Apocalypse: The Primordial Pearl Recognizes Its Master, Starting with Infinite Space

Lin Chen sat back down at his computer, his fingers flying across the keyboard—he was rapidly filling out the visa application form on the website of the U.S. Embassy in China.

"It has to be a tourist visa!" His thinking was exceptionally clear. "Business visas require an invitation letter, and verification takes at least half a month; student visas take too long. Only a tourist visa is the fastest way to get back before the apocalypse!"

He meticulously checked the information: name, date of birth, and occupation were all filled in truthfully. However, in the "Itinerary Planning" section, he fabricated a detailed ten-day tour itinerary—Los Angeles Hollywood, New York Statue of Liberty, Las Vegas casino… He even attached screenshots of hotel bookings that could be cancelled for free, all to maximize the approval rate.

"Document submitted successfully. Results expected in 3-5 business days."

Upon seeing the pop-up notification, Lin Chen leaned back in his chair and let out a long sigh, but his fingertips were still unconsciously tapping the table.

He can't wait.

With only thirty days left until the end of the world, every minute and every second is a matter of life and death.

With the visa results still pending, he couldn't afford to waste any more time.

After packing his things, Lin Chen hurriedly left.

Strolling along the bustling street, surrounded by a throng of people—some hurrying, some leisurely, some laughing, some with worried expressions—Lin Chen felt a mix of emotions.

During the five years of the apocalypse, I struggled on the edge of life and death every day, which instilled in me a habit of being constantly vigilant and observing my surroundings.

The way he was walking on the road at that moment seemed a bit strange to onlookers.

Suddenly, a gust of wind swept from behind—Lin Chen instinctively turned around and struck with lightning speed.

"Bang!"

A delivery driver who rushed in from behind was tackled to the ground, his food containers spilling out of his hands.

Lin Chen instantly snapped out of his daze: This is not the end of the world yet; all he could see was a peaceful scene.

That "swift movement" was nothing more than the agile deliveryman. Passersby were also startled by this sudden scene.

He quickly helped the delivery driver up, repeatedly apologizing, "I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry!"

The delivery driver winced in pain: "Are you crazy? What did I do to you? Now the whole delivery is spilled, how am I supposed to deliver it?"

After much persuasion, Lin Chen even lied and claimed to be a veteran—his body, enhanced by superpowers, did indeed look somewhat like a soldier's muscular build.

Seeing his sincere attitude, the others did not pursue the matter further.

Seeing that he was not seriously injured, the deliveryman eventually accepted two thousand yuan in compensation and settled the matter.

Lin Chen smiled wryly. The reactions ingrained in his bones from the five years of the apocalypse were difficult to change in a short time. He could only consciously control himself to avoid causing any more trouble.

If things escalate and I get detained by the authorities, and then I'm locked up until the end of the world, then I'm truly doomed.

He kept repeating to himself: This is not the end of the world yet. Control your emotions and stay calm.

After that, he rented a van and headed straight to Guangzhou's largest agricultural wholesale market.

"Boss, fifty catties each of rice, wheat, and corn, the freshest seeds, and the germination rate must meet the standard!" He forced a slightly stiff smile and said to the middle-aged boss behind the counter.

The shopkeeper paused, noticing his strange expression, but since business was so good, he didn't ask many questions and quickly replied, "Don't worry! They're all new seeds from this year, with a germination rate of over 90%! Would you like some vegetable seeds? Tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers... they're all easy to grow!"

"Yes! Ten catties of each!" Lin Chen nodded immediately, then added, "And some wild vegetable seeds—shepherd's purse, purslane, and dandelion, some of each!"

......

They also purchased many different kinds of seeds, and the final amount exceeded 30,000.

Then, he turned and walked toward the next store.

After visiting the wholesale market, Lin Chen drove straight to a suburban farm.

"Match the local pigs, goats, and yellow cattle, male and female!"

"We'll include a country dog ​​and a tabby cat too!"

"Produce as much feed as possible for all livestock!"

The boss efficiently prepared the goods. Lin Chen carefully checked the health of each cub, confirming that they were free from disease and injury and capable of reproduction before loading them onto the truck.

Taking advantage of the fact that no one was paying attention, he subtly moved his mind and instantly stored all the supplies into the Primordial Creation Pearl.

In the following days, Lin Chen completely "went crazy".

Unfortunately, due to limited funds, he had to resort to some unconventional methods.

The ornamental flowers in the community's green belt? They've been secretly dug up!

Discarded radish tops and apple cores from the market? Pick them up and bury them directly in the soil of the Creation Pearl space!

While digging sweet potato vines on a hillside in the suburbs, an old farmer caught him red-handed: "Young man, these are my vines, stop right now!"

Lin Chen gave an awkward smile: "Sir, I study plant diversity, could you spare some of the seeds for me?"

"Research? Why not do it at a university?" The old farmer asked, his face full of doubt.

"...It's purely a personal hobby." Lin Chen chuckled awkwardly and slipped away.

