Sister, can I be the scabbard too?

Not long after,

At the underground base in Suzhou, the cracks that had disappeared have reopened.

With the help of the vampire clan leader, Requiem, Bai Wuchang and the others returned to the human world.

Although the soldiers and researchers who followed them into the rift survived with the help of "Lin Yuan".

But those who entered the cracks earlier were not so lucky.

They were already corpses before the White Impermanence arrived, and even the laws of the sun could not save them.

Humanity's first exploration of the Rift ended in victory, at the cost of the lives of 576 soldiers and 27 top scientists.

"Waaaaah..."

"Feel sorry……"

"Class monitor, it should be my turn to go..."

Inside the underground base, soft sobs could be heard incessantly.

As the saying goes, a man doesn't easily shed tears.

But how many people can truly control their emotions when faced with the passing of their comrades?

As Bai Wuchang walked through the sobs, he felt a tightness in his chest.

She still couldn't get used to this scene of life and death.

Moreover, the cries within the base were only a small part of the tragedy.

Behind the deaths of these 576 soldiers and 27 top scientists are more than 600 families.

Their suffering is unseen by the White Impermanence.

But Bai Wuchang knew very well that if his parents and Lin Yuan passed away before him, he would definitely not fare any better than they did.

"If we fail to complete what follows, this tragedy will spread to all of humanity, Sister Impermanence."

Tang Ling'er walked alongside her and sighed.

As a reborn person, she has become accustomed to life and death.

In the original timeline's apocalyptic scenario, death was the most common thing.

The teammate you're eating bread and insects with tonight might be torn to pieces tomorrow, and you won't even be able to find their body.

That was true purgatory.

"But fortunately, everything has taken a turn for the better."

Tang Ling'er looked at Bai Wuchang: "All of this is thanks to Sister Wuchang for being able to decipher the knowledge on the Sun Stone Tablet."

"That's just my special ability, and I can only understand a very small part of it."

Bai Wuchang shook his head somewhat awkwardly.

She truly hadn't expected that after being granted new superpowers by that being, she would be able to easily read the contents of the Sunstone.

"In any case, thanks to Sister Wuchang, we have now mastered the cultivation methods of the Solar Breathing Method and the Solar Body Tempering Method, and we have also mastered the means of selecting superhumans."

Tang Ling'er smiled and said, "Compared to last time, our advantage has increased many times over!"

The breathing techniques and body-strengthening techniques, recorded on the stone tablet, are abilities that can improve the physical fitness and SAN value of superhumans.

Tang Ling'er has already seen them; these two secret techniques are countless times more sophisticated than the secret techniques that all of humanity has obtained since the game started.

Not to mention, the stone tablet also records a potion recipe that can detect, screen, and help humans awaken supernatural abilities!

Most importantly, the medicinal ingredients needed for this formula can all be found in the human world!

This means that before the end of the world, humanity can cultivate far more superhumans than in the previous era!

"Humanity's fate was changed because of that unknown existence."

Looking at the elated Tang Ling'er, Bai Wuchang's icy face also revealed a smile.

"Yes, but it's strange. Why did this unknown entity appear in Sun City, and why is it protecting us?"

Tang Ling'er scratched her head, completely baffled.

After thinking for a moment, she closed her eyes and recited the message from her superpower once more:

With the help of the great wielder of the Sun Law, humanity has gained a sliver of hope.

The knowledge of the Solar Dynasty became the power of humankind.

Although it was only a slim chance, humanity gained the possibility of winning the apocalyptic game.

With the help of the laws of the sun, your supernatural abilities have enabled you to evolve, and you now know the next turning point that will change the fate of humanity:

The Chaos Cult is concentrating its forces, determined to deliver annihilation to humanity the moment the Doomsday Game begins and humanity enters the Ash World.

If you can thwart the Chaos Cult's plans ahead of time, humanity's chances of defeating the apocalypse will increase further.

The following are the coordinates of the Chaos Cult: ...

Ash World is the name of the post-apocalyptic game world.

This message popped into Tang Ling'er's mind after Bai Wuchang read the knowledge of the Sun Stone Tablet.

She immediately informed Director Liu about the matter, who then reported it to the federal government.

Right now, the entire federal government must be in a meeting about this.

"The possibility of changing the future of humanity."

Tang Ling'er sighed deeply, her respect and gratitude for that unknown being growing even stronger.

Perhaps for Him, saving humanity was just a whim, something He did on a whim.

But for insignificant humans, it is a debt of gratitude that can never be forgotten.

Yes, a debt of gratitude that can never be repaid.

"By the way, Ling'er, you said before that Lin Yuan would become humanity's hope, right?" Bai Wuchang thought for a moment and then asked:

"Now..."

"My belief remains unchanged: no matter how powerful that being is, it is ultimately not human. Humanity's destiny must be in its own hands," Tang Ling'er stated frankly.

"I think Lin Yuan is still our last trump card."

After she finished speaking, she noticed that Bai Wuchang's face suddenly fell, and he looked sullen.

"What's wrong, Sister Wuchang?"

"It's nothing," Bai Wuchang shook his head.

For all other humans, having a "hero" standing at the forefront is undoubtedly a blessing.

But she hoped that Lin Yuan's burden could be lighter.

Why should the heavy responsibility of saving all mankind be placed on his shoulders?

Did humanity ever ask him if he was willing to take on all of this?

Will humanity be grateful to him in the future?

"Wuchang, Ling'er, I've been looking for you!"

Just then, Director Liu's voice rang out behind the two of them.

"The results of the meeting are in."

Director Liu walked to the two of them:

"First, it concerns that unknown entity, which the Federal Government has named... Apostle Zero—The Sun."

"The Sun...what a fitting name." Bai Wuchang nodded. "And what is the Federation's stance?"

"The Federal Council has ordered that He be treated with the highest honors, and that we are willing to pay any price if we can negotiate with Him."

Neither Bai Wuchang nor Tang Ling'er had any objections upon hearing this.

That's how it should be.

"In addition, the Federal Council issued two directives, the first of which concerns Lin Yuan," Director Liu said, glancing at Tang Ling'er.

"Ling'er, the butterfly effect has already taken hold, so we need to adjust our strategy slightly."

"Wait, you're not thinking of abandoning Lin Yuan, are you?" Tang Ling'er frowned.

"Because we can now mass-produce superhumans, and because we now have breathing techniques and body-strengthening methods, we think he's no longer important?"

"Do you think it would be better to train ability users loyal to the Federal military instead of training him?"

Tang Ling'er stared into Director Liu's eyes, thinking it was a very foolish judgment.

"Ling'er," Director Liu sighed, "Actually, what you said is indeed the opinion of some important figures within the committee, no, it can even be said to be the opinion of the vast majority of people."

"Director Liu, if I may be so blunt, this—"

"However," Director Liu waved his hand, interrupting her, and continued:

"The proposal was rejected."

"Huh?" Tang Ling'er was taken aback.

"Yes, the chairpersons did not choose this option, but instead overruled objections and formulated a new plan."