Yama Reborn-Chapter 613 - 610: Extinguish

Nolan nodded: "Let's assume this is a closed space, with no air exchange with the outside world...

In such a situation, this independent ecological cycle requires a distinction between day and night.

If there's continuous light, in a perpetual day state.

These plants wouldn't survive.

Plants release carbon dioxide at night. If it's always daytime here... no carbon dioxide would be produced, and the plants would slowly cease to release oxygen.

This place should be a wasteland."

Chen Nuo's expression was not relaxed at all, and he said slowly: "This indeed is a hypothesis.

But this hypothesis is based on this being a closed space.

Therefore, a distinction between day and night is necessary.

But what if...?

What if there are some tiny, undetectable gaps or channels that allow air exchange with the outside...?

Then there might not be a need for this day-night setting.

What I'm worried about is not the day-night setting of this place...

Compared to some intelligent settings or light settings for day-night — I find them not surprising, because the Mother is more advanced than us.

What I'm most worried about is... what if this isn't a day-night setting?"

Chen Nuo looked up at the dome.

Slowly said: "The day-night setting means that when it goes dark, it will light up again.

But what if...due to our intrusion, the Mother has been stimulated into some kind of stress response or defense state...

This place has gone dark.

And it will never light up again!

That's what's worrisome."

Upon hearing this, everyone's face sank!

In such a strange place, if this small world falls into darkness... undoubtedly, the unknown danger and difficulty would escalate rapidly!

Chen Nuo suddenly said in a low voice: "Do you remember the space barrier when we came in?"

Nolan immediately realized Chen Nuo's implication, his face darkened: "That space barrier was opened by the Octopus Monster. It used..."

"It was a part of Pengpeng's body."

Chen Nuo said slowly: "I'm not trying to evaluate whether this approach is cruel — I don't care about Pengpeng's life or death.

What I care about is that we don't have this 'key' to open the space barrier!

If we're here... and the battle doesn't go well, wanting to escape...

Can we get out without the key? That key, which is Pengpeng, is in the hands of the Octopus Monster."

Everyone's expression turned grim.

Chen Nuo brought up this topic with a clear intent.

He said slowly: "So, I want to say something now."

The Wizard and Nolan looked at Chen Nuo.

"I have a way to get out of here."

Chen Nuo said this calmly.

"You... have the key?" The Wizard's eyes widened: "Do you have a part of Pengpeng's body?"

Chen Nuo spread his hands: "No."

He looked at the Wizard: "I don't have a perverted mentality. Why would I keep a limb of that man?"

Taking a deep breath, Chen Nuo glanced at the Octopus Monster standing by the lake, then withdrew his gaze.

The Wizard said slowly: "It shouldn't be eavesdropping, I didn't sense any spiritual power waves stealing our conversation."

Chen Nuo shook his head and then said slowly: "I want to tell you that I have a way to get out of here. I don't need that special key.

I can cross that space barrier and return directly to the outside world!

Not only can I leave, but I can also take people with me!"

Several people, after all, were top-level powerhouses, and the Wizard's eyes immediately lit up: "Spatial Ability!"

"Yes." Chen Nuo unhesitatingly: "I have a special teleportation ability that can transport me and the people I want to take from one place to another.

Moreover, this ability ignores space barriers!"

The Son of the Sun immediately nodded: "Indeed, I believe Chen Nuo. This ability... back during our battle in South America, when facing Seed, Chen Nuo demonstrated it once.

At that time, the small space world was collapsing, if not for Chen Nuo, we would have died there. He indeed has the teleportation ability, which ignores space barriers!"

The Wizard and Nolan both fell silent.

A few seconds later, Nolan looked at Chen Nuo: "What does this mean now that you're telling us this?"

Chen Nuo did not shy away from anything at this moment and said slowly: "My meaning is simple... From now on, in all actions, you all, follow my lead!

We are already a small alliance, but there needs to be someone in the alliance who commands everything.

And I possess the last capability, which allows everyone to escape in case of danger.

So, as it stands, my importance is the highest in this alliance.

So, going forward, I hope Mr. Nolan and Mr. Wizard will heed my command, and not act independently.

Moreover, avoid feigned compliance or any scheming.

Because... to put it bluntly.

Everyone's life, everyone's final hope of escape, is now in my hands."

The Wizard and Nolan's expressions both turned cold.

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Ultimately, cooperation is cooperation, and alliances are alliances.

The Wizard and Nolan are both top-tier powerhouses.

Who would willingly subordinate themselves?

Cooperation is one thing.

Listening to your orders and becoming your subordinate is another!!

However, neither the Wizard nor Nolan are ordinary individuals, and they both quickly weighed the options within their hearts and made a decision.

"If you clearly send me to my death, I will refuse." The Wizard said coldly.

"Of course." Chen Nuo shrugged: "I don't intend to kill you here, Wizard."

