From the end of the world

Chapter 719 The Truth About the Lord of the Divine Seal 2
All direct evidence proving the existence of an ancient civilization could not be found; at least at this stage, he had not found any clues to prove his hypothesis. The clues he unearthed, from an observer's perspective, were nothing more than speculative traces. Attempts to reconcile them with his theory were merely far-fetched, even raising suspicions that he had drawn the target after the arrow was shot.

Only he himself knew that this was not the case. Long before he discovered these clues, he had already predicted, based on his own theories, what kind of clues might be unearthed next.

Initially, he didn't genuinely believe he could uncover it; the ancient civilization was, in his mind, mostly just a fantasy. However, the clues that aligned with his theoretical predictions grew increasingly numerous. Sometimes they were geological traces that didn't conform to general theoretical predictions; sometimes they were mysterious metal fragments resembling meteorite remnants; and sometimes they were archaeological problems considered unsolved by mainstream academia but perfectly explained by his theory…

If it were just one or two, it might be a mere coincidence. But with so many coincidental clues before him, he gradually began to have doubts. Perhaps the "ancient civilization that left no evidence of its existence" was real.

After integrating a large number of clues, he finally set his sights on the Arctic in his search for an ancient civilization.

He organized a scientific expedition team and boarded an Arctic research vessel to venture deep into this frigid polar region.

Then, on a vast glacier, he discovered results far exceeding his expectations.

“That’s where I found the Divine Seal,” the Lord of the Divine Seal told me.

Arctic……

I once learned from the Silver Moon's "World of Possibilities" that it was where everything began, where the "Lord of the Divine Seal" made a wish, splitting the world in two... and Divine Illumination also said that the Lord of the Divine Seal found the Divine Seal in a forbidden land of life that no human had ever reached. Although I once suspected that it might actually be the afterlife, it now seems that we must indeed return to the North Pole.

The Arctic itself is not a place where no human has ever been, nor is it entirely a place where life is prohibited. However, if the scope is limited to a specific coordinate in the Arctic, such as "the interior of a glacier," then it might fit this definition.

"Then you made a wish upon the divine seal and changed the world?" I asked. "What did you wish for?"

The Lord of the Divine Seal shook his head and said, "At that time, I did not intend to make any wishes to the Divine Seal."

Under my questioning gaze, he continued his narration—

While leading a scientific expedition deep into the Arctic glaciers, he discovered a cave somewhere within the glacier. With a "better safe than sorry" mentality, he led the way inside and, at its deepest point, discovered evidence of an ancient civilization.

Perhaps this statement is too inappropriate. What he discovered was not just evidence; he directly discovered the ultimate legacy left by an ancient civilization.

Deep within the glacial cave, there are countless stalactites made of gray material, resembling stalagmites, while in the center, a disc slightly larger than a human head mysteriously floats.

The disc is black and white. Its appearance varies from person to person, with some even claiming that what they see is not a disc at all. However, in his students' reports, the black and white colors of the disc formed a pattern resembling a yin-yang symbol.

His student was also a member of the expedition team, second only to him in rank. Although he had many students, this student was the most talented and accomplished, the one to whom he devoted the most effort and was the one he was most proud of.

He treats the other person like his own child.

The other person differs from him in certain areas of academic development, preferring to delve into ancient civilizations, such as the mythology of the Mayan civilization, the burial culture of ancient Egypt, and the mysterious stone statues of Easter Island; they also have a great, even fanatical, interest in the mysticism and folk culture of both the East and the West. Similarly, they are also very interested in studying extinct ancient creatures, including dinosaurs, and have a strong passion for the many unsolved mysteries of the history of life's evolution.

It seems that this student possesses a vibrant and magical world in his mind, from which his passion for learning and research originates. And it's not just about enthusiasm; the student also has remarkable academic achievements. In the field of paleontology, he can fully understand and keep up with his thinking, and even accomplish things that his teacher cannot, such as deciphering the lost scripts of ancient civilizations.

When he invited the student to join his scientific expedition team, the student joined without hesitation. And here, the student's talents were put to good use.

The gray stone tablets scattered throughout the cave were inscribed with numerous hieroglyphs and pictures. The students spent some time deciphering their contents. According to the students, the "people" who left these hieroglyphs intentionally provided clues to facilitate deciphering by later generations. They suggested that this hieroglyphic script might not have been commonly used by the other civilization, but rather was specifically designed for later interpretation.

