Chapter 674

Chapter 674: After the Nuclear Explosion

Haigang City, Villa Manor

Lin Jiang and Cao Ying were watching videos and looking at pictures on a paper in the office.

The specific location of the nuclear explosion is in the southern part of Gray Cloud Mountain on Penglai Continent, about fifteen hundred kilometers from the main peak and main vein. The explosion in the air formed a fireball exceeding five hundred kilometers.

This made the Gray Cloud Mountain lose dozens of peaks, with mountain tops hundreds of meters high turning into one of the giant craters at the center, later being burnt to ashes within thousands of miles, with rocks turning into powder.

Within five hundred kilometers, all living beings turned into fragments, and a video even captured the process of a fourth-tier Demon King being vaporized directly.

Thousands of miles away from the nuclear blast center, there were bodies everywhere, with only a few humans and magical beasts surviving, the nuclear radiation spreading over three thousand miles.

Even in space satellites and space stations, dust has escaped from this world.

In the western part of the Shen Continent, there was a strong tremor, and in the southern part of the Ying Continent, houses collapsed due to earthquakes caused by the nuclear blast.

In the middle of the Penglai Continent, a crack thousands of kilometers long appeared, making the whole continent seem as if it were being torn apart.

Watching the videos and images before him, Lin Jiang remembered the Tsar Bomba hydrogen bomb from his memories, with a design yield of one hundred and seventy million, but the one tested was only fifty million.

It was this fifty million yield hydrogen bomb that had a shock wave reaching a thousand kilometers, melting a three-meter-thick ice layer within a diameter of twenty kilometers, causing a direct interruption of radars and communications four thousand kilometers away, with no recovery possible within twenty hours. The explosion’s flash blinded people within forty kilometers, and the earthquake it triggered reached above a magnitude of five.

The destruction of this world was even stronger than the real Tsar Bomba hydrogen bomb, reaching a yield of two hundred million, which, looking at the data, was four times that of the test Tsar Bomba. But its real power was much more than four times. At that time, Lin Jiang and his companions were approximately five thousand kilometers away from the explosion center, yet they still experienced significant interference. If they were not high-level cultivators, they might have suffered fatal injuries.

"The catastrophic weapon, known as the World Destruction Bullet, has truly lived up to its reputation. Most of the creatures in the southern part of Penglai Continent are severely weakened. It is feared that within the next few decades or even centuries, they will be unable to fight back."

After Cao Ying finished reading all this, she couldn’t help but exclaim, "Is this the most powerful weapon that humans possess? It’s truly terrifying."

"Not all of them. The main forces of the demonic tribe were in the northern part of Penglai Continent at that time."

"It’s useless. Even though they were in the northern part of Penglai Continent, the nuclear radiation would still reach them. I don’t need to explain the dangers of nuclear radiation, right?"

"Yes, I destroyed Penglai Continent too. There are many people criticizing me online now."

"The criticisms came from the Huaxia Official."

Cao Ying curled her lip. So that’s why Lin Jiang never revealed his identity publicly. Even after the spiritual energy recovery, very few people actually knew Lin Jiang. He had a small group of followers. Most of Lin Jiang’s activities were carried out under the identity of Huaxia Official.

Afterwards, Lin Jiang took control of Huaxia’s public relations immediately. The higher-ups could criticize freely, but they were not allowed to expose Lin Jiang’s identity. He remained perfectly hidden behind the scenes.

The nuclear explosion this time couldn’t be concealed at all, but some groundwork had been laid before. After all, the war in Penglai Continent had been going on for a long time. The conflicts and hatred between the human race and the demonic tribe had been continuously fueled. Now, only a few people are criticizing, while most are applauding.

"Uncle, things have happened on the Penglai Continent, it’s no use regretting now. What should we do next? There are many monsters in various places, especially in the Endless Sea. Ninety percent of the area has been taken over by monsters."

Cao Ying said that she is very open-minded. In the immortal cultivation era, there were no such weapons. Otherwise, they would have used them when the monster race invaded in the past.

When the monster race invaded in the past, the human casualties were in the millions or even billions. At that time, everyone focused on cultivation. The death toll of cultivators alone was in the millions. Many major sects were either crippled or wiped out, like the Pure Jade Sect in Bing State. The whole sect had tens of thousands of cultivators, along with millions of family members. Including the vassals, the total loss was immeasurable. Only a few survived for a few months. Bing State was left in ruins after the war.

