Rebirth of the Peak Young Master
Chapter 329: A Chill

Chapter 329: Chapter 329: A Chill

Because the moment he completed it was exactly when Yang Tian plundered that energy.

Looking at the massive figure of Yang Tian, Asakura Daisuke suddenly breathed a sigh of relief.

Among them, when he saw the handsome man distracted by the Orochi Snake being defeated by Yang Tian, an inexplicable chill surged through his heart.

Sho Uekizawa—though they remained unaware of the true nature of the Orochi Snake’s distracting force—the great Spirit Master Matakura understood it profoundly!

It could not only divert focus but also summon the oppressive aura of the Eight Great Snakes, enhancing its own power!

This was the light and shadow of the eight serpent forms.

Yet even so, Yang Tian defeated them nearly unscathed.

Thus, even if the Eight Gods and their thoughts were united, even if they could achieve invincibility, they couldn’t prioritize killing Yang Tian in this battle.

After all, the divine thoughts of the Eight Gods were strengthened, but still fell short of the true serpent forms.

So, people suspected that only the actual serpent bodies could suppress Yang Tian.

Thinking of this, Asakura Daisuke couldn’t help but glance at Akita Shunzi beside him.

On the island, it was because Akita Shunzi was the most suitable vessel for the serpent forms.

But the rules of the gods’ reign and the original intentions of the Eight Serpents didn’t favor choosing a woman as the vessel. That’s why it was delayed until now!

But if the Eight Gods remain united, they cannot quell Yang Tian. It seems the final option is inevitable.

With this realization, Masaki began chanting a mysterious and intricate formula, no longer paying attention to Akita Shunzi.

Yet he didn’t notice that, at that moment away from his gaze, Akita Shunzi cast a contemplative glance at Takeshi Asakura before immediately returning to normal.

No one knew how much time had passed.

Suddenly, the handsome man awkwardly collapsed onto the ground, bellowed fiercely, stood up, and then floated into the air.

At this moment, six rays of light, like his breath, converged from six directions directly onto him, completely surrounding him.

In an almost instant, the handsome man’s wounds healed entirely, and he revealed a pair of enraged eyes, glaring toward Asakura Daisuke and shouting, "Why are there only six? Besides the fields of Chunyang Grand Shrine, isn’t there another spiritual energy source?"

"This... revered God of Ba Qi, Chunyang Grand Shrine’s energy was captured by the child right before you—Yang Tian. Surely you know this!" Asakura Daisuke hurriedly knelt to the ground as he explained.

"..."

The handsome man froze immediately, evidently realizing Yang Tian had been overlooked.

He then brushed all of this aside, glaring fiercely at Yang Tian and roaring loudly, "Boy, your greatest mistake was allowing God to gather so many divine forces. Now, God shall truly condemn you to death!"

With that, Ba Qi shot toward Yang Tian like a bolt of lightning!

In that instant!

As Yang Tian completely emerged from the exploding cloud missile, far away from the command station on the island, the senior officer—so distraught by the devastation—collapsed into his seat, files in his hands spilling everywhere.

The assumption was that the cloud missile would be a foolproof measure.

It was thought that Yang Tian had perished in the East Sea.

But now, how could this reality be explained?

Even such a weapon as the cloud missile failed to annihilate him.

Could this not leave Sakamoto Hikaruta astonished? Or even shattered?

As for the other commanders at island headquarters, their silence betrayed an unwillingness to accept the overwhelming strength of Yang Tian.

No one knew how much time passed before the commanding officer at Nomura headquarters finally spoke, glancing openly at Sakamoto: "Commander Sakamoto, the only option left now is nuclear weapons!"

Nuclear weapons!

In that instant, everyone’s faces turned pale as if drained of blood. It was important to know that decades ago, after suffering defeat in the disastrous war against China, this island nation was restricted by victorious powers from possessing nuclear arms.

