Chapter 1, Desperate Flight

Lin Feng quickly stood up and said without looking back, not waiting for the shopkeeper's response, he dashed home under the colorful rain of light. The strange insects in the sky instinctively made him feel a sense of danger; in such a situation, not fleeing would indeed be odd, as this was a matter of his own life and safety

It was not until Lin Feng found it difficult to breathe that he finally surfaced, yet he could not shake off a sense of danger that inexplicably arose within him. Instinctively, he tilted his head to the side, just as a bizarre black insect, no larger than a fingernail, rushed past him, startling him. After glancing around and realizing there were no more of those insects, he took a deep breath of cool air, suppressing the violent tremors in his body, and continued to submerge into the water

Boss, please help fix the computer, remember to be quick, I am in a hurry

Come on, I don't have that much spare money. Besides, my job isn't playing games. You should really help me fix it properly!

What a big bug

As Lin Feng was still nearly halfway through his journey, a sudden and tremendous roar erupted ahead, causing the nearby ground to tremble slightly, with dust swirling and obstructing the path of the crowd.

Just as Lin Feng was fleeing, the strange swarm of flying insects that had appeared in the sky finally descended, and their target was clearly the panicked humans on the ground

The pain in their ears gradually subsided, yet no one paid attention. Their bodies and minds were permeated with fear as they retreated step by step in response to the slow advance of the giant insect, ultimately fleeing back in a frenzy. People were constantly knocked to the ground by those behind them who had lost their sanity, only to be trampled by the throngs that followed. In that moment, everyone cast aside their usual masks of hypocrisy, driven solely by the desire to gain even a sliver of hope for survival

As the dust settled, what appeared before the people was a giant insect, the size of a small mountain. Its enormous body had unknowingly crushed countless innocent humans, leaving its massive abdomen stained with bright red blood and severed limbs. Various internal organs were scattered across the ground, rendering the surroundings akin to a hellish scene

The shop owner was a slender middle-aged man, wearing a pair of rimless glasses, with an unmistakable lewd demeanor. Upon seeing Lin Feng come in again with his old computer for repairs, his eyes immediately darted around, and he enthusiastically pointed to the second-hand computers on the shelf beside him, offering his 'suggestions.' For him, repairing computers could never compare to the profits from selling them.

Suddenly, the warm sunlight vanished abruptly, bringing Lin Feng back to his senses from his daze, as if he had witnessed something incredible. His eyes widened in astonishment, fixed intently on the vast sky.

Boom! Boom!

This giant insect is entirely grayish-black, resembling an enormous beetle. Dark, malevolent patterns cover its entire body, shimmering with an inexplicable black light, making its massive form appear particularly eerie. Its mouth is constantly undulating, faintly revealing sharp mandibles.

Ah, a monster

The giant insect emitted a sharp, piercing scream that caused the eardrums of the nearby crowd to throb painfully. Many covered their ears with their hands, while some who were closer even bled from their seven orifices, presenting a tragic sight that filled everyone with a sense of panic.

The sound of the ground shaking grew louder, symbolizing that the giant worm was getting closer to Lin Feng. Lin Feng's mood also became increasingly tense; however, the more anxious he felt, the calmer he became. The movements of his hands appeared to be even quicker. Finally, as the giant worm raised its forelimbs to grasp the crawling creature before it, Lin Feng leaped into the exceptionally cold river water. His figure was instantly submerged by the water, along with the air and the scent of the surroundings disappearing simultaneously.

Once again, it is this antique machine. Xiaolin, please do not think I am being overly talkative; the configuration of this machine is truly inadequate. It is not only unsuitable for gaming, but even watching videos is quite challenging. It would be best to replace it! Given our many years of friendship, you can choose any computer here, and I will offer it to you at the absolute lowest price, a price that incurs a loss.

Run away!

Some of these insects are as large as mountains, but many are only the size of a fingernail. Although they come in various forms, they all belong to the insect category without exception, albeit with rather peculiar appearances

As winter approaches, even in the warm cities of the south, one can still feel the chill, let alone someone like Lin Feng, who rarely ventures outside.

The pitch-black and strange magical runes are branded on the bodies of various flying insects, forming an array of bizarre patterns, exuding an aura of malevolent invasion in the depths of darkness

When the people who had just regained their motivation noticed that a multitude of black dots was getting closer to the ground, the sharp-eyed among them finally discerned the true nature of the black dots: they were a swarm of strange flying insects.

It is not that he lacks dreams, but rather that reality is too harsh, forcefully casting him from paradise into hell. He has fought desperately, resisted, and strived, yet in the end, all he faced was failure after failure. It is not that he did not perform well; the truth is that this world is too pragmatic. Achieving success requires not only personal effort but also the backing of one's family and connections.

Lin Feng placed the main unit beside the shop owner, enumerating all the machine's faults. Then, without paying any attention to the shop owner, he took a nearby armchair and sat down in a position facing the sunlight.

Rumbling!

In the sky visible to Lin Feng, where is the trace of the sun? The originally clear sky is now turbulent, with fierce winds sweeping through dark clouds that swirl in a tornado-like manner. The further one moves from the center, the darker it becomes. The issues are not limited to just one; within Lin Feng's line of sight, there are a total of three, and this is merely a part of the sky over Wencheng.

