It had been two years since the Purple Profound Civilization advanced to a First-Level Civilization, and it was already approaching the stage where a Human-Level Calamity could descend. The Disaster it now faced far exceeded what a newly promoted First-Level Civilization would normally encounter.

Although the Disaster was still classified as Ghost-Level, there was more than one.

This time, the Purple Profound Civilization was targeted by five separate Ghost-Level Calamities. Each spatial passage torn open by these Disasters allowed multiple Fourth-Order Monsters to pass through.

A Disaster of such intensity was simply beyond what a typical First-Level Civilization could withstand.

It was understandable that the four allied civilizations chose to retreat. After all, they were only allies. Providing limited support was acceptable, but not at the cost of their own survival.

As for the two that remained, they were overwhelmed by the swarm of Fourth-Order Monsters. One Child of Civilization was killed, while the other fled after suffering heavy losses.

The Purple Profound Civilization had no means of escape and could only stand its ground.

Seeing that defeat was inevitable, and with the mindset of taking a desperate gamble, the Child of Civilization of the Purple Profound Civilization decisively activated a random interspatial distress signal.

Fortunately, there was still a glimmer of hope.

"Netherbone Civilization, Dawn Civilization, and... an unknown civilization?"

The Child of Civilization of the Purple Profound Civilization was momentarily stunned. It was his first time using a random interspatial distress signal, and he had not expected such a situation to occur.

"What is this... Unknown Civilization? Is that really its name?"

However, he quickly stopped dwelling on it when he noticed another name.

"Dawn Civilization... could it be the Dawn Civilization that ranks high on the Civilization Pillar?"

The moment that thought crossed his mind, a surge of hope filled his heart.

...

High above the Purple Profound Civilization.

Three spatial rifts suddenly appeared in the sky, and five figures stepped out from within them.

Realizing that the entry point was in midair, Noah immediately activated his ability to walk through the air, stabilizing himself in the void before looking into the distance.

"There are other civilizations responding as well," Noah said, slightly surprised.

Figures also emerged from the other two spatial rifts. One, like Noah, had arrived alone.

The other was a three meter tall figure clad in silver white armor, wielding a giant sword engulfed in flames. Most striking of all were the radiant wings spread wide behind them.

The final group has the largest number, consisting of three individuals.

Noah was not surprised by this. There was no restriction stating that only one person could respond to a rescue, and although the spatial rifts existed only briefly, it was still possible for multiple individuals to pass through.

"Swiss..."

The individuals from the two civilizations quickly pulled back, maintaining a cautious distance as they sized each other up.

However, the standoff did not last long. The silver armored figure spoke first.

"The Purple Profound Civilization won’t last much longer. Let’s deal with the disaster first."

"Let’s introduce ourselves."

"Dawn Civilization, Sally, Fourth Order Awakener."

A clear female voice echoed through the air.

There was no need to question why Noah could understand her. Upon entering this world, he had received a system prompt asking whether he wished to enable translation synchronization.

Naturally, this service was not free and required merit points, Fortunately, the cost was low, so Noah activated it immediately.

In the Civilization Convergence Zone, translation was provided without cost, but outside of it, such conveniences did not come for free.

In addition, one could spend merit points to conceal their civilization’s name. This was why the Child of Civilization of the Purple Profound Civilization had seen "Unknown Civilization."

"Dawn Civilization?"

Noah’s thoughts stirred slightly upon hearing the name.

If Noah remembered correctly, this civilization ranked 235th on the Civilization Stele, belonged to a legendary race, and was extremely powerful.

The three individuals from the third civilization also showed surprise upon hearing Sally’s introduction.

"We are from the Netherbone Civilization. I am the Child of Civilization, Bone Lord Karth, and these are my clansmen, Vex and Draal. Both are Fourth-Order Awakeners."

The members of the Netherbone Civilization were humanoid in shape, standing about two meters tall, with pale, bone-like skin and a single dark horn protruding from their foreheads.

Netherbone Civilization?

Noah had no particular impression. Among the hundreds of millions of civilizations on the Civilization Stele, it was impossible to remember them all, nor was there any need to. After all, civilizations could fall at any moment.

However, anyone who dared to respond to a random distress signal was certainly no ordinary individual.

Sally and the three from the Netherbone Civilization all turned their gaze toward Noah. He was the only one who had yet to reveal his identity.

Noah spoke in a deep, booming voice, "Child of Civilization of the Mountain Civilization, Ronan Stoneheart. Fourth-Order Awakener."

As for Noah claiming to be a Fourth-Order Awakener, Sally and the others from the Netherbone Civilization had no doubts. After all, they did not sense any sign of Rank Suppression from him.

The three parties did not exchange many words. The Purple Profound Civilization was on the brink of collapse, and there was no time to waste.

Their location was not far from the Child of Civilization of the Purple Profound Civilization, so they quickly noticed the life-and-death battle unfolding there.

Sally was the first to act. With a swing of her flaming greatsword, a blade of fire stretching for tens of kilometers slashed through the battlefield, instantly killing one of the Fourth-Order monsters.

At the same time, Bone Lord Karth and his two companions vanished like a gust of wind. In the next instant, deep wounds appeared on three Fourth-Order monsters, their auras rapidly weakening.

There had originally been five Fourth-Order monsters besieging the Child of Civilization. They had held a decisive advantage and were on the verge of victory. Yet in the blink of an eye, one was dead and three were severely wounded.

The final Fourth-Order monster was struck with terror and immediately attempted to flee.

But the moment it turned around, it saw a towering, muscular figure blocking its path.

Noah revealed a faint, almost gentle smile, then threw a punch.

The impact landed squarely on the monster.

It let out a miserable scream as its body was sent crashing to the ground, creating a massive crater. It lay at the bottom, barely alive, on the verge of death.