doomsday exile

Antarctica has volcanoes.

Even though the continent is covered in thick ice, it wasn't here in the first place.

The area of ​​Antarctica is about a quarter of that of Asia, which is not small. It ranks fifth among the seven continents. Is it possible that such a large piece of land does not have volcanoes?Of course it is impossible, but because of the special climate, many volcanoes are in a dormant period.

There are two most famous active volcanoes, one of which is the Erebus volcano in the Ross Sea, with a height of about 800 meters. There is a lava lake in the middle of the crater, and white smoke can still be emitted slowly in a field of ice and snow. .

Another volcano is even more famous. It erupted in 1967, causing the destruction of three nearby scientific research stations.

Fortunately, there were signs before the volcanic eruption. It is said that the penguin seals were more accurate than human predictions and ran faster than scientists, so the volcanic eruption did not cause casualties.

"...but Antarctica has more volcanoes hiding under the ice?"

Lu Di was a little dumbfounded.

There are series of everything under the thick Antarctic ice.

"The volcanoes discovered so far are concentrated on the continental margin of Antarctica, extending from the Antarctic Peninsula to the Ross Sea Ice Shelf ... This is one of the longest and largest volcanic belts in the world."

As the red trapezoidal markers representing volcanoes lit up on the Antarctic map, Lu Di was dumbfounded.

This is almost a third of the continental outline of Antarctica, right?

"This discovery is mainly from the satellite detection report in 2017. In that year, 91 new volcanoes were discovered...the total number of recorded volcanoes is now about 140, which may not be all."

Yanlong's metal ball floated next to the projection of the computer terminal, and explained to Lu Di seriously that it was the combined effect of these volcanoes that split the Antarctic continent from the ancient continent.

Lu Di was right when he thought about it. If there were not enough active crustal activities and enough thrust, this continent would not have drifted to the Antarctic!

"Many volcanoes are under the ice, under the sea water ... if you don't use satellite detection, it is difficult to find."

Lu Di's expression of staring at the map changed. He seemed to see a fat penguin with a ring of explosives hanging around his neck, waddling towards him.

Don't dare to touch, dare not touch!

Lu Di asked cautiously: "Uh, I mean what if! If all these volcanoes erupt..."

"You don't have to wait for the meteorite to come." Yan Long said succinctly, everyone should get on the boat, and those who should go to the underground shelter should squat underground, just let fate.

"So scary?"

Lu Di felt his head buzzing loudly.

"Is the volcanic ash blocking the sun? Or is the melting snow and ice raising sea levels?"

The metal ball "pointed" up and down twice on the spot with great movements, and Yan Long emphasized: "Yes, once this dormant volcanic belt in Antarctica enters an active period, it means that the entire earth has entered a new round of major changes. , and even the splitting of the existing continents is possible... and the sea water will rise, and the coastal areas will be completely submerged."

The mall is on the coast.

Although several entrances to the underground shelters are located in relatively high-altitude satellite cities, it is not a good thing for the entire city to be submerged for a long time.

"Probably not, I just... saw a little bit of red." Lu Di stretched out his little finger and gestured.

Yan Long stared at the work report at Taoyuan Station, and said in a deep voice: "The number of thermophilic bacteria in the lake has doubled compared to half a year ago, so there is obviously a problem.

"

Lu Di said nervously: "I didn't feel anything strange here. Besides, this is an inland area, far away from the coast, and the Vostok Subglacial Lake is a closed lake, isn't it?"

Yan Long was silent for a minute, and then reminded Lu Di: "The ice here is 1 meters thick."

It is very solid ice.

Lu Di was speechless. In front of this natural barrier, unless the volcano directly erupted and destroyed part of the ice structure, he could "see" nothing.

"Also, the scientific research station discovered thermophilic bacteria in the lake water samples of the subglacial lake very early on. It is suspected that there is an ecosystem similar to deep-sea hot springs. The formation of such 'hot springs' itself means that there is a relatively weak lake bottom. The rift ... is evidence of continued crustal activity."

Although it cannot be said that there are volcanoes at the bottom of the lake, it is enough to prove that the Antarctic continent sleeping under thousands of meters of ice and snow is not dead.

Just as scientists from various countries have studied, Antarctica is like a planet with an atmosphere made of solid ice, and it is "alive".

"The abnormal growth of thermophilic bacteria was observed at Huaxia Taoyuan Station. Is this the reason for Delta's attack?"

"I'm afraid not."

Yan Long was very calm, and his attitude made Lu Di barely calm down.

For so many years, this penguin in Antarctica has been walking slowly without blowing up. How can it be said that it will go to the sky?

"Crustal activity is a normal phenomenon. The increase in the number of thermophiles does not mean that the volcano will erupt. The Taoyuan station is just a routine record. Even if it is not reported to other scientific research stations, they will find it sooner or later. This is not a big deal. secret."

The metal ball spun half a circle, floated in front of Lu Di and continued, "Why did Delta attack Taoyuan Station, let's put this matter aside for now. What we need to know is whether the Antarctic volcanic belt is really abnormal."

"You mean—"

Lu Di reacted quickly, his expression changed.

Yan Long said in a deep voice: "Yes, the spiritual body can cause resonance. You and I have touched that field, and we know exactly what kind of feeling it is. If the Antarctic volcanic belt continues to sleep, it will be very difficult to wake it up. If the volcanic belt enters a period of normal activity, it is like a sleeping giant turning over and in a light sleep state. At this time, an external cause is applied to pull the string from low to high... Yes, a spiritual body may not be able to do it Now, what about ten? How about fifty?"

Delta holds the key to destroying the world.