In just five days, he traveled all over Guangzhou, Dongguan, and Huizhou, trying to collect some of every useful crop to save for seeds.

At this moment, the Primordial Creation Pearl has been completely transformed: seeds have piled up into small mountains, and livestock calves are leisurely walking around, but they all instinctively avoid the Creation Tree surrounded by purple mist in the center and the spiritual spring next to it, as if they have awe for them.

Lin Chen felt an unprecedented sense of security despite his bank card balance plummeting from 86 to 30.

"Unfortunately, there's still not enough space; I can only store these for now." A thought struck him: "I need to separate the livestock from the seeds to prevent them from being eaten."

The moment the thought arose, an invisible barrier materialized out of thin air, precisely separating the different areas; the feed was also automatically delivered to its designated locations.

"Perfect." He breathed a sigh of relief.

On the morning of the sixth day after my rebirth, a phone call came in in English:

"Hello, Mr. Lin Chen, your US tourist visa has been approved. Please come and collect it as soon as possible."

Today, with China's national strength growing, the speed at which its citizens can apply for visas is far greater than it used to be.

"Let's go today." Lin Chen's lips curled up slightly, his eyes sparkling with excitement.

When I left the consulate, a visa with a three-month validity period was already affixed to my passport.

He immediately booked a flight to Los Angeles three days later using his mobile phone, and then returned to his rented apartment.

For the next three days, he continued to work tirelessly to prepare.

……

On the tenth day after my rebirth, the rising sun pierced through the clouds.

Lin Chen stood downstairs at his rented apartment, carrying only an empty hiking backpack on his back—his clothes, documents, and cash had already been stored in his supernatural space.

"It will be fully charged in sixteen hours."

He sensed the Creation Bead in his mind, muttering to himself, a sharp glint in his eyes, "If I can really gain a new superpower, I hope it's something like 'teleportation'... one of the most overpowered abilities in the apocalypse, much more practical than earth-遁 (earth-遁 is a type of magic that allows you to escape quickly and efficiently)! The faster you run, the longer you live; the more you take, the more you eat!"

I took a taxi straight to the airport, and the journey was smooth. I passed through security in seconds with facial recognition.

After boarding, he leaned back in his chair and closed his eyes to rest.

In his previous life, he slept in ruins, piles of corpses, and sewers for five years.

These days, being able to rest peacefully at an altitude of 10,000 meters is an extreme luxury.

A dozen hours later, a flight attendant gently woke him up: "Sir, the plane is about to land at Los Angeles International Airport."

Lin Chen opened his eyes and looked out the window—the sunset on the west coast was dyeing the sky golden red.

There was no sign of fatigue in his eyes, only clarity and an irrepressible excitement.

After getting off the plane, he didn't go to any tourist attractions. Instead, he hailed a taxi and booked a mid-range hotel not far from the city center—it was reasonably priced, clean, and had few security cameras, which suited his needs perfectly.

After entering the room, he carefully checked the doors, windows, curtains, and smoke detectors to make sure there were no hidden cameras before lying down on the bed to rest.

"Ding!"

The Creation Pearl has been fully charged.

Lin Chen's mind stirred, and the bead trembled slightly. A warm energy surged through his body like a spring tide, rushing straight to his sea of ​​consciousness. In an instant, a message clearly appeared:

[New Ability Unlocked: S-Rank - Spatial Travel (Level 1)]

Maximum distance: 100 meters

Carryable weight: ≤ 3 times its own weight (currently approximately 210 kg)

Limitation: Cannot penetrate high-density energy barriers

"It's done! I really got a second superpower! And it's still space-based!" Lin Chen sat up abruptly, his joy almost overflowing from his eyes.

He couldn't help but wonder—did this bead have its own consciousness?

"Can you speak? Let's have a chat?" He summoned the Creation Pearl, gently stroking it with anticipation.

Half an hour passed, and the bead showed no reaction.

He shook his head and chuckled, then withdrew it from his mind.

Upon carefully observing the changes in his body, he discovered that he had only gained abilities this time, and his physical body had not been further strengthened.

"It seems my body is strong enough to handle this energy now," he murmured. "I was thinking of going for another round of strengthening... but I was wrong."

"I was originally planning to proceed cautiously, but now—it seems I can go all out and do something big."

I lay back down, adjusted to the time difference, and waited for night to fall.

He woke up in the evening and went out to find something to eat. He walked into a restaurant that looked nice and ordered a signature set meal.

The moment the spoon touched his mouth, his brow furrowed.

—It's really hard to swallow!

If he hadn't already gotten used to all sorts of rough food after five years in the apocalypse, he probably would have gotten up and left immediately.

After barely finishing his meal, he returned to the hotel and deliberately chatted with the owner for a few minutes to create the impression of being an "ordinary guest."

At midnight, he quietly made his way to the back alley of the hotel. The night breeze was cool, and the streetlights were dim.

Take a deep breath and silently chant in your mind: "Transfer!"

The next second—

The figure vanished into thin air like mist, leaving only a wisp of air behind.

When it reappeared, it was already a hundred meters away.