Chapter 756: The Shelter
Li Yi, through this surviving squad, gained a rough understanding of the situation in World No.17. Before the emergence of bio-monsters, the world was relatively peaceful, with technological levels considerably higher than the previous Earth, especially in biotechnology, which helped humanity overcome many diseases. But ever since bio-monsters appeared, this world plummeted from the pinnacle of civilization to a low point.
But this was self-inflicted by the humans of this world. They developed bio-monsters that became so powerful they couldn't even handle them themselves. It is, in retrospect, rather laughable.
"So this World No.17 should be called the Wasteland Biochemical World." At this moment, Li Yi renamed this world.
"If a survival base and two million evolvers were transferred across worlds to here, with the evolvers' strength, clearing this world of bio-monsters and reclaiming the survival space shouldn't be difficult. No wonder Zhao Yongshan is particularly interested in this World No.17."
"Although this Wasteland Biochemical World is rotten, it still has its merits compared to the now crisis-ridden Earth."
Li Yi thought to himself.
Of course, there's another way to reclaim this world, which is to spread the cultivation method or genetic method here, cultivating evolvers or genetic warriors to let the local survivors fight against those bio-monsters, gradually developing and expanding the human population.
However, the latter requires a very long time.
With monsters all over the world, it's hard to achieve results without cleaning them for several decades or more.
Moreover, the ecosystem of this world has already collapsed, even if the people of this world defeated those bio-monsters, the future survival is a highly challenging task.
To completely recover, external aid is necessary.
"Alright, I've known all I want to know. Since fate brought us together, you've told me some intelligence about this world, and I promised to send you back to your residence safely. Where do you live, mark it out."
Li Yi waved his hand casually at this moment.
In the Immortal Dao Battleship, Red Girl immediately scanned a map within more than a thousand kilometers around, and then this map was projected in front of Du Peng, Huang Qiu, and others.
Upon seeing the map projection, Du Peng pointed to a mountain a hundred kilometers away: "Our survival place is here. This mountain used to be a military base, completely hollowed out inside, which was later transformed into a refuge."
"It's also the only place nearby that can resist the invasion of bio-monsters."
Li Yi nodded slightly: "Red Girl, proceed immediately."
"Yes, Master." The voice of artificial intelligence sounded, and then the Immortal Dao Battleship started, transforming into a tunneling light like a cultivator and flew towards the destination.
In just a few seconds, the Immortal Dao Battleship stopped.
"Master, the destination has been reached." The voice of Intelligent Brain Hongji sounded once again.
Upon hearing this, Du Peng and the others were instantly shocked.
Isn't this way too fast?
A hundred kilometers, from start to stop, in just a few seconds, and they didn't even feel any movement inside the battleship, such technology has subverted their cognition, they couldn't even imagine it.
However, the Immortal Dao Battleship is a combination of the cultivation system and the technology system. Not to mention them, even Li Yi, who hasn't read much, finds it hard to understand, but it doesn't matter, after all, Intelligent Brain takes care of everything.
After opening the hatch.
Li Yi stood up at this moment: "Let's go, everyone, remember to take your belongings."
With this reminder, they remembered and immediately took the two boxes of medicines and some important survival supplies they gathered this time, even though these things are considered junk here, they are still very useful to them.
Soon.
A cloud of Xiangyun, carrying several people, slowly descends from the battleship to the ground.
Looking at the white, soft Xiangyun beneath their feet, the members of this survival squad were a bit dazed.
Is this technology, or immortality?
Or perhaps it's both?
"Li Yi, no, Master Yi, pardon my boldness, but with your technological power and that mysterious unpredictable strength, those bio-monsters are as fragile as ants before you. Since you have come to this world, have you considered ruling this world?"
At this time, Du Peng summoned his courage and directly spoke, hoping to retain this otherworldly visitor, which might be an opportunity to change the fate of the world.
Upon hearing this, Li Yi immediately laughed: "Why should I rule this world? If I were willing, I wouldn't just be called Master Yi, but Master Taiyi, long ago, people would have called me Emperor Taiyi. What could ruling bring me? Power, status, wealth? Those are merely byproducts of strength."
"Besides, this world is too small to contain me."
"This world is too desperate, I wonder if you have any way to save this world?" Beside him, Huang Qiu also gathered the courage to ask.
At this moment, Xiangyun has already landed.
Li Yi stepped onto the desolate land like a desert and said, "I've already considered this question just now. Although I have the great divine powers of mountain shifting and sea filling, and calling the wind and summoning the rain, I cannot save this world with my own strength alone."
"Why is that?" Huang Qiu did not understand.
