Chen Ji and Zhou Wan walked out of the dormitory, with a palm-sized black kitten on their shoulders.

"Zhou Wan, tell me about the situation in the past three months."

On the way to the conference room, Chen Ji asked her.

"Well, it's not a lot, and the most important change is that the ability crystals are losing their power!"

Zhou Wan looked at him with a little worry in her eyes.

"Losing power? Can't sustain the energy consumption of an underground city? ”

Chen Ji thought carefully and sighed: "Energy is indeed the most important change. ”

After the sun went out, humans were forced to hide underground and use various energy sources to keep society running.

Including but not limited to oil, coal, geothermal, nuclear fission, etc.

Three years ago, researchers in Haicheng accidentally crystallized with their life abilities to create a near-inexhaustible source of energy that benefited humanity around the world, greatly reducing oil and coal consumption, and allowing them to build massive cities underground.

Even though the ground temperature is now minus 5 degrees, humans can survive and grow doomsday plants for food.

But in order to prevent the sun from going out again, countries around the world still built Doomsday bases underground, dug tunnels to the ground, and used geothermal energy as a backup energy source.

"Except for this, it's okay otherwise, oh yes, Lin Zhiyang is in the Xia Country, mixing with the people of the Dark Doomsday Society."

Zhou Wan said again.

"How dare he show his face openly? That's right, you've been missing for three months. Chen Ji smiled: "We just came back, this time we acted quietly and arrested him!" ”

There is a high probability that Lin Zhiyang knows where to go to the intersection of the Four Realms, or where the spatial rift of the Nine Domains is, and if he finds him, the matter will be half the battle.

The two were chatting and came to the upper conference room.

"Chen Ji is here?"

"Come on, sit down, Xiao Zhang, hurry up and make tea for Mr. Chen!"

There were already many leaders sitting in the conference room, and when they saw Zhou Wan and Chen Ji appear, they all smiled, their eyes were full of expectation, and they hurriedly beckoned him to sit down.

Three months is not long, but it is not short.

The meeting began quickly.

Everyone looked at him, and this meeting was also held because of him, Chen Ji cleared his throat and asked, "Can the three ability crystals still be used now?" ”

When he asked this, everyone's expressions became a little subtle.

Gao Liqun, the big leader of the Sea City Doomsday Base, replied to him a little helplessly: "After Zhou Wan left, the ability crystallization slowly lost its power for some reason. Then the day before yesterday, when Zhou Wan just came back, the ability crystallization completely lost its use value! ”

Chen Ji frowned.

Zhou Wan said: "I guess the change in the ability crystallization is because of my departure and return this time. ”

She looked at Chen Ji, which meant that the matter at the intersection of the four realms, even the change of the Nine Domains, Mu Xiaoxiao's trip to the intersection of the four realms, a series of factors superimposed, causing the ability crystallization to fail.

The last time Mu Xiaoxiao came to the doomsday world, she caused the ability crystallization to produce a mutation, which shows that the crystallization has a certain relationship with her.

Gao Liqun sighed softly, "We're trying our best to find a way, but I can reveal it to Chen Ji, we can't do anything at the moment!" ”

Chen Ji's heart sank.

No wonder they all had strong anticipation in their eyes when they saw him.

Gao Liqun continued: "Our research on the crystallization of supernatural energy has always only stayed at the application level, and we don't understand anything involved, whether it is physics, magic, laws, or mysterious principles! ”

Chen Ji nodded slightly: "I actually have a guess, the ability crystallization is a fragment of power formed after the collision of several worlds, involving the laws of the world, not to mention you, in the four worlds, no one can understand, in front of the world, the power of people is too small." ”

The crowd was shocked.

This is the first time that Chen Ji has publicly said to them that there is such a big event as the collision of four worlds.

Zhou Wan also looked at him, vaguely worried, was there no way to say these things?

Chen Ji said again: "Let me tell you about the other three worlds, as well as some of the things I have done recently, about Lin Zhiyang." ”

He decided to speak out.

Because the influence of the four worlds on each other is getting deeper and deeper, and there will be more changes in the future, so you can prepare early by speaking out early.

"The first world, the Divine Grace Continent, is the female phantom that appeared in the World Tree last time, and she is a goddess named Astana. At the same time, she had also purified the black petals that erupted from the sun......"

Chen Ji told them some of the situation.

Briefly introduce the three worlds, and then talk about the intersection of the four worlds.

Gao Liqun, Director Zhao, Wei Hong, Duan Zhengyan and others were very shocked.

It turns out that there is such a magical universe outside the universe where the earth is located, and the theory of the multiverse is correct.

"Four Worlds Collide ......"