Therefore, Cao Ying thought that using a nuclear bomb was not excessive. At most, it could be seen as revenge. If anyone from the Pure Jade Sect survived, they might even applaud the act.

"Keep on fighting."

Lin Jiang said that he wasn’t feeling so bad. He just felt that his actions seemed a bit demonic. His mind had become very resilient.

The war must go on and won’t stop because of this. However, they decided not to touch Penglai for now but instead clear out monsters in other areas, to prevent the Demon Queen and her followers from regrouping.

"That’s right, it should be like this. Uncle, what are your plans for dealing with the Abbess and the Ying Continent over there?"

"Export weapons, retrieve resources. Huaxia cannot be in chaos or suffer too many casualties. Everything we do is to prepare for Huaxia."

Lin Jiang said. Ying Continent is doing fine with the efforts of the Wangxian Sect people there, but things are not going well in Fangzhang Continent. Without high-level cultivators present, and with Demon Queen sending several Demon Kings over, the situation is getting bad. We need to fight back.

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In Ying Continent, Li Qing also watched the news about the nuclear explosion, seeing the devastation in the southern region of Penglai Continent. Like many other cultivators, she usually looks down on non-cultivators because they are weak. But now, she feels moved by what she sees.

"Zheng Yi, can’t we really make this thing?"

"Master, you’ve asked this many times. Technically, we can, but our basic industry is lacking. Many things are restricted, and even the Alliance Three Countries have treaties. If anyone is caught making it secretly, they will be punished."

Zheng Yi shook his head. Ying Continent’s technology is slightly better than Penglai’s, and they can make first-generation nuclear weapons. However, their basic industry is not advanced enough, and many materials are restricted from being exported, so they can’t get them.

They dare not produce it because it’s restricted. If caught, the Alliance Three Countries will sanction them. Until there is solid progress, they will face consequences – it’s legitimate.

"It’s a shame. With this, we wouldn’t have to worry about Ying Continent’s safety."

"Everyone knows this, but we can’t dwell on it. We might as well try something else, like weapons that use spiritual energy. Huaxia has fewer restrictions in this area."

Zheng Yi said that they also study Huaxia’s ways and have a Spiritual Energy Research Institute. They have made some progress and can now make smaller spiritual energy weapons.

"Leader, I am more worried about the demon clan’s leaders moving to Ying Continent. Penglai Continent seems to be ruined due to nuclear radiation and is no longer suitable for living. The demon clan must be planning to move, either to Ying Continent or to Fang Zhang. Ying Continent is closer to Penglai, so they might choose us."

"That’s a problem. If the Demon Queen takes over Ying Continent, we won’t stand a chance."

Li Qing said that the demon clan’s leaders are very powerful, and with Ying Continent’s limited strength, they won’t be able to resist. She is the only Void Achieving, while the others are Soul Changing.

"Leader, it seems we need to cooperate with Huaxia. Without their support, we won’t be able to hold off."

"Huaxia probably doesn’t want the demon clan to move either. We can’t keep destroying places. If we talk seriously with Huaxia, they will cooperate."

"I will personally visit Huaxia."

After thinking for a while, Li Qing mentioned that she hadn’t been to Huaxia since she woke up, nor had she contacted Lin Jiang. Instead, she came to Ying Continent.

Li Qing knew that Lin Jiang must be aware of the situation, but he didn’t show any reaction. Cooperation between Lin Jiang and Ying Continent was still ongoing.

Both sides understood the situation. It was embarrassing for Li Qing to ask for help from someone she usually avoided. But for the sake of benefits, she had to do it. She was prepared for the possibility of being insulted by Lin Jiang.

"Master, shall I go instead?"

"No need, I will go myself."

"Then I will trouble Master. I will go to Shen Continent, focusing on the important matters."

"My personal honor is not important. What matters is Wangxian Sect. It is our collective mission and must not be jeopardized."

Li Qing nodded. She had a deep attachment to Wangxian Sect. As Lin Jiang’s first disciple, she was involved in founding the sect and had guarded it for hundreds of years. Many disciples grew up under her care, and it felt like home to her.

"We will not disappoint Master’s expectations."

They all gestured respectfully. Wangxian Sect was their fundamental interest, and they had devoted all their energy and effort to its growth over the years, hoping it would thrive in this era.