Rebirth of the Peak Young Master
Chapter 469: Modifying the Tone

Chapter 469: Chapter 469: Modifying the Tone

Yang Tian laughed and said, "The past is the past. The grievances between you and your uncle have been resolved with the collapse of the Purple Mist Tower. So, you don’t need to worry, Miss Guo."

"Still..."

Guo Ru couldn’t help but smile after hearing Yang Tian’s words.

Yang Tian now existed like an invincible myth in this world, far from the naïve youth he once was. The matters of right and wrong with the Guo Family were long gone in his eyes.

Guo Ru couldn’t help but ask, "Then what about... what about me?"

"You?" Yang Tian raised his eyebrows, not understanding what Guo Ru meant.

Under Yang Tian’s gaze, Guo Ru suddenly seemed flustered and quickly changed her tone. "I... I mean, not long ago Wu Min invited me to attend their gathering and said they hoped you could be there as well. I hope you... I hope you could... come together!"

"Wu Min?"

Yang Tian couldn’t help but shake his head with a laugh.

Ever since Wu Min rose to prominence within the Purple Mist Mansion, the childhood friend who used to be inseparable from him had mysteriously disappeared after a single phone call and had never appeared in front of him again.

As for Guo Ru’s evaluation of them, Yang Tian naturally believed they were simply among the earlier generations who reacted to the heavens.

However, in those days, Yang Tian and them had no intersections, and now, the difference in level was apparent. He should decline such involvement outright.

Just as Yang Tian was about to speak—

Beiyue Heng Mountain, one of the most famous mountain ranges in China, was naturally a well-known tourist attraction visited year-round by climbing enthusiasts.

Because of its scenic beauty, young couples frequently came here for romantic outings.

Lin Ming was among them, and today, he prepared a special gift for his girlfriend, Lu Qianqi—a meticulously planned marriage proposal letter.

Standing at the breathtaking mountain peak, Lin Ming took a deep breath, pulled out a wedding ring, knelt before the unsuspecting Lu Qian, and said, "Lu Qian, will you marry me..."

Bang!

Before Lu Qian’s face could light up with surprise, a sudden explosion echoed. A light beam fell from the sky, striking not far from the mountaintop.

At the same time, a massive sandstorm surged toward them, while a colossal mushroom cloud rose before the stunned and bewildered Lu Qian and Lin Ming.

The mushroom cloud was like the hammer of the heavens, piercing the sky. The shockwave—a feeling of rupturing both heaven and earth—was palpable.

"Is... is this an alien invasion of Earth?"

Lin Ming stared at the sight in shock, obliviously letting the ring slip from his hand and tumble off the cliff. He fell trembling to the ground, his face filled with despair.

Lu Qian, standing beside him, turned pale at once and fainted from fright.

Not just Lin Ming and Lu Qianqi—such a massive phenomenon left everyone around Heng Mountain in awe and fear.

The shaking mountains and the rising mushroom cloud seemed to herald the arrival of Armageddon!

Meanwhile, at the Yanjing Command Department, Chen Wenbin arrived for the first time in the major operations center, his face grave as he listened to the reporters’ reports.

After all, something of this magnitude happening within China’s borders was enough to shake the entire nation!

"What the hell is this thing? What exactly is it?" Chen Wenbin rasped as he glared at the reporters.

"Reporting to command! It’s a kind of laser weapon. The source of the attack came from a satellite that suddenly appeared over our airspace today. Preliminary estimates suggest it’s a space-based weapon!" The reporter’s expression was just as solemn.

"Space-based weapon?"

Chen Wenbin took a deep breath upon hearing the news. Unsurprisingly, as the supreme commander of China’s forces, he had never heard of such a weapon before.

A laser weapon located aboard a satellite or space station orbiting Earth’s atmosphere! With a small attack radius, unlike missiles, it avoided collateral damage while boasting incredible precision and destructive power!

It was an innovative weapon that nations worldwide were vigorously developing for the future.

Yet, unexpectedly, some nation had taken the lead in developing it—and their first strike was launched here in China?

This was a provocation, a declaration of war!

Chen Wenbin immediately shouted, "Which nation’s satellite is this? What’s its power level?"

"I... I don’t know." The reporter shook his head.

"Don’t know?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Wenbin roared in anger, "When someone crashes through our gates, you’re telling me we know nothing?"

The reporter fell silent instantly under Chen Wenbin’s fury. He knew the fault was his. When the space-based weapon struck Heng Mountain, he investigated through various means but found nothing—only that it was a long-abandoned satellite.

No one expected that a once-abandoned satellite would be repurposed as a weapon in space!

After taking a deep breath, the reporter said, "But after analyzing the width and intensity of the laser, scientists estimated its power level."

"What conclusion did they draw? Tell me!" Chen Wenbin pressed urgently.

The reporter hesitated for a moment and then uttered a single word: "Its power is comparable to... to a nuclear bomb."

"A... a nuclear bomb!!!"

Chen Wenbin leapt up upon hearing this.

What is a nuclear bomb?

It is the most powerful weapon in human history—a deterrent of immeasurable magnitude and the ultimate tool of irreversible destruction!

If this claim was true, could it mean that another nation or force had deployed such a strike against China?

Though Chen Wenbin struggled to remain composed, he steadied himself as the top commander and asked, "What are the casualties from this attack?"

"The attack occurred in the remote Heng Mountain area, and so far, there are no reports of casualties. However..."

The reporter paused slightly, his face uncertain.

Chen Wenbin frowned and asked, "What is it?"

"However... according to the Dragon Clan—"

As soon as Benjamin, the senior strategist, finished speaking, the elderly scientist in the white coat ahead chuckled, bringing his wrinkles together, and the other high-ranking officials in the strategic division beside him nodded, smiling.

Because they all knew that this utilization of space-based weaponry against Heng Mountain was a well-devised plan by the United States.

The objective of this scheme was singular: to eliminate obstacles beyond U.S. control. And the primary obstacle was Yang Tian!

Yang Tian’s grievances toward the United States were longstanding—so deeply ingrained that even Yang Tian himself remained unaware.

A hundred years ago, when nuclear weapons first emerged, the Five Great Nuclear Nations united to restrict divine authority, rendering gods invisible.

The initiator of this restriction was none other than the United States!

Under this framework, the Five Great Nations held global dominance, with the United States naturally as the leading power among them.

But with Yang Tian’s astonishing prominence, the restrictions were shattered, and god-like powers began emerging one after another.

Later, during a summit of the Five Great Nations, Yang Tian attacked both Japan and England—which, behind the scenes, were backed by the United States!

But it was Yang Tian’s intervention in Russia’s First World War that forced the United States to truly acknowledge him.

In this clash, Yang Tian not only showcased his current powers and obliterated the Underworld’s strongest faction but also gained recognition from Russia, becoming an entity equal to the Five Great Nations.

Most importantly, Yang Tian was a Chinese!