Worlds’ Apocalypse Online

1776 The search for the ultimate civilization

"You… are unable to leave this primitive era and return to your era?" Gu Qing Shan cautiously asked.

The old ape man said: "There is no way, in truth, this is already my best possible outcome------ tell me a bit about the situation outside"

Gu Qing Shan thought for a brief moment, then decided to only mention one matter: "There are some tomb keepers who decided to betray their duties…"

He then explained what happened with the Samsara War Shaman and Samsara War General.

"Ahaha… what a bunch of morons" the old ape man chuckled.

"Why do you say that?" Gu Qing Shan asked.

The old ape man explained: "Their duty was to suffer the ravages of the Apocalypse in place of the Human realm, when the Samsara would complete its evolution in the future, they would have been able to enjoy untold glory in the Human realm, but they've instead decided to betray the Samsara and abandon their duty-------"

"Their terrible outcomes have already been decided since long ago"

Gu Qing Shan appeared confused.

------the suffer the ravages of the Apocalypse------ in place of the Human realm?

Why does that sound a bit strange?

"The Human realm has already been stabilized, so I don't understand why you said that those individuals were to suffer in place of the Human realm" Gu Qing Shan asked.

The old ape man said: "Do you know about the concept of a 'backup'?"

"I do" Gu Qing Shan replied.

"Metal-Wood-Water-Fire-Earth, Wind-Lightning-Light-Dark-Sound, as well as the stabilized Human realm that you've just mentioned, are all nothing but a backup, a kind of insurance, a means to ensure that no matter what happens, everything would still be able to return to their starting points"

"I still don't understand" Gu Qing Shan said.

The old ape man slightly tilted his body forward and looked straight at him: "The Samsara is the greatest weapon of the Living Beings Sequence, do you understand this much?"

"I understand"

"And you should have seen the Human realm as well------ you don't actually think that place is the true Human realm, do you?"

"You mean…"

"That is merely a backup location, one that just happened to act as the venue for the preliminary disqualification, which would eliminate Chosen Saints who are inadequate"

"A backup… then where is the real Human realm?" Gu Qing Shan asked.

The old ape man just looked straight at him without answering.

Gu Qing Shan had a sudden epiphany.

That's right.

This place is the 'Human realm Initial Grave'.

Could it be…

Seeing his expression, the old ape man continued: "It seems you've understood. The Human realm is a part of the Samsara, a sharp blade of the greatest weapon, and what begins here is the Human realm Initial Grave"

Gu Qing Shan's expression was filled with shock as he asked: "And what do I need to do?"

The old ape man told him: "You must enter the true Human realm, step by step, search for the grave where it is hibernating, and then------"

"Completely awaken it"

Gu Qing Shan remained silent for a long while before sighing: "So that was how it was"

The old ape man took out a cane and handed it to Gu Qing Shan.

"Take it and stoke the fire, the Samsara will grant you an identity to enter the Initial Grave"

Gu Qing Shan accepted the cane and tried shifting the firewood around.

Clack!

An uneven piece of rock fell out from the fire pit.

There were faint marks carved on the surface of the rock, which could barely be discerned as the character for 'three'.

"It seems the Samsara has granted you a new identity" the old ape man commented.

Gu Qing Shan asked: "What does this 'three' mean-------"

"You are the third person to enter this place, tch tch, quite fast if I say so myself" the old ape man praised him.

"Now that I have this rock, what should I do next?" Gu Qing Shan asked.

"Take that rock and head out starting from the Human realm Initial Grave, head in search for a more glorious civilization until you find the Human realm Ultimate Grave" the old ape man said.

"How exactly should I do that? Are there any specific requirements?" Gu Qing Shan asked.

The old ape man continued: "Starting from the Initial Grave, you must drive the civilization forward, and with every step that civilization takes forward, you will head one step closer to the Ultimate Grave"

"The ultimate civilization is also the Human realm Ultimate Grave"

"----Arrive there, and awaken it"

Gu Qing Shan thought briefly before asking: "Do all Chosen Saints have to participate in progressing the civilization?"

"------Only Chosen Saints who managed to reach the Initial Grave are qualified to participate in this progression-------- of course, the later one arrives here, the later they will begin their journey, and the more difficult it will be" the old ape man answered.

Gu Qing Shan nodded: "Thank you"

He held the uneven rock in his hand.

Immediately, lines of bloody red text appeared in the void of space:

[You've entered the Human realm Initial Grave]

[You've obtained a staring identity: ancient ape man]

[From this point onwards, you and all the other Chosen Saints will dictate the progression of civilization]

[Once civilization has reached its ultimate progression, you will be able to awaken the true Human realm!]

[Attention: The Samsara will bestow Merit corresponding to your contributions]

[With Merit, your strength will be unsealed in stages]

[Begin!]

All the bloody red text quickly disappeared.

Gu Qing Shan noticed that thick black hair was growing all over his arms.