Chapter 221: Wandering World, Officially Launched

Chapter 219: The Wandering World Officially Launched

Their eyes felt a sharp sting, as if they were being blinded. Though not as bright as the sun, it was a massive light source that appeared suddenly quite close to Earth. In an instant, people rushed back indoors to find eye drops. It took several minutes for them to barely open their eyes, and upon looking in a mirror, their eyes were bloodshot and slightly swollen.

They were immediately shocked and couldn't help but post online. “Oh my god! Who told me to look? I was instantly blinded! Look at my bloodshot eyes (screenshot). We have no quarrel, why would you do this to me? (Angry)” “I was blinded too. The immortal might have discovered us peeking.” “Don't panic, guys. I was blinded as well, but this might be a test of our potential. Unfortunately, I'm just a mortal with ordinary eyes, not 24K titanium alloy ones, otherwise I'd surely pass the test and become an immortal's disciple.” Everyone was speechless.

But a sudden flash of light—was it perhaps some kind of meteor explosion? Or a natural phenomenon caused by two small meteoroids colliding? Could this explain the successive disappearance of small meteoroids in that area? Immediately, heated discussions erupted. One faction believed it was a cosmic phenomenon, while another attributed it to aliens or extraterrestrial immortals.

In the starry sky.

It seemed as if space itself had been warped by the scorching heat, leaving behind a desolate, silent, and dark void. The surrounding meteoroids had completely melted. “Are they dead?” Di Qi asked calmly. After descending as a Primordial Saint and delivering a spatial tear attack, he had already returned his Dao Fruit to reside in the illusory heavens, no longer sensing any traces of prying or covetous gazes. He pondered for a moment, then let it go. He turned his head again and stepped through the void, venturing further outwards. He officially began his journey through the dark emptiness, sighing softly, “Guixu is truly a mysterious place... There are even these unknown, mysterious life forms constantly peeping, requiring utmost vigilance.” Since he had gathered enough soil and water, it was time for him to attend to his own matters.

On Earth, major research institutes were in an uproar. This was an outright demonstration and warning! Though he hadn't come to Earth, the terrifying power unleashed on the spot, shattering nearby satellite observation equipment, clearly conveyed his message. “Do not attempt to approach! Do not attempt to approach!” At that moment, the elderly foreign professor growled, his face flushed with excitement, as he informed all major research institutes, issuing another solemn and severe warning. At this moment, they dared not probe outer space again. They felt a chill down their spines, seemingly understanding that the entity did not wish to make contact with them. They could only silently pray in their institutes, hoping it would not become enraged and come to Earth to destroy it, for then they would truly be sinners against humanity.

After a full three hours of anxious waiting, observing the situation across Earth's continents with no disasters occurring, they quietly breathed a sigh of relief. They then reactivated their astronomical telescopes to observe that specific area. It was completely empty; everything had vanished. Phew! Immediately, everyone nearly collapsed to the ground, gasping for air. Only then did they realize their foreheads and backs were covered in dense beads of sweat. “It has left...” They felt their civilization had never been so close to destruction. Those three hours felt like an agonizing wait for judgment day, enduring an apocalypse. “The Dao Lord has departed... but this was a Saint's warning against humanity's greed!” “Weakness is original sin. We are too insignificant, negligible in the vast starry sky. The Dao Lord did not destroy our low-level civilization; he merely warned us not to harbor ambitions that don't match our strength.” “Yes, he gave us a great opportunity. We can enter the Myriad Realms, but we shouldn't aspire to too much...” The group still struggled to recover, taking a long time to fully regain their composure.

