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Chapter 140 Superweapon Bombing the Sunset Empire (5k)

Faced with the Red Heart Society's brief response, the Peacock Emperor, after careful consideration, still chose to remain stubbornly defiant.

Things have come to this point, are we really going to run away at the last minute?

If they can fool the Red Heart Society this time, they will inevitably be able to use super military weapons as an excuse to reap huge profits from the whole world in the future.

No resources provided?

Are you afraid of super military gadgets?

[Even the Red Heart Society acknowledges that the Peacock Empire possesses super military weaponry, yet you refuse to admit it?]

Do you think you have more say than the Red Heart Society?

Most importantly, he didn't believe Chixin would actually dare to launch a super military weapon.

[After all, the Peacock Empire had prepared a whole host of smokescreens with super military capabilities, even fooling the Winter Empire and the United States, which had the strongest intelligence capabilities. How could the Red Heart Society, a civilian organization that had just overthrown the Federation, possibly find out?]

[Especially organizations like the Red Heart Society, which speak out for and stand up for the lower classes, and whose growth is based on judging nobles and aristocratic families, are bound to care a great deal about the thoughts and opinions of the lower classes.]

[Such a weapon of mass destruction can provoke worldwide opposition even when tested in desert or other uninhabited areas. If it were to actually destroy a major power, especially one with over a billion people, it would undoubtedly trigger a global wave of opposition.]

If the Red Heart Society wants to develop foreign trade in the world in the future, it will definitely not be so reckless.

Therefore, the Peacock Emperor believed the advantage lay with him.

Even though some high-ranking officials in the Peacock Empire thought this was absolutely insane, a gamble with the lives and fortunes of everyone in the nation.

How can the fate of a nation be gambled away?

[Winning the gamble may seem like a happy occasion, but it sows the seeds for future disaster.]

If we lose the bet, the entire Peacock Empire will be finished!

Who gave you the courage to even think that the Red Heart Society wouldn't dare to start a war?

The rise of the Red Heart Society, seemingly peaceful, was actually fraught with struggle!

Will such a power, which rose to prominence through struggle, be misled by the smokescreen laid out by the Mauryan Empire?

However, these clear-headed voices were met with the disdain of the Peacock Emperor, who even went so far as to execute some of them on the grounds of disrupting morale before the battle.

[But while the Peacock Empire could deceive other countries in the world with its acting and smokescreens, it couldn't deceive the Red Heart Society.]

[Thus, unsurprisingly, the super military facility located in the plateau province was officially launched.]

As the countdown ended, the super military equipment headed towards a predetermined location between the Sunset Empire and the Peacock Empire.

[After extensive data analysis, the Redheart AI determined that, based on the explosive effects of the super military weapon, detonating it at this location would not only maximally destroy the Sunset Empire but also cripple the Peacock Empire, directly shattering its dream of becoming a world-dominating superpower.]

After all, you know very well that the Sunset Empire is the culprit that caused this world to be targeted by the Abyss and ultimately headed for destruction.

Therefore, after plundering the Sunset Empire's wealth through its super military, this sinful nation, which violated ethics, secretly researched the Abyss, and thus incurred the wrath of the Abyss's projected will, no longer had any reason to exist.

The launch of this super military weapon instantly alarmed all the countries and powers in the world that had been observing the situation.

[The Red Heart Society ignored repeated warnings from the Peacock Empire and still launched its super weapon.]

For a time, all nations feared a retaliation from the Mauryan Empire.

The first minute is the golden window for decision-making, from the moment the enemy launches a super weapon to the moment your side initiates a counterattack.

If this window is missed, all of your country's high-level military equipment may become scrap metal.

[What no nation expected was that when the super weapon crossed the vast territory of the Red Heart Society and rushed into the skies above the territory of the Peacock Empire, evading the Peacock Empire's dense anti-military defense matrix at extremely high speed, the Peacock Empire still did not launch the super weapon towards the Red Heart Society.]

At this point, anyone who still doesn't react is a fool.

The Peacock Empire, by gambling with its own future, deceived the entire world.

Of course, the Red Heart Society, whom the Peacock Empire most wanted to deceive, did not fall for it.

