Chapter 233

Earth's Doomsday

Luo Feng quickly rushed into the bathroom, turning on the showerhead directly, letting the hot water wash over his entire body. Then, with a thought, Luo Feng's golden primal energy spread from his body, evaporating all the water droplets. He quickly dressed and ran downstairs! Just then, Xu Xin had also just parked her car and walked in, carrying a basket of groceries. "Creak." Luo Feng proactively opened the door. "You bought quite a lot of groceries," Luo Feng said, surprised, looking at the basket. "Of course, you just wait to eat," Xu Xin replied with a proud smile. After placing the basket in the kitchen, she took out a protective apron from her bag and put it on. "Well prepared, I see," Luo Feng chuckled in surprise. "Naturally!" Xu Xin then went straight into the kitchen, closing the door, and began her battle with pots and pans! Luo Feng smiled, walked directly to the sofa, sat down, and turned on the TV. It was winter break... his younger brother's girlfriend was on holiday, and his brother had gone traveling with her for a romantic getaway. Even his dad and mom had, for a rare change, chosen to go on a trip! For a time, Luo Feng was the only one left at home. Fortunately, Xu Xin often came over, and they enjoyed their time together. About forty minutes later. The kitchen door opened, and a fragrant aroma wafted out. Luo Feng sniffed: "Hmm, smells pretty good. Wonder how it tastes." "Dinner's ready!" Xu Xin, wearing gloves, carried a large soup pot and placed it on the dining table. Luo Feng quickly went in too, bringing rice bowls and plates of hot dishes. "Done!" Xu Xin took off her gloves and apron, then sat down. "Three dishes and one soup, Luo Feng, have a taste!" she said, her bright eyes fixed on Luo Feng, like a child who had finished their homework waiting for the teacher to check it. "I'll go wash my hands." Luo Feng was about to get up. "Just try it first," Xu Xin quickly pulled Luo Feng back, glaring at him slightly annoyed. Luo Feng grinned: "Alright, I'll try this stir-fried potato slices with diced meat first." "Uh, it's shredded pork with potatoes," Xu Xin corrected Luo Feng. "This is shredded pork?" Luo Feng looked at the small, diced pieces of meat on the plate in surprise. Xu Xin said, a little embarrassed: "I'm not experienced, couldn't cut it too finely, so I just chopped it a few more times." "Oh, as long as it tastes good." Luo Feng suppressed a smile, picked up a chopstick, put a potato slice and a piece of diced meat directly into his mouth, and began to chew. Luo Feng instinctively prepared to smile... He had already decided that no matter how bad it tasted, it was his girlfriend's first time cooking, so he had to encourage her. But—Luo Feng's expression froze. "What's wrong?" Xu Xin was startled, looking at Luo Feng in surprise. "Huh? It's actually good!" Luo Feng looked at the potato slices and 'shredded pork' in front of him in astonishment, then picked up another chopstick and ate. "Hmm, it's really good! The taste is almost comparable to a restaurant. Who said girls' first attempt at cooking would be terrible? That's pure deception." Xu Xin watched Luo Feng talking to himself and couldn't help but say, "What are you mumbling about?" "Uh, nothing, just praising you," Luo Feng quickly replied. "Of course, I already tasted it in the kitchen, and it really is delicious," Xu Xin said, picking up a piece for herself and taking a bite. "I'm quite talented at cooking, you know." Luo Feng wasn't lying; Xu Xin's cooking was indeed quite good. Luo Feng also secretly breathed a sigh of relief... Good, his stomach wouldn't have to suffer. Luo Feng and Xu Xin began to eat, chatting as they did. Xu Xin spoke animatedly about many things happening at her company. "Luo Feng, this couple's peace charm you gave me, wearing it makes one feel much more clear-headed," Xu Xin said, taking out a peace charm pendant from around her neck. The so-called peace charm was actually a peculiar small silver plaque with strange intricate patterns on it. "Of course, it's a good thing, something money can't buy," Luo Feng said, taking out his own from around his neck. These peace charm pendants were actually given to Luo Feng by Babata, who said they were a gift for the young couple, one for each, with a certain protective effect. "Produced from an ancient civilization ruin, of course it's a good thing," Xu Xin chuckled. "Hmm, these peace charms are usually worn by couples," Luo Feng said, looking at Xu Xin with a strange smile. "Xu Xin, tell me... when are we getting married? My parents keep urging me." "Marriage, huh? My family is also urging me," a blush appeared on Xu Xin's delicate, flawless face. "But, well, there's no rush, is there?" "Oh, no rush!" Luo Feng nodded, suddenly enlightened. "Alright then, let's wait a few more years." "You—" Xu Xin's eyes widened as she stared at Luo Feng. "Angry? Haha, afraid of becoming a 'leftover woman'?" Luo Feng immediately burst out laughing. Xu Xin grew even angrier! "Uh, don't be mad. How about we get our marriage certificate this month?" Luo Feng suggested again. "Isn't that too fast?" Xu Xin sounded a little nervous. "First you say it's too fast, then you're afraid it'll be too long. Women, huh," Luo Feng sighed dramatically. Xu Xin muttered discontentedly, "I just feel a little flustered." Seeing the usually decisive Xu Xin acting like a shy young girl, Luo Feng felt a wave of warmth in his heart. Indeed, this past year had been warm and peaceful. His parents were happy, his younger brother had even started an investment company, and he himself was steadily improving in his cultivation, while his relationship with Xu Xin grew deeper, now at the stage of discussing marriage. ...Since the battle of Mist Island, the entire Earth had experienced unprecedented peace for a year! The five major powers, the HR Alliance, and the two Martial Arts Halls had each obtained three to