I created the myth of the Great Old Ones.

For example, the raging waves above the island, the legends of mermaids and sea monsters, and the hidden treasures.

For example, the rise and fall of the Night Kingdom amidst the demonic tide, and the evil that breeds in hidden corners.

For example, the creatures struggling in the sewers of the ruined city, and the conspiracies intertwined at the decadent banquets.

For example, an expedition team searching for water in the wilderness, or a city rebuilt on ruins.

For example, there's the pyramid that stands upside down in the desert in an unknown, foreign land.

This knowledge kept flooding into his mind, eroding and alienating every cell. The overwhelming pollution caused his entire form to collapse and boil over, like a puddle of stinking mud.

When the last player returned, this phase temporarily ended, and Lu Ban finally returned to human form.

He stood up, his hands still somewhat unrecognizable.

From his ear, some green branches grew out, and the green leaves greedily absorbed the sunlight, all of which bloomed into flowers with mouths.

Scales would occasionally appear on his body, then quickly disappear, leaving behind a slippery skin like that of a catfish. Soon, sharp spikes would grow from the skin, with new buds sprouting from the tips of those spikes before they gradually withered away.

As for his internal organs, they had already fought three world wars during this time. The liver was the first to surrender, being devoured by the kidneys next door. The stomach and intestines joined forces, preparing to cross the diaphragm and head towards the lungs. As for the heart, it was unclear where it had gone, but it was still beating.

In Lu Ban's view, the world is no longer what it used to be.

The table, bed, and computer have all taken on a bizarre appearance, just as they were supposed to be. Tiny worms drift in the air, clinging to the walls and curtains, gnawing at everything.

Lu Ban closed his eyes, then opened them again, finally restoring the world to its original state.

He glanced at his task progress.

[Knowledge: 8520000/10000000]

Thanks to the players' efforts, the progress in accumulating knowledge was quite rapid, far exceeding Lu Ban's expectations.

Lu Ban felt that he could achieve his small goal this time if he just had them carry out the mission a second time.

He rested for a while, then turned on the TV and glanced at the news.

Regarding the numerous attacks that occurred abroad, many organizations have issued statements admitting to the crimes. This is probably because these bizarre simultaneous deaths have a mysterious element, so these organizations felt they could use them to demonstrate their power and thus took the blame.

The investigation is ongoing, and Lu Ban has not yet found any trace of the leopards.

He then saw a second news item.

It's roughly a report about a previously launched space probe that flew out to search for possible extraterrestrial life.

This was launched a long time ago, but I'm mentioning it now because the probe seems to have received some regular signals.

The universe is filled with a vast amount of signals. Some signals come from ancient times, billions of years ago; some are just noise; and others are the cries that burst forth at the moment of a star's birth and death. Most of these signals are chaotic and disordered, with very few regular signals.

When we talk about regular signals, we can imagine that they might be communications sent by a civilization, just like humans have sent out many regular signals into the universe. If extraterrestrial life receives these signals someday, it might also take the Song of Golden Fertilizer as the last message from some extraterrestrial civilization.

The news report went on and on, and Lu Ban listened to the broadcast signal, feeling that it sounded somewhat familiar.

Like some indescribable ramblings.

or……

"Ah-"

Leopard sneezed and rubbed his nose.

"The human body is really inconvenient; how can it sneeze?"

She suddenly appeared on the sofa next to Lu Ban, wearing a slightly oversized t-shirt and jeans.

"That name sounds familiar."

Lu Ban glanced at Leopard.

"Is that your voice?"

He pointed to the television screen.

"Hmm? It seems so... Wait, how did it get recorded?"

She leaned closer to the television and listened intently.

"I was just passing by and muttered a couple of things to myself. I didn't do anything to your detector."

He explained it this way.

"Really not...?"

Lu Ban couldn't help but suspect that Leopard might add something else to the detector, leading to the discovery of extraterrestrial life and triggering a wave of frenzied worship.

"I'm not interested in that kind of thing."

Leopard waved his hand.

"I haven't said anything yet."

Lu Ban felt that this mind-reading ability was really absurd.

"Putting that aside for now, are you planning to send them to yet another new alien realm?"

Leopard poked Lu Ban's hand with his finger, watching the muscles sink in like mud.

"Yes."

Lu Ban replied.

"Although your ability to withstand pollution far exceeds that of others I have met before, it is not without limits. If you cannot become like us, then those beings will inevitably overwhelm you."

"I'm worried," Leopard said.

