Armor: After finding the Demon-Sealing Box, I won't eat beef.

The moment I got into my Porsche 718.

Kunzhong stepped into a completely new world he had never experienced before.

He used to see other people driving luxury cars and living glamorous lives from afar, and he just thought it was someone else's life.

I felt no envy, nor would I make any demands.

When you truly hold this luxury in your own hands.

He experienced firsthand the admiring gazes of others and became immersed in this ultimate sense of satisfaction.

Every time I drive my sports car into the familiar basketball court.

The friends who used to play ball with me day and night would subconsciously stop what they were doing and look at me with envy.

Young girls passing by.

They will also intentionally or unintentionally slow down their pace and take the initiative to come up and start a conversation.

The adulation and attention given by outsiders.

This is the ultimate emotional value that Kunzhong has never experienced in the past twenty years of her life.

The sense of superiority ingrained in human genes is amplified to an infinite degree at this moment.

When one's life far exceeds that of ordinary people, one can freely display one's talents.

Every envious glance you receive triggers a surge of dopamine, filling the vanity in your heart.

Kunzhong gradually became immersed in this glamorous and gentle world.

They lost their former pure and simple nature.

Gradually, the adulation from his former fellow players could no longer satisfy him.

He started aggressively networking with people from all walks of life.

To squeeze into higher-level circles and crave greater vanity.

And it was from this moment on that...

The world-ending crisis that will arrive in a year.

A dark catastrophe powerful enough to devour the Earth.

He completely forgot about it.

……

Among the five, Wu Dongshan is considered to be the most stable in temperament.

But after he had 50 million in hand.

His life also quietly underwent a dramatic change.

But unlike Kunzhong, it is not flamboyant or showy.

My nature is to prefer stability and tranquility, and I do not pursue vanity and fame.

He quietly purchased a detached villa, replacing his Volkswagen Santana, which had been with him for many years.

Make life stable and comfortable.

In his spare time, he loved to go out for meals and relaxation with Meizhen, and he lived a very comfortable life.

With a net worth of 50 million, he could live a comfortable and wealthy life.

No longer need to struggle for a living.

……

Bei Miao's choice is also realistic and insightful.

The majority of the 50 million yuan they received was invested in their adoptive parents' company to fill the funding gap.

The first thing he did with his remaining savings was to buy a Porsche 911.

Even Kunzhong, who is known for his restless nature, is now driving a luxury car.

He has always been proud and competitive, and he absolutely cannot be outdone in terms of prestige.

However, compared to Kunzhong, who is giving up, Beimiao is much better off.

He still goes to the ERP research lab for training on time, never slacking off in his armor combat capabilities.

Unfortunately, his talent ceiling was already fixed, and years of training could only barely maintain his peak performance; he could no longer go any further.

Day after day, we end up making no progress.

……

Among the five people.

The one who changed the least was Li Xinnan.

He received a huge sum of money, but he didn't touch a single penny; the money just sat quietly in his account.

He still maintains a simple pace of life.

I play the piano in my spare time.

The rest of the time is spent in the ERP training room, honing combat skills.

The only change was that he finally confessed his feelings to Minci, and the two officially got together.

Perhaps they knew all too well that the catastrophe a year from now would be unpredictable and their lives uncertain.

The future is uncertain.

He didn't want to leave any regrets in his life.

When Minci first came to work at the dumpling restaurant, she always felt guilty and indebted to Li Xinnan.

Day after day of getting along, the guilt slowly turned into genuine affection.

The mutual tenderness allowed their feelings for each other to quickly intensify, leading to a natural progression.

Unbeknownst to anyone, Li Xinnan had already quietly prepared for the worst.

He secretly opened a bank account for Minci.

After deducting handling fees, a total of over 38 million yuan was deposited.

If he unfortunately passes away a year later.

This money is enough to ensure Minci's financial security for the rest of her life.

