A few days later, Lian Kong still had not mentioned that the disaster on Moyi Star was brought down by him. Meanwhile, on Moyi Star's satellites, many powerful officials and dignitaries had already temporarily relocated, attempting to escape the catastrophe of their home planet. However, how could a Heavenly Punishment be so easily pardoned? It was merely that the time had not yet come.
"Hey, Lian Kong, although you are indeed omnipotent, if this disaster truly comes, please leave first. Don't be buried here with us. Being with you during this time has been the happiest period of my life~" Xinya said while preparing cargo. "Heh, when the time comes, I shall leave of my own accord," Lian Kong replied with a smile. "Mm. There was another significant earthquake last night, and some residential buildings collapsed. Captain Kubo is already preparing for the relocation; we'll be very busy these next few days," Xinya felt a slight sense of relief. After all, Lian Kong had the Divine Realm to return to, while everyone in the slums left their fate to the heavens. Death, however, is fair—having lived together and dying together left her with few worries; she only wanted one final struggle to try and evade the heavenly strike of the disaster.
"If mortals were not so spiritually corrupt, they would not have fallen to this state. Now that the karma has been sown, one need only wait for the harvest," Lian Kong replied indifferently. "Sigh, you always say such profound things that are hard for me to understand," Xinya shook her head. "Hehe, when the time comes, everything will be suddenly understood." The two continued their work while chatting.
Although the Capital Administration still distributed a small amount of food, the planet's abnormal movements had already left people panicked. Everyone speculated that the end might be coming. Yet, the Capital still had not issued an evacuation notice, continuing to stall the citizens. Consequently, some citizens began to spontaneously migrate to safer areas. A tide of refugees appeared across every nation on Moyi Star, swarming toward the plains or high mountains, while the passages to outer space were reserved exclusively for the powerful.
In late the second month, Moyi Star's magnetic field became increasingly disordered, and crustal movements grew active; even gravitational imbalances began to occur. "Captain! You need to come out quickly too! This area has been checked and no one is left!" Jessie called out to Kubo, who was still searching for stranded personnel in the district. Saiying, Ruta, and the others were leading the large group to take refuge in abandoned mine shafts in the mountains. Xinya and Qili continued transporting living supplies. "Is your boyfriend really not going to help us? It would be so great if he could step in..." Qili grumbled while sitting on the vehicle. Xinya had no time to argue about whether he was her boyfriend or not, for she knew in her heart that this disaster might have been triggered at Lian Kong's behest. As a god, he truly held the power of life and death over humanity, and she did not have the face to beg him for mercy. Perhaps the days they could spend together were already numbered.
By evening, the ground was not only shaking but also cracking in places, and tornadoes broke out due to the climatic imbalance. The world was on the brink of collapse. The civilized atmosphere of the entire planet was in turmoil and out of control; national operations had almost ground to a halt. Except for the top elite, the remaining middle and lower classes could only rely on themselves to flee for their lives. Following earthquakes in the sea, tsunamis began to surge onto the land. Police officers no longer performed their duties, and a state of anarchy had long since begun. Starving crowds looted the entire city; an earth-like apocalypse was now playing out on Moyi Star.
The residents of the slums had mostly been gathered, managed by the members of the Logistics Department within several mine shafts in the mountains. Everyone hid here, hoping to survive when the end arrived. Strangely enough, since Lian Kong went back yesterday, he hadn't returned all day today. Xinya had been busy with transport work all day and had no time to miss him, yet the stirring emotions in her heart could not be hidden. After finishing everything at night, she gazed at the starry sky outside the mine, longing to see him.
"I am late. Guests from another universe arrived today, and I had to host them," Lian Kong apologized for his lateness as soon as he appeared. "I knew you were busy; we've been very busy today too~" Seeing Lian Kong, Xinya's fatigue vanished instantly, and she rushed forward excitedly.
"Heh, in three days, this planet will end. All living beings will have their own destinations, and it is time for you to fulfill your promise." Lian Kong's words shocked Xinya. Setting aside her promise for a moment—was the end coming so soon? "May I ask, is this disaster truly unavoidable? I want to save as many people as possible, even if I have to trade my life for it..." Xinya tried to plead for all living beings.
"This is the result chosen by this planet. No one can stop the descent of the Heavenly Punishment, and you must pay the price for your previous promise," Lian Kong said solemnly. Seeing his grave expression, Xinya found it hard to say more; she knew she must not offend the god before her. "I understand... I am willing to pay an even greater price. No matter what you want to take from me, I only ask that you let the people of this world live a little longer..." Her "saint-like" thoughts actually stirred a sense of pity and affection in Lian Kong.
"Hehehe, it is not impossible. If you sign an even greater commitment with me, trading your body and soul for divine forgiveness, it can be done," Lian Kong replied with a smile. Hearing this tone, Xinya was instantly overjoyed and hurriedly bowed in thanks. "Tomorrow, say your final goodbyes to everyone. From then on, you shall never return to this place for all eternity, and I shall forgive the majority of lives." Hearing this, Xinya froze for a moment. Never to return for all eternity—the price was indeed that great. At the thought of this, she couldn't help but give a bitter smile.