The End of the World: Chaos

"Have we been doing nothing these days?" Ludan muttered to himself, his voice low like an echo in a valley. Not far away, his increasingly loyal subordinates were gathered together, whispering, seemingly full of doubts about his secret plan.

At this time, Yang Yi came over, his steps were steady, and there was a glimmer in his eyes. He sat opposite Lu Dan, smiled slightly, and said, "Brother Lu, how are you doing recently?"

Ludan glanced at him and thought to himself: This person is here indeed. He looked calm on the surface, but his heart was like a turbulent wave. "Brother Yang, although I am here, my heart is like a floating cloud, and it is difficult to calm down."

Yang Yi's expression remained unchanged, and he nodded slightly, seemingly not caring about his emotions. "Yes, the outside world has been surging in recent days, and it is not surprising if there is unrest. However, Brother Lu, have you ever thought that if you have a plan, you must take action. How can you stay in the dark for a long time?"

"Action?" Lu Dan sneered, with a hint of mockery in his eyes. "If I take action, how can I avoid the surveillance of SHIELD? What's more, Yang Yi's men have already taken root around me, and they are clearly spying on me in secret."

"It's just a trivial worry." Yang Yi's voice was firm. "Although I can't tell you more, in this game, the chess pieces are in your hands. Brother Lu, have you ever thought about using the power of your subordinates to your own advantage?"

Ludan raised his hand and stroked his beard, thinking secretly. Although he had worked with Yang Yi for a while, he was still hesitant about the latter's true intentions. "You said you want me to hand over my men to you?" There was a hint of hesitation in his voice.

Yang Yi smiled slightly, with a sly look in his eyes: "It's not that I want you to give up all your trust, but it's about distribution. Some people can naturally be left to linger in the dark and become my eyes and ears. And Brother Lu can build his own power in the dark, isn't that the best of both worlds?"

“But the world is like a game of chess. The situation is unpredictable. If you are not careful, you will suffer the consequences.” Although Ludan was tempted, he remained alert.

"That's why we need to make multiple plans." Yang Yi approached slightly, his voice low, as if there was a force that could not be rejected, "I know what you are thinking, and I know that you still have some loyal people under your command, but if you don't use them, sooner or later you will be deceived by others, and even take risks."

Lu Dan's heart moved, and his eyes became firm: "If so, Brother Yang, can you give me some advice?"

"Of course." Yang Yi raised his hand and pointed. In the interweaving of light and shadow, a dazzling gem gradually emerged in his hand, emitting a strange glow. "This is the Stone of Power, which has incredible power. If Brother Lu can control this power, he will definitely be able to turn the tables and even remain invincible in front of S.H.I.E.L.D."

Ludan fixed his eyes on the gemstone, and felt a slight throb in his heart, "This is..."

"I got this by chance. Although it is not an ordinary item, if I use it as a medium, it will be easier to communicate with my subordinates and even build a team." Yang Yi's voice gradually became clear. "I am willing to support Brother Lu's plan and lend you a helping hand."

Ludan thought for a moment, his heart was in turmoil, as if he was weighing the pros and cons. Finally, he sighed and nodded, "If Brother Yang really wants to help, I will give it a try."

"That's good." Yang Yi's eyes were bright and he was secretly proud in his heart, knowing that he had planted the seed in Ludan's heart.

"But I have something to advise you." Ludan looked up at Yang Yi with a serious expression, "If I decide to take action, I must not let anyone know of your existence. If someone finds out, the consequence will be that both of us will suffer."

"I will be cautious." Yang Yi had a plan in mind. "In the coming days, let your subordinates gradually gain power, and even win over those who were originally dissatisfied with you. Believe me, this process will be smooth as flowing water."

At this time, the moonlight outside the window was bright and the breeze was blowing gently. Ludan and Yang Yi's eyes met in the air, as if they had reached some kind of tacit understanding in an instant.

"I will do my best." Ludan's voice was low and firm. "I hope everyone can get what they want."

"Mr. Yang Yi, you have to think twice. When these two gems are combined into one, it is bound to bring about great changes. Are you safe?" Ruth said softly, with worry in her voice.

Yang Yi raised his head, a hint of determination flashed in his eyes, and then he smiled and replied: "Ruth, I know my limits. This matter is extremely important, but if you don't try, how can you know the result? I have analyzed every detail carefully. This is an unprecedented attempt, and you can't stop because of fear."

Ruth sighed heavily, still unwilling to let go of her worries: "But this matter concerns the power of heaven and earth, and it really should not be taken lightly. If there is any mistake, I am afraid that irreversible bad consequences will arise!"

"Haha!" Yang Yi joked, with a slight smile on his face. "If a collapse really happens, it will only cause minor troubles. Why worry so much? Since I dare to do it, I should be prepared."

Ruth became more nervous and asked, "Even if you are confident, it is still difficult to guarantee that nothing will be damaged. Shouldn't you have a thorough plan in advance?"

"A comprehensive plan?" Yang Yi asked back, his tone revealing a cynical mockery. "My plan is to reshape these two gems and inject new vitality into them through the code method. Can you imagine, if successful, I will control supreme power, wouldn't it be a legend?"

Ruth hesitated and thought for a long time. Finally, she shook her head vigorously: "Even if the future is bright, there are countless crises to guard against. I am worried that if you take such a risk and fail... the consequences will be disastrous."

"Ruth, do you know that without risk, there is no gain?" Yang Yi stretched out his hand and pointed at the two gems. The flying light made his face sparkle. "I will create a new miracle and take control of my destiny. Being too cautious will only make people hesitate to move forward."

"Okay." Ruth pursed her red lips and finally answered helplessly, "But I will be there to help you and make sure you are safe."

"Thank you, Ruth. I feel safe having you by my side." Yang Yi nodded slightly, with gratitude surging in his heart.

As the atmosphere changed, Yang Yi once again fixed his eyes on the two gems that were gradually merging, secretly calculating the next steps in his mind. He was like a commander who controlled fate, and began to input the code composed of 0s and 1s. The numbers that seemed like ancient spells flowed through his fingertips, as if the power of heaven and earth was responding to his call.

"Let's begin!" he muttered to himself, and his hands moved more quickly and confidently.

Ruth watched carefully, feeling both hopeful and fearful, her heartbeat quickening, unable to ignore the tension in the air. As the codes fell into the void, the colors of the two gems became brighter, as if some shocking transformation was taking place.

"Look! Look, the energy of the gem is rising rapidly!" Yang Yi pointed at the gem excitedly, his tone mixed with undisguised excitement, "This is all just as I expected!"

"But... can I hold on?" Ruth whispered again, becoming more and more uneasy.