Although I don't know if Earth will still exist then, these are all the things I can think of for now.

In addition, he also secretly deposited a large sum of money into Aunt Hui's account.

……

west Zhao needs no further explanation.

Having seen so much wealth, fifty million was just a cold, hard number to him.

It's not tempting at all.

For him, money was never a pursuit in life.

He neither squandered the money nor kept any for himself; he transferred the entire sum to his wife.

Stay home and cultivate yourself diligently, patiently awaiting the changing situation.

……

At the same time, after Bing'er delegated authority, the ERP research lab was fully handed over to Meizhen.

With the huge project funds invested by Lin Zhen in hand, Mei Zhen managed the research lab in an orderly manner.

When she learned of the darkness that would descend upon her a year later.

Its strength far surpasses that of the Black Beast.

When something becomes powerful enough to devour the entire Earth, a sense of crisis arises.

After much deliberation, she finally came up with the only way to break the deadlock—to find a new summoner for the Emperor Armor.

Only the ultimate power of the Emperor can possibly win the next battle.

The first person that came to everyone's mind was a descendant of the imperial bloodline.

It faces the sun.

However, after a detailed examination of the bloodline records, everyone was greatly disappointed.

Xiangyang simply does not possess the qualifications to summon the Emperor's Armor.

Not only does it lack the complex bloodline of the Five Elements Village, it also lacks the basic light and shadow bloodline.

It's as ordinary as it gets.

The hope that there was always a way out was dashed in an instant.

But fate seemed to favor Mijin.

Within a week, Meizhen unexpectedly discovered a second imperial bloodline that is extremely rare.

……

Time flies like an arrow; the seasons change.

The year-long term has passed in the blink of an eye.

Inside the brand-new office building of the ERP research lab, the windows are bright and the desks are clean.

Mei Zhen, dressed in smart overalls, held a cup of hot coffee, her eyes fixed on the physical fitness and combat power data jumping on the computer screen.

He looked focused.

A moment later, the training room door opened, and a young, tall figure walked out slowly.

The boy had clear, bright eyes.

He has an upright posture.

He is Li Ziyang.

The new holder of the Emperor's bloodline that Mei Zhen found a year ago is also the only summoner of the Emperor's Armor.

Unlike Xiangyang, who was born with a pure bloodline of the five elements.

Although Li Ziyang's bloodline purity is not at its peak, he possesses an unwavering will far exceeding that of ordinary people.

Enough to carry an emperor's belt.

"Not bad, Ziyang, your training data has broken through the limit again this time."

Meizhen's eyebrows relaxed, and she sincerely praised him.

"I believe you are absolutely capable of dealing with the impending catastrophe."

The high-intensity training exhausted most of my physical strength.

Li Ziyang shook his sore arms and slumped into a chair, breathing slightly heavily.

"I just want to improve steadily; I must always be in top form."

As soon as he finished speaking, Wu Dongshan walked slowly in from outside the door, carrying a box of pure milk.

Li Ziyang was slightly taken aback upon seeing this, and casually joked:

"Brother Dongshan, where did you get this milk wholesale?"

"I bought this especially for you."

Wu Dongshan smiled and placed the box on the table, giving an irrelevant answer, "Drinking more milk can boost immunity."

Strengthening your physical abilities will benefit your training in armor combat.

Li Ziyang looked surprised and quickly corrected, "No, Dongshan-ge, I drink milk, but I never drink pure milk!"

However, Wu Dongshan didn't respond at all.

He neatly arranged the entire carton of milk, saying confidently, "It's okay, this whole carton is yours, drink it slowly."

Li Ziyang was speechless for a moment, then chuckled helplessly.

I don't know how to respond.

After everything was tidied up, Wu Dongshan stepped forward and gently patted Meizhen's shoulder.

He said considerately, "You've worked hard."

I'll cover the early shift tomorrow; you can rest well at home.

"I'm fine, I can handle it."

