Oh My God! Earthlings are Insane!

Realization dawned on Long Feijun and the other disciples of Battle God Palace.

Although this was only Lu Siya's guess, it explained many things.

While no one was paying attention, Lu Siya gave Meng Chao a meaningful look.

It was not her guess.

It was Meng Chao's.

Naturally, Meng Chao could make such a guess because of his personal experience.

Over the past few years, he had been trying his best to stop the apocalypse at all costs.

As a result, while old problems were resolved, a series of new problems that were even more difficult to solve popped up.

Until now, he was still unsure whether his sudden appearance had stopped, delayed, or accelerated the arrival of the apocalypse.

Perhaps Battle God Lei Zongchao was also a "doomsday returnee" just like him, "Jackal" Kanus, and Su Mulian.

The Battle God's realm was even higher than his, "Jackal" Kanus', and Su Mulian's.

They were obsessed with the appearance of the apocalypse, and they thought that as long as they solved the direct cause, they could prevent the world from ending.

In contrast, the Battle God had already seen through the underlying cause of the apocalypse, and he was trying to solve the problem from the root.

"If that's the case," Shen Yupeng said with a serious expression, "why did the Battle God suddenly go deep underground to find the answer that he's been holding back for decades? He's been a 'silent influence' all this time."

"There are two reasons."

Lu Siya stretched out two slender fingers and slowly revealed the conclusion that she and Meng Chao had come up with. "Firstly, the Battle God realized that he didn't have much time left, but he still had a lot of work to do.

"Dragon City has undergone a rapid change. It's not the same as it was a few decades ago, but it still has a long way to go before it reaches a critical point of qualitative change. He doesn't have time to continue waiting.

"Secondly, Meng Chao's return triggered a series of chain reactions. It made the Battle God realize that the hidden conflicts within Dragon City's civilization are far more intense than he had imagined. Things are so intense that they have to be resolved.

"We have a case of a malignant tumor.

"If a malignant tumor grows slowly in an inconsequential location and doesn't affect the body's functions a lot, traditional treatment could indeed be adopted to prolong the patient's life. Any issue could be solved with time and development.

"However, if the malignant tumor is stuck in the brain, spine, central nerve, and other vital parts, and its growth rate is so fast that it compresses the brain and blocks the nerves, it could lead to the fracture of the spine. As a result, the patient will experience paralysis, cerebral hemorrhage, loss of vision, or even all senses at any time. In that case, no matter how high the risk of the operation is, how serious the postoperative complications are, and how high the operation cost is, the surgeon shouldn't hesitate to operate on the patient immediately.

"Wait, there might be a third reason.

"It's also possible that the Battle God hasn't thought about this too deeply, or rather, he's thought about it far, far more than I could imagine.

"Either way, the result's the same: It'll be random and unpredictable.

"So, the Battle God tossed a coin to make the decision.

"It's the coin he left for Meng Chao."

To decide a civilization's future by tossing a coin sounded absurd.

However, with the previous foreshadowing, everyone could not tell what was the truth. Did they have a greater chance of saving the civilization after considering their decision carefully or making a random decision based on a coin flip?

"I understand."

Shen Yupeng let out a long breath. " I have to admit that I'm somewhat convinced by your absurd and unproven conjecture.

"I'll report this situation to the higher-ups immediately and ask for more support. We'll send out a rescue team as soon as possible and go deep into the ancient ruins to find the Battle God and the 'answer' that you seek!

"I would suggest against that," Lu Siya said calmly.

"At least, for now."

"What do you mean?"

Shen Yupeng asked, "Why?

"There are too many factions, interest groups, and forces with irreconcilable conflicts in Dragon City. The secrets hidden in the depths of the ancient ruins have strategic value. They're too important and too precious."

Lu Siya added, "Once you report this information, all those forces will take prompt action. All the experts will want to get involved. Many opposing interest groups would want the answer earlier than their strategic competitors. They would rather not find the answer themselves than let their strategic competitors find it.

"Of course, many won't really believe that the end of the world will come. They only want to use this answer to realize their ambitions.

"The situation in Dragon City right now is unprecedentedly chaotic. We can't even be sure that all the members of the Blood Alliance have been captured.

"Do you really think that adding to the chaos will make it easier for us to find the Battle God and the answer?"

Shen Yupeng was speechless as he frowned deeply.

"I sense that the Battle God has kept this secret for decades, and it's to a large extent, because of this."

Lu Siya continued. "This secret may not be able to stop the apocalypse, so he doesn't want the major forces in Dragon City to fight over it. If they fight, it will only accelerate the arrival of the apocalypse.

"The problem is, we can't keep it a secret for long."

Shen Yupeng pointed upward. "The Ancient Ruins Research Center and the Supernatural Tower are only separated by a few thin layers of reinforced concrete. I also have to keep in touch with the court in real time. Someone will soon discover that something strange is going on here."

"That's right."

Lu Siya nodded. "However, before that, we can form the first exploration team and try our luck."

"Try our luck?"

Shen Yupeng smiled. "Are you sure that the first exploration team will be more united, more efficient, selfless, and less ambitious than the later exploration teams?"

"I'm not sure," Lu Siya said.

"But at least the first exploration team can set off immediately. Before the chaos outside completely erupts, the possibility of finding the Battle God and the answer is higher.

"Also, the members of the first exploration team all appeared here by chance. None of you knew that the depths of the ancient ruins hid answers that could change the future.

"Even if some of you have your own ideas now, you didn't plan this from the start at least."

Shen Yupeng furrowed his brows.

After a moment of silence, he narrowed his eyes and stared at Lu Siya. "How long do you guys need?"

Lu Siya and Meng Chao exchanged glances.

"Twenty-four hours."

"That's impossible."

"Twelve hours."

"That's impossible. No one can block the news for so long."

"Six hours."

"I'll try my best, but I can't guarantee that my men won't report everything that has happened here to the higher-ups within that time."

"Understood."

"There is one more condition."

"Please, tell us."

"I'll go with you."

The vice-president of the adjudicator court, the leader of Dragon City's secret police, and the most competitive successor of Universe Corporation, stared at Meng Chao, Lu Siya, and Long Feijun. "I'll enter the ancient ruins with you to find the Battle God and the answer that can change the future!"