allendalepharm Chapter 390 A Mind Open and a Broad Mind
Chapter 390 A Mind Open and a Broad Mind
Chapter 390 A Mind Open and a Broad Mind
"Takashi—
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The ground shook, and even the surrounding houses trembled, causing pedestrians on the street to scream.
Fortunately, the tremors came and went quickly, stopping after just a brief shake.
"Another earthquake."
In the supermarket by the roadside, a shop assistant let out a helpless sigh, then calmly gathered up the fallen goods. "I don't know when it will stop... Luckily, General is here."
Although the Steel Continent is connected to the mainland of Japan, it was prepared for earthquakes from the very beginning of its construction. Its special structure can greatly reduce seismic waves, and it also has stable and balancing equipment, so people living here rarely experience earthquakes.
Until a little over a month ago... the spatial rift was briefly torn open, causing the entire Steel Continent to tremble. Although the general stabilized it afterward, it still trembled from time to time.
It allowed people in Japan to experience the most authentic Japanese culture.
"Yes, thankfully the general is here."
The customers nearby agreed wholeheartedly, while inadvertently glancing at the projection in the center of the supermarket.
There, a video of downtown Namba was playing, and the Japanese Prime Minister's car, escorted by a motorcade, slowly drove out of the city hall.
The convertible in the middle drove along the metallic-shine road, with Nobuhiro Abe standing in the car, waving to the residents on both sides.
"Pretentious." The shop assistant scoffed at the Grand Secretary.
The general's prestige has unexpectedly reached the hearts of the people.
Bai Ze, who appeared as a middle-aged Japanese man, thought to himself upon seeing this.
Compared to their previous reverence for the general, the shop assistants now have a completely opposite attitude towards Nobuhiro Abe, almost to the point of spitting on him.
As a conqueror, the general has reached the pinnacle.
Of course, it's also possible that the Japanese government is too unpopular...: "There's an idiom in Dongxia, 'a monkey wearing a crown,' which suits him quite well." Bai Ze smoothly stood on the same side as the shop assistant.
As they spoke, the convoy had already begun its journey through the central city, receiving varying degrees of support along the way.
After all, those who can live in this area are all respectable people. Yakuza organizations simply cannot extend their reach into this area, so of course they will give Nobuhiro Abe some face.
After leaving the central city, Nobuhiro Abe's convoy will pass through several nearby bustling districts before returning to the city hall.
As for the other underdeveloped areas... Minister Abe was kind-hearted and couldn't bear to see people suffer, so he didn't visit them.
Moreover, other areas are not very safe either, as they are more likely to be infiltrated by assassins.
Despite being mentally prepared to be bait, Nobuhiro Abe still wanted to ensure safety as much as possible.
However, it seems that Abe Nobuhiro's "compassionate heart" is not something he alone knows; others can also guess it.
As the convoy left the central city, a loud bang suddenly rang out, followed by an egg-shaped energy shield appearing on the convertible, protecting the entire vehicle.
A beam of light struck the shield, and then the light dissipated, revealing a bullet embedded inside the shield.
The scene unfolded so suddenly that even Nobuhiro Abe, standing inside the car, showed a momentary look of terror.
He was just a hair's breadth away from having a truly wild idea.
I heard that before the martial arts era, a leader of the Western Alliance died in this kind of assassination attempt, and Nobuhiro Abe almost suffered the same fate as that leader.
I wonder if he will feel proud of this.
"A Gauss sniper rifle? It's a pity it still couldn't break the energy shield. The Western Alliance's technology is indeed impressive." Bai Ze thought to himself, watching this scene.
At this moment, the live broadcast was still going on when several loud shouts rang out.
"May the traitors of the nation be punished by Heaven!"
Figures dressed in samurai attire burst forth from all directions, carrying a chilling killing intent as they attacked the central carriage.
Seeing this, Nobuhiro Abe's face was visibly grim, but there was no panic in his eyes, only coldness and cruelty.
In the next instant, obvious fluctuations spread from the cars on both sides, forming a stream of wind. Wherever it passed, the speed of the attackers was greatly reduced, and some even staggered and almost fell to the ground.
The flow of Qi is disordered...
Bai Ze's gaze fell on the cars on both sides. "West Union's technology is indeed quite interesting."
Back in the Yingzhou Secret Realm, Bai Ze had seen communication tools that used energy fluctuations instead of radio waves, and the technology he was seeing now should be based on the same principle.
