I became a god by treasure hunting after arriving 500 years early

"Ladies and gentlemen, according to reliable information that has come in... the disaster that is about to happen soon... it is very likely to be the biggest disaster of this Epoch..."

"Most civilizations are no longer active... carrying out their final constructions..."

"Those still active are mostly those civilizations skilled in slaughter and war, they just want to obtain Spirit Essence, making communication impossible... so we must find a place..."

This speech, intermittent and incomplete, was given by a tall, slightly aged Source Fire person at the podium.

The crowd in the mirror was also in an uproar.

"Leader, is this the Epoch Disaster?"

"Perhaps, indeed it is."

The Epoch Disaster seemed to have occurred sooner than they had anticipated!

But how could their civilization survive through such a major disaster?

"What is an Epoch Disaster?"

"Is it a mass revival of ghosts, or..."

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"(More unknown noises)"

"Bang, bang!" Two heavy knocks came from the podium, issued by the leader, "Ladies and gentlemen, let's not discuss these meaningless matters."

"We need to avoid this disaster, relying on our current strength, the projects we can accomplish. Everyone, please think of a solution."

"Do not think about relying on those powerful civilizations... they are too busy to fend for themselves... we are merely relying on past Spirit Essence."

"Even if... the surviving population is fewer... as long as some people can survive, that's good. Can we appreciate the splendor of the Ninth Epoch?"

The old man's gaze, as if piercing through the screen, watched the humans inside the conference room.

...

These words, truly were empathically felt.

Several reporters trembled, too frightened to make a sound.

Think about it, if humans encountered such a plight, what could they do?

At the final moments, really, each civilization showed their divine moves!

As powerful as the "Great Lai Empire" could take the ghosts and directly escape to another planet, weaker ones like Green Grass could perform an "Ascension Ceremony," Shu Mi Dam Civilization and Anomalies merged together.

Whereas a lower-level civilization like Source Fire could only build a Sanctuary in the magma, burying themselves in.

This was truly a primitive plan.

Anyone normal could tell, the success rate was damn low!!

But in the planning of Source Fire Civilization, Lu Yuan suddenly realized, the success rate... there actually was some.

Because the volcano they had found was a bit incredible, named "World Furnace," covering an area of fifty thousand square kilometers.

Even the famous "Gear Civilization" had drawn energy from here.

The energy contained within was terrifying, once erupted, it would literally split heaven and earth, could instantly evaporate an ocean, creating a continent!

This immense energy level could possibly avoid many Anomalies.

Even ghosts couldn't possibly swim in the magma, right?!

Additionally, they had a loyal dragon!

The frozen ability of the Mirage Cloud Dragon could precisely delay the volcanic eruption.

Within the mirror, so many Source Fire people quickly thought of good solutions,

"The original 'World Furnace' was set to erupt during the Epoch Disaster, becoming part of the cause of the destruction of the entire Pangu Continent."

"But if we just find a way to delay its eruption, just right until the next Epoch, perhaps..."

This was a classic case of darkness under the lamp.

This sea area, because of the existence of "World Furnace," was simply impossible for civilizations to approach.

Since civilizations were unwilling to come, the number of Anomalies was naturally very few—everyone has the ability to seek benefits and avoid harm.

When everyone thought "World Furnace" would erupt and turn the entire ocean into highlands, it actually didn't erupt!

Perhaps, the Source Fire Civilization could survive, right?

I must admit, this method is indeed quite clever...

Of course, to delay a volcanic eruption, one Mirage Dragon is not enough; a large and complex sealing project is also needed.

Thus, the Source Fire Civilization invested most of their extraordinary resources into this massive super sealing project.

What use are equipment and weapons at the last minute? They mostly converted into Spirit Essence.

This fact made Lu Yuan sigh deeply. Must we only scavenge for leftovers? Well, it's fine... That chaotic ruin, at a rough count, also had tens of thousands of Spirit Essences, which was a huge fortune.

The scene in the mirror ended there.

A volcanic model that could find so much information was already quite good.

The Conch didn't say a word, just sighed quietly.

Then, it brought out something that looked just like a camera.

"It also contains a bit of information."

Obviously, the camera couldn't be used anymore, and the information inside couldn't be read.

However, when the mirror shone on the camera, it vibrated again with a "buzz" and a blurry image appeared.

It was a conversation between a gently beautiful girl with wings on her back and the Mirage Cloud Dragon.

"Ashen, listen carefully... After the Epoch Disaster starts, you must rush into the volcano's mouth, use the magma to protect yourself. The deeper you go, the more likely you are to survive."

"Roar!" The Mirage Cloud Dragon at that time was so proud and vigorous. Explore hidden tales at My Virtual Library Empire

A faint smirk played at the corners of its mouth.

Its athletic body had an aura of invincibility.

"Okay, this is the last time I ask you... This disaster is really different from the previous ones... You must not face it head-on, absolutely not."

The girl caressed the Mirage Cloud Dragon's beautiful scales and sat on the green grass, whispering softly, "In the future, we might not even see each other again..."

The Mirage Cloud Dragon remained silently wordless.

Fragile creatures, so what if they can't see each other?

Over its long lifespan, it had changed keepers countless times; one grows old, and a new one comes.

It's not a big deal.

But thinking this, it involuntarily plucked a small scale from its tail and gave it to the girl as a parting gift.

"Actually, I was wondering... If we can't come out of the Sanctuary, what will you do?"

The girl turned her head, smiling sweetly, "Would you enjoy living freely in this land? I mean... well, if we all died, there's no need for you to... ah, never mind, it's up to you."

She hesitated, then simply lay down on the grass.

"What is the Ninth Epoch like?"

The Mirage Cloud Dragon grinned silently, emitting a soundless sneer.

The girl's expression darkened again: "Don't mock me, it's just… nobody is really confident, I'm not confident either..."

"And yet you have to keep this volcano from erupting, putting all the pressure on you..."

"I'm insignificant, just a keeper, I can't help much... I'm just talking nonsense here."

"Hey, how about I take a picture of you!"

"At least today, the sun still rises in the east and sets in the west! Let's cherish these last moments." The girl set up her camera and spread her wings.

And in the background of the photo was the Mirage Cloud Dragon, still holding its head high with pride, its tail likewise held aloft. It opened its mouth and tossed the girl onto its back.

"Ouch, you bit me so hard!"

The girl started laughing and then began to cry. She softly started singing.

The song was clear and beautiful, floating through the endless time, and yet carried a faint trace of melancholy.

"Where will I be in a thousand years?"

"Where will we be in ten thousand years?"

Soon thereafter, a meteor shower filled the sky.

Sharp whistles spread across the heavens...

The Epoch Disaster, on that day, unfolded its prologue...