Chapter 72: Creating a World
In the aftermath of normal world-ending events, rebuilding an ecological environment often takes an exceptionally long time. For instance, approximately 230 million years ago, the Earth experienced a rainstorm that lasted for 2 million years. This prolonged rainfall paved the way for dinosaurs to dominate the Earth.
Now, due to Chang Wei's actions, the Earth has become exceedingly hot. It's common knowledge that for every 1°C increase in Earth's temperature, atmospheric water vapor increases by 7%. This excess moisture eventually falls back to the surface as rain.
Chang Wei's world-ending actions caused an instantaneous evaporation of water, resulting in a downpour that has begun and is conservatively estimated to surpass the 2-million-year deluge of ancient times in both intensity and duration.
That ancient rainstorm wasn't a simultaneous global event, nor did it rain continuously for 2 million years. Instead, sunny days were rare, and heavy rainstorms were frequent.
However, this time is different. It's an unrelenting downpour, with atmospheric moisture levels at an unprecedented high.
Chang Wei's interference was akin to playing Minecraft in real life.
He had long wanted to experience the feeling of creating a world, and now he had the perfect opportunity! Using telekinesis, he manipulated magma, shaping it according to his imagination. He then accelerated its cooling by controlling large volumes of water with his mind, aiming to construct the tallest peak in the world.
The previous Mount Everest had already melted into magma. Furthermore, Chang Wei's attempts at continental explosions and meteor bombardments caused the atmosphere to accumulate a staggering amount of thick dust. Even with the torrential rains, the temperature would plummet, making it difficult for the seeds Chang Wei had preserved in advance to survive.
In the past, Chang Wei could only rely on an invisible killer to disperse this dust with limited success and at great effort.
Now, with telekinesis, he could envelop large quantities of atmospheric dust and draw them down to merge with the magma, reshaping the continents.
Chang Wei planned to recreate a supercontinent akin to Pangaea and, due to his obsessive tendencies, decided to transform Earth into a planet that was half blue and half green—a perfect balance of land and sea.
Meanwhile, people in the desert were stunned when they saw the long-lost sunlight.
"This is impossible. Based on calculations, we shouldn't be able to see the sun again for thousands or even tens of thousands of years…"
The scientists felt their minds were about to explode. What was this? Why was it so absurd?
"Maybe it's because this is different from the Great Flood. If we didn't intervene, wouldn't we have to grow organs capable of surviving on abundant geothermal energy, or else face extinction?" suggested another researcher.
Geothermal energy had been proposed as a temporary resource. With no hope of seeing the sun again soon, the ubiquitous magma and vast lava seas that would take countless years to cool were humanity's best energy sources.
Geothermal energy had long been heralded as an inexhaustible resource.
Currently, Earth's geothermal activity was so intense that magma stretched from the surface to the planet's core. It could regulate the planet's temperature and serve as a nearly unlimited energy source—likely enough to sustain humanity until extinction.
As the researchers debated ways to cultivate new plants reliant on heat rather than sunlight, Chang Wei had already resolved the issue.
Unbeknownst to him, the Earth's extreme geothermal activity was his doing. After reshaping the planet, it might take tens of thousands of years for the magma beneath the surface to cool, leaving humanity with a long-lasting "wealth" of energy—though it meant global temperatures would likely remain high.
"What is that?"
The next day, they observed a towering peak. Without using astronomical-grade telescopes to scrutinize it, they would have assumed it was a mirage caused by light refraction. The fact that this observation occurred amid torrential rains, which made visibility difficult, only heightened the sense of wonder.
But now, they could clearly see a humanoid figure radiating light, manipulating magma to shape the mountain. Without any discernible gestures, the magma moved according to the figure's will.
"Is that an angel?"
The scientists were ecstatic. They had witnessed the existence of angels with their own eyes!
Alice and Jill rushed to observe as well, but the figure's radiance was so intense it nearly burned out their imaging sensors.
"The angel is creating the world!"
"To witness a miracle from the Bible in my lifetime—I can die without regrets. Amen!"
"Is that Dante?"
"I don't know, but surely Heaven wouldn't send just one angel like Dante to destroy and recreate the world, right?"
"Why does the camera only show static? Everything else works fine, but it's useless when focused on the angel. Damn it, is God invisible? Then why can we see it?"
Scientists trying to record the awe-inspiring act of creation found their equipment rendered useless—capturing only static. It worked perfectly for other subjects but failed when pointed at the angel.
Chang Wei had long sensed their observations and added a small touch to enhance his grandeur, ensuring he couldn't be recorded—only observed. As for world creation, he was having too much fun to bother with Alice and the others.
After all, how could women compare to "real-life Minecraft"?
In just one day, the world's tallest peak was complete—far exceeding Mount Everest and reaching into the heavens.
Everyone, recognizing this as a divine creation and miracle, began praying to the mountain.
Even among scientists, many were theologians or believers. Only a few remained rational, thinking of angels and gods as merely advanced extraterrestrials.
Next came the Pangaea supercontinent project!
Chang Wei designed the supercontinent with an incredibly sturdy continental shelf to minimize the risk of earthquakes. This would prevent plate tectonics from fracturing the supercontinent into scattered islands.
During this process, he used telekinesis to lock water molecules in the atmosphere, channeling them into a massive crater left by extracted magma. This soon formed an ocean. He also mapped out river routes across the supercontinent.
A half-ocean, half-land planet couldn't allow people, plants, and animals on Pangaea to struggle for water. Thus, he meticulously planned underground water systems, lakes, and other freshwater resources.
These details were critical, and he spared no effort, enjoying every moment of the intricate work.