Gao Liqun rubbed his temples, and after thinking carefully, he raised his head to look at Chen Ji, and said with a smile: "A major event like the collision of worlds did not destroy the earth on the spot, it seems that the luck of human beings is not bad!" ”

Everyone was stunned for a moment, and then they laughed, quite a bit bitter and happy.

"But there's one thing I don't understand."

"What's the matter?"

"That's why black flowers grow in the sun?"

Gao Liqun analyzed: "And from some phenomena, there is a will behind the destruction of the apocalypse represented by the black flower, a big villain, who is arranging the earth to be destroyed step by step!" ”

Chen Ji nodded slightly, this inference has actually always existed, Mu Xiaoxiao guessed it a long time ago, and wanted to find the mastermind behind the end of the world.

Later, after knowing that black flowers grow on the sun, this argument was not mentioned much, and everyone equated the mastermind behind the scenes with black flowers.

"Perhaps, the Shadow of Chaos has produced some changes in this world, and it has wisdom?"

"Possibly!"

Chen Ji's guess was agreed by Duan Zhengyan, and he said: "The people of the Dark Doomsday Society can gain strength from the black aura through some special methods, and the degree of distortion in their people is very large, and many of them no longer have the appearance of a human form, which is very weird. ”

"So rampant?"

Chen Ji was a little surprised, last time he had only seen people from the Dark Doomsday Society in Ameiken, but he didn't expect it to develop so rapidly now.

Even if they are so cautious, it can be seen that the Dark Doomsday Society has a great influence in many places.

"Yes, they operate in many places."

The ground is not under the control of the Doomsday Base, it is a state of chaos and disorder.

Haishi can be said to be the largest human settlement in the world, and even here there are people from the Dark Doomsday Society, and other places can be imagined.

Chen Ji said: "Regarding the power of black flowers, my suggestion is that you can study it, but don't try to master it. ”

"We understand it, and we've always been cautious."

"Also, about Lin Zhiyang who stole the Destiny Fragment."

Chen Ji said that he could rely on the black flowers and the fragments of the Mandate of Heaven to travel to other worlds.

Wei Hong was surprised: "This power to travel through the world...... Same as Chen Ji's? ”

"It's different."

Chen Ji said with a smile: "I can cross anywhere, but Lin Zhiyang relies on black flowers, and he can only cross at the weak point of space." ”

“…… In other words, if you find Lin Zhiyang, you can find the weak point of space? ”

Countless thoughts flashed through Gao Liqun's mind, and he quickly gave up again, sighing: "Even if we escape from this world, the other worlds will not talk about accepting us, and they will also suffer from the impact of the collision of the world. ”

"Still."

Before Chen Ji spoke, he said in high spirits: "It is still of great value to catch Lin Zhiyang, maybe our researchers can get some results because of this!" ”

Being able to travel through time and space has a huge impact on physics, many theorems have to be rewritten, qualifiers have been added, and a large number of physical rules only take effect in this universe.

But it is still unknown whether something useful can be researched from this.

Just like human beings can see the sun every day, but they can't directly study controlled nuclear fusion from the sun, and being able to travel through time and space does not mean that they have mastered the principle.

"Arresting Lin Zhiyang has become one of our next key tasks!"

Duan Zhengyan said.

"I heard that there are already clues about him?"

"Yes, not long ago, we got information that we saw him moving not far away, mixing with those people."

Chen Ji let out a "hmm" and didn't ask any more.

He asked some questions about energy, and knew that with the current reserves, such as grain, oil, coal, etc., the major doomsday bases in Xia Country would probably last a year and maintain half of the current population size.

But according to Gao Liqun, once there is no energy alternative within half a year, a large number of people will despair, they will fall into anxiety, thinking that they are the ones who have been eliminated, and at that time, the turmoil will not be suppressed.

"I'm going to see the Ability Crystal!"

Chen Ji stood up, this meeting doesn't need to go on, energy is the key.

"Okay, I'll take you. Wei Hong, you come along. ”

Gao Liqun immediately made arrangements, let Wei Hong, the leader of the research center, accompany him, and the others went to work separately.

Chen Ji and Zhou Wan came out of the conference room, and Huang Yuwen, the person with the driving ability, and several members of Zhou Wan's team came over and greeted Chen Ji one after another.

They will follow suit, and if Zhou Wan has any orders, they can directly let them do it.

"Tell me something!"

Chen Ji patted Huang Yuwen on the shoulder and said with a smile: "Your house has been moved in by a group of people from other worlds, and it has been living for a long time, three or four months. ”

"Huh?"

Huang Yuwen looked confused, his family? Wasn't his house abandoned long ago?

Chen Ji laughed, "Don't blame me for being good at making claims." ”

"How come, it's natural for Brother Chen to use my family's dilapidated villa...... Are we going to my house this time? ”

Huang Yuwen rubbed his hands, "It's not bad to go back, it's very commemorative!" ”

Kong Xiaomin gave him a roll of his eyes.

