Chapter Fifty-One: The Earth Is Changing

Back in his dorm room, Chen Bo’s mind was a whirlwind of thoughts, but he was soon yanked back to reality by his live broadcast chat, which was so lively it felt like the chaos could reach the heavens.

“Streamer, you beast! How dare you peep at my goddess while she was bathing? I hate you! I’m switching from fan to hater, no explanation needed.”

“My goddess, my poor goddess... has your purity really been stolen by this shameless streamer? Oh, heavens! Are you blind? Earth, how many eyes have you lost today?”

“Here’s a reward of 888 gold coins for the streamer. As a lifelong bachelor of over thirty years, I utterly despise the streamer’s behavior. Especially when he turned off the stream while peeping—so he could enjoy it alone! Unforgivable!”

“Damn you above, trying to join the streamer in his villainy. I hate you too! Don’t think you can buy me off with your money! My father told me: wealth cannot corrupt, power cannot bend!”

“Bookish Cutie sends 2,333 gold coins to the streamer. Hey, you ‘wealth cannot corrupt, power cannot bend’ comrade above—here’s a hundred bucks, want it?”

“I’ll take it, I’ll take it!”

“Pfft! Didn’t you just say wealth can’t corrupt you? That’s a quick fall from grace. I actually thought you had some backbone.”

“Wait a minute! If I remember right, the goddess Yu Shifei once called the streamer a lecher too. Could it be he’s seen everything of another goddess as well? Damn, my life is in ruins.”

“After reading that, I feel like there’s no love left in this world.”

Watching the barrage of messages flood his screen, Chen Bo cursed himself for his blunder. He’d actually forgotten to turn off the broadcast just now, spilling everything for all to see.

It must have been that idiotic old woman who distracted him. She was so ugly, it had to have dulled his wits. Yes, that must be it. He’d better keep his distance from her from now on—best never to see her again.

The comments were growing more and more outrageous. If he let them keep going, who knew what rumors would result? Chen Bo already foresaw that tonight’s headlines—and tomorrow morning’s too—would be completely dominated by him.

But why, in his heart, did he feel no shame at all? Why did he actually feel a sense of pride? Nonsense! Such thoughts must be banished!

“Dear viewers, please allow me to say a few words! The other day, when I was practicing the Ninefold Killing Fist in the mountains, I happened upon a large lake and saw someone bathing there.”

“There was a waterfall, so the water was splashing everywhere. Aside from seeing two silhouettes, I didn’t see anything else. That’s the truth. I am a pure and upright person—I would never stoop to such sneaky, dishonorable deeds!”

He started with the truth, but by the end Chen Bo was making things up. In his mind, after being single for over twenty years in his last life, and nearly forty years in this one, it was only natural that he might do something like this when his desires boiled over.

Of course, these were things he could only think to himself—never say aloud, especially not in the live chat. Otherwise, he’d be drowned by a sea of spittle.

Chen Bo had spoken with such seriousness and gravity, just like a news anchor. Unfortunately, ninety-nine percent of people flat-out refused to believe him.

“La la la, Power of Demacia! Just passing through, leaving a footprint. Farming experience, farming experience, farming experience. By the way, the streamer’s words are pure nonsense—I absolutely don’t believe him.”

“Trust the streamer, die young. Believe me, I never lie.”

“From the streamer’s explanation just now, the serious look on his face, but his fidgeting fingers and shifty eyes—based on my years of interrogating suspects, he’s definitely lying to us adorable viewers.”

“Ha, if the streamer’s words are true, then pigs can climb trees!”

“Breaking news! Breaking news! Somewhere, a sow has climbed a tree—a miracle not seen in a hundred years of animal history!”

“Streamer, give me back my goddess! I’ve sworn only to marry Xiner the goddess. What am I to do now?”

“No worries, brother above—I have a niece also named Xiner. Why not make do with her?”

“Wow, what does your niece look like? How old is she? What’s her figure like?”

“To the guy matchmaking for his niece, I’ve met her before. Her looks are truly one of a kind. I’ve never seen a human so closely resemble a gorilla—it’s terrifying.”

“Thanks for testing the waters.”

Chen Bo was helpless. He’d explained everything, yet no one believed him. How was it that nowadays, no one would believe the truth, while lies fooled people time and again?

There was only a day and a half left until his life-and-death duel with Chen Long. Subtracting sleep, that meant less than a day.

This would be Chen Bo’s first real battle since crossing over—and of all things, it was a fight to the death, life hanging by a thread. More importantly, Chen Long was a late-stage Flesh Tempering cultivator, while Chen Bo was only at the mid-stage Skin Tempering level.

The gap was enormous. Chen Bo had a sliver of confidence in challenging someone above his level—after all, he was a transmigrator. Surely the protagonist’s halo would grant him some luck, or else what was the point of crossing worlds?

Chen Bo was certain he wouldn’t die. At that moment, his long-silent system suddenly spoke: “If the host dies, the system will automatically select a new host. Please don’t flatter yourself, lest you be disappointed in the future.”

I’m already disappointed right now, okay? Chen Bo’s eyes filled with tears as he clutched his heart, feeling deeply wounded.

Now, with a new martial arts manual in hand, Chen Bo slipped back into his routine. The authorities began messaging him again.

As always, it was Director Xie. This time, the director looked a bit worse for wear. How to describe it? Haggard—that’s the word.

“What’s wrong, Director Xie? Has something happened?” Chen Bo asked with a frown.

He was deeply worried something had gone wrong on Earth. After all, his family was still there. Judging by Director Xie’s haggard face, it couldn’t be anything good.

Director Xie forced a bitter smile. “The order and laws of Earth have started to change.”

“Hm?” Chen Bo was completely confused. “What do you mean, the order and laws have changed?”

“The atomic structures of various substances on Earth are being altered, especially nuclei. Their order is on the verge of collapse. All the world’s nuclear plants and bombs have lost their functions. I fear it won’t be long before Earth undergoes a tremendous upheaval.”

“Whether this change will bring disaster or rebirth, none of us can say.”

Chen Bo was silent for a long time before he replied, “Take care of my family. Do your best, and I’ll do mine too.”

“Thank you.”

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