Chapter 8, Gods and Demons in the Mist

Seeing the last of the ants stir and become chaotic, the queen ant fell into silence

The ant trembled and convulsed as if it were being electrocuted.

The consciousness of the prehistoric ancient beings has perished, leaving behind their shells

God

"Ultimately, it is a hope." Fu Qingjun suddenly stood up beside the table and said softly

It seems that death is inevitable

Death is the primal fear at the root of all intelligent life

At this moment, the ants are becoming increasingly exhausted

If one lacks the wisdom to think, then death will not be painful

The entire pear blossom square table near the windowsill has been thoroughly explored by them, even down to the four table legs.

Thus, they became trapped on the table

They recalled that phrase

In a certain sense, this is one of the most cruel things in the world

Fu Qingjun lowered his head to pick up the pen, opened "Desk Biology Experiment Circle No. 01," and said, "Now, the entire situation has become clear. The ants that had become completely unconscious after I woke up did so because their souls had already dissipated... And now, these ants are repeating the same mistake."

It seems quite interesting he said with a smile, resting his chin on one hand while holding a notebook in the other, watching with great interest how things would unfold on the table

He appeared under the sunlight, with brilliance transforming behind Him

Fu Qingjun frowned as she looked at the fiercely battling ants on the table, "So, it is indeed a one-time event? Even if they can be replenished, they will transform into an entirely new soul due to the washing away of their current consciousness, and thus, they would already be dead"

At the same time, they clearly sensed that death was approaching. As time flowed by, their consciousness began to blur, and their bodies started to feel heavy, as if they had reached the end of their lives

They fiercely realized something

"By killing you, we will surely survive"

Gradually, panic spread at an alarming speed. It was unclear who acted first, but the ant colony completely lost its cohesion. In a state of anxiety, one ant swiftly attacked a neighboring ant

Our world is round, and the earth is square

At this moment, this most primitive little ant colony, randomly taken from an old residential building and placed on the desk, has found a purpose from its confusion, and the entire colony has gained the motivation to move forward: to survive

Their souls have begun to wither

Yet they possess an extraordinary intelligence, yet like moths drawn to a flame, their existence is fleeting. They have not experienced the beauty of the human world, nor have they used their wise minds to perceive the joys of the future, and in the blink of an eye, they move towards extinction

Fu Qingjun attempted to supplement its soul

Fu Qingjun also fell into a moment of silence. During the fierce battle, he suddenly and stealthily sent a strand of hair flying, skillfully piercing the body of a marginal ant.

However, they transformed their panic into motivation, and in an instant, a remarkable sense of organizational discipline began to emerge. They started to explore the entire earth frantically, probing all external objects in the world, seeking the possibility of survival

Very soon, this ant retreated

Soon, after further exploration, they once again fell into a state of idleness, engulfed in extreme panic

And we live again upon their shells

Four pillars? Our world is supported by four pillars

Fu Qingjun had considered it before

Soon, only one third of the remaining ants were left

The civilization of ants

As time passes second by second, the ants quickly explore the entire world, leaving no place overlooked

Hair can expel the brain, and naturally, it can also absorb it. Those who directly choose to attempt jumping off a cliff, as well as those who leap off a table, are treated in the same manner

It continued to report, gently kissing the antennae of the queen ant, "Upon the sunflower stands a crown, a throne is set, ancient steles are hidden, inscribed with records of prehistoric beings, who beheld the ancient deity Amiru in the sky"

Death

If there are no joys and sorrows that possess a soul, then death would not be feared

But can ants learn the martial arts of humans, the ways in which humans enhance their physical strength?

Another ant responsible for exploring below stepped forward, "Our world is flat, divided into two layers, supported by four pillars that uphold the heavens"

I do not know how to enhance the brain, but the brain is a part of the body, and there seems to be a certain possibility of enhancing physical strength before my eyes

Soon, they began to explore the mysteries of their own bodies, discovering that a portion of the ant's physique was robust, bearing various scars from battles, with a strong build and immense strength

The sky suddenly darkened, the sun was obscured, the heavens were drawn with curtains, and the Lord appeared in the divine light, descending upon the earth.

The queen ant paused for a moment, lifted the throne, and inscribed her observations in the blank space above, detailing the structure of the entire world. This was a trace of her past presence in this world, as well as an enhancement of the prehistoric script

And we, where do we come from in life, and where do we go in death

That sound is distant and ancient, as if it penetrates the depths of every ant's soul, evoking an unimaginable sense of gentle intimacy that resonates within the depths of the soul

Fu Qingjun remained inactive, only able to continue observing

Fu Qingjun suddenly realized this point, "There is gain and there is loss! Born sacred, yet it can only be a temporarily fleeting great life; they do not possess enough intellect to accommodate such a vast higher soul consciousness... they can only wait to dissipate, wait for death"

This moment ultimately transforms into eternity, as future generations turn the pages of history to reveal its initial scene, that of the once-thriving Sunflower Myth and the Golden Tower Dynasty. The sacred tombstone of the "Sunflower Dynasty" on Mount Olimiro records:

He gently pulled the curtain, and the table was shrouded in shadow, causing the world to suddenly darken.

