There can't be a Harvest Moon in the RimWorld.

Mount Corillo, which rises abruptly from the grassland, is of unknown altitude, but the presence of snow on its summit in summer indicates that it is not low. The unique structure of the mountain also makes the vegetation sparse at my altitude, which is an area prone to severe convective weather.

In the first hour, I encountered a howling wind that swept across every inch of land with great force, blowing loose soil and rocks from the mountain into the abyss. I secretly moved to the edge of the cliff to avoid the fate of being sky buried.

After a while, a rustling sound came from the other side of the mountain and quickly covered the area where I was—it was a small hailstone, one or two centimeters in diameter, falling from the clouds under the influence of strong convection and low temperature, hitting the ground before it melted into raindrops.

Although the hailstorm wasn't life-threatening, it still left me feeling sore all over. It was like being in a spa and getting acupressure from Master Yideng, gua sha from Mei Chaofeng, and Thai massage from Jinlun Fawang, before finally being slapped on the back by the top-notch technician Yang Guo using the Ecstasy Palm.

According to meteorological analysis, strong convective winds and hail are usually followed by heavy rain...

Sure enough, the clouds on the mountaintop slowly descended, completely enveloping the area halfway up the mountain. Large raindrops pounded into the ground, creating craters the size of beans. (Note: The second "bean" here refers to a potato.)

The ravages of wind and rain lasted for about an hour before the brilliant sunshine on the mountaintop finally broke through the clouds and shone on the horizon once more. The tender green grass sprouts on the ground, nourished by the rain, became even more translucent, like the shimmering jade pendant worn around the neck of Yu Qian's father, Old Master Wang.

The babbling water converged into a stream, flowing along the natural gullies carved out by the mountains over the years, as if singing a song as it disappeared into the ground, leaving only the dark gravel road and the still-dead corpses.

Faced with such a beautiful view, I only have three words to say...

"so cold!"

My clothes were soaked through by the rain, but it felt like I was back home—my home in the parallel world's Mineral Town. Unfortunately, there wasn't a single kind person here, so I really didn't like it.

My current feeling is regret, deep regret.

I got up from the ground in frustration, abandoned my prepared infiltration plan, tore the "Military Infiltration Operations Manual (Fishman Language Annotated Edition)" to shreds in my mind, and walked shakily toward the city wall that was just a stone's throw away.

Upon closer inspection, I discovered that this seemingly natural fortress was not entirely formed naturally at its height. The stonework on top was only about two meters high, crudely stacked in the shape of a Mayan pyramid. The rubble served as both building material and defensive weaponry, making it a versatile structure for both offense and defense.

The two sections of walls that flank the mountain road are constructed from an unknown material buried underground. The symmetrical features, rare in nature, indicate that there are traces of human intervention.

As time has passed, the entire pass has been covered in a lush green or even dark green moss, revealing a sense of vicissitude amidst its grandeur, making it appear even more majestic.

The two jagged cliffs, which originally only allowed two people to walk side by side, are now firmly blocked with boulders. Relying on the mountain's height of more than six meters, they overlook the only climbing route on Mount Corillo and hold their ground.

"Open the door! Please, open the door for me!"

I hugged my shoulders, trembling, and shouted at the top of the city wall.

"Who goes there!"

As I began to examine the building materials out of curiosity about my professional knowledge, a head suddenly popped out from the city wall, holding a bow and arrow and shouting sharply. Then, an arrow whizzed past me in an instant.

After I was discovered, the commotion on the city wall increased instantly. Four or five people appeared and simultaneously pointed their bows and arrows at me: "Don't move! Get out of here right now! Suspicious people are not welcome here!"

I pointed to myself and explained, "You've misunderstood. I'm an ally of your tribe, and I've come to rescue you!"

Upon hearing this news on the city wall, someone immediately asked warily, "Which tribe are you an envoy from? We have never sent anyone to request help, so how did you manage to get here through all these obstacles?"

I moved a little further away so they could see my clothes: "I infiltrated the military camp at the foot of the mountain and sneaked up here disguised as one of their men!"

The people on the city wall still didn't believe it: "Hmm... then how did you get them to believe you?"

When I sensed that the other party's tone had softened, I pressed my advantage and said, "That's all thanks to the organization! Our comrades are all over the country, and some have even infiltrated the enemy..."

Before I could finish speaking, the other person interrupted me: "Why should we believe you?"

At this point, I confidently said, "The solution is simple: just let the jay come out to see me. She'll understand as soon as she sees me!"

I thought that after I said that, the other side would obediently bring out the jay to verify my claim, but before I could even feel smug, I heard a cold laugh from the city wall: "So you were trying to trick the jay shaman out of nowhere! You've been exposed! Brothers, attack!"