Although everyone knew the nation undoubtedly harbored nuclear weapons secretly...

Production and actual usage were two completely different matters.

Once these weapons were used, it would trigger retaliation from major powers like the United States and the United Nations, consequences unimaginable!

Even now, the restrictions imposed on China could shift to potentially restrict this island nation.

And the East Sea was within China’s waters. Using nuclear weapons there would provoke unyielding vengeance from China!

Why did this nation dare wage war against China now?

Simply because China was currently under diplomatic constraints by other great powers, unable to respond to this island’s assault with excessive means!

However, if nuclear weapons were deployed, attracting international attention from major powers, China’s reprisal would inexorably follow.

Given China’s current status as a great nuclear power, the island nation, once exposed and confronted, would have no capacity to resist it.

That’s why, even in his desperation, Sakamoto chose cloud missiles—an intermediary-level weapon—yet refrained from mentioning nuclear arms!

But at this moment, reporters uncovered the shocking news that Yang Tian had already left the East Sea, suspected of heading toward this island nation.

Upon hearing this, Sakamoto’s expression stiffened, his jaw clenched tightly before he finally nodded and said, "Begin preparations! Notify the 13th and 16th ground self-defense groups to commence manufacturing intercontinental missile arrays armed with nuclear warheads! Prepare to receive authorization to launch!"

"Commander... are we truly being authorized?"

Reporters appeared as if they had witnessed the advent of doomsday, their faces wrought with disbelief.

The other commanders and participants at headquarters likewise stared wide-eyed at Sakamoto Hikaruta.

Coldly, he merely uttered, "Authorization granted!"

"Yes!"

Upon hearing this, the reporter let out a deep breath before turning to relay orders at headquarters.

After issuing the command to authorize nuclear weapons, Sakamoto immediately sank into his chair, seeming as though a thousand burdens had taken toll.

But just before he had fully settled in, the emissary about to issue the order suddenly exclaimed in shock: "This... what’s happening?"

"What is it?"

Sakamoto Hikaruta asked in confusion.

"The nation’s radar surveillance... detected unidentified objects, moving at super- and even hypersonic speeds, crossing our maritime borders and heading straight for Capital City... toward the command center!" The reporter replied in disbelief.

"Unidentified objects? What precisely are we investigating?" Sakamoto Hikaruta immediately furrowed his brows.

Before he could finish his statement, an enormous roar erupted suddenly, followed by chaos and gunfire outside the headquarters.

When monitors at headquarters switched to external surveillance, including Sakamoto Masayasu, all the senior commanders on the island broke into cold sweat.

Because on the screen, they saw their nightmare.

Yang Tian!

He was only kilometers away. The invincible force of the East Sea was arriving imminently!

"How... how could he be this fast? Even the F-35 fighter jets... this is impossible!"

Sakamoto Hikaruta gasped in shock before turning toward the reporter. "What... what forces are available at the command center?"

"Only... only an enhanced battalion..." the reporter replied bitterly.

The others’ faces seemed carved from stone.

An enhanced battalion?

During the East Crossing conflict, Yang Tian annihilated three regiments by himself.

Today, bearing the edge of a blade, he had overwhelmed warships, defied cloud missile detonations.

What could an enhanced battalion possibly achieve?

Predictably, outside the command center gunfire raged violently but swiftly transitioned to screams and shrieks, then fell utterly silent.

That silence draped the commanders at headquarters in an oppressive fear they hadn’t experienced in years.

The pounding! The pounding!

Many could even hear the frantic beating of their own hearts intertwining with their colleagues’.

"Has... has he come inside?"

Pale-faced, every individual stared blankly at the door, immobilized by terror.

Click!

At that moment, they imagined Yang Tian stepping forth from the entrance, but the massive screen revealed none of that.

Only a grating sound echoed as five impressions of fingers suddenly appeared in the alloy wall behind them. Then the fingers curled slightly, and abruptly tore away at the structure.