By using extremely strong fluctuations, the energy is disrupted, causing it to become disordered, and even causing the martial artist's true energy to surge violently, resulting in a significant decrease in strength.
If the power is high enough, even four-star and five-star martial artists will be affected.
As for the six stars, since they have already cultivated spiritual power, they are able to stabilize their true energy by relying on spiritual power.
While the Western Alliance lacks an advantage in high-end combat power, it is able to keep pace with the Eastern Xia in the mid-to-low end by rapidly building up its army and developing advanced technology, and even take the largest share of the mechanical world.
"What a pity."
A nearby shop assistant said with obvious regret, "We didn't teach that old thief a lesson, didn't we, sir?"
"guest?"
He went back to look for the previous customer, only to find that the person had disappeared without a trace.
Namba City, Scott Road.
The attack came suddenly and was suppressed and quelled in a short period of time.
Western Union warriors clad in power armor flanked from both sides, annihilating the attackers one by one.
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Their armor was equipped with devices to neutralize energy disturbance waves, allowing them to move freely within the fluctuations, while the attackers were constantly restrained. The outcome of the battle was predetermined from the start.
Nobuhiro Abe stood in the car, watching the samurai being swiftly eliminated, and his gloomy expression softened.
"Don't be afraid. Our Western Union has the best technology in the world. These small fry can't hurt you at all."
In the passenger seat of the car, the Western Union colonel, dressed in uniform, leaned back with his head resting on his hands, and said casually, "Everything in Japan is under the general's control, including these scumbags who are trying to defy the general."
"Colonel Rudolf..." Abe Nobuhiro, upon hearing this, still couldn't hide his concerns, "This should be a loyalist to the Emperor..."
Those are rebels who possess eight-star martial artists.
"I've already said everything is under the general's control, are you deaf?"
Rudol said impatiently, "Besides, even if something unexpected happens, I'll protect you, so what are you afraid of? Don't equate me with those third-rate Seven Stars."
It is extremely difficult for warriors of the Western Alliance to break through their limits because they have implanted multiple foreign components. They need to undergo a final modification to integrate these foreign components with their own bodies before they can make a breakthrough.
If it's a biological component, it's relatively easy; but if it's a metal component, the difficulty will be much greater.
Even if the chances of a Seven-Star martial artist from Dongxia breaking through are slim, there is still a sliver of hope. But for martial artists from Xilian, whether they can break through when they reach the Seven-Star level is already predetermined.
Ludor is undoubtedly the kind of Seven-Star Warrior who has the potential to break through, and he is even considered quite good among Seven-Star Warriors.
With him around, plus the protection of the instruments and energy shields on both sides, unless an eight-star assassin suddenly appears, it wouldn't be easy for Abe Nobuhiro to die even if he wanted to.
Only after receiving Rudolf's assurance did Nobuhiro Abe finally feel relieved.
With a triumphant wave of his hand, he declared, "Maintain the original route and continue the patrol. I, Abe Nobuhiro, will never yield to any criminal."
Applause erupted from all around at just the right moment.
However, at that moment, a dark figure suddenly appeared, his black robe fluttering, and in an instant he was in front of the car.
He pressed his palm down lightly, and his five fingers touched the energy shield, but it passed right through him.
"Disperse."
Beneath the black robe, Bai Ze whispered, dispelling the energy shield. His palm continued forward, rapidly expanding in Abe Nobuhiro's eyes in that instant, seemingly filling the heavens and earth, sweeping in like a mountain, intending to crush him into dust.
"stop!"
In the critical moment, Rudol sprang to his feet, one arm turning metallic and instantly transforming into a steel hand that reached for the terrifying palm.
His mental energy surged as he tried to forcefully break through the invisible suppression. Half of Rudol's body was already stained with the color of steel, making him look like a steel man.
The metallic arm gripped Bai Ze's wrist, and with a surge of power, an incredibly violent force erupted.
In Abe Nobuhiro's eyes, the palm that filled the heavens and earth met another huge hand. The two enormous palms clashed head-on, and the invisible spiritual power turned into waves that swept in all directions, making Abe Nobuhiro feel as if his brain had been split into two parts, occupied by two spiritual forces.
Then-
"This move will destroy your hand."
Bai Ze grabbed the steel hand with his backhand and casually twisted it, producing a sickeningly loud metallic twisting sound.
