Chapter 132: The Beauty of Simplicity (Conclusion of the Earth Arc)

Chapter 132: The Beauty of Simplicity (Conclusion of the Earth Arc)

January 19th in the year of Jiachen.

With the collective yearning and roaring of all life on Earth, the divine beings of this planet pierced through the crimson rain clouds that shrouded the heavens above.

From this moment on, anomalies are prohibited across the Blue Star.

The unspeakable deity, long deemed inevitable to triumph, raged in the heavens, his roars igniting billowing crimson clouds and fierce gales, resentful of being cast out and confined.

Now, Earth had finally acquired its own deity, albeit one freshly born and dependent on the power of the world to rival the Devourer's divine might. Nevertheless, he stood on equal footing with the invaders.

This planet now had its own guardian, and his word was "Truth."

From this moment on, all eerie forces within Blue Star retreated frenziedly.

"Scatter! Scatter, scatter, scatter, scatter!"

"Hahaha, did you see that? The crimson clouds in the sky have dispersed!"

"The chilling sensation that threatened to consume me at every moment has vanished!"

"Have... have we won?"

Countless onlookers, after the initial surge of exhilaration, could no longer contain their curiosity and asked the question that weighed heaviest on their hearts:

Has the eerie phenomenon truly dispersed?

Are they, and this cerulean planet, truly safe now?

They longed to whoop with joy, but they were terrified that the red might return.

Until the sight of joyous flocks of birds circling ecstatically around the youth in the sky, and the sounds of exhilarated roars and cries from beasts and creatures in all directions, reached their eyes and ears.

A profound sense of joy and ease gradually blossomed within them, a gift from the heavens and earth, revealing their true purpose.

It was finally certain that the crimson raincloud, which devoured lives, would no longer loom above their heads.

"Aaaahh!"

"Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha!"

"We won! We won! We all made it alive!!!"

In that moment, the entire world was filled with exultation.

Nothing could surpass the joy they felt at this very instant.

Some even looked up to the sky, clasping their hands together in a reverent gesture, while many more pulled out their phones, hoping to capture the heroic figure of the true savior. If they had a high-definition camera, perhaps they might catch a glimpse of the savior's face?

And then, under the watchful eyes of everyone, the savior glanced down at them and vanished in the blink of an eye.

Just like that, they were gone.

"Oh my god!"

"Deity! A true deity, ahhhh!"

In a certain region, the natives prostrated themselves even more devoutly.

Liu Jun, with his tail practically pointing to the sky, roared with laughter, "Hahaha! That's my brother! Did you all see that? Cackling, hahaha! That's my cousin! He's my god! I told you, he'd become a god! Hahahaha, cackling, from now on, I won't sell any leaf on my head for less than a million! Hahaha, I'm the cousin of a god! This head was struck by a god!"

Wu Qingyu, Chu Tiankuo, Feng Tianhuo, Ah Fei, and Zhou Mo: ...

This guy had gone mad. Absolutely mad.

Zhou Mo, a typical salaryman, couldn't stand Liu Jun's constant bragging about his connections. Looking at him, Zhou Mo blinked in surprise, "Hey! Lu Jun, your hair!"

Startled by Zhou Mo's words, Liu Jun exclaimed, "What's wrong?! What's wrong with my hair?! Don't tell me I'm balding!!"

As he spoke, he reached up to touch his head, then frowned, "Nothing seems off, it's still thick... Damn! Why does it feel different?!"

After a year in exile and a year of growing leaves on his head, Liu Jun was used to the sensation of small leaves covering his scalp. But just now, he had felt normal hair!

"You just lost a million," Zhou Mo said with a pained expression but a joyful heart.

Ah Fei joined in, mercilessly adding fuel to the fire, "You didn't lose a million, you probably lost several billion with that head of yours..."

Liu Jun's expression shifted from shock to despair, finally settling into a numb rage, "Where are my tea leaves?! Ahh!! My top-grade green tea leaves!!"

There's still so much money to be made! Wait, does that mean my ability is gone too? 【Aroma of Tea Overflows!】"

Feather Dawn Calf + A

In the end, Lv Jun's intelligence finally kicked in as he roared, and he immediately utilized his awakened ability. However, after waiting for a long time with the other exiles around him, they did not encounter the anticipated green mist or the refreshing scent of tea as they had imagined.

The atmosphere fell silent for a moment. Then, with a light, relieved chuckle, Wu Qingyu spoke from the side, "Oh, so the prohibition on entering applies to us as well."

The powers they acquired in that world, which did not belong to this one, would vanish completely, just like the expelled Red Rain, from this day forth.

All of them had this thought, and their faces showed varying degrees of disappointment and resignation.

After all, the thrill of being a superhero was indeed enjoyable. It was inevitable to feel a sense of loss after having been once celebrated and then returning to an ordinary life.

"Ahem. At the very least, we had three months of high salaries, and we were each assigned a house. I believe the state won't take back the houses they've given us! We still came out ahead!"

Liu Jun was the first to speak up, his expression displaying disappointment but more so a sense of relief. "Without our special abilities, we won't have to be stared at by those researchers with gleaming eyes, constantly being used as lab rats for their experiments."

"My brother always said that life is about gaining and losing. I'd rather live like a salted fish on an Earth free of abnormalities."

