Did the world end today?

Chapter 443 Reversal
Lin Xu never imagined that the first person he would meet after arriving in this world would be Qi Yuan.
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Or rather, in this situation, it would be more appropriate to call him a skull.

Upon noticing his reaction, the other person immediately looked puzzled.

"you know me?"

Lin Xu opened his mouth as if to admit it, but then immediately realized what he had done.

wrong!

The skulls in this world are not the skulls from any other world I know!
He had neither a vested interest nor a relationship of trust with himself.

If I were to reveal all my cards simply because of his status, it wouldn't necessarily bring me the advantage of "connections," but rather...
Unpredictable dangers.

Thinking of this, Lin Xu immediately shook his head and said:

"You can't really call yourself an acquaintance."

"But I have indeed heard of your name and read your information."

"In some people's eyes, you are seen as a very promising asset."

Lin Xu's words were cryptic, yet quite clever.

He didn't describe the skull as a threat, nor did he simply define it as a "friend," but rather as a "bargaining chip."

This clearly aligns with the behavioral logic of certain organizations, and such a description has also been endorsed by the skull.

"To you, I might indeed be a bargaining chip."

His tone revealed a hint of resentment.

"But everyone is equal before higher dimensions. Today I am the bargaining chip, but tomorrow it may be your turn."

"The power of higher dimensions can make skyscrapers rise from the ground, but it can also make you collapse in an instant."

"So in essence, we are still equal."

"Our transactions should also be equal."

From the skull's fragmented words, Lin Xu had already roughly deduced the outline of this world.

Clearly, this is a world dominated by higher-dimensional forces.

But unlike other worlds that utilize higher-dimensional technology, this world seems to have a more...
Intuitive?

They do not seem to have utilized high-dimensional technology on a "large scale," but instead opted for a relatively less efficient approach.

For example, you could throw a person into a higher-dimensional portal and observe whether they gain any unusual abilities after they return.

Controlling storms and such.

This sounds like a world straight out of X-Men, and if Lin Xu were to judge it, it would be utterly stupid.

But he also knew very well that there must be some special factor that led the world in this direction.

Regardless, given how the world has become, the skull's judgment is actually quite rational.

This is the "Dark Forest Theory of Higher Dimensions".

Theoretically, with the help of higher dimensions, any weak person can become incredibly powerful, provided there are enough opportunities for trial and error.

“Very interesting reasoning.”

He nodded slightly.

At this moment, the convoy of three off-road vehicles had entered the underground ruins. The dim lights gradually came on, and the vehicles stopped directly in a parking lot that looked like an old-fashioned building.

"That's it?"

Lin Xu asked in astonishment:

"No fortifications, no security?"

"This is not something you should be worried about."

The skull gave Lin Xu a disdainful look.

"You're here to do business, not to piss off!"

He suddenly rushed forward and grabbed Lin Xu by the neck.

With his aorta compressed, Lin Xu felt dizzy almost instantly.

He vaguely heard the skull loudly ordering the launch of drones to scout the surrounding area and confirm whether the coordinates had been exposed.

Clearly, the other party mistook him for a "spy".

But the problem is, all his equipment has been confiscated, so what method can he use to transmit intelligence?
High-dimensional channel.

Clearly, the skull was now a frightened bird.

Or rather, everyone in this world is like a bird startled by the mere twang of a bow.

Having witnessed all sorts of strange abilities, they instinctively believed that everyone who came out of the higher-dimensional passage would possess some special abilities.

Lin Xu's words clearly touched a nerve with the skull.

The dizziness grew stronger and stronger, and Lin Xu clearly felt that the skull wasn't trying to knock him unconscious.

He was going all out.

What the hell is going on here?!

Did he think that everyone who came out of the higher-dimensional portal had the ability to be resurrected?
That's theoretically correct—but the problem is, I'm probably an exception.

We can't take the risk in this area!