Chaos and slaughter have been completely unleashed

The ants began to engage in chaotic battles throughout the entire mud castle, as well as on the stairs and in the houses below, fighting each other in a disordered scene

All the ants looked up in utter astonishment

The light of heaven and earth seems to be overshadowed by a colossal shadow

Countless ants became agitated on the table, as if they had witnessed the most brilliant and magnificent miracle in the world

A robust ant began to move, taking a step forward, using its agile antennae to touch the queen ant, reminiscent of a Western noble performing a hand-kissing gesture, exchanging pheromones. "In the southeast, there is an enormous mountain hanging upside down, piercing the earth, with a vast and flat summit. In the center stands the Sun God Tree, blooming at its top, resembling the golden sun in the sky."

They reported to the queen ant sitting on the sunflower, communicating information in an extremely simple and crude primitive language

Those ants from last night are remarkably intelligent, aren't they? They actually understand how to secretly store records, completely documenting everything... I didn't even notice.

The entire soul of the ant, however, was shattered prematurely

Like a smooth, rounded soul water balloon, it shatters instantly upon the intrusion of external objects

They howl, lament, run across the earth, cry out loudly, and suffer immensely

Are you searching for me

Can one completely resolve the issues of the soul by improving the body through martial arts training

Soon, at a clearly visible speed, the movements of some ants began to gradually slow down

Soon, large groups of ants perished

Madness ... ... Madness ... ...

The sun is disappearing

They touch each other's tentacles, communicating rapidly. We have inherited their bodies, and we too will soon perish, with new life inheriting us

Unable to supplement in order to maintain their wisdom

Follow the will of the Lord, war, war, war

They will, like the ancient beings of the past, briefly possess wisdom before falling down again

A towering figure piercing through the clouds, seemingly a mysterious and colossal entity from billions of miles away, stands in the distant unknown void, with what appears to be the sun hanging in the sky behind Him, enveloped in endless gentle holy light

Pfft

Are you looking for me

The queen ant suddenly struggled to rise from her throne, gazing with immense excitement at the earth-shattering transformation. The sky, like ink wash, slowly became coated with a layer of canvas, dark and devoid of light

Spare no effort

The queen ant fell silent for a moment

Fu Qingjun repeated once more, drawing the curtains. His hair was straining to curl around a golden light bulb, perched atop his head, radiating a golden glow, overlooking the entire tabletop before him

Enhance the brain

However, Fu Qingjun did not give them the opportunity to leave the ground. She directly extended four strands of hair and wrapped them around the legs of the table. As long as the ants approached, their brains were completely drained of their souls by the conduits formed by Fu Qingjun's hair.

You are crazy

The table is positioned by the window, adorned with a flower pot, and at this moment, during the day, one can naturally see the sun outside the window

It is dark.

Only the queen ant and a batch of newly born ants remain, while more are the hard-shelled ants that inherited the bodies of their predecessors. As ants that have lived through two generations, their robust bodies have a higher survival rate

At this moment, Fu Qingjun looked at the panicked ants and was suddenly a bit surprised

Fu Qingjun sat at the table and also noticed this

The remaining ants are all severely injured, with very few left.

Fu Qingjun watched in astonishment as the upheaval in the ant society unfolded, realizing that the second war for supremacy was initiated by them themselves... They actually believed this was a ritual to summon their master, ensuring that the master would not abandon them

On the desktop, the ants continued to move swiftly, and gradually, a sense of anxiety and fear began to fill their hearts

A grand and vast sound suddenly resonated throughout the heavens and the earth

Our awareness is fleeting, yet our bodies endure

Indeed, beneath the four pillars lies an unknown and mysterious realm, and once approached, it is as if an endless and vast gravitational force is drawing in our will

Why have we come to this world

And the ancient inscriptions hidden behind the throne, that eerie destruction, are enough to make them uneasy

Ignorance? Tragic? Blind? At that moment, Fu Qingjun was at a loss for words to describe it; perhaps this was the last glimmer of hope for a life at the end of its road.

Bang

This matter, I am also unable to resolve... No, perhaps there is a way to solve it. Fu Qingjun looked at the two martial arts manuals, "If the body is not strong enough, and the brain cannot store consciousness..."

is about to arrive

The battle was fierce and brutal

And in the next moment, a new bright sun seemed to suddenly appear

Boom

A sinister and chilling feeling lingered among the ants