Although they were just two short diary entries, Tianyang seemed to be able to smell a strong smell of blood between the lines.
Judging from the contents of the diary, a large number of people poured into the underground shelter at that time. It is not difficult to imagine that the disaster struck suddenly and the original order had collapsed.
Even if the shelter had a limit on the number of people allowed to enter, in that situation, no one would follow the order or the rules.
This is a normal practice in order to survive.
only.
In this case, it is normal for conflicts to break out.
After reading these three diaries, Tianyang put down the electronic board and let out a sigh of relief.
Gao Xinghu said with a deep look in his eyes: "They used up every bit of their strength to survive."
"Unfortunately, reality is cruel. They did not survive in the end. Only these items were preserved as proof that they had lived."
Tianyang looked at the scholar and said, "If all the diaries are translated, can you give me a copy of the text?"
Jason smiled and said, "Of course no problem."
Tianyang nodded in thanks.
Another day passed.
That day, Tianyang was looking at the electronic board, which contained the real-time scene outside the base vehicle sent back by the reconnaissance team ahead.
Tianyang saw through the screen of the electronic board that the reconnaissance team had scanned the nearby area. Judging from the scanned chart, the terrain would gradually rise, and it seemed that the capital of the Dark Empire was built on a high ground.
Moreover, the electronic board showed that the temperature outside was close to zero degrees.
According to the calculations of the intelligent computer, the higher the terrain rises, the lower the temperature will be.
It won't be long before the temperature outside breaks zero.
certainly.
Whether it is the base vehicle, combat vehicle or the soldiers' protective clothing, they all have a constant temperature system.
The soldiers would not freeze to death outdoors.
But it should also be noted that the constant temperature system works indoors and inside the protective clothing.
If the temperature drops too much, the vehicle's armor, external equipment, and outer layers of protective clothing may freeze or frost.
Such an environment is not at all friendly to the expeditionary force.
By then, I'm afraid only the Ascendants will be able to function normally, and only those at the mid-level or above.
The physical fitness and star energy reserves of low-level Ascendants are not enough to support their activities in low-temperature environments.
In this regard, there is not much difference between low-level Ascendants and stronger ordinary people.
In addition to the low temperature, the dense forest also hindered the expedition.
As the terrain began to rise, forests appeared.
The forest is mainly coniferous, and the leaves are dark black. It is unknown whether these plants grew after the formation of the reverse world, or whether they are remnants of the original world.
In short, these plants have been frozen as hard as steel in the low temperature environment.
Even with the use of beam cutting equipment, it would still be quite difficult to clear a passage for the expeditionary force to pass through.
At this time, the base vehicle's radio sounded, and Lin Jianping invited the lords of each fortress and representatives of the church to gather in the conference room.
Tianyang put down the electronic board, changed his clothes, and went to the meeting room.
Lin Jianping held a meeting for everyone.
The general meaning is that, considering the current material and manpower resources of the expeditionary force, he believes that while clearing the coniferous forest and creating a passage.
It is also necessary to send an elite force to explore the highlands.
The harsh external environment is obviously difficult for ordinary reconnaissance teams to cope with.
Therefore, Lin Jianping hoped that strong men from each fortress would be willing to take on this mission and serve as the expeditionary force.
Find out the situation on high ground.
If the highland environment is not suitable for large-scale marches, then Lin Jianping decided to adopt the elite team approach, mobilizing strong masters including himself to form several teams to go deep into the royal capital.
after all.
If the high ground is not suitable for marching, it will be difficult for the soldiers to play a role even if they can barely reach it.
If we run into the black army again, it will only increase casualties.
This proposal was passed almost unanimously.
During the following self-introduction session, Tianyang remained silent.
It’s not that he doesn’t have the courage or doesn’t want to take on the exploration mission.
But he doesn't want to be too prominent.
Some time ago, in the city where the temple was discovered.
Tianyang led the Lieyang Castle team to explore the route and clear out the illegal immigrants.
Enough contributions have been made.
Considering that his Lieyang Castle was just a small fortress, Tianyang didn't want to give people the impression of "competing for performance".
Soon, the reconnaissance mission was taken over by a fortress.
The mission was undertaken by White Frost Castle. As the name of this fortress suggests, you know where it is located.
White Frost Castle is located on the northern edge of the Westland. It is cold all year round, so the people of White Frost Castle are naturally more resistant to cold.
Compared with other fortresses, they were indeed more capable of accomplishing this task, so Lin Jianping did not object.
soon.
The White Frost Castle team set off.
It was a team consisting of a Heavenly Rank General and six officers ranging from rank 5 to rank 6.
Such a team would be able to break out even if they encountered a large army of criminals.
Therefore, Lin Jianping was not worried.
After the White Frost Castle's reconnaissance team set off, Tianyang and others remained in the conference room, watching the images captured by White Frost Castle in real time through the room's projection screen.
