Chapter 70: Nuclear Explosion — Are You an M?

Ten Collapse Explosions condensed into shape, floating before Jiang Qin.

The thunder-light sphere was no larger than a thumb, yet within it lurked terrifying power.

"This alone isn't enough — they have to merge, only then can the power be stacked…"

At a thought from Jiang Qin, the thunder force contained in this region surged wildly over, wrapping around the ten Collapse Explosions like mucus, finally forming an energy sphere the size of a palm.

The ten Collapse Explosions had not merged; they still refused to fuse with one another.

Once they fused, the energy would exceed Jiang Qin's control, and he himself would likely be blasted apart in an instant, not even a whole corpse remaining.

So the question arose — under such circumstances, how was one to stack the energy within?

Very simple!

The corner of Jiang Qin's mouth curled up as he hurled the thunder sphere in his hand into Kuangfeng Xiagu.

The thunder sphere's speed was extreme.

The supply of thunder force did not break off; the thunder force between heaven and earth kept reinforcing that outer shell, preventing the energy from losing control and detonating, until the thunder sphere reached the depths of the canyon — this was already the limit of Jiang Qin's control.

"Now!"

"Let me see just what kind of power it can unleash!"

The thunder force no longer reinforced the outer shell, but instead ignited the Collapse Explosions contained within — such an act was like lighting the fuse of explosives, the only difference being that once the thunder sphere was ignited, there wouldn't even be time to flee.

"Boom—!!"

World-shaking thunder-light suddenly appeared in the depths of Kuangfeng Xiagu, violent thunder ravaging every corner it could reach, destroying everything!

The range covered by the thunder-light kept expanding.

Ten meters… a hundred meters… a thousand meters!

Until it enveloped the entire canyon, the explosion deafening to the ears.

Like an abyss, devouring everything.

In the distance, Su Lingwei and Chen Xiaohu stared dumbfounded at the scene.

When the dust slowly cleared, the canyon came into view.

No — strictly speaking, from this moment on it could no longer be called a canyon.

Kuangfeng Xiagu had been blasted out of existence by that single strike; at the site of the explosion was left a crater several hundred meters across, the original terrain completely unrecognizable, threads of thunder-light still flickering across the scorched earth.

When the aftershocks of the explosion dissipated, only then did Su Lingwei and the other dare approach Jiang Qin's side.

Chen Xiaohu gave a thumbs-up: "Boss, you're badass. I've really never heard of any Divine Image Realm cultivator as freakish as you."

"Does that move just now have a name?"

"Mm… let's call it 【Nuclear Explosion】."

With Jiang Qin's current realm, this was all he could manage.

But he believed that as his strength grew, this move might truly be able to unleash the true might of a Lanxing nuclear explosion.

Half a day later…

Outside the Hanyue Town Spirit Bureau, the Investigators stood in neat rows.

Jiang Qin looked toward Hanyue City — the time for parting had come…

Although he had only stayed in Hanyue City for three months, he was quite fond of this city shrouded year-round in wind and snow.

Cao Hai walked to his side and said softly, "Really not going to say goodbye? If the people of Hanyue could see you off, I think they'd be very happy."

"No need." Jiang Qin shook his head. "Mountains and rivers will meet again one day; parting is for a better reunion next time."

"Then at the very least say something to these fledglings, although in a certain sense, you're still just a fledgling yourself."

Hearing Cao Hai's words, Jiang Qin felt there was some reason in it.

So he turned to look at the hundred-plus Investigators with burning gazes, and his lips moved.

His voice was not loud, yet it clearly reached everyone's ears.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I hope you will keep in mind the original intention you had when you joined the Town Spirit Bureau — don't be drawn in by worldly fame and desire. Ordinary people are fragile in this world, and we are the sharp blades hanging at the necks of those Martial Artists — I believe the path beneath your feet is like the sun that will eventually rise, and no one can stop it!"

Having spoken, he turned and walked onto the aircraft.

His back was reflected in everyone's eyes; in unison they clenched their right fists against their chests and shouted:

"Farewell, Special Envoy Jiang!"

"Farewell, Special Envoy Jiang!"

"Farewell, Special Envoy Jiang…"

The shouts were deafening, and everyone's hearts pounded mightily.

At this moment, the Hanyue Town Spirit Bureau displayed an unprecedented cohesion.

Cao Hai's face was full of gratification, as if he had seen his former self.

It was precisely because of these hopes for the future that he often felt his blood boiling at his own actions!

The aircraft slowly rose into the air and shot into the heavens!

…

There were still two months until the National Academic Competition.

According to the usual rules, the Four Great Academies would hold a practice match to determine the lowest-ranked Academy, and that last-place Academy would then accept challenges from the remaining second- and third-tier Academies.

For fairness, the practice match only allowed first-year new students to participate.

And this year, the venue for the practice match happened to be Zhenling Academy.

The Martial Arts Arena was filled with students and teachers from the Four Great Academies, all watching the duels on the combat platform.

This match was Bianse Academy versus Modu Academy.

Bianse Academy had sent out a strangely dressed youth with a pair of eerie purple pupils; while Modu Academy naturally sent out their rookie king — Jiang Hanhan.

On the combat platform, two figures clashed again and again.

On one of the high platforms.

Principal Qin and the leading teachers of the other three academies sat in a row, commenting on the duels below.

"What a pity. With Jiang Hanhan's strength, in any previous year she could have easily taken first place, but this year monsters keep popping up — first that freak Jiang Qin, then Dijing Academy produced a Ye Lingtian, and now Bianse Academy has produced a Cheng Yi who possesses a Fierce Beast bloodline."

"Mm, just as the supreme expert prophesied — this year is an era where monsters emerge in droves."

"Ha ha ha, sorry about that, Old Tian. Looks like this round is ours, Bianse Academy, taking the win! Who would have thought your Modu Academy would one day be the other woman!"

"You—!"

The Modu Academy teacher's face turned so angry it went black.

As for why they're third.

Don't ask — ask and the answer is that fourth place is Zhenling Academy.

Principal Qin's expression wasn't looking good either.

Although it was a practice match and the rankings didn't count, if word got out it wouldn't do the academy's reputation any good.

If only Su Lingwei and Chen Xiaohu were here — not to mention fighting for first, but second place would absolutely be no problem. Yet both of them were taken away by Jiang Qin, leaving only the somewhat outstanding Li Yunyan.

But she simply wasn't a match for these people.

By now, the victor on the dueling platform had already been decided.

With a roar from Cheng Yi, his human right arm transformed into a beast arm, covered in black hair and absurdly thick.

Seizing the moment, he threw a punch straight at Jiang Hanhan.

Although Jiang Hanhan managed to block in time, she was still sent flying by the tremendous force, her body uncontrollably shooting off the dueling platform.

Just then, a shadow draped over the entire dueling platform.

Everyone instinctively looked up.

A flying craft had, at some unknown point, come to a halt overhead, blocking out the sun.

Jiang Hanhan, who had flown off the dueling platform, didn't crash into the spectator stands either — instead, a hand had grabbed her by the back of her collar like picking up a puppy, and a magnetic, familiar voice sounded by her ear:

"Why is it that every time I see you outside of home, you're either on the brink of death or on your way to being beaten half to death?"

"Are you a masochist?"