A Dish Best Served Cold (The Man In Rage)

Naturally, Ye Fan had no idea about the decisions made at the International Martial Arts Union meeting.

At this moment, he was wandering between the grand mountains and rivers of China.

In just a few short months, Ye Fan had almost traveled to every corner of China.

He had been to Jiangbei and Jiangdong.

Even Xemrich and the three provinces of Durbaine bore the footprints of Ye Fan.

However, the person Ye Fan was looking for was still nowhere to be found.

At this point, half a year had already passed since Ye Fan left the secret realm of India.

As for the extent of the international situation's development, Ye Fan was completely in the dark.

He often saw in the news that major countries are vigorously developing their space exploration programs, with a large number of spaceships being built. Moreover, as countries around the world were stockpiling food, it led to a soaring increase in grain prices globally within half a year.

Through various clues, Ye Fan also faintly sensed something unusual.

Ah, that means that the top brass from various countries has already started preparing for the end of days.

But in this vast world, there are billions of people.

When the end of days arrived, how many people would be fortunate enough to board Noah's Ark?

When the time comes, I'm afraid that the countless ordinary people will be the only ones to perish alongside the Earth.

As the saying goes, "When the nation prospers, the people suffer."

When the kingdom falls, the people suffer.

In times of world peace, it is the vast majority of people who do the hardest work, yet receive the smallest wages.

And those affluent elites enjoy a luxurious lifestyle in the comfort of their homes. It is a lifestyle that ordinary people can hardly achieve in their entire lives.

The day of the apocalypse marks the obliteration of the vast majority of the populace, reduced to mere ashes. Yet, the privileged elites who are high above the rest, are still able to escape Earth on spaceships, securing a glimmer of hope for survival.

Is this fair?

This is so unfair!

But Ye Fan had no choice.

In the end, his abilities were limited.

On the day of the apocalypse, all he could protect were merely the friends and family by his side.

Huh... This world is truly cruel.

Ye Fan didn't have time to be sentimental, so he continued on his journey to find his wife.

During this period, the martial arts worlds of various countries were methodically advancing their plans to destroy Universe Tree.

Even Ye Fan, who was thousands of miles away, saw a mushroom cloud rising from the distant east.

The news reported it as a nuclear test.

But Ye Fan could guess that it must be that humans had used nuclear bombs on Universe Tree.

"But, it's too late, far too late."

"If a seed has just begun to sprout, it can still be destroyed by human force."

"Now, it's almost impossible."

Ye Fan felt a wave of emotion in his heart.

No one could be blamed for this matter.

After all, when faced with the unknown, no one could make the right decision at the first instance.

Even Ye Fan believed that Universe Tree would not pose a significant threat to humanity at the beginning.

But by the time they learned of its capabilities and tried to take action, it was already too late.

Hence, Ye Fan just sighed and continued his search for Qiu Mucheng.

No matter where he traveled across the nation, no matter how far he searched across the land, it was as if Qiu Mucheng had simply evaporated from the face of the earth. Surprisingly, there was not a shred of news.

"Oh, Mucheng, where should I go to find you?"

At the peak of the high mountain, Ye Fan tilted his head towards the sky and let out a long, mournful sigh.

Beneath Mount Kransbay.

There were towering trees that reach the sky.

Within a kilometer radius of this massive tree, the branches were lush and the leaves were dense. Exotic flowers and unusual plants compete for attention with their vibrant colors and unique beauty. However, beyond this one kilometer, there was nothing but barren hills and desolate wilderness.

The wind was biting cold, and the heavy snow filled the sky.

The pure white snow blanketed the entire land.

Indeed, it was as if all the birds had vanished over the mountains, and human traces had disappeared from the myriad paths!

In the midst of this boundless snowstorm, a slender figure quietly emerged, treading through the snow. His direction was precisely where Universe Tree stood.

Meanwhile, under Universe Tree, countless wooden houses and tents stood side by side.

However, these camps were basically empty now.

Many things were covered in a thick layer of yellow soil.

Only the two camps closest to Universe Tree still retained some signs of human activities.

At this moment, the sun had already set.

The entire place was shrouded in complete darkness.

