Team Reorganization; Creation Pearl Upgrades Again

While everyone cheered and jumped for joy, Lin Chen stroked his chin, lost in thought.

"The Creation Crystal... can actually awaken an S-rank ability directly?"

Liu Feifei became the first S-class superhuman he had personally witnessed and created since his rebirth.

In his past life, he had never heard the name "Liu Feifei" among the top experts or in any major events. Perhaps she died young in bloodshed and chaos; perhaps she survived by chance but always hid herself and never showed her talent... Or perhaps, it was this Creation Crystal that he handed over at this moment, like a pebble thrown into the river of fate, that created ripples and quietly rewrote the otherwise dim trajectory of this woman?

Just as his emotions were churning and his thoughts were racing, a gentle, clear message, which was definitely not from his own mind, appeared in his mind:

"Creation Crystals guarantee the awakening of at least A-level abilities. The manifestation of higher-level abilities stems from the user's own latent talents and soul essence; the crystals merely serve to stimulate and guide them."

This information instantly cleared up his doubts.

"Hey...are you...already awake?"

Lin Chen suppressed his turbulent thoughts and tried to ask himself a question deep within his heart, with a hint of expectation.

That mysterious and unpredictable Primordial Creation Pearl, which has been bound to his soul since his rebirth... Could it be that its consciousness has awakened?

However, the bead left only this explanation before falling silent again, continuing to hang silently in the void of his soul like an unchanging star, offering no further response.

But Lin Chen's mind was already made up.

What I just experienced was neither an illusion nor a mechanical rule prompt. That kind of "information" that directly touches the core of one's thinking carries an indescribable "sense of presence."

He didn't delve any deeper, suppressing his surging thoughts.

As the last person finished absorbing the energy and the light around them gradually faded, the entire fifteenth-floor hall seemed to be completely illuminated by an invisible yet vibrant "hope".

The air was filled with excitement, joy, and the faint fluctuations of nascent power. One hundred and fifty-nine people, without a single failure, all successfully awakened their supernatural abilities!

At the very least, they are at least A-level with considerable potential, while only Liu Feifei is at S-level.

More than a hundred eyes were now focused on Lin Chen.

The composition of his gaze has completely changed: the initial fear, probing, calculation, and flattery have faded away in a very short time, turning into genuine trust, natural intimacy, and a subtle dependence like a fledgling returning to its nest.

The subtle, soul-level influence of the Creation Crystal, combined with the absolute power Lin Chen displayed and the hope for survival he provided, is rapidly weaving a new and strong bond.

"Alright, it's getting late." Lin Chen softened his voice. "Everyone should get some rest. Having just acquired superpowers, both our bodies and minds need time to adjust. We'll discuss how to use and improve them tomorrow; we'll take it slowly."

His words were both an instruction and a reassurance.

Although everyone was still in shock, the fear, hunger, and exhaustion of the past two days washed over them like a tidal wave. Soon, with the coordination of Li Ya, Su Yun, and others, everyone found temporary beds and settled down one after another.

Although the presidential suite is spacious, it still feels crowded to accommodate so many people.

Lin Chen calmly took out many brand-new, thick mattresses, clean blankets, bottled water, and plenty of food from the space to ensure that everyone had at least a place to lie down, water to drink, and that no one would go hungry.

Such meticulous and thoughtful arrangements silently reinforced everyone's sense of belonging.

Exhausted, the girls, in a relatively safe environment and with basic survival guarantees, tidied themselves up briefly and fell into a deep sleep almost as soon as their heads hit the pillow.

Many of them even had a relaxed smile on their lips—this was the first time since the blood rain had fallen that they had been able to let down their guard and sleep so peacefully.

Su Yun took the initiative to lead Zhou Xiaomin and Zhang Jing to the corridor room on the fourteenth floor to stand guard.

Lin Chen and Li Ya chose a suite near the stairwell on the fifteenth floor. This location was crucial, allowing them to provide support to those going up and down at any time and control the entrance to this floor.

As for the presidential suite where Liu Feifei was staying?

The twins, Jiang Yingxue and Jiang Yingyue, squeezed in with smiles on their faces, ostensibly to "talk to Sister Feifei," but in reality, their big eyes sparkled with curiosity and admiration at the prospect of reuniting with their idol and facing an S-class superhuman.

"Sister Feifei, I loved watching your dramas when I was in high school! I even had a poster of you on my bedside table!"

