Chapter 2353
Chapter 2353
Chapter 2353
The more Ger walked, the calmer he felt... because those ugly things, though they looked menacing and ready to tear him to pieces, ultimately did nothing to him.
This shows that these are all just bluffing!
The Dark God Nal actually resorted to such methods to intimidate a mortal.
For some reason, Ger even felt a bit sarcastic.
Of course, Gel was not taking this lightly, for he was about to face the God of Darkness! A being that made the entire universe tremble, and with the five great gods not appearing, he and the Living Tribunal were practically the highest-ranking beings!
That being who once slaughtered the entire universe!
Soon, Ger arrived in front of a high mountain.
It's called a mountain, but it's actually not that high at all, maybe a hundred or two meters above sea level. On any other planet, that would be considered a hill, nothing special. But here it stands out from the crowd.
Because this world was not shaped by nature.
Take Earth as an example. (Mainly, I have no idea what other planets are like!)
Earth, our blue planet, hides countless fascinating secrets on its surface. From the vast oceans to the towering mountains and deep valleys on land, every inch of land carries billions of years of history and stories.
The Earth's surface is diverse and colorful, with major landforms including mountains, plateaus, plains, hills, and basins.
Mountains: Known for their towering peaks and undulating terrain, giving people a sense of grandeur.
Plateau: The terrain is open, with steep slopes as the boundary, and the interior is mostly plateau grassland or desert landscape.
Plains: The terrain is vast and flat with minimal undulations, making it an ideal place for agricultural production.
Hills: Composed of rolling low hills, with varied terrain and abundant vegetation.
Basin: The terrain is high on all sides, while the terrain in the middle is low and flat, often forming a unique natural landscape.
The Earth's surface topography is influenced by a variety of factors. Among them, internal movements of the Earth, such as volcanoes and earthquakes, are important causes of topographic changes. In addition, external forces, such as wind, water erosion, and deposition, also gradually alter the shape of the landform.
The Earth's internal structure has a profound impact on its topographic changes. The Earth consists of multiple layers, including the crust, mantle, outer core, and inner core. These layers play different roles in the Earth's evolution, and their interactions and movements lead to continuous changes in topography. For example, crustal movement is the primary cause of earthquakes and volcanic activity, which in turn triggers dramatic changes in topography. Simultaneously, the flow of the mantle and inner core also affects the stability of the crust, thus indirectly altering the topography. Therefore, the Earth's internal structure is crucial for understanding the mechanisms of topographic change.
Crustal movement, broadly speaking, encompasses all physical and chemical activities of the Earth's crust, such as crustal deformation and magmatic activity. In a narrower sense, it specifically refers to the uplift, subsidence, and formation of various tectonic structures driven by the Earth's internal forces. Tectonic movement, on the other hand, refers to the deformation and displacement of the Earth's crust and even the lithosphere caused by the Earth's internal forces.
The movements of the Earth's crust can be divided into three categories: earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and crustal drift.
Earthquakes are a form of energy release from within the Earth, with their hypocenters located deep within the Earth's crust. When tectonic plates move, friction between them generates significant internal stress, which is stored within the plates. When this internal stress reaches a certain value, an earthquake occurs.
Earthquakes are caused by the movement of tectonic plates. When a plate moves inward, it generates downward stress on the Earth's surface, causing faults and rock deformation within the plate. When a plate moves outward, it generates upward tensile stress on the Earth's surface, which also affects faults and rock deformation. If the internal stress becomes too great, it will be suddenly released, producing an earthquake and releasing a large amount of energy.
Volcanic eruptions are another form of energy originating from within the Earth and are another indicator of crustal movement. They occur due to the movement of magma within the Earth. Magma rises from deep within the Earth, and when it reaches the surface, it erupts, releasing large amounts of gas and magma, forming a volcanic eruption. Volcanic eruptions are an extreme form of crustal movement, causing significant damage to the environment and human life. Volcanic ash and flue gas pollute the air and water, and eruptions can also lead to floods, mudslides, landslides, and other disasters, impacting global climate.
