Embers Ad Infinitum

As to whether the Awakened Ones were created along with the disaster that destroyed the old world, or whether they existed before that, the "Old Tune Team" had lacked enough clues in the past to make effective guesses.

There are many people similar to them. Many historical researchers and antiquities scholars privately doubt whether that disaster brought about two kinds of distortions in human beings. One was physical, which gave rise to sub-human beings, and the other was Spiritually, so there are awakened ones.

This is because they cannot draw the conclusion that there are awakened people in the old world from the written materials and various artifacts they obtained from the old world, and they can't even find corresponding traces.

After coming into contact with Yan Hu and Di Marco, the "Old Tune Group" pushed the time point for the emergence of the Awakened from the late chaotic era to the early stage, and believed that at that time, there would be no "Hall of Stars" and no price to exchange for the three abilities. Ritualization process, but they have never been able to confirm whether there were awakened ones earlier.

Now, through the reappearance of Linhe Village in the Buddhist Holy Land, they saw for the first time evidence of the suspected existence of awakened people many years before the destruction of the old world.

This makes the truth about the destruction of the old world even more confusing.

Jiang Baimian's thoughts were spinning, he thought for a while, and then slowly said:

"The main project of the Eighth Research Institute is to study the awakening of human beings. In the process, they came into contact with the incarnation of Zhi Sui and discovered the 'New World'. As a result, they developed great ambitions and tried to build a path to the restricted area of ​​​​the gods. Ladder, brought about a disaster that almost destroyed all mankind?"

This guess is made based on the current situation and the past gains of the "Old Tune Team".

When Bai Chen heard this, he was silent for a few seconds and said:

"I suspect that the people from the Eighth Research Institute have built a ladder leading to the forbidden area of ​​​​the gods."

"What should I say?" Long Yuehong's eyes widened slightly.

Bai Chen calmly read out each noun:

"'Hall of Stars', 'Sea of ​​Origin', 'Corridor of the Soul', 'New World'.

“Further up, maybe it’s the ‘God’s Forbidden Zone’.”

Bang bang bang, Shang Jianyao clapped his hands.

He said quite excitedly:

"Entering the 'divine forbidden area' may lead to the end of the year."

Long Yuehong wanted to reply to the previous two sentences, but was inexplicably frightened and did not dare to discuss it.

At this time, Jiang Baimian breathed out softly:

“From this perspective, the ‘Hall of Stars’, a series of things that did not originally exist, may really be the stairs leading to the ‘god forbidden zone’.

"But the Eighth Research Institute seems to have paid a price. It has completely become a lackey of darkness, working hard to do certain things, like a slave."

During the discussion, the four members of the "Old Tune Group" did not relax their observation of the group of children at the entrance of Linhe Village.

They were playing happily under the leadership of Xiao Chong, and there was nothing unusual for the time being.

Suddenly, Shang Jianyao frowned.

He kept winking, trying to attract the attention of his teammates and ask what was bothering him.

Unfortunately, it was already dark. In order not to attract any abnormality, Jiang Baimian and others turned off their flashlights and hid on the side of the old locust tree, observing only through binoculars.

In such an environment, no one could notice Shang Jianyao's facial expression.

Finally, Shang Jianyao couldn't bear it anymore and said "Hey" in a lowered voice.

"What's wrong?" Jiang Baimian asked.

Shang Jianyao immediately replied:

"I just thought of a question."

"What's the problem?" Long Yuehong turned her head and looked at this guy.

Shang Jianyao said seriously:

"There are thirteen years in office, and the twelve months plus leap months or the whole year have just been allocated. If someone enters the 'divine forbidden zone', where can he find a new month to take office?"

"Maybe they will be jointly in charge of a certain month?" Long Yuehong tried to guess.

"It's also possible that the new one is born and the old one dies." Bai Chen said expressionlessly a possibility that was terrifying to think about.

Jiang Baimian said nothing and began to connect this matter with the disputes in the "New World".

Shang Jianyao smiled and talked about his "answer":

"Perhaps it has degenerated from Zhi Sui to Zhi Ri. In that case, there will be more than 300 vacancies!"

Execute the day? On duty... This doesn't sound very nice... Long Yuehong muttered something to himself.

After talking about "Zhi Sun", Shang Jianyao looked at the entrance of Linhe Village again with satisfaction.

He held the telescope and said:

"How about I go say hello and get in touch with Xiao Chong when he was a kid?

"I think they have almost finished setting off the fireworks and are going back. Then it will be difficult to observe."

Before Jiang Baimian could make a decision, Shang Jianyao ran out, shouting:

"Xiao Chong! Xiao Chong!"

