Chapter 160

BOOM—

ZOOM—

On the land of the 【Ai Gu Yi Ruin】, already utterly devastated.

A mushroom cloud rose slowly.

The shockwave from the explosion of the 【Sacred Hand Grenade】 first struck everyone with a deafening roar.

Then came a throbbing buzz in their skulls—only tinnitus remained.

At the instant pain struck, every one of their bodies turned to powder.

Wu Wang faintly saw Zhuge

Shi Tian casually picked up a bottle of clear wine, poured himself half a cup, raised it to his lips, and, aided by a hint of alcohol, casually observed the entire parlor.

On the latest online news, every major forum displayed this headline. Moreover, with Jin Xuebin and Jin Ruoyan appearing, Jin Shenghan's background gradually became clear.

Considering he needed domestic assistance and hoped these companies would manufacture the advanced equipment he required, it's safe to assume he pulled out all stops.

The nation and its people simply needed this kind of news to boost national pride—even though researchers on TV repeatedly emphasized the limitations of this artificial ear, everyone remained forgiving and cheered their achievement.

"That's not it—I'll enter the core, activate it to trigger an explosion, and break through the seal!" Qin Yun said.

Seeing the person on the other end of the phone finally get serious, Lin Qingqing's tension returned to her body. "Can you come to the Huashang Hotel?" she kept twisting her fingers.

The riverbanks have also been covered in cement and built into wide seawalls for public seaside viewing. Breakwaters, railings, walkways, gardens, streetlights, and viewing platforms—all present—set against tropical ornamental trees, resembling a beautiful modern coastal city.

"Can you take me to some places we used to visit tomorrow?" Lin Qingqing suddenly pleaded. "The doctor says it might help," she explained.

As if the embankment had collapsed, voices erupted from over thirty mouths, faces flushed, surrounding Chen Fan, firing questions in rapid succession—no longer as hesitant as at first.

Seeing she had made her decision, Xu Yanran could not stop her, but her returning to China was a good thing—at least in the country, both her connections and her own were plentiful, making things easier.

Of course, the search yielded nothing. They checked the time—it was nearly when the streetlights turned off. They guessed that by the time they got home, the lights would just shut off. So they each went home, each to their own mother.

The first strike hitting true was pure luck—it just meant the bond between them was strong enough to pull them together.

Seeing Jiao Niang's smug expression, Xiao Yao Zi extended his hand, clad in the Ruyi Soul-Snatching Glove, and waved through the wall of the Fire-Resistant Divine Veil toward Jiao Niang.

Though slightly drowsy, it didn't dampen his passion for work. Though his boss was harsh, for a job he loved, he was utterly devoted, tireless, and uncomplaining—though progress naturally slowed a bit.

"It seems Jiao Niang hasn't reached the age of dimmed eyes!" Ling She Du Long exhaled in relief.

In ancient times, there were two fine friends: Zuo Bo Tao and Yang Jiao Ai, both highly learned and harboring ambitions to serve and secure the nation; they were the kind of friends who felt an instant bond and regretted not meeting sooner.

POUNCING POUNCING POUNCING POUNCING! Sword shadows relentlessly struck the demon's armor; the demon's body continually recoiled, arms shielding its vital spots.

"BOOM BOOM BOOM!" Eight 85mm mountain guns, already aimed at the enemy's rear vehicles, fired simultaneously; after several volleys, those vehicles burst into flames and became disabled, blocking the retreat route.