Still alive

Human adaptability is formidable.

After more than half a month of adaptation, humans exhibited extraordinary abilities, and human society gradually stabilized.

Moreover, this stability was not born out of fear; most humans developed a strong curiosity about the new Earth.

"There's something new in the air, something that current Earth technology can't quite explain."

"This thing is a type of energy, but not everyone can absorb it."

"It's amazing!"

Despite being in awe, humans continued to experience strange occurrences on Earth every day.

For example, vines cascaded from the sky onto snow-capped mountains.

Floating islands appeared in the sky above cities.

Black flowers blossomed in the desert, towering trees emerged in urban areas... and so on and so forth.

Now, when people go out, they feel like they're not on Earth anymore, as if they've entered a legendary world.

Some lucky individuals, due to chance, absorbed this magical energy and became superhumans, thereby becoming powerful.

For instance, there was someone who once livestreamed themselves, with lightning wings sprouting from their ribs, electricity coursing through their body, and astonishingly, with just one punch, they shattered a mountain range hundreds of meters high!

This was something straight out of a mythological movie!

If someone had mentioned it half a month ago, no one would have believed it!

"Do you think all of this was triggered by the golden meteor, the Extraterrestrial Being's arrival?"

"Extraterrestrial Being? That's outdated. According to the latest news, that giant comes from ancient Earth, from ancient life on Earth."

"Whether it's an Extraterrestrial Being or ancient life, it's only now, with the Earth transformed, that we realize how powerful they truly were."

"Yeah, let me tell you a little secret: that ancient being once said they would lead the entire globe towards a higher level of life evolution. Looking at it now, perhaps it wasn't just talk!"

United States.

Washington D.C.

A river descended from the sky, dividing the city into two, flowing majestically.

"Now, how many awakened superhumans have been recruited in our country?"

In the White House, the American leader, looking weary lately, spoke on the phone with dark circles under his eyes.

There were too many things happening; not just him, but leaders from various countries around the world had aged significantly in just a short time.

"Mr. President, we have about a few thousand awakened superhumans recruited in our country. There are still many more superhumans among the civilians who have not been recruited."

The voice on the other end came from the Rocky Mountains, where the American Superhuman Headquarters was established.

"Only a few thousand... China has a large population and vast land. According to the latest information, they seem to already have nearly three thousand superhumans."

The American leader sighed, slumping onto the sofa and rubbing his temples.

There was no response from the other end of the phone.

The giant, he once said he would lead humanity into a new stage of life evolution, claiming to come from ancient Earth.

Now it seemed, perhaps there was some truth to it.

Taking a deep breath, the President of the United States rallied himself. "What's happening over there in the Rocky Mountains?"

"Still no movement. The giant has long been dead, and even if he came from ancient Earth, there is no longer any sign of life."

On the slopes of the Rocky Mountains, a middle-aged man walked on the soil. He had just begun to report to the President when suddenly, the previously calm Rocky Mountains began to tremble.

'Crackle, crackle...'

In the split second of the middle-aged man's astonishment, a sudden change occurred!

The earth cracked, the clouds dispersed!

A brilliant column of light, over a hundred meters wide, shot straight into the sky!

A terrifying wave of energy, like a surging tidal wave, swept in all directions in an instant!

The middle-aged man's phone fell to the ground with a clatter, reflecting the radiant column of light in his eyes.

In almost an instant, at the headquarters of the Superhumans in the Rocky Mountains not far away, dozens of figures simultaneously looked up, their expressions horrified.

"What's happening in the Rocky Mountains?"

"The secret realm where the ancient being fell has finally reopened!"

...

In the distant expanse of the universe, far from the Milky Way.

Stars twinkled.

'Swish!'

Three dazzling meteors streaked across the vast darkness, trailing long tails of flame.

Each of these three meteors carried a figure.

It was the ancient-eyed god, the white-clad goddess, and the nine-headed lion.

"What a desolate place," the white-clad goddess said, twiddling her fingers, boredly surveying her surroundings.

"The energy fluctuations aren't significant."

The ancient-eyed god, with lightning wings behind him, sat cross-legged in meditation. Upon hearing this, he opened his eyes.

"That's true. Look at this area; there's no trace of anyone ever being here. It's like a bookshelf covered in dust, untouched for tens of thousands of years, perhaps even millions."

"The more desolate, the more likely it hasn't been discovered by anyone."

"I have a feeling that this time, we might make a significant discovery."

