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Chapter 326 The "Visitor" to the Interstellar Network

The teardrop-shaped spaceship, hovering in Earth's orbit like a god, fell silent once again after releasing that message that was enough to overturn the world order.

It's like a detached referee who announces the new rules of the game, then crosses his arms and waits with great interest to see how the trapped beasts in the arena will tear each other apart for that one and only way to survive.

This announcement from the "Interstellar Network" has completely torn away the last fig leaf of human civilization.

If the previous "natural disaster invasion" still gave people a glimmer of hope that "as long as we unite, we can defeat the monsters and rebuild our homes," then...

Now, everyone understands.

This is not a war about "survival" at all.

It was a knockout tournament, a competition about "qualification".

Earth is just a dilapidated, crowded, and sinking "starter village".

And the "Tower of Babel," or the "Phase Beacon," is that one and only Noah's Ark.

There's only one ticket.

Alternatively, obtain it from the "invigilator".

Alternatively, use the souls of 100,000 of the same kind to forge it.

This cruel choice has been placed before every country and every power.

Suddenly, global communication networks became busier than ever before.

Kremlin.

The man known as the "Emperor" looked at the report before him and remained silent for a long time.

"One hundred thousand souls..." A general beside him repeated the number in a dry voice, "This...this is simply a devil's contract."

"When survival becomes the sole objective, even the devil can become an object of trade." The Emperor's voice was devoid of any emotion. "But we, Russia, do not make such trades."

His gaze fell on the map, on the vast, uninhabited area of ​​Siberia.

"We have plenty of monsters. But we don't have any extra souls to sacrifice."

He looked up at his defense minister.

"Li Zhenguo, who connects with China."

"Tell him that Russia is willing to join its 'Zero Zone Joint Operation'."

"We can send our most elite Alpha Special Forces and the Siberian Shamanic Order."

"We don't want command, we don't want spoils. We only want one thing: a promise."

"When they board that 'Ark,' may they reserve a seat for us, the Russian people."

……

EU, Joint Command.

The atmosphere was equally somber.

"We must get that 'key'!" The German Chancellor slammed his fist on the table. "We cannot hand over the fate of Europe to the Americans or the Chinese!"

"But how do we get it?" the French president asked, looking troubled. "The 'examiners' are in North America; that's their territory. We can't reach them from there."

"As for the second option..." He glanced in the direction of the Vatican, gave a wry smile, and said, "His Holiness the Pope will not agree to it."

"Then let's create an opportunity!" A high-ranking MI6 officer from Britain said, a glint of shrewdness in his eyes. "Since we can't go and steal it ourselves, then we'll let those who want to steal it do it."

"I suggest that we immediately and anonymously leak all the intelligence we have regarding those three mysterious energy signals in Zone Zero to the Sky Alliance."

"Furthermore, the intelligence 'hinted' at them that the target, codenamed 'Divine Weapon,' is very likely the 'examiner'!"

"Let those mercenaries, driven by profit, be the first birds to stick their necks out. Let them fight like dogs with the Chinese and Americans."

"All we need to do is make the right choice at the most crucial moment."

……

Beijing, Command Center No. 1.

Li Zhenguo is currently having an emergency call with the Divine Kitchen Hall.

"Mr. He, is all of this really within your expectations?" Li Zhenguo's voice carried a hint of nervousness that even he himself was unaware of.

"I don't know what sir's 'prediction' means." On the other end of the phone, He Yuzhu's voice was as calm as ever. "I only know that what sir wants to do will definitely happen."

"This so-called 'visitor' ship is just a passing 'interstellar merchant.' It was attracted by the energy fluctuations here, and then, according to the general rules of the 'interstellar network,' issued a 'bounty mission.'"

Its appearance itself is a signal.

"It is telling us that Earth has been officially pulled into a more expansive and brutal 'hunting ground'."

"Then... what about the 'proctor' and the 'key'?" Li Zhenguo asked the question that concerned him the most.

"The 'proctor' is Jian Wuchen. This is the 'identity' bestowed upon him by the master. An identity used to maintain the basic order of this 'examination'."

"And the 'key'..." He Yuzhu paused, "'The key' is the 'back door' that the master left for us."

"As long as we can prove to the 'examiner' that we are qualified to control the 'key,' he will hand over the 'key' to us."

"As for that option, sacrificing 100,000 souls..." He Yuzhu's tone finally carried a hint of cold killing intent.

"That was a trap."

"A 'screening mechanism' specifically prepared for those fools who are blinded by desire."

"Any civilization that chooses this path will be immediately labeled as 'evil' and 'chaotic.' Then, it will be directly erased by the 'cleaners' of a higher dimension."

Li Zhenguo felt a chill run down his spine upon hearing this.

This is no longer a war.

This is the ultimate test of choosing the path of civilization.

One wrong step, and you're doomed!

"I understand." Li Zhenguo took a deep breath. "So, what should we do now?"

"wait."

"Waiting again...?"

"Yes, wait." He Yuzhu seemed to chuckle lightly, "Wait for the Americans to help us muddy the waters."

"Wait, those demons and monsters hiding in the shadows, they will all jump out on their own."

"Then, we go and become the fishermen who, last and foremost, haul in the nets."

Shortly after Li Zhenguo ended the call.

He then received an urgent report from the North American theater's "messenger" team.

"Report to Commander-in-Chief! The US has unilaterally torn up the blockade agreement!"

"They've hired the 'Blood Axe' mercenary group from the 'Sky Dome Martial Alliance'! A gigantic interstellar warship has already entered North American airspace! It's heading at full speed towards Zone Zero!"

"Target... unknown! But, they don't seem to have good intentions!"

Li Zhenguo looked at the menacing, axe-like black warship on the screen, but instead of being angry, he felt no rage.

Instead, he laughed.

"The fish... has taken the bait."

He turned around and looked at the generals in the command center, who were standing ready for battle.

"Order all units to enter Level 1 combat readiness status."

"Order, Dongfeng Express Company, to conduct global target calibration."

"Command: 'Dragon Fang' and 'Kunlun', be ready to teleport at any time."

His voice wasn't loud, but it was filled with a chilling, impending storm.

"Tell our soldiers."

"Prepare for a war that will determine the fate of human civilization for the next hundred years."