——It doesn't need high technology at all, it just needs to wait for a suitable opportunity, and then rely on its own ability to do it.

Lu Di's face was very ugly.

"I'll check in that direction!" Lu Di turned around and was about to float out.

"Don't worry, you will fall into a trap."

Yan Long's warning made Lu Di barely regain his composure.

He looked at Yan Long's request for a satellite detection report—it was not difficult. After the accidents at the Huaxia Taoyuan Station and the Federal Scati Station, several satellites began to participate in the search and rescue work. the Hengduan Mountains and the Ross Sea Ice Shelf.

Ten minutes later, Lieutenant Colonel He returned to the car. He obviously saw the news of Yan Long's application and came to ask what was going on.

Yan Long recounted Lu Di's discovery. Of course, he used words more carefully. He was not sure that Delta really had this kind of power, but just put forward a point of view.

"...With the characteristics that the spiritual body can hide, it is actually very strange that Delta's headquarters are in the Antarctic. In the mountain, now it seems that staying in Antarctica may actually have another purpose."

"Coercion of human beings?" Lieutenant Colonel He laughed angrily.

"No."

Yan Long was silent again.

Lu Di was already quite familiar with Yan Long, and he knew that even Yan Long himself was not sure about the meaning of the answer at this time.

"Humans currently have no powerful means of destroying them - Lu Di and I don't count. We can only deal with two spiritual bodies at most. If other spiritual bodies want to run away, they can't be stopped at all."

Yan Long's tone was heavy and slow, Lieutenant Colonel He understood what he meant.

Delta will not threaten human beings, just like human beings will not negotiate with bread, it is not necessary.

"But exterminating humans will not do them any good." Lu Di said puzzled.

Human beings are the breeding grounds of Delta's spiritual body, and they are also the raw materials for canning in their mouths.

Chen Yan crawled out of the sleeping bag, his hair was messed up, and his eyes were straight, he said: "This is not a movie. If you are bored, you will destroy the world?"

"Beep, beep—"

The computer terminal beeped in rapid succession.

Everyone stopped talking and looked at Yan Long's computer terminal.

The metal ball flew back quickly and opened the received file.

Then a red alert symbol appears on the screen.

***

Fierce and violent winds blew across the ice fields.

On a cliff protruding from the Hengduan Mountains, an almost invisible gray circular silhouette swayed slightly in the wind.

At this time, a person wearing a full set of winter protective clothing stepped on the snow and stepped out. His movements were affected by the heavy clothing, making him appear clumsy.

"Mars, what news did you receive today?"

Gray Shadow spoke suddenly, his voice was very strange, like the sharp tone of the wind passing through a stone cave, and he spoke German.

"Several nearby scientific research stations exchanged news, and they seemed to have discovered an abnormality in the volcano."

Mars' voice trembled a little. He didn't know if he was afraid of the content of the words, or because the wind was too strong here, and he was afraid that he would be swept away if he was not careful.

It is not difficult to eavesdrop on the communication between scientific research stations, as long as you find a place with a suitable distance and no mental influence.

Mars was a member of the scientific expedition team seven years ago, and he was very familiar with these devices. Later, with financial support, he worked out a communication station for eavesdropping.

"Huaxia Station seems to have issued a retreat notice." Mars tried to keep his voice stable, and he lowered his head and said, "Other scientific research stations... will leave one after another in ten days at the latest. Modern satellite detection is very developed, and volcanoes Liveliness cannot hide from these eyes hanging in the sky."

The gray shadow said slowly and sharply: "The one who attacked the Federal Scati Station yesterday... didn't come back, and its breath disappeared."

The pause in the middle of the speech is actually a short, odd pronunciation that sounds like a rubbing noise.

But Mars knew that was the name of a spirit body.It is likely to be the second spirit body killed by Huaxia ghost after Richard.

"You didn't pay attention to the news sent by your student Lin Beitang. Now your student is dead, and my subordinates are also dead." When Huiying mentioned Lin Beitang, he pronounced it in Chinese, but the accent was very strange, obviously unfamiliar this language.

Gray Shadow speaks German in order to communicate with Mars.

"I'm angry that humans are running amok in the Vostok area, we have to put up with them, it's like a swarm of ants crawling around in front of our house all day, and now it's time for us to get rid of them, and the plan is not going well."

The gray shadow floated in front of Mars, and a hideous shadow appeared in its outline.

After a flash, Mars lowered his head in fear.

"As you said, these humans are just reptiles. As long as the Antarctic volcanic belt erupts, their fate is already determined. It doesn't make much difference whether they die here or elsewhere."

Mars said in awe, "Now as long as that Chinese ghost dares to come, it will fall into our trap..."

"He won't come."

Gray Shadow said coldly.

Mars was taken aback for a moment, and wanted to say something, but the gray shadow looked into the distance, and his voice became deeper and deeper.

"Seeing the energy data, he will know that he is late and cannot stop..."

"It's impossible for the ghost to do nothing!" Mars said hastily.

Mars knows the so-called heroes very well, even if he knows it can't be done, he will still do it.

"I'm not talking about ghosts. Your eyes are only on ghosts, and you forgot the other thing I once drew your attention to?" Gray Shadow said angrily.

His voice blended with the cold wind, gradually turning into a strange roar.

Mars knew that the gray shadow was still talking, but he couldn't hear it, nor could he understand it.

"Biological AI?"

Mars didn't understand why Huiying cared so much about a biological AI in Huaxia, what else could the AI ​​do?

The biological AI of the Earth Federation Headquarters has proved that this kind of thing is another mechanical and rigid intelligent assistance system, so there is no need to worry about it.