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Chapter 617 Rapidly Pushing Through the Apocalypse [Part 5]

Just as Hu Qi was using the Crimson Panel to enhance his strength.

Meanwhile, the outside world.

As the clock struck precisely 18:10 PM, the twilight sky seemed to have been splashed with thick ink, suddenly plunging into an unfathomable darkness.

This sudden change in the celestial phenomena, intertwined with the earlier inexplicable palpitations, instantly triggered global unrest.

On the highway, vehicles that were originally driving normally lost control due to the sudden drop in visibility and driver panic.

The screeching sound of tires rubbing against the ground echoed through the streets, and collisions and rear-end accidents occurred one after another in an instant.

This is not a localized phenomenon; within that single second, tens of thousands of traffic accidents occur simultaneously worldwide.

The loss of many lives in the explosion was both unfortunate and fortunate for them.

Because they no longer have to face the impending apocalypse.

However, most people are still unaware that a crisis is imminent.

They instinctively pulled out their phones, trying to record this 'once-in-a-millennium' celestial phenomenon.

Although apocalyptic rhetoric has been quietly spreading online, no one really takes it to heart.

After all, similar rumors have emerged countless times in the past, and they have all ultimately proven to be false alarms.

at the same time.

On the beach, a young white couple is enjoying the romance of sunset.

Suddenly, the sky darkened rapidly.

Between the sea and the sky, a fantastical scene of day and night intertwined unfolds.

The woman quickly posed, and the man raised his camera, ready to capture this rare moment forever.

They were already somewhat famous internet celebrities. If they could capture this moment and edit it a little, they might really go viral and become famous overnight!
Suddenly, the man froze, his eyes widening as if he had witnessed something unbelievable.

"What's wrong, Jess!"

Upon seeing this, the woman frowned and asked with some dissatisfaction.

You should know that such a good opportunity doesn't come every time.

Hear the words.

The man named Jess then came to his senses.

He pointed to the distant sea.

"Look, darling, there's a huge white fog over there!"

Upon hearing this, the woman turned around and looked in the direction the other person was pointing, a look of surprise flashing across her face.

Suddenly, a strange white mist appeared on the distant sea, surging in like a tide.

The fog is spreading rapidly towards this area.

Under normal circumstances.

White fog cannot be seen in complete darkness; it can only be perceived by the human eye through reflected light when there is a faint light source.

But the white mist in front of us was perfectly clear.

It seemed to emit a faint white light, which was quite eerie.

"Hiss, this must be advection fog. We need to take a few more pictures! It's quite rare to see something like this."

The man named Jess spoke.

He clicked the shutter button, and the camera flashed.

He didn't see this as an incomprehensible phenomenon, but rather because the sea surface temperature was higher than the air temperature at night, and the seawater continued to evaporate, producing a large amount of water vapor. When the water vapor encountered the colder air...

It will quickly cool and condense into tiny water droplets. A large number of water droplets are suspended in the air near the sea surface, thus forming a thick white fog.

This type of fog that forms at sea at night is collectively known as sea fog in meteorology. The type caused by the temperature difference between land and sea and the condensation of water vapor can be more specifically classified as advection fog.

However, just as he set up his camera and focused on photographing the sea...

Buzz—!
A sudden, violent vibration of the air came from behind.

That was the buzzing sound produced when some kind of wing flaps the air at high speed.

Immediately afterwards, clusters of eerie red lights appeared within the thick, impenetrable white sea fog. Those red lights flickered eerily in the pitch-black night, exceptionally dazzling.

puff!
In an instant, the white mist on the sea surface was violently torn apart.

A swarm of enormous, car-sized insects vibrated their elytra and surged toward the shore like a tide.

They are slender, covered with eerie black stripes, and have sharp mouthparts, resembling giant mosquitoes magnified countless times.

His eyes flashed with a bloodthirsty red light, locking onto the two of them.

"Oh my God! What...what are all these things?!"

Their faces turned deathly pale instantly. Without a second thought, they turned and ran wildly into the distance.

But how could flesh and blood legs outrun these flying monsters?

In the blink of an eye, they were pounced on by several giant insects and knocked to the ground.

After a few seconds.

The monsters with long, thin mouthparts, resembling mosquitoes, flapped their wings and flew away, leaving behind only two withered, gray corpses, as if all their life force had been drained away.

Then, the swarm of insects changed direction and flew toward the other people on the beach who were still in shock.

Instantly, a piercing scream echoed throughout.

Except for a very small number of people who managed to escape from this place.

Most of them followed in the footsteps of the first two.

And this is not an isolated case.

Suddenly, eerie white fog appeared all over the world.

