boyutpedia Chapter 296 The Impending Global Anomaly
Chapter 296 The Impending Global Anomaly
Heaven and hell are only a step apart.
Compared to plantations full of mutated marijuana, this place truly deserves to be called paradise.
At this point, the mutated vegetation surrounding the nuclear power plant had largely ceased its activity due to Xiao Wu's influence.
Although it has not yet returned to its original state, at least those previously aggressive plants are no longer aggressive.
The withered vines and shrubs stood there silently, like an eerie forest that had been paused.
As time passed, Xiao Wu finished eating, pulled out its tentacles from the ground, and slowly stood up.
When Lin Fan and his group arrived at the front of the administration building, they looked up at the giant octopus in front of them, and felt nothing but fear in their hearts.
Only Lin Fan remained calm as he watched the giant creature rise to its feet.
"Are you full?"
As if confirming his guess, Little Wu let out a low buzz at Lin Fan and excitedly waved its tentacles twice.
"Now that you've eaten, get back to work. Big Wu wants you to rendezvous with it and head to the next nuclear power plant."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Wu's tentacles paused for a moment, seemingly somewhat reluctant.
It was like a child who hadn't seen their family for a long time, and didn't want to leave after seeing them again.
"Stop dawdling."
But Lin Fan had no intention of asking the other party to stay. "We'll talk about it after we finish the work."
The little bird buzzed again, this time with a hint of grievance.
However, it still chose to follow Lin Fan's instructions, turning its massive body and moving in the direction the giant crow had left.
Rumbling--
Its massive body moved, each step accompanied by a dull tremor, but it remembered Lin Fan's instructions and carefully avoided the nuclear power plant buildings.
Lin Fan watched the giant black shadow recede into the distance, and then connected with the Great Crow in his spiritual sea:
"Xiao Wu has come to find you. You guys try to clear all the affected areas in the vicinity."
"Understood," Da Wu replied, then, as if remembering something, continued, "Big Brother, there's something I need to remind you of."
"explain."
"Based on my observations of the algae's consumption patterns, the global trend of accelerated evolution will not stop just because the radiation-eating algae have been eliminated."
Radiation-eating algae are just one catalyst; the real source lies at a deeper level. Eliminating radiation-eating algae can only slow down the rate of change in a localized area, but it cannot reverse the overall trend.
Lin Fan paused for a moment, then said, "You mean, the entire Earth will become like that?"
"It's not that it's become like that. It's that it's become more extreme."
Animals, plants, microorganisms—all living things will evolve at an accelerated pace under the impetus of this force.
The weak are eliminated, the strong are transformed. This process... is irreversible.
Lin Fan processed this information.
"And what about humans?"
"Humans are no exception," said the Great Crow. "In fact, human evolution has already begun. It's just that it's not yet obvious."
"How long will it take for the effects to become noticeable?"
"It's uncertain. It could take weeks, it could take months. It depends on individual differences and environmental factors."
Lin Fan didn't ask any more questions.
He turned and walked back to the administration building, his mind racing with calculations.
If what Da Wu said is true, then what we will face next will not only be zombies and mutated plants.
The rules of the entire world are changing.
He needs to gather his people and establish a stronghold before the rules change completely.
Raccoon City is one.
But one is not enough.
Back in the control room, Lin Fan picked up the communication equipment and contacted Night Owl again.
"Where are the people we sent?"
"We've already set off, taking I-84. We expect to arrive in four to five hours," Night Owl replied. "Boss, there's one more thing I need to report to you."
"explain."
"Over at Cheyenne Mountain, after seeing the giant beasts and the mutations in the plants, Campbell and his group have completely given up on the idea of seizing power."
Howard, on their behalf, officially signed the agreement, accepting our terms, and all members were integrated into Raccoon City's defense system.
"As expected," Lin Fan said. "Have they made arrangements for their people?"
"It's arranged. Combat personnel will be assigned to outer patrol teams, and non-combat personnel will be assigned to various departments according to their specialties. Howard himself will temporarily serve as a military advisor."
"OK."
"There's one more thing," Night Owl's tone became somewhat subtle, "about that memorial hall..."
"What memorial hall?"
"It's about... building the temple. Domingo said it's to commemorate the survivors of the apocalypse. Those survivors accepted this explanation, and construction has already begun."