Crustal drift is the most common form of crustal movement on Earth. It refers to the movement of tectonic plates against each other, causing changes in the shape and position of continents. Crustal drift is caused by the mutual pushing forces between the Earth's tectonic plates. Over long periods of time, the rocks on these plates deform due to this pushing and friction, eventually forming landforms such as mountains, earthquake zones, and faults between plates.
Earth's crustal movement is a complex system driven by various forces. Among them, the thermal drive from the Earth's interior is the most important driving force for crustal movement.
The Earth's internal heat originates from thermonuclear reactions and the heat generated during Earth's tectonic development. This internal heat creates a thermal convection system, with heat columns as the basic unit. These heat columns rise and fall continuously, forming internal convection cycles that influence natural phenomena such as atmospheric circulation and ocean currents. The internal heat flow affects not only the movement of the atmosphere and water bodies but also the movement of the Earth's crust. The heat and energy within the Earth cause shear and torsional forces on the tectonic plates, leading to phenomena such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and crustal drift.
These are the main forces shaping the terrain!
The Earth's topography and landforms are constantly changing, largely due to crustal movements.
In addition, there are the effects of wind, water flow, and glaciers.
Wind has a significant impact on the environment. Through cumulative erosion, wind influences the Earth's surface and climate. It not only regulates the temperature and humidity of the atmosphere but also participates in the formation of numerous natural phenomena. Wind promotes air movement, helping to disperse and dilute pollutants, thereby improving air quality. Furthermore, wind can influence the climate of both oceans and land, and even have a profound impact on human lifestyles and socio-economic activities.
Water and glaciers can carve the earth's surface, creating various landforms. As they flow, they carry and deposit sediment, forming diverse topographical features. The long-term erosion and deposition of water can create landforms such as canyons and erosion plains. The movement of glaciers can abrade rocks, forming unique glacial landforms. Furthermore, when glaciers melt, they can deposit large amounts of sediment, forming fertile soil.
In addition, gravity plays a role, altering topography by reshaping the Earth's crust and triggering earthquakes. It not only affects crustal movement but is also closely related to earthquakes and volcanic activity. Gravity acts on the Earth's surface, shaping mountains and basins, while also promoting the flow and deformation of rock layers within the Earth.
By analyzing natural forces such as water, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and wind, we can gain a deeper understanding of their unique roles in shaping the Earth's surface. Water, with its slow and continuous erosive force, gradually sculpts the familiar landforms; while earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, through their violent energy release, cause dramatic changes in terrain in a short period. Meanwhile, the power of wind cannot be ignored; through long-term erosion and transportation, it continuously fuels the evolution of landforms. Under the interplay of these various natural forces, the terrain constantly transforms.
This is the reason for the formation of landforms in the natural world.
In short, it is almost impossible for two planets to be exactly alike in the entire universe.
But the world before us is not like that.
Although there are terrifying monsters everywhere, there is nothing that can be called a landscape except for the overwhelming amount of flesh and monsters.
There are no mountains, no rivers, and certainly no oceans!
The ground was indeed uneven, but that was the effect of flesh and blood moving around, as if the ground were covered with muscles and blood vessels. In reality, it was a vast, boundless plain without the slightest undulation.
This is perhaps the most peculiar place in the entire universe in terms of its landscape.
There's nothing we can do about it; this isn't a naturally formed world.
It is a prison built entirely by the Celestials and a massive number of symbiotes!
None of this was formed naturally!
Therefore, it lacks the most basic ability to shape landforms.
Of course, Ger doesn't know these things yet, and even if he did, he wouldn't care.
All he knew was that his enemy was on this 'high mountain'.
Although it's called a mountain, it would be more accurate to call this place a pile of corpses.
Surrounding this 'mountain', countless alien creatures are engaged in a frenzied battle!
Creatures kept falling from the sky, becoming food for other creatures on the ground. Meanwhile, more creatures rose from the countless piles of corpses, soaring into the sky to continue the carnage.
