A Young Man with a Turbulent Fate

Chapter 72 A Young Man with a Turbulent Fate

Everything is about to return to square one —

The Black God's declaration swept across the entire Blue Star Federation like a thunderclap, causing this long-silent land to boil over. This meant that the Black God was determined to annihilate all of humanity, reducing everything to nothingness before starting anew. The truth behind the civilizational gap that had plagued the Federation for thousands of years seemed to be about to be unveiled in this storm.

Inside the top-secret council chamber of the Blue Star Federation, the atmosphere was so heavy it was almost frozen. Federation high-ranking officials and top experts gathered here, their eyes brimming with barely suppressed excitement, their breathing rapid and heavy, their eyes bloodshot, their gazes fixed intently on Jiang Lan's memory livestream.

Is the truth about the civilizational break finally about to be revealed? Will the mystery that has plagued generations of the Federation and consumed hundreds of years of research truly be revealed in Jiang Lan's fragmented memories?

To wipe out all of humanity and start anew—in this way, the culprit who brought civilization to an abrupt end four thousand years ago is undoubtedly the Black God! This realization made it impossible for anyone present to remain calm.

Generation after generation of the Federation has never ceased its pursuit of its origins, never given up on exploring the catastrophe that occurred on Earth four thousand years ago. Yet, for hundreds of years, countless experts have devoted their lives to this research, but the results have remained elusive. These repeated failures have gradually eroded the researchers' confidence, and some have even begun to doubt whether the path of memory exploration can truly lead to the truth.

At this moment, Jiang Lan's memory livestream finally gave them a glimmer of hope. Perhaps today, the age-old mystery that had plagued the Federation for thousands of years would finally be solved. This news spread like wildfire to every corner of the Federation, plunging the entire Federation into unprecedented fervor and agitation.

Coming to his senses, the Federation leader suppressed his excitement, his voice trembling slightly, and solemnly instructed the experts present: "Immediately debug all systems. The following memory fragments will be recorded in the Federation's history; absolutely no mistakes are allowed!"

"This time, we might really find the truth." A white-haired expert murmured, tears welling up in his eyes. "If it weren't for Jiang Lan's appearance, the Federation would have been groping in the dark for who knows how long before it could reach the truth about the civilization gap."

Jiang Lan's value to the entire Federation is immeasurable.

"The Black God created humanity, but then destroyed it with his own hands, causing everything to start anew, which is why we know nothing about the catastrophe that occurred on Earth four thousand years ago."

The experts began to discuss the matter, their words filled with emotion and excitement. Several elderly experts were even moved to tears—they had dedicated their entire lives to the exploration of memory, and now they had finally glimpsed the edge of the mystery. Their feelings were beyond words.

Meanwhile, major media outlets across the Federation were once again abuzz with excitement. Although the truth behind the civilization gap was not yet fully confirmed, everyone assumed that it was inextricably linked to the Black God, and related information had been largely corroborated. To grab attention and capitalize on this wave of public interest, a barrage of sensational headlines bombarded the Federation's entire internet.

[Jiang Lan! The hope of the Federation! The truth behind the civilization gap will soon be revealed in the Memory Livestream!]

[Black God: Creator of humanity, and also the culprit behind humanity's extinction!]

[The millennia-old mystery is finally seeing the light of day; the answer the Federation has been searching for for generations is within reach!]

[Shocking! A problem that has baffled the Federation for centuries has been solved by a young man!]

[Jianglan Memory Livestream: Witness the ultimate truth of human civilization!]

The comments section of the live stream was also buzzing with discussion among netizens.

"The Dark God wants to wipe out all of humanity and start all over again! Could it be that Jiang Lan ultimately failed to stop him, causing the great civilizational collapse of that year?"

"With the Black God's strength, Jiang Lan might not be able to contend with him. After all, it is said that the Black God can move stars with a mere gesture."

"Yes, he can move stars hundreds of light-years away at will. No matter how strong Jiang Lan is, he probably can't match him."

