Prologue

The Dragon King's body is astonishingly fragile, as if it were a certain balance imposed by the heavens, or perhaps a natural misfortune. The immense power, unattainable by mortals, is intertwined with this thin and delicate body. This extreme imbalance has caused him to be restless day and night over the years, always fearing that one day, this human treasure will fall and shatter.

A silent shake of the head

The major crouched down, holding the boy's hand, and softly spoke the name known to all: "Dragon King ... ... "

The heavy rain is pouring down

Water... has disappeared, replaced by soft, sweet, and moist air. The heavy humidity in the air intensified the raindrops, yet something seemed to be surging within the clouds. As the major raised his head, the shadows and patterns of the clouds intertwined, creating slender and flexible figures. He knew this was merely an illusion caused by the light, but the miracle unfolding before him...

Inside the specially designed armored vehicle, not a single sound from the outside could be heard, only the faint vibrations of raindrops tapping against the roof could be felt. When the door opened, the clamorous rainy night surged into the cabin, enveloping him in thick moisture. The major squinted his eyes as two sergeants clad in bright orange raincoats stood in the rain, watching the major and the darkness behind him.

Someone helped the young man out of the tent; he sat cross-legged on the damp sandbags with a serene expression. The major intended to put a respirator on him, but he refused.

The Dragon King rose from the water layer and began to walk slowly forward. Through the flowing curtain, the major saw blood spreading across the Dragon King's face, and he did not know where the blood was coming from

At 4:20 PM, the flood peak arrived as scheduled

It is ! ''

"Cover his head as well," the major instructed

At 1:00 PM, the front-line command center called.

Hearing reports from afar can never provide the true experience of facing a flood. Before arriving at the battlefield, the colonel's impression of the flood was merely a massive wave advancing along the river channel. But now he understands that the flood is a vast infection spreading, a decay of the land's body. As far as the eye can see, large tracts of farmland and towns upstream are submerged in murky waters. It is an amorphous entity overflowing in the mountains, and all that people can do is to cautiously control and guide its movements.

"My people can also participate in the rescue mission." The major stood tall, "We will share life and death with the levee."

"It has arrived." The political commissar extended his hand, fiddling with the air as if he could discern something, "The water is coming."

The fifth flood peak will arrive at the Cangjiang Dam in three hours. The political commissar put down the microphone and said, "The upstream flow measurement is sixty-five thousand cubic meters per second, the strongest wave so far."

This feels very comfortable. The young man spoke the first sentence, his tone somewhat strange and peculiar.

When the eastern horizon turns pale, the destination has been reached

Now is not the time for caprice, I must take you away

The impact of the landslide—sufficient to shake the very framework of the dam, causing the earth itself to tremble. In the face of such catastrophic destruction, the major had never felt so acutely the insignificance of humanity; no weapon or army, no force that humanity could muster, could withstand the retribution from the heavens and the earth.

The major turned his face away, and purple veins appeared on the Dragon King's face, with blood seeping from the spiderweb-like capillaries, his expression dignified

"Wait a moment." The political commissar glanced at the military blanket being carried on the shoulders of the soldiers, "We will free up a tent. The real flood peak has not yet arrived; he can still rest for a few hours."

"No way," the political commissar said, "If the dam really breaks, we will live or die together with the main dam. You must ensure he gets out. There is a helicopter waiting at the bridgehead. Even if we all die, he must survive and get out."

After about a minute, the driver quietly said: "The road ahead has been washed away by water, and the truck cannot pass."

When he turned his gaze back to the Dragon King, the water curtain had transformed into a light red color, the color of blood. The Dragon King, enveloped in a sphere of blood, sat solemnly on the ground like a youthful deity, his eyes lowered, seemingly asleep. The deity in the flood continued to roar in the distance, but having been diverted into the underground tributary, it was no longer capable of causing any substantial damage to the dam

He was wearing a white robe, which seemed to envelop his small frame like a bell. The major had once seen him fall down three flights of stairs and break a bone

He let the raindrops hit his face, opened his eyes in the pouring rain, and smiled broadly

Thus, the story begins here

The major shouted loudly

"There will be some bumps ahead," the major said as he took the waterproof blanket handed to him by a non-commissioned officer and draped it over the individual. Several soldiers jumped into the compartment and carefully lifted the person from the bed.

