Chapter 319: Chapter 213: Jiang Shu Takes Action! Wiping Out the Orochi with a Palm! Without Nuclear Weapons, I Stand Unmatched in the Human World!_2
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"Forget the nuclear weapons debate. It’s not like they can be used so casually. Besides, if we use them, what if it only enrages Orochi even more? A one-shot kill would be great, but if we can’t kill it, wouldn’t that just make things worse?"
"Nuclear weapons can’t kill it? Don’t joke, man. Blast away its flesh, and how can it reassemble itself? From dust? I think our country simply lacks guts. Fusang is already ruined; we should just drop the bombs and be done with it."
"Hard to say. Freedom Country is still watching from the sidelines; the leaders must have their own considerations..."
"Nuclear weapons? No need! Jiang Tian the Celestial is back! Hurry up and watch the live stream of Jiang Tian the Celestial! No matter how badass Orochi is, it still needs to breathe, right? Jiang Tian the Celestial is someone whose very flesh has entered the universe. He could just drag Orochi into the universe and suffocate that monster to death."
"Holy crap, Xiu’er! Your brain is working at insane speeds! It’s like a supercomputer just joined the Xia Country chat!"
"Just Orochi alone weighs tens of thousands of tons, and you want Jiang Tian the Celestial to drag it into the universe? Even though I’m a die-hard fan of Jiang Tian the Celestial, aren’t you going a bit over the top with that?"
"Over the top, sure, but tell me, wouldn’t that be freaking awesome?"
Comment after comment about Jiang Tian the Celestial flooded out instantly, drawing a large influx of netizens back into the live stream. After Jiang Shu had physically entered the universe, he had become a true god in the eyes of the martial artists. Thus, many of them felt torn. On one hand, they eagerly hoped for Jiang Tian the Celestial to descend and slay Orochi. On the other hand, they feared Orochi’s eerie abilities. If missiles couldn’t destroy it, could Jiang Tian the Celestial really do it?
「High above.」
Jiang Shu plummeted rapidly, his Holy Embryo absorbing the Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi at a horrifying rate, transforming it into strands of extremely pure Primordial Power.
His spiritual power, too, was condensing around him.
The dragon-shaped giant claw floating before him was displayed with extreme clarity on the live stream.
Thirty-six plates of Scale Armor seemed so real they were almost tangible, and faintly, the sound of thunder rumbled.
Below, Orochi’s figure became clearer and clearer.
Half of Fusang seemed to sink into the Pacific Ocean. Ordinary civilians, clinging to pieces of wood, struggled for survival in the seawater, ultimately perishing.
The wails of millions seemed to echo in Jiang Shu’s ears.
But he felt neither sorrow nor joy; the dragon-shaped giant claw before him condensed, growing even more terrifying.
After entering the Fetal Breathing Realm, his spiritual power had progressed further. Cultivating the Heavenly Gang Dragon Capturing Hand was now second nature to him. Although the panel didn’t indicate a Break Limit, the power he unleashed was countless times greater than what he had displayed before the Secret Realm in Yu Nan Province.
"BOOM!"
Under the gaze of billions of viewers, the dragon-shaped giant claw suddenly expanded. A massive surge of Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi rushed in, and the dark clouds above Orochi’s head were violently cleaved open by the claw’s radiance. Endless power condensed, forming a pillar of light that pressed down fiercely.
The torrential rain and violent winds abruptly ceased. Jiang Shu hovered a hundred meters in the air, the lightning beneath the dark clouds now grasped in his hand, making him appear like an immortal deity.
The unexpected Heavenly Gang Dragon Capturing Hand smashed half of one of Orochi’s heads into a bloody mist.
The top of one snake neck was now completely bare, a stark contrast to the other necks where flesh and blood were trying to regenerate.
"ROAR!"
An enraged roar shook the heavens and the earth.
The stench from its mouth formed tornadoes, and jets of venom sprayed out from its abdomen!
Jiang Shu waved his hands, and the Primordial Power within his body formed a shield, blocking all the venom. His spiritual power spread out, once again forming a dragon-shaped giant claw, and he struck down with his palm.
"BOOM!"
This time, Orochi evidently knew to dodge. The balls of flesh on its other five necks moved to the forefront, and Jiang Shu shattered another one.
The exchange lasted only half a minute, but everyone could see that Jiang Tian the Celestial seemed to have the decisive upper hand.
Moreover, judging by the results, it was unclear what technique Jiang Tian the Celestial had used, but Orochi seemed incapable of regenerating its flesh.
Where it was smashed, it truly remained smashed.
Two of its snake necks were now empty, looking almost comical.
"Ames War God, piloting the Nuclear-type Overlord, was instantly killed by Orochi. Fusang, such a powerful nation, couldn’t destroy Orochi even with all its missiles. Now, Jiang Tian the Celestial returns, and with just two palm strikes, he has completely obliterated two of its heads?"