At a single command, stones rained down from the city wall, and logs rolled like thunder, mercilessly pelting my head!

what happened?

Has this gone awry?!

My first thought was, did I say something wrong? Could it be that "jay" is actually a vulgar term used to insult women in this tribe?

My second reaction was, "I'm doomed!" As one of the most prominent figures in this wasteland, was my fate to be just a line from history books: "Failed to conquer the city, the stone fell, and I died."

Fortunately, the colonist system completely disregarded Newton's opinion and activated itself at the crucial moment.

I saw my hands spring up like springs, using 4 ounces to push aside 1000 pounds of rocks, clearing away the threats around me.

But this was only temporary safety; a greater crisis lay ahead. The rolling logs arrived in an instant, tumbling and sweeping across the ground with immense momentum. If I focused on dealing with the falling stones, these logs would instantly break my leg bones!

Those on the city wall continued their obstinacy: "You think you can fool us with such despicable tricks! Die, you liars! Let your ambush troops come out and die with us!"

Damn it, Gray's attack, which started strong but ended weakly, was too suspicious. The people on the city wall might be bluffing us, mistaking my actions for a ploy to trick them into opening the city gates.

But the key question is, where did you get the city gates? If I lied to you, at most one person would go up, how could I possibly coordinate an attack from the inside? Why don't I just circle the globe and launch a surprise attack from behind?

In this critical situation, the colonist system reacted extremely quickly, leaping over a rolling log and then punching away a passing rock. However, a rock on the other side was already heading straight for my abdomen with incredible cunning, almost shattering my wooden armor.

"System prompt: The other party is an ally. Taking the initiative to attack will lower the relationship or even lead to hostility. Please operate manually if you need to make adjustments."

"System prompt: Counterattack mode cannot attack allied targets. Switch to evasion mode?"

In this situation, the system also stated for the first time that it had no way to effectively retaliate.

First, the city wall is three zhang high, and I don't even have a bamboo pole, so I can't hit a cow from across the mountain.

Secondly, I am allied with the Brownpool tribe in the system. The system clearly states that if I take a punch, the relationship I have previously cultivated may directly turn into hostility, and it does not approve of me taking action here.

But now that my plan has come this far, I can't just let the dung beetle encounter a person with diarrhea and come for nothing, can I?

I shouted, "Everyone, everyone, okay, I confess! I'm actually here to surrender, arrest me now!"

A sparse rain of arrows lashed out from the city wall, completely ignoring my words, and then another tumble of rocks rolled down.

If things continue like this, what if the colonist system gives up and I'm doomed too?

In a split second, I had a sudden inspiration and opened a system function that I hadn't used in a long time...

"System, activate the power-up mode for me!"

Sure enough, after my attention was focused on the sign in my field of vision, the system broadcast a report in a monotone, electronically synthesized voice.

"System notification: Power-up mode is now activated."

The moment my body was taken back under control, facing the large rock that was almost touching my nose, I swung the ceramic gauntlet that came with my arm armor with all my might. In an instant, it even created a trace that looked like a sonic boom cloud in the air, and shattered the entire rock with a second strike and first strike!

The rubble turned into fine powder that drifted in the air, looking like I had smashed a bag of flour—a scene that was both extremely chaotic and spectacular.

Those on the pass were so shocked by the scene that they all took a step back, and a distinct gasp was heard, making the already scarce oxygen on Mount Corillo even thinner.

The defenders, defiant of evil, did not retreat in panic. Another log on the city wall crashed to the ground and bounced up to half a person's height before charging forward.

But this time, my body remained completely still. After my hands hung down at my sides, I suddenly clenched my fists, and a fierce force surged up from the soles of my feet, filling my entire body like a balloon. My muscles and joints twisted and turned, condensing into an indescribable chaotic force field.

Just as the log rolled in front of me, I kicked out like lightning, hitting the fast-moving log squarely!

In that instant, the log neither changed direction due to the collision nor stopped moving due to the obstruction. I could see clearly that this log, which fell from the sky with immense force, was like being slashed in Fruit Ninja. The spot where it was struck instantly broke in two, easily splitting into two pieces, and continued to roll outwards until it fell off the cliff and disappeared.

In the time that followed, the people on the city wall relentlessly launched attacks, and I responded with special techniques such as breaking rocks with my chest, breaking rocks with my forehead, breaking rocks with my hand chop, breaking rocks with my straight punch, and breaking rocks with my Luo Zhixiang impact. It was as if every part of my body was emitting invisible sword energy, shattering everything it touched.

If I had enough time, I reckon I could master forbidden techniques like crushing large stones with my tonsils and appendix!

