Chapter 89 Unemployment Period (End)

Zhao Jun is very irritable.

He felt that "love-obsessed" individuals were a new species. As a human, he couldn't communicate with them verbally at all.

Xiao Wei, oblivious to the situation, kept emphasizing (showing off their affection), "Even if everyone else is terrible, she will be the only exception."

Zhao Jun finally realized that the fragments of the future are the fragments of the future, and reality is reality.

In reality, Xiao Wei has never considered abandoning his stance or switching sides. He is very satisfied with the status quo and has no desire to change the world.

What a fool! He's been bewitched by a woman!

Zhao Jun cursed inwardly.

On the surface, he remained calm and composed. "Since you are unwilling, I will not force you."

The amount of information revealed during the conversation was insufficient to confirm that Zhao Jun was on the wanted list.

Xiao Wei was completely unaware of the situation. After explaining everything, he turned and left without a trace of regret.

Zhao Jun remained where he was, his face grim. "It seems this world won't become the way I want it to be. Then let it be destroyed."

Because the source of radiation was prevented from spreading further and innocent citizens were saved, Yunxin slept soundly that night, with excellent sleep quality!

When I woke up the next day, the world had changed again.

[Congratulations to the server for the emergence of four "Saints" (Saint: a single attribute has been upgraded to 10).]

【game over. 】

Yunxin: ?

Her first reaction was, why do important things always happen while she's sleeping? Doesn't this completely deny her any chance to object?

My second thought is, is the game of evolution over just like that? Then will the disaster also end?

In situations like this, you have to surf the internet. Clever netizens have surely thought this through carefully, so just search for the answer online.

Open a search engine, and you'll see that the trending topics are all about "game over" and "evolution game disappearing".

Open any one to take a look.

"Hahahaha, the game is over! I finally survived to the very end! The proof is that I got hit by a car this morning. I have high physical attributes and thick skin, so I could take the hit. I was a little dizzy after the impact, and I waited for a long time but didn't receive any system reward attribute notifications!"

"Who are these four saints?! Come out and let me see them! From now on, I'll stop worshipping the God of Wealth and start worshipping you instead!!"

"That's amazing. My highest stat is only 2.2, and theirs is already 10. How many people will this save?"

"Who cares how many people were saved! The end of the world is over! Humanity wins! Hahahaha."

The internet is filled with a joyful and lively atmosphere.

Amid cheers, someone broke down in tears, saying, "I had acute radiation poisoning, and I was just trying to survive by grinding ratings and boosting my stats. Now that the game is gone, how am I supposed to live?"

Some players complained, "This game really doesn't consider the player experience at all. It appeared suddenly, and disappeared even more suddenly. I had just started to get used to it, and I was determined to grind for stats and achieve great things, and then the game was gone? Gone??"

However, a minor incident did not affect people's happy mood at all.

With the gloom dissipating, people who had been suppressed for more than half a year, like huskies suddenly given freedom, began to call out to their friends and make plans to go out and have fun together.

Some people planned to go on a trip, some planned to eat at a restaurant, and some suggested having a get-together at a bar.

It was only then that people realized many of the numbers were no longer reachable. Either no one answered, or the numbers said they were out of credit, or they had been cancelled.

Generally speaking, people don't change their phone numbers, especially those who work. If they do change them, it's either out of necessity or because... the original owner has passed away.

No official data has been provided.

However, according to data analysts' estimates, this disaster has reduced the entire federal population by at least a quarter!

Don't underestimate the 30% figure; it represents a large base, and each number represents a human life.

The survivors were filled with sorrow.

They indulged themselves.

They played.

They were as happy as if they had been reborn!

"We haven't even figured out what the system announcement means, and we're already celebrating?"

"What if it's a scam? Wouldn't gathering together just be suicide missions?"

"I'm starting to wonder how these people have survived. After all this time, haven't they learned to be cautious? Couldn't they wait until the situation is clearer before celebrating?"

Amid the doubts, nothing happened.

A group of people had a happy gathering, parted happily, and then happily posted and uploaded photos online.

Gradually, more and more people came to believe that the disaster was over.

Humans conquered the game and completed the evolution!