The political commissar's face was ashen, and he slowly saluted the major. At this point, there was no need to say anything more.

Hmm," the Dragon King said loudly, "I can finally be of use!"

The major was suddenly alarmed as the continuous hills were gradually collapsing under the impact of the flowing river. The mountains were sinking, and the continuous heavy rain had loosened the soil on the slopes. When the forest began to slide, the entangled tree roots brought down soil and gravel several times the area of the ground forest. Half of a hill was sliding down, crashing into the river with a thunderous roar. Tens of millions of tons of high-density material, carrying incalculable potential energy, were rushing towards the dam several kilometers away. The entangled tree roots brought down soil and gravel several times the area of the ground forest. Half of a hill was sliding down, crashing into the river with a thunderous roar. Tens of millions of tons of high-density material, carrying incalculable potential energy, were rushing towards the dam several kilometers away.

The Dragon King gradually approached Hong Tao, while the primordial force representing millions of years of the vicissitudes of the world began to retreat step by step. In this brief moment, the individual human triumphed over the power of mountains and rivers; before the will of the Dragon King, the essence of water was collapsing and reorganizing, as the laws of nature submitted to the new master, retreating humbly. The turbulent flow began to swirl and recede, rocks and trees lay fallen on the exposed riverbed, and water became a toy under the control of its master, flowing deep into the earth. In this brief moment, the individual human triumphed over the power of mountains and rivers; before the will of the Dragon King, the essence of water was collapsing and reorganizing, as the laws of nature submitted to the new master, retreating humbly. The turbulent flow began to swirl and recede, rocks and trees lay fallen on the exposed riverbed, and water became a toy under the control of its master, flowing deep into the earth.

"Do you feel good?" the major asked, standing in the rain. "Can your body hold up?"

It's nothing

On the march, one can occasionally see trees uprooted by the flowing water and abandoned trucks left in place along the roadside. As this silent troop approaches its destination, the number of soldiers around increases. Vehicles can no longer advance, and it is necessary to manually transport sandbags, stone bags, and wooden stakes uphill. A continuous stream of people moves in a circular manner, reminiscent of ancient sacrificial rituals.

Neither of the two spoke, gazing at the rolling river water below the embankment

The vehicle will take more than ten minutes to get there," one of the officers replied in Mandarin with a strong accent. "It takes over an hour for a person to walk there.

In the riverbed, a massive crack has opened. The rock layers have been torn apart by the immense power of the water deity, exposing the underground currents' passageways to the light of day, allowing the floodwaters on the surface to find a new outlet. The major felt dizzy, his mind numb as he watched the vast terrain stretching for several kilometers being reshaped by the pure willpower of the youth. This had surpassed his understanding of extraordinary abilities and exceeded the records he had previously witnessed, representing a potential in the new humanity that was far broader and more profound than anticipated.

Beneath the military blanket, a pale little hand lifted a corner of the blanket, allowing the person inside to reveal their head. This was merely a youth, no, perhaps it could only be referred to as a child, indiscernible as male or female, with not a single hair remaining, completely bald, and even the eyebrows were particularly sparse, resembling a deformed little monster that had escaped from a bizarre creature movie.

"Dragon King." His voice carried a hint of trepidation.

What should be done if even the person revered by many as the 'Dragon King' cannot control the flood? This question arose in his mind

The major felt that the political commissar of the military district had not slept for too long. He placed his hand on Long Wang's shoulder, offering him encouragement and confidence with a firm gesture. The two looked towards the approaching black tide in the distance. ... It was not merely the murky river water, he thought, but also countless fragments of stones, silt, branches, houses, boats, and people within it ...