Liu Jun's words quickly snapped the others back to reality, their minds still grappling with mixed emotions. Yes, they could regard their time in the Exiled Land as a terrible dream. Now that the nightmare was over, they could resume their peaceful lives in the present world.

And Liu Jun was right; each of them now owned a house provided by the state! They had all worked diligently as civil servants for three months, and even with their premature retirement, the houses were still theirs!

They had come out ahead!

"Tsk, but I really don't have any abilities left... Oh well, it would be nice if just a bit remained. I promise I won't use any special powers for evil deeds."

Ah Fei accepted the change, though he couldn't help but feel a tinge of regret as he got up and jogged forward hastily.

In the first two strides, he realized that his ability was genuinely gone. Just as he was about to stop in despair, he couldn't help but run two more steps, and an indescribable expression flickered across his face.

It seems, indeed, that a trace has been left behind? !

Amidst the cheers of ordinary people and the exiles rejoicing while reminiscing about their special abilities, Chen Shijin had already stood deep within the largest desert on the surface of this planet.

Within an underground pyramid, whose discovery would undoubtedly astonish the world.

He had witnessed firsthand from the skies how the crimson rainclouds were dispersed, and with their dissipation, the negative energy surging from the Exiled Grounds ceased, no longer able to infiltrate Earth.

The energy rifts surrounding Earth were also gradually mending under the influence of The Voice of All Things and his power. In about two or three months, Earth would regain and reinforce its shield against interdimensional invasions. With this, the final battle came to an end. Only, it wasn't a fight to the death. He couldn't slay the Devouring God from the Exiled Land, whose power surpassed his own. Likewise, the Exiled Land couldn't devour him, who had just stepped into the domain of the 'God,' nor could it consume Earth. Neither side lost this battle. Neither side won. Just as he had begun to resign himself to thinking about the Exiled Land, he suddenly noticed the multicolored parrot wagging its tail happily on his shoulder. "Don't forget that this is a battle. One misstep, and you'll be crushed to dust, becoming nothing but a piece of meat for others." Those words still rang in his ears.

Chen Shijin appeared here in an instant.

Then, he let out a cold laugh.

"A cunning and insidious fellow."

Sure enough, hidden beneath this buried underground, there was a concealed power passage that was difficult to detect.

"Caw caw, that's not cunning or insidious. That's called having a backup plan," the multicolored parrot flapped its wings and flew down from Chen Shijin's shoulder, transforming into a tall man.

He looked at the ancient structure filled with a jumbled array of powers and chuckled. "Heh heh, it's not just one passage."

Chen Shijin had also noticed.

They were now in the very center of the underground pyramid, where they had found the small floating pyramid that Chen Shijin's parents said would cause the entire pyramid to be filled with sand if removed.

To ordinary people, it might have been a miraculous small pyramid hovering in mid-air, but to Chen Shijin and Le Feng's eyes, each of the four corners of the pyramid had invisible energy cracks of different colors.

The deepest one was a blackish-red crack from which Chen Shijin sensed the familiar aura of the endless dark and negative world.

If anyone stumbled upon this spot or triggered the energy fluctuations of this rift, they might end up like Wu Qingyu and be transported directly from Earth to the Exiled Grounds.

Chen Shijin blinked and promptly smoothed out the crack with his hand.

"Ah, ah," Lexiang clicked his tongue beside him.

Chen Shijin raised an eyebrow at the man, who continued to chuckle. "You can't play favorites. You have to erase the others too!"

Chen Shijin rolled his eyes. This guy was truly a source of amusement.

Nevertheless, he reached out to wipe away the other three cracks.

Each of these cracks gave him a different sensation. A blue one exuded a cold, inorganic killing intent, a red one conveyed a chaotic and violent bloodlust, while a green one seemed to lead to a world brimming with endless vitality. However, such intense vitality might not necessarily be beneficial to humans.

"...Truly, a myriad of worlds," Chen Shijin couldn't help but marvel.

Only by reaching such a level of power could one catch a glimpse of reality's true face.

And the more one knew, the more there was still left to uncover.

After Chen Shijin had visited every extraordinary site his parents had provided and sealed all the unpredictable spatial-time rifts that had emerged by chance, he lifted his head on the snowy mountain, feeling a sense of realization.

The sky was a pristine blue, devoid of any anomalies.

Before his eyes, there were green pastures, grazing livestock, a speeding train, spring rains and autumn leaves – everything grew and changed naturally.

There were no superheroes soaring into the sky, no superstrong warriors; only ordinary people living in this mundane world, experiencing their everyday joys, sorrows, and emotions.

This simplicity and ordinariness made him smile uncontrollably.

"I, Earthling, appreciate it," he whispered to himself.

"Today's world is truly beautiful."

"I wish for a lovely flower."

Suddenly, a vibrant rainbow appeared in the sky above the snow-capped mountains, and a gentle breeze carried flowers in every direction.

Amidst the sea of flowers, Le Feng held Chen Shijin's hand, "You can't stay here forever, can you?"

"You promised to come home with me."

"And to change the world."

Chen Jinyang raised an eyebrow.

Then, a bolt of lightning struck Le Feng's head out of nowhere.

"TUI!"