Meizhen looked up at him, her eyes filled with admiration.

After spending a year together, the two fell in love and quietly got together.

Yes, they have become boyfriend and girlfriend.

The ERP research lab today is nothing like it used to be.

The building, damaged in the previous war, was rebuilt, and the research labs were moved from underground to the ground-level office area.

Only the core underground equipment and secret passages were retained.

With the huge project funding injected by Lin Zhen, the research lab can operate without any worries.

Because the crisis was highly confidential and required no outside intervention, the research lab never recruited additional staff.

Routine duty.

Most of the work was done by Meizhen and Wu Dongshan taking turns.

When the two of them had to go out, Li Ziyang, who had plenty of time, would take care of them.

As for the Five Elements Armor members who once fought side by side, things have long since changed.

The original aspiration is gone.

For the first six months, the five people kept the crisis in mind and went to their posts for training on time.

Hone your combat capabilities.

But in the second half of the year...

Each of them is caught up in the struggles of life, fame, fortune, and personal desires.

Everyone is busy with their own affairs, and it's rare for them to come to the research lab even once a week.

Because of Minci's pregnancy, Li Xinnan spent most of his time at home taking care of her and had no time to focus on training.

west Zhao has rarely ventured into ERP systems from the very beginning.

He stayed home and devoted himself to self-cultivation throughout, and with his wife nearing her due date, he remained completely indoors.

Bei Miao took over the reins of her adoptive parents' company.

The huge investment earned him the trust of his adoptive parents, who entrusted him with managing their vast business.

Engrossed in the complexities of company affairs all day, he no longer had the energy to maintain his armor training.

The most changeable element is Kun (坤).

Indulging in extravagance and reckless spending, he had already squandered his millions in savings.

The luxury cars, watches, and trendy luxury brands that were once coveted have all been sold off.

Even so, he still has a huge amount of debt.

The pure and passionate youthful spirit has long been eroded by money and desire.

He is now.

He was constantly worried and anxious about his debts.

It would be even more impossible for them to calm down and participate in training.

Plus.

Everyone witnessed Li Ziyang's rapid growth and the terrifying power of the Emperor Armor.

Bei Miao also personally tested the battle.

His black rhinoceros armor was utterly useless against the emperor.

A deeply ingrained idea quietly took root in the hearts of the five.

With Emperor Li Ziyang around, it's enough to protect the Earth.

Even if all five of them were to gather together, they might not be able to unleash the Emperor's power again.

The Emperor Armor is unique, and Li Ziyang has already secured his position as the Summoner, making their existence seem dispensable.

In addition, with each person preoccupied with their own trivial matters, their once unwavering beliefs were gradually forgotten.

The destiny of protecting the Earth.

It has already been transferred from the five people in the Five Elements Armor to Li Ziyang.

"Is everything normal with today's monitoring?"

Wu Dongshan took his seat and habitually began to ask questions.

With the year-end deadline approaching, no one dares to relax in the slightest.

Lin Zhen's prophecy is still vivid in my mind; today is the day the imperial son emerges from his cocoon.

Meizhen nodded slightly, her eyes fixed on the screen.

"No anomalies were detected across the entire monitoring area; no suspicious abnormal energy fluctuations were detected."

"However, a small incident occurred during the day."

"What is it?" Wu Dongshan asked, looking up.

"The latest top-of-the-line imperial belt developed by the doctor was delivered this morning. When Ziyang and I went downstairs to pick up the equipment, we encountered a very special man."

Meizhen recalled the scene from that morning and spoke slowly.

"That person looks just like you, proficient in computers and skilled in network technology."

He took the initiative to approach us and said he wanted to join the ERP system.

He also bluntly stated that our combat satellite firewall has a huge vulnerability and is extremely easy to breach.

Wu Dongshan chuckled upon hearing this, finding it absurd.

"Isn't that a bit too arrogant and conceited?"