"I advise you not to get your hopes up too high. This wilderness might just be barren, nothing more," the white-clad goddess scoffed.

"Perhaps," the ancient-eyed god whispered softly, "we should pick up the pace. We'll know when we get there."

...

Inside the secret realm of the Rocky Mountains.

Lithos slowly opened his eyes, with ancient clock fragments floating in front of him.

Lithos breathed a long sigh of relief, marveling, "Truly worthy of ancient fragments, indeed powerful. Just absorbing it preliminarily took me half a month."

The ancient fragments were unremarkable, dull and scarred, devoid of any energy flow, but exuding a strong ancient aura, as if from before antiquity.

But to underestimate them based on appearance would be a grave mistake.

Just a touch could turn an ordinary vine into a rare treasure of heaven and earth!

Even with preliminary refinement, Lithos knew many of its uses!

After a brief experiment in the secret realm, the effects were surprisingly good. Just the faint ripples emanating from the ancient fragments nearly blew the entire secret realm apart!

"Let's put it away. It can be used as a trump card. With this ancient fragment, it's like having some real leverage. If we encounter those ancient beings from tens of thousands of years ago, we can attempt to fight back, even against older monsters from nearly a million years ago, we have a chance..."

"I wonder who the unlucky ones will be this time, to arrive on Earth first..."

As Lithos pondered here, outside the secret realm, countless people had already gathered.

...

Energy eruption in the secret realm of the Rocky Mountains!

This news spread across the world almost instantaneously!

Upon learning of this news, countless people boiled with excitement, rushing from all corners of the world!

The reason was simple!

"The place where Extraterrestrial Beings are trapped, there must be big secrets buried inside!"

"Hurry! Perhaps that place will be the best spot on Earth, holding countless treasures!"

"I don't expect much, just getting a bit of opportunity will suffice for a lifetime of benefits!"

In just half a day, the Rocky Mountains were filled with people, throngs of them.

At a glance, there were at least tens of thousands!

And among them, the vast majority were powerful awakened superhumans!

Countless more were on their way, and all the people present were staring at the Rocky Mountains, eagerly awaiting the eruption of the secret realm!

It was like a grand banquet; they were sharpening their weapons, ready to rush forward and seize the treasures!

Even the top leaders of various countries couldn't restrain themselves, sending their strongest to participate in the raid!

They knew the inside story, and were more aware of Lithos's power than ordinary people!

That was someone who could crush even nuclear bombs with ease!

The combined attack of half of human civilization, before him, was like child's play, easily reducing humanity's pride in technology to ashes! Just thinking about it was terrifying!

"Thankfully, he's trapped in the secret realm, and together with the Vatican, has been in eternal slumber. Even the secret realm has withered away!"

The American leader also nervously watched the situation there. The Rocky Mountains had the most superhumans in the United States, and he had dispatched all the recruited superhumans there!

"Have all the people been sent over?"

With the secret realm about to open, the President of the United States's breathing became heavier.

"Report, Mr. President, over a thousand superhumans have all been sent over! The Rocky Mountains belong to the United States, and the treasures inside are destined to belong to America!"

"Very good!"

Like the President of the United States, who was staring fixedly at the screen, there were also countless people staring at the originally tranquil cliff.

'Crack!'

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, the mountain cracked open slowly.

A wave of incomparable energy, in a circular shape, erupted from the Rocky Mountains towards all directions!

Almost simultaneously.

Surrounded by people, the top countries' superhumans, all eyes red, dashed forward like arrows, rushing to seize the treasures, afraid of falling behind.

But the next moment...

'Crackle!'

The void was suddenly torn apart, extending downwards, slowly spreading to a kilometer.

A giant hand slowly stretched out from the void.

It directly smashed the person closest to it, who was at the forefront, into pieces.

Blood splattered across the sky.

In just an instant.

The entire scene fell silent.

The kilometer-wide crevice, pitch-black and deep, space torn apart, a giant hand emerged from the void. Then a three-hundred-meter-tall giant, like a mountain, slowly walked out.

Dressed in black and gold armor, surrounded by flames and light, its eyes seemed to flow with molten lava, crimson flames constantly spewing out from the gaps in its scales!

Almost the moment Lithos appeared, everyone present, whether superhumans or ordinary people, all felt suffocated for a moment!

The heavy pressure, as if a mountain was falling, made it impossible for anyone to lift their heads!

Their bones creaked under the weight!

He's still alive after all.