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

Chapter 34 The most dazzling star in the night sky!
"The situation in Jiangcheng is not optimistic; the speed of the dark invasion has accelerated again."

Lu Yuan stood on the rooftop.

From its vantage point, it overlooks the entire city of Jiang.

Eight years ago.

He fled with the refugees from Linhai City, hundreds of kilometers away, all the way to Jiangcheng.

Jiangcheng was still very prosperous at that time.

While it may not be described as a time of peace and prosperity, it can certainly be described as a scene of lights in every home.

It should be at least a hundred times better than it is now.

But only eight years have passed.

Jiangcheng has fallen to its current state of ruin and decay.

If the situation continues to deteriorate, it will inevitably accelerate the outflow of Sims.

By the time.

I'm afraid that within a year or two, all seven million ordinary people in the outer city will be abandoned without hesitation.

The human tragedy of eight years ago will be repeated!
Think of this.

Lu Yuan clenched his fists involuntarily.

In this post-apocalyptic world where everyone is simulating a bizarre invasion.

Only the Simulator can dispel the darkness.

If they lose the protection of the Sims.

Ordinary people can only wait to die in despair in the darkness.

The events of Linhai City eight years ago serve as a cautionary tale.

but.

Lu Yuan alone cannot change anything.

not to mention.

His experience of fleeing from disaster years ago had already shown him the coldness and indifference of human nature.

He had long since lost that saintly complex.

I would never put myself in danger for the sake of a group of unrelated people.

at this time.

The surrounding darkness seemed to be alive, sensing Lu Yuan's presence, and surged toward him rapidly.

Lu Yuan was just about to activate his qi and blood to dispel the darkness.

But then a sudden inspiration struck.

He then began to circulate the Scripture of the Purgatory of the Heavens.

In an instant.

Hundreds of spirit runes were lit up.

These spiritual runes were imprinted on Lu Yuan's limbs and bones, covering almost every part of his body.

A dazzling light suddenly burst forth from his body.

It instantly illuminated an area within a radius of 100 meters!

this moment.

Lu Yuan became the most dazzling star in the night sky!
What does a radius of 100 meters mean?
The area is equivalent to 10,000 square meters, which is one hectare, or 15 mu (approximately 1 hectare).

Convert it.

That's equivalent to one hundred houses, each 100 square meters in size.

It's much bigger than a standard football field!
This result.

This startled even Lu Yuan himself.

and.

The darkness that had been pouncing on Lu Yuan like a hungry wolf.

The moment they came into contact with the light emanating from Lu Yuan, it was as if they had encountered their natural enemy.

It let out a piercing scream and desperately retreated in all directions.

But next second.

The Divine Prison Scripture of the Heavens activated automatically, emitting an irresistible and terrifying suction force.

Under the influence of this suction force.

The darkness within a radius of a hundred meters formed an energy tide that converged towards Lu Yuan.

At this moment, Lu Yuan was like a bottomless black hole, swallowing up all the darkness!

Thirty seconds later.

Lu Yuan looked radiant and let out a satisfied burp.

"The Divine Prison Scripture of All Heavens truly lives up to its reputation as the number one technique in all realms; it can even absorb dark energy."

"But this dark energy is actually hunting and fleeing on its own; isn't that a bit too intelligent?"

Lu Yuan looked at the fleeing darkness, feeling quite surprised.

Especially when I think about the piercing scream I just heard.

This made him even more suspicious that this dark energy might possess some kind of autonomous consciousness.

And the other side.

After Lu Yuan absorbed the darkness within a radius of 100 meters...

The nearby simulators immediately noticed the anomaly and looked in his direction.

Whenever night falls.

The simulator must activate its vital energy to dispel darkness for ordinary people.

However, the simulators stationed nearby were surprised to discover...

Why is the dark energy so much weaker than usual today?

...Outer city, district six.

The streets were pitch black.

