As the giant second hand passed the number 12, there was suddenly a burst of cheers from the crowd, followed by the hissing sound of ignition.

With a loud explosion, several fire columns shot up into the sky, and the cheers from the crowd grew even louder.

When the spark reached its peak, countless massive light orbs burst open in the air.

Jiuyue looked up with the fireworks, his eyes reflecting the brilliant display, which momentarily surprised Lusheng.

In Jiuyue's eyes, a glistening teardrop was unexpectedly reflected in the light.

Suddenly, the person next to him leaned in and placed a hand on his shoulder. A strong fragrance rushed to his nose, and Lu Sheng tangibly felt his body go limp for a moment. However, his cheeks were supported by a pair of hands, and the icy-cold sensation of the fingers transmitted through his skin.

Jiuyue slowly moved closer, tilting her head to be near Lusheng's ear and said something. Along with that, Lusheng felt a sudden, sharp pain in his neck.

Upon hearing his words, Lu Sheng's eyes suddenly widened as he blankly stared at the person next to him, unsure of what to say. He couldn't believe that he had forgotten to check what he had done to his own neck.

Jiuyue retreated, stepping backward one step at a time. His eyes gradually narrowed, and the corners of his mouth curled upwards, with his bright red tongue lightly sweeping across his lips, his face calm and smiling.

"If I have already told you, and you still do nothing... you can retire." Jiuyue shouted loudly, followed by a burst of arrogance. However, amidst the cheers of the crowd and the sound of fireworks, it was completely drowned out.

Lusheng stood still as Jiu Yue quickly retreated. He put his index finger to his lips, making a "shh" gesture, and disappeared into the crowd.

What does that mean?

What does he mean by saying this?

Lu Sheng stood still in the same spot, oblivious to the fact that, in the split second when the final fireworks burst into bloom, the head of the towering goddess statue, which belonged to this city and was not far behind him, also exploded with a loud boom, releasing a large orange fireball.

As the head of the goddess statue separated from its body and gradually tilted, the cheers of the crowd were gradually replaced by terrified cries.

The head of the goddess statue is about to fall!!

Lu Sheng, who had been completely dumbfounded in place, suddenly snapped out of his stupor. He quickly turned his head to look behind him and happened to see the head of the beautiful goddess statue, with a massive boulder plummeting straight down from its neck at lightning speed...

The lights of the city reflected on the face of the statue of the goddess, as if a hint of gloom flickered in her eyes.

The moment this enormous stone fell to the ground, it felt like the entire world began to shake.

The people around him started to become chaotic, but Lu Sheng felt that everything around him was quiet. He only saw Xiao Wu running to his side, seemingly flustered as he pulled on his arm. His mouth moved, but Lu Sheng couldn't hear what he was saying.

What, again... letting this fox toy with her?

What is this idol of a goddess to humans? She is a pillar.

The year when she disappeared alongside the animals, she stood before the devastated humans with the most beautiful countenance and a captivating long dress, proclaiming with conviction: "We still have hope."

Now, indeed, humanity has found a way to survive.

In the instant when the goddess statue shattered, this desire to survive was mercilessly shattered once again.

Lusheng, who had already completely fallen into a black hole, only heard one sentence that came through his ears.

"NHW! NHW is attacking!!! Everyone, quickly seek shelter!!!"