Chapter 816 Ceningmis

Theres also the danger of a very serious Heartless infection there? Jiang Baimians eyelids twitched when she heard Smith.

Before this, she had neglected this problem.

There were two reasons for this. The first was that the captured Eighth Research Inst.i.tutes commissioner had clearly said that they had entered the city and had made preparations to be quarantined in advance to resolve the danger that the Heartless disease would sweep through the world again. The second was that the subsequent dangers in the cities that experienced the Heartless disease outbreak in the Chaotic Era mainly came from the Heartlesss attacks and their own kinds strife, not the constant infection.

Therefore, Jiang Baimian understood the situation in the sense that there wouldnt be much danger as long as they didnt cross the Eighth Research Inst.i.tutes isolation zone.

Now, she realized that the situation didnt seem like it.

A large number of Ruin Hunters later went, but they still couldnt escape the Heartless diseases threat.

As long as one enters, theres a high chance of them being infected with the Heartless disease, regardless of whether they pa.s.s through the isolation zone? Or is the Eighth Research Inst.i.tute actually isolating the entire area? But did the Eighth Research Inst.i.tute not leave behind any obstacles that allowed the Ruin Hunters to pa.s.s through? As Jiang Baimians thoughts raced, she heard Shang Jianyao ask in confirmation, Really?

Smith nodded solemnly. Although Ive only heard of these things, many Ruin Hunters I know and those who have been there have indeed never returned. At least Ive never encountered them again.

Jiang Baimian nodded slightly. Actually, Ive been wondering about something: That city and the surrounding area have only been destroyed by the Heartless disease for about ten years. How does n.o.body know its exact location? If it could feed hundreds of thousands of residents, that faction had more or less transacted with the outside world and used their products to exchange for the necessary resources.

It was already rather impressive to be able to ensure a basic food supply chain in such an area. Even if they had a large number of factories that could produce weapons, bullets, cloth, and other things, there was a high chance that they lacked the corresponding raw materials.

Even a faction like Pangu Biologywhich was hidden deep underground and had already established an internal ecosystem-had to buy ores, oil, and other supplies from the outside world.

It was unlikely that the city could be like Pangu Biology or the Eighth Research Inst.i.tute, which were famous for their secrecy. They had preserved their exact location very well. The fact that the Old Task Force of Shang Jianyaos father could find them back then proved many things. Old He from End Year City also said that he had occasionally encountered people from that city more than ten years ago. Now, Jiang Baimian roughly knew the answer: After the news of the citys destruction by the Heartless disease spread, almost everyone who knew its exact location rushed over in an attempt to take a share of the loot. In the end, only a few returned alive and didnt dare to eye it any further.

Smith smiled awkwardly. I once wanted to go over and get some supplies to sell, but I didnt dare to do so after hearing those rumors. We usually dont talk about that city, and were no longer the kind of people who have to worry about the next meal all the time and need to risk our lives to s.n.a.t.c.h supplies. Only by staying alive can we have more opportunities.

Clap! Clap! Clap!

Shang Jianyao applauded him.

Jiang Baimian asked about the exact situation before the city was destroyed and obtained a satisfactory answer. It was only then that they figured out the complete name of the target location: Ceningmis.

This was an ancient name that was somewhat different from the current Red River language. It meant the Kings Forest.

According to Smith, the forest there had long been seriously damaged due to Icefields southern expansion. Later, humans in the city and the surrounding area cultivated more farmlands and cut down a large number of trees. The forest then failed to live up to its

name.

The next morning, outside the icy ruins.

Long Yuehong sat in the backseat of the jeep and watched Shang Jianyao extend half of his body out the window before waving enthusiastically at Smith and the Rootless, who were heading south to return to the White Knights sphere of influence.

Goodbye! We must meet again! Shang Jianyao shouted, but he didnt implant the corresponding thoughts. After he sat back in the drivers seat, Long Yuehong said solemnly, Are we still going to Ceningmis?

It was so dangerous that there was a high chance they would be infected with the Heartless disease the moment they entered.

At this moment, snow started to flutter outside the window, but it wasnt too heavy. The wind was also relatively gentle.

Why not? Shang Jianyao asked in response. Since theres still a large amount of hidden Heartless virus there and the possibility of it spreading, we cant ignore it. Yes, when the time comes, well get Old Ge to send the nuclear bomb in and detonate it remotely. With a boom, the apocalyptic crisis will be resolved.

You make it sound so n.o.ble and righteous I thought you would play the family card. After all, thats where your father last appeared Jiang Baimian deliberated for a moment and said to Long Yuehong and Bai Chen, I thought about it for a long time yesterday and have some ideas. The most terrifying thing about the Heartless disease is the unknown. One doesnt know how the disease is contracted or when the disease will act up.

