Sword and Magic and Taxi

Almost all organisms with cellular structures on Earth have a common structure: mitochondria. It stores its own genetic structure, which is independent of the genetic structure of the cell nucleus. It only divides together when cells divide and enters new cells. In this form it exists symbiotically with all life, playing a simple but important role: providing energy to cells.

Without this symbiotic cell organ, death will come to the cells, and then life will die. The chemical energy provided by mitochondria is the source of energy that drives the movement of living things, from amoebas to blue whales.

The ghost's battleship creature is different. It has a variety of cellular energy organs that can use a variety of energy, and some of them can also store large amounts of energy. The Z worm happily eats these cells and then begins to change its own state.

Just like the relationship between mitochondria and cells. Billions of years ago, large cells tried to engulf small cells, and small cells tried to parasitize large cells. Mitochondria successfully reached a balance with other cells, thus forming a stable relationship. Over a long period of time, only the genes needed to provide energy are left in the mitochondria. The rest are transferred out, and a large part is learned and absorbed by the cell nucleus, and is passed on from generation to generation with evolution. The same goes for Z worms, which keep their own cells alive, reach a stable balance with the newly added cells, learn, retain and evolve. Zhao Mai used the force of nature to ensure the survival of the Z-worm, and used psychic powers to control the entire process. The Z-worm is still just an organ, not a complete creature, but every cell of it has left the imprint of Zhao Mai's soul, making it a whole.

What a spectacular creature. Diana looked up at the heart and liver of the battleship and couldn't help but admire. When they pass by the stomach, intestines and lungs of the battleship, everyone will sigh like this. But what amazes everyone the most is the ghost battleship's hyperdrive.

These are two huge cylindrical organs lying flat, with a diameter of twenty meters and a length of about thirty meters, located on the raised back of the entire battleship. The cylinder is covered with a network of blood vessel-like structures everywhere. A large amount of energy generated from other parts is gathered here, causing the two engines to pulsate slightly as if they are breathing.

Next to the cylinder is the Ghost's energy device, which is used to power the explosive flight. These devices have gradually grown with the battleship organisms, just like mitochondria and cells. When they one day reach balance, they will become one.

It's incredible. Zhao Mai had the deepest feeling here. He said to Xiaohua: At first, the creatures just swam in the water, then slowly rose to the surface, saw the land, and wanted to find out, so they swam. Came up and learned to crawl.”

They crawled on the ground, and their vision got higher and higher. They wanted to see what was going on, so they climbed up, and then they learned to walk, run and jump.

“They raised their heads, saw the vast sky, and smelled the breath of freedom. They wanted to find out, so they worked hard upwards, climbed in the air with their hands, pushed off the ground with their legs, and then learned to fly.

Zhao Mai held up his hands and motioned to the entire battleship creature: They saw the starry sky and the boundless new frontier, so they continued on the journey of exploration and slowly developed to the current level. Isn't this God saying, 'I want to fly' ’ It took off, but it was a great journey that started from a small cell.”

It seems that you have a deep understanding. Do you want to keep part of it in my body so that I can keep it for you? This is a unique understanding of yours. Xiaohua said seriously: Although I know that you will have a profound understanding one day, But I didn’t expect it to be at this time. Leaving the earth and entering a new environment will be really helpful for you.”

Don't druids go to various environments to experience the natural power there, thereby improving their understanding and abilities? Zhao Mai responded modestly: I just have some convenient conditions and can travel farther than most druids. It’s just a lot to see from a distance. In terms of time, it’s actually very stupid for me to leave my thoughts at this time.”

Although he said this, Zhao Mai had no intention of refusing. He picked up the stored grain, put his hand on the flower pot, and taught Xiao Hua his experience through the induction of the natural force. This experience is also very helpful to Xiaohua. If she can learn how to integrate her own insights and establish a good balance between self-spirit, Druid perception and physical growth, maybe she can also can usher in new developments. Xiaohua is very satisfied with the spiritual state of being able to give birth to a tree demon, but Zhao Mai believes that this is far from the end of the road.

After clearing out the power compartment and hyperlight engine compartment, most of the remaining ghosts were minor problems, at least not affecting the ship's maneuverability. Shepard checked the ammunition, Diana, Mike, I don't have much ammunition. I will mainly rely on you from now on. Is that okay?

No problem. Diana waved her sword: I haven't sweated yet.

That's okay with me. Zhao Mai said to Shepard: But should we inform the bridge and Atlantis of the situation here?

That's right. Shepard tapped his headset, and just after saying a few words, he found that the hyperspeed engine started to start. Strong energy pulses gathered in the two cylindrical organs, and the force field waves generated slowly pushed everyone outward. Rodney, what happened?

You should ask Terra for details, but I also know that. Rodney's voice slowly sounded in the headset: Atlantis's deep space radar discovered that the ghost fleet has accelerated, and the earliest warship will be in Arriving in ten minutes instead of three days as originally expected. The ghost is running at all costs. Atlantis has already taken off. After leaving the atmosphere, it will start the hyperdrive and leave. Oh, no... Atlantis asked Can we hold back the ghost's spaceship and reduce the possibility of them tracking the faster-than-light path of Atlantis?

Can it be done?

Theoretically, it's possible, but we have too few manpower. Terra can't control such a large spacecraft and so many equipment by herself. Her brain will be burned out.

I think I can help. Zhao Mai said to Shepard: I also know a little bit about operating a spacecraft.

Diana pointed to herself and Zhao Mai: We have very good hearing and heard everything. We will definitely help.