordinary people who suddenly awakened incredible abilities that even science cannot explain.
With the current level of science, we can only conduct some superficial research. Humanity has not yet crossed that threshold for deeper research.
Sang Luoluo said, "Then how do we get through here? We can't just avoid these mutated plants every time we see them. Plants have weaknesses, and they must have things they're afraid of. Why don't we do an experiment? We can't keep avoiding them forever."
Qi Feng said, "That way, Sang Luoluo will fly over there and act as a target. Let's try using plant inhibitors first."
Sang Luoluo didn't refuse; it was a good opportunity to practice her movement techniques. Her reaction speed was much faster than it had been a year ago, all thanks to the intensive training she had in the wild. The environment can change a person.
Without saying a word, Sang Luoluo flew over. As she sensed the sap from the mutated plants approaching, Sang Luoluo simultaneously used her mental energy to spray out the plant inhibitors.
It was obvious that the leaves of the mutated plants were sluggish for a few seconds, but quickly regained their senses. Some of the mutated plant leaves were completely suppressed and became very sluggish.
There may be exceptions, such as plants that have become immune to the inhibitors for these mutant plants and are not significantly affected, and their resistance may even increase after exposure to the inhibitors.
Sang Luoluo shook her head, returning to her original spot. "It doesn't seem to be working. Let's try another method!"
Lei Qi said, " Boss Sang, why don't you try using a chainsaw while flying? Bring a few and try it out."
Lei Qi wanted to test her fighting ability this time. If she could dodge with her extremely fast movements, that would be fine, saving him from all the trouble.
Sang Luoluo decided to give it a try. As soon as she got closer to the mutated plants, she immediately felt the poisonous thorns on the leaves approaching. Sang Luoluo immediately used a chainsaw to cut the branches and leaves. Green liquid flowed from the damaged branches and leaves. Some of the mutated plants retreated, while others extended other vines. The goal of hunting remained unchanged.
Sang Luoluo to her original spot dejectedly, thinking, "This doesn't seem to be working either."
Next, several other methods were tried, such as using the special protective suit newly developed by the base, which was covered with inhibitors. It had an inhibitory effect on the mutated plants, but when Sang Luoluo flew over, she found that it was effective, but not very effective. Moreover, wearing that suit was not very convenient for movement, and the whole person was rather bulky. It was suitable for individual movement, but when several people moved together, it would inevitably make noise and attract the attention of the mutated plants.
This time, Sang Luoluo was wearing a suit of armor. This was a special type of armor developed by the base specifically for mutated plants. Plants are afraid of high temperatures, and the outer temperature of this armor was heated to 200 degrees Celsius. It could even be adjusted to continue to increase the temperature, which mutated plants dislike the most.
After trying them on, Sang Luoluo found the armor to be quite good.
This is the best armor we've tested so far. The only problem is that the mutated plants only retreat after they sense something is wrong, and this back and forth causes discomfort for the person inside the armor.
But there was no other good way now. Fortunately, everyone got a set of this armor, and after testing, everyone put it on.
The group walked forward in a line, encountering few mutated animals along the way. However, the area was filled with mutated plants, some of which Sang Luoluo no longer recognized. The mutations were too severe; their size, shape, and attack power were nothing like what she had known three hundred years ago.
After walking around inside for several hours, as darkness fell, the mutated plants nearby seemed to become more active.
Sang Luoluo felt a chill run down her spine. To put it simply, based on her spiritual perception, she could clearly sense that these mutated plants were not to be trifled with.
That evening, they found a place to park the car, got in, and rested. They didn't dare take off their protective suits, only the outermost layer of armor.
Two people, Qi Feng and He Fei, were left on night duty.
Sang Luoluo didn't sleep very well tonight. She kept feeling uneasy outside, as if something was watching them.
Unable to fall asleep, she could only take out a portion of the mutated wild orchid flowers from her spatial storage and place them in the carriage to help everyone sleep better.
At night, mutated plants quietly climbed onto their car, their lush green leaves completely covering it. It was only midnight, and the mutated plants outside were already acting so aggressively.
That's absolutely terrifying.
Although Sang Luoluo's sleep quality was relatively good, she was still awakened by the changes outside and immediately discovered the mutated vines climbing towards her, enveloping the entire carriage.
Sang Luoluo noticed the changes in the mutated plants outside, observed them for a while, and finding no threat, went back to sleep.
By morning, it was too dark to see outside; the entire car was enveloped in lush green leaves, and you'd have to saw off the vines to get out.
"Everyone, let's eat first. After we finish eating, I'll saw off the vines outside before we go out."
Sang Luoluo took out a bunch of canned goods and fruit.
Qi Feng looked at the situation outside, remained silent for a while, and then suddenly said, "The situation outside is more serious than we imagined. Not a single mutated animal has appeared all night. It's far too quiet."
Their plane landed here, not far from where they had originally left, deep in the dense forest. Of course, even in the depths, it was still on the edge. What lay beyond that point? Even the base's Guard rarely emerged alive; it was hard to say.
Sang Luoluo said, "Don't think about it for now. Let's go out and check after we finish eating. If something seems wrong, we'll leave and go in another direction."
Everyone quickly finished their meal, put on their armor, and Sang Luoluo used her mental power to control the chainsaw to cut the vines outside. The car door opened, and everyone got out safely.