The whole weird world is waiting for me to go to heaven

Chapter 1015 Light of Hope
Xuanzhou.

Since returning from the pilgrimage to God's Blessing, Zona has fallen seriously ill.

During that period, she felt as if she were trapped in a long, hazy dream.

My dream is filled with vibrant light and shadow, a divine spine reaching straight to the sky, a corrupt and evil divine face, and an overwhelming will pressing down from the heavens...

It wasn't until the moment the temple collapsed in her dream that she felt a piercing pain, as if she had lost something, yet also as if she had finally broken free from something.

When she staggered and pushed open the door, it was already December 30th.

At the edge of the sea, the morning light slowly rises.

"Is it... dawn?"

Zhuona opened her eyes halfway, momentarily finding it difficult to adjust to the brightness.

"Yes, it's almost Chenshi (7-9 AM), and the sky is starting to brighten."

Amu's voice rang out from the side.

Zhuona tilted her head.

Am was carrying a bucket of seafood. When she finally got up, her eyes were full of smiles.

"Han Ye... is it resolved?"

Zhuona still remembers that heavy darkness and terrifying reality as if it were just yesterday.

"You're finally awake! I'll go make you some oyster porridge right now, it was your favorite when you were little."

"Auntie, how old am I? Still thinking about being a child..."

Zhuona was able to enter the Xuanzhou Temple and hold a high position, which means she must have some qualifications, and she is already over sixty years old.

"Nonsense! In my heart, you will always be that little water sprite."

"Auntie! Don't say that embarrassing name..."

Despite her complaints, now that she's out in the light of day again, seeing Eminem looking so energetic, she couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness.

I thought I'd never see him again...

Am is over 100 years old.

Zhuona had been using spiritual pills to nourish her body, and with no worries on the island, she used to dive into the deep sea every day to collect unique and precious seafood, so her body was quite strong and healthy.

In recent years, many sea areas have been mysteriously polluted, and most fishermen can no longer go deep into the sea and can only pick up seafood on the mudflats.

Only Zhuona's mother, relying on the water-repelling beads and protective artifacts given to her by her daughter, was still able to thrive in the sea.

Others thought it was too extravagant, using such good stuff on collecting seafood.

But some people say, "What's so extravagant about it? If you have a daughter who can be a fifth-rank priest, you can be one too!"

"Tch! It's not that easy... Whose child can be as promising as Yingniang's Shuiwazi..."

"Shh, don't shout. She's Priestess Zona now..."

However, as the temple system collapsed, she returned to her hometown like a walking corpse, gradually transforming into a different person.

"Why is Priestess Zona back?"

"I heard... the temple is gone..."

"No wonder..."

"A new god ascends the throne..."

"Is Zona... still a priestess?"

"They all slunk back; what kind of priests are they?"

"Shh... No matter what, he's a peak-level expert in the Cave Profound Realm. He can definitely hear everything you say clearly."

"whispering sound……"

Then they all dispersed.

However, the whispers continued unabated.

Although the voice was low, Zhuona, who was lying in the room wrapped in a blanket, could still hear it clearly.

You can also hear these fellow villagers talking about themselves behind their backs, one or two of them bringing seafood to the door, saying it's to help Shuiwa get better.

We're all neighbors and relatives, so we always care about each other.

But Zhuona no longer had the energy to care about much.

She simply closed her eyes silently and fell into a deep sleep.

He slept in this state for many days before those chaotic dreams gradually faded away.

Now I sit quietly to the side, watching my mother simmering oyster porridge by the stove. The fresh aroma of oysters, mixed with the fragrance of rice, wafts to my nose on the fresh sea breeze, while I hear the sound of waves crashing against the rocks.

Zhuona felt only peace in her heart.

It feels like going back to my childhood.

I read a book while waiting for dinner to be served.

That's how she read more and more books, gradually leaving that small island and reaching the main island of Xuanzhou, where she eventually entered through hard work...

Temple?

and many more.

