I became a god by treasure hunting after arriving 500 years early

Chapter 151 - 126: The Returning Hero

Time hurriedly passed by.

Soon, on a rainy day, the moment the mountain peak fully materialized arrived!

Accompanied by torrential rain pouring like a waterfall, the dark clouds in the sky, thick as fortress walls, covered the entire firmament.

After a golden streak of lightning flashed across the sky, everyone heard a soft "humming" sound, and the earth trembled. A gusty wind commenced, causing an earthquake of about level six.

"Report! The mountain peak has successfully materialized!!"

Governor Leon issued the order, "Wait for the gusty wind and aftershocks to stop!"

Several more hours passed.

"Begin the operation!"

Armored vehicles, one after another, loaded with soldiers, headed towards the direction of Daqing Mountain.

The tires kicked up a lot of mud and water.

In addition to 5 elite exploration teams, there were more than ten thousand external search teams, and a logistics team of three thousand people!

Tanks and cannons among other combat weapons were also moved to the frontline.

What exactly happened on that battlefield, before the official announcement, every Rize person, even the most basic soldiers, was exceedingly solemn.

They deeply understood the immense despair that the existence of "Monsters" brought to their entire civilization.

"General, we have found a karst cave! With karst topography and a trace of accumulated water inside."

The general spoke into the radio, "Elite exploration team, enter the karst cave and lay communication devices all along the way. Do not lose contact."

"Install explosives in various places within the cave."

"Yes!"

"External search team, conduct a thorough search of every plant and tree on the mountain. Leave no detail unexamined!"

"Order received."

As the exploration teams ventured further into the mountain, these leaders’ hearts were all wrenched in anxiety.

They anxiously waited.

Every second, every minute was tormenting.

Just then, the clouds split apart, a thick black cloud opened a crack revealing the clear blue sky, and sunlight abruptly showered down, casting a warm radiance that gave the exploration team’s cold cheeks a hint of sensation.

When they mustered the courage, risking their lives to enter a certain cave, they immediately saw a bunch of twisted bodies lying on the ground – people from Rize.

All of these Rize people had mutated.

Their bodies were covered with eyes, those crimson eyeballs, staring unfocused, making one’s heart skip in terror.

The leader of the exploration team, who possessed the "Identification" ability, carefully checked the unconscious individuals’ physical conditions: "They seem to have lost consciousness, cause unknown."

"Because of not eating for a long time, they are in an extremely weak state."

"Wait ... is this … Eagle Eye?!"

Eagle Eye’s clothes were covered with a layer of fluorescent powder, on which the words "Extraordinary Spark" were written.

These warriors, through some miraculous way, managed to bring the Spark into the Safe Zone.

In an instant, the search team seemed to realize something and their eyes moistened, yelling into the earphones, "Governor … our heroes have returned!"

"Although they are unconscious, they have brought back the Extraordinary Spark!!"

Governor Leon and several generals, upon clearly hearing the exploration team’s shouting, finally understood what they were excited about.

These Rize people, weathered from encountering countless moments of light and darkness, could not help but stand shocked on the spot.

This scene would be unforgettable for them for the rest of their lives.

Their civilization had heroes, whose strength was not formidable, yet they were the backbone of a civilization.

Leon’s legs weakened, nearly causing him to fall to the ground. Fortunately, the guards by his side quickly supported him.

"Good, very good … let our heroes come home, back to a warm home. First, establish a quarantine zone and provide them with the best treatment."

"Let the personnel possessing Divine Skills in medicine go to the quarantine area to treat them, and make sure to save them."

His voice quivering, even so, he did not lose his rationality, "Continue exploring the cave. We must ensure safety."

Thus, one by one, the unconscious Rize people were transported out and placed in a nearby quarantine zone.

The number wasn’t large – 278 people, all possessing relatively strong abilities.

23 people with Divine Skills, 53 with Qi Skills, and the remaining 187 all with Shape Skills.

Actually, most of these individuals were members from other Safe Zones who, due to some mistakes, ended up in the Seventh Civilization Branch ...

If they could be saved, it would be akin to adding nearly three hundred more comparatively powerful ability users!

"Report, no danger has been found in the cave so far!"

"Having so many people concentrated in the cave seems like they were deliberately placed here."

The Rize Think Tank put forward various speculations, "Could it be that Mr. Lu is still alive? He discovered this cave might lead to a Safe Zone and deliberately arranged the unconscious ones here …"

Between intelligent people, there is always an understanding.

Then the Think Tank began to send electromagnetic waves, attempting to contact Lu Yuan.