However, we already have a lot of understanding of the Heartless disease. We clearly know that its related to the New World. We have three speculations about the Heartless diseases source: The first is a New World powerhouse. The second is a node that connects to the New World. The third is humanitys faith in the Kalendarium and even some New World powerhouses. Then, where does the Heartless viruswhich remains active in Ceningmis-originate?

Genava didnt s.n.a.t.c.h the chance to answer from the carbon-based humans and allowed Bai Chen to answer. The third method can be ruled out. There are no longer any living humans to provide faith to, so there are only corpses and a small number of Heartless left.

After so many years, it was very difficult for Heartlesswho didnt know how to carry out industrial production to maintain their original scale. Furthermore, although the climate in that area was relatively warm and arable, making it different from other places in Icefield, people could still freeze to death in winter.

Long Yuehong said, The New World effect brought about by faith shouldnt be able to create such a large-scale Heartless disease either. Ever since the mid to late Chaotic Era, there have been many places with faith. But apart from Ceningmis, weve never heard of any place suffering from such a serious outbreak.

As for the New Worlds powerhouses, I cant find a reason why they had to destroy Ceningmis or even stay there all this time. They didnt even let go of the Ruin Hunters who subsequently entered.

Shang Jianyao smiled. Maybe its something like Yama Tiger-he cant return to reality, control his body, and do anything about it.

Now that you mention it, it does seem like it. Long Yuehong nodded as he thought about it.

After Yama Tiger fell asleep, the human settlements on Lake Heart Island were also destroyed by the Heartless disease. Although not all of them contracted the Heartless disease, the rest didnt last long under the continuous Heartless infection and the Heartless attacks.

As for the people who subsequently went to the island to explore, they would also be infected with the Heartless disease once they stayed longer than a certain limit.

I think theres still a difference. Bai Chen voiced her opinion. As Ruin Hunters, they definitely wont want to explore any secrets after entering Ceningmis. Instead, they want to obtain supplies as soon as possible. Even if the Heartless interfere, they can fill their cars in a few hours, a.s.suming the area hadnt been plundered. To put it simply, they should be able to leave Ceningmis the next day. They wont stay more than three days. Its impossible for so many people to be unlucky enough to encounter the area where a New World powerhouse is sleeping, right?

Jiang Baimian added, The entire Ceningmis should be much larger than Lake Heart Island. If its only active in the periphery or even at the citys edge, it might not be a problem even if one stays for more than three days.

She meant that it was impossible to create a situation like that with a New World powerhouse.

Jiang Baimian then concluded, Either a certain Kalendarias body of descent is sleeping there, the investigation back then created a mega New World node, or there a large number of New World nodes that are distributed across different parts of Ceningmis.

Why didnt the Eighth Research Inst.i.tutes people get infected with the Heartless disease when they entered? They also claim that they didnt find my father despite searching the entire city. Shang Jianyao took this to heart. Cant they do more? This can save us a lot of time!

He was filled with disappointment toward the Eighth Research Inst.i.tute.

Maybe the Eighth Research Inst.i.tute has also grasped a way to eliminate New World nodes, but the effects arent permanent. When the Ruin Hunters rushed over, the New World nodes were already restored. Its also possible that the Eighth Research Inst.i.tute didnt search the entire city and deliberately avoided the most dangerous area. Genava voiced his a.n.a.lysis.

Long Yuehong nodded. The Eighth Research Inst.i.tute still has powerhouses from the New World like Professor Li, Vice President, and even the legendary darkness to provide protection. It shouldnt be that easy to contract the Heartless disease.

We do too! Shang Jianyao immediately took out the Life Angel necklace and lowered his hand. The night is long; the Arbiter of Fate blesses thee!

Long Yuehong and the others were speechless.

Our background isnt much worse than the Eighth Research Inst.i.tute

Shang Jianyao emphasized righteously, Our mission to explore Ceningmis was approved by the company. We will definitely obtain Big Bosss blessing.

That might really make sense Jiang Baimian muttered silently.

When the time comes, Ill hold the Life Angel necklace and enter Ceningmis with Old Ge to determine if the problem there is a New World node, a New World powerhouse, or the remains of a certain Kalendaria. Shang Jianyao requested to be the vanguard.

Jiang Baimian fell silent for a moment before saying, Alright. She continued, According to Smiths description, its only a two to three-day drive between Ceningmis and here. Well go over now. Hey, you have to keep your mental state in tip-top condition.

The time taken she was referring to was based on the speed cars could travel at in Icefield.