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Chapter 160 - 136: Various Strategies in Response to World-Shaking Changes_4

Chapter 160: Chapter 136: Various Strategies in Response to World-Shaking Changes_4

Even the cases that were hotly debated online were only widely discussed because people had died.

From his high-intensity internet scouring these past days, it seemed that more incidents involving injuries and thefts were occurring everywhere.

The next case might even be happening right now.

Such matters wouldn’t decrease; instead, they would grow more frequent and intense.

As a multitude of violent incidents erupted, the number of people venturing out at night began to slightly diminish, and sales of self-defense tools saw a slight increase.

Even when Lin Xing went to restock his rulers recently, he noticed the prices had gone up.

Online, debates and discussions continued tirelessly, with many expressing shock at what society had come to.

However, most netizens still regarded these incidents as random, completely unaware of the world’s changes.

Meanwhile, more videos featuring superhumans, supernatural abilities, martial artists... elements of extraordinary powers spread across the internet.

But aside from the witnesses staunchly asserting what they saw with their own eyes, the majority of netizens remained skeptical about the existence of extraordinary powers in reality, dismissing the videos as special effects.

Lin Xing saw another video that showed a martial artist jumping off a high building and then vanishing on the street below.

"Jumping from such a height, this must be a martial artist who has mastered the power of sublimation."

With this thought, Lin Xing shared the video, hoping to remind netizens to go out less or be cautious when they did.

Of course, he knew that most netizens wouldn’t believe his repost.

But if even a small fraction chose to believe it, and one less person fell victim to a strong individual from the Mirror World, it would be a good thing.

Just as Lin Xing predicted, following his social media shares and warnings about superpower crimes, the majority of comments on his account were scoffs and skepticism.

"Yeah right, there are so many superpowered individuals in this world; I’m just a ’poor-powered’ one, capable of spending my salary in a single day."

"Recent cases are very serious issues, please don’t joke about them."

"Looking at those videos he shared, this guy actually seems to believe in superpowers."

However, despite Lin Xing’s expectation to face a lot of doubt, he found his comment section filled with various encouragements and grateful thanks.

"Thanks for the warning."

"That makes sense."

"Upvoted and shared."

"Ah, I still think too lowly of people." Lin Xing shook his head. "There are still so many good people in the world."

As public opinion continued to bubble and an assortment of rumors started to spread, a news item surged to the top of the domestic hot search on all major platforms.

"Tonight at six o’clock, an official spokesperson will deliver an important speech, which will be broadcast live on all television channels and online platforms."

Lin Xing thought to himself, "Is it finally starting?"

...

That evening,

Under the mixed feelings of anticipation, curiosity, and nervousness among countless individuals,

the figure of the official spokesperson appeared on television.

"Ladies and gentlemen, friends, good evening, I am the spokesperson for this press conference..."

...

In a certain sanatorium,

Niu Yihu, still bandaged up, watched the television broadcast intently.

"Regarding the recent violent incidents that have occurred around the world, as well as the rumors about extraordinary powers that have been circulating in various social circles, we will offer explanations in the following press conference..."

...

In the office of Building C,

Lv Ming stood desolately at the window, watching the lights in the distance.

The voice of the spokesperson continued to come from the computer behind him.

"About ten years ago, we learned of the existence of the Mirror World, a world extremely similar to ours environmentally and geographically..."

...

In the conference room,

A group of resting staff members each held their phones, watching the content of the live broadcast.

Jing Shiyu also held her phone, thinking to herself, "Before the surge of spiritual machines, this world indeed was much stronger."

The voice coming from the phone said, "The natives of the Mirror World, due to environmental reasons, have extremely unstable mental states and highly aggressive tendencies..."

Jing Shiyu frowned, "Really?"

...

In a certain hospital,

Chu Qingxin watched the live content on her phone and her mouth gradually fell open.

"The locals possess a power known as ’techniques,’ the specifics of which are as follows..."

After a moment of shock, Chu Qingxin exclaimed, "Is it all true? Could it all be real? No wonder I was driven away as soon as I looked into his parents..."

...

In the sickroom,

Lin Xing, Zhao Wanxi, and Bai Yiyi watched the television together.

"Given the dangerous nature of the Mirror World’s natives and the unique risks posed by the connection between the two worlds, we must announce with heavy hearts that we will take all necessary measures to safeguard the lives and property of our citizens..."

That night, under the witness of countless individuals, the world ushered in a new era.