This tone is like watching your beloved toy being bitten by the neighbor's vicious dog, fearing it will be torn to pieces by its sharp teeth.

"Seriously, how about becoming my kin? Although the title doesn't sound very appealing, at least I'm a Great Old One-level being. It'll be a lot of fun."

"no need."

Lu Ban has no intention of using her as a toy for the time being.

Moreover, he also had a feeling.

Although this knowledge from another realm gradually altered his body, Lu Ban's spirit grew stronger and stronger. Many times, he could overlook the entire other realm and see through all its secrets.

It's like a character in a game whose body is still confined to the screen, but whose mind has already gone beyond the screen and is sitting with the players.

Perhaps when knowledge reaches its limit, Lu Ban will also be able to surpass the limits of humanity and bestow blessings upon the gods.

Chapter 850: This is a key point; it will be on the test.

Ke Cheng opened his eyes and looked at the electronic clock beside him.

It was exactly six o'clock when the clock struck six. The sky was already bright. Summer days are always long. The cicadas had not yet woken up. The surroundings were quiet, with only the rustling sound of the sanitation workers' brooms sweeping across the cement floor.

"Good morning."

He spoke to himself in the mirror, then picked up a pen and crossed out the date on the calendar.

Another day has passed.

Since being discharged from the hospital, Ke Cheng felt that time, which had been stagnant, had started flowing again.

Although he sometimes experiences excruciating pain, so intense that he wants to end his life immediately, hope sustains Ke Cheng and allows him to persevere.

Going downstairs, Ke Cheng prepared to do some light jogging.

He saw the old man next door doing his morning exercise, and the old man also saw Ke Cheng, his eyes looking at him strangely.

"Xiao Ke, how are you feeling?"

It was indeed a bit odd that a 70-year-old man was asking a 30-year-old if he was in good health.

But the old man did hear that Ke Cheng was terminally ill and hospitalized and wouldn't be coming back. He even told his chess friends about it, and they all reminded each other to take care of their health, but in the end they still smoked and drank as usual.

So when he saw that Ke Cheng had come back to live there, he was quite surprised. He chatted with his fishing buddies and thought about how advanced medical technology had become, to the point that even cancer could be cured.

"not bad."

Ke Cheng responded and started jogging after warming up.

His physical condition has improved considerably, possibly due to his initiative after setting a goal, or perhaps due to the effects of the Golden Wine.

After his morning exercise, Ke Cheng began studying again.

From his previous journey to another world, he knew all too well that other worlds were not as peaceful as his own. There were all sorts of indescribable monsters, dangerous enemies, and bizarre situations that could drive one to the brink of madness and loss of reason.

As a working-class man, he was already incredibly lucky to have survived thanks to that beautiful girl's help; he couldn't expect to meet her again.

Therefore, Ke Cheng began to learn some basic self-defense techniques, fighting skills, and wilderness survival methods, so that even if he couldn't become unarmed, he wouldn't starve to death if he were stranded on a desert island again.

As for weapons, Ke Cheng had no way of getting any practical weapons, so he could only buy a crowbar from a hardware store, which was quite easy to use.

After studying for a while, Ke Cheng put on the [Morning Star].

According to the information he had received, there was a certain amount of preparation time for this mission, and today was the final deadline.

In the vast starry sky, Ke Cheng saw an ancient-style gate, on which the details of this mission were written in somewhat messy and illegible characters.

Lord of the Yellow Sands

The desert is merciless; all magnificent creations are eroded and faded by the wind and sand. Yet, the desert is also affectionate; on oases, all things grow, and torrential rains bring forth vibrant life.

Humanity has never dared to claim dominance over the desert; this wasteland remains forever shrouded in mystery. Even today, with the extinction of the insect swarms, countless people still perish here.

Now, in the Great City, some conspiracies are brewing. When the crisis subsides, some methods will become obsolete. Forces in the shadows are stirring. A storm is brewing, and everything will be different.

Enter the Great City, find your place in this transformation, and survive to the end.

[Mission Objective: Survive until the storm ends]

"This time it's the desert..."

Ke Cheng has also been learning desert survival skills during this time.

For example, when a person is extremely dehydrated, their internal circulation becomes very important.

Sweat and urine are both precious sources of water.

Urine and similar substances are generally not suitable for direct consumption because the harmful substances in them can prevent the body from absorbing them, leading to waste and illness.

At this point, the human gut can play a crucial role. The human gut has an extremely strong ability to absorb water and also plays a purifying role. Therefore, the proper means of obtaining water are very important.

This is a knowledge point that will be on the test.