I became a god by treasure hunting after arriving 500 years early-Chapter 667 - 486 Human is Ally!

Chapter 667 -486 Human is Ally!

The X-level Power Armor glimmered with a silvery-white light under the sunlight.

As for its operation, it was quite simple. Its core, the “Hicks Eternal Core,” could connect to the brain, allowing the armor to move precisely following the pilot’s thoughts. This was undoubtedly a technology of the future.

What man wouldn’t love such a flashy gadget? If it weren’t for concerns about his identity, Lu Yuan would have been itching to pilot this mecha and soar across the skies right then and there!

Old Cat was speechless. This guy could even take a cut from this.

“You bastard, wherever you go, you profit. Deserving of the title ‘Greedy Demon God,’ aren’t you?”

Jin Bote heaved a sigh of relief when he saw Lu Yuan accept the gift, murmuring, “This catastrophe… who knows how many people have died… sigh… I still don’t truly understand what the ‘Demon’ is…”

“You’re familiar with the Four Great Calamities, aren’t you?” asked Lu Yuan.

Jin Bote shook his head, “The records we’ve recovered in the past are vague at best. All I know is the terminology; as for what these calamities can actually do, we remain in the dark…”

In a rare show of goodwill, Lu Yuan patiently provided an overview of the general information about the “Demons and Ghosts.” Considering the value of the extravagant gift, he figured he wouldn’t charge for this information.

“The battle power of the ‘Ghost’ is the most terrifying. The ‘Demon,’ on the other hand, mainly excels in concealment… Its Absolute Ability is to take over others.”

“As for combat power, like you’ve seen—decent, but defeatable if appropriately handled…”

“The ‘Demon Spirit,’ though, depends on its growth stage. In fact, it’s relatively easier to combat and might even coexist harmoniously in some cases—it’s considered one of the lowest-risk categories.”

“The ‘Monster’… sigh, take this vast grassland as an example—it may have been created by a single one of them. If it doesn’t show itself, it’s practically undefeatable…”

Jin Bote was horrified, baring his teeth as his complexion turned ashen. He remained silent.

It was only after experiencing this catastrophe that he fully realized just how smooth sailing the Lanpeng Civilization had had it over the past century.

They called themselves a quasi-interstellar civilization, and yet they subtly looked down on the natives of Pangu Continent, thinking of themselves as the bedrock of progress?!

How utterly naive and laughable!

That they had survived this long was largely thanks to… luck.

Yes, he had come to recognize this truth deep within himself.

And so, second by second, time quietly ticked away. As the effects of the intense Idealist Interference dissipated, the power armor began to regain some basic functionality, with its internal medical systems automatically activating.

About half an hour later, many of the unconscious individuals began to stir faintly from their stupor.

One by one, they awoke, their minds foggy, with no recollection of what had occurred.

“Your Highness…”

“Alright, don’t speak for now. Stay calm and wait for treatment.”

“Humans…”

“Humans are allies… We were attacked by anomalies. Don’t worry,” Jin Bote explained briefly.

All the nobles present looked entirely perplexed.

Yet, regardless of their comprehension, many Lanpeng people, sadly, were unable to wake up. These individuals had fallen victim to the mind control of the “Demon” and seemed to have entered a curious vegetative state, their recovery uncertain for the foreseeable future…

After another ten or so minutes, sizable waves of troops surged in through the entrance. When they saw Jin Bote alive, they were both shocked and elated—this man was their pillar, their anchor. As long as he lived, there was hope.

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However, when their eyes fell on the plethora of corpses sprawled on the ground and the battlefield’s chaotic aftermath, their hearts clenched.

“The Royal Guard, here to rescue Your Highness!” proclaimed the Great General at the lead in a booming voice. “Please forgive us for arriving late!”

“Your Highness, what in the world happened?”

The barrels of the power armors all aimed squarely at the Conch and Lu Yuan.

In the surveillance footage’s final moments, Lu Yuan had thrown out a luminous orb, triggering the ensuing disaster.

Jin Bote hurriedly intervened, “No harm was done; I am fine! Do not trouble our human friends.”

Although Jin Bote was weak, his voice remained resolute in the presence of his subordinates. “This matter goes beyond your capacity for understanding, so all are granted amnesty!”

“Now, I hereby declare: the White Eagle has committed crimes against civilization!”

“He orchestrated this military coup, even attempting to ignite a war between the humans and our Lanpeng civilization!”

“But thanks to our friends’ assistance, this scheme was thwarted, and justice prevailed.”

Jin Bote proved astute, shifting all blame onto the White Eagle. “I declare his political rights revoked for life, and all his assets confiscated…”

“Meanwhile, we must prepare to combat an even greater calamity. Everyone, this is a life-or-death moment; let us work together, unite, and march forward into the future!”

The power of the “Agitator” activated, inexplicably boosting the soldiers’ morale. Indeed, this ability was ideally suited for leadership—it garnered mass support even when spouting nonsense.

