I became a god by treasure hunting after arriving 500 years early

No matter how many difficulties there are in the world, Yunhai City still harbors the ambition and determination to forge ahead to Pangu Continent, unfazed by demons and ghosts.

This is indeed a great thing.

Whether it be siliconization or taking off in a universe spaceship, both are known escape routes.

Neither of these paths can be pursued just by hiding in the Safe Zone.

One must set forth towards the Pangu Continent!

As for... what other cities think?

"If they are willing to follow, Yunhai City is ready to welcome them, and if not, that's fine too,"

"Self-strength is the royal road to survival in this world! We will act according to our own plan!" several experts exclaimed, their faces flushed and spittle flying.

They began to report on recent work: daily power generation, food production forecast for the next year, production status of weapons and equipment, progress of several major projects...

Lu Yuan felt dizzy and overwhelmed. 'Please, I'm not your leader, so why report these things to me?'

However, listening was good too, as Yunhai City's industrial capacity had recovered quite well. They could now produce essentials like cement on their own, the only issue being a shortage of raw materials and energy.

There was no choice but to find ways to utilize wind and hydro power completely.

"Oh, by the way, friends, does the 'Control' ability exist in Yunhai City?"

"What... Control?"

Lu Yuan hesitated for a moment then described the contents of the murals inside the Sky Pit.

"Control, a very powerful and rare ability."

"It might be able to resolve anomalies."

Old Cat also explained from the side, "The most crucial thing is the cost."

"Divine Skill, Foreknowledge, it requires the payment of Life Force."

"For an even more powerful 'Control', who knows what the price might be..."

But the Divine Skill that could enslave anomalies was indeed horrifying.

The people on the other side of the screen were somewhat numb, each displaying a look of astonishment.

Does this really exist here among humans?

"Since it can control anomalies, controlling ordinary humans should also be easy, right?" Li Chunhong swallowed hard, expressing his concern, "This ability could significantly alter the development of civilization."

"That's true," another member of the Think Tank said, "With just a bit of ambition, he could easily accomplish many things."

"Ultimately becoming a dictator."

"Becoming the human Emperor."

There was a moment of silence in the meeting room.

"What if there's no ambition?"

"Men will most likely use it to chase women, as for women, I'm not too sure... as long as there are desires, it's difficult to resist the erosion of 'Control'."

"It's a very big card, possibly even bigger than a nuclear bomb."

Listening to them, Lu Yuan grew nervous as well.

The collapse of civilization comes not only from the outside, often also from within.

He sighed.

"These kinds of powerful Divine Skills, there must be many more; please pay attention and be careful not to... use them in a crooked way."

Even though this ability is dangerous, knowing about it is still better than being ignorant. It means that the Think Tank can use this knowledge to devise mechanisms for responding.

"We will be careful to scrutinize this side, not too certain if 'Control' exists."

"But what about the other cities?"

Everyone thought simultaneously of the Ninth Human Branch, which recently experienced a severe military coup.

These days, many human cities are still in chaos.

But the turnaround of the Ninth Branch was the most dramatic, with many people dying overnight.

"It could also be a natural evolution, don't blame everything on abilities."

"But we still need to take precautions..."

Communicators have the function of transmitting superpowers.

The group decided to disable this function for the Ninth Branch.

Although sometimes, this makes communication a bit inconvenient.

As for what exactly the Ninth Branch was like, no one could say for sure; it was left to fend for itself.

"By the way, everyone, there's one more thing I forgot to mention."

"The ability to seal can seal another's Divine Skill. But there are conditions: either you have a higher Extraordinary Level, or you need some potent auxiliary materials." Lu Yuan rummaged through his bag and took out the resin he had obtained from the Rize Civilization, briefly explaining.

"If you have something similar, you could try it, after all, it's quite a high-end Milestone."

"If not, then don't waste resources with reckless attempts."

Old Cat said coldly, "There are many Sealing Ability Users, but alongside Control, it's an ability that can disrupt civilization."

"The transmission of Divine Skills within a civilization, when used rightly, becomes a legacy; when used wrongly, it turns into deprivation."

"What will you do about your children who lack Divine Skills? Will you snatch one from someone else?"

"And what about between civilizations? That's called plundering."

"Because of the existence of these abilities, it's difficult for civilizations to establish trustworthy relationships with one another."

Listening to Lu Yuan and Old Cat's discussion, the conference room on the other side of the screen once again fell into an indescribable silence.

Li Chunhong shook his head: "As long as we're alive, such internal plundering of abilities won't happen..."

"This I can guarantee!"

His voice dropped lower, "But after we're gone, it's unpredictable. No one can foresee the future."

Lu Yuan nodded.

Whether they believed it or not, as long as he was alive, they wouldn't be able to deprive his kin of anything.

That was all that could be done...

Topics related to civilization are indeed heavy.

Just like the relentless flow of a river heading east, that is the course of an era.

The power of one person is incapable of stopping this river.

Only by harnessing the collective might to build a dam can the currents of an era be reversed.

But a collective is often chaotic.

A collective is a ragtag crowd; only in a few short generations can it exert a combined effort, after which it again becomes fragmented.

"Humanity..." Lu Yuan sighed softly.

Even if he returned to his homeland, it would be hard to cause significant change in humanity.

He was neither a saint nor a politician, and he couldn't possibly become an Emperor.

This he knew all too well.

…

Divine Skills, like a double-edged sword, are not only dangerous externally but also internally; one wrong move can prove fatally risky, a truly chilling thought.

An expert on the screen said, "We'll release a list related to Divine Skills as soon as possible, please assist us with your advice then."

Lu Yuan nodded.

In fact, the identification of Divine Skills is difficult; they are not as straightforward as Shape Skills or Qi Skills.

Yunhai City doesn't possess abilities like the Pioneer's Eye.

Relying solely on a few "Identification" ability users to assess millions of people, one by one, would take forever.

Usually, it requires the individuals themselves to report to the government.

Just like Lu Yuan's Different Space; if he didn't disclose it himself, it would never be discovered in his lifetime.

Therefore, this list is indeed a major project that will test organizational skills and public trust.