four Muya Jing at the least, and seven to eight at most, during the Mist Island battle! This led to the emergence of new Councilor-level powerhouses among various factions within a year. The year 2059 saw the largest increase in Councilor-level powerhouses on Earth, with over 30 new ones! Although some Councilors perished in the Mist Island battle, the current number of Councilor-level powerhouses on Earth had reached an astonishing 81! Humanity's increased strength made it easier to defend against sea monsters. Major powers no longer struggled to deploy planetary-level powerhouses. ...On the evening of January 13th, 2060 AD, in America, North America, the former New York State. Before the Grand Nirvana period, New York was the economic center of the entire Earth, hailed as the "World Capital"! The predecessor of the HR Alliance, and various super conglomerates and families, almost all had branches in New York. However, during the Grand Nirvana period, because it was right next to the Atlantic Ocean, it was the first to suffer disaster! Consequently, it became a paradise for monsters! ...Just as Shanghai in Huaxia Nation connects to the East Sea, New York connects to the Atlantic Ocean. Therefore, America established a large military region not far from New York and built a war base within New York to prevent sea monsters from entering the inland. The war base, over 500 meters long, resembled a ferocious monster coiled on the river. Inside the war base. The setting sun's afterglow shone through from above. In a bunker below, five American soldiers were sitting cross-legged on the ground, gambling. Because there was rarely combat in the war base, and when it did happen, people often died, the higher-ups in the military didn't bother with the soldiers gambling in their downtime. "OMG, what a terrible hand!" one Black youth cursed, throwing down his cards. "Ten of spades, ten of spades, ten of spades!" the bald white youth next to him kept shouting, staring at the card dealt to him. He then flipped it over slightly. "Damn it, lost again!" "Haha, I won again." The golden-haired youth laughed, blowing a kiss through the small opening of the bunker. "Beautiful Statue of Liberty, keep giving me good luck!" The opening was aimed at the former location of the Statue of Liberty, but the Statue of Liberty had long since collapsed into ruins. "Bullshit! The Statue of Liberty collapsed ages ago, I don't believe you'll keep winning, let's go again," the bald youth next to him yelled. "Oh, look, what's that!" one soldier pointed towards the bunker's opening. The other soldiers immediately looked. "Heavens!" "Oh my God!" "A King-level monster!" Suddenly, a piercing alarm blared, echoing throughout the entire war base. The previously relaxed war base instantly became like a wound-up clock, countless soldiers immediately rushing to their posts, preparing for battle! Under the setting sun's afterglow, in front of the massive war base... a colossal creature appeared! This was a monster over 180 meters long, resembling a 'lion' in build. Its body was covered in house-sized black scales, each scale's edge as sharp as a blade, sending shivers down one's spine. It also possessed a pair of black-scaled wings, seemingly forged from steel, spanning over two hundred meters when unfurled! A proud horn, poised to pierce the sky! Golden patterns coiled around the black horn, these intricate golden markings spreading from the horn to its neck, then across its entire back, all the way to its tail! It was as if it wore a cloak of interwoven gold and black armor. Most chilling were its dark golden eyes! A pair of enormous dark golden eyes, like those of a god, gazing down upon all creation! A savage cruelty lurked within those eyes. Cold! Brutal! This was it! A terrifying existence never before seen on Earth! "A King-level monster in the air, it's asking for death." "Blast it with the laser cannon!" "It's doomed." Although many soldiers in the war base couldn't help but feel terrified, they remained confident. Laser cannons were humanity's strongest weapon! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Three white beams of light, traveling at terrifying speeds, directly struck the scales of this unknown monster, clad in black and gold armor! The light beams dissipated! The scales... were completely unharmed!!! "Woooo—" A low growl, like a god's lament, echoed across the boundless world. All the monsters in the ruined New York City cowered in terror; it was an oppression that came from the soul. And all the soldiers in the entire war base felt extreme dread. In the command center, American generals stared in horror at the colossal creature that filled more than half of their screens. "What kind of monster is that?" "Even the maximum power laser cannon couldn't scratch it?" Suddenly—the monster opened its mouth! "Roar!" Boom! The world darkened. In an instant, space twisted around the monster's mouth. The entire war base actually lifted off the ground and flew towards its maw. As it flew, the war base rapidly shrunk! The war base, originally much larger than the monster's entire body, astonishingly shrunk to less than five meters in length and width. Inside the war base, soldiers, like ants, screamed in terror. Swallowed in one gulp! The monster closed its mouth! The war base vanished! "Oh, my God!" Soldiers at some laser cannon outposts on distant ruined skyscrapers watched this scene, their faces pale as if they had seen a ghost. Rumble~~ Two equally massive sea monsters burst out of the water. If Luo Feng or Hong were to see them, they would recognize them... these two monsters were precisely the two Emperor-level monsters from the ocean. The water boiled, and countless sea monsters began to emerge, looking at the mysterious, unknown monster as if it were a deity. "Wooo!" The monster threw its head back and roared, its horn piercing towards the sky! As if announcing... its arrival!