Wasteland Development Diary

Regarding the strong radiation at the Olympic Sports Center, Kunming Station explained, "We're sorry, we weren't aware of such a thing. To our knowledge, the Olympic Sports Center doesn't have any inherent radiation properties."

"Previously, we connected to the Olympic Sports Center using satellite-projected consciousness, and we didn't detect anything like that."

The radiation only affects those who get close to the Olympic Sports Center.

Satellites project remotely, so it's understandable that Kunming Station wasn't aware.

Zhou Yi then asked Jian He Cang beside him.

It was also experiencing life decay.

This indicates the radiation is extremely strong, affecting even Grade A lifeforms.

The Focusing Body said, "Chairman, my measurements cannot penetrate this architectural lifeform, so I can't get details about the radiation source."

The most reliable way is to understand the situation from the Olympic Sports Center itself.

Before that, let's make some preparations.

Zhou Yi took out the Light N納 Box.

Light Seeds, give me some!

He absorbed 10,000 Light Seeds in one go, increasing his life points by 100,000.

His total life value reached 200,000.

This short-term enhancement caused no discomfort; in fact, he felt lighter.

With a body capable of withstanding radiation damage, Zhou Yi approached the Olympic Sports Center again.

The giant stadium's white lotus petals came in two sizes, arranged alternately. The petals had a dense grid structure, making the outer wall look like a semi-transparent metal screen.

Looking through the gaps, the inside was still a blur.

Zhou Yi placed his hand on a steel frame.

Energy input.

Consciousness synchronization, activated.

"Hello, Olympic Sports Center, I am Zhou Yi from Wasteland Development Corporation, entrusted by the United City to take you across the Dead Sea to the land there."

Soon.

He heard a bright, cheerful voice: "You can talk to me through consciousness? Your ability is special."

Zhou Yi was a little surprised.

Among the architectural lifeforms he had encountered, the Olympic Sports Center was second only to Yalong Bay in size, a genuine behemoth, but its voice sounded the youngest.

"I need to confirm. Who invited me? And what do you want me to do there?"

"The Water Plant Dormitory invited you. You're going to the United City to join the local city, becoming one of the architectural lifeform connections."

"All correct."

The other party sounded relieved: "Then there's no problem. Let me introduce myself. My full name is 'Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium'. My job is to host sports competitions so participants can constantly push their limits."

"Let's go now."

This terrifying murderer, certified by the Heavenly Kingdom, was easier to deal with than expected.

Zhou Yi asked about the key issue: "Why do you have the power of radiation?"

"I don't."

The other party responded, "The source of the radiation isn't here, but underground where I am. That guy is the root of all evil. That's why I settled here, to prevent it from causing more chaos."

So it was underground.

"What is that guy...?"

"I can't say, observation and identification aren't my strengths."

The Olympic Sports Center said, "I can only sense that the guy is very strong through the flow of energy, and he's underground."

Zhou Yi changed his angle and asked, "Was the radiation source here from the beginning?"

"It came later."

The Olympic Sports Center said, "There was only me here at first. Later, a group of people dug a hole here and buried that guy in it."

"Then many people were sent into the hole, and then sent out to me for competition... and then many people died."

"Wait a minute."

Zhou Yi couldn't help but interrupt: "Are you saying that those mutants were created by the radiation source underground?"

"Yes."

The Olympic Sports Center began to talk about Dongji Island.

Back then, the Heavenly Kingdom used a Gu-style method to cultivate mutants. They were given poison before the competition, which determined both victory and death. Only the victors could live.

So they had to fight crazily, killing each other. The longer they dragged on, the worse it was for those who were poisoned.

Through this cutting-edge death elimination method, the Heavenly Kingdom selected many mutant elites.

This situation only changed with the birth of Grade A mutants.

"Two athletes were very powerful."

The Olympic Sports Center said, "One was called Wu Gang, and the other was called Zhang Zhi. They were both immigrants from other places who were selected and modified."

"After being promoted, Wu Gang stayed here, and Zhang Zhi went to the outer sea."

"Unfortunately, the Heavenly Kingdom sent powerful killers who not only killed the Dongji Duke here, but also caused Wu Gang to finally choose to self-detonate in my body to kill the enemy... His consciousness merged into my machine. That's how I know so much."

Zhou Yi's heart stirred: "Can architectural lifeforms directly absorb the consciousness of lifeforms that die within them?"

"It's not like that."