Our satellite firewall was jointly built by top domestic technical teams.

As solid as a rock.

How could there be a vulnerability?

"That's what I think too."

Meizhen shrugged and continued, "I rejected him on the spot."

Tell him that ERP is not child's play.

"As a result, he immediately became anxious, as if his pride had been hurt by those words."

He chased after us with his laptop, insisting that we see his vulnerability analysis.

"In the end, the argument became so persistent that the building security guards asked me to leave."

"I guess he has some technical talent, but he's too arrogant."

He's just having delusions; don't worry about it.

Wu Dongshan smiled faintly, not taking it to heart.

Neither of them could have predicted that this man, who was driven away as a weirdo, would soon plunge ERP into endless suffering.

……

Meanwhile, deep in the mountains of City D.

Cloudy and misty.

An ultra-luxurious detached villa is hidden in the mountains and forests, standing out from the surrounding tranquil natural environment, both lonely and eye-catching.

In the courtyard, Lin Zhen was leisurely practicing Tai Chi alone, without any bodyguards or attendants around him.

This past year.

He delegated authority, entrusting Bing'er with the management of all affairs of the Riyin Group.

Today's Nippon Group.

Backed by shadow capital, it is a large-scale, mature, and stable system.

Even without anyone at the helm, it can operate steadily on its own, truly a case of "making a profit even with a dog on a leash".

call--

A gentle mountain breeze swept through the courtyard, and Lin Zhen abruptly stopped his punching motion.

in the air.

A powerful, pounding heartbeat pierced through the wind and reached my ears clearly.

The heartbeat was strong and deep.

The heavens and earth trembled.

The stronger the pulsation frequency, the more terrifying the life form's strength.

The atmosphere of the entire mountain forest seemed to freeze.

"Finally, I've broken free from my cocoon."

A deep meaning flashed in Lin Zhen's eyes as he murmured to himself.

"There's going to be a good show to watch next."

Only he could sense that the owner of this heartbeat was his daughter, who had evolved by devouring the Black Demon Beast.

At this moment, she had transformed into a fully grown adult.

Lin Zhen remained calm and nonchalantly completed the remaining Tai Chi moves before standing up.

Afterwards, I strolled leisurely through the mountains, taking a walk to relax and quietly listen to the life voices of the entire Earth.

By the time he leisurely strolled back, the sky had already darkened, and night had enveloped the mountains.

In the brightly lit living room of the villa, a stunningly beautiful figure sat quietly.

The girl's beauty was unparalleled.

Her delicate features were so exquisite that she seemed like a celestial maiden descended from heaven; every smile and frown was captivating and could make everything else in the world pale in comparison.

Ordinary people would surely be trembling at the sight of such unparalleled beauty.

They were trapped in it.

Lin Zhen merely glanced at it indifferently.

"Just finished your transformation, aren't you hungry?"

She is, in terms of biological genetics, her own daughter.

The adult daughter nodded, looking obedient and harmless.

"I'm very hungry."

Upon hearing this, Lin Zhen couldn't help but chuckle, a hint of amusement in his voice.

"hehe.

Newborn calves are not afraid of tigers.

Aren't you afraid of having too big an appetite and breaking your own teeth?

"Whether you can eat it or not, you'll only know after you try it yourself."

The girl slightly raised her eyes, her tongue gently licking the corner of her lips.

The gentleness had faded from the depths of those seemingly clear and pure eyes.

It conceals extreme greed and a dangerous hunting glint.

The energy within her was born from the dark universe and became an adult after devouring the Black Demon Beast.

Ordinary things on this impoverished earth no longer catch her eye.

The first feast after adulthood is neither the so-called Light and Shadow Stone nor the masses of life on Earth.

It was the person in front of her who gave her life.

feel.

All I need to do is devour the man in front of me.

Then one can break free from the limits of the physical body and truly possess the ability to devour everything.