The office was silent.

The incandescent lamps shone on the empty workstation, and the sky outside the window was pitch dark.

Lin Xiao lay on the desk, opened her eyes in a daze, looked around at the strange and familiar environment, and became a little dazed.

The brain was filled with chaotic memories, like a wave surging in a dark sea, and there was a feeling of dizziness.

Lin Xiao held the eaves of the desk with her hands, and finally stabilized her mind, and her eyes fell on the work log opened on the computer screen.

"The closed beta of the card master's guide has been completed, and the server will be shut down before December 1st."

"We apologize for the inconvenience caused to players for this server maintenance, the estimated duration is unknown......

Server... Shut down for maintenance?

The night breeze blew the back of Lin Xiao's neck from the window, stirring up an eerie chill, and a wave of fear inexplicably surged in his heart, and he hurriedly looked down at his palm.

In the center of the palm, there was a black flame mark, still shimmering.

This made Lin Xiao breathe a long sigh of relief.

He wanted to take out his mobile phone to check today's date, and as soon as he took out his mobile phone, the screen lit up with a caller ID.

Lin Xiao relied on muscle memory and quickly connected the phone: "Hey, boss, what's the matter?" ”

The voice of a mature woman sounded on the other end of the phone, with a chuckle that seemed to be nothing, which vaguely made Lin Xiao feel a little familiar, but she couldn't remember where she had heard it for a while.

"You're pretty fast...... Here's the thing, the server maintenance of the Card Master's Guide is handled by you. ”

Lin Xiao was stunned: "I'm not responsible for this part of the work." ”

"Now that there is a shortage of manpower, you don't need any professional skills." The boss said, "Just run the antivirus software." ”

"Antivirus?"

"The server is infected with a virus and can't be restarted, so it can't be updated."

The boss said: "Fortunately, I asked someone to get an antivirus software called [God Destroyer], which can kill viruses and restart the server." It's already installed in the machine room, you can go and run it. ”

The corners of Lin Xiao's mouth twitched: "The name of this antivirus software sounds very unlucky." ”

"No matter how unlucky it is, it's a big deal to change the server, you don't have to worry about it." The boss doesn't care.

"Okay...... I'll go to the computer room now, right? Lin Xiao turned off the computer and pushed away the chair, holding the phone between her shoulders, and got up and said.

"Well, find the main server codenamed [Pangu] and run [God Destroyer]."

The boss whispered: "The Trojan virus has prevented the shutdown of the server, it's really troublesome......"

Lin Xiao suddenly stopped, and her breathing was also tight: "Boss, I want to ask ......"

"Is there a possibility...... I mean, that Trojan virus, is existentially conscious, and he doesn't want the server to shut down? Lin Xiao said nervously.

"You, you've seen too much sci-fi."

The boss sighed, his tone softened, and he smiled:

"There's a movie next weekend and it's been good. You go with me to see it. ”

"But ......"

"Alright, hurry up and go to the computer room!" The boss coldly ordered to turn off the phone.

The night breeze became more and more sluggish, and Lin Xiao felt that the strength was being withdrawn from his body little by little, and sat back in his chair in silence, looking at the ceiling in a daze.

The mobile phone buzzed and vibrate, and Lin Xiao grabbed a straw like a drowning man, and hurriedly picked it up to confirm this information.

The note is a girlfriend, but Lin Xiao doesn't remember that she has ever had a girlfriend, maybe ...... Is it amnesia?

"Why aren't you going home yet?" Girlfriend asked.

"There's something going on with the company."

"Okay."

There was a long silence on the other end, and there was a hidden tenderness in the cold words.

"I'm worried about you."

The power of the passage gradually returned to Lin Xiao's body, and he replied, "I'll be back soon." ”

In a word...... Let's take a look at the computer room first.

Thinking like this, Lin Xiao walked into the computer room where the 'Didi' flashing signal lights were located, several servers were running at the same time, and a computer was placed on the main console.

There was a striking [God Destroying Star .exe] on the computer desktop, and Lin Xiao suddenly had a hunch that as long as he ran this antivirus software, a certain world in his memory would collapse and cease to exist.

But he will also return to the long-awaited peaceful life.

Lin Xiao moved the mouse to the icon of the [God Destroying Star], but his fingers froze, trembling uncontrollably, and he couldn't press it for a long time.

"So, what are you waiting for?" The cold voice of the boss came from the back of his head.

Lin Xiao turned his head and suddenly fell into endless darkness, and he saw many familiar friends or enemies appear in front of him.

They have fallen, they have died, they have become their pillars, or they have sacrificed themselves for the sake of their ideas.

Mammon, Lucifer, Roman, Lu Bu, Xiang Yu, Chiyou, Satan, Kronos......

A girl in a red dress with a heroic high ponytail, a man in a black suit with a cigarette in her mouth, and an energetic girl holding a folder......

Those figures surrounded Lin Xiao, and Lin Xiao could feel their real and enthusiastic heartbeats.