At that moment, the Sunset Emperor, upon learning of this, directly mocked the Mauryan Empire's foolishness and ignorance.

[A super military weapon capable of destroying a country cannot be easily imitated.]

[With the technological level of the Peacock Empire, those idiots who couldn't even figure out their extraordinary wind tunnel actually claimed to have created a super military weapon?]

Most importantly, they also swindled a large amount of resources and wealth from the Sunset Empire.

【fortunately!】

[They were rational enough to use money to avoid trouble, which can be considered a reconciliation with the Red Heart Society.]

[If we can eventually establish a connection with the Red Heart Society and obtain enough top-secret information through cooperation, then the Sunset Empire might very well stand at the pinnacle of the world in the future.]

At that time, combined with the results of the Abyss Experiment, we will make that damned Red Heart Society pay a heavy price.

The Federation's territory has always been something the Sunset Empire has coveted.

[After all, the land is vast and rich in resources. If the Sunset Empire could possess them, it would surely change the plight of the Sunset People.]

Just as the Sunset Emperor was mocking the Mauryan Empire, the entire nation's warning detection system suddenly began flashing.

[Immediately afterwards, the defense system matrix targeting forbidden weapons was activated.]

【Shoo-shoo-shoo】

A series of military missiles were launched into the sky.

This sudden turn of events left the Sunset Empire's high command stunned.

【what? 】

【what's the situation? 】

[Isn't the Red Heart Society supposed to be attacking the Peacock Empire?]

Even if we don't attack the Peacock Empire, we must attack the Winter Empire.

Why did their country's defense system suddenly activate?

Is it a system malfunction, or did the launch of the Red Heart Society's super military weapon encounter an accident?

However, the Sunset Emperor's doubts did not last long.

[Because the super military weapon tore through the sky, it quickly landed at the designated location.]

Of course, the Nine-Turn Assassin possesses the ability to intercept during this process.

[However, the key issue is that, when intercepting forbidden weapons, thanks to the power of a ninth-level professional, even if they are at the epicenter of the explosion, they will basically not die due to the enhancements of their skills and equipment.]

[This interceptable explosive is hundreds of times more powerful, a super military weapon capable of leveling an entire country. Others are unaware of this; anyone attempting to intercept it will inevitably die!]

[Perhaps those from other countries, for the sake of their own people and the land beneath their feet, would risk their lives to intercept them.]

[The Sunset Empire's Nine Revolutions, however, will not!]

Because they know very well that even if their country is gone, they can go to other countries and live the exact same life.

But if they're gone, everything will be taken away from me.

Thus, the tragedy of the setting sun empire unfolded.

A deafening explosion, comparable to a solar storm, detonated at the designated location.

Just as the aftershocks of the super military weapon destroyed half of the Sunset Empire's territory and were about to annihilate the Sunset Imperial Capital, a golden light shot into the sky from the depths of the Sunset Imperial Capital.

The instant that golden light flashed, a majestic power awakened from the depths of the Sunset Imperial Capital.

In the blink of an eye, the immense power collided, clashed, and annihilated with the terrifying shockwaves generated by the super military weapon.

If half of the Sunset Empire's territory hadn't been destroyed, everyone would probably have thought it was a hallucinatory dream that had the entire world in a trance.

However, the Peacock Empire was not so fortunate.

In a matter of seconds, nearly one-fifth of the country was affected and destroyed, and all life within that territory was wiped out.

[With the world watching, people realized for the first time the power generated by a super military weapon explosion.]

This is a technological marvel that doesn't belong to this era!

This is the highest achievement that human civilization has ever made!

This is also the result of all the resources accumulated in the previous timeline, leading to cross-temporal assistance.

The strategic value of this super military weapon surpasses that of all other products at this moment.

Even the Crimson Heart Armor is slightly inferior to the Super Military Gear.

Meanwhile, in the Red Heart Society's high-level meeting hall.

Lin Xue frowned as she watched the golden pillar of light shooting into the sky from the capital city at sunset.

Deng Qi's face darkened as he observed the unexpected scene.

Everyone seemed to have their plans disrupted by this sudden golden beam of light.