Two simulated police officers, dressed in police uniforms, stood under a streetlamp smoking, their faces filled with worry.

"Captain Li, judging by the time, shouldn't this year's new recruits be reporting for duty in the next few days?"

"Since I graduated last year and was assigned here, I have been guarding this godforsaken place for a whole year without taking a single day off!"

The young man with the crew cut had bloodshot eyes and complained with dissatisfaction.

He spoke in a very old-fashioned manner.

But if you look closely...

His face, however, looked very young, at most around twenty years old.

In this apocalyptic world where countless races have invaded and strange phenomena abound.

The empire promised to protect ordinary people until they reached adulthood.

But as a price to pay.

After becoming a Simulator, everyone has the responsibility to dispel darkness and ward off evil spirits.

therefore.

After the annual mock exams.

A large number of new recruits will be assigned to various jurisdictions.

This will undoubtedly greatly reduce the pressure on the police department.

However, the situation in Jiangcheng deteriorated.

Any newcomer with a bit of connections or relationships is either directly transferred to the inner city or assigned to a safe area in the city center.

Only they, a group of poor, powerless people, were left struggling in the outer city.

"What's the rush? The police department is short-staffed right now. I haven't had a break in years."

Captain Li sighed.

In recent years, a large number of simulators have left the field.

Life in the outer city is getting harder and harder.

He only has a handful of underlings, and it's already a miracle that he can hold onto this small area.

"Captain, when will our subsidies arrive?"

"Those people in the inner city live a life of luxury, throwing banquets every day. At least leave us some scraps."

The crew-cut youth complained again.

When a simulator activates its Qi and blood, it also consumes a large amount of spiritual energy.

Ignite yourself to light up others.

Isn't this just a human-shaped light bulb?
If it weren't for the subsidies, who would be so selfless and generous?
"I just asked you to keep watch at night, why are you talking so much nonsense? Do you think the Empire will shortchange you on your allowance?"

Team Leader Li glared at him and cursed irritably.

"You should be glad that when the jurisdictions were assigned, you were assigned to District Six instead of Black Dragon City."

"Black Dragon Stronghold? That hellhole is no place for humans!"

The crew-cut youth shivered and immediately lost all desire to complain.

But after a while, he asked curiously again.

"Captain, I heard from Captain Zhang and the others that with your qualifications, you should have been transferred to the inner city long ago, so why are you still here?"

“My son is about to graduate, and I plan to save this spot for him.”

Captain Li answered without looking up, smoking a cigarette.

Actually, there was another reason he didn't mention.

In recent years.

The veterans in the Public Security Bureau are all trying to transfer away, and there are fewer and fewer new recruits.

If even he, the team leader, leaves.

What about the ordinary people in District Six?
"Alright, stop complaining. If you work hard for a few years, you might be able to get transferred to the inner city."

"Please keep an eye on me while I work, then I'll go wander around the other streets."

Team Leader Li stubbed out his cigarette and prepared to head to other streets.

But at this moment.

On the rooftop, less than 500 meters from here.

Suddenly, a burst of dazzling light erupted, illuminating the surroundings as if it were daytime.

It's like someone threw a flashbang, which is particularly dazzling in the dark.

The two of them quickly turned their heads and instinctively closed their eyes.

Although they are all simulators, their physical abilities are far superior to those of ordinary people.

However, years of working at night have made them accustomed to darkness, and their eyes are more sensitive to changes in light.

Even with their eyes closed, tears still streamed down their faces.

After experiencing a brief period of blindness.

The two finally regained a sliver of their sight.

"Captain, what just happened? My eyes were almost blinded by the light!"

The crew-cut young man covered his eyes, tears streaming down his face.

"After night falls, only the life force of the simulators can pierce through the darkness."

"This light is so dazzling, could it be a Morning Star level expert passing by?"

Team Leader Li wondered to himself.

But when he looked up again...

The bright light was fleeting, disappearing into the night long ago.

(End of this chapter)