Lin Xiao closed her eyes lightly, and the corners of her mouth gradually hooked up a smile.

Well, the answer is very clear.

What is true is not determined by the outside world.

What I hold onto, what I believe, where I exist, is the truth I touch.

"I'm waiting for ......"

Lin Xiao never smoked, but he took out a lighter from his jacket pocket, as if he knew that he was in a dream and could create the props he wanted.

"A touch of beautiful sci-fi."

Lin Xiao said, throwing the lighter to the computer room.

Thundered!

The computer room exploded, rising brilliant orange firelight, and the deafening crackling sound engulfed the computer room with the raging fire, and the scorching wind agitated behind Lin Xiao.

The entire computer room was annihilated in the explosion, and together with the figures around Lin Xiao, they dispersed into blue information particles and flew in all directions.

And in the boundless darkness, a blue flow of information gradually surged, and a cyberspace was formed around Lin Xiao.

Eventually, the spiritual network forms a vast wilderness,

At the end of the wilderness, a giant dragon covered in red hovered beneath the tree.

The candle dragon opened the shining golden eyes and stared at the insignificant Lin Xiao.

"You're awake, life from another world." Candle Dragon Road.

Lin Xiao walked in the wilderness, gradually approaching the huge candle dragon, raised his head and said:

"How did you know I was coming to another world?"

"I can peek into the human spirit. The flesh lies, but the soul does not. Candle Dragon said.

"Aren't you surprised...... Lin Xiao said, "I mean, when you know that this world is just a game, will you feel angry or something?" ”

The candle dragon showed a humane smile: "Could it be that your dream must be real?" ”

Lin Xiao was stunned: "What do you mean." ”

"You think you come from a higher dimension than this world. But there is also the possibility that the world you live in is not real. ”

"I have dreamed of thousands of worlds when I closed my eyes, and I have seen worlds similar to those in your memory. In my eyes, it's a sub-world that can die out at any moment. ”

Lin Xiao: "It feels like you're playing a game of stacking boxes with me." ”

Candle Dragon: "I just want to say that everything is illusory and meaningless, so your search for the truth is bound to end in disappointment. ”

"That's not right." Lin Xiao retorted: "Before you invited me to come, you clearly told me that you can't calculate my fate!" ”

"So, I'm not a slave to fate, I exist, and I'm going to fight it!"

The candle dragon stared at Lin Xiao and laughed: "Maybe, I'm lying?" ”

Lin Xiao also laughed: "Are you out of words?" ”

No matter what happened in his previous life, in Lin Xiao's eyes, there is only one real world, and that is the current world.

For this reason, he will do whatever it takes to fight towards the end of the world.

"I confess, I really can't predict your fate." Candle Dragon said: "From your memory, I can also make one thing clear - you are the 'variable' of this world, Lin Xiao. ”

Through the debate just now, Lin Xiao was able to confirm that the candle dragon had no malicious intentions, and he could trust the candle dragon now.

"I need to know the truth." Lin Xiao looked up at the candle dragon.

"I'll do my best to tell you everything I know." The candle dragon said slowly.

According to Candle Dragon's narration, Lin Xiao has a more comprehensive understanding of the world.

Back in the primeval era, the five dragons of creation created the world.

Kaos, the "Lord of Time and Nothingness", was born from chaos and established the dimensions of time and space, shaping the initial form of this world.

Then came Ra, the "Lord of the Sun and the Underworld", who incarnated as the sun and became the source of the source of power, bringing the opportunity for life to the world.

Then there is Indra, the "Lord of Nature and the Elements", who created the elements necessary for nature and all things in the world.

Then there is the "Lord of Spirit and Matter", the Candle Dragon, who gives spirit and mind to all things in the world. Although it is a relatively late ancestor, it is able to create a spiritual world in dreams.

In the end, it is Nidhogg, the "Lord of Destruction and Reincarnation".

The black dragon is the terminator of all things, and she exists for only one purpose, to destroy the creation of the rest of the creators and bring about a new reincarnation.

The descendant of the dragon of creation, the dragon, became the overlord of the primeval era.

But as time passed, the world was overwhelmed, and Nidhogg stepped in and personally destroyed the world of the primeval era, ending the age of dragons and ushering in the Middle Ages.

In the Middle Ages, human beings were born. The will of the five creation dragons gave birth to gods who belonged to the five camps, and there were also neutral gods who did not belong to the five camps, such as demon gods born from desires.

The gods are fighting endlessly, and they are about to come to an end like dragons, but the end has come.

It's a supergiant planet.

Self-aware, the power of hitting the earth is enough to destroy the entire world.

The gods joined forces to fight against the giant planet, but to no avail, and the world was destroyed in the event known as Ragnarok.

This destruction was not caused by Nidhogg, so after this destruction of the world, it did not usher in reincarnation as in the primeval era.

The Five Ancestors joined hands again to recreate this world, but it also led to the weakening of their own laws.