Persist, hold on! Underwater, the body that kept moving became increasingly stiff, and even the head felt somewhat frozen. However, the will to survive still compelled Lin Feng to swim rapidly forward.

At that moment, a deep and resonant sound of a horn seemed to echo in his mind, awakening Lin Feng, who was in a state of uncertainty. As if recalling something, his body trembled violently, engulfed by an inexplicable fear that enveloped his entire being. He wanted to rise from the chair but felt utterly powerless, as if a tremendous pressure was bearing down on him. He sat there in a daze, cold sweat beginning to dampen his back.

Before he could detach himself from this relaxed atmosphere, a sudden change occurred in the rift in the sky. Endless black dots continuously surged out from those rifts, flapping their thin wings as they rushed towards the warm city below

As the sound of the horn echoed, the speed of rotation in the sky increased rapidly. Eventually, the sky in the field of vision seemed to be torn apart, revealing three increasingly massive black dots. These black dots grew larger with time, and ultimately, three enormous fissures appeared in the sky, dark and profound. At that moment, a cascade of colorful light rained down from each of the fissures, sweeping across the entire Earth

As for why they run home, it is merely the instinct of most living beings; even in the face of danger, home can provide a sufficient sense of security

What made him feel even more strange was that an inexplicable chill was forcefully penetrating his body from the river water surrounding him. In such adverse circumstances, his body quickly became numb, yet Lin Feng still gritted his teeth and struggled to open his eyes in the water, feeling the strong current of the river flowing downstream, where his home was not far away.

Lin Feng is indeed very lazy. Ever since his parents passed away in a car accident two years ago, he has been living off the meager rent from the house left by his parents. Since he usually stays at home, his expenses are not high, and he lives quite freely and comfortably

With each breath, Lin Feng suddenly felt that the air he inhaled had become exceptionally fresh, as if the overall air quality of the city had significantly improved, something that was fundamentally absent in the urban area. Moreover, with each breath, he sensed his body gradually regaining its health, feeling light all over, as if he had returned to his mother's embrace

This is the fifth time I have heard this horn sound, what disaster will occur this time! The first time the horn sounded, Egypt experienced a snow disaster, completely submerging the Sphinx; the second time it sounded, an unprecedentedly powerful hurricane struck New Orleans again, destroying the entire local area; the third time it sounded, a massive tsunami occurred near Hawaii, completely submerging the entire archipelago; the fourth time it sounded, Mount Fuji erupted, submerging half of the island nation. Each time has been more severe than the last, what disaster will happen this time? Each time has been more severe than the last, what disaster will happen this time? Please, let it not happen here!

Lin Feng said that it was a lie to claim he was not afraid, but he also knew that following the crowd at this moment would be even more dangerous, so he struggled to break free from the throng. Looking at the small river in front of him, which emitted a faint odor, he couldn't help but feel a surge of determination.

The shop owner nodded helplessly; he was also thinking of greater profits. However, he no longer promoted the products, as he had known Lin Feng for quite some time and was aware of certain aspects of his character, realizing that no matter how much he talked, it would be in vain.

Lin Feng entered a computer store on the street, holding the main unit with both hands. Whenever there is an issue with the computer at home, he usually comes to this store for repairs, and the reason is simple—it's close to home

People finally panicked, especially in the context of some shouting about the end of the world, as they crowded and rushed to escape in all directions. The harsh sounds of brakes, collisions, and screams filled the air; under such circumstances, who would pay attention to traffic rules? People fled in a state of panic, leaving no trace of order.

Lin Feng felt that his situation was extremely dire. Although he could swim, the current weather was exceptionally cold, and the river water was likely to freeze. Most importantly, he had not warmed up yet, and his legs were starting to cramp.

Thus, Lin Feng leaned back in his chair, his eyes half-closed as he gazed at the clear sky outside, lost in thought.

The scene unfolding on the roads surrounding the small river was fundamentally a catastrophic massacre. What filled Lin Feng, who was exposed above the water, with despair was the bizarre sight of those tiny black insects, no larger than a fingernail, forcibly burrowing into the orifices of humans. It was unclear what they had done, but many of those desperately trying to escape were writhing on the ground in excruciating pain, their faces contorted in agony as if they were enduring immense suffering. The bizarre sight of those tiny black insects, no larger than a fingernail, forcibly burrowing into the orifices of humans was incomprehensible, yet it caused many of those desperately trying to flee to writhe on the ground in unbearable pain, their faces twisted in a grotesque manner, as if they were suffering greatly.

While watching the giant insect ruthlessly slaughtering its way into the crowd behind, I began to remove the heavy clothing and shoes from my body

Boss, I am leaving now

Lin Feng's mind was filled with the disasters that followed the sound of the horn on four previous occasions. The shocking scenes, the desolation of corpses strewn across the ground, filled him with extreme fear. The sound of the horn brought only terror and death. A thought of escape involuntarily arose in his mind, yet his body remained unable to move, leaving him to stare blankly at the sky.

As the giant insect advanced, its two massive forelimbs suddenly swung out, catching two unsuspecting men in a flash. The two men struggled desperately, but they were no match for such overwhelming strength. Before they could continue their futile resistance, the giant insect tossed them into its repulsive maw, churning them around for a moment, and a stream of bright red blood slowly dripped from the corner of its mouth