Chapter 2, In Memory of the Departed

Wow, Lin Shan, your move is incredible, you just made one hundred yuan directly. Qi Rui witnessed the entire situation and was filled with astonishment, is there really such a skillful operation?

Recalling the three thousand kilometers of safe zone that humanity took over one hundred years to advance, I think of the twenty-one gigantic cities, each with its own enormous, utterly uncloseable spatial gate.

Lin Shan let out a bitter laugh

At this point, Lin Shan's face showed a hint of sadness. He grew up with his grandparents, as his parents passed away due to an infection during his childhood. His grandparents raised him.

He is also well aware of humanity's trump card; the urban defense perimeter of humanity cannot withstand this Red Ant Emperor at all. It is futile to retreat, and it is already too late to evacuate.

As a high-ranking commander of humanity

Boss, how much are you selling this kitchen knife for

Desperately flying close to the head of the Red Ant Emperor, as soon as Lin Shan entered the fifty-meter zone, he detonated the last weapon allocated to the battle zone, the 'Antimatter Bomb', taking both the Red Ant Emperor and its swarm of Red Ants with him in a mutual destruction.

Rushed towards the Red Ant Emperor

Two hundred years later

but also feels a great deal of sympathy

Moreover, this is just one; what if there are many

It has indeed been a long time since we last interacted

Seeing Lin Shan's bewildered expression, the old man thought he had not heard clearly and asked again: "Young man, how much is this kitchen knife?"

In the presence of a "matter-antimatter bomb" the size of a torpedo, everything appears so fragile; with a "bang," millions of square kilometers of land are reduced to rubble

The red giant ants along the way wanted to attack him, but Lin Shan completely ignored them. However, he was not doing nothing; within a radius of one hundred meters around him, the red giant ants fell to the ground one by one, as if they were lifeless robots.

Good

After being trapped in darkness for an unknown duration, his consciousness gradually awakened, and it felt as if he had suddenly emerged from a shell, occupying the body of his younger self, which explained the stumble he experienced that morning

Thus

Unity

Should I also join in on this?

Qi Rui is feeling a bit conflicted

Very soon

As for the brain, Lin Shan had no intention of approaching it, for if he did, he might truly be killed in an instant. He could sense that if he got within fifty meters of the Red Nest Ant Emperor's brain, he would undoubtedly face certain death.

A voice interrupted Lin Shan's thoughts

If that is the case

Looking up

Recalling my grandparents

Qi Rui quickly composed himself, knowing Lin Shan's family situation. However, he had never met Lin Shan's grandfather, and given Lin Shan's unusual behavior today, he mistakenly thought that the earlier remarks were merely perfunctory.

I am being serious. "Lin Shan smiled faintly.

Lin Shan was unsure whether this would have any impact on the Beast Star, but he knew that the Red Caste Ant Emperor must not cross the spatial gate

The defeat was utterly predictable

"I am sorry, but as that old man just said, live well, not just for yourself, but also for those who have passed away." Qi Rui patted Lin Shan's shoulder and said earnestly.

If the Red Ant Emperor were to pass, the Earth would truly be in danger. Even if we could ultimately eliminate this Red Ant Emperor, the cost to humanity would be unbearable.

Upon hearing this

Lin Shan quickly waved his hand

So that's how it is, I misunderstood you. What about your grandfather? The old man continued to smile.

Red Ant Emperor

Because the red ant emperor is an expert in the application of mental power and the core of the colony, even a typical red ant emperor would not be greatly affected by Lin Shan's technique, and as for this, he wouldn't even dare to attempt it

He is not afraid of those ordinary red tree giant ants, and this red tree ant king can also eliminate him in the same manner

The weather is nice today

Just like that

Unfortunately, the disparity in size is like an insurmountable chasm. Compared to the overwhelmingly powerful Red Ant Emperor, Lin Shan's strongest attack had no effect at all; it could not even breach its armor, let alone injure it.

Lin Shan flew near the Red Ant Emperor, intending to attack its vulnerable joints

Lin Shan had no choice

Upon hearing Lin Shan's explanation, the old man's expression softened, revealing a gentle demeanor. He thought to himself: This young man is so filial, just like his grandfather, and thus he gives things away for free.

