Near nighttime, Lu Ning returned to the camp. Dragon Vein and Insect Bait had already returned first. They had the equipment here to assist them and they were aware of the volcanic eruption in the direction of Beast God Valley, so they didn't say much. When Lu Ning asked about the communication signal problem, Leiwang transferred the part that had been interpreted to her, and Chongbai took Kong Gu and Qingniao away for treatment.
Pan Oakwood found a place to sit down, Longmai went over and chatted with him for a few words, and the two started chatting. Lu Ning took the computer and browsed the original order. In fact, most of it was a battle report - it seemed that the fleet was really nervous and actually sent something like this to emphasize the seriousness.
The power of the hydrogen bomb dropped at Outpost 1 was actually only average. It was considered serious on the planet, but in space it was just enough to shake the protective shield. To blow up a battleship, at least two hundred similar hydrogen bombs would be needed. However, those seven that imploded would be fatal.
No ship will have a protective cover on the inside. Because of this, the energy cabin is the highest level of security. Cold fusion does not involve any thermonuclear reaction. The energy released alone is enough to melt the surrounding cabins into the most primitive metal mass. What's more, there is also a duet of radiation and shock waves, turning the entire ship directly into a space cemetery.
In an interstellar war, this is actually normal. Lu Ning had countless scenes of starships exploding into space fireworks in his memory, but this time it was not an expedition, but a rescue. The starships might be somewhat wary of the phantom beasts on the phantom star. , but who would have thought that the people from the advance team had tricked them first?
After reading the battle report, Lu Ning was not surprised by the reaction from the starship. However, she was also a little surprised that Pang Xu really dared to attack the starship directly. You must know that the development work on the alien civilization relics on the Phantom Star is currently ongoing, and the technological advantages that Pang Xu holds in his hands will soon be pursued. It even surpassed them, not to mention that there were cheating guys like tourists among them.
"Captain, we received a signal from the deputy team." Lei Wang came over, "They have safely left the volcanic eruption zone, but the situation there has become too chaotic. I don't know how many people escaped."
"Don't worry about others, as long as our team doesn't suffer too much damage. Lei Wang, you go and take care of them. After finishing tonight, we will set off to return tomorrow."
"yes!"
After Lei Wang left, Lu Ning returned to the landing craft and sent a communication to NE-002. The connection time was a little slow this time, but he still responded.
"Sorry, I'm a little busy...how is the operation in Beast God Valley?"
"NE-002, I met the A-level phantom beast 'Phantom Core' here in the Beast God Valley, and learned from it that everyone on the Phantom Star is infected with a disease named 'Phantom Star Syndrome' by Pang Xu."
Lu Ning's straightforward words made NE-002 react slightly.
"All infected?"
"Yes, this news comes from the phantom core. Unless it needs to deceive us because of its life level, it is not false news."
"No, what about the route of infection? What about the symptoms?"
"Regarding this, there is a cognitive difference between the Phantom Core and us. It believes that as long as it is on the Phantom Star, it will be infected, and there is no way to explain the specific situation. In addition, we found a man who stayed in the Beast God Valley. A member of the advance team, he has been able to skillfully use Phantom Star Syndrome to adjust himself, and I have also benefited from the effect of this kind of thinking on strengthening the body."
"Can it still be used in this way? But in this way, maybe the people at Outpost 1 have already mastered similar skills, and maybe their own strength may be no less dangerous than the technology in their hands." NE-002 quickly Thinking of the current situation, "I'm sorry, several of our captains are researching an important discovery. If this matter is reported to them, I'm afraid it will be delayed a bit."
"Important discovery? What is it?"
"...Anyway, if you can trust me, you can tell me more about the situation in the Beast God Valley."
"Well, the biggest surprise is that Wen Beiluo of AL-001 suddenly took over the entire exploration project with several teams, and this person is still missing."
"We know a little bit about this. Wen Beiluo doesn't often communicate with us and has a strange personality. It's just puzzling that he would go to the Beast God Valley in person."