Based on the inscription on the stone tablet, they quickly understood what was going on here. The one who left these inscribed stone tablets was undoubtedly the ancient civilization he so desperately longed for. And this place was the space used by the ancient civilization to seal the divine seal.

The stele did not detail the origin of the divine seal. Whether it was a product of an ancient civilization, a creation of alien technology, or something utterly inexplicable, the truth may only remain buried in the darkness of history. However, this question is not important. What is important is that the stele told everyone there that the divine seal possessed the power to alter the world at will according to the holder's desires, but this also concealed the danger of destroying everything. The ancient civilization ultimately brought about its annihilation by abusing this power.

“I didn’t know exactly what this catastrophe was at the time. But now you and I both know that it refers to the doomsday problem that humanity is facing today,” said the Lord of the Seal. “The cave we found may not have originally looked like a primitive cave; it may have been a space filled with high-tech security and defense equipment.”

"It's just that everything about that ancient civilization was erased, and that space was also affected, eventually becoming the simple place we see today."

The stone tablet erected there by the ancient civilization was clearly intended to warn future generations, and perhaps other powers specifically used to seal the divine seals still remained there. However, it was something left over from 66 million years ago. With the erosion of time, even the afterlife seems to have some malfunctions, let alone the power that sealed the divine seals.

Most of the inscriptions on those stone tablets had become blurred and indistinct. Since they were meant to pass on the lessons learned from their civilization's failures, they certainly wouldn't have been as crude as the Lord of the Divine Seal described. Their current state was entirely due to the erosion of time; the students could only decipher the most crucial parts. Even so, as the teacher, he remained extremely vigilant and was not swayed by the potential power of the Divine Seal.

The divine seal mentioned on the stone tablet is undoubtedly the black and white disc floating in the air. Perhaps leaving the divine seal here would be the safest course of action, but since everyone on the expedition team witnessed it, he felt it would be best to take it back and preserve it properly.

He didn't have any desires that required divine intervention to fulfill, nor did he possess any particularly strong urges. If the divine seal truly was a demonic artifact capable of destroying a civilization and was indestructible, perhaps throwing it into the Pacific Ocean or secretly using connections to launch it into space via rocket wouldn't be a unreasonable solution.

To be honest, he was still in a dreamlike state of mind. Although he kept thinking about what to do next, some parts of his mind were inevitably wandering. He had actually discovered an ancient civilization and found a divine artifact that could grant any wish? Even if he suddenly woke up in bed and found that it was all a dream, he felt that it was more reasonable than if it were all reality.

So much so that he didn't even realize that his student had secretly set his sights on the Divine Seal.

Not long after returning to the research vessel, the student attacked Shenyin. It was only then that he finally understood his student's true intentions.

The student's initial motivation for becoming a scientist stemmed from his passion for the mysterious. The unsolved mysteries and incredible events he encountered in magazines from a young age, along with the countless supernatural stories he read in books, spurred him to strive to become who he is today, all in order to better approach the world he envisioned.

However, things didn't go as planned. The closer the students got to their goal, the more they realized that what they had envisioned in their minds was nothing more than a beautiful illusion.

Supernatural beings and strange phenomena do not exist in this world, nor are there humans who can use magic or superpowers. Any seemingly unbelievable phenomenon can ultimately be explained by science. In fact, many of these explanations have been debunked by students themselves using their knowledge and observation skills.

For this student with serious mental and emotional problems, the world he lived in was like a desert without a single drop of water—utterly tedious and boring. The appearance of the divine seal, however, pointed him to a path leading to an oasis.

"Put that thing down! What exactly do you want to do?" he questioned the student at the time.

“I just wanted to take a risk, teacher,” the student said.

"Adventure? What are you talking about? For something like this..." He couldn't understand.

"Actually, I understand very well that there are many kinds of adventure." The student looked at the divine seal in his hand. "Adventure isn't just about experiencing incredible events in a magical world. There are war correspondents who risk their lives to gather information in war-torn countries, explorers who traverse mountains and jungles, mercenaries who live on the edge, and even criminals who disrupt social stability..."

"Even in the realms of politics and business, there are invisible wars, and ordinary people living ordinary lives will encounter many obstacles in their lives that require courage to overcome."

"Even in this real world where there are neither demons nor superpowered beings, as long as you have the will, you can still find countless adventures, each with its own unique excitement. Yes, these are all things you taught me before, and I understand them all."

"I just... still can't let go of it."

(End of this chapter)