Gate of Apocalypse

Chapter 536 [Ugly Facts]

People, organisms, plants, life, or something...

Most of the world's “beings” seem to have their own “attributes”.

We're talking about attributes, maybe the way they exist, maybe basic functions, or instincts.

For example, the basic properties of most green plants are photosynthesis, inhalation of carbon dioxide, and release of oxygen - the other way around at night.

This is the basic attribute of plants and the basic way they exist - or this is the “function” of the basic existence of plants.

Of course, some plants, in addition to these “basic attributes”, can also have some additional attributes.

For example, some plants can be used to view and beautify the environment.

Some plants can be used to fix to prevent sand from flowing.

Some plants can even be used as materials for refining medicines.

But these are all “extra” attributes, and in other words, they can be, can be, or can not be.

However, the basic attribute “photosynthesis” is necessary and inevitable.

What about humans?

……

Let's set aside some emotional positions and look at humankind from a neutral, objective, rational perspective.

What is the attitude of humans towards other creatures in the world?

What are the most basic attributes?

Undoubtedly, it is…

Food

Humans are omnivores.

Wheat, rice... these are plants.

Chicken, duck, sheep, poultry, livestock… these are animals.

And what are the basic attributes of these plants and animals for humans?

Without a doubt, food first!

That is, when humans relate to other animals in the world, and plants, the first basic attribute is the relationship between eating and being eaten.

As for plants, there are other uses, for example, that can be used as wood, by humans to cut down construction tools, houses.

Some people also grow plants as ornamentals.

There are also people who raise animals as pets, take care of them, treat them as family members.

There are cats and dogs, there are chickens and birds, there are turtles, there are snakes... all kinds of things.

But first and foremost, the relationship between human beings and the rest of the world, first and foremost, the primitive, the basic "initial setting”, is still cruel.

Is… the relationship between eating and being eaten!

Even a vegetarian, an avid devout believer who cares for animals.

A vegetarian may not eat other animals, but he/she still needs to eat plants, wheat, watercourses, etc.

A fanatic dog lover may still eat cows, sheep, pigs, chickens, ducks, etc...

That is, ignore how many more of these "extra attributes” humans have when it comes to treating other creatures. Pets are good, care is good, care is good, protection is good...

Ultimately, however, the primordial initial setting of humans' treatment of the rest of the world's creatures, ranking first among the basic attributes, remains…

Edible!

It's a fact, a very ugly and cruel fact.

Ugly fact.

This is determined by the fundamental properties and primitive nature of biological evolution.

……

Well, change the angle.

Suppose, in this metaphor.

The metaphor for "human beings" is the system, the main system of the world, or the Zero City system —— theoretically, they are the same thing, the same existence.

Compare the words "human” in this description above to the words of the system.

So... those plants, wheat, watercourses, fruit trees, or chicken, duck, sheep, pigs, cats, dogs...

What are these things like?

……

“We.”

Chen Xiaoliang suddenly sighed lightly and said such a word.

……

It's all the same.

The Zero City system, the world's main system, is essentially the same, because they are essentially the same thing.

If the master system of the world is a strong adult, then the Zero City system can be seen as a child.

Although they are strong and weak in size, they are essentially the same.

So… their “initial settings” and “basic attributes” are naturally the same!

……

What are the attributes of the world's main system?

In Chen Xiaocai's opinion, there are only two words.

Enslavement!

Yes, that's Chen Xiaoliang's opinion.

The system enslaves all beings, whether ordinary people in the world or so-called NPCs. And all awakeners.

Even... Chen Xiaoliang sometimes wonders: What exactly is a player?

What's the difference between them, essentially, and the Awakener?

Same as going through one copy at a time, life and death adventure, struggle, fight...

The system puts both sides in one copy at a time, letting them fight each other like...

Colosseum!

Gladiator?

Is this… the “basic attribute” of the world's master system?

So... where's Zero?

Looks like the features displayed before Zero City also have different properties.

Zero City is a safe house, a refuge, in the "protection” of the awakener.

But……

Is that true?

Are the people in the Zero City another disguised form of "captivity”?

The Zero City system will also create a small world of resources, where several resident teams will compete against each other, fight, rob...

Is there an essential difference?

Perhaps, it seems, Zero City has been protecting players in Zero City from outside master program systems and from player camps.

So, is this protection?

Chen Xiaoliang did not know.

Maybe.

But humans also have pets.

But this is an “extra attribute”.

The basic attributes of humans are still eating those animals!

Extra attributes are always extra, combined.

Basic Attributes are the Essential!

……

A very simple logic.

If the essential essential attributes of the world's master system are identified, they are slavery.