Every survivor is a hero!

The most obvious manifestation of this is that special rescue departments have very little new work to do each day, and the backlog of work is being completed very quickly.

Public officials can even leave work early, enjoy a vacation, and get a good night's sleep.

Everything is getting better.

A month has passed, and seeing that no major accidents have occurred, people who were initially worried have gradually relaxed their vigilance.

Xiao Wei, contrary to his usual behavior, bought a villa and added many things to it.

When the logistics company employee asked him about it while delivering the goods, he simply said, "It's better to be prepared."

After the deliveryman left, Yunxin asked softly, "You're not feeling well either?"

Xiao Wei nodded and slowly uttered a few words, "A storm is brewing."

That night, Yunxin had a dream she hadn't had in a long time.

In my dream, oil was depleted, coal was exhausted, and all common energy sources were depleted.

The weather was unusually hot. The sun was like a giant oven, making the ground scorching hot. The rivers had dried up, exposing their riverbeds.

The air conditioning can't be turned on in the house because there's no energy source to generate enough electricity. Humans can only eat toxic food and drink toxic water, relying on their physical constitution to withstand the high temperatures.

Yunxin woke up from a nightmare.

She suddenly understood the significance of the evolution game—if humanity had not evolved, it might have been wiped out by abnormal natural conditions; only through evolution could the species continue.

This is a precognitive dream.

What I dreamt of was an impending real crisis.

The person in charge has been doing quite well lately.

This month I have less work and no overtime. I go to work and leave on time every day, and I can even use up my accumulated vacation days occasionally. Life is pretty good.

Just as he was planning to take Monday off and have a three-day weekend to go on vacation, Xiao Wei appeared in front of him and solemnly told him the devastating news that the energy was about to run out.

At first, the person in charge thought it was a joke and laughed, saying, "Don't be silly! How can oil run out? Didn't we discover a new oil field a few years ago?"

Besides, even if oil runs out, there's still coal.

In addition, there are clean energy sources such as wind power, hydropower, and solar power.

But Xiao Wei's expression was serious, not feigned.

The person in charge gradually lost their smile. "Are you serious?"

Xiao Wei nodded. "I had a premonition."

"A premonition..." the person in charge muttered these two words.

It has been a month since the evolution game ended. People have long since discovered that although the game is over, the attribute enhancements and superpowers gained have been retained.

If it's a superpower that senses it, then disaster could really happen.

“Oil and coal are both non-renewable resources, and they require a long period of geological evolution to form.” The person in charge began to think, “If oil and coal are used up, then we can only rely on wind power, hydropower, and solar power.”

Suddenly remembering something, the person in charge slapped his thigh, "There's also nuclear fusion!"

In the past, when nuclear fusion was mentioned, people would think of the sun. This is because the sun is able to stably emit light and heat because of the fusion of hydrogen (nuclear fusion energy).

But now when people talk about nuclear fusion, they often think of that amazing person who built a nuclear reactor at home.

I recall seeing a news report that clearly stated—he dreamt of the depletion of oil resources, which led him to decide to conduct nuclear fission experiments to provide a new energy source.

The events suddenly connected!

The person in charge was slightly embarrassed. Did that person really have a precognitive dream before conducting scientific experiments at home?

But what normal person would conduct such a dangerous experiment at home? So no one considered that he might be a prophet. They simply dismissed it as rambling nonsense and wild speculation.

"Summer is just around the corner. If we encounter unexpected high temperatures, both hydropower and wind power will be affected," Xiao Wei warned, word by word. "Currently, our only hope is solar power."

The person in charge, "..."

In today's world, solar energy is not a primary source of electricity. Although it is a clean and renewable energy source, many problems still exist in its use.

For example, solar energy output is unstable. In cloudy or rainy weather, or at night, solar energy cannot provide a continuous and reliable power output.

For example, solar energy conversion efficiency is limited. Although solar energy is a very abundant energy source, the conversion efficiency of solar cells is very low, typically between 15% and 20%. This means that most of solar energy cannot be converted into electricity.

For example, solar energy is relatively expensive. Although the cost of solar cells is decreasing with technological advancements, it remains relatively high. This includes the manufacturing and installation costs of the solar panels, as well as substantial maintenance and upkeep expenses.

