Zhang Chen was stunned by the scenes before him.
How was this different from the legends?
And judging by their behavior, these people didn't seem to be coerced or forced into doing these things.
Zhang Chen silently activated Absolute Vision.
In an instant, the energy flow throughout the entirety of Supreme City was laid bare.
While superficially engaging with the Supreme Being in conversation, Zhang Chen's gaze continuously swept over every corner of the city.
Soon, he discovered something peculiar.
Beneath this city lay a vast underground space, spanning eight levels. Each level also housed a considerable number of people.
If he expanded his perception to its maximum, Zhang Chen could sense a considerable difference in the energy flow between a significant portion of the underground populace and those on the surface, including the energy flow of Angelina and the others wearing yellow rings.
Zhang Chen wasn't entirely sure why this difference existed.
He just felt that this difference was vaguely familiar, as if he had encountered it before but hadn't analyzed it deeply.
"You see, our city isn't as dire as the outside world claims. The people here live in peace and contentment; it's a true sanctuary in the apocalypse!"
The Supreme Being said proudly.
As they passed by, survivors saw the Supreme Being and spontaneously moved aside, kneeling to greet him.
It indeed appeared very peaceful.
"Let's go to my palace. I will tell you in detail about my grievances with the survivors of the dark red rings, and the conspiracy of the natives!"
"Then, how we should be dealt with, including whether to end the apocalypse, will be entirely up to you!"
The Supreme Being said warmly, patting Zhang Chen's shoulder.
The latter subtly shifted, evading the Supreme Being's hand.
Zhang Chen hadn't forgotten that Mo Ran was on his person, and he wouldn't allow anyone to touch her before her transformation was complete.
The reason Zhang Chen hadn't killed the Supreme Being immediately was twofold: firstly, he wasn't so reckless as to believe everything he heard; secondly, he was also eager to know why the Supreme Being hadn't ended the apocalypse.
Although Tang Houde had strongly advised him to use the energy absorption device to reclaim the apocalypse.
However, this matter still had many logical loopholes.
For instance...
First, there was Xu Linna. She knew that Zhang Chen possessed the Meteorite Core, capable of absorbing the energy of the apocalypse.
Since the apocalypse could be ended, why did she go to such lengths to create so many bio-engineered humans? Moreover, from these past few encounters, Xu Linna's research goal has always been to survive in the apocalypse, not to become the ruler of the world...
Secondly, if the Supreme Being did not have the Meteorite Core, it was because this item was eternal and unique. Judging by its power, this was indeed the case; there couldn't be a second one.
Since the Supreme Being did not have the Meteorite Core, would his method of ending the apocalypse be the same as the method Tang Houde had told him?
Finally...
Absorbing the energy released by the meteorite back would end the apocalypse?
It's said that spilled water cannot be gathered. Could energy that has infiltrated the biosphere, atmosphere, and geographical environment be absorbed back so easily?
Is it that simple?
Currently, Xu Linna, Tang Houde, and the Supreme Being definitely have different views on the apocalypse.
Zhang Chen needed to integrate their information to form his own deductions.
Any one of these three parties might deceive him with false information.
But when woven together, it would be easy to discern the truth from falsehood.
Soon, the group arrived at the Supreme Being's palace.
It was an architectural complex resembling ancient imperial palaces, except here there were no eunuchs; only girls.
Girls of all complexions, styles, and striking beauty.
"I actually wished to recruit some men as well, but among those who admire me, women are more numerous and more fanatical, which led to this outcome. I didn't want this!"
The Supreme Being sighed helplessly and said.
"Mhm..."
Zhang Chen remained silent, thinking: I don't believe you for a second!
At the same time, he slowly channeled Meteorite energy into Mo Ran's body, helping her to awaken faster.
After navigating through the palace for a while, they arrived at the reception hall.
Here, only the Supreme Being, Sheila, Angelina, Zhang Chen, and Amelia were present, along with various beauties behind them.
The beauties serving in the reception hall were clearly a notch above those outside in terms of appearance and physique.
The Supreme Being waved his hand gently.
Immediately, two beautiful women sat by Zhang Chen's side. One was responsible for feeding him, and the other for wiping his mouth.
Behind them, others occasionally helped to pour wine.
The voices of these women were exceptionally pleasant, and they carried a faint fragrance.
"They say heroes emerge from youth. Come, I'll toast you. The matter of ending the apocalypse is all entrusted to you!"
The Supreme Being raised his wine glass and toasted Zhang Chen from across the table.
They both drank the wine in one gulp.
Zhang Chen wasn't afraid of the Supreme Being tampering with the wine because he could detect it, and any poison or hallucinogen was now ineffective against him.
Of course, the Supreme Being wouldn't be that foolish.
"Have you considered it?"
After chatting with Zhang Chen for a while and drinking a few glasses of wine, the Supreme Being suddenly asked.
"Consider what?"
Zhang Chen knew it was time to get to the point, feigning ignorance.
"After the apocalypse ends, what will you do?"
"Will you continue to be your camp leader, enjoying various privileges and preferential treatment, or will you retire to the mountains and forests, entrusting everything to others?"
The Supreme Being asked.
"I haven't thought that far ahead..."
Zhang Chen replied truthfully.
"Let me put it this way. Why do you think you are able to become a camp leader now, a star admired by thousands?"
The Supreme Being asked, "persuasively."
"Because of my strength. Isn't that how it is in the apocalypse? The strongest become the leaders of the camps."
Zhang Chen answered.
"That's right. Furthermore, as a leader, you can be adored by countless girls. You can favor whomever you please, and they will be overjoyed."
"And even if you make mistakes, no one will blame you. Your decisions are the law, and everyone must follow them. You even enjoy countless privileges, while other survivors must earn points based on their labor to exchange for crystals and supplies..."
"If other camps are unfriendly to you, you can simply flatten them, leaving no one alive..."
"In the apocalypse, if you are decisive, others call you resolute and wise; if you hesitate, others call you cautious; you can eliminate everyone who opposes you, and others call you powerful and a reliable leader."
"And no matter what you do, everyone will think you are a hero!"
The Supreme Being looked at Amelia beside Zhang Chen. Her eyes were practically glued to Zhang Chen, wishing she could cling to him right then.
"Mhm, that's how it is..."
Zhang Chen nodded. This was the truth.
In the apocalypse, there were no laws; strength was law.
Therefore, it could be said that with his strength, he was a completely free person, able to do as he pleased without obeying anyone's orders.
"But what about after the apocalypse ends? Your value will be gone!"
"Your strength will no longer be admired by them; instead, it will become a threat to order and fairness."
"The hero of the apocalypse becomes a great demon in a peaceful world, heh, who would have thought!"
As the Supreme Being spoke, he gently squeezed the cup, which instantly shattered into small pieces, then ground into powder and fell from his fingers.