Lin Xu stared intently at the skull with a ferocious expression opposite him, then quickly raised his hand and, before his own mind could even process it, thrust it towards the skull's face.

Then they held it tightly.

His fingers dug into the skull's eye sockets, and the skull screamed in agony, but instead of letting go, it tightened its grip even more.

time is limited.

There isn't much time left before the "countdown to coma" begins.

The people around had already raised their guns!

Lin Xu suddenly sank downwards, and under the immense force, the skull, in pain, finally let go.

Blood rushed to his brain instantly, and before Lin Xu could regain his footing, he lunged at the skull.

"boom!"

The two fell heavily to the ground, rolling around and tangling together.

"Let him go!"

"Let go! I'll shoot!"

"You try opening one!"

Lin Xu shouted in a hoarse voice:
"I'm not a spy!"

"None of you are in charge! I want to see your boss!"

Taking advantage of the moment of tumbling, Lin Xu used a rear-naked choke to tightly wrap his arms around the skull's neck.

His strength was far inferior to his opponent's; even a deadly rear naked choke wouldn't have lasted long.

Now he can only play psychological warfare—his only trump card is that if he dies here, he will most likely be able to return to his original world.

If I really die here.
That is the fate of humankind.

The skull's face was already flushed red, and his hand was already reaching for the dagger at his waist.

Lin Xu could only keep moving around, interfering with his movements.

The other team members around did not dare to fire rashly, but some of them had already reacted and stepped forward to try to break Lin Xu's hand away.

This is really the end.

The thought of giving up flashed through Lin Xu's mind, but just then, a voice suddenly rang out.

"Let him go!"

Familiar with.

Lin Xu turned around to look.

He originally thought that Jiang Xingye would be the one to come.

but.
No.

It's neither Jiang Xingye nor Bai Mo.

It is Su Yuchen.

He didn't let go, but shouted as if he had seen a savior:

"Su Yuchen!"

"Damn it, control your husband!"

Half an hour later.

Lin Xu and Qi Yuan sat facing each other, each rubbing their bruised necks.

Su Yu sat between the two, her eyes constantly on alert, afraid that they might start fighting again at the slightest provocation.

But clearly, both of them had calmed down by this point.

Qi Yuan stared intently at Lin Xu, then spat and said:
"I didn't expect you to be so skilled despite not looking very strong."

"I almost fell for your trick today. I've learned my lesson; if it happens again, I'll..."

He made a throat-slitting gesture, and Lin Xu rolled his eyes and said, "You taught him that, so you got what you deserved."

Qi Yuan was taken aback by his words, then sighed and waved his hand, saying:
"Forget it, don't worry about this anymore."

"So, according to you, you really are from another world?"

"Another so-called world of the Destiny Stones?"

"Otherwise, why would I know both of you?"

Lin Xu asked again, but Qi Yuan didn't answer. However, Su Yuchen chimed in:

"Entities should not be created unless absolutely necessary."

"Theoretically speaking, if you come from an academic society, you are likely to receive the same information."

“But if I came from that so-called academy, I would have no reason to lie to you.”

Lin Xu astutely pointed out the problem, and then said:

"All the information I provide is true, and the reason I provide it is based on my trust in Su Yuchen."

"You, Skull, are not trustworthy. You're just a mercenary."

“But Su Yuchen is different; in most cases, she is still communicative.”

These few words made Qi Yuan stand up. He wanted to make a scene, but Su Yuchen waved his hand, and he obediently sat down again.

"So, what exactly is your relationship with us in that world?"

"You could say we're friends, or you could say I'm your leader."

Lin Xu briefly introduced the relationships between the group, and specifically mentioned Jiang Xingye, Bai Mo, and others.

But clearly, Qi Yuan and the other person in this world were unfamiliar with these names.

This once again proves that the logic of development in this world is completely different from that of other worlds.

And the reason.
"Never mind that for now."

Before Su Yuchen could speak again, Lin Xu preemptively said:
"The world is heading in the wrong direction, and it is obviously wrong."