Countless corpses were devoured here, then transformed into nourishment for new life. The new life that was born also left this place immediately to continue the fighting.
In short, it's a cycle of fighting, devouring, and birth, repeating endlessly.
This place is like a microcosm of the entire planet.
However, the cycle here is particularly intense.
The screams of battle and the cries of the dying echoed in my ears.
A dark red, viscous liquid kept flowing down from the mountain... It was hard to tell if it was blood or something else, but the liquid was absorbed completely before it even reached the foot of the mountain.
Gel frowned.
He thought the gods in the Pantheon were already abnormal enough, but he never expected them to be compared to the Dark God, Nal.
Those bastards have actually become a bit of a sweetheart.
He went mad for a time in his quest for revenge, but even at his most insane, he wasn't this twisted.
But Ger did not hesitate and slowly walked forward.
At the highest point of the mountain of corpses, a colossal throne made of bones and flesh stands atop the peak.
Seated atop the table was a black-haired, emaciated man… well, let’s call him whatever we want, at least Gehr didn’t see any features that suggested female… Inability to distinguish between men and women is actually quite common in the universe. Gehr had always believed that when the gods created all things, they were always paired up, one male and one female.
I didn't know until I went to space.
The diversity of species far exceeded his imagination.
Of course, what actually impacted Geer the most was Earth.
He genuinely had no idea that there could be over a hundred different genders!
To be honest, as an honest kid, Geer once felt that something was wrong with the earth... How did this thing called gender come about with hundreds of different types?
In short, we don't know whether the creature in front of us is male or female, but let's assume it's male for now.
what?
Why should I assume his gender?
I'm just assuming you're going to bite me?
Clearly, Ger is not afraid of cyberbullying!
That's Nar.
However, unlike what I imagined, Nar in front of me really looked like a corpse, without any imposing presence.
He was wearing a black and red suit of armor.
That was another of Gnar's artifacts—the Symbiote Armor.
After forging the Black Death Sword, Gnar created a suit of symbiotic armor from the Living Abyss. Originally pure black, this armor was later emblazoned with a red dragon emblem on its chest and back after he established his symbiotic empire. The exact abilities of this armor, and the powers it bestowed upon Gnar, are unclear, although it can shapeshift to manifest a cloak, a waistcoat, wing-like fins, and a dragon helmet. Given that its constituent materials were used to create smaller symbiotes, it can be assumed to possess similar abilities; while it may be susceptible to extreme temperatures and ultrasound, it can withstand impacts through planetary atmospheres and immersion in stellar plasma without significant damage. Gnar's symbiotic armor was stripped from him after his imprisonment, as his body in the Krintar Core was alternately displayed as armored and naked; although Gnar also mimicked this armor through the manifestation of the Grendel symbiotic dragon. Upon his awakening, Gnar modified his symbiotic armor, donning a helmet of a different shape, adorned with horns.
All that was around him was the patter of blood falling, nothing else.
He does not allow any living creature to come near him.
Nar doesn't trust anything that's active... This is a lingering effect of being betrayed by the symbiote.
After all, in his view, anything that shows signs of activity could potentially betray him... Mentally ill people have broad perspectives.
These heterophages have been optimized by NAR for many generations.
Even now, it continues to be optimized.
But he was still worried.
With the arrival of Ger, Nar opened his eyes.
Although he said he opened his eyes, Ger didn't actually see clearly.
All that could be seen were two red dots shining in the dark eye sockets... Nar's eye sockets were very deep, so deep that it was as if he didn't have eyeballs. They were dark and you couldn't see eyelids or eyeballs.
There are only two red dots.
It's chilling to look at.
Almost the instant he opened his eyes, Nar pounced on Gale!
Clearly, unlike other villains, Nar doesn't start with an opening monologue explaining the cause and effect, followed by a grander explanation to elevate his motives.
Nar is the purest form of destruction.
I don't care about anything else.
At the same time, his madness also infected Geer!
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