"Only now do we realize the terrifying strength of Jiang Tian the Celestial... Speaking of which, do you guys think Jiang Tian the Celestial can regenerate flesh and blood like that? If he can, does that mean he’s essentially immortal?"
"It seems quite possible... He’s even been to the universe. To say that Jiang Tian the Celestial is still human—I really can’t agree with that."
"Let’s just keep watching. This Orochi is too frightening. When the Nuclear Overlord went in, we thought victory was certain. When Fusang launched missiles, we also thought victory was certain. You never know until the very end..."
"It’ll definitely be fine. Go check another live stream; they have missiles ready by the sea. If Jiang Tian the Celestial shows any sign of faltering, they’ll launch missile support. Then, all Jiang Tian the Celestial will need to do is get out of the way fast enough."
In the forums, netizens typed furiously. They were all using multiple devices—one to watch the live stream, another for fervent discussion.
Everyone was venting their emotions.
The residents of Xia Country’s coastal cities, in particular, were prepared for temporary evacuation. Home was hard to leave; if not for the threat of a great catastrophe, who would consider abandoning it?
"BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!"
「Inside Fusang.」
Explosions thundered, and massive shockwaves obliterated half a mountain. The sky was half dark, half clear.
Jiang Shu’s figure charged forward, his fist directly piercing Orochi’s eye.
He gripped Orochi’s jaws firmly and, with a savage tug, tore its entire mouth in two!
Endless blood sprayed across the sky.
"Invincible! Invincible! Invincible! Jiang Tian the Celestial, I was wrong! I actually thought that even upon his return, Jiang Tian the Celestial might not be a match for this Orochi. Now it seems Orochi was so terrifying before only because Ames War God was too weak, and Fusang was too weak!"
"Damn it, what are Martial Arts? THIS is fucking Martial Arts! Mecha being a man’s romance is bullshit; fists, FISTS are a man’s true romance! Jiang Tian the Celestial’s moves are just too awesome! If I weren’t watching this live, I’d think it was some big-budget movie!"
"I have a premonition. Perhaps after today, our Xia Country will become the sole superpower on Xuanxing. Freedom Country’s genetic research, no matter how good, can’t compare to Jiang Tian the Celestial. As long as Jiang Tian the Celestial remains in Xia Country, a constant stream of people will join Xia Country, wanting to learn Martial Arts."
"Jiang Tian the Celestial is definitely no longer a carbon-based lifeform! Damn, what carbon-based lifeform could unleash such power? This terrifying Orochi is like a mere reptile before him. If I’d known it would be this easy, I wouldn’t have worried my ass off earlier."
"Brothers, I just browsed some international forums. People outside are losing their minds! Some tycoons who fled to Freedom Country earlier are regretting it to death. Rumor has it they’re trying to immigrate to Xia Country now."
"Hahahaha, that’s hilarious! Did they suddenly realize Freedom Country isn’t safe either? After all, with the world changing so drastically, who knows how many more creatures like Orochi are out there. If missiles can’t kill them, can Freedom Country really keep using nuclear weapons indefinitely?"
"Suddenly, a thought occurs to me: wouldn’t things be much better if Freedom Country hadn’t insisted on a ring match with Jiang Tian the Celestial from the start? After all, Orochi might have remained peacefully in the Pacific. It was Ames War God, piloting the Nuclear Overlord on a destructive path, who stirred it up. As a result, the burgeoning Mecha market is now dead, and their former subordinate nation has seen half its islands sink."
"Freedom Country Mecha Toy Manufacturers: I F*** YOUR MOTHER’S ***"
The previously tense atmosphere vanished. Xia Country’s netizens were fired up, every single one of them feeling their blood boil as they watched the live stream.
In the land of Fusang, Jiang Shu’s fists struck true, each punch tearing a massive hole in Orochi’s body.
Its colossal wails of agony mingled with the vibrations of the sea.
"BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!"
The heavens and earth trembled, the land shattered, and the sea roared in fury.
Amidst this apocalypse, Jiang Shu was like an immortal, a god. After his Holy Embryo condensed, his speed of absorbing Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi had not only increased manifold but could also be instantly converted into Primordial Power within his body.
In a battle like this, his Primordial Power seemed inexhaustible.
Orochi’s various attacks were all nullified, continuously blocked by his Primordial Power Shield.
He fought with increasing ferocity, and his proficiency with the Heavenly Gang Dragon Capturing Hand skyrocketed, reaching Perfection, and then, Break Limit!
Finally, as his proficiency underwent its ultimate qualitative transformation, Jiang Shu unleashed his final palm.
With this one strike, he intended to completely obliterate Orochi!