There is no longer a path, only a muddy marshland covered by flowing water. The knee-deep water makes it difficult for everyone to move forward. The boots seem to be stuck in the mud and water, making it a great effort to lift them out. In such road conditions, no one knows what they might step on or if they might plunge into a deep pit hidden beneath the muddy water

In the darkness, a pair of sparkling eyes shone like jewels, reflecting the yellow glow of the rear headlights

medic

In 1974, the strategic-level evolver "Dragon King" of the Pan-Asia Pacific Republic was removed from the list

I understand. The Dragon King smiled and said, "Dad has told me before, raising soldiers for a thousand days is for using them in one moment. I must work hard here to repay the care that my uncles and aunts have given me for so long"

An invisible repulsive force pushed Major Jiang and the political commissar away, creating a visibly translucent layer of water around the Dragon King. The water drawn from the air formed an unbreakable shield; this was the Dragon King's domain. As the water flowed into existence, Major Jiang, who had staggered to his feet, realized that he could no longer stop the determined Dragon King. He understood the child's talent and willpower, and he knew the immense miracles he could create. The water drawn from the air formed an unbreakable shield; this was the Dragon King's domain. As the water flowed into existence, Major Jiang, who had staggered to his feet, realized that he could no longer stop the determined Dragon King. He understood the child's talent and willpower, and he knew the immense miracles he could create.

But there was nothing he could do; the only thing the major could do was to trust the Dragon King. He was a rare strategic talent, whose value surpassed that of thousands of troops, an individual capable of influencing the course of a war, possessing irreplaceable value as a superhuman evolved through extreme rarity. Yet for him, the Dragon King was merely a child he cared for

The major hesitated for a moment and opened the door to the rear trunk

Change every thirty minutes

As the flood peak approaches, everyone finds it difficult to breathe, their stomachs tightening. It is an enormous, irresistible monster, a colossal flow propelled by pure and astonishing liquids and solids, as if a mountain is inexorably pressing down upon you. The levee beneath your feet resembles a cardboard toy, and one cannot even expect this human creation to hold out for more than five minutes

"Is it possible to ... ... ?" Another officer glanced at the carriage

Uncle Jiang—Major Jiang De drew his pistol, yet he did not know whom to aim it at. He hissed, "This is an order! Your life is more important than all of ours! Obey!"

The decay of the earth is visibly receding at an alarming rate. The Dragon King sits solemnly in place, extending his palm as he points towards the struggling river, as if questioning the primordial deities that gallivant across the land and ravage the mountains and plains. In the world of the major and the political commissar, they witness the flood still violently crashing against the dam, a colossal beast gnawing at the foundations of the concrete. The force of the water is contending with the resilient willpower in the void, alongside elements other than water, such as stones, steel, and gravel. As the water flow diminishes, these entities gradually come to a standstill, falling silent. In the world of the major and the political commissar, they witness the flood still violently crashing against the dam, a colossal beast gnawing at the foundations of the concrete. The force of the water is contending with the resilient willpower in the void, alongside elements other than water, such as stones, steel, and gravel. As the water flow diminishes, these entities gradually come to a standstill, falling silent.

Everyone, move out! Major jumped out of the vehicle, the raindrops stinging his rough skin. Check the equipment, run forward!

"It collapsed a section yesterday morning." A weary voice sounded from behind him, and the major recognized the other person's rank and saluted.

And now, this giant beast is approaching the Cangjiang Dam at a leisurely pace, and they are counting on a child to put a bridle on it

Helicopter

As the giant waves crashed against the dam, everyone grasped onto nearby fixed objects, preparing to face the impact of the earthquake, when the Dragon King raised his palm

In the darkness, the major suddenly awoke in his coat. He glanced at his waterproof watch, and the luminous digits displayed that it was 4:00 AM. He silently drew his pistol and tapped on the partition.

"No, Uncle Jiang, you can't force me to do this." The Dragon King said, with a childlike tone of sulking, as he wiped the blood from his nose, "I can really, really, really handle it this time. Just trust me one more time."

In 1976, Major Jiang De of the Ministry of Internal Affairs was transferred to Cangjiang City

Everyone get off! Form a line! He heard a sharp shout coming through the rain curtain, and then turned his head. His eyes, immersed in darkness for a long time, allowed him to see in the dim light, and he discovered that the person had already awakened

"Hmm." The child replied loudly, stretching out their arms, "I feel really good right now!"