The Yin and Yang energies circulate freely, transforming with every gesture and movement, and even manifesting as soon as words are spoken, as if anchoring the future and bringing forth an inevitable result.
Rudolf's entire steel arm twisted into a pretzel shape starting from his forearm, the skin torn open to reveal the flesh beneath, which also had a metallic sheen.
The world and sky in Abe Nobuhiro's eyes shattered instantly.
All of this happened in an instant, from Rudol's grab to his arm being twisted into a pretzel; the outcome was decided in a flash.
Bai Ze gently released his grip, flipped his palm, and thrust it out, pressing it against Rudolf's chest.
"Hmm~"
A soft murmur suddenly rang out, and the scene before them abruptly changed. Abe Nobuhiro's secretary suddenly stood up, took Abe Nobuhiro's arm, and sang softly with her red lips. Her uniform fell away like feathers, revealing her pale white body.
An invisible temptation was trying to probe into Bai Ze's mind, while he himself was trying to retreat with Abe Nobuhiro.
But in the next instant, the secretary suddenly let out a piercing scream.
A giant wheel was reflected in her eyes, with invisible hands reaching out to grab the invisible spiritual power. Good and evil thoughts poured into her mind at the same time, like countless sharp claws tearing at her body and soul.
Thud—
The secretary's eyes burst open, leaving two bloody holes, and blood flowed from all seven orifices simultaneously.
Bai Ze, without stopping, pressed his palm directly onto Ludor's chest. It seemed like a casual gesture, but it unleashed an unparalleled force.
Ascending to a high place, one feels a sense of vastness in the Chu sky.
The shockwave slammed into Rudol's body, causing his steel-like frame to burst with iron-colored blood in an instant, and he was blasted into the car.
Bai Ze rose gracefully, pointed out with one finger, and the invisible "will of heaven" lingered at his fingertip. With one finger strike, he first pierced the heart and then pierced through the secretary behind him. He then raised his hand and flicked his finger.
"The minister is indeed true to his word."
The somewhat familiar voice reached Nobuhiro Abe's ears, and his eyes widened at that moment.
Then bang!
Nobuhiro Abe's entire head exploded.
"May the traitors of the nation be punished by Heaven."
Bai Ze chuckled softly, uttering the slogan of the Respect for the King Party, before his figure flashed and disappeared just as he had arrived.
His voice echoed around, reaching everyone's ears, bringing a moment of silence before exploding in the next instant.
"Dead?" One of the bodyguards in the convoy stared wide-eyed in disbelief.
Death came so suddenly, so irrationally, and left behind unimaginable and devastating consequences.
Abe no Nobuhiro's strength was negligible, and a prime minister could be immediately appointed to replace him after his death, but the impact would not end there.
Since the general landed, there have been many who have challenged him over the decades, but almost none have succeeded.
To this day, the general has become invincible, and even his opponents have to be careful. But at this moment, someone killed Abe Nobuhiro, which is a slap in the face to the general.
When the news spread, it shocked countless people.
Namba Heavy Industries.
Nanba Sojiro looked at the message, his face twitching. "The fire burned the general's hand. I hope the general won't blame me."
Alford College.
Rhine, who had been staying at home all this time, also learned of this matter and showed a strange expression. "This figure... and this strength, remind me of an old friend."
He had seen the mysterious man in black robes before, back in the Yingzhou Secret Realm.
Although various things happened frequently during this period, because Rhine had many henchmen, some people were still able to be assigned to investigate the mysterious person.
This investigation actually uncovered something, such as the fact that the mysterious person likely withdrew from the secret realm through Ursus's team.
"Isn't it a pleasure to have friends coming from afar? That's a saying I just learned," Rhine said softly. "It seems my brother's plans are about to take a turn for the worse."
As he spoke, he moved the pieces in his hand, and the black king moved forward.
"You think you can stop the general? Not so easy, Lord Rhine."
Across from Rhine, a refined middle-aged man moved his chess pieces and smiled, saying, "The general's success will captivate many hearts and minds."
"It's quite surprising to hear you say that," Rhine stared at the other man. "If it weren't for you, my good brother might have been transferred back to Western Union by now, theologian."
Sitting opposite Rhine was none other than the theologian who had been rescued earlier.
This time, the theologian had a different persona; he was a white man from the Western Union, but with the refined air of a man from the Eastern Xia.
"How do you know this isn't what the general wants?"
The theologian laughed and said, "The general wants more than just to be transferred back to Western Union; he wants far more than you think."
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