So… and the main program is essentially the same kind of Zero City system that exists…

Is its attribute just protection??

are you kidding me

……

At this moment, Chen Xiaoliang suddenly understood what, understood what.

He suddenly realized that he, perhaps, had touched a part of the truth of the world!

That's why his body is trembling.

is excitement, but also... a hint of oil bursting from deep in the heart...

Shocked!

And fear!!

The Zero City system is just like the outside world system!

They make no difference!!

For the awakener… it appears that the awakener has been fighting the player.

But the real enemy of the Awakener is never a player!

Instead…

System.

That is why the outside world will never use its omnipotent authority to wipe out all awakeners in an instant when they are copies.

And because of that, the Zero City system will not invade the players inside the Zero City and destroy them all.

Though they are perfectly capable of doing this!

As Zero just said.

No! AND! NEVER!

……

“I remind you that based on the unconventional forces that I manipulated you with earlier, you are now perceived and locked by the master system. I am calculating the lock time of the main system on you, although the result has not yet come out, but in my judgment there is definitely a time limit for this lock, I will try to interfere with this lock and the main system will make you the primary target of attack before the interference succeeds. ”

Zero City's voice came into Chen Xiaolian's mind.

“Lock? ”

“Yes.” Zero City faintly replied: "Based on the unconventional force you just used, according to the rules of the system, this unconventional force meets the criteria that must be treated as an anomaly wiped out, so the main system is bound to attack you as the primary target. ”

Chen Xiaoliang suddenly smiled: “Did I use unconventional powers? Wrong! Just now it was clear that you manipulated me to use that kind of power... I can understand, it wasn't me, it was your power that attracted the main system to chase! To be precise, the main system is not after me, but... you! ”

“… not entirely correct, but in some respects, yes.” Zero City actually answered without concealment.

Chen Xiaocai asked what else, Zero City has already flown fast: “The energy fluctuations of the electronic guard have been abnormal, I can feel the locking position of the energy fluctuations in you... I suggest you move the coordinates as soon as possible, if you stay where you are, they will surround you. ”

Chen Xiaoliang flashed thousands of thoughts in his heart. At this moment, his enlightenment, shock, and many emotions flashed in his mind.

But this is not the time for emotion and digestion.

He frowned suddenly: "So what do I do? ”

“As my highest authority right now, I will give priority to protecting your survival, so… you must leave where you are now and transfer. I will calculate the power and speed of the Electronic Guard and Player Camp attack and many other factors, while calculating the optimal escape route and orientation for you, and you can leave immediately as directed by me. ”

Chen Xiaocao looked up at the temporary transmission point in the middle of the sky behind him.

“What happens if I fly up now and leave Zero City from that place? ”

“You will surely die.” Zero City Coldway: “You are in Zero City now, so the main program locks on you, will be disturbed by me and blocked by me as much as I can, I need time to unlock you.

And if you get out of here and go back to the outside world once you get through the temporary transmission point.

The outside world is the domain of the master system, and my power does not extend to the outside world.

Without my shelter, the lock on you will be completely locked by the main system, even if you reach the corner of the sky, it will be locked firmly by the main system! You will endlessly be hunted down by the main system.

So I don't recommend you leave immediately through the temporary transmission point.

You must stay in the Zero City for some time until... my power completely interferes with the main system locking you out, completely unbranding you, then you go out again and the main system will not find you. ”

“So…”

“So run, boy. ”

……

Chen Xiaoliang suddenly rushed over to catch Wu Angel.

“For a while, no matter what happens… keep evacuating! Don't pause, don't hesitate! Whatever! Keep evacuating!! Follow the original plan! ”

Wu Angel saw this teenager's eyebrows even a little distorted, a little grumpy.

Without waiting for Wu Angel to ask what it was, Chen Xiaoliang suddenly turned his head and jumped out quickly. A few landings went towards the west side of South Street, disappearing into a large area of rubble.

“Where did he go? ”

“Ah!? He's gone?”

“He... did he escape? ”

“What's going on? ”

Everyone in the Angel Legion saw Chen Xiaocai's "escape from battle", and everyone was shocked and surprised.

And the next second, all of a sudden, you hear someone yelling, “Electronic Guardian!! They're coming up! ”

With this roar, no one has any more energy to follow the whereabouts of Chen Xiaolian. All Angel Legion's armor has been rearranged towards Wu Angel.

“Everyone… fight to the last moment!” Wu Tian used force to bite his teeth.

In his heart, this moment is filled with generous pride of sacrifice...

Suddenly...

“Huh? They move in the right direction... no! Ah!! They... they're heading west collectively! What happened?! ”

Wu Angel heard that his body shook and suddenly turned to the west direction.

That's the direction... Chen Xiaoliang disappeared.