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The apocalypse is not the end — it is a game. And only the elect can play along.

Every week, a few chosen ones are placed in a twisted mirror of reality — a world on the brink of annihilation. Here, players must survive a new cataclysmic disaster, armed with only one randomly selected ability.

Ethan Cross never asked to be a player. But when he is drawn into the Apocalypse Game, his first draw changes everything:

"the Eye of Death" - an SSS-ranked ability that shows him visions of his own death.

While others fight blindly, Ethan outwits fate itself and replays his own demise until he finds the perfect path to victory.

"Congratulations! You have overcome the disaster of [Puppet Kingdom] and obtained the [Severing Seven]: [The Severing Seven]!"

"Congratulations! You've eliminated the threat of [Abyssal Horror] and received [S-Rank Ability: [Abyssal Horror]: [S-Rank Skill: Scales of Judgment]!"

"Congratulations! You have shattered the paradox of [Time Reversal] and unlocked the [SSS Rank Skill: Sword of Destruction]: [SSS Rank Skill: Sword of Annihilation]!"

Other players: "Bro, we’re still learning the rules, how can you clear dungeons already?"

Apocalypse Control Bureau: "Mr. Cross, your survival is crucial to the future of humanity! STOP THROWING YOURSELF INTO DANGER!"

Reality Hacker: Apocalypse Loop

Murong Xiner and the others stood still. Where could they go now? The island was at the center of the disaster, and escape was impossible.

Ethan focused on the catfish demon's movements, his body tense like a spring ready to snap. The mountain that was the Sea God kept rising, its sheer size hard to believe. Then, a huge eye opened along the mountainside.

"Wang Zi Chen staggered back, almost tripping over his own feet. The others flinched in fear, their faces drained at the sight.

But Ethan stayed steady. He had anticipated this. The mountain was just one part of the Sea God's true form. If he had to compare it to something, it looked like the Western dragons of legend—a massive, scaled body with huge bat-like wings, four strong limbs, and a mouth filled with sharp teeth. The "mountain" was probably just its coiled side, its real size hidden beneath the waves.

As the Sea God's eye focused on the island, Ethan felt that familiar, primal fear well up inside him—the feeling of being prey in front of a top predator. He fought it down.

The Sea God is the guardian. It won't hurt us.

The catfish demon lifted a trident, its prongs buzzing with unnatural energy. The weapon hummed with power, its surface marked with glowing runes that pulsed like a heartbeat.

Ethan's adrenaline surged. His fingers reached for the [Terminus Shard] at his throat.

His shout cut through the chaos. In one smooth motion, he pulled the dagger from its cord and aimed—

What if the trident isn't the true source?

He had only one chance with the [Terminus Shard]. If he destroyed the trident and the Apocalypse went on, they were all doomed. And what about the [Coin of Judgment]? The system had made one rule clear:

"Life is priceless. Greater than all else."

His mind raced. Every sea creature he'd seen had only minor traits—gills, scales, fins. But the catfish demon? It was hardly human anymore. Its body had twisted into something entirely monstrous.

Ethan tightened his grip on the [Terminus Shard]. Around him, everything seemed to slow.

And the catfish demon, its face twisted in a grotesque expression as it prepared to strike the final blow.

He hurled the [Coin of Judgment] high into the air—

The [Terminus Shard] gleamed, a silver flash in the dim light. It pierced the demon's throat before the creature could react.

Gurgling, the demon swayed, its bulging eyes wide in shock. The trident fell from its grip, clattering to the ground as it collapsed.

A soft, resonant "Moooo" echoed across the island. The Sea God's enormous eye regarded them for a moment—then slowly closed as the giant being sank beneath the waves. The heavy "BOOM... BOOM..." of its heartbeat faded into the depths.

The fog cleared. The air smelled of salt and rain.

A single raindrop hit Ethan's palm.

In seconds, the sky opened up, a heavy rain pouring down over the island.

Wang Zi Chen blinked. "Uh... did we win?"

As if in reply, a sound rang out in the minds of every player on Earth.

» CONGRATULATIONS TO PLAYER ETHAN FOR CLEARING THE GLOBAL APOCALYPSE [DEEP-SEA TITANS].

The message repeated three times, its significance settling over the world.

The Final Gamble