In a simulated life scenario, how do you defy fate and change your destiny every time?

Chapter 22 One Life: A Deadly Situation, Digital Life!
"Solar anomaly, is the end of the world imminent?"

"What exactly is this so-called Ark Project?"

Lu Yuan immediately asked.

"It's very simple."

"Before the dark energy sweeps through the solar system, we will build an ark to leave Earth, carrying the seeds of human civilization, to find the next habitable planet."

Chen Hongyu said frankly.

Lu Yuan nodded.

With the current level of human technology, even dealing with second-order anomalies is difficult.

Running away was indeed the only option.

However, space on the spacecraft is limited.

this means.

The vast majority of ordinary people will become victims of Project Ark.

"Ever since the Apollo moon landing, when various countries discovered the existence of dark energy."

"The panicked elites of various countries secretly reached an agreement and formulated Project Ark."

"Project Ark spans a century and brings together the world's top talents and scientists from various industries."

"To ensure the successful implementation of Project Ark, countries have spent countless human and material resources and decades to finally develop the most perfect artificial intelligence in history, 'Nova'."

"After authorization, 'Nova' even has control over nuclear weapons and space-based weapons!"

"With Nova's help, Project Ark has been completed ahead of schedule."

"The first batch of Ark warships has now been completed and is ready to be launched at any time."

"These warships are equipped with the latest warp drive engines, and their top speed can approach half the speed of light."

"The ship's internal ecological cycle system can operate normally for five thousand years, enough to carry hundreds of thousands of people on ultra-long-distance interstellar travel."

Chen Hongyu revealed another top-secret piece of information.

"But you stayed here and did not leave on a warship."

Lu Yuan stared into Chen Hongyu's eyes, trying to see through his true thoughts.

Being unafraid of death and courting death are two different things.

Chen Hongyu knew that Blue Star could be destroyed at any time, yet he risked his life to stay here.

There must be something else going on!
"You guessed right, I did have ulterior motives."

Chen Hongyu made no attempt to hide his feelings.

"When the first batch of Ark warships was completed, the leaders of various countries were overjoyed."

"They were even willing to wage a small-scale war in order to get a few more tickets."

"But they don't know that the Ark Project had already failed ten years ago."

"What do you mean?"

Lu Yuan was completely confused.

I thought Project Ark was the breakthrough in this simulation, but it failed just like that?
"According to monitoring instruments, the rate of solar distortion is far exceeding the planned rate."

"As early as ten years ago, dark energy had already spread to most of the solar system."

"In other words, we've already been trapped on Earth for a long time."

"Once they leave the atmosphere, they will be exposed to the radiation of dark energy. Before they even leave the solar system, they will become deformed monsters!"

Chen Hongyu smiled wryly.

"Are you saying that Earth is in dire straits, and everyone can only wait to die?"

Lu Yuan said with a headache.

“I once thought so too.” Chen Hongyu nodded.

"After confirming the failure of Project Ark, I immediately logged into the Nova backend and modified all the monitoring data."

"Otherwise, once this news gets out, it will definitely cause panic all over the world!"

"It was after that I finally realized that humanity only had one way out."

Chen Hongyu said with a complicated expression.

"What's the way out?"

Lu Yuan glanced at him in surprise.

By now.

This was a certain death situation.

Even Lu Yuan was at a loss and couldn't think of a way to break the deadlock.

But Chen Hongyu actually had a solution?
"Digital Life!"

Chen Hongyu sighed.

He wouldn't have wanted to come to this if he hadn't been forced to.

"After numerous experiments, I suddenly made a very unexpected discovery."

"While dark energy can distort all living things, it cannot affect virtual data." "By converting living beings into digital life forms, we can avoid the radiation of dark energy."

"And this is the only way to continue human civilization!"

Lu Yuan fell silent.

Compared to genocide, this path is not entirely unacceptable.

but.

Are digital beings that live forever in a virtual world still considered human?

I'm afraid most people wouldn't be able to accept this approach.

"What's your purpose in telling me all this?"

Lu Yuan asked.

"I need your genetic data."

Chen Hongyu admitted.

"Nova's authority is mostly in the hands of high-ranking officials in various countries."

"Only by killing them can I gain full access and implement the Digital Life Project!"

"For the past ten years, I have been creating genetic warriors."

"But even the strongest are only at the half-step extreme realm, unable to confront a modern army head-on."

"Only by obtaining your genetic data can I create an even more powerful legion of genetic warriors!"

"You want to cooperate with me? But why should I trust you?"

Lu Yuan smiled.

His original intention was to completely settle the grudges between the martial arts world and the Red Lotus Sect.

But who could have imagined that the situation would develop into what it is now?

"In fact, there is no conflict of interest between us."

"If I'm not mistaken."

“Every extraterrestrial being has some kind of innate mission.”

"Judging from your growth trajectory, your mission must be to revitalize martial arts."

Chen Hongyu analyzed.

Lu Yuan was deeply moved.

The identity of the simulator can be deduced from just a few clues.

With such terrifying talent and ability, it would be a real shame if Chen Hongyu didn't become a simulator.

"Suppressing martial arts is the will of the courts of various countries."

"As long as you give me the genetic data, I can help you complete this mission much faster."

"Besides, killing you would do me no good."

Chen Hongyu's tone was very sincere.

The Crimson Lotus Cult was merely a tool he used to collect martial artists' genes and eliminate obstacles.

If necessary.

He could abandon it at any time.

And there was another reason he didn't mention.

He once believed that digital life was the only hope for the continuation of human civilization.

But Lu Yuan's appearance showed him new possibilities.

therefore.

As long as it doesn't interfere with the plan, he wouldn't mind helping Lu Yuan out.

Let's see if he can find a second way to survive.

"Your bargaining chips aren't enough for cooperation."

Lu Yuan shook his head.

Although Chen Hongyu's suggestion was somewhat tempting to him.

But empty promises are not to be trusted.

Unless Chen Hongyu can offer tangible benefits, Lu Yuan will not agree.

"This is a fragmented map that I came across while researching. It might be helpful to you."

After a moment's thought, Chen Hongyu took out a yellowed animal skin scroll from the drawer.

Lu Yuangang had just received it and hadn't had a chance to examine it yet.

A notification sound suddenly rang out.

[Congratulations! You have obtained an S-rank key item: the map of the Moon Palace left behind by an ancient Qi cultivator!]

(End of this chapter)