Invincible through Touching Corpses

Hearing Elder Wei’s words, the expressions on both Lin Xinghai and Fang Tianhe’s faces changed in an instant.

They never would have imagined that the Seed Plan had such a hidden meaning.

If this was true, then the dangers of this apocalypse were far more terrifying than they had ever imagined.

"Is it because of those ’forbidden zones’?" Lin Xinghai couldn’t help but ask.

"Yes!" Elder Wei paused, then spoke after a moment of contemplation. "I believe it won’t be long before you two are promoted to the Blood Qi Realm. There are some things I can tell you now."

"When the great catastrophe first erupted, every country was caught completely off guard. The general populace could only survive by taking refuge in underground Shelters."

"Small and medium-sized Shelters were powerless to conduct any exploration in the face of such a disaster. However, the large-scale bases, especially those established around military districts, did possess the strength to explore."

"And that’s when we discovered those ’forbidden zones.’ Of course, the official name for these zones is Abyssal Passages."

"It is precisely because these Abyssal Passages opened that the celestial phenomena changed so drastically. And those Blood Demons that suddenly burst forth from the ground actually came from within the Abyssal Passages."

"Of course, it wasn’t just the Blood Demons. The Mutated Zombies also came from the Abyssal Passages."

Lin Xinghai and Fang Tianhe glanced at each other, their expressions changing once again. They had never imagined there was such a secret behind the outbreak of the apocalypse.

This was far more serious than a natural disaster. The unknown is always the most dangerous. The fact that the Abyssal Passages led the country to create such a plan was a clear indicator of just how perilous they were.

Furthermore, thinking a layer deeper, why would Blood Demons and those terrifying Mutated Zombies come out from there?

Since it’s an Abyssal Passage, where does it lead?

One question after another surfaced in the minds of Lin Xinghai and Fang Tianhe, making their scalps tingle.

"These Abyssal Passages... can’t they be closed?" Fang Tianhe asked, snapping back to his senses.

Elder Wei didn’t answer. After asking the question, Fang Tianhe realized it was a pointless one.

If there really was a way to close them, the problem would have been solved by now.

"The Abyssal Passages are quite peculiar. They aren’t physical passages but are formed by a strange distortion of the void. If our technology could advance to the point of achieving spatial jumps, perhaps there would be a way."

"But technological development isn’t something that can be accomplished overnight. Research into Space technology is underway, but according to the Academy of Sciences’ projections, it will take at least a hundred years to see any results."

"But right now, the one thing we lack most is Time." Elder Wei sighed softly, and as he spoke on the topic, the wrinkles on his face seemed to deepen.

"Lack Time? What’s the situation on the front lines? Is it already that precarious?" Lin Xinghai seized on the critical point and asked.

"Ten years ago, when the Abyssal Passages first appeared, there were only ten in the entire world. Only one of them was within Hua Country’s borders."

"At first, we thought that was the extent of the danger. We believed that as long as we pooled humanity’s strength, we could overcome it. But a year later, the eleventh Abyssal Passage appeared on Earth."

"However, that was only the beginning. The number of Abyssal Passages has increased every year since, and the frequency of their appearance is accelerating."

"Last year, a total of 23 Abyssal Passages, large and small, appeared across the globe. The number within Hua Country’s borders has already increased to ten."

"The rate at which the Abyssal Passages are opening is still accelerating. According to the Academy of Sciences’ projections, we can hold out for five years at most. After that, due to insufficient manpower, we will be unable to deal with any new Abyssal Passages that open."

"And five years is the best-case scenario, because the probability of other countries collapsing is very high. If even one location in the world fails to hold its ground, it will trigger a chain reaction. So, at best five years, at worst three, we will no longer have the strength to seal off the Abyssal Passages," Elder Wei said.

Only then did Lin Xinghai and Fang Tianhe truly understand just how critical the situation had become.

And to think they previously believed the great catastrophe was over. They thought that as long as they eliminated the Zombies in the cities and rebuilt their homes, humanity would sooner or later return to its former prosperity.

"Is there really no other way?" Lin Xinghai asked, his expression grave.

At that moment, he had already made up his mind. ’I have to join this Seed Plan.’

’At the very least, no matter what happens, it’s a fallback for me.’

"Isn’t the Seed Plan a way?" Elder Wei said, a faint smile appearing on his face.

"Huh...? What do you mean?" Lin Xinghai was a little confused.

"The Seed Plan is both a retreat and a hope. After all, it gathers the most supreme geniuses. Who knows, perhaps one of them will emerge as an unparalleled expert capable of turning the tide," Elder Wei said.

"How is that possible?" This time, it was Fang Tianhe who spoke. While he admitted that those top experts were terrifying, they were still just flesh and blood.

"In the past, it would have been impossible, of course. But things are different now." At this point, Elder Wei posed a question in return. "Have you ever wondered why there was a great catastrophe when the Abyssal Passages first opened, but now, even though there are more and more Passages, the disasters have subsided?"

Lin Xinghai and Fang Tianhe looked at each other, speechless. They had indeed overlooked that question.

"Because Earth’s environment has been continuously changing under the influence of the Abyssal Passages. This change is what led to the terrible natural disasters. Now, this transformation is nearing its end, so the disasters have naturally lessened."

Hearing this, Lin Xinghai suddenly recalled that the sky outside the Shelter was always a hazy gray, and not a single blade of grass grew on the ground.

’I used to think this was all caused by the great catastrophe, but now it seems it’s because of the Abyssal Passages!’

"This change is very peculiar; it even directly affects our Cultivation."

"Twenty years ago, when the Genetic Medicine Liquid was first refined, I was among the first batch of people to take it. Although my Genetic Assessment wasn’t great, it was at least B Level. But it still took me a full five years to break through to the Blood Qi Realm."

"Now, forget about a Genetic Assessment B Level. Even someone with a C Level, as long as they have enough Genetic Medicine Liquid, can break through to the Blood Qi Realm in a year at most."

"In other words, as Earth’s environment changes, our Cultivation speed is getting faster and faster. And besides cultivating faster, the bottlenecks in Cultivation are also becoming easier to break. Our experts are constantly breaking through their own limits and advancing to higher Realms."

"So, anything is possible, especially for certain young people with outstanding potential." As he said this, Elder Wei looked at Lin Xinghai, his eyes filled with expectation and hope.