Considering the dense trees and the time-consuming and laborious clearing, the White Frost Castle team did not use magnetic vehicles.
They marched on foot.
Of course, they are all mid- to high-level Ascenders, and even if they are not Hunters, their leg strength is not much inferior to that of Charioteers.
The suspended filming machine provided by Sky Castle is powerful enough to keep up with the team's speed and avoid being left behind.
Therefore, Tianyang and others could easily see the situation on the high ground in the conference room.
After passing through the coniferous forest with many trees, in front of the White Frost Castle team was a gently undulating valley.
Seeing this, Lin Jianping's previously furrowed brows gradually relaxed.
The expeditionary force can still pass through this kind of terrain. If it is an undulating hilly terrain, then he will have to consider the plan he mentioned just now.
After the White Frost Castle team briefly contacted and reported to the conference room, they rested for a while and then continued on their way.
In the conference room, Tianyang glanced at a set of numbers next to the screen.
Now, the temperature in the valley is minus 48 degrees Celsius.
It's very cold, but still within an acceptable range.
"It seems that the expeditionary force can still go up there, but it will be more difficult to clear a passage through the woods."
Tianyang wondered if he could let the elite and strong men enter the royal capital first, and then let the main force of the expeditionary force catch up
At this moment, a soft cry was heard from the screen.
Then the atmosphere in the conference room became a little solemn.
Tianyang looked up and saw on the projection screen in front of him that the White Frost Castle team had stopped.
After they advanced for hundreds of kilometers along the valley that was like a passage, they found a huge crack across the road ahead. It was unknown how long the crack was, and its width was also despairingly large.
On the light screen, you can't see the other side of the crack at all.
They could only use the flares fired into the sky by White Frost Castle to vaguely see the outline of the mountain in the distance.
At this time, the camera began to move forward. It should be the members of the White Frost Castle controlling the suspended camera to observe the situation under the big crack.
When the camera came to the top of the crack and filmed downwards, Tianyang saw that the rock wall below was not vertically steep.
There is a winding mountain path leading to the underground abyss.
And below the abyss, a red light and shadow can be vaguely seen, and there seems to be a lava river underneath.
The suspended camera is constantly moving.
Suddenly, Tianyang stood up: "Stop!"
The camera immediately stopped moving.
Lin Jianping and others looked towards Tianyang.
Tianyang stared at the screen and said, "There looks like a city down there."
"Where is the city?" a member of the White Frost Castle asked on the screen.
"In the lower left corner of the screen, there is a ground platform extending out of the void. Look to see if there is a city on it."
With Tianyang's reminder, everyone saw that there was indeed a ground platform as big as a fingernail under the crack, with the outline of some buildings vaguely visible on it.
Unfortunately it is too blurry to be discernible.
At this time, Gao Xinghu said something to a scholar next to him. The scholar nodded, took out an electronic board and operated it for a while.
The image on the screen was captured and processed to make it relatively clear. The scholar then projected it onto the screen and also sent a copy to White Frost Castle.
After it became clear, I could finally see that it was indeed a city.
You can see countless towers, countless palaces, and many majestic city walls there.
However, whether it is the towers, palaces or city walls, they all give people a distorted feeling.
It was as if those things were made of flesh, blood and bones.
"Look, this royal capital, could it be a city of flesh and blood?" A city lord expressed what everyone was thinking.
Gao Xinghu said: "It is also possible that it is the red light from the depths of the abyss that gives us this feeling, but we have to go there in person to confirm the details."
On the screen, the general of White Frost Castle smiled proudly and said, "It's easy. We will take care of it."
Lin Jianping did not object, but only reminded them to be careful.
If there is any danger, withdraw immediately and make long-term plans.
A moment later, the White Frost Castle team found a narrow path down the mountain and began to go down the mountain.
Looking at the screen, to the right of the White Frost Castle team was a dark rock wall, and to the left was the void.
The mountain road they walked on was less than one meter wide at its widest, and in some narrow places, people could only pass sideways with their backs against the mountain wall.
Lin Jianping shook his head as he watched: "It seems that there is no need for the expeditionary force to go up the mountain anymore."
This is the truth.
Even if the city below the crack is indeed the capital of the Dark Empire, without any flying equipment, the expeditionary soldiers can only walk to the capital.
Walking on such a mountain road, if attacked, it would cause heavy casualties.
It would be better to follow Lin Jianping's previous idea and mobilize the elite warriors from each fortress to form several teams and enter the royal capital.
At this moment, the general of White Frost Castle on the screen suddenly shouted, "Everyone, stay close to the wall and find something to hold yourselves in place!"
In the conference room, no one knew what was going on.
Suddenly, the camera began to shake violently, and then a gray gas roared up and occupied the entire screen!