What surprised me the most was that this time I clearly felt the chaotic power surging in my body. It could burst out without any need to charge up, but it couldn't find a unified command. It was like a powerful army without a leader, with each other holding each other back. It seemed that it would only subconsciously fight back when it encountered obstacles from external enemies!

"Would you like to take a break? Or have lunch before we continue?"

During the ongoing battle, I had unlocked my stamina boost and wasn't tired at all. However, the people on the city wall were in a thin air environment, constantly repeating the cycle of moving stones, throwing stones, and being mentally attacked. They were already panting and swaying from side to side. It seemed that the attackers would fall down sooner than me.

The people on the city wall, mocked, retorted angrily, "Shut up! We can fight here all day long!"

Okay, okay, anyway, the other person who likes to say this usually gets beaten up like a grandson afterward.

"How about you consider capturing me? I really have no other conditions, just capture me!"

The city's defenders roared like enraged lions: "I, Ulysses, would rather die than let such a dangerous person as you approach the Brownpool tribe!"

I shrugged, indicating that as long as he was happy.

Anyway, I've already achieved my goal. As long as I make a big enough fuss, it will definitely reach the jay's ears. Knowing that little girl's personality, she'll definitely come to join in the fun, and then we can recognize each other.

For example, right now, I heard a commotion on the city wall followed by whispers.

"Didn't we go and notify them...? Why haven't they come yet..."

"Quick...look over there...they're coming..."

"What's coming?... Oh my god, look!"

With my superhuman hearing, I managed to get a general idea of ​​what was going on, and I was secretly pleased that they had finally found the person. On the other hand, I was wondering why they were so excited about the appearance of the jay. Could it be that these people guarding the city were all fans organized by the Jaw Fan Club?

Just as they were wondering what was going on, a chorus of shouts from the city walls suddenly rang out: "You're finished! Invaders! Feel the wrath of the Sons of Altana!"

Before I could even react, I felt the ground tremble, as if a mammoth was charging forward. Then, shadows instantly covered my location, and when I looked up, I saw a terrifying and enormous figure slowly peeking out from behind the city wall!

The beast-like creature with dark green skin stared at me with its bulging, lifeless eyes. Its clearly visible, ferocious teeth, strong, bulging muscles, and savage, menacing aura all testified to the presence of a colossal beast, far beyond human capabilities, its cold gaze fixed upon me!

Ahem... Don't panic right now... Quick, quick... First, find where the 3D Maneuver Gear is!

A time machine... a time machine would work too!

Chapter 508 Welcome to Mount Corellow

I was stunned the moment the giant beast poked its head out from behind the city wall, but I could also see a hint of surprise in its eyes.

Why would a monster that looks so fierce have such eyes?

The last person with that kind of gaze was probably a handsome guy from Skull Island in 2005. Those watery eyes seemed to convey incredibly rich emotions, suggesting he might have graduated from Shakespeare's Drama Academy. He even captivated the female lead across racial lines, but unfortunately, he died a horrible death on the Empire State Building.

While both sides were stunned, the huge monster climbed the high wall with its bare hands, swung over the barrier in an instant, slid down the slope, and charged madly towards me.

After crossing the high wall, I realized that the monster wasn't as tall as I had imagined, over ten meters. The visual illusion I had just experienced was due to the influence of the reference point; in reality, the height behind the wall was only three or four meters, because the monster could easily peek out if it were even slightly taller than that.

But something even more surprising happened.

After the four-meter-tall monster climbed down from the city wall, its size seemed to keep shrinking. According to the visual principle of objects appearing larger when closer and smaller when farther away, what looked like a colossal creature from a distance now appeared to be not proportionally enlarged at all as it got closer to me.

When I got closer and saw it, I realized that what was in front of me was a ferocious monster with a blue face and fangs. Its body was a dark gray-green, although its belly was white and most of its body was shiny and smooth. However, it had a high ridge covered with scales on its back, and every time it stepped on the ground, it made a strong tremor. In an instant, it was in front of me...

This guy looks exactly like a Deep One. Could it be that Deep Ones also exist on this planet?

But I couldn't figure out what subspecies of the Deep Diver it was, because when it ran up to me, I found it was only half a meter tall!

What does half a meter tall mean? At most, that's 0.35 times the height of a Guo Bit man!

The originally ferocious bone spikes and claws, due to their miniaturization, appeared sinister yet somewhat comical. To put it another way, the majestic Deepsea had been shrunk into a grotesque fish-man, whose mouth seemed poised to spew out incomprehensible gibberish at any moment.

But then I thought, maybe this really is a fish-man?

It's normal for creatures to look similar on different planets, right? It's even more normal for me to mistake Cthulhu for C'Thun! I'll ask for directions to Azeroth later; I'll change course and go find the Firelord instead.

The monster spoke the next second.