Or perhaps, the Xuanzhou Cabinet...

Or perhaps, the Xuanzhou Research Pavilion?
New world?
Different memories came rushing in, and the sounds of the past surged in like a tide, making her head ache with noise.

Am, who had been watching her daughter closely, noticed Zona's unusual behavior and quickly asked:
"What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"

"Hmm...it seems like there are many of me..."

Zhuona didn't know how to tell Amu about these feelings; she always felt that Amu, who had lived a simple life here all his life, would never understand.

Unexpectedly, Amu waved his hand and said, "Oh, that's quantum collapse syndrome."

"W-what?"

"It's that... when multiple timelines merge, the individual was originally in... quantum overlap? No, the multiple memories and life experiences of quantum overlap are forcibly collapsed into a single self..."

While stirring the porridge, Amu tried to recall something and spoke haltingly.

Zhuona was surprised that Am would use such complex words, and even more strangely, she also knew the word "quantum".

It seems like I've heard or learned about it somewhere before.

"In short, the brain retains lingering images of those 'unselected possibilities,' and the emotional fluctuations will be quite significant during this period... I even sometimes feel like your father is still alive!"

Am shrugged and continued, "Anyway, auditory and visual hallucinations are quite normal. At times like these, you should meditate more."

"Meditation...to communicate with the divine?"

Zhuona recalled the most familiar words from the time of the Supreme God.

"No, no, it's meditation that allows me to focus on the present moment."

I don't know where Amu heard that from.

Zhuona gave it a try.

Although I can no longer communicate with the gods, my mind is indeed much calmer, and the buzzing in my ears is gradually fading away.

Then you can clearly hear the noise from afar.

Interspersed among them was a very clear and energetic voice:

"This is the first time that humankind has broken free from the earth's surface and soared into the sky..."

Zhuona suddenly stood up and looked in the direction of the sound.

Am noticed her movement and glanced at her as well:
"Oh, it's over by the temple."

“A temple?” Zhuona’s heart skipped a beat. “But the supreme god…”

Looking up, one could see the broken and fragmented face of the supreme god still hanging in the sky, the sunlight reflecting off it, creating a somber and deathly stillness.

Am then realized what was wrong with Zona.

"Sigh...this...is not..."

Seeing Amu's reaction, Zhuona immediately understood.

"Oh, it's the temple of the Earth Mother...

"yes……"

Am nodded, then carefully observed Zona's expression, afraid that she would fall back into her previous state of disarray.

But Zona showed no other expression, only murmuring softly:
"I didn't expect them to spread their faith here so quickly... How is that possible? And on such a remote island like ours..."

"This is not a real temple."

Surprisingly, Amu knew about this.

"It's a virtual temple that was created after that 'Skynet' was laid out. Anyway, if you have any problems, you can go there to ask for help or pray."

Zhuona's gaze suddenly sharpened: "You... went to ask for help too?"

Am's face was slightly flushed.

The hand stirring the porridge became much faster unconsciously.

"Sigh, this isn't how you were a few days ago... It's worrying... I was thinking of going there to see if there's anything we could do..."

"And then you heard about 'quantum collapse syndrome'?"

"Yes……"

"I've heard that the more devout one's faith in the supreme god, the more likely this will happen. If it can't be adjusted, it might turn into 'quantum psychosis'..."

"and then?"

Am secretly glanced at her expression, and seeing that Zhuona wasn't angry, he continued:

"Then they gave me a bottle of pills. I never expected that this temple, which has no physical form, would actually deliver something! And after you took them, you really did get better slowly. Your fever went down, and you stopped talking so much in your sleep..."

Zona interrupted Eminem's rambling:
"What's the price?"

“It means they gave me silver.” Seeing Zhuona’s eyes widen, Amu quickly explained:
"Don't worry, I'm not trying to scam you out of money. The price is very fair, about the same as the price I pay for a dose of medicine from Old Man She."