"In addition, according to the information provided by Pan Oak that we rescued, Phantom Core told us to look for an 'escape cabin'. Do you have any relevant news?"
NE-002 was silent again for a while.
"It seems there is?"
"The escape capsule is a technological device left by the observers. We once suspected that it was modified by the spacecraft they came here, but later ruled out this possibility. It exists throughout the galaxy, and it does not use imaginary technology but curved light The paint conceals it and can be seen if you look carefully."
"To be able to say this, you must have found at least one of you."
"The three captains are now on that escape capsule. I don't know the specific process there, and I have no right to interfere. What I'm dealing with now is the rebellion at Outpost 1. Previously, an observation team observed Tianmu Yi The signal sent by the outpost is just a warning, not enough to attack."
"Probably because of the problems in the Beast God Valley." Lu Ning passed Pang Xu's recording to him. "He was very wary of our group, and I'm afraid he also left some detectors. If we compare the time, from the time we listened to the recording to The two starships were attacked, which was about the same time it took for the hydrogen bomb to be sent through the imaginary space."
"Understood, I need to report this to NE-001."
"Is there any new news besides this?"
"What the three captains mean is that you'd better stand still. The redevelopment of the technology in each ruin is currently in progress. Maybe it won't be long before we can send you the weapons and armor production methods related to imaginary number technology. In formal dress Only then will you be able to fight."
"Are you concerned about Tianmu Yi's situation?"
"You can guess that they will use imaginary space to build a defense network. Untargeted attacks cannot reach the designated location. During this period, you can continue with whatever actions you have, but I am afraid that the time for the general summons will not be too far away. Do Be mentally prepared.”
"good."
Lu Ning cut off the communication.
She knew very well that Outpost No. 1 must have some reasons. This kind of rebellion was never without reason, but the Alliance would never accept any reason. The extermination order had been issued, and Outpost No. 1 had no chance to defend itself.
After thinking about the plan for a moment, Lu Ning walked outside. The bright car lights illuminated the camp, and Mo Lianren and his party had returned. After counting each other's numbers, everyone's atmosphere became a bit dull.
The losses of the three people were already small compared to the dangers in the Beast God Valley, but no one would be happy about it. As far as Lu Ning's team is concerned, Yang Hao doesn't get along well with everyone, but he can be regarded as teaching Chong Bai a lot of knowledge. Except for the constant situation, the relationship between Clarine and his teammates is actually good. Mo Lian Ren's team obviously also The medic who failed to return was sad.
Lu Ning took off his helmet.
"Captain?" Longmai glanced at her doubtfully.
"I won't hide it from you. We have all contracted the Phantom Star Syndrome that led to the demise of the entire advance team, without exception, so there is no need to wear helmets for protection." Lu Ning glanced around the crowd and said, "Take a breath. The air here doesn’t hurt either.”
"Oh... this news is really..." Qiu Shu was the first to raise his hand and take off his helmet, with a forced smile on his face, "You have to warn us in advance, captain."
"Ah, I had expected it." Bai Hu also took off his helmet, "The standard epidemic prevention procedures at the outpost will not be worse than our simple protective measures, but everyone still suffered, I knew it was probably useless. Lu Ning Captain, how lethal is this disease?"
"Pan Oak, come here, let's explain to you what Phantom Star Syndrome is." Lu Ning waved to the person who came back from the rescue, and at this time everyone took off their helmets, revealing their faces.
"Generally speaking, this is a thought-oriented body alienation disease. It exists in all creatures in the Phantom Star. It is not accurate to say it is a disease. The specific way it occurs is when you strongly think about a certain strengthening direction. At that time, the surrounding infected organisms will begin to mutate in this direction."
"That's not very superhuman!" Spade said immediately.
"Uh... let me explain." Pan Oak raised his arm to indicate that he wanted to speak, "This kind of thinking training can only affect yourself through training, but the creatures in the Magic Star have a special innate state, that is, 'Genetic instability', you know that, right?"
"Yanghao mentioned it before." Chongbai said gloomily, "He said that although the E-level fantasy beast is weak, it has very strong genetic change characteristics, and those primitive eggs are almost born for this. The higher the level of the egg, The greater the stability and high-quality screening capabilities it has.”