They recalled their actions in the Wizard World and their attempts at invasion in the Ancient World, fearing that these egregious behaviors had provoked displeasure, leading to this warning. Now, they had fully grasped the truth: Our blood is somewhat similar to that of the Creator God; Earth humans might be descendants left by the Creator God when the world was formed! Furthermore, after the creation of heaven and earth, during ancient Earth eras, the Dao Lord visited our planet and left behind various myths and legends... And now, the Dao Lord has returned, delivering a warning to us. “How terrifying... The ancient historical truth of humanity's birth on Earth is slowly being completed.” This elderly man, long accustomed to high positions, now fully understood his own insignificance, taking a deep breath. It was truly unbelievable. If they were to reveal Earth's truth to the outside media, people would surely think they were spreading rumors, wouldn't they? They'd think they were talking nonsense, right? But all of it was true! Regardless, this event had gripped the entire planet. This was the first true contact humanity had ever had with an extraterrestrial transcendent civilization in its history. It was recorded in human history, entered into the highest classified archives, and dubbed “The Three Dark Hours.” The entry clearly detailed a chilling overview of the event, concluding with a single sentence: This was an extraterrestrial Saint's warning to us Earthlings! In that moment, we were infinitesimally close to death; our destruction would have been irrelevant to them!

After confirming the Dao Lord's departure, everything gradually returned to normal. “Notify the other research institutes to have our people conduct their research peacefully in the Ancient World and enter complete seclusion,” the old man said. In truth, the help these external research institutes could provide was gradually diminishing. Even though their various institutes had now gathered a millennium of the Wizard World's civilization, the researchers couldn't absorb and learn a thousand years' worth of wisdom in a short time. After all, over two thousand years had passed inside, while less than a month had gone by in reality... In a single month, even the smartest person would find it difficult to master the essence of a civilization's knowledge. In fact, the red-named players inside had already lived for centuries, and their individual knowledge content now surpassed that of countless elite professors across an entire research institute... The creation of the Nine Revolutions Mysterious Technique was a prime example. It was jointly completed by several red-named players inside; the help from outside was minimal... Thus, at this point, every red-named player had become extremely important; the wisdom and knowledge they possessed represented all the hopes of their respective nations...

The professor said, “Since the Wizard and Ancient civilizations can't rapidly advance our progress, let them advance our civilization. They have plenty of time. Have them study physics, chemistry, mathematics, and all of Earth's scientific knowledge—learn all disciplines developed on Earth to date!” “Then, no matter if they're researching our science or integrating it with the extraordinary systems there, they must produce results! If they truly cannot use extraordinary powers, then let them fully pursue our scientific path. Assign them a project: have them start developing spacecraft...” “Have a few of them research spacecraft?” The surrounding researchers were stunned, shocked, looking at the old man as if he were a demon. What an immense workload that would be. Furthermore, many aspects of modern technology cannot achieve this. It requires new energy sources, new structures, new space alloys—far too many things, essentially starting from scratch to forge a technological path. “Yes, our research institute is no longer of much use to them... We can only provide the final groundwork. The institute gathers top talents from various fields—physics, biology, medicine, energy—all of whom can be their teachers. Let one person learn the entirety of Earth's civilization, then stand on the shoulders of giants to innovate! Let one person drive our nation's technology!” The old man, with sparse hair and high prestige, twirled a finger, “Also, send this proposal to the other research institutes.” “Understood.”

Immediately, red-named players from various countries received the notification. Nameless Dragon: ??? Bell, Top of the Food Chain: ??? One Sword, Turtle Breath: ??? My God! What is happening?! Physics, medicine, biology—each of these fields is incredibly profound; one might spend a lifetime and still not delve deep enough. Now, countless top experts and scientists are teaching them, piling up vast amounts of books, and then big shots are giving them assignments to learn inside? They could already feel a desperate future... At first, their time in this world was difficult, turning into Lightning Hammer, God-Slaying Platform, osmanthus tree... enduring agony. Now they've finally made it through, and before they can enjoy any benefits, they're being told to learn all this stuff?? “We damn well want to convert the knowledge from the Wizard World into reality too!” “The Ancient World is the same. Although we've stolen its civilizational wisdom, without the corresponding Evil Eye or Ancient Human bloodline, what can we do? We're also in despair!” Arghhh!!! Upon hearing the news, they roared skyward, on the verge of breakdown.

