Translated by: Novellise
"Solar aberration, is doomsday upon us?"
"What is this so-called Ark Plan of yours?"
Liu Yuan inquired immediately.
"It's simple."
"Before the dark energy sweeps through the solar system, build an ark to leave Earth with the spark of human civilisation to find the next habitable planet."
Chen Hongyu explained calmly.
Liu Yuan nodded.
With the current level of human technology, even dealing with Second Order anomalies is difficult.
Escape is indeed the only option.
But the space on the ship is limited.
That means.
The vast majority of ordinary humans will be sacrificed to the Ark Plan.
"Since the Apollo moon landing, various countries have discovered the existence of dark energy."
"In panic, the elite of various countries secretly came to an agreement and devised the Ark Plan."
"The Ark Plan spans a century and gathers the world's top talents and scientists from all industries."
"To ensure the smooth implementation of the Ark Plan, the countries have spent countless resources and decades of effort, eventually developing the most perfect artificial intelligence in history, 'Nova'."
"Once authorised, Nova even has control over nuclear and space-based weapons!"
"With Nova's help, the progress of the Ark Plan has been greatly accelerated."
"Now the first batch of Ark warships has been completed and is ready for launch."
"These ships are equipped with the latest warp engines, with a maximum speed of nearly half the speed of light."
"The ecological recycling system inside the warships can operate normally for five thousand years, enough to carry tens of thousands of people on a long-distance interstellar journey."
Chen Hongyu revealed another top secret message.
"But you are still here, not boarding the warship."
Liu Yuan stared into Chen Hongyu's eyes, trying to see through his true intentions.
Not fearing death and seeking death are two different things.
Chen Hongyu knew that Earth could be destroyed at any time, but he still risked his life by staying here.
There must be another motive!
"You're right, I do have ulterior motives."
Chen Hongyu said unreservedly.
"After the first batch of Ark warships were completed, the high-ranking officials of various countries were ecstatic."
"They were even willing to start a small war just to get a few more tickets."
"But they did not know that the Ark Plan had actually failed ten years ago."
"What do you mean?"
Liu Yuan was confused.
He thought the Ark Plan was the breakthrough of this simulation, but it ended in failure like this?
"According to the monitoring instruments, the speed of the sun's aberration is far beyond the planned schedule."
"Ten years ago, dark energy had already spread to most of the solar system."
"This means we have been trapped on Earth for a long time."
"Once we leave the atmosphere, we will be exposed to the radiation of the dark energy. Before we leave the solar system, we will turn into deformed monsters!"
Chen Hongyu sighed.
"Are you saying that Earth is already in a dire situation and everyone can only wait for death?"
Liu Yuan had a headache.
"I used to think that too." Chen Hongyu nodded.
"After confirming the failure of the Ark Plan, I immediately logged into Nova's system and changed all the surveillance data."
"Otherwise, if this news leaked out, it would undoubtedly cause worldwide panic!"
"It was only after that that I finally realised that humanity has only one last way out."
Chen Hongyu said with a complicated expression.
"What way out?"
Liu Yuan looked at him in surprise.
At this point, it was a death trap.
Even Liu Yuan was at a loss and couldn't think of a solution.
But Chen Hongyu actually had a way out?
"Digital life!"
Chen Hongyu sighed.
If it hadn't been for necessity, he wouldn't have taken this step.
"After many experiments, I suddenly made an unexpected discovery."
"Although dark energy can distort all living things, it cannot affect virtual data."
"By transforming living beings into digital life, we can avoid the radiation of dark energy."
"This is also the only way to continue human civilisation!"
Liu Yuan fell silent.
Compared to extinction, this way was somewhat acceptable.
However.
Would living forever in a virtual world as a digital life still be considered human?
Most likely, the vast majority of humans would find this method unacceptable.
"Why are you telling me all this? What is your purpose?"
Liu Yuan asked.
"I need your genetic data."
Chen Hongyu admitted.
"Most of Nova's approvals are controlled by the high-ranking officials of various countries."
"Only by eliminating them can I obtain all the permits and implement the digital life plan!"
"For the past ten years, I have been creating genetic warriors."
"But even the strongest among them can only reach half of the extreme, unable to confront modern armies head on."
"Only by obtaining your genetic data can I create a more powerful army of genetic warriors!"
"Will you cooperate with me? Why should I trust you?"
Liu Yuan smiled.
His original intention was to put an end to the grievances between the martial arts world and the Red Lotus Sect.
But who would have thought that the situation would develop into what it is now.
"Actually, there is no conflict of interest between us."
"If I'm not mistaken."
"Every outsider has an inherent mission."
"Judging from your growth, your mission must be to revitalise martial arts."
Chen Hongyu analysed.
Liu Yuan was moved.
With just a few clues, he could deduce the identity of the simulator.
Chen Hongyu's terrifying talent and skill were too valuable to not be a simulator.
"Suppressing martial arts is the will of the various imperial courts."
"As long as you give me the genetic data, I can help you complete this mission faster."
"Besides, killing you would be of no use to me."
Chen Hongyu's tone was sincere.
The Red Lotus Sect was just a tool he used to collect warrior genes and remove obstacles.
If necessary.
He could throw it away at any time.
And he had some reasons he didn't mention.
He once thought that digital life was the only hope for the continuation of human civilisation.
But with the appearance of Liu Yuan, he saw new possibilities.
Therefore.
As long as it didn't interfere with the plan, he didn't mind helping Liu Yuan.
To see if he could find a second way out.
"Your leverage is not enough."
Liu Yuan shook his head.
Although Chen Hongyu's proposal was tempting, promises without substance were not trustworthy.
As long as Chen Hongyu couldn't provide any tangible benefits, Liu Yuan couldn't agree.
"This is a fragmentary map I came across while searching for information, perhaps it can help you."
After pondering for a moment, Chen Hongyu took out a yellowed piece of parchment from the drawer.
Just as Liu Yuan had received it and hadn't had a chance to inspect it, a notification sound suddenly rang out.
[Congratulations, you have obtained a level S key item, the map of Guanghan Palace left by the Ancient Alchemist!]
(End of chapter)