When they got closer, they realized that it was a huge lighthouse, about 50 to 60 meters high. There were a few more in the distance, but they were not there to guide them.
It emitted a dazzling light, like a small sun in the darkness, illuminating the entire area as if it was daytime.
Attracted by the light, countless mutated insects gathered near the lighthouse, but they were hit by the huge electric arcs from time to time and fell to the ground one by one.
The foundation of the lighthouse had been completely covered by the insect carcasses. Even after Luo Yuan and the rest had crossed the lighthouse, the number of carcasses on the ground had increased by 30 to 40 centimeters. They were afraid that the lighthouse would be completely covered by the carcasses by the next morning.
The lighthouse was like a huge insect vacuum cleaner, sweeping away almost all the insects nearby. Luo Yuan did not see many insects along the way.
After passing three lighthouses, the outline of the city gradually appeared in front of them.
This was a dark city. It was close to 8 PM, and the sky was already dark. However, the city in the distance did not have any light, and it was completely immersed in darkness. If it wasn't for the large number of chimneys in front of them spewing out large amounts of smoke, the group would have thought that the city had already fallen.
The air was filled with a pungent industrial odor. It was a little sour and a little choking. The smell seemed to be thicker and more pungent than before the apocalypse. Their noses and lungs, which had become a little spoiled by the fresh air, were not used to it. Many of them could not help but cough.
These industrial fumes were discharged into the air without any proper treatment.
However, at this moment, even the most extreme environmentalists would be cheering enthusiastically. At least among the group, many of them were sniffing from time to time, looking intoxicated.
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"What's that over there? A wall? "Luo Yuan asked curiously, pointing at a circle of shadows on the outskirts of the city.
Commander Xia's vision was not as good as Luo Yuan's, but he knew what he was asking about. "Those are carnivorous vines. They are very dangerous and can hunt like animals. We usually use them as a wall, which is better than a real wall. Although it can't stop the big mutated beasts, it can stop the small ones from entering."
The carnivorous vines were about five meters tall, with big mouths that looked like flowers opening and closing from time to time, exuding a sweet fragrance to attract prey. After the apocalypse, this type of plant was not rare. Luo Yuan had seen more than 10 types along the way, but he was still curious about the plant that was used as a wall.
They walked around and found the door. It was a huge wooden door that was six meters tall and five meters wide. The wooden door was tightly shut. As soon as they walked to the door, a voice came from a hidden speaker.
"Everyone stop. Who are you and what unit are you from?"
"We are survivors from outside!" Luo Yuan shouted. He did not want to cause any trouble.
The voice on the other side was stunned for a few seconds before it said, "Please show your pass to the camera and stay where you are for inspection."
Luo Yuan glanced around and found a few surveillance cameras. He jumped off the lizard, took out his identification and waited patiently. The guard at the door was very efficient. Half a minute later, the door opened slowly.
A group of four fully armed soldiers walked out.
One of them carefully checked the pass that Luo Yuan had handed over. He looked up at Luo Yuan and said, "This is yours. Where are the others? Everyone, come down and check. "
Perhaps it was the usual tough and commanding tone of the law enforcer, Luo Yuan felt a little uncomfortable. However, he soon felt better. He reminded himself that he was no longer in the wilderness, but the Reconstruction Area. Not everyone would listen to him, so he had to get used to it.
Everyone had to come down and take out their IDs. After comparing them with the photos on the IDs, the man said again, "There is no problem with the IDs. Unfortunately, there have been no survivors coming to Desert City for the past two months. Therefore, the service center has been canceled and all the work cannot be carried out. I'm afraid you can't enter the city today. You can only wait until tomorrow. "
"What are you talking about? We've come all the way here, and we're already at the entrance. Are we going to spend the night outside?" Before Luo Yuan could say anything, Lin Xiaoji said angrily. Everyone else looked upset too.
"I'm really sorry, but there's no other way. We can't do the most important quarantine work at night. For the safety of Desert City, we can't let you in," the soldier said with a serious face.
Lin Xiaoji wanted to say more, but Luo Yuan stopped him and said, "Don't say anymore, let's just stay outside for the night!"
"Thank you for your understanding!" the soldier said coldly.
The door was slowly closed again. Looking at the city in the dark, the excited mood became a little gloomy.
The group of people retreated a few hundred meters and chose a relatively flat place as their campsite for the night. They then picked up some dry firewood nearby and started a campfire.
The atmosphere was a little gloomy. Even Luo Yuan's face was gloomy. He understood that these were necessary procedures. They had been in the wilderness for a long time, and they might be carrying unknown germs, so it was impossible to let them in directly. However, it was one thing to understand, but when it actually happened to him, it made him feel extremely uncomfortable.
They chatted for a while and then went back to their own thoughts. They were going to enter the Reconstruction Area the next day, so they had to think about many things that they usually did not need to think about.
For example, work, and life!
These two ordinary words before the apocalypse were so beautiful now. Just thinking about it made them feel intoxicated.
Being happy about the war was just a character in a novel. For most people, being tired of war was a common thought. After all, they only had one life, and people always sought stability. The city not far away was so quiet and peaceful. Even outside the city, it was difficult to find a mutated beast. It was like two different worlds, one was heaven, and the other was hell.
They did not need to take risks here, and they did not need to be afraid! They could even go to work and get off work on time like before, which was a luxury that they used to think about.
The moon was very round that day, and the bright moonlight exuded a charming halo. Luo Yuan could not remember what day it was, nor did he know whether it was summer or autumn. He felt that it had been a long time since the apocalypse, so long that he had almost forgotten about it.
At that moment, Luo Yuan frowned slightly and recovered from his scattered thoughts.
The ground was shaking slightly, accompanied by a slight friction sound. The next moment, there seemed to be the sound of a building collapsing and people screaming. He suddenly stood up and looked into the distance.
The sound seemed to be similar to the desert worms that they had encountered before.
"Luo Yuan, what's wrong?" Huang Jiahui asked when she saw Luo Yuan suddenly stand up.
The rest of them did not have sharp hearing like Luo Yuan, so they did not know what had happened.
Luo Yuan shook his head and said, "Nothing."
They were too far away from the scene, and the worms were very elusive. Even if he rushed there, he would not be able to do anything. Moreover, it was impossible for the city to be defenseless.
The sound of buildings collapsing could be heard from time to time, and there were cries and screams. Even though they were a few kilometers away, Luo Yuan could still feel the fear and despair of those people.
The city's defense system was very efficient. In just a few minutes, gunshots and explosions could be heard, but they became muffled and weak after being diluted by the air.
Suddenly, Luo Yuan's expression changed. There was more than one worm coming.
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