Chapter 205 Approaching the Divine (27)
With a cheat, in just a short while, Tianyuan led everyone to their destination.
At this moment, black mist permeated the area ahead, even the sky was darker, as if the light in this space had been abruptly dug out.
Liu Sheng knew this meant the Weird Domain was unfolding, but she would never allow such a thing to happen.
At this point, an awareness of Liu Sheng emerged.
“Yanran Divine Official is coming.”
“World, accelerate them.”
“Okay, don't worry.” The World calmly responded.
That's good, they should make it in time.
Liu Sheng thought so.
“Let’s go, we’ll enter first.” Liu Sheng said to the three Divine Officials behind her, then stepped into the black mist first.
The other three looked at the surging black mist before them, feeling the oppressive power of some evil force within. Although they were apprehensive, they were accustomed to the Grand Divine Official's absolute authority and dared not delay, quickly following suit.
After only a few steps, they saw a colossal object looming in the dense black mist.
When the full form of this giant object appeared, Qing Cong and He Shan could finally understand why Tianyuan was unable to describe the entity before them.
Even Liu Sheng was awestruck by the giant object’s appearance.
The giant object had an irregular shape; Liu Sheng couldn’t even describe what kind of shape it was, only feeling that it resembled a mountain, yet also a mysterious palace from another realm.
But upon closer inspection, it seemed more like a slumbering ancient beast, breathing quietly as it lay in the wilderness.
Its entire outer shell was silver, covered with intricate patterns and strange runes. These patterns seemed like markings of an unknown civilization, emitting a cold light, as if forged from some rare metal. Under the faint moonlight, the light seemed to flow like water across its surface, carrying a chilling majesty.
At the top, several enormous pipes or tentacle-like structures plunged directly into the black mist, leading to unknown destinations.
On one side, there was a row of circular openings, like dark, cavernous abysses, waiting for ignorant prey to walk into a trap, and it also seemed as if something was stirring in the darkness within the holes.
“What exactly is this thing?” Qing Cong asked in a low voice, a tremor in her tone.
“A nest.” Liu Sheng said, an unknown glint in her eyes.
Just now, she had been discussing it in her mind.
“It’s clearly not right; it should be a weird object from another World.”
“Did you notice? According to this historical slice, the weird objects that appeared before God Manifestation First Year were all formed in this Realm.”
“It’s just that later, more and more weird objects from other Realms descended upon this Realm, for unknown reasons.”
“So, this thing shouldn’t appear at this time, nor should it appear in this illusion.”
“It feels like…”
“Another power has intervened in this Realm…”
“Now, World, please analyze it.”
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“Name: Zerg Hive (Larval Stage)”
“Analysis Completion: 100%”
“Effect Description: This hive is not only a habitat for the Zerg but also a constantly expanding and evolving biological factory. It consumes other organisms, converting them into new Zerg individuals and resources, continuing to expand its influence and scope. The organisms within the hive possess powerful adaptability and rapid reproductive speed, capable of quickly occupying and assimilating the surrounding environment.”
“Influence Rank: A”
“Analysis Evaluation: The ultimate form of racial reproduction in the Universe.”
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Upon finishing the analysis, all the Liu Shengs collectively gasped.
“An A Rank is still just a larval stage?”
“This Zerg Hive is too terrifying, isn’t it?”
“Currently, the only weird objects above A Rank that are not organisms are Ling Xiaoshu and the great S Rank ‘Mother’.”
“The tian yan stone should also count as a type of organism, SS Rank.”
“In short, none of them are ordinary.”
“Although the Advanced ‘organisms’ we currently have aren’t particularly strong, I estimate that this Rank is very much related to growth potential.”
“It’s also related to our slow growth limiting our abilities.” A certain Liu Sheng mercilessly exposed the flaw.
“World, if this hive grows, how big will it become?”
“The next stage, ‘Growth Stage’, Rank S.” The World replied.
“Hiss…” They all gasped again.
“And it only takes one day.” The World coldly reminded them.
“Hiss…” A third collective gasp.
“Currently, I’ve just built a firewall to block it, but this firewall is constantly under attack and won’t last a day.”
“Then we must make a quick decision.” Liu Sheng mused.
“Don’t worry, I will help you.”
The World's emotionless, cold, mechanical voice was always so reassuring.
…
“If we go in, won’t we be walking into a trap?” Tianyuan swallowed, his Adam’s apple bobbing.
Black mist swirled around them, as if countless unseen eyes were peering at them.
The entrance to the giant object was dark and cold, with a low humming sound emanating from within, as if some creature was breathing deep inside.
“If this thing remains here, it will soon devour the entire city.” Liu Sheng reminded him faintly, “Don’t forget why you became Divine Officials.”
“Yes, I dare not forget! To protect the human world, dispel darkness, and with unwavering faith and fearless courage, spread the great teachings of Earth Mother, until light covers every inch of darkness, until hope illuminates every Soul.”
Tianyuan immediately replied without hesitation, these were words deeply ingrained in his heart, constantly motivating him to become a good Divine Official.
“What should we do then?” Qing Cong was at a loss, she didn’t want her life to end so soon, nor did she want everything she swore to protect to be annihilated.
Liu Sheng said firmly, her eyes glinting with determination: “We must go in and kill the Queen, only then can we destroy this hive.”
“Since that’s the case, there’s no turning back. He Shan swears to follow the Grand Divine Official to the death!”
“Qing Cong swears to follow the Grand Divine Official to the death!”
“Tianyuan swears to follow the Grand Divine Official to the death!”
Everyone’s faces were resolute, the power of faith spreading, dispelling the fear in their hearts.
Liu Sheng led the way into one of the eerie openings, with the others following closely behind.
Entering the interior, darkness enveloped them, making it impossible to see one’s hand in front of their face.
Except for Liu Sheng, who had night vision, the others lit their fire starters, and the flames dispelled the chilling darkness.
They saw the surrounding walls, covered in a thick layer of mucus and unknown tissue, contracting and expanding, like the breathing of some creature.
The ground was also covered with thick carapaces, and strange yellowish-green mucus was everywhere. Every step they took produced a grating crunch, followed by the soft, sticky sensation beneath the carapace. The air was filled with a putrid, fishy smell, making one feel nauseous.
Liu Sheng, walking in front, suddenly stopped and looked around alertly, softly saying, “Be careful!”
Before her words finished, a piercing hiss came from the tunnel ahead, and dozens of human-sized Zerg soldiers swarmed out of the darkness.
The previous chapter was censored again when it was posted, so some people might not have seen it o(╥﹏╥)o, the plot skipped.