Within the mist, all sorts of monsters lurk, hidden in that hazy realm.

The only consolation is that the white fog is still in its early stages and is spreading relatively slowly.

Some people have attempted to enter the foggy area and found that the fog itself does not seem to pose a direct threat to humans.

The problem is that, given this trend of spread, these fogs will eventually cover the entire world, and the consequences will be unimaginable.

Even if the fog itself is harmless, even if there are no monsters attacking.

The mere fact that it blocks out sunlight is enough to pose a deadly threat.

The impact may be minimal in the short term.

However, if this continues for a long time, it will be a devastating blow to plants worldwide.

Without sunlight, humans would have to rely on shade-loving foods that do not require light to survive.

……

Qiyan City, city center, top floor of a building.

The terrifying mental power that had been rising around Hu Qi subsided.

Zhang Yi, standing to the side, had gone from being shocked at the beginning to becoming somewhat numb.

"An eighth-tier God King, leaping three stages in one go, how is that possible..."

This was the only thought in his mind.

You have to understand, he struggled and fought for so long in his previous life, and it took him nearly a thousand years to barely reach this level, but now the other party has reached this level in just a few breaths.

Hu Qi didn't care about what the other person thought.

At this moment, the text on the scarlet panel in front of me has changed again.

【Characteristics of the Myriad Manifestations Heart Sutra (15th Level): Mind Weaving, Atom Control, Mind Realm】

……

[Modified value: 950 units (99%)]

The Myriad Manifestations Heart Sutra has reached the fifteenth level.

Its characteristics have also changed.

I. Mindset Development
The power of thought can invade the consciousness of living beings, weaving thoughts, altering memories, and implanting ideas invisibly.

II. Atomic Control

The power of thought penetrates to the very origin of matter, capable of analyzing and recombining atomic structures, instantly decomposing mountains and rivers, condensing water into crystals, and even creating matter out of thin air, achieving creation from nothing.

3. Mind Realm
Constructing a realistic illusion with the power of thought, creating mountains and rivers with a single thought, and transforming stars with a single intention.

At this moment, the editable triangle rune in the panel's skill section has disappeared.

However, it did not reach its limit.

Rather, this body, or rather the current limit of spacetime, can only accommodate this much. Further improvement will require waiting for the evolution of the apocalypse.

"In terms of sheer power, it's roughly equivalent to the initial stage of a Dao Lord? But in a real comparison, the pure mental power system, coupled with the limitations of this space-time, has serious flaws and can't truly compare to a Dao Lord..."

Hu Qi made this assessment in his mind.

Subsequently.

He put away the panel.

Looking into the distance.

At this moment, a mist descended upon Qiyan City, causing a commotion.

Fortunately, the authorities had taken measures to control the situation, and it had not yet spiraled out of control.

However, when those giant insects that vibrate their fins and hiss appear on the streets, people inevitably fall into panic.

Some insects began to ram into the house's windows, and with each impact, cracks quickly spread across the glass surface.

Screams erupted from inside the window; fear filled the air.

Cars on the street were overturned and rammed by these giant insects, emitting urgent and loud alarms.

"It seems this era is a fog-type apocalypse..."

Zhang Yi, who was standing to the side, watched this scene with a slight change in expression.

He was already used to all of this.

He also tried to cooperate with the government at one time.

Although he couldn't get the entire Xia Kingdom to cooperate like he has now, it made him clearly realize that there are fundamental limitations in the modern world's fight against monsters.

Even if it can hold out for a while, it will ultimately be of no use.

The future world is destined to be a stage for monsters and evolved beings.

As for ordinary humans? They are merely supporting characters who have gradually faded into the background during this upheaval.

Think of this.

He was about to say something.

Hu Qi looked calm and raised a finger.

A glint of silver light suddenly appeared on the fingertip!
At first it was nothing more than a spark, but then it became as brilliant as the sun, its extreme brilliance compressed and condensed, as if holding a miniature galaxy.

The next second, the silvery-white light shot into the sky like a shooting star, tearing through the dim sky and reaching the top of the clouds in an instant.

Exploded!

The light swept outwards like a tide, and wherever it passed, the thick, impenetrable fog in Qiyan City and the surrounding towns, along with the howling and struggling monsters within it, vanished instantly, like snow meeting the sun, completely cleansed!
And this is just the beginning.

Kakakaka——!
Accompanied by a crisp sound as if space itself was solidifying, silvery-white, semi-transparent honeycomb-shaped crystal structures appeared out of thin air and rapidly spread and covered the surroundings at an astonishing speed.

