Chapter 1, The Old Soil

The autumn wind blows, scattering the yellow leaves in disarray, fluttering everywhere

He did not stop, his movements were swift, yet his breathing was steady, saying: "I am waiting for the final result"

Unfortunately, the consequences of the hot war were too severe; the earth was half-destroyed, and the old land has not recovered even after so many years. There was a serious regression in technology, and it took a long time before we could return to the moon

Qin Cheng quietly informed him that connections had been made at home, and he might have to go to Xinyue

New moon, across the deep space, I do not know if we will be able to meet again in the future. Wang Xuan stopped in his tracks, as his friends beside him were all about to embark on their journeys.

All parties are reticent about the matter

This opportunity is rare; those selected will remain in this city to wait, and soon they will head to the new star, where there seems to be some extraordinary discovery.

As a classmate and friend, Qin Cheng believes that whenever there is a spot available, it is inevitable that Wang Xuan will be chosen.

Given the technological advancements of that year, neither stable wormholes nor warp engines, among other advanced technologies, could be realized in a short period of time

The people of the old land still find it incredible to this day

Many people cannot help but question that historical time point, what exactly caused the sudden explosion of cutting-edge technology

After returning to the campus, Qin Cheng was still resentful on behalf of Wang Xuan, urging him to seek out someone to understand the reason why he was abandoned and to demand an explanation.

Someone walked alongside him, speaking out for him: "Why is it that those who remain do not have you? How could this happen? They have actually abandoned you!"

Tears streamed down the faces of the two individuals as they embraced for the last time, and then, only silence remained

He turned pale, cried out loud, and shouted with all his might: "I really want to stay in this city, I want to wait for the last opportunity, I don't want to go back home like this"

Qin Cheng said in a low voice: "Do you know? Even now, with only a few scattered rumors from over there, it has already stirred the blood of those who received the news in advance. In any case, you must secure a spot!"

A delicate young woman turned away, secretly wiping away the tears from behind her glasses

Under the moonlight, the shadows of the trees swayed gently. Wang Xuan stretched his body on the lawn, practicing the ancient technique of "San Shu," which is highly practical. He stirred up a multitude of yellow leaves on the ground, causing them to dance in the air, filling the sky.

The deep space is boundless, the universe is vast, yet it is cold and silent. Apart from the old earth, people have only found another new star of life.

When technology reaches a certain level, the occurrence of a hot war would be extremely terrifying

However, many years ago, the door to the new star for migration was closed, making it difficult for ordinary people from the old land to gain entry

Qin Cheng was very surprised: "San Shu, you actually managed to achieve some remarkable skills? They will definitely regret giving up on you!"

Under the hazy moonlight, Wang Xuan was performing "Scattering Technique." Suddenly, his movements accelerated, and with a loud bang, his right hand left a clear handprint on a large tree. The tree trembled violently, and a shower of yellow leaves fell like a waterfall.

It was only over a hundred years ago that the new star closed its doors

The afterglow of the setting sun casts a slanting light on the fallen yellow leaves, creating a mottled interplay of light and shadow that evokes a sense of the passage of time

During the early development of the New Star, a large number of survivors from the Old Earth were taken away, resulting in a significant exodus of talent. This is one of the reasons for the severe regression and prolonged recovery of the Old Earth, and this large-scale migration continued for several decades

This city is large, yet somewhat antiquated, retaining traces of a bygone era. Many ancient trees along the roadside are quite thick, some of which are one or two hundred years old

The four years of university, having walked together, have forged a bond that is always difficult to part with

Wang Xuan walked on the way back, contemplating where he would go from here

Relatively speaking, the entire city retains the style of the past, preserved through the passage of time

At that time, a large number of people fled into space

He will travel to the crescent, the moon that orbits the nova, which is the most important base outside the nova.

In other places, some cities left over from the old era have been abandoned, long devoid of human presence, with vast areas of desolation, overgrown with vines and brambles, gradually submerged by vegetation

The prosperous world has been destroyed, becoming exceedingly desolate and bleak

The street is old, and large quantities of leaves have fallen from the sycamore trees on both sides of the road, covering the ground.

Some people suspect that all the answers may lie on the Moon

After the results were announced, many people felt a mix of emotions, as Wang Xuan surprisingly did not make the cut

He wept silently in anguish

All of this is the result of a war from the old era

Perhaps it is indeed somewhat "outdated"; there are many desolate cities in various places, overgrown with mugwort and uninhabited

Therefore, those who escape can only temporarily take the moon as their foothold

The autumn breeze carries a chill, and some classmates are feeling downcast.

Moreover, the earth is left in ruins after the hot war, with extremely harsh environmental conditions. The local population has dwindled significantly, making recovery a daunting task.

A sobbing sound came from the wind, and Wang Xuan and Qin Cheng turned around to see a male classmate who was very emotional

"I will return, and we will definitely meet again." Qin Cheng is an emotional person, reluctant to part with his homeland, especially when he thinks about how difficult it will be to see his friends again, he feels somewhat uneasy in his heart

Having lived and studied here for four years, he has worked very hard, striving, competing, and planning for his future, seeking to find his place, yet ultimately he cannot stay

"Enough about me, how are you? Have you reached a conclusion?" Wang Xuan asked him

He has a tall and slender figure, not at all thin, well-proportioned and strong. In the glow of the evening sunset, there is a faint golden sheen on his body, and his eyes are clear and expressive

More than one hundred years have passed, and the population of the old land has only recovered to around one billion, which is far from comparable to the past; many places are still quite desolate to this day

The train departs, stirring up a large swath of withered yellow leaves amidst the vibrations of the tracks, also evoking the desolation of autumn

In fact, at that time, human technology was not as brilliant as imagined; just before the war, bases were beginning to be established on the Moon.

From this parting, we shall be worlds apart, and I do not know how many years it will take before we can meet again, and for some, there may never be a chance to reunite

In the past, this place was called Earth, the origin of humanity

In this season, some experience disappointment while others find success

On the other side, a couple stopped in their tracks, looking at each other without words, only silently shedding tears

Around, some people are still slowly waving their hands, lingering for a long time without letting go, while others remain silent, feeling quite melancholic

"Call me when you return!" Wang Xuan said as he hugged his shoulder tightly

Four months have passed since graduation. Some have remained in this city, with bright prospects ahead, while others wait anxiously, holding on. Yet, many more depart with a sense of regret, returning to their hometowns

In this special era, after graduation, they will each return to their respective places, and it is possible that they may never meet again in this lifetime

Qin Cheng was also not selected; his family exerted great effort but only managed to provide him with the opportunity to enter deep space

It is under such circumstances that humanity unexpectedly achieves a great migration, discovering and entering a new star of life

Even after graduation, they are allowed to reside on campus until all final selections are confirmed

From now on, they will be separated not by thousands of miles, but by a vast expanse of starry sky, and perhaps they will never meet again in this lifetime

Relative to the new star, some people have gradually begun to refer to this place as the old land

Wang Xuan gazed until the train gradually disappeared, and only then did he withdraw his gaze, having seen off a few classmates.