The entire Nine Heavens was also in violent turmoil, as four Heavenly Emperors roared simultaneously, their cries heart-wrenching. “What happened?” “Four ancient Heavenly Emperors, such terrifying, mournful roars—is another great calamity approaching?” “Especially Thunder Heavenly Emperor's roar; it reminds me of those ancient West Era years.” In the Nine Heavens Immortal Realm, major holy lands, and secluded sects, ancient beings emerged, their expressions grave. Even other newly appointed Heavenly Emperors like Xu Wei and Fen Teng were startled. Four ancient Heavenly Emperors suddenly roaring with such grief and indignation—it certainly wasn't simple. “Di Qi, returned again?” “Impossible. Heaven's Dao stated that while he was unconscious, the Dao Lord and another ancient Saint descended and took Di Qi away, didn't they?” “We're fine.” After their roars, the four Heavenly Emperors waved their hands, dismissing the others. They merely claimed to have suddenly perceived the heavens and earth, comprehending many truths and weeping tears of joy... After dispersing the crowd, the Heavenly Emperors returned, each taking control of their respective illusory heavens.

This truly is a game that loves learning. Their minds reeled. Vaguely, they recalled the child with the book basket, filled with books like 'Linear Algebra: From Beginner to Grave'. A single subject like mathematics was already despair-inducing, but now, they faced all of Earth's disciplines... It's our turn to be buried.

In the countryside, another sun slowly rose. Having endured the exciting night, sunlight gently spilled over the entire orchard. The sandbox Wizard World, with its miniature mountains, lands, towns, and rivers, appeared exceptionally delicate and magnificent. Xu Zhi got up, brushed his teeth, and secretly observed the major research institutes. He was immediately speechless. These red-named players are truly miserable. You're being asked to research spacecraft? Were they stimulated by my 'Di Qi's Vessel' being launched into outer space? He hadn't expected Di Qi's appearance to inadvertently chastise the various national research institutes. They immediately reined themselves in, no longer daring to exploit the Ancient World or engage in widespread invasion and colonization. Instead, they chose to turn inward and start exploiting their own people. “Finally, they've come to their senses,” Xu Zhi mumbled, biting an apple. “Constantly stirring up trouble in my little orchard, thinking of occupying territory and annexing it into their nations' maps, has severe consequences. See? A Saint came to Earth to warn you...” They finally began to settle down considerably. It was now imaginable that these red-named players would be out of commission for a long time, enduring painful secluded cultivation... Moreover, they had no way to resist. Although they were Heavenly Emperors in the Ancient World, having lived for over a thousand years combined across two lives and possessing vast knowledge, in reality, they were ordinary people, unable to act freely. “This is a good thing; it cleanses the environment among players.” Xu Zhi stood up, walked to the chair by the door, and sat down, observing the spore evolution in the small sandbox. “They won't be able to join in the fun anytime soon. Let them research; it'll be much quieter around here...”

In fact, at this point, real-world capabilities truly couldn't keep up with the progress. A single Alchemist Emperor's knowledge in a specific field could easily overwhelm everyone in an entire research institute... This was destined to be an era where 'individual academic geniuses' would reign supreme, with prodigies rising one after another. Xu Zhi checked the internet; discussions were still heated, though the unusual phenomenon had disappeared... This fervor would die down sooner or later, and people would emerge to downplay it, preventing the situation from escalating further. With that thought, Xu Zhi looked at Di Qi. He had already collected enough soil and water, bringing them into his inner world and quickly pouring them out. However, he had no idea that the soil and water from the meteoroids, constantly exposed to the cosmic vacuum, contained terrifying rays, radiation, various heavy metals, and highly toxic, harmful substances. As soon as he poured them in, the entire world was turned upside down. Having absorbed the soil and these highly toxic, heavy metal-laden, radiated waters, the plants and animals previously cultivated from the Ancient World instantly became extinct. The verdant paradise withered in an instant, poisoned to death. The original ancient beings also nearly perished. The entire world seemed steeped in radiation, entering an apocalyptic state. The spores also began a mass extinction, yet some marine spores incredibly withstood the water radiation, and new, radiation-resistant species gradually began to appear in this world.