hsntnovel Chapter 478: Ring in the Grass
Chapter 478: Ring in the Grass
After walking through several streets and turning a few corners, the group from Manor No. 5905 arrived in front of a towering overpass.
I have to say that the infrastructure level in the old era was still very outstanding.
Especially the abandoned city No. 59 in North America, a former high-tech city.
As we went deeper into the abandoned city, the number of tall buildings around us became visibly more numerous.
Take the overpass in front of everyone for example. The piers supporting the bridge deck alone are as high as 40 meters.
Looking at the width of the bridge, it is wide enough to accommodate at least ten imperial sleds moving side by side.
The people from Manor No. 5905 had never been to the depths of the abandoned city, so this was an eye-opener.
"It is so magnificent, worthy of being the crystallization of civilization of the old times..."
Ji Bing gazed into the distance, taking in the desolate scenery of the abandoned city.
"That's right. It is a place of miracles where opportunities and risks coexist. It is also a place of treasures that attracts all parties."
Nata muttered to herself, expressing the common impression of the modern world about abandoned cities.
Several other plant spirit warriors were also shocked by the spectacular scenery before them.
Including Mo Chen, almost everyone was amazed at what they saw.
Of course, this excludes Himiko, who looks calm and seems a bit of a downer.
After all, Instructor Zhenhong has much more experience than any of the comrades present.
Whether it is the glorious holy city of the Church of the Burning Sun or the iron wall defense line of the empire's border, they are more dazzling than this ordinary abandoned city.
Himiko, who had experienced strong winds and waves, would naturally not be moved by small waves.
Mo Chen opened his portable terminal and looked down at the map.
If you want to go to the military base, this overpass in front of you is the only way.
However, on the way across the overpass, there were many obstacles waiting for the people from Manor No. 5905.
Looking around, countless vehicles that had long since turned into scrap metal were piled together, blocking the way forward for everyone.
Upon closer inspection, there were many low-level zombies walking around, wandering aimlessly on the overpass, waiting for blood food to be delivered to their doorsteps.
"Although there aren't any powerful monsters in the abandoned city, they're still not easy to deal with..."
Mo Chen withdrew the plant spiritual power he was using for exploration and shook his head helplessly.
Although he could directly let Himiko use Divine Meteorite to clear the way, it was still a bit of a waste to use a fatal skill like this.
It is true that Himiko possesses the eighth-level plant spiritual power, but the less unnecessary consumption of this kind, the better.
What's more, the red flame disaster caused by the god's fall was too powerful, and Mo Chen was afraid that it would collapse this old overpass that had stood for many years.
In short, the idea of going directly over the overpass is not feasible. If you want to reach the military base, you must find another way.
So...what about going under the overpass?
Mo Chen thought so and cast his gaze towards the bottom of the overpass, where its foundation was located.
Due to lack of maintenance, the underside of the overpass was covered with grass that was two meters high.
The one-meter-high weeds blocked the view, making it difficult to detect the danger.
Fortunately, everyone in Manor 5905 had plant spiritual power, so they were able to detect the situation inside the tall grass.
If all else fails, it's possible to just let Himiko set a small fire and burn a path.
"How about we go through the bushes under the overpass?"
After asking for the opinions of a group of plant spirit warriors, everyone voted unanimously to approve Mo Chen's decision.
It was obvious that the number of enemies under the overpass was not large.
Compared to the horrific sea of corpses on the overpass, the stragglers in the grass are obviously much easier to deal with.
"Let's go, cross this overpass!"
Following Mo Chen's order, the plant spirit warriors immediately took action and rushed straight into the tall grass.
Everyone released their own plant spiritual power, and the situation in the tall grass was immediately visible.
Just as Mo Chen expected, there were very few low-level zombies here.
The strongest enemy is just a barrel zombie.
"Where there are overgrown weeds, the spiritual energy of plants is relatively dense. As a symbol of death, it is natural for zombies not to like staying here."
Si Bo Ke raised his hand, pierced the head of an ordinary zombie with his fist blade, and explained to his comrades around him.
After he activated his protective coloration, he almost blended in with the surrounding grass.
If it weren't for the plant spiritual power released by everyone that could detect Si Bo Ke's location, we really wouldn't know where he was talking.
"Sister Himiko, be careful now. Don't let the fire burn us."
Mo Chen teased with evil intentions, livening up the atmosphere a little.
"Owner, please rest assured that I will not let out even a tiny spark."
Himiko answered in an extremely heroic manner, with a firm tone.
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The plant spirit warriors dealt with the enemies they encountered one after another, successfully passed through the tall grass, and arrived at the other end of the overpass.
Mo Chen was the only one left, walking leisurely across the crushed weeds on the ground as if he was taking a stroll.
All the low-level zombies in the grass were cleared out, and since he was not in a hurry to travel, Mo Chen slowed down his pace.
Maybe if you walk a few more steps, you can pick up some valuable treasure. Isn’t that what is written in novels?
Fate seemed to be favoring Mo Chen, and with his luck at full blast, he suddenly stopped.
Out of the corner of my eye, I saw a flash of pink light somewhere on the ground.
"Wait...what is that?"
Mo Chen looked in the direction of the light, bent over and picked up the glowing gadget.
A small silver-white ring appeared in Mo Chen's palm.
The source of the light was a pink gem inlaid on the ring.
What surprised Mo Chen even more was the shape of the gem - a standard heart.
“So beautiful…”
Mo Chen muttered something and gently stroked the surface of the gem. He actually had a strange illusion.
This gem seems to have grown naturally into the shape of a heart, constantly emitting infinite charm.
Mo Chen felt a little dazed, and his hands started moving without him noticing.
When he came to his senses, he found that his attention was already firmly attracted by the gem on the ring.
Before he knew it, Mo Chen had already put the ring on his hand, on the ring finger of his left hand.
Unexpectedly, he felt that the ring suited him very well.
After putting it on, there was no discomfort at all.
After the trance just now, Mo Chen felt very relaxed, as if all distracting thoughts had been cleared away and his mind was clear.
"Feeling a little weird? Never mind, just wear it like this for now."
Mo Chen, who was carefree, decided not to think about the strangeness of the ring anymore and just regarded it as a treasure he had picked up.
"Oh, I almost forgot something."
The plant spirit warrior outside the tall grass was already getting a little impatient and left a message for Mo Chen on the communication channel.
Mo Chen did not stay any longer and soon left the area of the tall grass, successfully joining up with several plant spirit warriors.
He didn't notice that the heart gem on the ring suddenly became a little dim.
But soon, the faint pink light came on again, as if nothing had happened.