"Well, more scientific research is better than what I have explored." Pan Oak nodded, "It is precisely because fantasy beasts have this extra characteristic compared to us that they are extremely susceptible to the influence of human thinking. To put it simply, It’s what we think it will be like in our minds, and they will receive this signal and change to that appearance.”
"This may be the reason why the previous outposts were destroyed. Each outpost has stored many living samples of phantom beasts for research." Mo Lianren said.
"Yes. But human emotions are not usually too strong, and the researchers and soldiers of the advance team are specially screened. An occasional similar incident or two will not lead to a large-scale disaster, so most outposts The station only regards it as a characteristic of some kind of phantom beast."
"It sounds like there are other opportunities that contributed to the destruction of the outpost?" Tie Mei was a little surprised.
"According to the descriptions of some people who came back from our rescue, many people had nightmares on the night when the danger broke out. I think that is the most fundamental reason. The evolution created by Phantom Star Syndrome does not require logical thinking, but Nightmares are consistent with both thoughts and strong emotions, which directly causes all creatures in the outpost to experience varying degrees of alienation."
"But humans don't." Spider Silk said, "Is it because we have stable genetic types?"
This time it was Lu Ning who answered: "I think so, because I also tried it later. Just to make myself change, I had to do my best. When I feel that my physical fitness reaches its peak, it is also the moment when my emotions are strongest. "
"Ah..." Kong Gu opened his mouth. He was the only one who witnessed Lu Ning's change. At this moment, he finally had an explanation. He suddenly didn't know whether he should say it or not, so he immediately closed it again.
"So even people with stable genes can change themselves through Phantom Star Syndrome. The premise is that you have a specific enough imagination and abundant emotions... This is difficult." Pan Oakmu touched his chin, "My initial emotions It is survival, because the mentality of wanting to live without caring about any changes is too strong, which triggers my own changes. But you can also see that no matter how I change, I can't break away from this basic posture of a human being. I don't know if it's just imagination. Either my strength is not strong enough or my emotions are weakened.”
"We have time to verify this. In short, everyone knows what Phantom Star Syndrome is. It will not cause a big impact in normal times, but we must be careful about someone using this to cause some trouble." Lu Ning said.
"It's still a bit unbelievable... Captain, have you been able to change yourself?" Bayonet asked.
"I can." Lu Ning blinked and his eyes turned into vertical pupils, "But now my mood is relatively stable, so I don't have much strength that I can use."
"Cool!" Spades gave a thumbs up, "I'm going to try it tonight too. Although it's a disease, it sounds like a good thing!"
"Well... have a good rest tonight and we will return tomorrow."
Lu Ning allowed everyone to try it for themselves, but she also knew that there must be some problems with Phantom Star Syndrome that have not been discovered, otherwise such a good thing would not cause Pang Xu to launch a rebellion anyway.
She must have seen something in the Beast God Valley that Pang Xu didn't want others to see and understand.
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Late at night, there is a row of bright lines in the sky. They are the tail lights left by long-distance missiles accelerating and igniting at periapsis. Their target is Tianmuyi.
The lowest level of an attack aimed at annihilation is also a neutron shock. Lu Ning looked at the picture returned on the screen. Those bright lines approached the thin outer atmosphere of Tianmu, and then suddenly disappeared. About three seconds later, another section far away from the planet erupted with a strong flash of light, piercing the night sky and even dimming the blurry starlight for an instant.
"report."
Longmai and Leiwang quickly retrieved the data from the parameter instruments and then made a simulation diagram.
"Confirming the phagocytosis of imaginary space, the missile disappears within a range of five to ten kilometers close to the ground. After a delay of about three seconds, it releases energy at the far end of the star. It is a form of pure energy release, rather than the missile detonating on the surface of the star. It can be inferred that they detonated the missile in the imaginary space and then opened a gap to release the indigestible energy."
"The attack was easily neutralized." Lu Ning took a deep breath, "It seems we need to go to the dark spot again."