Old Man She was considered a quack doctor on the island. He couldn't cure serious illnesses, but the islanders would usually go to him for headaches or fevers.

Zhuona was slightly relieved.

But this only fueled my curiosity about the "virtual temple".

The voice from afar continued, seemingly spoken by a different person, recounting "the meaning of flying into the sky."

Upon closer listening, one could even recognize the familiar Xuanzhou accent.

This voice is also familiar.

It's Lord Huang of Peach Blossom Island in Xuanzhou!

Am noticed Zora's curiosity:
"Today is a big day! I heard it's the first test flight of that so-called Immortal Ship. If it weren't for the worrying nature of you, I would have liked to go and see it too..."

"The Immortal Ship...test flight?"

Zhuona's heart trembled.

She remembered this.

Back then, the snow mountain even specifically requested materials from the four countries.

No, not just...

It seems she was involved.

In the new world, she appears to have been involved in the development of life support systems...

But that was only the result in what is essentially a virtual world.

Looking back now, it feels like a lifetime ago.

Is it...

Has the fairy boat truly been made?
Overwhelmed by curiosity, she quickly walked outside.

Seeing that she was finally willing to go out, Am was actually happy, but he called out to her back as she walked away:
"Daughter, remember to come back for porridge later!"

"Okay, Amu."

Zhuona walked on and soon arrived at the noisiest place on the island.

The place was packed with people, already three or four layers deep and completely crowded.

In the center of the crowd, a radiant phantom of a temple floated, warm and bright, like the slowly rising sunlight.

In the enormous mirage projected by the temple, one can see a huge snow valley filled with a multitude of people.

But upon closer inspection, they turned out to be illusory mirages.

Judging from their clothing, the people here are divided into four factions. Now it is the turn of the Yellow Peach Blossom Island Master of Xuanzhou to speak. He is the current ruler of Xuanzhou.

Most of the people present were political figures from various countries, like Huang Daozhu.

Clearly, they attach great importance to today's test flight of the Xianzhou spacecraft.

In short, it was quite different from the situation in Zhuona's memory, where the temple made all sorts of excuses and the court treated her with perfunctory politeness and ridicule.

However, the island owner spoke too much and had a heavy accent, making it long and tedious to listen to.

Zhuona's thoughts gradually drifted away, and she slowly raised her head.

My chest tightened suddenly at the sight that met my gaze.

Above the snow valley, a section of the lower part covered with tentacles could be vaguely seen, swaying and writhing, with blinding light bursting from between the tentacles, like a sun about to explode.

The light and heat were so intense that they caused billowing mist to rise from the snow valley, but it was quickly swallowed up by some device, and then everything became clear again.

As for the higher up, it shouldn't be visible if it's in a snow valley.

Because it's too high and too far.

And this behemoth was simply too big.

But now, thanks to the mirage, it was also reflected, as if the entire giant object was suspended above Zona's head and shrouded the island.

A colossal object blotted out the sky.

Full of oppression.

It was hard to see clearly, but I could vaguely make out that it was a giant whale surrounded by a ring of light, standing vertically to the ground as if it had just leaped out of the sea.

As the light gradually rose from the lower tentacles, the entire whale was gradually illuminated, its halo appearing as if cast in silver, reflecting a dazzling golden glow.

It goes without saying that when the giant whale completely transforms into golden light, it will leap out of this world and roam the sea of ​​stars.

Zhuona was deeply shocked.

Even feel proud of it.

……

Crossing the narrow strait between Xuanzhou and the mainland, on the other side of the continent—

Lingqiu.

The newly appointed clan chief, Qinghe, stood beneath the towering sacred tree.

Her image was projected into the snow valley by the celestial net, and then magnified like a giant filling the entire mirage, appearing above each "virtual temple".

She spoke slowly:
Today is the day to bid farewell to the old year...

"And today, we are about to usher in a new era..."

Several more bone spurs appeared on her face.

It appeared both ferocious and resolute.

