57: Chapter 57 Clues to a Prosperous Era
Bai Zhu crossed the ocean and launched an assault on Sakura Country.
This action directly shocked the entire world.
Three thousand Self-Defense Force soldiers swept through with their guns; Barrett heavy sniper rifles roared in unison, and even fleet missiles were launched from time to time.
However.
All of this.
Failed to stop Bai Zhu.
He continued to slaughter his way inward.
It was true that Bai Zhu was strong.
But what truly made people feel helpless was his foresight.
Whenever Sakura Country deployed threatening weapons, Bai Zhu would face that direction in advance.
He would either evade or block the heavy weaponry.
Black clouds shrouded the sky.
The air pressure was heavy and low.
Dark clouds weighed down on the city as if to crush it; the north wind swept the earth, snapping the grass!
The entire atmosphere seemed filled with heavy pressure, making even breathing require a subconscious extra effort.
A sense of suffocation permeated the entire coastline.
Gloomy clouds obscured everything, and pitch-black darkness took over.
Streetlights lit up automatically one by one.
But in the next moment, a streak of silver-white electricity appeared, causing the streetlights to explode instantly.
It wasn't just the streetlights.
Any light that was turned on met the same fate.
Under these black clouds, the entire air was filled with static electricity.
Even a tiny current could ignite the static.
In this darkness, only when lightning flashed overhead could the distance be seen clearly.
In the pitch-black world, the only light source was Bai Zhu, whose body radiated silver light.
He was surrounded by streaks of silver-white lightning, a sight both terrifying and divine.
Boom!!!
Bai Zhu stopped and raised his right hand high.
A brilliant bolt of lightning crashed down.
The world lit up.
Under the incredibly horrified gazes of the people, a massive blade of lightning suddenly took shape.
Using his right hand as the Foundation, Bai Zhu slashed down fiercely.
The massive lightning blade cleaved down, and the twenty-story building ahead was instantly severed.
The building collapsed!
Dust filled the air, accompanied by a wave of horrified wailing.
This shocking scene terrified everyone into stupidity.
Gunfire ceased, and the artillery fell silent.
Everyone stared blankly at Bai Zhu.
As the silver light flickered, Bai Zhu's body slowly rose.
He hovered twenty meters in mid-air.
"Is it enough!?"
"Is it enough!?"
"Is it enough!?"
Suddenly, Bai Zhu let out a furious roar.
The sound waves rippled far into the distance, silencing everyone.
What did he mean!?
Why did he ask that!?
Everyone looked at each other in confusion.
Not just the people on the scene, but even those in front of their televisions were full of doubt.
Before long.
Sakura Country provided the answer.
A group of people appeared at the scene.
Reporters from various countries, unafraid of death, rushed forward, allowing the television audience to see this group clearly.
A Sakura Country man holding a white flag ran over quickly.
He waved the white flag incessantly, his entire body trembling.
They were quite far away after all; through the television, one could only see the two of them talking from a distance.
That Sakura Country man kept bowing and scraping, his face deathly pale.
Next, Bai Zhu seemed to say something, and the Sakura Country man waved his hand. Immediately, a group of tall, large men emerged.
Judging by their physiques, they were very likely the recently trending Mutants.
But at this moment.
The Mutants also had faces full of terror.
They quickly dragged out several corpses and then stood in the distance with their entire bodies tense.
After that.
Amidst the Sakura Country man's bowing and scraping, Bai Zhu nodded. Then his figure moved, turning into a streak of silver light that vanished in a flash.
That speed left everyone in front of their televisions dumbfounded.
Bai Zhu had left.
The entire coastal city was a mess.
People had died, and buildings had been turned to ruins.
Of course.
Most importantly.
The entire world fell silent today.
This was a challenge to their worldview.
It was also the most powerful rebuttal to technology.
The world was shocked.
Exaggerated reports flooded the eyes of people worldwide like a tide.
The entire internet reached its most feverish day in history.
...