Finally

Where will humanity go from here

As the Red Ant Emperor charged into the battlefield - the No. 3 Permanent Electromagnetic Defense Zone, Lin Shan, being the strongest here and one of the nine powerful figures of the Huaxia Heavenly Domains, naturally felt it was his duty to respond.

Thinking of the urban agglomeration of humanity three thousand kilometers away

If it were to be dissected

This is what his sense of crisis over the past two hundred years has informed him.

Looking at the red tickets on the stall

With the emergence of the red ant emperor, the defense perimeter is being breached layer by layer, as existing conventional weapons of humanity are fundamentally ineffective against it

The defeat left everyone feeling hopeless

As one of the few masters among humans, he has completely lost all concept of money

passed away five years ago

The old man was taken aback upon hearing this, as the reasoning was quite refreshing. He looked up at the sky and said, are you sure that such a harsh sun can be called good weather

Money

He devoted himself to the military, for the sake of the homeland he left behind. He witnessed too many gazes filled with reluctance, too many innocent faces, yet he resolutely turned away, charging towards death, charging towards the otherworldly beasts, solely for the belief in his heart, for the survival space of humanity

The elderly man dropped a red banknote, took a kitchen knife, and disappeared into the crowd. By the time Lin Shan realized what was happening, the old man was already nowhere to be found.

This knife is a gift for you

There are only three months left until the opening of the twenty-first spatial gate. What can he do? He does not know either. Even if he were to return to the celestial domain, he has no effective means against that red roosting ant emperor.

The sound wave surged towards humanity without any suspense, directly breaching the frontline defense positions and tearing open a massive gap, allowing the red giant ants to pour in wildly

Lin Shan has died

Not advancing is equivalent to retreating, which is a true reflection of the future

Lin Shan was taken aback; he did not know how much this kitchen knife was worth, as he had not absorbed previous memories but rather overwritten them, making it truly impossible for him to recall the price of this kitchen knife

My condolences. Young man, you are very filial. For this reason, here is one hundred yuan. Don't refuse me. If I didn't already have a grandson, I would want to take you as my god-grandson. Goodbye, live well, not just for yourself, but also for the deceased.

His grandfather is no longer with us

Now

Grandmother passed away six years ago

Humanity has been defeated

One can only find the weaknesses of the body

At this moment

Human beings can only stand firm in times of crisis

Everything is managed by the state and the federation, including clothing, food, housing, and transportation. All the best resources are prioritized for supply. He truly cannot find a place to spend money, and he himself possesses various combat rewards and allowances, as well as shares in a large beast refining equipment company

Lin Shan thought for a moment and simply said: "Old man, the weather is nice today, so I will give you this knife as a gift, no charge."

Lin Shan was filled with nostalgia; if he were alive today, he would have a way to extend their lives. Unfortunately, there is no remedy for those who have passed away. Lin Shan's words "passed away" caused the old man's smile to freeze.

"Young man, do you really think I can't afford to pay?" The old man certainly did not believe this reason, thinking it was a sign of disdain towards him, and frowned.

Misunderstanding, misunderstanding, I just thought you resembled my grandfather, which felt very familiar, so I wanted to give this to you. He half-truthfully concocted a lie, and upon closer inspection, this old man really did resemble his deceased grandfather

An elderly man is holding a kitchen knife and asking him

Of course

One year later

He truly intended to give it, but he did not expect such a significant 'harvest.' Without further ado, he picked up one hundred yuan and put it in his pocket. There are still many good people in this world

One can discover that the brains of those red giant ants have turned to mush; the might of humanity's celestial domain is certainly not a hollow reputation

Along with the ashes that vanished into thin air, there were also the human soldiers who died without regret and all the red ant colonies. Lin Shan did not know what would happen next, but he knew that this was the last thing he could do for humanity

Human soldiers suffered heavy casualties

These red giant ants, which are not even at the tenth level, can swiftly eliminate in swathes, but when encountering beasts that are several dozen meters long, they would be at a loss. Moreover, the outcome also depends on the different species, and there is no absolute correlation with their levels.

Soaring into the sky

Perhaps today is the anniversary of Lin Shan's grandfather's death, Qi Rui speculated quietly, but it was not appropriate to ask

There will be no mistakes

But my grandfather is still alive, will saying this get me struck by lightning

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