[The power of a super military force should not exist under normal circumstances in the Sunset Empire.]

But now, why?

[Within the Sunset Empire, there exists a defensive force comparable to a super Abyss Lord?]

Only you remained calm.

[Because you sensed a familiar aura from that golden pillar of light rising from the Sunset Imperial Capital.]

That is the power of human will!

In other words, it's more about the so-called national destiny! The protection of national destiny was laid bare the moment the super military weapon arrived.

Just as the collective will of the billion-plus members of the Red Heart Society lies hidden deep within your soul, automatically protecting it when it is threatened, it seems that a powerful collective will also exists within the Sunset Capital.

[What might puzzle you is why, in previous timelines, when the abyss descended, the will of the people within the Sunset Capital wasn't activated?]

With such terrifying power, the Sunset Empire could easily hold out for several years or even a decade or more, if nothing else is a problem.

[Could it be because the projected will of the Abyss descended upon the Sunset Empire, directly suppressing the will of the people within its borders?]

[Or is it that the Sunset Empire's abyssal experiments, while causing the abyssal projection to resonate, have inadvertently destroyed the protection of human will?]

If the Sunset Empire receives some protection, what about other countries?

[In the previous timeline, after the Red Heart Society landed on the distant continent, it destroyed the countries on that continent not long after.]

At that time, no one was willing to step forward to stop it!

Is it possible that human civil wars are acceptable, and that military conquest and occupation by legions are possible, but not weapons of mass destruction like these?

[Or perhaps it was after the Abyss invaded, when human will was completely suppressed by the Abyss and became ineffective.]

Why is the protection I receive from the Red Heart Society still in effect?

[With proper handling, you can even use a level 99 super-powerful Abyss Lord as a sitting duck.]

[Teacher, should we launch another super weapon?]

Deng Qi spoke first, breaking the heavy atmosphere in the meeting room.

【Need not!】

You waved your hand, indicating that once human will is activated, it can become extremely violent for a period of time.

[The loyalty and admiration of over a billion people have allowed the power of human will within you to reach an unprecedented level.]

[Last time, an air force veteran, after sensing the power of a burst of human will at close range, remarked on this.]

He had seen the so-called description in ancient books.

The ancients referred to this as destiny, national fortune, or fate.

In short, regardless of the title or the type of power, it almost always falls on those in high positions of authority.

The power of human will accumulated within you may be the most surging and terrifying force since the dawn of human civilization.

The wheat has ripened thousands of times, but human effort brings forth its brilliance for the first time.

Perhaps only the Chixin Society's operating model can maximize the power of human will.

Even so, every time you use or deplete human will, it will cause a certain backlash against all members of the Red Heart Society and even the territory under its jurisdiction.

From incurable colds and fevers to rampant, incurable epidemics, and then to the outbreak of various natural disasters such as earthquakes and floods in the region.

In short, even the willpower forged by the faith of members of the Red Heart Society sometimes cannot withstand the backlash of human willpower, let alone in a country like the Sunset Empire that does not treat the lower classes as human beings.

Because you understand human nature so well, you know that at this moment, you must not further provoke the Sunset Empire into unleashing its will.

[Once people calm down and regain their composure, the backlash they will suffer will be devastating for the Sunset Empire!]

As for the Mauryan Empire?

Taking down this bizarre country was just a convenient thing to do.

[Using the Red Heart Society's super military equipment as leverage to extract resources from other countries.]

What's the difference between this and robbing someone by reaching into the pocket of the Red Heart Society?

Therefore, the Red Heart Society must secure this resource!

Unsurprisingly, the condemnation from the Peacock Empire and the sob story-driven announcement from the Sunset Empire quickly reshaped global public opinion.

Faced with criticism from around the world, the Red Heart Society merely issued a statement to the Peacock Empire.

[The official jargon and repetitive phrases all convey the same meaning: if you don't pay up, they'll bomb you with super military weapons next time.]

Don't give me that nonsense about having some kind of super military weapon. If you really do, then show it off!

Faced with the threats and intimidation from the Red Heart Society, even the usually quick-witted Peacock Empire fell silent.