"Do you have a comprehensive plan? A full plan to deal with that guy?" Nolan asked with a frown.

Chen Nuo shook his head: "Don't worry about whether I have one or not; I just need you to follow my lead. Otherwise, with everyone scattered, there's even less chance of success!"

Nolan showed a smile: "Alright, after all...I don't care about my own life. From now on, I'm willing to follow your command."

Chen Nuo smiled.

He looked at the Wizard, then at Nolan, and then at the Son of the Sun.

"Then, my first directive is..."

Everyone immediately became serious.

"Nolan, punch the Son of the Sun! Now! Immediately!"

The Son of the Sun: "Huh?"

Nolan was also taken aback for a moment, but this guy was indeed ruthless and decisive, although he didn't know Chen Nuo's intention, he did not hesitate.

Before the Son of the Sun could react, Nolan, smiling sinisterly, suddenly turned his head and punched the Son of the Sun's face!

With a loud bang, the Son of the Sun flew out!

Nolan acted decisively and did not hold back.

With this punch, while the Son of the Sun was in mid-air, his mouth was already askew, spewing out two teeth mixed with blood.

The old man landed on the ground by the lake, his body bounced twice on the ground, rolling until he stopped not far from the Octopus Monster.

The Octopus Monster turned its head to look at the Son of the Sun lying not far from his feet, slightly raising an eyebrow.

Nolan was already rushing up, seemingly ready to punch again.

The Son of the Sun was not too slow, at this moment he had already reacted, let out a low growl, his whole body's Flame Qi burst out, and with a backhand toss of Flame Qi, it directly hit Nolan's body, causing Nolan to catch fire, then plummet into the ground.

The old man had already rushed over, pressing directly on Nolan, punching down, causing Nolan's nose to bend to one side, but soon kicked the old man over...

A fight broke out between two Controllers, and this situation immediately stunned everyone in the distant camp.

Those Special Ability Users stood up and watched, slack-jawed, but due to fear, no one dared to rush forward.

Chen Nuo had quickly run over, grabbing the Son of the Sun by the shoulder, pulling him back, and loudly saying: "Alright, Gomez! Stop fighting!"

Nolan gasped, his face covered in blood. He pinched his nose and twisted it hard to straighten it, and his body's wounds quickly healed.

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Son of the Sun was dragged back by Chen Nuo, cursing inwardly, but dared not show it on his face. He angrily shouted, "Let go of me, I want to beat this bastard to death!"

The Octopus Monster had already stepped between the two, waving his hand for Nolan to back off and then frowning at them, "Gentlemen, are you just idle and looking to burn off some energy?"

Chen Nuo pulled the old man back, to stand behind him, facing the Octopus Monster, and said slowly, "Just a small quarrel—you know, the Son of the Sun sometimes has a sharp tongue."

Kamisou Ichiro gave Chen Nuo a deep look, then suddenly smiled, "What's up? Your little alliance has a disagreement, internal strife?"

Upon hearing Kamisou Ichiro's words, Chen Nuo's face seemed to freeze for a moment, before shaking his head, "Everyone has their own self-interest and thoughts. Private alliances and exchange of benefits aren't surprising."

Chen Nuo already knew that such small alliance matters couldn't be hidden from the Octopus Monster.

Whether it was Nolan and the Wizard's guarantee before the end of the search operation,

or the occasional whispering among several people during this mission,

these couldn't possibly escape Kamisou Ichiro's notice.

At this moment, they might as well lay everything out in the open.

"So, gentlemen, there's no need for this conflict—if you're bursting with energy, I guarantee there will be a time for you to exert your strength later."

The Octopus Monster glanced back at Nolan and said flatly, "Come with me for a moment."

Watching the Octopus Monster take Nolan away, Chen Nuo finally breathed a sigh of relief and turned back to Son of the Sun.

Son of the Sun spat a mouthful of bloody saliva, glared at Chen Nuo, and said resentfully, "Kid, you used me again."

Chen Nuo waved his hand.

What else could I do?

Let myself get beaten up?

Besides, in my invincible state, getting hit wouldn't hurt me or break my defense. It would only alert the Octopus Monster to my buff.

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"What exactly happened?"

Standing by the lake, the Octopus Monster coldly asked Nolan, "I thought your little alliance was already established, terms agreed upon for you all to eventually deal with me together. Why the infighting before it even began?"

Nolan took a deep breath and shook his head, "It's not about dealing with you, just that everyone has their own self-interest and ideas."

Kamisou Ichiro laughed.

Nolan's expression and tone were quite frank—like someone saying, "Whatever, I'll just say it."

"The Wizard is conflicted over the Diamond Queen's death. He feels you're hiding something and thinks this incident might be related to you. And he and the Diamond Queen... had some relationship. So, he definitely holds it against you."

Kamisou Ichiro nodded, "Hmm, no surprise there. Anything else?"