You look even better in person than on camera!

Liu Feifei debuted early and has seen many people like this who are obsessed with celebrities.

Facing two enthusiastic girls of similar age, he forced a smile in return, but his mind was unusually clear: in this apocalyptic purgatory, the past stardom and fan adoration had long since become as insignificant as dust, and might even have become a burden.

To be alive, to be accepted, and to gain such immense power is already a great blessing from fate—or rather, a "luck" bestowed upon us by that man that we must hold onto tightly.

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Lin Chen was now alone in his suite with Li Ya.

The door closed, shutting out the outside world. Li Ya naturally leaned against him, her soft body nestled against him—no words were needed; the tacit understanding born from sharing life and death and entrusting each other with their backs had already connected their hearts in countless moments of fighting side by side.

After some tenderness and intimacy, the two washed away their fatigue and dust.

At this moment, Li Ya was lying quietly on his firm chest, breathing evenly and deeply, as if she had fallen into a half-dream. Only the occasional trembling of her eyelashes revealed that she was not completely asleep and was in a relaxed state.

Lin Chen, though his eyes were closed, was fully conscious and "busy" with his work.

His consciousness sank into the inner space of the Primordial Creation Pearl, like a diligent gardener, "moving" in the corpses of the zombies he had cleaned up in the art academy and killed in the hotel, one by one, and neatly stacking them next to the increasingly robust Creation Tree that emitted a hazy halo.

The roots of the World Tree, as if possessing life and perception, gently extend out, like a mother's arms, softly entwining those lifeless shells.

In just three breaths, the zombie corpse was completely absorbed, and Lin Chen then sent the absorbed corpse back into his ability space. He would dispose of it later when the opportunity arose.

Based on the patterns he had previously discovered, he deployed a total of about 10,000 zombie corpses today.

The moment the last corpse was completely transformed and absorbed—

A gentle wave of information flowed in, like a warm current, naturally entering Lin Chen's heart:

[Primordial Creation Pearl - Bound to Host's Soul - Current Level: Level 4]

Potential Development: Consumes energy to randomly develop a new S-level ability.

Superpower Sublimation: You can accumulate one "Targeted Enhancement" opportunity every 7 days. You can consume this opportunity to directly enhance any existing superpower by level 1 (this function shares a cooldown with "Potential Development", and you can only choose one of them per cycle).

The Foundation of the World: The Pearl already contains the seeds of the fundamental laws of the "New World," and its internal space is currently expanding steadily to 400 square kilometers (approximately the area of ​​two Guangzhou cities).

Creation Spring: Daily production of Creation Crystals: 100 (After use, it can awaken at least Grade A superpowers and become loyal to the host).

New Feature: Spring of Life (Beginner): Can condense and produce 1 Life Crystal per day (Upon use, it can enhance the level of life essence, improve basic physique, lifespan potential, energy affinity, and loyalty to the host. Current effect cap: S-rank life form.)

Level Restriction: The host's highest level of ability cannot exceed the current level of the Primordial Creation Pearl.

Lin Chen subconsciously glanced at the glowing hands of the antique wall clock: 23:13.

"Finally... the upgrade was completed before the midnight update."

His consciousness also "looked" into the space—

Sure enough, with the upgrade, the spatial scope expanded exponentially once again! The terrain that was once just a ditch and a dirt slope has now transformed into a clear, flowing stream and rolling, lush hills. The light between heaven and earth seems brighter and softer, and the air is even fresher.

A nascent "world" quietly resides deep within his soul.

With a thought, he carefully stored away the 100 Creation Crystals that had just appeared after the upgrade that day. Then, his attention fell on the newly appeared crystal, which had a similar texture to the Creation Crystals but a completely different aura—

Its entire body radiates a warm, milky-white glow, and its interior seems to pulsate with life. It feels warm to the touch, making one feel more intimate and at peace than the Creation Crystal.

Lin Chen's consciousness gently "grasped" the [Life Crystal], carefully sensing the peculiar fluctuations flowing within it.

"Life level... a fundamental improvement..." he murmured to himself, lost in thought. "Does it affect lifespan? Resilience? Basic attributes? Or... something more fundamental, like... expanding evolutionary potential?"

Some speculations based on his past life experiences and his understanding of this life began to emerge and collide in his mind.

This newly discovered crystal may signify a more profound and fundamental path of enhancement than simply granting superpowers.