National Security Bureau Headquarters.
The entire department was pin-drop silent.
Phew!
After a long while, Director Xiang Dahai leaned back in his chair and silently lit a cigarette.
Taking a deep drag, his eyes were bloodshot.
"Send a message to Sakura Country, condemn them, and make them pay massive compensation!!!"
Xiang Dahai suddenly sat up and slammed his hand on the table with a bang: "Have the fleet set out now to search for Bai Zhu and escort him back safely!!!"
Xiang Dahai roared out, and soon someone relayed the order.
But at this time.
Xiang Dahai's heart was actually filled with regret!
Who could have imagined that Bai Zhu would be so powerful?
One must know that two months ago, Bai Zhu had specifically warned him.
He had even been of great help to his department.
But he hadn't taken it to heart.
But damn it.
Who could have known that practicing martial arts would make someone so strong?
"No, I can't keep just sitting here!"
Xiang Dahai stood up abruptly, and everyone looked at him.
"Let's go! Zhuang Shumei, you guys come with me to Laojun Temple!"
"Go right now!?"
Zhuang Xiu Akira asked blankly.
There was a huge pile of matters to handle right now, especially regarding Bai Zhu.
Don't be fooled by Bai Zhu's display of Divine Might in Sakura Country.
In fact, Sakura Country's quick surrender also had to do with the Republic.
It was after Director Xiang Dahai reported to the higher-ups that a stern ultimatum was issued to Sakura Country through diplomatic means.
"Everything else is a minor matter. Being able to recruit Bai Zhu into our department is the most important thing!"
Xiang Dahai's face was solemn.
His eyes shone with light.
His tone was exceptionally firm.
At this moment, he secretly vowed never to repeat his previous mistake.
"Let's go. If I can get you guys to stay at Laojun Temple to Cultivate, that would be even better!"
Xiang Dahai waved his hand, his chubby body leading the way.
Zhuang Xiu Akira took a deep breath, his heart racing!
But just then.
A figure suddenly jumped up and shouted, "Director, I want to go too! I want to practice martial arts! I want to fly over walls, I want to hold lightning in my hands, and I want to be a hero acting for justice!!!"
It was none other than the clerk, Little Li.
His roar made everyone in the office breathe faster.
Their gazes all converged on Director Xiang Dahai.
Director Xiang Dahai's mouth twitched.
He looked at Little Li speechlessly.
"Be good. You guys work first. As Director, I'll go scout the path. If Laojun Temple agrees to let the Blade Squad stay, then I'll strive to get you all over there for training!"
Xiang Dahai persuaded him gently.
"Director, are you telling the truth!?"
Little Li was a bit unwilling, looking at Xiang Dahai with some suspicion.
"As the director of a bureau, when have I ever lied to anyone!!!"
Xiang Dahai looked at Little Li with a face full of sincerity.
With the whole department watching, he couldn't scold Little Li to his face; otherwise, the whole department would have complaints.
"Last time you said martial arts were useless, that flesh and blood couldn't stop bullets..."
Little Li pouted and muttered.
Xiang Dahai's eyes twitched instantly.
I'll hang you up and whip you sooner or later!
...
The whole world was boiling.
It was a massive hit both domestically and abroad.
Especially domestically.
There was already a deep Foundation of martial arts mythology, and over the past three months, news of people getting results from practicing martial arts had surfaced from time to time.
Some people could even fly over walls.
But never before this moment had everyone been so shocked.
Martial arts were deep in the heart of every citizen of the Republic; everyone had a dream of being a Great Hero.
However, no one believed that martial arts could compare to firearms.
Yet.
Now someone had told everyone through their own experience that martial arts simply don't fear firearms.
The martial arts dream ignited in everyone's heart in an instant.
Everyone began to frantically search for Mind-Cultivation Techniques.
The martial arts expert, Great Master Ma, rose to prominence once again!
And amidst this fervor.
Ji Yebai had already boarded a plane.
His heart, too, could not remain calm for a long time.