"Heavens! A meteor—no, it's a meteorite! A meteorite is heading straight for Earth!"
"Such a massive meteorite! And so many shooting stars! It's over... is this a comet striking Earth? If that hits, it'll be no different from a barrage of missiles or nuclear bombs going off. The entire world will become a wasteland!"
"Hurry! Get downstairs, find a place to hide—head for the bomb shelters or the basement! The impact from a meteorite crash will make even skyscrapers collapse into rubble. Staying here is just waiting for death!"
Faced with the sudden meteor shower—one not simply passing by but hurtling directly toward Earth—countless survivors were utterly petrified. Some were too stunned to even react, eyes wide as they watched the flaming projectiles grow larger and larger in the sky.
Without thinking, many flung open their doors and sprinted toward what they believed to be the safest or most hidden places they could find. Yet the terror in their eyes showed no signs of fading.
Scenes of meteors raining from the heavens—everyone in the modern age knew what that meant.
This was the apocalypse—a cataclysm capable of eradicating all life.
It was said the dinosaurs went extinct due to a meteor strike. Now, with a full-blown meteor shower, if it grazed the Earth's surface, it might look beautiful—but if it slammed into the planet, it would be anything but. It would be terrifying.
"It really is a meteor shower…"
Yi Tianxing stared at the sky, his face pale. In the face of such a catastrophic event, an overwhelming sense of helplessness threatened to drown his soul.
Even with his cultivation in the Heavenly Dragon Scripture, in this situation, he was little better than an ant before a tidal wave.
Boom!!!
Even from a great distance, the earthshaking sound of meteorites striking the ground could be heard. Explosions erupted like nuclear blasts, mushroom clouds rising into the sky.
"This is bad!!"
Yi Tianxing looked up—one massive meteor was falling directly near Shanghai. The rock grew larger by the second, trailing flames behind it like a massive fireball. Even before it hit, the shockwave it generated sent debris flying and caused the earth to tremble. The air shrieked with piercing sonic booms, making the scalp tingle in terror.
Even though it wasn't aimed directly at Shanghai, it was close enough. The destructive force would be unimaginable. The impact would be devastating.
Without hesitation, he bolted toward the underground parking garage.
Moving at lightning speed, he immediately circulated his true qi, channeling it into the muscles and bones of his legs. This caused his speed to skyrocket. Within moments—just a few breaths—he had reached the underground garage. Without pause, he pulled a thick metal plate back across the entrance to block it.
"Brother, what's going on outside?" Zhao Ziyan asked immediately upon seeing him return.
Yi Tianxing looked around. The underground garage was now filled with hundreds of people—entire families huddled together. They were the residents of the building, all of whom had heeded Yi Tianxing's warning and made it downstairs. Whether anyone was still left upstairs was unclear, but it seemed most had made it down, making the garage a hub of anxious activity.
As Yi Tianxing entered, the murmurs stopped. Dozens of eyes turned to him—some filled with hope, others with reverence.
The weight of their gazes was heavy.
"It's not good. It really is a meteor storm. I saw one meteor strike near Shanghai just now. It didn't hit the city directly, but it landed in the suburbs—not far from here."
Yi Tianxing took a deep breath and quickly explained.
"What? A meteor shower—heading straight for us?!"
Many hadn't known the full situation—they'd simply fled here upon hearing Yi Tianxing's warning. But now, upon learning that meteorites had landed nearby, screams of panic rang out. Faces turned deathly pale, and the air was thick with terror.
"Everyone should gather in open areas and keep an eye on the ceiling. We don't know how much structural damage the shockwave might cause. Don't just stand—squat down, and if possible, hide under the cars. If something happens, they might provide some protection."
Li Zhilin adjusted his glasses and made the suggestion.
This wasn't the time to be shocked—responding rationally was the only way to survive.
"Everyone, follow his lead," Yi Tianxing said after a glance. He was impressed by Li Zhilin's quick thinking. This kind of composure in a crisis marked someone destined to become a leader—an elite in any society.
It was often in small things that one's character revealed itself.
Everyone quickly scrambled to find shelter.
BOOM!!!
Just as they got into position, a deafening explosion erupted above. It was a sound so loud it felt like their eardrums were about to burst. Minds went blank as their brains buzzed from the impact.
Even Yi Tianxing felt his skull splitting open.
It was terrifying—a sound so intense it seemed to consume the entire world.
In the underground garage, many people began bleeding from their noses and mouths.
Then came the sounds of collapsing buildings, the earth shaking violently.
It felt like the sky was falling and the earth was cracking open. In that moment, everyone was overwhelmed with a deep and utter powerlessness—the helplessness of life in the face of unstoppable disaster.
Time passed—but how much, no one could tell.
Yi Tianxing heard the sound of his own building collapsing. The wails from outside, the trembling of the ground, gradually lessened. Only after a long while did things begin to calm.
"Mother of God… that had to be a comet hitting Earth. My head's still ringing," Tie Nan groaned as he crawled out from under a car, eyes filled with fear.
"We survived… that impact was terrifying," Li Zhilin muttered as he retrieved his glasses and shook his head, visibly shaken. "The upper floors must have collapsed… just not sure how much."
"I'm going to take a look."
Yi Tianxing stood, took a deep breath, and forced down the internal chaos in his qi and blood. He moved toward the stairwell, shifted the metal plate, and was relieved to see the stairs hadn't collapsed.
That meant—even if the building had suffered damage—the underground garage remained intact. It would still serve as a safe haven.
Standing aboveground, Yi Tianxing's face twisted in shock.
Devastation.
That was the only word for it.
Tianjing Tower had partially collapsed. The upper levels had been obliterated by the shockwave, reduced to rubble scattered in all directions. Fortunately, the tower hadn't been shoddily built—though it had collapsed in places, its core structure held. Massive cracks riddled the building, making it look like a death trap.
And that was one of the better outcomes. Looking around…
Skyscrapers had crumbled, fissures split the earth, and the once-vibrant cityscape was now a ruin.
And this was with the meteor not even landing in the city itself. Had it struck downtown, nothing would have remained.
Even now, countless people must have died from the shock alone. Thick dust choked the air, causing coughing fits. And with the sky still pitch black, the devastation seemed even more apocalyptic.
Cries and screams echoed from all directions. How many monsters died out there? How many humans?
The scene was beyond horrifying.
"So much destruction… the entire city is basically gone. This… this is a wasteland now," Tang Zitong murmured as she joined Yi Tianxing. Her voice was full of concern—not just for herself, but for the fate of her family. She prayed silently that they were safe.
But in times like these, all she could do was pray. She couldn't fly to them. She couldn't even protect herself.
"This world is finished," Yi Tianxing said after a long silence. "The civilization and order we once knew has been completely destroyed. Especially with this meteor shower—it's dealt a blow so heavy, it has likely erased most of humanity's legacy."
Though modern civilization had its flaws, it was still the result of thousands of years of progress. And now—it was gone.
Humanity's future would have to start from ruins. Perhaps future generations would find the remnants of this once-glorious age among the ruins.
"It's over… I don't even know how many days we can last," one of the residents murmured. Others slowly emerged from the underground garage, dazed and bloodied. Their expressions were blank, hollow, and filled with despair.
Faced with a disaster like this, no one could imagine the future. It was as dark as the night sky—completely devoid of light.
"Let's head back. The air is thick with dust, and these buildings could collapse at any moment. It's not safe to linger," Yi Tianxing said, his voice low and firm. Without waiting for a reply, he turned and walked back into the underground garage.
The screams outside might have been harrowing, but he couldn't save them.
The only thing he could do—was survive.