Chen Ji said: "The action is put aside for the time being, let's go and see the ability crystallization." ”

As soon as he mentioned the crystallization of the ability, the atmosphere immediately became different, and everyone, including Huang Yuwen, became serious.

The future of mankind is at stake, and it cannot be overstated.

"Brother Chen, please come here!"

Huang Yuwen made a gesture respectfully.

Chen Ji and Zhou Wan walked side by side, walking with them towards the elevator that led directly to the underground doomsday base.

On the way, Zhou Wan whispered to him: "Don't be too stressed, there will always be a solution to things." ”

Chen Ji knew what she wanted to say and shook her little hand.

The group descended to the Doomsday Base, which was thousands of meters underground.

After stepping out of the elevator, Chen Ji immediately saw the changes in the city:

More than half of the lights have been reduced, the city is much darker, all unnecessary lights are turned off, and each residential building is illuminated by only one headlight, and the lights are not turned on in the house.

In addition, the maglev train in the city runs much less frequently, and there are almost no private cars and electric vehicles, and bicycles are used instead.

People are also not relaxed as before, and most of them have lingering worries on their faces.

The underground city of tens of millions of people, which was already crowded, is now even more depressing.

Chen Ji's arrival has attracted the attention of many people, and being able to take the elevator directly up and down means that there are important tasks that need to be dealt with quickly.

"It's Chen Ji! And Zhou Wan! ”

The people immediately recognized them, and finally there was a little more excitement in their eyes, and they all gathered around.

"Uh, what's wrong?"

Chen Ji was surprised.

The last time he came, although it would have aroused curiosity, it would not have been as exaggerated as it is now.

The crowd grew, and everyone looked at him expectantly.

"That's right."

Gao Liqun was slightly embarrassed and explained: "In order to appease people's hearts, we publicized several technologies brought by Chen Ji at that time two months ago. ”

Chen Ji understood.

He has now become the base of the apocalypse of the sea market, and even the hope of humanity around the world, and everyone is looking forward to him once again to bring epoch-making technology!

No wonder Zhou Wan deliberately comforted him just now, making him feel too much pressure.

Gao Liqun also looked at him expectantly, hoping that he would stand up and say a few words, so that people would at least have an expectation in their hearts.

Just like three years ago, when Chen Ji, Zhou Wan, and Mu Xiaoxiao appeared as superpowers!

"Everyone!"

In the eyes of everyone full of expectation, Chen Ji said in a loud voice: "I believe that hope exists!" One day, we will see the vibrant sun rise, the world return to normal, and we will walk up from the ground and back to life on the surface! ”

After a pause, he said: "I believe in hope, and I believe in you, as long as you gather the strength of human beings, you will definitely be able to defeat this apocalypse!" ”

This is undoubtedly only a comforting word.

However, people who are now in the apocalypse need such words very much, and they also need a capable person like Chen Ji to say these words to inspire people.

The crowd was silent for a moment, then applauded.

Zhou Wan also applauded, biting her lip, tears rolling in her eyes, and after being pulled by Chen Ji into the maglev car, she leaned on his arms and asked him to wipe away the tears.

"Brother Chen, I believe in you too!"

Huang Yuwen, who was sitting on the seat in front of him, whispered, and the members of Zhou Wan's team, Kong Xiaomin, Zhu Gao, and Huang Xiao, all looked over together.

Chen Ji put his arm around Zhou Wan's shoulders and smiled at them.

Fifteen minutes later, the maglev train arrived at the power generation center, which was now thermal power generation, and the power center in front of it was where the life power crystals were placed.

The power center is not large, in a semi-circle shape buckled to the ground, and the inside is pitch black, but there are still soldiers stationed there, and after entering, I can see a few researchers, still making a final effort, trying to restore the power of the life ability crystal.

Chen Ji entered the core and saw a glass cylinder in a large pool, in which lay a muscular piece of flesh, which had lost its vitality but had not yet rotted.

"Life crystallized in a piece of meat?"

Chen Ji asked with some surprise.

"Yes!"

Wei Hong explained: "This piece of meat is even the mutant rat king's, it can continuously release power, so that the surrounding mutant mycelium can obtain energy, and after a series of changes, it will be transformed into the electricity we need." ”

"The mutated hyphae can only reproduce for about a month, and then they need to replenish energy...... Fortunately, the power it unleashes is amazing, and it can be used by human bases around the world. ”

"Of course, that's all in the past."

Wei Hong said with regret.

Relying on just a small piece of strange energy crystal, it can meet the energy needs of human beings around the world, which is simply the power of Genesis, and nuclear fusion is a younger brother in front of it!

Chen Ji thought for a while: "I'll ask Mu Xiaoxiao to come over." ”

It's time to ask the empress to come.

(End of chapter)