The once-thriving celestial garden had given way to a desolate wasteland, devoid of any signs of life. The system assistant, now transformed into a towering truck, had assured him that this was a perfect match, but reality pained a different picture. The landscape before him was barren, the sky a sickly shade of yellow, and the air thick with the stench of decay. Despite his enhanced abilities granted by the system, Matt knew that these perks would do little to aid him in this unforgiving environment. His primary objective was to locate a system-issued guardian, a quest that seemed like a wild goose chase. The planet itself appeared to have given up on survival, as if it had resigned to its fate. The thought of unifying the warring states, a feat that could potentially save humanity, seemed like an impossible dream. However, Matt was determined to push forward, driven by a glimmer of hope that refused to fade. He began his journey, navigating through the scorched earth, searching for any sign of life or clues to the whereabouts of the elusive guardian. His senses heightened by the LitRPG mechanics, he detected subtle changes in his surroundings, picking up on the faintest whispers of energy. Every step he took felt like a gamble, as if he were walking on thin ice, never knowing when the ground might give way beneath him.

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