"We are witnessing history firsthand; the truth about the breakdown of human civilization is about to be revealed in our generation!"

At this moment, Jiang Lan's memory live stream room had already attracted over 100 million viewers, an unprecedented phenomenon since the Federation's memory live stream room opened. Moreover, the number of viewers continued to increase, and even the Federation system, which was known for never making mistakes, was gradually showing signs of overload.

The gaze shifted to the Li Group, where the atmosphere in the conference room was solemn. The head of the Li Group, the Li family patriarch, sat at the head of the table, his expression grave as he spoke: "Jiang Lan is now the most watched figure in the Federation, even enjoying the favor of the head of state. I have received information that the head of state has already arranged for the two young women beside him to receive the benefits of A-level memory users. If we can cultivate a good relationship with him, it will undoubtedly bring immeasurable benefits to our Li Group."

His gaze fell on the young man beside him, and his tone was serious: "Yi'er, you are also a memory user, and you have obtained S..."

Level 1 rating. Once Jiang Lan's memory exploration is complete, you will be the one to approach him. Remember, under no circumstances should you offend him.

Upon hearing this, Li Yi's expression instantly shifted between light and dark, his heart filled with resistance—asking him to curry favor with Jiang Lan? This was simply a ridiculous joke!

Meanwhile, in the conference room of the Kurama Group, a completely different scene unfolded. Kurama Mitsusei sat upright, his eyes gleaming with ambition, and said in a deep voice, "Jiang Lan will undoubtedly become a prominent figure in the Federation in the future, and may even wield the highest power in the Federation. If we can establish a relationship with him, our Kurama Group will surely replace the Li Group and firmly sit on the throne of the Federation's number one conglomerate!"

As one of the major conglomerates in the Federation, the Kurama Conglomerate has been consistently overshadowed by the Li Conglomerate for many years. If it could gain Jiang Lan's favor, it would surely receive strong support from the Federation and completely reverse the situation. After speaking, Kurama Kousei looked at the girl beside him, his tone gradually softening.

"Neiyin, once Jiang Lan's memories are explored, all the major conglomerates will be vying to win him over. At that time, I hope you can represent the Kurama Conglomerate to show him goodwill. Dad knows that you have admired Jiang Lan ever since you saw his memories. So, if you can get together with him, your mother and I will definitely give you our full support."

If Jiang Lan were present, he would immediately recognize this girl as Kurama Nene, the cat from the Extreme Fox Clan. Hearing her father's words, Kurama Nene blushed slightly, lowered her head shyly, and softly scolded, "Dad, what are you saying—" She truly admired Jiang Lan, but she hadn't expected her parents to have seen through her little thoughts. Kurama Mitsusei and his wife, Kurama Irumi, exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with a smile of satisfaction.

The scene returns to fragments of memory. After the Dark God manipulated Antares's shift, a bizarre event occurred: all the humans corresponding to the constellation Scorpio descended into a frenzy of self-destruction. The Dark God seemed to be able to control the will of humanity by manipulating the galaxy's rotation, forcing them to end their own lives. Following this trend, humanity will face extinction one by one, according to the order of the constellations.

A cataclysmic disaster has loomed over all of humanity. In a short period, countless people have committed suicide under mysterious circumstances. The police have exhausted their efforts in the investigation, yet they have been unable to find any clues. In an instant, the world has been plunged into unprecedented panic. People around us are falling one after another. No one can remain calm. An atmosphere of fear and despair hangs over everyone's heart like a dark cloud.

The viewers in the live stream felt a chill run down their spines as they witnessed the Black God's terrifying methods. Was this the true terror of a creator god—the power to annihilate millions of humans with a mere gesture? Jiang Lan, how could he possibly stop him?

During this chaotic period, Ryo Ashihara's fate once again plummeted—his new girlfriend, who happened to be a Scorpio, was also not spared and became a victim of this catastrophe. This young man, whose life had always been filled with misfortune, had finally had his long-dormant heart touched again, only to experience the pain of losing his lover once more, making him arguably the most "tragic" character.

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