The major wiped the rainwater off his face, anxiously gazing at the hillside where mud was flowing, praying that no one would fall into the deep valley beside him. Or rather, that it would not be the person next to him.

You can sleep a little longer, Major said softly, until I call you.

His unusual activity only made the major more uneasy

The major pondered for a moment and shook his head, saying: "Carry him over."

The lightweight body was carried out, and then two soldiers also carried out the respirator and the oxygen storage cylinder

The car suddenly stopped, and the engine stalled

Even for the eyewitnesses, it was difficult for the major to describe what exactly happened at that moment. The immense, murky, flowing yellow torrent suddenly became diminutive and feeble. The colossal waves that had crashed against the top of the dam, capable of overturning trucks, were now merely lapping gently at the boots of the crowd

"How much further is the road?" the major asked

Thus, Hong Chao collapsed

It is blocked

The child known as the Dragon King has been sitting on the dam for three hours. During these three hours, he has taken five breaths of oxygen. Someone recognized him from a distance, and the news spread like wildfire. Displaced people migrating along the shore bowed to him, while others shouted and cursed at him, only to be dragged away by soldiers. The Dragon King sat on a sandbag, keenly observing the people around him, loudly describing each person he found interesting to the major: a middle-aged man carrying a bathtub, an old man with a duck and a book scarf, and even a girl in a white dress staring at him from afar in the pouring rain. The Dragon King continued to sit on the sandbag, keenly observing the people around him, loudly describing each person he found interesting to the major: a middle-aged man carrying a bathtub, an old man with a duck and a book scarf, and even a girl in a white dress staring at him from afar in the pouring rain.

However, there are individuals here who represent a new pinnacle of human evolution, the post-human.

The momentum of the liquid rolling is rapidly dissipating, and this sign that contradicts the common sense of physics sends shivers down the major's spine. He cannot help but ponder where this disappearing energy has gone. His materialistic intellectual training compels him to think of the answer: all the reactive forces are borne by the Dragon King. Even if the Dragon King can elegantly extract the foundation of the flood's existence, this monumental achievement is still an unbearable burden for his body

The officers turned to relay the orders, while the major gazed at the extinguished transport trucks ahead. He knew there were a total of four trucks, one in front and one behind, and aside from this truck, each of the other trucks carried fifty fully armed soldiers. Each soldier had undergone rigorous scrutiny and testing, and they were all excellent troops that he had personally trained. Now, it was time to deploy this elite force to the places where the motherland needed them the most

The major stood on the Cangjiang Dam, feeling a sense of emptiness beneath his feet. He knew this was merely a psychological illusion. The massive concrete dam, weighing tens of millions of tons, stood firm like a mountain, having withstood the impact of the flood for half a month.

No need," the Dragon King said with difficulty, "I can really hold on.

On the flood control monument at Cangjiang Dam, there is a figure of a child in a wheelchair, with a blurred face. He stands apart from the group of soldiers, sitting alone at the forefront, with a serious expression, gazing intently at the distant surging river.

And now, the lives of tens of millions of people in the lower reaches of the Cang River rest on the shoulders of this little person

The political commissar's expression suddenly changed; he pointed to the hillside ahead and gritted his teeth, saying: "The mountain has collapsed! You must take him away quickly!"

I hope we arrive in time. " The major pressed his lips tightly together

"It took eleven hours," said the political commissar of the military district. "Fifteen people were swept away during the blockage. The downstream assault boat unit is rescuing them."

Some local villagers said that it was a dragon moving underground. The political commissar of the military region said softly, We requisitioned two cement boats, took them to the breach, and then used a welding torch to cut open the bottoms of the boats. We let them sink.

Well

Sixty years after the first Evolver appeared and profoundly changed the trajectory of the world situation, individuals with extraordinary human capabilities have emerged widely across the globe, born into various social strata. However, those who truly possess unparalleled value as Evolvers remain exceedingly rare, one in a million. They are referred to as "Strategic Evolvers" and are treated as vital national assets, with information about them being the highest state secret of every country on Earth

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