The Ultimate War Of The Apocalypse-Chapter 692 - 685: It’s Easy to Learn Bad Habits

The relationship between Gao Yuan, Xinghe, and Luo Xingyu wasn’t complicated, but so far, the three of them were still at the stage where they were aware of the elephant in the room but hadn’t addressed it.

Gao Yuan needed to leverage his emotions to make a rational response for the next step.

The Serpent People just glanced at Luo Xingyu, and Gao Yuan immediately said, "It’s not just the two of us who can survive, but all of us! You must ensure the safety of everyone here!"

After Gao Yuan demonstrated his influence over Xinghe, the Serpent People showed respect for Gao Yuan.

"Are you referring to humans? No, that’s not possible."

Gao Yuan immediately said, "At the very least here, I mean, our camp cannot be harmed! You can’t attack the place where we live; you must guarantee a space for us to live. It won’t pose a great threat to you."

"I can agree! I will allocate a certain area as a protection zone, enough to allow you to survive."

The Serpent People agreed without hesitation; clearly, the Serpent People lacked negotiation skills because they never negotiated and didn’t see any need to do so.

Gao Yuan also agreed without hesitation, "Fine, let us move to a safe place first. In order to survive, I guarantee you will get what you want."

The Serpent People looked at Gao Yuan. No matter how his emotions changed, the response was still in an unchanging electronic voice: "You have no safe place. No matter where you are, we can find you and kill you."

Gao Yuan shouted, "Even so, we must return to our camp first. Everyone here, you can’t keep attacking, not in any way."

"Agreed, I promise."

Gao Yuan thought for a moment, then said, "Tell me, why kill everyone here, including...including those who have already sided with you?"

The Serpent People didn’t answer, and Xinghe immediately said, "His question is my question. You won’t answer? I’ll destroy myself!"

"They are no longer of use."

The Serpent People, again without hesitation, chose to yield.

"How did you do it?"

"Genetic technology, I will not give you a more detailed answer."

Gao Yuan didn’t want a more detailed answer either. He continued, "You’ve mastered Earth’s languages, so you must have a deep understanding of Earth. Now tell me, what is the current state of Shenzhou? What step have you reached?"

Lacking negotiation skills doesn’t mean the Serpent People were foolish.

The Serpent People glanced at Xinghe and then suddenly turned around. While being carried toward the flying saucer, they abruptly said, "You may return to your own camp. We will not launch an attack again, but if I cannot obtain what I deserve, we will attack and annihilate all of you."

The Serpent People returned to the flying saucer like that, and then the saucer rose and disappeared quickly.

Gao Yuan didn’t expect the Serpent People to leave so abruptly and stood there stunned for a while. "Just like that, they left? Aren’t they afraid you’ll destroy yourself?"

Xinghe said softly, "Any intelligent species of an advanced civilization would not easily choose suicide, even if I am a cyborg. But I still wouldn’t just commit suicide carelessly. The Serpent People know this."

Xinghe’s words reminded Gao Yuan of many things, and he said softly, "Are you really a cyborg, not just deceiving them?"

Gao Yuan reopened his helmet’s visor, revealing his face, then Xinghe smiled and said, "We don’t look much different, do we? That’s because I’ve undergone modifications to adapt to Earth’s environment. Every planet is different, with varying gravity, atmosphere, vegetation, and even elemental compositions aren’t exactly the same. Given that the environmental differences are so significant, even if our genes are the same, it’s impossible for us to look identical."

Gao Yuan took a deep breath and said, "I understand."

Xinghe continued, "So, I was created. My appearance, my physique, were all designed based on Earth’s environment. My skeleton is made of metal. I’m not human, nor am I a true Celestial. I’m a half-mechanical being..."

"Stop talking!"

Gao Yuan interrupted Xinghe, then waved his hand and said, "This doesn’t matter. I don’t care whether you’re a half-mechanical being. Talk about something else. You mentioned ’God’, what does that mean?"

"Celestials, Earthlings, Serpent People, we all share the same genes. It’s just the environment that caused the differences among us. This situation arose because an ancient super civilization failed in a cosmic war. To preserve more seeds of life, they scattered their genes. We are the direct descendants of that civilization, but there have been breaks in the lineage, parts that have developed anew, while you started from scratch, as did the Serpent People."

"How did the Serpent People find out?"

"When the Serpent People began venturing into space, they naturally received this information. We Celestials are like shepherds, watching over and guarding these genetically identical... new civilizations."

"Okay, there’s no time to learn about this now. Let’s go back. I assume the Serpent People won’t attack us anymore."

Gao Yuan gestured with his hand and said calmly, "Let’s go back and regroup with the others."

Yu Shunzhou finally couldn’t hold back, and with a look of amazement, he said, "Just like that? We’re abandoning Shenzhou? Not caring about the others? Not seeking revenge, and just letting it go?"

Li Jingang sighed and murmured, "Doggie’s lost his wits..."

Many eyes turned to Yu Shunzhou, and then Nie Erlong slapped him on the back of his head, saying, "Did you eat your own brain? If you don’t understand, don’t talk. Acting all dumb and clueless. You’re calling me dumb, but I think you’re the dumb one here."

Yu Shunzhou was stunned for a moment, then realization dawned on his face as he exclaimed, "Damn! I’m the idiot. Are you thinking of..."

Nie Erlong slapped Yu Shunzhou on the head again, saying, "Shut up and don’t talk. If you want to say something, swallow it back."

At that moment, the top hatch of the modified 59 opened, and Xiang Weiguo stuck out half his body, his face filled with relief, he said, "I heard you from inside. Now that we have time, shall we set out?"

Gao Yuan nodded and said, "Yes, first to the base in Malakal."

The attack from the Serpent People ended in a dramatic fashion. Although it would take Gao Yuan and his team more than a day to return to Satan Town without stopping, time had bought them new hope.

"Depart! Continue along the original route!"

The modified 59 roared back to life, and as it began moving again, Xinghe suddenly grabbed Gao Yuan and pulled him back to a position far behind it.

Watching the modified 59 drive away, Gao Yuan asked in a low voice, "Is something the matter?"

Xinghe’s head emerged, she tossed her hair, and then suddenly asked, "After knowing that I’m a half-mechanical being, will you still like me?"

Gao Yuan was stunned, he hadn’t expected Xinghe to pull him aside just to ask this.

"Why wouldn’t I like you? What does you being half-mechanical have to do with me liking you? Of course, I like you. I’ve already said, I don’t care about that at all."

Xinghe finally seemed more relaxed, then she smiled and said, "Good, I believe you."