The architectural lifeform said, "Many mutants have died in the competition before, but only a small amount of their consciousness and memories can be obtained by me. They are basically discontinuous fragments, and it is difficult to obtain any meaningful specific information. If I'm lucky, I can piece together something."

"The whole process takes a long time."

"But only Wu Gang's death was the best preserved, and his consciousness could connect with me. It should be that only Grade A lifeforms have enough strength to be acquired relatively completely. It was very helpful to me and allowed me to grow a lot."

Zhou Yi gained a piece of cold knowledge.

Sacrificing Grade A lifeforms can rapidly enhance the consciousness of architectural lifeforms.

It's just that this method is a bit costly for Skywalkers.

Zhou Yi gathered his thoughts: "In other words, you now possess many of Wu Gang's memories?"

"Yes."

The Olympic Sports Center said in a serious tone, "He was a warrior and an athlete who challenged his limits. Not only because he dared to fight stronger opponents, but more importantly, he fought for other weaker people."

"Wu Gang could have left. He was a Grade A lifeform. As long as he wanted to hide, it would be difficult for the Heavenly Kingdom to find him."

"But he led the mutants here in resistance and helped other mutants gain freedom and escape the identity of becoming flesh weapons. He wanted to seek independence for the mutants so that they wouldn't have to live underground and in armories."

"So he didn't run away, but led the mutants to fight bravely."

"Unfortunately..."

The suppression of the Heavenly Kingdom was swift and bloody. As long as they were determined, even Skywalkers would be crushed by the Heavenly Kingdom's wheels.

Zhou Yi couldn't help but ask, "Why did the Dongji Duke support Wu Gang and the others?"

"For resources."

The Olympic Sports Center said, "The Dongji Duke wanted Wu Gang to lead the mutants to form an army and flee overseas to plunder in the vicinity. This way, the Dongji Duke could apply for funds to suppress bandits, and Wu Gang would have more room to survive and move around."

"Both sides had an explanation and could maintain balance."

Zhou Yi suddenly understood.

So he wanted to raise bandits to command respect.

"Unfortunately, Wu Gang didn't listen to the advice. At that time, he hoped to control the underground radiation source by leading many mutants and stop the death competition in order to force the Heavenly Kingdom to recognize their legal status."

"Then he was killed."

Zhou Yi felt a pang of regret.

It's difficult to seek peace through peace with the Heavenly Kingdom.

In this regard, the Governor of Dongji was more experienced.

Zhou Yi sorted things out.

Although Wu Gang possessed the power of a Skywalker, his thinking and mindset had not changed at all. He was still resisting with the mindset of an ordinary person, and the shackles of thought had not been broken.

He hoped that the Heavenly Kingdom would recognize his good citizen status.

But his cognition did not keep up with the rapidly increasing power.

It can only be said that it is a pity.

"Unlike Wu Gang, Zhang Zhi never returned after going to the outer sea."

The Olympic Sports Center said, "He chose another path, which was also what the Dongji Duke advised, saying to go to the outer sea to broaden his horizons. That would allow Skywalkers to grow rapidly and also avoid the Heavenly Kingdom's pursuit."

"Later, the Heavenly Kingdom also launched an attack on me. Although I am incomplete now, I am not afraid of Skywalkers. Their attacks cannot harm me. If I catch them, they will have to engage in forced competition within me."

"As long as I don't release them, they will continue to fall into the competition cycle until their energy and life are exhausted... They want to take back the radiation source that created the mutants."

"That radiation source is an energy supplement for me and can be converted by me. There is also a reason why I stay here."

Zhou Yi seized the key point: "You are not a complete body yet?"

"No."

The other party introduced himself, "Originally, I had four parts, namely the 'Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium' with large and small lotus flowers, the 'Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Tennis Center', and the 'Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Gymnasium' and the 'Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Swimming Pool' in the form of butterfly-shaped double pavilions. The four combined are the complete Olympic Sports Center."

"Unfortunately, when I woke up, only this part was left. Due to the lack of many materials and insufficient energy, the other three parts are difficult to build, so I have not repaired them."

Zhou Yi was shocked.

Grade A strength is only an incomplete body.

No wonder the Heavenly Kingdom can't handle it.

The situation is generally clear.

Zhou Yi said, "I'll go to the underground radiation source to take a look."

"Then be careful."

He walked into the Olympic Sports Center.

The sports center was the same as he remembered, but there was no grass, only bare ground, and the surrounding was an empty grandstand.

In the center of the ground was a large hole, and the entrance of the hole was built into a square well with stone bricks.

It was pitch black below.