150: Headless mecha

"What is the New Realm?" Xu Jingzhe, his joy at seeing Zhang Manyue diluted by the System's warning, was very confused.

System: "Ding, the New Realm is a folded space that hasn't been damaged, but has automatically and naturally merged with the large external space. The fusion of the two has created an incomprehensible gravitational field, magnetic field, and strange space."

"You could be walking along a perfectly fine road, and in the next second, you might appear in an unknown place."

"Furthermore, deep within the New Realm, a person's sense of direction will disappear; you won't be able to distinguish north, south, east, or west. Leave quickly."

Xu Jingzhe was shocked; he pulled Zhang Manyue and prepared to turn back!

However, Gai had already arrived. The moment he stepped into this area, harsh static and warnings from his combat suit blared in his headset. He had no choice but to turn off his micro-headset and stop in his tracks.

His mechanical arm aimed at Xu Jingzhe, the palm retracted to reveal a dark cannon barrel. Then, the entire arm was detached and placed on his shoulder.

"To deal with two weaklings, I actually have to use my only shell; what a waste."

"However, to ensure there are no mistakes, you two scumbags can go on your way together!"

The environment here made Gai feel uneasy; his Tier 2 alloy kept alarming, urging him to leave.

Furthermore.

The metal palm and arm made of alloy were not functioning smoothly; the gears were lagging, which shocked him greatly.

The technology of Adam City was at the forefront on Blue Star; this was the first time his modified mechanical arm had experienced such a situation.

Pulling Zhang Manyue, Xu Jingzhe had no choice but to sprint deep into the New Realm.

"Die." Gai laughed cruelly and pressed the button.

"Pfft~"

The shell was fired, heading straight for the backs of Xu Jingzhe and Zhang Manyue. After flying for several thousand meters, with a 'clang', it landed without warning, becoming a lump of iron.

Gai's pupils contracted; he couldn't believe it.

What... is the logic behind this?

Is this cheating? Can it be played like this? Did he find a BUG in Blue Star?

Just then, the landed shell shuddered three times in a human-like manner.

Then.

"BOOM!"

With a loud explosion, a massive amount of energy suddenly erupted, and a visible air wave rushed in all directions.

Gai and his two companions were terrified out of their wits. This shell... did it take a little blue pill?

Why was the power so intense!

The three turned and ran, but it was too late. The energy struck, and the wind churned.

"Whoosh!"

Just as the energy swept towards Xu Jingzhe and Zhang Manyue, the two felt a blur before their eyes and suddenly appeared on a small mountain tens of miles away.

This feeling was just like a wormhole jump, covering tens of miles in a second.

It really shocked Xu Jingzhe and Zhang Manyue.

Xu Jingzhe looked back and down; the area where the shell exploded was a mess, a bottomless crater had appeared, and Gai and his companions were nowhere to be seen.

He wondered whether he should go back the same way.

But he was worried he wouldn't be able to return; as the System said, in this place, you never know where you'll end up in the next step.

He stood in place, not daring to move, and gazed into the distance.

The New Realm was indeed different from other parts of the Pollution Zone; the air was very fresh, mixed with various fragrances, the trees were sturdier, the leaves were as green as jade, and the flowers were as fiery red as fire.

The mountains and plains were covered with all kinds of fruits—red, green, pink, etc.—colorful and bright, seemingly ready to drip juice under the sunlight.

"Chirp, chirp~" A few small birds with blue feathers and pale yellow beaks flew over, landed on the branches, groomed their feathers with their beaks, and curiously sized up the two.

Looking at such lively birds, Xu Jingzhe seemed to think of something.

"Zhang Manyue, have you ever seen normal birds in the Pollution Zone?" Xu Jingzhe asked subconsciously.

Zhang Manyue recovered from the scenery, looked at the small birds, and shook her head: "No, this is the first time I've seen such pretty birds."

"However, those fruits smell so good; they must be delicious."

She licked her pink lips, eyeing the various fruits greedily.

Xu Jingzhe was about to step forward to pick a few fruits for Zhang Manyue, but he stopped.

"Big Boss, can we still turn back?" Xu Jingzhe asked in his mind.

System: "Ding, you cannot. You have already walked through a strange space, and you are no longer in the same 'rule' as the area you just left."

"You see it as only ten miles away, but in reality, you might have walked a hundred, a thousand, or even ten thousand miles! Turning back now is less likely to get you out of the New Realm than continuing deeper."

"From now on, no matter where you two go, it's best to hold hands to prevent getting separated if you encounter another strange space."

Xu Jingzhe: "..."

System: "Ding, but it's hard to say; you might not encounter any strange spaces if you keep walking and walk smoothly out of the New Realm."

Xu Jingzhe: "..."

"Hey, what are you spacing out for?" Zhang Manyue poked Xu Jingzhe with her finger.

"It's nothing." Xu Jingzhe turned back and smiled at Zhang Manyue: "From now on, hold my hand, and don't let go no matter what happens."

Although Zhang Manyue couldn't understand, she didn't ask further and held Xu Jingzhe's hand tightly, not letting go.

Xu Jingzhe walked forward with her hand, picked a bright red fruit, which had a rich fragrance that made one crave it.

"Here, for you." Xu Jingzhe wiped it casually on his clothes and picked one for himself too.

Taking a bite, the skin was thin and the flesh thick, a mouthful of fragrance exploded in the mouth, and the juice slid down his throat, sweet to the heart.

"Delicious." Zhang Manyue ate big mouthfuls, smiling like a child.

After eating three, Zhang Manyue stopped. Xu Jingzhe ate dozens before wiping his mouth satisfied, and the two walked hand in hand into the depths of the New Realm.

It was a desperate attempt; they had to see if they could get out.

The full moon rose in the east, stretching their shadows long.

They had been walking for two hours without encountering any strange spaces. But Xu Jingzhe still felt something was wrong; it was quiet, far too quiet.

There were no insect chirps, no bird calls, not even the rustle of leaves.

Everything in the New Realm seemed like a painting, everything appearing so unreal.

Just then, the two stopped at the same time and stared fixedly ahead.

Zhang Manyue drew her blade with her right hand, her body tensed, ready to strike at any moment.

Under the moonlight, a mecha stood there, its metallic luster speckled like the stars in the night sky. It was thirty or forty meters tall, but the only thing was that this mecha had no head.

Its thick, powerful mechanical legs were covered in vines up to the waist, and from the waist up, it was covered in green moss, obscuring most of the upper body.

On the chest, a faint red light flickered, like a beating life.

Even though this was clearly a Headless Mecha, Xu Jingzhe felt a chill down his spine; an extremely dangerous feeling enveloped his heart, refusing to dissipate.