Under the horrified gazes of countless people, this magnificent crystal barrier, beyond imagination, will eventually completely envelop and protect the vast land area of ​​five hundred kilometers in radius, centered on Qiyan City!
Converted, its area is equivalent to approximately 800,000 square kilometers, which is about one-tenth of the entire Xia Kingdom's area.

It encompassed almost all of the original 60% of the population that had gathered there.

At the very moment the barrier closed, a clear and vast voice, disregarding distance, resounded deep within the minds of every Xia citizen:
"All who enter this barrier will be under my protection!"

This ability to alter the world and delineate boundaries is the ultimate means of developing telekinesis to its later stages, thereby interfering with reality and reconstructing matter at the atomic level!

"I finally understand where your confidence comes from."

With your strength, these fogs and monsters are indeed nothing to worry about.

After the next few waves of spiritual tides arrive, you will surely be able to step into the ninth-order God Lord realm, and may even glimpse the legendary tenth order. Ending the apocalypse is not impossible.

But there's one thing I still don't understand: why don't you use this opportunity to establish a completely new kingdom of your own?

Looking at Hu Qi, Zhang Yi's expression was complicated. At this moment, he had completely given up the idea of ​​comparing himself with Hu Qi.

As for the humiliation he suffered before, he'll probably never be able to repay it in this lifetime.

However, he couldn't help but ask that question in the end.

"Because I don't want to!"

Hu Qi smiled.

The establishment of a new nation, as Zhang Yi described it, meant absolutely nothing to Hu Qi.

Let's set aside the fact that Hu Qi isn't a native of this time and space.

even if.

Once this spacetime evolves to a certain point, it will reset and cannot continue, thus rendering it meaningless.

As for why Hu Qi didn't shelter all the people within it.

That's because it's not suitable for the development of a post-apocalyptic world.

All he wanted to do was preserve this spark of humanity and wait for this spacetime to evolve to its peak.

As for other things, he couldn't be bothered to care.

Think of this.

He looked into the distance.

Based on the information he obtained from Zhang Yi.

It would probably take at least several hundred years for the world to evolve to meet the requirements for his true form to descend.

However, it's not realistic to expect him to wait here indefinitely.

This was a complete waste of time for Hu Qi.

"Perhaps we can find a way to speed up the brewing of the apocalypse!"

Thinking of this, a strange look flashed in Hu Qi's eyes, and an elusive smile appeared on his lips.

Zhang Yi, who happened to be standing nearby, caught a glimpse of it and, for some reason, felt a sudden tightness in his chest, along with a chilling sensation.

……

Over time.

After a brief period of panic, the massive national machinery of various countries quickly sprang into operation.

The monsters that appear in the mist are indeed terrifying, but that's only true for ordinary people.

Apart from a few small countries with small populations and weak national strength that seemed helpless in the face of this shock, the rest of the countries, especially the major powers, did not panic excessively.

Because of Xia Guo's unusual reaction, they had taken precautions against this situation.

For them, this disaster wasn't even a threat; rather, it was an opportunity to clear out their ammunition stockpiles.

The terrifying monster, covered in a hard shell, was no match for the roar of firearms and was quickly reduced to a field of insect corpses.

Faced with the overwhelming firepower of humans, these insectoid monsters posed no threat whatsoever.

The situation was quickly brought under control, and there was even room to conduct sampling and research on the insect corpses.

This was an expected outcome.

No one made of flesh and blood can withstand the devastating blows of modern weapons.

As for the zombie apocalypse caused by viral outbreaks in movies and novels, most of them are just fictional imaginations.

It simply cannot exist in reality.

Or rather, they severely underestimated the true power of firearms.

If such a situation were to occur in reality, within a few days, all zombies transformed from humans would likely be killed and turned into 'protected animals,' thus being locked up in zoos for ticketed exhibitions.

"This level of event is hardly the end of the world; at most, it can only be considered a global catastrophe."

This is the idea of ​​almost all the top leaders of major powers.

However, at least they made preparations in advance, which avoided considerable casualties.

Of course, there was another point that concerned them.

How did the Xia Kingdom know all this in advance? Could it be that they had some means that they were unaware of?
With this in mind, countries became even more eager to uncover the secrets behind it.

However, these people knew nothing about it.

Each apocalypse may take different forms, but the presence of these monsters is always present.

The real apocalypse is never extreme weather disasters, but rather those monsters.

The monsters that have appeared so far are just appetizers, and they are not even real monsters.

As time goes on, after the first wave of spiritual tides arrives, these monsters will become even more powerful and gradually become immune to most firearms.

They even awakened this strange ability.

After a maximum of three spiritual tides, existing technological weapons will no longer pose the slightest threat to them.

The first spiritual tide will begin to descend one month after the end times begin.

(End of this chapter)