Li Yi said while walking: "To put it in a way that's easier for you to understand, I'm like a humanoid nuclear bomb without the radiation hazard. Even if I spend some time cleaning up the whole world, then what?"
"As soon as I leave, the bio-monsters will rise again. After all, the world is so big, there will inevitably be places that can't be cleaned, and the ecosystem of this world is already out of balance. Moreover, my personal power would permanently alter the landscape, the sky... at that time, it would be just another apocalypse."
Upon hearing these words, the group was shocked by the immense power of Li Yi, yet felt a silence about the changes to come in the world.
They weren't foolish; they understood Li Yi's meaning.
This was the same reason the high-ups were reluctant to use nuclear weapons in the past.
"You're an immortal and should have other means, right? I know we few survivors mean nothing to you; we might as well be dead. But if we die, it doesn't matter. However, all survivors in this world shouldn't just face extinction."
Du Peng looked at the shelter they were about to reach, feeling anxious. Once Li Yi left, he knew there would be no chance left in the future.
Li Yi said, "Strictly speaking, I'm not an immortal, just a mere martial artist. I'm skilled in fighting and killing, but saving the world isn't my strength. I have a friend who enjoys saving the world, but unfortunately, you haven't met him. Otherwise, he would gladly help you."
"But don't be too desperate. The coordinates of this world have been recorded, so hope still exists for the future."
"I'm afraid we won't see that day," Du Peng said with a bitter smile.
The others immediately looked dejected.
They longed for change but felt powerless. Although this time they succeeded in finding supplies and surviving, what about next time, or the time after that? Sooner or later, they'll be eaten by those monsters.
Li Yi's appearance was like a lifeline, making the drowning person eager to grasp it tightly.
Whether it was the power Li Yi displayed or the technology, they felt it might change everything for the better, even change this world.
Faced with the pleas of these survivors.
Li Yi understood their suffering; after all, he climbed up from the bottom himself, yearning for hope to change his fate. So he was glad to help some desperate people.
However, as his strength increased and his position elevated, he began to understand that small help changed nothing.
Under the crushing weight of the great trend, everything was so fragile.
But upon thinking again.
Fighting this world with hope is better than dying with despair. What if a miracle happens?
At this thought.
Li Yi paused his steps and said, "I won't stay long in this world. During this time, I can teach you the Evolution Method and Genetic Method. Although with this world's cosmic energy, the evolution can't reach a high level, reaching Spiritual Sense and killing those biochemical monsters is still possible."
"Whether you can forge a path for yourself to live depends on your future fate."
Upon hearing this.
The originally dejected group of four suddenly lifted their heads, eyes wide with shock, which then transformed into a joyous expression.
"Really, really? You're willing to teach me cultivation? How should we repay you?" Du Peng was too excited and became slightly tongue-tied.
"Repayment?"
Li Yi said with a smile, "Surviving in the future is the time for repayment. Cultivation only gives you the power to protect yourself, it won't change the world's structure."
"Let's go, take me to the shelter. To survive better, you need to grasp certain power. Your first step must be to take over this shelter and become the leader of all survivors, making them follow your arrangements."
"Seize power?" Xu Li, who hadn't spoken, changed her expression slightly.
As an older woman, she'd seen the brutal process of seizing power in shelters, bloody and cruel, even leading some shelters to extinction.
"The leader of this shelter is Zhang Ying. He has nearly a hundred armed personnel, real firearms, and several hundred managers large and small. If we seize power, many people will die..." Liu Gao said in a low voice.
They didn't doubt Li Yi could succeed in seizing power, but they were reluctant to see massive casualties in supporting a power grab at the shelter.
After all, survivors are valuable resources now.
"Is it necessary to do this?" Du Peng hesitated.
Li Yi asked, "What do you think of the current leader of the shelter?"
"Not great, but not bad either." Du Peng thought for a moment and said, "Of course, Zhang Ying can be quite indulgent at times."
"You can try to communicate with Zhang Ying and see if he is willing to unconditionally comply with my arrangements. If he is willing, some conflicts can be avoided. If he isn't, the old leader must disappear."
Li Yi said, "I don't have time to slowly mediate internal conflicts in the shelter. I prefer swift and decisive action, suppressing with absolute force, urging everyone to abandon unrealistic fantasies and follow my will forward."
"Perhaps the future path will lead you to destruction, or perhaps to renewal. And this is the meaning of change. Of course, you can also refuse and continue living in struggle as always. After all, change takes courage."
"I understand. I'll find a way to talk with Zhang Ying. If it doesn't work, then seize power." Du Peng took a deep breath and then hardened his resolve.
He could no longer hesitate.
Because many people can't wait any longer; this world urgently needs hope.