"Chen Nuo... he feels you deceived him. Initially, the plan was to deal with The Fourth Seed, but you concealed that, actually tricking him into helping deal with the Mother Clone. So, he doesn't trust you."

Kamisou Ichiro nodded, "Understandable... no need to mention the Star Sky Empress; she's certainly on Chen Nuo's side."

Then, looking at Nolan, Kamisou Ichiro asked, "And what about you? Why did you join that small alliance against me?"

Nolan took a deep breath, speaking with a crisp tone: "Because I've never wanted to be your lapdog! I don't like having something over my head."

Kamisou Ichiro laughed, "I understand—after all, it's not the first time you've done something like this. I remember telling you, I actually look forward to your defiance, the stronger you are, the more pleased I am."

Nolan's tone carried a sense of indifference, coldly saying, "So, if there's a chance to give you some trouble, I'd certainly be willing."

"And now? Why did the Son of the Sun punch you?"

"A trivial spat, nothing significant. The main reason is that they've never trusted me from the start," Nolan said coldly, "because I am your Chosen One."

Kamisou Ichiro sighed.

His expression was as if watching a brawl among ants, shaking his head, "Do you know why, even knowing you all were trying to plot behind me, I don't care at all?"

Nolan snorted, sneering, "Because you think, even if we joined forces, with your power, you could suppress us on your own."

Kamisou Ichiro nodded, "That's part of the reason, but not the whole picture."

Nolan: "Then, what else?"

Kamisou Ichiro sighed, "Though I don't know exactly what you're planning behind my back—I can roughly guess that you aim to disrupt my plan to absorb the Mother.

So, inevitably, it could only be a few tactics.

Armed rebellion?

Or try to make the Mother and me destroy each other..."

Nolan frowned, "So what?"

"So I don't care about your little moves because they won't succeed.

The Octopus Monster said, shaking his head, "Alright, Mr. Nolan, seeing your willingness to secretly defy me, such growth makes me pleased.

As for now... whether you're employing ruses or not, I don't care.

You can now choose to stay by my side or share what you just learned from me with your little allies."

Nolan coldly replied, "I'm not employing ruses..."

Kamisou Ichiro reached out, grabbing Nolan by the neck, cutting off his words.

"I said, whether it is or isn't doesn't matter to me, I'm indifferent."

Then Kamisou Ichiro released Nolan's neck, turning again to look at the lake...

The lake appeared peaceful and harmonious, with layers of red glimmers reflected under the dome's red light.

"It really looks like sunset."

Kamisou Ichiro smiled, "Look at this lake, the rhythm of the ripples... doesn't it seem like it's breathing?"

Nolan: "......"

Kamisou Ichiro slowly turned again, looking at the distant camp.

"Go and get everyone ready, prepare some things that can be used to make fire.

It's getting dark here."

Dark?

Nolan immediately recalled the previous conversation with a guess about day and night.

But... why was the Octopus Monster so certain?

"Get things ready for a fire.

In the natural wilderness, nights are always more dangerous than days."

With that, the Octopus Monster turned away, continuing to gaze at the lake, seemingly lost in thought, no longer wishing to speak.

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The campfire was finally kindled.

The fire was started with branches picked from the forest's edge, along with some chopped brambles.

Though damp and moist, making it difficult to maintain, luckily among the group were Special Ability Users, and such trivial matters did not pose a challenge to them.

Several Ability Users felled a large tree near the camp, using very simple and crude methods to cut the trunk down, stripped off the bark, and chopped the trunk into blocks.

The campfire was soon set up, with not just one but two fires lit.

One fire was for the main group, and the other was privately arranged for the circle of Controllers.

Fuel wasn't scarce, rather it was food that was lacking.

Upon setting out, the group had only brought basic emergency rations to provide energy.

Whether energy bars, chocolate, high sugar content, or high energy,

such items sufficed for quick energy but couldn't fill the stomach as proper food.

Luckily, there were still some compressed biscuits left, enough to scrape by for a meal for the twenty people that evening.

Chen Nuo sat down with Lu Xixi beside the Controllers' exclusive campfire.

Lu Xixi, sitting with her head resting on Chen Nuo's shoulder, suddenly slipped something into Chen Nuo's palm as he stared at the fire, lost in thought.

When Chen Nuo looked down, he found it was a small packet of soda crackers.

Curiously, he glanced at Lu Xixi, who smiled, "I know you dislike compressed biscuits, so I brought this packet as a snack when we came out.'

Chen Nuo smiled, "Well then, let's split it half and half."

As they shared the soda crackers, Kamisou Ichiro approached and sat beside Chen Nuo.

He glanced at Chen Nuo and Lu Xixi, then looked up at the dome.

With a soft sigh.

"It's dark now."

Almost as soon as he said this...

Swish!

The dome suddenly extinguished!

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[My sleep schedule got messed up, didn't update last night, this chapter covers yesterday's.

There will be more updates today.]

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