Astral Cockroach

After six days of training, Big Bear had made some progress. He had slimmed down, his fur had become glossy, and he even looked a bit metallic.

"Banbu, what is this?"

Big Bear was very curious about the metal storage box that Banbu had brought back.

Banbu, on the other hand, was holding a sturdy bamboo pole and a rope, comparing them to the storage box and marking lengths on the bamboo pole.

The various technological knowledge in Banbu's memory originated from humans, and all used human units for recording and calculation.

The side length of the box was a standard 20cm, a crucial piece of information that had to be preserved in order to create some precise measuring tools.

Banbu didn't answer Big Bear's question, but instead pointed his antennae towards the resonant force field and said, "Big Bear, you'll take the box into there later."

Big Bear stretched out his bear paw and scratched his head vigorously, revealing a human-like expression of doubt.

"Banbu, what are you trying to do?"

Banbu said, "Big Bear, the thing fell from the sky. I'm sensitive to metal, and I sense that there's a very strong original force fluctuation inside the box…"

Big Bear suddenly understood and, without waiting for Banbu to finish, excitedly shouted, "Is it filled with original force food?!"

"…" Banbu was speechless and simply didn't bother to correct him. He pointed his antennae at the resonant force field and said, "I can't open the box, but we can use the corrosive power inside to destroy it…"

"Ah? Banbu, won't the original stone food inside be destroyed?" Big Bear interrupted Banbu again, looking very worried.

Damn it, all he thinks about is eating!

Banbu was annoyed, his tone became stern as he continued, "The things inside will definitely be destroyed. How much can be preserved depends on your performance, Big Bear."

Big Bear immediately became serious and asked, "Banbu, what should I do?"

Banbu said, "Big Bear, you're strong and have flexible arms. Come, first try to see how far you can throw the box."

Without another word, Big Bear picked up the box, mustered all his strength, and threw it into the distance.

The box was thrown a great distance.

A sufficient distance!

Big Bear asked, "Banbu, is that okay?"

Banbu moved his antennae and said with satisfaction, "Okay, Big Bear, come with me. Oh, and don't bring the box in yet."

With that, he walked into the resonant force field.

Big Bear followed Banbu into the force field, walking deeper inside.

Banbu estimated the strength of the force field, chose a suitable location, drew a circle on the ground, and said, "The corrosive strength here is just right. Big Bear, later you'll hold the box, run to this position, and then throw it out with all your might. Don't make any mistakes."

"Understood!" Big Bear didn't understand, asking, "Banbu, will the box be destroyed by the power here?"

Banbu said, "It will."

Big Bear asked, "Why not try it at the edge?"

Banbu said, "The force field there isn't strong enough to destroy the box's structure. We need a critical value. I'm not sure how strong exactly, but I'm certain that the things inside the box will be easily destroyed. So, let's try it at this position first."

Big Bear understood only half of what he said, scratching his head as he agreed, "Understood."

Banbu said, "Come, Big Bear, let's try it now. Remember, run to the position I marked, then throw the box out with all your might."

Big Bear said, "Understood."

Banbu saw that he didn't really understand and wasn't reassured, saying, "Come, let's go out and demonstrate it a few times first. I'll teach you some throwing techniques."

The crystals inside the box were precious and fragile. If there was a mistake, the consequences would be the destruction of all the crystals and the explosion of the concentrated original force. To be safe, Banbu patiently guided Big Bear, teaching him how to exert force in order to throw things farther.

It took half a day for Banbu to be satisfied.

Everything was ready.

"Big Bear, run!"

At Banbu's command,

Big Bear ran quickly into the resonant force field, holding the crystal storage box, and disappeared into the black mist. He reached the designated position, turned sharply, mustered all his strength, and threw the box outwards.

Bang!

The box landed at Banbu's feet.

Safe and sound, without a trace of damage.

No wonder it was military-grade, very sturdy!

"Damn!"

Banbu cursed under his breath.

Big Bear trotted back, asking, "Banbu, how was it?"

Looking down, he was dumbfounded, saying, "Banbu, the box isn't broken? Why isn't it broken?"

Banbu said dejectedly, "The precious metal mixed in is sufficient, the stability is high, and it's not easily destroyed."

Big Bear said, "The deeper we go, the stronger the corrosive power is. Banbu, should I go a little further in?"

Banbu moved his antennae and said, "Big Bear, come, I'll draw a new position for you."

Banbu led Big Bear closer to the depths of the force field, approaching the giant crater lake where the metal core had fallen. This was the limit of the resonant force field that Banbu could withstand.

"Big Bear, look carefully. Run to this position, then throw it outwards. You must use all your strength to ensure that the box is thrown out of the range of the power, otherwise… everything inside will be destroyed."

Big Bear nodded his head vigorously, saying, "I understand."

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Second attempt.

Big Bear ran quickly into the resonant force field, holding the box, and disappeared into the black mist.

Soon, the crystal storage box drew a parabola, falling towards the ground outside the force field.

Boom!

At the edge of the force field, the hydrogen-gold storage box suddenly exploded. It was the metallic hydrogen element exploding and reverting to gaseous hydrogen.

The blast wave rolled outwards, and Banbu was blown away by the shockwave.

Semi-transparent white crystals scattered in all directions.

The blast wave had passed.

Banbu stabilized himself and immediately unleashed his mental power to assess the surrounding situation.

A strong wave of original force rose up. It was the original force crystals being destroyed, the compressed original force inside exploding.

One!

Two!

Three!

…

Thirty!

…

Banbu counted silently, his heart bleeding.

There were only 64 original force crystals in total, and he confirmed that 51 of them had been destroyed.

Big Bear ran out, exclaiming, "Banbu, how could it explode? That was terrible! Are you hurt?"

"I'm not hurt," Banbu said. "Big Bear, the things inside are similar to original stones, spherical. Look around and find them all."

Seeing that Banbu wasn't hurt, Big Bear was relieved and excitedly shouted, "Banbu, the original force is so strong! The things in the box are much more powerful than original stones! What are they?"

"I don't know either," Banbu urged. "Most of them have exploded. I'm afraid only a few are intact. Find them quickly."

"Oh, understood! What a pity!" Big Bear also unleashed his mental power to search for the fallen original force crystals.

After a busy while, the final count was confirmed. Only 7 original force crystals were intact. Banbu hadn't sensed them before because they had fallen into the depths of the resonant force field during the explosion.

"Banbu, they're all broken!"

Feeling the strong original force sealed within the original force crystals, Big Bear, like Banbu, was heartbroken.

"Alas, what a pity!" Banbu shook his antennae, sighed, and said, "There's nothing we can do. I can't think of any other good way. Be content, it's great to have 7."

Big Bear asked, "Banbu, it seems like this thing can't be destroyed. It explodes as soon as it's scratched, and the original force inside dissipates… How do we use it?"

Banbu carefully picked up an original force crystal, held it up to the sunlight, and examined it.

Inside was a string of 24 mixed letters and numbers, a brilliant silvery color, using very advanced technology, a kind of anti-counterfeiting measure.

"This thing can only be used by God-given species. We don't need it now, but we'll need it in the future. It can save me a lot of original stones."

"Big Bear, pack up our things, it's time for us to go back."