Gaius lit a bonfire outside, gathered a few young women in his arms, and sat down by the fire to brew tea.

However, those few young women might had been worn out by Gaius during the day. They didn't sit for long before they returned to their rooms to rest.

"What a pity. There's not even a single person to share a drink with me in this vast world."

With a sigh, Gaius felt a profound sense of loneliness and solitude.

"Hahaha..."

"The great Gaius carries beauties in his arms, and has many more inside the house."

"With so many girls for company, how can you still feel lonely?"

"Where does someone like me who is alone and without family, even begin to complain?"

Beneath Universe Tree, the laughter of a man echoed.

Gaius had known this person for a long time.

After all, ever since the powerhouses of various nations withdrew from here, this person stayed behind to guard Universe Tree day and night. "Those women, with their crass beauty, can only soothe the loneliness of my body. How can they fill the emptiness of my soul?"

"This d*mn world is truly suffocating!"

"Life was much more enjoyable back when I was fighting alongside Dragon Master against Chu Sect."

With a sigh, Gaius picked up the wine jug and took a long, satisfying gulp.

I intended to drown my sorrows in alcohol, but it only made me feel more upset.

"Come here, little fella, join your Grandpa Gaius for a drink."

Gaius tossed the wine jug over.

After receiving it, the man walked over, sat down by the bonfire, and started chatting with Gaius.

"I remember, your name is Zhang Nanhai, right?"

"Say, all your warriors have left, so what are you still doing here?"

"Why not hurry back and prepare an escape route? That way, when the end of the world comes, you might secure a place on that 'Noah's Ark'," Gaius asked as he was puzzled. However, Zhang Nanhai shook his head. "There are eight billion people on Earth. No matter how many spaceships we build, how many people do you think we can actually take?

"The privileged ones secure their survival with tickets to live on in disgrace, but what about the countless ordinary people?

"Who really cares about their fate anyway?

"So you're just going to stay here while waiting to die with them?" Gaius couldn't understand.

Zhang Nanhai continued to shake his head. "Of course not."

"However, War God said that Universe Tree is not from the mortal world. Therefore, it cannot be removed by the power of ordinary people.

"I have been thinking, since this Universe Tree is so extraordinary, it must surely embody even more profound laws of the universe."

"So, I came here to observe Universe Tree.

"I simply wish to seek inspiration from its patterns, quality, and growth, which may enlighten me to create an extraordinary formation," Zhang Nanhai slowly explained.

Adam couldn't help but laugh. "Stop bragging. Mysteries of the universe and laws of nature, huh? You can't even figure out how to please women, yet you're trying to understand the secrets of the universe?" Gaius snorted as he felt that Zhang Nanhai was just bragging.

"You folks from China sure love to brag."

"Our Dragon Master is also Chinese, and he loves to boast. Besides, he is quite pretentious too!

"I remember back then, he was just a teenager who had barely grown into his own skin, and yet, he told me he was going to take down Chu Sect."

"So, tell me how much he likes to brag?"

Gaius laughed as he drank his wine.

Zhang Nanhai retorted, "Even Newton was only in his twenties when he discovered the fundamental law of universal gravitation by observing an apple tree. "Through observing insects, Darwin discerned the natural law of survival of the fittest, where creatures compete and only the most suited survive.

"Since this Universe Tree is a divine tree, why can't I comprehend more profound laws of the universe from it?

"The array I created is based on the principles of the Five Elements of Heaven and Earth.

"Only I can comprehend the more profound laws of the universe, and naturally, I can create more powerful formations.

"I may be able to fight Universe Tree.

"When the time comes, these countless ordinary people will also have the right to survive the apocalypse."

Zhang Nanhai's eyes were burning bright. In his gaze, Gaius saw both hope and ambition.

"Enough about me, let's talk about you.

"Why don't you leave?

"Isn't the city much more lively than this place? Zhang Nanhai asked Gaius.

Gaius laughed and said, "The reason I'm staying here is quite simple."

"Dragon Master has instructed me to stand guard here.

"Of course, I'll stay put."

"Are you staying until the end of the world?" Zhang Nanhai asked.