…

The Lanpeng Civilization had many internal matters to discuss. This catastrophe had frightened them to their core. Jin Bote was even contemplating asking Lu Yuan to unleash another “Spirit Storm” within their city to check for any other “Demon” infiltrations.

After all, he never wanted to endure such torment again!

But upon further thought, Lu Yuan declined the request.

The reason was simple—the first Spirit Storm had only worked because the “Demon·Controlling Ruins” was caught off guard and unprepared.

Everyone else had passed out, but Lu Yuan remained conscious, exposing its presence.

If there were more “Demons” lying in wait, they could easily play along and feign unconsciousness if forewarned.

Thus, the method could only be effective once.

Besides, the Snake-man Palace above was undergoing mutations. Lu Yuan had to rush back to Green Grass City to prepare for the impending disaster.

“Your Excellency, we must return.”

“This is some foundational knowledge about Pangu Continent gifted by our civilization. Please accept it—it is a personal gesture of goodwill.”

Admittedly, the value of an X-level armor far surpassed this bundle of knowledge, but gifting it still felt appropriate.

After all, extinction could very well befall everyone in the next moment; there was no point in hoarding anything.

Jin Bote hesitated, his growing unease apparent, even entertaining the notion of proposing a “back-to-back city alliance” with humans to face any looming threats together. Yet, he ultimately refrained.

On one hand, such a proposal faced steep resistance internally within Quincy City. Apart from him as the Prince, there were numerous nobles to contend with.

These nobles were ignorant of the situation and would be hard to convince in a short amount of time.

On the other hand, trust between the two sides hadn’t reached the necessary level for such a plan…

Even though Jin Bote personally wanted to hold tight to their human saviors, one must remember that the Lanpeng Civilization was an arrogant “quasi-interstellar civilization.”

This pride permeated all facets of life, from the citizens greeting the morning sun, to the soldiers in training, to the scientists at work… pride, elegance, and dignity were woven into the very fabric of their society.

Suddenly leaning on the humans would spark significant backlash among the populace.

After much deliberation, he sighed deeply and adopted a softer approach: “Mr. Lu Yuan, our Quincy City is stationed at the furthest possible distance from the Snake-man Palace.”

“If your city is interested, you may station yourselves within several hundred kilometers of us. There’s a large flat plain there.”

Lu Yuan paused briefly, then nodded, “Alright, we’ll discuss it further after we return…”

“Since you’re a quasi-interstellar civilization, do you possess hibernation technology? How many people can your hibernation chambers accommodate?”

Jin Bote faltered for a moment, “Of course… We’d have no shortage of hibernation chambers.”

“But not everyone can enter hibernation, as the large devices require active upkeep…”

Lu Yuan kindly advised, “My suggestion is: use hibernation as much as possible. Having too many active individuals increases risk. After all, you have eight million people to worry about.”

“If the ‘Ghost’ truly awakens, there’s a greater chance it’ll prioritize attacking you.”

“You should know this already—a hydrogen bomb, for instance, is practically pointless against anomalies of the ‘Ghost’ class.”

“A ‘Ghost’ can only be imprisoned, never killed.”

That was the extent of his guidance.

Old Cat nodded in agreement, “Indeed, hibernation might help you get through this. Not hibernating guarantees failure. We’ll be preparing for hibernation on our side; whether you listen is up to you.”

Jin Bote shivered slightly, clenching his fists.

The other nobles looked entirely lost.

In the end, Lu Yuan inclined his head slightly and said, “Then let’s seize any chance we have to communicate further. May the world endure and civilizations remain immortal. If we can collaborate, we will; if not, when disaster strikes, everyone must fend for themselves.”

The human spacecraft departed at its highest speed, leaving a group of Lanpeng people staring blankly at the distant horizon.

“Your Highness, what exactly happened? And why did he take away the X-level Power Armor?”

One of the prominent nobles asked, “All the surveillance inside the arena suddenly blacked out. Those humans clearly caused it…”

“Sigh, we’ll talk after we return.” Jin Bote’s expression was bitter. “Prepare the hibernation chambers and ensure citizens go into hibernation in an orderly fashion.”

“Your Highness, are you serious about hibernation?!” The nobles were dumbfounded, fretting as they said, “But what if the humans launch a surprise attack?”

Jin Bote felt a wave of helplessness wash over him; these people’s ignorance was downright frightening…

“What surprise attack?”

Alright, perhaps even he had been this ignorant just yesterday.

Clicking his tongue, he tossed Lu Yuan’s gifted book over to the nobles. “Study and translate this immediately; improve your understanding!”

“Just look at the horizon… Do you dare to gaze directly at that snake-like shadow? That is our greatest threat! The humans are actually our… guides!” Jin Bote stiffly shouted, veins bulging in his neck, “Without the humans, we would’ve been wiped out by now!”

Even though Lu Yuan’s spacecraft had already disappeared into the distance, he didn’t dare utter a single bad word.

He lowered his voice and muttered, “You could say that we may know absolutely nothing about the Idealist World!”

“Hurry up. Aside from the military, everyone else must prepare for hibernation immediately! This is a top-priority order!!”

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