Meanwhile, the exploration teams had fully explored the entire cave...

At the end of the cave, they saw a thin light screen, indicating that even through this cave, one couldn’t escape beyond the safe zone.

"It seems that crossing the safe zone only occurs at the instant when a large "Different Space" collapses..."

"Those extremely powerful space abilities can cross the safe zone, no wonder monsters can snatch people from within the safe zone... alas, without seeing its corpse, I can’t truly be at ease."

"The safe zone isn’t absolutely safe after all..."

Search efforts continued relentlessly, whether in the caves or on the mountain, the monster’s corpse could not be found.

This left all the Rize people excited and anxious at the same time, unable to fully relax.

They were truly scared.

Fearing that one day, this terrifying anomaly would return...

But with no corpse to be found inside, and no way out outside, it seemed the answer to this problem would remain elusive.

The anxious search grew in scale, tens of thousands from the Rize Civilization almost turned the entire mountain inside out.

Suddenly, the communication team broadcasted a message: "Report! The outside world has contacted us using electromagnetic waves! It’s likely Mr. Lu Yuan and his cat!"

Leon’s face brightened, and he immediately issued an order, "Strengthen the communication, decode the information as quickly as possible..."

"Right, don’t we have some communication equipment left in the cave?"

"Theoretically, yes... If they have our equipment, they might break the code quickly, assuming they have sufficient knowledge to do so."

The electromagnetic waves transmitted a series of messages back and forth.

"Good news, the other side has sent an inaccurate, but barely communicable information code..."

Leon and all the generals exchanged looks.

Well, their civilization’s language naturally has grammar, but oftentimes, as long as there are nouns, one can understand.

"[Respected Rize Civilization, greetings. I am Lu Yuan, a traveler from the human civilization.]"

"[It’s an honor that together, we defeated a monster. It is indeed dead, and you can rest assured of this, I guarantee.]"

"Are you sure the translation is correct?" Leon waved his hand, issuing a command, "If so, this pointless search can be paused."

All the machinery’s operation consumes fuel, something he’s now particularly conscious about saving.

The letter continued: "[Each anomaly’s power and horror are unimaginable, a miracle hard to replicate.]"

"[This is indeed a significant achievement, not solely mine but also yours.]"

"[We should rightfully, jubilantly celebrate this victory in battle.]"

"[Of course, I also miss the comrades who fought alongside in the cave during those tough moments. We got through together, and I admire their courage and am thankful for the information they provided.]"

"[I don’t know whether they are still alive or if they can wake from their unconscious state, which deeply saddens me.]"

"[I have gained control over a space ability, which might allow me to cross the safe zone. I would like to visit them.]"

"[I wonder if your civilization would accept my visit?]"

Leon gasped, his pupils dilating, what... the other party could still cross the safe zone?!

Wanting to enter their city?

What did this imply?

While he was shocked, he fell into deep thought...

Of course, being a clever man, he understood in just a few seconds that this was an opportunity.

For every 10 reasons to refuse, there are 1000 to accept.

"Come, let me personally send a telegram to him."

...

...

After sending this letter, Lu Yuan’s feelings were complex.

Even though he knew the Rize Civilization, if sane, couldn’t possibly refuse his request.

Yet, the waiting time still made him feel subtly complex.

Was he now acting as a diplomat of human civilization, or merely representing himself? He had been disconnected from civilized society for a very long time, and the farewell to his sister might have been their final goodbye.

This caused him a slight social anxiety, unsure how to reintegrate into civilized society—even though the Rize Civilization was an exotic realm civilization unrelated to Earth people, he was still somewhat nervous.

So, Lu Yuan put on clothes from the civilized era—that is, the clothes he brought from Earth, an ordinary T-shirt, a windbreaker, jeans, and a pair of "Red Star K’er" brand travel shoes.

Usually, he was reluctant to wear these.

But now, he felt it was necessary.

"Don’t be nervous, once you successfully enter the safe zone. I’ll use my ’adsorption’ ability to join you. I want to see it too," said Old Cat shamelessly, "If you are nervous, let the great Old Cat, act as the Great Commander of the 18 human civilizations, and negotiate with those lizard people."

Lu Yuan was taken aback, "Who’s nervous?! I’m just thinking, what about Old Wolf?"

"What else can it do? Stay in the Sky Pit, leave some food for it, it’s not going to starve to death, right?" Old Cat continued scoffing, "We’re not limiting its freedom. If it gets lonely, it can go out and find a she-wolf. It’s not going to be eaten by wild animals, is it?"