Furthermore, solar energy storage technology is not yet mature. Because solar energy output is unstable, energy storage technology must be used to store excess solar energy for use throughout the day. Currently, the technology is not mature enough, the construction cost of energy storage facilities is quite high, and the performance and lifespan of energy storage equipment are not optimistic.

In the simplest terms, it is expensive, has many restrictions, is impractical, is not affordable for the general public, and has immature technology, so it is produced in small quantities.

This very thing suddenly became a lifeline, and the person in charge is having a headache just thinking about it.

"This is a matter of great importance, and I will report it to my superiors as soon as possible."

As for how to deal with it next, let the higher-ups worry about it!

June.

The weather suddenly became much hotter, to the point where lying on the ground felt like being burned, and prolonged exposure to the sun could cause sunburn and fainting.

"It's too hot! I can't stand it."

"Even a physical attribute of 1.7 can't withstand it."

"Turn on the air conditioner! Turn on the air conditioner!"

So, some turned on the air conditioning, some went swimming, and some ate popsicles. People sat comfortably under the shade of the trees, feeling that peaceful life had returned.

Meanwhile, local governments funded the construction of solar power plants, working around the clock.

On the other hand, the government posted a notice hoping that players who obtained the title of "Saint" would voluntarily register in the local area.

"The game is over, why are you still doing this..." The uninformed masses didn't take it to heart, only occasionally chatting about it during their leisure time.

Upon hearing the news, Yun Xin went with Xiao Wei to report to the special rescue department the next day.

"Don't bring your family members during working hours," the person in charge said sternly.

"Hello, I am the first player to obtain the 'Saint' title," Yun Xin introduced herself.

Person in charge: ?

Xiao Wei pointed to himself, "The Third Saint."

"We came here to discuss business..." the person in charge realized.

Yun Xin asked, "Who are the second and fourth saints?"

For others, a series of checks must be conducted before discussing confidential matters. Only after confirming that the person's character is sound can the conversation begin.

But Yunxin, just by making phone calls to warn others, has prevented several major disasters. If it weren't for her special abilities, most bosses wouldn't survive more than three months and would have been taken over by the government long ago.

It's fair to say that if she had malicious intentions, she could severely damage the Federation without doing anything.

But she didn't; she remained focused on saving people, which shows her character.

Therefore, the person in charge replied with relief, "The Fourth Saint hasn't contacted the government yet. The Second Saint is a public official, Ge Xi, a spiritual attribute superpower user. He was previously on business trips all over the country, stopping disasters everywhere, and couldn't even guarantee basic sleep time every day. After the game ended, he took a month's leave and rested at home."

Yun Xin asked again, "What is the purpose of contacting the Sage?"

The person in charge looked grave. "The government has secretly sent people to test it, and the energy resources are indeed running out. The impending heatwave disaster requires everyone to work together to find a solution."

"I'm afraid that won't work." Yun Xin briefly described the scene in her dream, "The weather was very hot, so hot it felt like there were ten suns hanging in the sky."

"Without sufficient electricity, people can only rely on their physical strength to endure it."

"Then the river dried up, and even daily drinking water became a problem. Without enough drinking water, life cannot survive, and many people are destined to perish."

The person in charge was shocked by the scene described by Yun Xin and subconsciously looked at Xiao Wei.

To everyone's surprise, Xiao Wei echoed with absolute certainty, "Xinxin had a precognitive dream, so what she said must be true."

The person in charge, "..."

I'm asking you to come up with a solution! Not to fuel your anxiety!

Yun Xin continued, "Dinosaurs went extinct during the Ice Age, and humans were wiped out by abnormally high temperatures. This makes perfect sense. If the evolution game hadn't improved the physical abilities and enhanced the sensory capabilities of some people, humanity would undoubtedly have faced total extinction."

In an instant, the person in charge felt a sense of upheaval.

So, evolution games are a good thing, and they shouldn't have ended so quickly?

How long has the game been over? How many days of peace and quiet have humanity enjoyed?! How could such a crazy conclusion be drawn?!

(End of this chapter)