Apocalyptic Wasteland Simulator-Chapter 324 - 319: The God Who Spreads Hope

With the collective collapse of the army from the City of No Night, the atmosphere within the camp became both tense and exhilarating.

The ordinary people who had just obtained power looked at the dramatic scene before them, their courage soaring.

"We can't miss this opportunity!" the young man who had been beaten nearly to death but had now gained tremendous strength was the first to shout. "They oppress us every day! Now is the time to strike back!"

The crowd responded enthusiastically, their emotions running high. In an instant, war cries echoed throughout the camp as the anger these oppressed people had accumulated erupted like a volcano. They used the strange powers they had just mastered to charge at the collapsed soldiers from the City of No Night.

Blood instantly spread through the mire. Paralyzed by the abrupt physiological changes, the soldiers were powerless to resist. Their screams echoed continuously as rainwater mixed with blood, staining the camp a bizarre color.

Of course, the resisting civilians were not without injury. In fact, the number of them who were injured or killed far exceeded that of the armed soldiers.

Even so, because the number of truly skilled fighters among the soldiers was so small, the commoners could not be stopped. Despite suffering heavy casualties, they had been pushed into a killing frenzy.

Soon, the battle reached its end. Screams rose and fell, but their sound was muffled by the torrential rain and did not travel far.

Meanwhile, the female general was captured alive and brought before Chen Pingchuan.

Chen Pingchuan looked at the disheveled female captain in front of him, and a ripple stirred in his heart. She was none other than Nightingale, the woman who had once planned to leave with him.

It was just that due to unforeseen circumstances, they had ended up going their separate ways.

Chen Pingchuan looked at the bedraggled Nightingale before him, his heart filled with a mix of complex emotions.

The woman who once gazed at him with such resolve, wanting to follow him out of this Dark World, was now being presented before him as a captive enemy.

Nightingale slowly raised her head, her gaze meeting Chen Pingchuan's. A complex mix of emotions flitted through her eyes: surprise, indignation, but mostly, sheer resolve.

"I never thought I'd see you again under these circumstances." Nightingale's voice was hoarse, rainwater trickling down her cheeks.

"I also didn't expect we would meet this way," Chen Pingchuan's tone carried a touch of regret.

"I have no regrets." Nightingale bit her lip, and it was unclear if she was telling Chen Pingchuan or herself.

Upon hearing this, Chen Pingchuan simply murmured, "Hm." Then he gently waved his hand, and the ropes binding Nightingale automatically fell away.

"In this world, if you want to survive, you must stand with the strong," Chen Pingchuan said, his eyes like torches as he stared straight into Nightingale's. "And right now, I am the strong one.

"You will stay by my side for now. Of course, if you would rather die, that is also an option." 𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚

Nightingale remained silent. She knew Chen Pingchuan wasn't threatening her, but simply stating a fact.

At that moment, the sounds of battle within the camp gradually quieted down. The torrential rain also disappeared without a trace, as if it had all been but a dream.

This short yet intense battle had exacted a painful price from both sides. The commoners who had just gained power, though victorious, had also suffered heavy casualties. They surrounded Chen Pingchuan, their eyes filled with a mixture of confusion and hope for the future.

"What do we do next?" someone asked in a low voice.

Chen Pingchuan looked around at the people struggling through hardship.

"From here, the road you take is your own choice. I have planted the seeds of hope for you; the rest is up to you.

"Of course, while the choice is yours, should you commit unjust deeds, these abilities will also leave you."

Hearing Chen Pingchuan's words, the crowd looked at each other. Some showed hesitation, as the future was uncertain in this cruel world. Others, however, clenched their fists, their eyes shining with determination, resolute in their decision to forge a different life with this hard-earned power.

Chen Pingchuan observed their reactions and nodded slightly before turning to leave.

After a moment of thought, Nightingale quickly followed. Although Chen Pingchuan hadn't said much, she knew what she had to do.

Yang Jian also followed Chen Pingchuan out of the camp, his heart heavy with complex emotions.

The three of them left the outer district of the City of No Night. Along the way, they witnessed more of the world's wounds and suffering.

In a small town devastated by war, survivors struggled to stay alive amidst the ruins, with barely enough food to eat or clothes to wear.

Chen Pingchuan did not say much, simply using his power once more to scatter points of hopeful light onto the people.

As the motes of light merged into their bodies, the townspeople were shocked to find themselves growing stronger, able to perceive hidden energy fluctuations around them.

Their eyes lit up with new hope, and they thanked Chen Pingchuan with tears of gratitude. He merely advised them to use this power wisely before continuing on his way.

Wherever he went, Chen Pingchuan brought power to the oppressed dregs of society.

At a mine controlled by dark forces, miners toiled daily under unbearable conditions, their lives like flickering candles in the wind.

Chen Pingchuan's arrival was like a ray of dawn piercing through the darkness. He gave the miners the power to resist, watching as they rose up and soundly defeated the overseers and minions of the dark forces who had oppressed them.

Of course, Chen Pingchuan's actions drew the attention of various powers. Unfortunately, no one had the mind to deal with him right now.

After all, eliminating a God-level powerhouse like him would require an immense amount of resources. In the midst of this great upheaval, the costs far outweighed the benefits.

As Chen Pingchuan continued his journey, sowing power wherever he went, the common people began to awaken. The flames of rebellion quietly spread in the shadows.

However, the state of the world was becoming increasingly complex. In this chaotic era, various powers grew restless, engaging in open and covert struggles for profit and influence.

The Great Ming Empire's Genetic Warrior faction, as the world's ostensible rulers, were also the most direct victims of this phenomenon. The powers of all their ruling figures plummeted drastically, making it a challenge to maintain even basic governance.

The Celestial Palace remained inert, secretly monitoring the movements of all other factions. They feared Chen Pingchuan's actions could trigger a domino effect, leading to the complete collapse of world order and threatening the very foundation of their rule.

The Southern Alliance, however, was ambitious. Taking advantage of the fact that their Beast Tamers were unaffected by the rain due to the Blood Beast Ban, they continuously expanded their military, annexing surrounding forces and attempting to rise quickly in the chaos to become the new world's masters.