In September of the 130th year of the Extraordinary Calendar, a delegation from the Peacock Empire arrived at the Red Heart Society with a large amount of resources to apologize.

[Lin Xue frowned upon seeing the list of resources.]

Even now, the Peacock Empire is still playing dirty tricks?

The United States has thoroughly investigated the resources possessed by the Peacock Empire and compiled a list, which has been sent to the Red Heart Society.

[Under these circumstances, the Mauryan Empire actually wants to act as a middleman and intercept a portion of the profits?]

Do they have the capability?

The Mauryan Empire, when faced with this problem, simply resorted to playing the victim.

This is utterly baffling. How can someone try to gain sympathy from an enemy trying to destroy them? What kind of thinking is that?

[Why can't I understand this thought process, even after multiple interactions?]

In October of the 130th year of the Extraordinary Calendar, the Red Heart Society announced to the world that it would soon conduct its third super military experiment.

This news terrified the Peacock Empire.

Soon, massive amounts of resources were transported to the Red Heart Society.

[In the same month, the Sunset Emperor personally led a team, carrying a large amount of resources, and tremblingly handed them over to the Red Heart Society.]

[You and Lin Xue didn't even show up to the trembling, fearful Emperor Sunset.]

The person in charge of reception was Deng Qi.

At this crucial moment showcasing the friendship between the two countries, a professional, nationally-level photographer is needed to capture the moment.

[Deng Qi, as the person in charge of the reception, stood on the left, where he held a higher position, while the Sunset Emperor, as the ruler of the country, could only stand on the right.]

On the world stage, since ancient times, the strength of the fist has been the determining factor.

[If the Red Heart Society is stronger than the Sunset Empire, then even Deng Qi, the third-ranking figure in the Red Heart Society, holds a higher position than the Sunset Emperor.]

[Deng Qi's tall and imposing figure instantly made the Sunset Emperor appear incredibly short.]

[After this incident was reported by the official media of the United States, it was dubbed a portrait of father and son by world opinion.]

The Sunset Empire was furious at the United States' indiscriminate and biased reporting.

[However, the official response from the United States is that, according to United States law, the media should have freedom of expression.]

[The implication is clear: when the United States media criticized the Red Heart Society, why didn't you speak up?]

[Now they're mocking your Sunset Empire, and you're getting angry?]

How can people be so hypocritical?

In November of the 130th year of the Extraordinary Calendar, the Sunset Empire dispatched a group of envoys to settle permanently at the Red Heart Society.

Their meaning was simple: if the Red Heart Society ever had any complaints about the Sunset Empire, they should inform them first.

[Any issue that can be resolved at the negotiating table with resources and money should never escalate to military conflict.]

Otherwise, it would severely damage the friendly relations between the two countries.

Upon learning of this, Lin Xue immediately issued a notice to the Sunset Empire, demanding that it disband all its Abyss Research Laboratories within its borders!

One month later, the Red Heart Society will send professionals to conduct an inspection.

If the Sunset Empire continues its abyss research, the Crimson Heart Society would not rule out using a second super weapon to reduce the Sunset Empire to utter ruins!

[Under the world's watchful eyes, the Red Heart Society publicly stated that they do not believe the golden pillars of light within the Sunset Empire are inexhaustible.]

If one super weapon can't break it, then two will!

If two aren't enough, then ten!

[Anyway, the Red Heart Society has already mastered the complete production process of super military weapons. If the Red Heart Society wanted to, they could launch a hundred super military weapons tomorrow.]

These words plunged the entire world into panic.

Even the White Eagle Emperor felt as if he were being subjected to acupuncture.

Although he and you have a good relationship, the White Eagle Empire and the Red Heart Society are currently in a honeymoon phase.

However, when it comes to national interests, today's allies could betray us tomorrow!

In all discussions of interests, the nation's interests should take precedence.

[So, after a private communication, he asked you, "Would Redheart use super weaponry to bombard the White Eagle Empire?"]

You smiled wryly and shook your head.

My friend!

Of course not!

Trust me, you deserve better!

[Emperor White Eagle: "???"]

(End of this chapter)