"What on earth happened to make the world like this?"

Su Yuchen slowly exhaled, then replied:
"We actually want to know why too."

She gestured to the skull opposite her to close the door, and then said:

"In fact, this is a question that cannot be discussed in this world."

“It’s sensitive—I mean, it’s not just sensitive to the vested interests at the top.”

"For everyone here, if you question the logic of this world, you will be considered 'politically incorrect'."

"Because everyone believes that the high-dimensional channel truly gives everyone an equal opportunity."

"If you're going to kill that opportunity, you're going against everyone—but that goes on."

"In short, if we start tracing back to the source from now on, the reason why the world has become the way it is most likely started from the emergence of the 'pioneers'."

"forerunner?"

Lin Xu asked in confusion:
"Who is that?"

"You can think of it as a powerful high-dimensional ability user."

"He can influence reality, or rather, he can directly manipulate reality."

"He can change many 'concepts' and create things out of thin air, but what is most irresistible is that he can directly influence the consciousness of most people."

"The only ones who can be 'immune' to this kind of cognition are those who have had similar high-dimensional experiences."

"Most of the people who return from the higher-dimensional channel are likely to be beneficiaries of the existing system, and no one would oppose them."

"so."

"You wait first."

Lin Xu interrupted Su Yuchen.

"The person you're talking about, could it be Qin Shizhong?"

"do not know."

Su Yuchen shook her head, then replied:

Nobody knows his name.

All we know is that his name is Pioneer.

Upon receiving Su Yuchen's reply, Lin Xu slowly nodded.

Clearly, this person is exploiting the capabilities of "boundary defects".

Although it is unclear how he did it, he did indeed manage to influence the world to a great extent through his "personal abilities".

He was a pioneer and a "pathfinder".

After him, the world, whether intentionally or unintentionally, fell into a serious path dependency.

The end result is a deformed, distorted, and even stagnant world.

This world must be corrected.
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Although such a statement was extremely arrogant, Lin Xu had no intention of "appeasing" Lin Xu any longer.

Not only does the world of Destinystone need this world as a "time extension," but all human worlds facing impending catastrophe need this world.

Thinking of this, he asked:
"Have you ever thought about turning this around?"

"Of course I have."

Su Yuchen replied:

"Our organization was founded to turn this around."

“Our leader gave his life for this, and we continue his legacy.”

"That's why I'm sitting here talking to you."

"Because he left behind a prophecy, he foretold the coming of another world."

"Unfortunately, he didn't leave behind anything more."

"leader?"

Lin Xu frowned.

"It's not Jiang Xingye? Or is it pollen?"

"No."

Su Yuchen shook her head.

"He never revealed his true identity, nor his real name or any code name."

"This is for the safety of everyone, and it is precisely because of his caution that our organization has been able to survive to this day."

"understood."

Lin Xu nodded slightly.

After a moment of silence, he spoke:
"However, if you want to fight against them in the same way they do, and try to draw stronger 'pioneers' through a lottery in a higher dimension, it is completely impossible."

"This method is inefficient and stupid."

"It's really stupid."

Su Yuchen nodded and said:

"'It's incredibly stupid that someone who can exert influence at the particle level would just want to cause a storm.'"

"This is a quote from our leader."

"His opinion is the same as yours."

"But unfortunately, we have no other choice."

“That pioneer, and the other high-dimensional beings gathered around him, are simply too powerful. We are completely unable to fight them using ‘conventional’ methods.”

"To defeat them, we must at least become like them first."

"Do not."

Lin Xu shook his head.

“That’s absolutely not necessary.”

"You underestimate the true power of higher-dimensional technology."

"But it's okay, now that I'm here, it means..."

"Your hard times are over."

"Now, I need you to take me to another higher-dimensional passage."

"I need to go back to my world."

"Then, I will be back in a very short time."

"At that time, the direction of the entire world will be..."

"Everything will be completely reversed!"

(End of this chapter)