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Chapter 116 : The Transcendent Era
Chapter 116: The Transcendent Era
On the morning of the day after Neon was destroyed.
The front pages of major media outlets around the world were all occupied by the same satellite photograph.
In the photo, the originally long, strip-shaped Neon archipelago had a huge, charred gap torn out of its middle.
The entire Neon Island looked like a biscuit that had been viciously bitten into by a god.
“……In order to maintain world peace, the United Nations has authorized the five major nations to carry out a nuclear strike against the evil Transcendent elements causing havoc in Neon and severely endangering human life and property……”
“……The Shinto Theocracy of Sakurajima government has announced its dissolution, and the remaining territory will be placed under United Nations trusteeship……”
“……A global state of emergency has been activated, and all national borders are fully sealed.”
“……This is the darkest day in human history.”
The television news anchor’s voice trembled slightly, even carrying a sob.
After all, overnight, the Shinto Theocracy of Sakurajima had already become a historical term.
Once-prosperous cities were now left with nothing but scorched land and radioactive dust drifting through the sky.
Over a hundred million citizens were instantly vaporized in the nuclear explosion. The tiny number of surviving civilians were taken in and resettled by several nearby countries.
This unprecedented “tragedy” shocked the entire world.
In the cruelest possible way, it proclaimed the end of an old era and the beginning of a new one.
The existence of Transcendents could no longer be concealed.
The world officially entered the “Transcendent Era”.
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Longxi Republic, supreme conference chamber.
“The Neon incident can no longer be concealed from the public.”
The Commander spoke in a deep voice, “Right now, every country around the world is facing the same dilemma.”
“The emergence of Transcendent power has completely shattered the old world order.”
“Although we seized some initiative in advance, it is still far from enough!”
“From now on, we must place even greater importance on the existence of Transcendents!”
“I hereby announce that the ‘Kunlun Plan’ is officially launched.”
The Commander issued the order decisively, “We will fully disclose Transcendent information to society and search nationwide for Awakened individuals at any cost.”
“We must establish complete Transcendent archives. Especially regarding foreign Transcendents, we must study their abilities and make adequate countermeasures.”
“According to intelligence returned from abroad, games have recently taken place simultaneously in several countries. Although we do not know the final outcomes, many of the Transcendent abilities that appeared must be taken seriously!”
“We must establish our own Transcendent power system in the shortest possible time!”
“Whoever can master Transcendent power the fastest will be able to control the future!”
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Stellar Ring United States, the White House.
“Damn it! Damn it!”
The President of the Stellar Ring United States angrily tore the documents in his hands to shreds.
“What the hell is the Strategic Command for Paranormal Affairs even doing!”
“What is Powell doing!”
“We paid a huge price for this!”
“And all we got in return was this result!”
“We didn’t recruit a single damn Transcendent!”
“We didn’t obtain any Transcendent information at all, damn it!”
“Now the existence of Transcendents has been completely exposed!”
“The entire world has fallen into panic……”
“Mr. President!”
The Secretary of Defense said in a low voice, “Now is not the time to complain.”
“According to our latest intelligence, Transcendents have already begun awakening across the globe.”
“Some of them are using their abilities to disrupt social order.”
“We must establish effective response mechanisms as soon as possible!”
“Then activate the ‘Olympus Plan’.”
The President took a deep breath, a trace of ruthlessness flashing through his eyes, “At any cost, research Transcendent power.”
“We will turn every Transcendent into our weapon!”
“Anyone who dares to resist will be eliminated!”
“We must control everything!”
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Northern Steel Empire, the Imperial Palace.
“Transcendent power is a gift bestowed upon us by the heavens!”
At this moment, the supreme Emperor of the Northern Steel Empire waved his fists, his eyes filled with fanaticism.
“I order the official activation of the ‘Steel Torrent Plan’!”
“We will integrate Transcendent power into our military!”
“Forge an invincible Transcendent legion!”
“Let the entire world kneel beneath our steel torrent!”
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Brahma Federation, Holy City.
“Demons arise from the heart; karma is born of one’s own making.”
The Supreme Elder of the Brahma Federation clasped his hands together, his eyes full of compassion.
“The awakening of Transcendent power is both humanity’s calamity and humanity’s opportunity.”
“Announce it—activate the ‘Nirvana Plan’.”
“We must guide Transcendents onto the righteous path.”
“Use Transcendent power to save all living beings!”
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Western City-State Alliance, Middle Eastern emirates……
Countries around the world all entered a frenzied Transcendent arms race.
Research into Transcendent power became the highest-priority project for every nation.
Countless scientists, agents, and soldiers were投入 into this field.
This was a great era.
An era filled with opportunity, and also filled with crisis.
All national machines began operating at full speed at this very moment.
From today onward.
The world believed only in power.
Absolute Transcendent power.
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Stellar Ring United States, York Jimmy.
The Statue of Liberty stood tall, overlooking this bustling metropolis.
A man stood atop the base of the Statue of Liberty, laughing maniacally at the statue.
“Hahahaha!”
“Freedom?!”
“Order?!”
“They’re all nothing but bullshit!”
Chu He suddenly pulled a handgun from his pocket and fired several shots at the statue’s head.
“Bang! Bang! Bang!”
“What I want is power!”
“Power that surpasses everything!”
Then, he leapt down from the statue, vanishing into the night after several bounds.
His figure was like a bolt of lightning, tearing through the night sky of York Jimmy.
This night, York Jimmy was destined not to be peaceful.
Although Neon’s game had ended, his game was still continuing.
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“……After a vote by the five major nations, the United Nations has officially announced the existence of Transcendents to the entire world……”
“……The United Nations formally declares that humanity has entered the Transcendent Era from this moment onward!”
“……With January 1 of next year designated as Year 1, Month 1, Day 1 of the Transcendent Era……”
Yun Ge looked at the broadcast by the United Nations spokesperson on the light screen before him, the corner of his mouth curling into an elegant yet malicious smile.
“Hehe, interesting.”
“Humans, oh humans, you really have given me quite a few surprises.”
“Then I shall welcome you to……”
“The new era.”