Lin Fan was stunned for a moment.
Memorial Hall?
This Domingo is really something...
"Alright," Lin Fan said, "just don't turn it into a temple."
"Don't worry, I'll keep an eye on him for you."
"Um."
Lin Fan paused for a moment, then said, "There's one more thing you need to do immediately. Have the technical department prepare; I'll be holding a meeting when I get back to discuss the next strategic direction."
"Received. What's the topic?"
"Global evolution is accelerating," Lin Fan said. "This is not a short-term crisis, but a long-term trend. We need to adjust all our plans."
There was a moment of silence on Night Owl's end: "...Can this information be confirmed?"
"You don't need to know the source of this information, but I can tell you with certainty that it won't be long... the whole world is about to change."
Upon hearing this news, there was a brief silence on the other end of the communicator, before a long pause was followed by a reply:
"Okay, I understand."
Communication ended.
Lin Fan put down the microphone and turned to look out the window.
Little Wu's figure had disappeared on the horizon.
The area around the nuclear power plant was completely silent, with only the withered, mutated plants swaying gently in the wind.
Helen walked over, holding a printed data report in her hand.
"Mr. Lin, the radiation data from the nuclear power plant is out."
"How is it?"
"After the radiation-eating algae were cleared, the radiation levels were actually lower than before." Helen looked at the data, her brow furrowing slightly. "They're almost at normal levels."
"What do you mean?"
"It means... that during its growth, the radioactive algae absorbed and converted almost all the radioactive material produced by the nuclear leak." Helen looked up at Lin Fan. "This nuclear power plant is actually safe now."
Lin Fan raised an eyebrow.
"So, there are no more safety hazards here?"
Helen nodded: "Theoretically, that's true for now, but we still need to repair the power supply system. The reactor itself still has the power generation capacity. This place can become an independent energy base."
Lin Fan stared at the panoramic view of the nuclear power plant on the monitoring screen and remained silent for a few seconds.
Raccoon City is the base.
Nuclear power plants are energy bases.
We'll figure out a way to transplant that mutated marijuana plantation to the outskirts to serve as a natural barrier later...
This place is a natural base camp.
Of course, it's not very suitable for people to live in either.
"Miller," Lin Fan called out after a moment's thought.
Miller immediately came over: "Here."
"Are you and your people willing to stay here long-term?"
Miller looked at Lin Fan. Over this period of time, he had come to understand that the American government was completely unreliable.
Without even thinking, he replied, "Just give the order."
"it is good."
Lin Fan stood up.
"From now on, this nuclear power plant is under your command. Once the people from Raccoon City arrive, they will bring supplies and equipment. Your mission is to establish this as an outpost."
Miller straightened his back: "Roger that."
Lin Fan patted him on the shoulder and then walked towards the door.
"Mr. Lin, where are you going?" Helen asked.
"I might need to go back to Raccoon City," Lin Fan said. "There are some things that need to be dealt with in person."
He pushed open the door to the control room and walked into the corridor.
The roots that had grown wildly in the corridor had completely withered and died, making a crisp cracking sound when stepped on.
Lin Fan walked out of the administration building and stood on the steps by the entrance. Leaning against the door frame, gazing into the distance, no one knew what he was thinking at that moment.
But unseen by him, across the ocean, an even greater storm was brewing.
China, the capital city.
In a brightly lit conference room, a dozen people in military uniforms sat around a long table.
A world map was spread out on the table, with dozens of points marked in red.
The elderly man sitting in the main seat took off his glasses and rubbed his temples.
"Confirmed? The anomalies in North America have begun to spread towards the Pacific?"
"Confirmed."
A young officer stood up to report.
"According to satellite monitoring, the mutant spores off the west coast of North America have entered the Pacific Ocean with ocean currents. At the current rate of spread, they could reach the eastern coast of my country within two weeks."
Silence fell over the meeting room.
The old man put his glasses back on and his gaze fell on the location of North America on the map.
"Have you still not been able to contact Lao Lin and his family?"
"We have not been able to get in touch with them yet."
The old man remained silent for a few seconds.
"Try every possible way to contact them."
He repeated it again in an unquestionable tone.
"Use whatever means necessary to contact him."
"Yes."