Since then, the world has ushered in the human era, but due to the weakening of the law, it has not been able to break through to the eighth order.

Lin Xiao was able to break through the eighth order, firstly, because the end was approaching, and the dragon of creation gradually woke up. Second, it was the dragon of creation who sensed his special aura and took the initiative to lift the shackles of the law.

"So...... You've been watching me? Lin Xiao asked.

Candle Dragon said calmly: "Yes. From the first day you connect to the Source world. ”

Lin Xiao sighed: "Okay, in fact, I can think of it, but I still feel a little uncomfortable." ”

"It's like being used as a pawn?" Candle Dragon saw Lin Xiao's inner thoughts.

"Sort of." Lin Xiao said: "But if I guessed correctly, do you have a request for me now?" ”

The candle dragon bowed his head and said, "That's right. ”

"The world can be destroyed, but not under [the end times]. In the Middle Ages, the gods were the masters of the world, and they were the ones who intercepted the end of the world. And now, it is the era of human beings, so I need human help, Lin Xiao. ”

Lin Xiao was silent for a moment and said, "The gods didn't stop the end of the world...... Can I really do it? ”

"One, I, along with the other three Ancestors, will help you. But Nidhogg's personality is eccentric, and you'll need to reach out to her for help. ”

Candle Dragon said: "Second, I will show you the origin of the [Immortal Bone] on your body. ”

Lin Xiao was slightly stunned.

Candle Dragon: "Before the birth of Kaos, at the beginning of the universe, there were still even older beings. We call it, the Immortal Giant. ”

"After the Immortal Giant fell, her body turned into this universe, but she still has five fragments scattered on this planet, for the sake of [Immortal Bones]."

"You are special, Lin Xiao, I have witnessed you with my own eyes, mobilizing the power of the [Immortal Bones]...... Therefore, it is up to you to control the immortal bones and fight against the apocalypse, and there will be a silver lining! The candle dragon's eyes flickered.

Lin Xiao opened her mouth, felt the weight on her shoulders, and hesitated:

"Having said so much...... The end of the world, in fact, is it a super-giant planet? ”

The candle dragon bowed his head and said, "That planet has an independent consciousness and will destroy any life that comes close. So when she gets closer, it destroys the planet too. ”

Lin Xiao: "Does she have a name, or a number?" ”

Candle Dragon's eyes were deep: "Don't you already know her name?" ”

Lin Xiao was slightly stunned, and said tentatively: "[God Destroying Star]? ”

The antivirus that appeared in my dreams?

Candle Dragon: "That's right. ”

There was too much information to hit Lin Xiao's brain at once.

Lin Xiao took a deep breath and said:

"Wait a minute, I need to clear my mind!"

The candle dragon bowed slightly, calmly entrenched to the side.

Lin Xiao sorted out the information.

First of all, be clear.

It doesn't matter if you're a projection of a higher dimension, or if you're an illusory and meaningless being like the candle dragon's mouth.

It is impossible for you to return to your original world, so protecting this world is a proof of your true existence.

Secondly, the body of [Doomsday] is a super-giant planet, [God Destroyer].

The Star of Destruction, which destroyed the world in the Middle Ages, is now making a comeback.

In order to destroy this super-giant planet, he needs the help of the five Ancestral Dragons.

The candle dragon will help him contact Kaos, Indra, and Ra, but Nidhogg has an odd temper and needs to ask the black dragon for help in person.

Secondly...... He was able to mobilize the power of the Immortal Bone.

And the source of the [Immortal Bones] is the immortal giant who turned into the universe with his body.

"There is one last immortal bone left, and the Middle-earth Alliance will help you get it."

Lin Xiao said in her heart: "So, I need to seek Nidhogg's help before the end comes!" ”

"Where do I go to find Nidhogg?" Lin Xiao looked up at the candle dragon.

"The World Tree."

Candle Dragon said calmly: "There is the beginning of the world, and it is also the end of the world. ”

"I will pass the specific coordinates into your spiritual network, and follow the coordinates to find Nidhogg."

The candle dragon's eyes shimmered.

A soft red light fell into Lin Xiao's body, and Lin Xiao only felt that a map appeared in his mind.

It was the towering World Tree...... It is also the scene I have seen in the card drawing interface of "Card Master's Guide".

The spiritual power that is more powerful than Lucifer's arrogance nourishes Lin Xiao's spiritual world.

Lin Xiao glanced at the candle dragon in surprise, and saw that she nodded slightly, her eyes soft.

"It's part of my power... Have it, Nidhogg, and will believe your word. Candle Dragon said.

Lin Xiao bowed his head seriously, expressed his gratitude, and said, "I have no other questions." ”

"I thought you'd hesitate." Candle Dragon Road.

"Nothing to hesitate about."

Lin Xiao looked up at the dim sky, as if he saw the super-huge god-destroying star that covered the sky and the sun, and was about to hit the earth.

"Isn't it just a rock, watch me blow it up!" Lin Xiao said.

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