Published: February 8, 2025
People always remember their own sadness while neglecting that of others.
In the apocalypse, nine out of ten survivors no longer have their loved ones by their side. The pressure to evolve weighs heavily on every survivor's shoulders, and everyone has grown accustomed to the principle of prioritizing their own interests.
Perhaps individuals differ in how they pursue these interests; some may be better at scheming, some prefer killing and plundering, others are more inclined towards theft, while some excel in deception and temptation, and some are more willing to negotiate and exchange…
But regardless of the method of acquiring benefits, the desire for interests remains unchanged, burning hot, and can even lead to self-forgetfulness.
When the challenge of the Sea King Disk began, it appeared gentle at first, gradually revealing its allure, step by step enticing the desires of both humans and sea beasts. Then, when all life was blinded by benefits, it struck the evolved beings with a mocking blow.
Watching the sudden decrease in life numbers, even Ye Zhongming felt a moment of silence.
The cruelty of the apocalypse always shocks those who thought they had adapted to this world, leading them to suddenly realize that their previous understanding was insufficient, and now they finally comprehend.
But they never know when the roulette will suddenly pop out again to teach them another lesson—
What you know is still not enough!
Even though those who survived from the Chinese district, represented by the Cloud Summit Villa, had the highest survival rate, it still couldn’t bring joy to Ye Zhongming and his comrades.
That feeling of being a toy was not only felt by Ye Zhongming; now even others clearly sensed it.
Ye Zhongming tilted his head back, staring at the unreal sky. He suddenly remembered how in his past life, those experts who reached the level of nine-star rarely revealed themselves publicly. Was there a connection to this current feeling?
Was it that once one reached the end of evolution, one would naturally understand why they were a toy? And then… only the choice of resisting or submitting would remain?
In his past life, Ye Zhongming was just a second-rate evolver, and he did not know the answer.
In this life, even though he worked incredibly hard and thought about how to become stronger every day, as a self-made man, he still had not touched the essence of the apocalypse. Perhaps his expedition into secret realms had revealed a glimmer of an answer, but that answer was still far away.
He recalled the golden Sea King Crown; the moment he touched it, Ye Zhongming suddenly felt that perhaps obtaining this item would open a crack in the apocalypse. If he became strong enough, he could peer into that crack and see what was hidden inside.
Ye Zhongming nodded in agreement at Xia Bai’s appearance, not just because of her connection with the Sea King Mark and the mysterious beads, but also due to his speculations about certain matters. For instance, the crystal balls adorned with star patterns; he felt it best for everyone in the Cloud Summit Villa to get their hands on one, as something magical might happen soon.
After the grade 4 roulette challenge, even those who were extremely enthusiastic about good things were shocked by the terrifying death rate. Anyone lacking confidence had completely abandoned the idea of participating, even though the items on the grade 5 roulette were what would typically appear on the grade 6 or even grade 7 roulette outside. However, humanity was not swept away by madness; many even decided that today’s challenge would stop here, and in the future, it would just be a spectator’s affair.
No matter how good the items were, one couldn’t spend their life on them.
Xia Bai’s appearance further caused many who wanted to enter the arena to halt their steps.
Though entering the challenge wouldn’t guarantee encountering Xia Bai, just the possibility of it made them reluctant to take risks; who knew if she would step down during their challenge?