Technological practice: leading the human race to the stars

Chapter 253 Past and Future

"Do you know why I built this secret base?"

"Appreciate further details."

Commander Chen input a command at a place in the circular walkway, and a row of benches appeared at his feet.

It turned out that this base was an idea he had conceived when he was young. At that time, in order to avoid the source beasts, people came up with various methods of city construction, and the circular underground city was the most popular one.

However, later on, the design concept of the mechanical city proposed by the white-robed old man Li Ru came out, which made it possible for people to move around under the sun every day without having to confine themselves underground.

His slogan is also very loud: "Strive for more freedom for humanity."

At that time, Li Ru was also very young, and he had fought side by side with him in several large-scale battles against source beasts.

When someone advised him not to be so aggressive and just manage his Source Warriors, he refused:

"As a general, you should lead the troops. How can I stay in the dark while humanity is in such a disaster?"

Later, he paid the price for his character. He was seriously injured and his level stagnated, and he made no progress for decades.

……

"But he's also changed, hasn't he?"

"From what I understand, it shouldn't be. He is too determined to stick to his original intention and cannot accept the aging of his body. But maybe I am wrong. The kind of people you are talking about are the majority."

Commander Chen sighed, holding a teacup in his hand, with a gleam in his eyes. Then he looked down at the vortex stirring in the cup and recalled those glorious years.

Yuanze did not refute him, but he felt very regretful in his heart.

But no matter what, he went against himself, attacked himself again and again, and even kidnapped his friends for experiments. Isn't this a tragedy?

From being a hero of humanity to being an enemy of humanity.

I can also feel the image of the young man in white who is high-spirited, wise and brave from Commander Chen's words.

He seemed to be standing in front of him, waving his spear and fighting with the beasts.

"That's a shame!"

Commander Chen sighed again, his mood was indescribably complicated:

"He did betray his ideals, but considering how much he did at such a young age, please leave his body intact as much as possible. I will bury my old friend."

"Well, I'll try my best. So what are his abilities?"

Commander Chen nodded and explained it.

However, Commander Chen reminded Yuan Ze that he hid his ability very well, the characteristics he displayed were different each time, and there were not many regularities.

At the same level, young A was also defeated by Li Ru in simulated battles many times. If Li Ru had not been unable to advance even a single step due to injury, he should have been the number one player now with his strong spirit.

"So you have to analyze his abilities specifically based on the situation on the scene. The only answer I can give you is that his abilities are extremely strong, and it is very likely related to time."

Commander Chen put away the teacup, opened a door on the wall, and motioned Yuanze to follow him.

Accompanied by a distorted feeling of teleportation, the two arrived at the most confidential place in the secret base.

Looking from above, it seems very spacious here.

The next second, a whistle sounded, and portals in the space were opened one after another, quickly gathering into square formations.

"If you were in ancient times, you would definitely be beheaded for raising so many private soldiers, more than 10,000."

Yuanze looked at them practicing in uniform below and immediately understood the identities of these people.

"A doesn't dare to make things difficult for me, so who dares to stop me? Besides, I'm not doing this for myself."

"Could it be that……"

"That's right." Commander Chen suppressed his voice, "I'm old. Even if I reach the Star Awareness level, I probably won't live for many years. These people are my gifts to you."

"You are in good health, aren't you? It's not a good idea to do this!" "Everyone will die one day, there's nothing wrong with that. These people were all saved by you."

"I saved them?"

"Is such that……"

It turned out that during the YN01 epidemic, the method of implanting the source core body invented by Yuan Ze not only cured the X virus, but also created a group of source warriors.

After these people were carefully selected and learned the whole story of the incident, they were sent here by Commander Chen for secret training.

Many people showed great talent and reached the extraordinary level in a very short period of time, and some even reached the supreme level.

This secret force mixed in with the YN01 regular source warrior force and participated in the war in the south.

After the war in the South ended, they replaced the casualties of the war.

"You are really a sophisticated person. You are so shrewd in calculating everything."

"You're not old for nothing. Besides, these people were also the conditions for cooperation your master discussed with me."

"My master?"

"To be honest, your master is also a shrewd person. Especially when it comes to you, he will not give in at all."

"Oh, I was wondering why you looked at Li Haisheng so sharply."

"Hahaha, you paid attention to such details."

Commander Chen admired Yuanze very much. Seeing him staring at the square formation training was like seeing his younger self.

At that time, I was not as high a level as him, but I was also a small leader.

At that time, my practice was very confused, and I was constantly improving my levels through battles.

Along the way, he has seen too many companions fall.

There is physical destruction and spiritual decay.

Until now, I am the only one still walking on the road that I had agreed upon with my friends.

A few years ago, after he failed, he came to YN01 and felt lonely. He didn't know who to talk to.

He was ready to die in depression and accept the downfall of this dirty world.

Fortunately, I never gave up, managed this territory well, and continued to interact and contact with people in the north.

After so many years of preparation, it finally broke out completely recently.

The sudden change made A, who had been in a high position for a long time, finally feel the pressure from his senior predecessors.

Coupled with the source warriors who had a rift with him for so many years, people's trust in him has begun to collapse.

It’s a pity that I can’t see the future as my aging body can no longer support it.

This is also the important reason why he is eager to hand over everything in his hands to Yuanze.

His thoughts returned to reality again and fell on Yuanze.

Yuanze's eyes were a little blurry. He could sense his emotions, or rather, Commander Chen did not hide anything at all.

That was a pain that ordinary people could not endure. Commander Chen had experienced despair and loneliness for many years, as well as the courage to move forward alone.

He rushed forward and hugged Commander Chen tightly.

"Silly child, there is no need to do this. Birth, aging, illness and death are common to all human beings. Doing small things within your ability for the younger generation is the most important thing."

Commander Chen helped him wipe the liquid from the corners of his eyes and held him in his arms.

(End of this chapter)