Epoch of Twilight

When they got closer, everyone realized that it was a huge lighthouse, about 50 to 60 meters high, and there were a few more in the distance. Its function was naturally not to guide the direction.

It exudes a dazzling light, like a small sun in the dark, illuminating the entire nearby area as bright as day.

Attracted by the light source, countless mutated insects densely gathered near the lighthouse, and were immediately knocked down to the ground one by one by the huge electric arc that erupted from time to time.

The foundation of the lighthouse had already been completely covered by the corpses of insects. Even after Luo Yuan and his party passed the lighthouse, in just ten minutes, the corpses on the ground almost increased by another 30 to 40 centimeters. I'm afraid that by tomorrow's dawn, the lighthouse will be completely buried by corpses.

This lighthouse is like a huge insect vacuum cleaner, which almost wiped out all the nearby insects. Luo Yuan rarely saw insects on the following road.

After passing three lighthouses one after another, the outline of the city gradually appears in front of you.

This is a dark city. At this time, it is close to 8 o'clock in the evening, and the night is already thick, but the city in the distance has no lights at all, and is completely immersed in darkness. If it is not for the large number of dense forest-like chimneys in front, spewing out a lot of thick smoke , A group of people thought that the city had fallen.

The air was filled with a pungent industrial stench, some sour and some choking. These smells seemed to be stronger and more pungent than before the end of the world. This makes the nose and lungs that have become a little spoiled after inhaling fresh air very uncomfortable, and many people can't help but cough again and again.

These industrial exhaust gases may be discharged into the air without much treatment.

But at this moment, even the most extreme environmentalists would fanatically shout long live the industry. At least a lot of people in the group would sniff their noses from time to time, looking intoxicated.

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"What's over there? The wall?" Luo Yuan asked curiously, pointing to the shadows around the city.

Lianchang Xia does not have as good eyesight as Luo Yuan, but he also knows what he is asking: "This is a carnivorous vine. This thing is quite dangerous and can prey on food like an animal. We usually use it as a fence here. It is better than the real one. The fence works well, although it can't prevent those large mutant beasts, it can prevent some small mutant beasts from entering."

This piece of carnivorous vine is about five meters high, with big mouths like flowers on it, opening and closing from time to time, exuding a sweet and greasy fragrance, attracting prey to approach. After the end of the world, this kind of plants are not uncommon. Luo Yuan has seen no less than ten kinds of plants along the way, but he still took a few curious glances at these plants as a fence.

A group of people circled around and found the door. It was a huge wooden door six meters high and five meters wide.

"Everyone stop, who are you, what unit are you from?"

"We are survivors from outside!" Luo Yuan shouted, not wanting to cause trouble.

The voice on the other side was stunned for a few seconds, and then said: "Please show your pass to the camera, and stay where you are for inspection."

Luo Yuan glanced at it and found several cameras. He jumped off the giant lizard, took out his ID card and shook it, and then waited patiently. The efficiency of the guard at the gate was very high. After half a minute, the gate opened slowly.

A group of four soldiers came out fully armed.

One of them carefully checked the pass that Luo Yuan handed over, and looked up at Luo Yuan: "This is yours, what about the others? Everyone come down to check."

Maybe the tough and commanding tone of the law enforcement officers on the other side made Luo Yuan feel a little uncomfortable in his heart, but he soon let it go. He reminded himself that this place is no longer a wilderness, but a reconstruction area. Not everyone will act according to his face , he had to adapt.

Everyone had no choice but to come down, take out their IDs, and after comparing the photos of everyone with the IDs, the man said again: "There is no problem with the IDs, but unfortunately, there have been no survivors in Motu City for the past two months." Come here, so the service center has been cancelled, and all work cannot be carried out. I am afraid you will not be able to enter the city today, and you will have to wait until tomorrow."

"What are you talking about? We have come all the way here, and we have already reached the gate. Do we still have to sleep outside for one night?" Before Luo Yuan could speak, Lin Xiaoji couldn't help but said, with an angry look on his face, and the others also looked ugly. .

"I'm really sorry, this is impossible, especially the most important quarantine work at night can't be carried out. For the safety of Motu City, we can't let you in." The soldier said with a serious face.

Lin Xiaoji wanted to say more, but was stopped by Luo Yuan: "Stop talking, let's stay outside for one night!"

"Thank you for your understanding!" The soldier said with a cold face.

The door closed slowly again. Looking at the city in the darkness in front of him, his originally excited mood became a little dull.

The group retreated a few hundred meters and chose a relatively flat place as a campsite for tonight. Then they picked up some dry firewood nearby and lit the bonfire.

The atmosphere of the group was a bit dull, and even Luo Yuan's face was a little gloomy. He also understood that these were all necessary procedures. They have been in the wild all the time, and they may carry unknown germs on their bodies, so it is impossible for them to enter directly. But understanding is one thing, but when it really happens to oneself, it makes people extremely uncomfortable.

After chatting for a few words, everyone thought about their own thoughts. Tomorrow, I will enter the reconstruction zone, and I need to think about many things that I don't usually need to think about.

Such as work, such as life!

These two ordinary words before the end of the world are so beautiful today, and it is fascinating to think about them.

Joy at hearing the war is just a character in a novel. For most people, war weariness is a common idea. After all, there is only one life, and people always seek stability. At this time, the city not far away is so quiet and peaceful. Even outside the city, it is difficult to find a mutant beast. It seems that there are two worlds here and outside, one is heaven and the other is hell.

Here they no longer need to take risks, no need to be afraid! You can even go to and from get off work on time as before, which was a luxury that I thought about before.

The moon is very round today, the bright moonlight exudes a charming halo, Luo Yuan can’t remember what day it is today, and he doesn’t know if it’s summer or autumn, he always feels that it’s been a long time since the end of the world. Almost forgotten.

At this time, Luo Yuan frowned slightly, recovering from scattered thoughts.

The ground shook slightly, accompanied by a slight rubbing sound. The next moment, the sound of buildings collapsing and people screaming seemed to be heard in the distance. He stood up abruptly and looked into the distance.

The sound seemed to be similar to the desert bugs I encountered before.

"What happened to Luo Yuan?" Seeing Luo Yuan standing up suddenly, Huang Jiahui asked suspiciously.

Everyone didn't have Luo Yuan's keen hearing, so they didn't know what happened!

Luo Yuan shook his head and said, "It's okay!"

This place is too far away from the place where it happened, and the bugs are elusive, even if he rushes there, it won't help. Besides, it is impossible for this city to be defenseless.

The sound of the building collapsing came from time to time, and the cries and screams almost became one. The hysterical screams, even after several kilometers, Luo Yuan could still feel the fear and despair of those people.

The city's defense system is very efficient. In just a few minutes, the sound of gunfire and cannons rang out. After being diluted by the air, it became dull and weak.

But then Luo Yuan's face changed slightly, and there were more than one bug coming from here.