Nalan, who was listening from below the stage, knew that Qinghe was commemorating the deceased clan chief and using pain to remember her hatred for the strange.

The sound of green grass echoed through the forest and valley:

"We must not forget those lives that vanished in the mysterious, including our most respected predecessors, our most beloved relatives, and our closest friends."

"We must not forget that we are able to stand here today because countless people sacrificed their lives to give us a chance to live."

"And we..."

"It was through blood and tears that I fought with all my might to survive to this day."

Upon hearing this, Nalan looked at the giant tree in the center of the tribe and gently covered his chest.

Feel the slow-beating heart beneath your palm.

It's made of wood, and its movement is always a bit sluggish.

But Nalan was still filled with gratitude and relief.

If it weren't for the Holy Maiden, I would probably have died in the deep mountains long ago, and how could I have come to see such a hopeful scene today?
A rough but warm hand took hers.

She turned her head and saw Zhu Le's bright white smile.

Overwhelmed with emotion, she carefully grasped his hand in return.

Chief Qinghe's voice continued:
"...That is precisely why, in such a desperate situation, we should unite more closely, stop harboring any misunderstandings, and stop letting pointless struggles deplete our strength."

"And the fairy boat is such a symbol."

"This is the result of the joint efforts of the four researchers, who worked day and night without any distinction between themselves or any regard for personal gain."

She turned around and looked up at the sacred tree behind her.

"Now, the Holy Maiden of Lingqiu has followed the Earth Mother and attained divine status..."

"We must also follow in the footsteps of the Holy Maiden and the Earth Mother, step by step, to escape this quagmire of despair created by this strange phenomenon."

"Today, with the Divine Tree as our witness, Lingqiu is willing to dedicate the strength of its entire clan to helping the Immortal Ship achieve its great success and ascend together with it!"

As soon as the words were spoken, the people of Lingqiu were filled with excitement. They crossed their arms over their chests and prayed devoutly, while looking up at the illusory image of the celestial ship that resembled a giant whale in the sky.

Golden light flowed upwards, growing stronger and stronger, even illuminating the surrounding dense forest.

"Thank you for your great love, Lingqiu!"

"Most of the spirit stones used in this celestial vessel were sponsored by Lingqiu. Thank you to our generous benefactor!"

This time, the speaker is a girl from northern China with colorful braids, named "Qingxue," who was at the launch site in the snow-capped mountains.

After thanking the sponsors, she continued to explain the principles behind the launch of the celestial vessel and its main missions after takeoff.

"As you can see, this is the ignition phase of the celestial vessel. Once it has gathered enough propulsion, it will officially take off, completely leaving this land and sailing into the boundless void."

"During this test flight, we will explore the surrounding void, establish our base in the void—a space station—and try to find out if there are other beings like us, that is, our neighbors."

At that moment, everyone watching the live stream online was astonished.

Numerous bullet comments flashed by like a mirage.

The girl next to Qingxue, Yun Jidao, asked on behalf of everyone: "So, there might be other life forms in this void?"

“Of course, we can’t rule it out.” Qingxue nodded. “In fact, Director Ling of Xueshan has already confirmed the existence of extraterrestrial life for the first time through Tianer Lake and obtained important information. Therefore, we must explore.”

"But why conduct such radical exploration for the first test flight?"

"Because if other planets really exist, and disaster hasn't befallen them yet, we might be able to use them as our next habitat."

"What if there's a disaster too?"

"Then we can also see how the other side responds, and whether there is any hope of joining forces."

"Therefore, this is the most important task of this test flight."

These words, as they reached everyone's ears through the Skynet system, stirred a series of emotions within them.

When disaster strikes, there is great despair.

But what's more terrifying than despair is having no hope of survival at all, and no one even making plans for that one possibility.

Now, the celestial vessel is about to ignite and take off, carrying the grand mission of exploring the way of survival.

At that moment, a spark of hope ignited in everyone's heart.

As the golden light of the celestial vessel shone, the fire burned ever brighter.

(End of this chapter)