Chapter 96: The Ever-Changing Seas and Lands
Luo Wen had grossly underestimated the duration of his slumber.
Though it wasn’t unusual for a transcendent being from another world like him to possess peculiar talents, the shift in environment had caused his abilities to mutate beyond his control.
After Luo Wen’s disappearance, the insect swarm navy wreaked havoc along the coastlines for some time. However, without the ability to reproduce, they gradually faded into history. Arthropods and crustaceans once again claimed dominance in these areas.
Meanwhile, deep-sea fish began to venture into the shallows and even attempted to invade the land. Yet, they were no match for the armored, sharp-clawed crustaceans and arthropods that roamed the shores. Despite their agility, these fish remained at the bottom of the food chain.
On land, the ecosystem suffered catastrophic damage from the swarm’s devastating rampage, leaving behind no eggs or larvae. The disappearance of insects disrupted the ecological balance, giving plants an unprecedented opportunity to flourish.
Vegetation grew increasingly dense, absorbing vast amounts of carbon dioxide. As the carbon settled with the decay of plants, atmospheric carbon levels plummeted, leading to a drop in surface temperatures.
The plants withered, life dwindled, and the planet became shrouded in frost.
Luo Wen, who was supposed to awaken during this period, had consumed a frozen insect on a whim. This insect carried a hyper-hibernation gene that was triggered by Luo Wen’s condition and the surrounding environment…
Thus, Luo Wen fell into an even deeper slumber, one that was far more profound.