In the misty sea fog, on the deck of the ghost ship, Hern Iheroa gazed into the distance, using a brass telescope inlaid with inhuman eyeballs, at a geometrically indefinable outline. He mechanically tore at the rotting fish flesh in his hands, stuffing it into the relatively neat slit in front of his skull, known as the "mouth." At that moment, only two questions occupied Hern's mind. First, when would he find a doctor? Second, what about the remaining 1,278 mouths on his body after he had eaten his fill—"So, doctor, is there... any hope for us?"

When I stand a torpedo boat, you claim to be the truth; when I stand a battleship, who truly holds the truth? Giant ships and cannons are every man's dream; an epic naval battle is the talk of every sailor's life. When you're on this battlefield, with no annoying planes overhead, you only need to concentrate all your energy, facing the enemy warships and firing at full speed; the adrenaline will make you forget your fear. Let's witness the true clash of giant ships and cannons!

Under the extreme test of a post-apocalyptic environment, the survival of human civilization and the choices of humanity—when survival instincts collide with moral bottom lines, when individual strength intertwines with collective destiny, is the apocalypse the end of civilization or the beginning of reconstruction? This novel will explore the survival and transformation of civilization in extreme environments through the intertwining of genetic technology, the struggle for survival, and the struggle of humanity.

II. Worldview Setting

2.1 Doomsday Triggers: Triple Screening

Genetic Virus Outbreak: In 2077, a genetically modified virus called "Crimson Dawn" escapes control, capable of rewriting the genes of almost all organisms, causing terrifying mutations in all life forms worldwide. This virus can infect all life on Earth, including humans, becoming the first screening factor in the collapse of civilization.

A red fog descends: After the virus outbreak, a mysterious red fog appeared in the sky. This fog is actually a "gene filter" from an alien civilization, capable of activating hidden potential in biological gene chains and accelerating biological evolution. However, it also leads to instability in biological genes, causing uncontrolled mutations.

Remnants of nuclear winter: In an effort to control the spread of genetic viruses, governments worldwide launched "Project Ice," using biotechnology-based "freezing bombs" to turn low-lying areas of the world into ice ages, triggering a global nuclear winter. Residual radiation caused some areas to become "dead zones," but it also gave rise to the rare resource "radioactive nuclei."

Supernatural phenomena have revived, the gates of hell have opened, and the mortal realm overlaps with reality. Ancient taboos have become the laws of survival, the thousand-year-old sorcerer has awakened, and hundreds of ghosts roam the human world at night. Strange arts, forbidden spells, folk tales, urban legends... the Bureau of Abnormal Creatures Investigation, the Foundation for Containing the Strange, the Revelation Society... Coffin, Nuo, Liang, Ling, Di, Qi, Yong, Shi—the eight gates of folk burial. The coffin is the first of the eight gates. The movement of carrying a coffin is forbidden by the supernatural. ... "Ji Yun, I've never heard you say what your family does." "We do a small business in the town." "What kind of business is so mysterious?" "We run a coffin shop." "..." PS. If you're looking for something to read, check out the 3 million+ pent-up books "Cataclysmic Card King" and "Mechanical Alchemist."

In the vast universe, countless planets have each developed their own cultivation systems.

Magic, martial arts, mechanical ascension, cultivation, spirits, insectoids, orcs, elves...

On each planet, those who cultivate their main system to the point of breaking through the barrier can enter the vast universe. Here, countless races coexist, and to survive, one must compete for resources, improve strength, and strive to be the first.

On the planet Daxia, where the cultivation system of Ghost Masters is chaotic, young Zhong Jiu awakens the lowest level of white talent. Guided by the "system that is not a system", he embarks on a path of reorganizing the cultivation system and ascending to the heavens on his own.

The Ghost Master system, the Beast Tamer system, the Ghost Beast Cultivation system, the Demon Clan Cultivation system... the cultivation system, is it a hundred flowers blooming, or a single flower standing out?

Earth Arc (First million words, completed!)

The Myriad Races of the Universe: Northern Star Region (In Progress...)

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Dear Father Moran Anderson: Congratulations! Although you never smoked, you have been fortunate enough to be diagnosed with lung cancer at an age when your soul is still fresh. Unfortunately, your business of raising "Children of Hell" is not yet complete, and this Duke has been forced to invoke the "delayed death" clause. After all, these slippery little creatures are far less cuddly than they appear. Please ensure that they are regularly fed with delicious souls, whether human, demonic, or angelic. Don't forget to abide by the "Heaven-Hell Truce" and the "Exorcist Association Management Act." You wouldn't want Michael, Gabriel, and the others to know about our transaction, would you? If you have any further questions, you can consult this Duke directly in Hell. I look forward to the day when I can personally harvest your soul. ———Lucifer, the Arrogant Duke, you are trustworthy...

Nie Weiyang, male, half-vampire, never-hidden number one on the battle power rankings, former assassin now Paladin, defender of Zhongzhou, player, world boss... To be honest, I don't have much personal work, mainly responsible for rescuing people, killing people, leaping and slashing evil gods, and saving the world. "...They say you have a moral level beyond the current era, and will even save obedient enemies from danger. Is that true?" "It's just a win-win situation." "So how do those dangers come about?" "It's just a matter of time." "Then... what if the enemy refuses to repent?" "Refuse to repent?" Nie Weiyang smiled kindly, his sharp fangs flashing with a cold light. "—Wouldn't that be wonderful?"

After traveling to a wasteland ravaged by infected bodies and plagued by natural disasters, Cheng Ye became a border inspector in Xingfu City.

Every survivor who wants to join Happy City must be carefully questioned and examined to prevent infected people from mixing in.

But soon, Cheng Ye discovered that these infected bodies were completely different from what he had imagined!

There are deathrattle tentacles here that can bring people back to life and keep them alive through obsession.

There was an instantaneous spread of dead dandelions covering an area of ​​two kilometers.

There are fiery sunflowers that release biodeconstruction rays that melt everything.

And the Smiling Mandala, which makes creatures laugh and makes them stronger...

What, you want me to check these monsters?

Fortunately, Cheng Ye obtained a special civilization collector.

As long as the biological cooperation is high enough, you can search and copy its information, items, skills, attributes, abilities, facilities...

Even if the search fails, you can still accumulate action points to provide materials to upgrade items, equipment, and shelters.

Wait, how can I search for my spouse?

Looking at the city lord's wife who appeared in front of him, Cheng Ye was dumbfounded!

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Keywords: wasteland, shelter, farming, stockpiling supplies, technology tree...

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Ruan Hu became a demon. He turned into a beast on the ridge of the palace, staring at the mortals all day long.

On the first day, he watched the emperor listen to the poem in the imperial garden.

On the second day, he watched the emperor watch the dance and listen to the music in the palace.

The emperor changed beauties one after another, and they had fun every night.

His words could decide life and death, and he could take and give.

On the fourth day, Ruan Hu pushed the emperor into the lake.

He became the emperor.