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Chapter 825: The Unique Universe
Chapter 825: The Unique Universe
"Uranium ore..." Lindsey hesitated at the entrance of the mine, his thoughts lingering for a moment.
Lindsey's protective gear was top-notch, and with his Essence Skill enhancing his life force and recovery, he was theoretically capable of withstanding the radiation damage from the minerals.
But in his past life, the word 'nuclear' and its implications had left a profound impact on him.
The influence of this knowledge on Lindsey was immense.
As he stood before this unfamiliar mine, a sense of trepidation filled his heart.
Pat, pat—
From the depths of the mine came the sound of dripping water.
Lindsey activated the illumination function of his Multi-Functional Survival Gear, and the layers of sedimentary rock immediately came into view.
"Huh?" Lindsey raised an eyebrow.
In his understanding, sedimentary rock usually formed at depths of several dozen to a hundred meters. To see it so soon after entering this mine was quite rare.
"Sedimentary rock... that's right!"
"This gorge is about 1,300 meters deep, and it was violently torn open from the surface. Finding sedimentary rock here is actually quite reasonable."
"But this world is only a few hundred years old at most."
"Ancient rocks..."
Lindsey hesitated, his thoughts in turmoil as he ventured deeper into the mine.
His final decision was to set aside his shallow understanding of natural science and challenge the universe's knowledge with his own adventurer's perspective.
After all, there were Awakened ones now.
No matter how chaotic things became, he had to face them with the spirit of an adventurer.
Pat, pat, pat—
Lindsey continued forward, his footsteps echoing.
This mine was a naturally formed underground cave, with only the opening exposed on the surface. Its interior was a maze of twists and turns, occasionally revealing underground waterways with sedimentary water.
Lindsey wanted to explore alone, and opening the map required some effort.
Fortunately, he wasn't the first visitor.
The footprints left by the expeditionary force were visible under the glow of their reconnaissance skills, each one a distinct white light in the shape of a footprint.
Lindsey followed these footprints, ensuring he wouldn't get lost.
"The Expeditionary Force..."
"Exploring unfamiliar worlds, when we encounter strange and bizarre places, we proactively enter and explore for the sake of those who follow. If it's truly dangerous, we leave a monument at the entrance as a warning."
"Yet, we receive no material rewards for our work."
"It's all about our inner resolve."
Lindsey couldn't help but feel a sense of admiration for Andaphel, Sonia, and the rest of the expedition members who had braved the mountains and rivers.
However, his thoughts turned to the cave that had claimed the lives of the expedition force.
A previous doubt resurfaced in Lindsey's mind:
"Radiation is indeed lethal to the human body, there's no denying that. But for natural minerals like uranium ore to have such an effect, it's impossible for it to take the life of an Awakened so quickly!"
Lindsey furrowed his brow.
He opened the map, and aside from the radiation symbol marking the entire mine, the Professional Miner's Pointer didn't indicate a specific excavation point.
This meant that the uranium ore was located deeper within the mine.
As he continued forward, Lindsey manipulated his skills, combining the trails left by the expedition force on the ground.
"This mine is deep and vast. Guess what, will we find monsters or treasures inside?"
"I hope it's the latter."
"Nothing at all would be fine too."
"This gorge is strange as well. Natural terrain rarely forms such an exaggerated shape."
"Ah—"
"Damn, the Essence can only slow it down. Aland, we must leave this mine."
"Andaphel, run!"
"I've sealed a sample of this ore in a sealed container. Take it and get out of here!"
"I'll go back and see if Soso can be rescued."
"Don't go back!"
"Sonia, the expedition's mission lies ahead!"
"I have to go back. I might need some time. You... keep moving forward..."
Before Lin Sai's eyes, a scene of parting and loss unfolded.
As the crisis loomed, some expedition members spoke with panic, some with unwavering determination, and others made resolute decisions.
But no one was sitting idly, waiting for their fate.
Not a single expedition member had their will taken by fear, lying on the ground without taking action.
They were all fighting for their own destinies with their own will.
"..."
Lin Sai expressed his respect.
He tried to capture this moment with his camera as documentation.
Whether he kept it for himself or returned to the normal timeline, it would be a valuable historical artifact.
"The expedition members are willing to make sacrifices."
"Then, as a witness, I also want to record this moment and show it to the world."
Click!
Lin Sai took out his camera and pressed the shutter.
Instead of capturing the expedition members, the image was filled with white snowflakes, covering the underground scene.
"Is the camera malfunctioning?"
Lin Sai had already taken many precious photos during his adventure, and this was the first time he encountered such noise interference.
"Wait, it's radiation interference!"
Lin Sai suddenly realized the problem.
He had already entered the radiation zone, but due to his Multi-Functional Survival Gear, he didn't feel any effects. He quickly checked his map—
"There are still no mining points nearby."
"What kind of radiation can penetrate dozens or even hundreds of meters of soil and rock to affect me here? You've got to be kidding me."
If Lin Sai's memory served him right.
The radiation from uranium ore was primarily composed of alpha particles (helium nuclei), beta particles (electrons or positrons), and gamma rays.
Alpha and beta particles struggled to penetrate even a few meters of soil.
Although gamma rays had strong penetration, they would also weaken significantly within a few meters of soil.
So, in reality, unless you're close to untreated ore, the radiation dose is extremely low."
"..."
Lin Sai furrowed his brows, following the expedition members' tracks deeper into the mine.
He approached the situation with a scientific mindset, but when he applied the knowledge of Awakened from this universe, his expression quickly changed.
"Ah?!?"
Confusion, eureka, understanding, and excitement played across Lin Sai's face.
Finally, his footsteps quickened involuntarily, and he began to mutter under his breath.
...
...
In the underground tunnel, empty except for Lin Sai, a long echo reverberated through the cave, as if the earth itself was whispering.
Although the voice was vague, the excitement was undeniable:
"Uranium ore... it's not just uranium ore—"
"There's also uranium ore influenced by Essence here. The radiation is affected by Essence, or it's directly integrated with Essence, which is why it exhibits such exaggerated radiant power—"
(End of Chapter)
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