Chapter 10: Rock

Lin continued to exert effort, using the same method to eliminate several nearby wrinkled cells. Just as it was about to strike the last wrinkled cell, an unusual pain suddenly emanated from one of the acid injectors, and then that injector seemed to lose strength, sinking down.

However, Lin did not do so; instead, she continued to gaze in the direction of the light. These rays shone down from above, and there was more than one. Countless spots of light pierced through the cold, eerie blue waters, bringing warmth to this place

This thing is called ... ... rock

The purple cells swam in large numbers onto the rocks, beginning to disperse as if searching for food. Lin discovered not only the purple cells but also a variety of other cells distributed abundantly on the surface. It was the first time Lin had seen such a large gathering of different organisms in one place, and new cells continuously swam from afar, landing here.

Moreover, Lin quickly shifted its attention again, realizing that it was not the only predator here

Lin's cell colony gradually swam closer to the rock, first landing on a protruding stone pillar where no other cells were gathered. Lin intended to start her actions from here

Watching her cells achieve victory with such ease, Lin could not help but feel a surge of pride in her thoughts

At this moment, Lin looked around and saw that the previously observed purple cells were gathering in large numbers within these rays of light. Lin discovered that they were not eating or engaging in any activities; they were simply remaining within the light.

These cells are approximately ten times the size of Lin's cells, and their body surfaces are covered with numerous folds. These folds seem to generate an attractive force, and there are some purple cells, similar to those Lin had seen before, nearby. These purple cells are being drawn into the folds and are trapped there, appearing to struggle desperately, yet they cannot escape and can only be drawn alive into the folds, being absorbed into the interior of the folded cells

Lin observed for a while and noticed that these purple cells, after remaining in the light for a certain period, would begin to move again, swimming once more towards the darkness of the deep water

This group of organisms also appears to be amoebas, capable of changing their body shape at will, but they are very small, only half the size of Lin's cells, and cannot be compared to the one seen earlier

After experiencing several battles, Lin's thoughts began to take on an aggressive nature

Because Lin still does not know why

Lin, who found it immensely interesting, attempted to follow these beams of light, and thus it kept swimming towards the direction of these lights

Lin has acquired new vocabulary

The observer floated at a higher altitude, observing everything around. Lin saw several large cells engaged in similar activities in the rocky canyon not far away.

A wrinkled cell inhaling the dissolving solution twisted its body in agony, and after a while, it became still, slowly sinking down.

It's quite easy

Sunshine

Therefore, let us study it further in the future

The sudden sensation of burning heat killed this cell, startling Lin, who quickly instructed the group to retreat until they could see their surroundings clearly, at which point Lin felt somewhat relieved

The light that just killed the cells is called ultraviolet light, but Lin does not understand what ultraviolet light is

However, Lin has not stopped and continues to swim towards a brighter direction without pause

Surrounding me, there is nothing left except for light

Should we eat them

Lin looked at them and suddenly had an idea

It turns out that the source of the radiance possesses a deadly heat

However, let's take a look first and then discuss

The small amoebas were collecting some white food, completely unaware of the approach of the conical cells. One amoeba, which had just consumed food, was suddenly pierced entirely by a conical cell. Immediately afterward, the conical cell rapidly rotated its body, using its serrated edges to tear the small amoeba into pieces

Attack other cells! Consume them as food!

After the phagocytic cells have finished eating, they do not seek out the next food source, but remain motionless in place. However, whenever a cell approaches, they will use suction to capture it

Before long, Lin completely exterminated the small amoebas

Lin knew the names of these lights, but it was the first time she had seen such a peculiar scene

This feeling, devoid of any warmth or comfort, instead causes Lin to feel an unbearable pain

However, Lin intends to continue the pursuit. This time, it has deployed the acid injectors to spray a large amount of dissolving solution into those small crevices. The small amoebas hiding within the gaps have nowhere to escape and can only be dissolved into countless fragments, while the acid injectors wait above to consume the floating debris.

Lin currently has 100 acid-secreting cells, 129 cone cells, and 30 fat-storing cells known as 'storers'. The remaining cells are all excavators, along with some basic cells. Lin's community is more diverse than those of other types of cells. Although some cell types have a greater quantity than Lin's community, they are all of a single kind, lacking the rich variety that Lin possesses with multiple different types mixed together.

The remaining small amoebas seemed to sense the danger above and began to flee downwards. They flattened their bodies and then burrowed into the tiny cracks in the rocks

For some reason, Lin felt that something was amiss; perhaps it should not resort to total annihilation

The object that appeared before Lin was extraordinarily large, completely occupying her field of vision. Its surface was covered with uneven protrusions and holes, presenting an overall black color, although it was also mixed with many other colors, mostly shades of gray and white.

This is ... ...

However, new vocabulary has entered Lin's thoughts... ultraviolet rays

Very intelligent

Lin's cell cluster swam alongside the purple cells, and the surroundings grew increasingly bright and warm. Suddenly, a dazzling light that emerged in her thoughts instinctively made Lin want to evade it

Suddenly, Lin noticed that a digger at the forefront seemed to sense something, a feeling that was above warmth, indeed, it was called ... ... scorching heat

The bodies of the cone cells are too large, and there are also hardened cones, making it completely impossible to enter these tiny fissures. The rocks are indeed very solid, and they cannot be excavated.

Although Lin cannot see what will happen after going in, it is certain that she will be digested. This method of feeding is quite peculiar

Lin first commanded the cone cells to advance, as they swam down along the stone pillar, targeting the group of small creatures beneath the pillar

What action should be taken? Of course, it is to eat. This rock is scattered with many types of food that Lin had seen before, specifically that soft white substance. A large number of various cells gathered here are also almost all consuming this type of food. However, Lin has no intention of collecting this ordinary food anymore, but rather...

Other small amoebas sensed danger and began to flee, but they had not swum far upstream when they were consecutively pierced by the conical cells rushing down.

Lin was very curious about their actions, so she immediately followed them with her own group of cells

Lin's subsequent actions are quite simple

From now on, Lin no longer dared to get too close to these lights

Kill

These purple cells returning to the deep water brought Lin to a completely different place

Well, never mind

The acid injector acted as a vanguard this time, allowing the folds to approach the pleated cells. As soon as these pleated cells sensed the proximity of the acid injector, they immediately emitted a suction force. However, at that moment, the acid injector also released a large amount of dissolving liquid, which, propelled by the suction, entered the interior of the pleated cells.

The closer she got to the light, the brighter Lin felt it became, until eventually she could hardly see her surroundings.

Lin quickly looked around, trying to find the cause, but could see no attackers nearby. It had no idea who or what had attacked this acid injector

Lin had this idea; these purple cells appeared to possess no offensive capabilities whatsoever and felt exceedingly weak