All the light and shadow drifted away on the wind, then gathered again like a storm, transforming into an entirely new scene—
The earth.
Black churches towered across the Plains.
Crowds sang hymns in unison.
Holy light radiated from deep within the church, illuminating the entire world and protecting all living things.
—This was a civilization of faith.
Everyone held an unwavering belief in the gods.
The gods had created the world and protected all things.
Whenever the civilization fell into hardship, all they had to do was pray with all their hearts and resonate with the gods through their thoughts. Then they would gain great power and overcome every calamity.
Gu Qingshan quietly watched this civilization emerge, develop, and flourish—
Until one day.
The civilization reached its peak.
Guided by divine signs, the church began to turn its gaze beyond the world.
They discovered the world's barrier.
The church heeded the gods' teachings, devoting all its efforts to finding a way to break through the barrier while also making all manner of preparations for war.
And then.
This civilization met its end.
Under the corrosive influence of World Apocalypse Online Extinction, everything was destroyed.
The civilization was utterly wiped out.
Not a flicker of emotion crossed Gu Qingshan's face as he swung his long sword once more.
Divine ability, Reveal!
The light and shadow dispersed, and the religious civilization vanished with them.
Time continued to flow backward.
When the light and shadow gathered again, the earth was gone. Colossal creatures lived in the void.
These were monsters that inhabited the void, each possessing power beyond words.
They were born and grew in the darkness of nothingness, fighting and devouring one another until, at last, the strongest monster emerged—
"Could this be considered a Creator?" Gu Qingshan asked.
"With power