Long Yuehong and others are already numb to this kind of thing. After all, a mentally ill person who has always been able to control himself cannot be considered a real mental patient. The price of saying a few crosstalks every day is not the real price. Jiang Baimian is a little annoyed and annoyed. I was too focused on thinking about the disputes in the "New World" just now, and I failed to grab Wei's collar in time, or stop his left hand, which was flashing with electric sparks, in front of him.

In this scene, the only thing they could do was to retreat together and try their best to distance themselves.

"Xiao Chong! Xiao Chong!"

As Shang Jianyao approached, the figures of the children headed by Xiao Chong quickly faded and disappeared into the dark night.

Further away, the lights in Linhe Village went out at the same time.

It was once again dead silent, desolate and desolate.

Shang Jianyao stopped and said quickly:

"sorry for disturbance!

"I'm leaving now!"

He turned around suddenly and ran back to the old locust tree.

Unfortunately, the abnormality in Linhe Village has not been restored.

Seeing Jiang Baimian, Long Yuehong and Bai Chen looking over at the same time, Shang Jianyao sincerely apologized:

"I was wrong."

His attitude was so upright that Jiang Baimian couldn't educate him anymore. He thought for a while and said:

"Just wait and see if it will continue later."

"Okay!" Shang Jianyao answered very loudly.

The "Old Tune Team" waited in the cold wind for nearly half an hour. Linhe Village was still dark and silent.

"Wait a little longer?" Long Yuehong felt that this was not an option.

Shang Jianyao glanced at Linhe Village blending into the darkness, and then looked down at the old locust tree.

He then showed a sinister expression and said "Hey":

"How about digging up Du Shaochong's bones and burying them again?"

This is a re-enactment of the matter of being laid to rest.

"He is your good friend!" Jiang Baimian was angry and funny.

Seeing that the current Shang Jianyao was dismissive of this, she added:

"This is the reincarnation of 'Zhuang Sheng'."

If he really wants to dig it out like this, he might offend "Zhuang Sheng", but he can definitely use the bones to build a stable "new world" node.

The ruthless Shang Jianyao's expression gradually softened, he nodded fearfully and said:

"really."

Jiang Baimian turned and said:

"We first retreated to camp one kilometer away, and after daybreak, we tried to explore Xialinhe Village to see what we could find.

"If not, check whether there will be any abnormalities when it gets dark."

Long Yuehong and Bai Chen didn't have any objections, but Shang Jianyao didn't dare to. He thought he was guilty.

…………

Almost two kilometers away from Linhe Village, the "Old Diao Group" camped.

After a simple dinner, Jiang Baimian asked Shang Jianyao to guard the surroundings, while he called Long Yuehong and Bai Chen over.

"Team leader, what's the matter?" Bai Chen asked directly.

Jiang Baimian said seriously:

"The company concealed that the ruins of Marsh No. 1 were a matter in Dajiang City, which made me have some doubts about why the big boss wanted to establish a company and provide shelter.

"This, combined with what He told about the Fourth Institute, is indeed quite intriguing.

"The company is our home, and our relatives and friends are all in the underground building. I will not be hostile to the company for nothing, nor will I ignore these doubts. So I plan to arrange tasks as soon as possible after this training, leave the company, and pass the investigation The whereabouts of Shang Jianyao's father, the location of the Eighth Research Institute, step by step to figure out the truth about the destruction of the old world, and figure out what the executives want to do.

“I believe by that time, we should be able to get an answer to determine what to do in the future.

"This is my choice, and I will most likely do the same, but I don't force you to do the same."

Speaking of this, Jiang Baimian smiled bitterly:

"Actually, I don't know what choice I want you to make.

“You can act together, or you can stay in the company, enjoy peace and stability, and wait for us to bring back the answers.

“The former is very dangerous, and people may die at any time, while the latter may be waiting for good news, bad news, or even without any news, suddenly facing changes in the company.

"Well, you don't have to make a decision in a hurry. Just tell me your choice before returning to the company."

Bai Chen didn't answer and looked sideways at Long Yuehong.

Long Yuehong was silent for a while, then laughed at himself and said:

"How can I stay in the company with peace of mind after knowing so much...

"Besides, I'm also afraid that after a long time, someone will secretly look through my memory."

Bai Chen's expression became obviously more relaxed and he continued:

"Knowing the answer in advance can make preparations in advance and rescue our relatives and friends within the company in time."

Her choice speaks for itself.

Long Yuehong then breathed out:

"I also think so."

Bang bang bang, patrolling Shang Jianyao clapped his hands.