A Dish Best Served Cold (The Man In Rage)

"Dragon Master, this is a long story."

"A lot has happened at the foot of the Mount Kransbay during the year you've been away."

Gaius let out a sigh in response to Ye Fan's inquiry, then slowly began to recount the events of the past year to him.

It turned out that since a year ago, after International Martial Arts Union decided to destroy Universe Tree, they had almost exhausted all means to launch a devastating attack on this divine tree in front of them

They first gathered the power of all the supreme grandmasters around the world, relentlessly bombarding Universe Tree for over a month.

However, it didn't harm even a single leaf or twig.

After that, they even resorted to setting fires, causing floods, and even poisoning it...

In short, almost every possible method had been employed.

However, Universe Tree before them seemed to possess an immortal body.

It feared not the sword, nor water and fire.

As for poisoning, it was even more useless.

At their wits' end, humans resorted to the last solution.

That was using nuclear weapons to deliver the final blow to Universe Tree.

For this reason, nuclear superpowers such as China, Remdik, and Anglandur, one after another, dropped several atomic bombs onto Universe Tree.

Even the hydrogen bomb, which was far more powerful than the atomic bomb, was used.

The day of the explosion, the vast area almost a thousand miles around had all turned into barren land.

The barren hills were leveled to the ground, all vegetation turned to flying ash.

The rocks were almost burned into ashes by the intense heat.

The mushroom cloud that pierced the sky was so massive that it could be seen even from halfway across the globe.

"So, what's the outcome?"

"Is it effective?" Ye Fan couldn't help but become anxious.

Nuclear weapons should be the most powerful weapon in this world.

Especially the hydrogen bomb.

Back then, Ye Fan had almost lost his life to a nuclear weapon.

Of course, the nuclear weapons deployed in Xosa at that time were far less powerful than the hydrogen bomb.

So, Ye Fan was curious. How much impact could this supreme human strength have on Universe Tree?

After a moment of silence, Gaius said with a grim expression, "It's effective."

"At the very heart of the nuclear explosion, that power capable of incinerating everything, ultimately shook Universe Tree.

"Back then, all I saw was a leaf from Universe Tree, drifting down after the nuclear explosion had ended.

"That's all there is to it."

Gaius's solemn words slowly resonate in the darkness of the night.

Dead silence!

A silence as profound as death!

In this vast universe, it seemed that only the sound of the air flowing remained.

The bleak wind blew, stirring up countless leaves, creating a rustling sound.

However, the rustling sound of the leaves seemed as if Universe Tree was mocking and scorning humanity. "Dragon Master, the gap is really too large."

In the end, with a deep sigh, Gaius tilted his head back and drained the wine from the jug in one gulp.

Beside him, Zhang Nanhai's eyes were also somewhat bloodshot.

For as long as anyone could remember, humans have always been considered the most superior beings on Earth.

Humans, who had always been at the top of the food chain, suddenly found out that their proudest and most advanced weapons, despite their destructive power, were nothing more than a gentle breeze blowing on Universe Tree.

Just imagine how intense that blow must have been?

How intense was that feeling of frustration.

That was a gap enough to drive one to despair.

Sufficient to shatter the pride and confidence that humanity had cultivated over millions of years.

Upon hearing this, Ye Fan fell silent too.

For a long time, he couldn't find anything to say.

Although he had anticipated the outcome, it still struck him when he heard that even the full might of a nuclear superpower, or an attack with a hydrogen bomb, was merely enough to blow off a single leaf from Universe Tree.

This outcome caused even Ye Fan's heart to quiver slightly.

A profound sense of helplessness surged in his heart.

"And then what happened?" After a long silence, Ye Fan asked again.

"It was only after that, the many nations truly realized the immense power and invincibility of Universe Tree.

"A sense of pessimism and despair hangs heavy in everyone's heart.

"Up until this point, the plan to destroy Universe Tree has utterly failed.

"As a result, one after another major nations gave up. Instead, they chose a different path, that is, the path of escape.

"After the nuclear explosion, the martial artists who had stayed at the foot of Mount Kransbay began to retreat and return home.

"Some return to a life of idleness, waiting for their end, while others start to pull strings and build connections, hoping to secure a few precious tickets aboard the spaceship when the end of days arrives. "Of course, most of the strong ones have joined the ranks of spaceship forging and the construction of Mars.

"It can be said that currently, all major countries are focusing their main efforts on Mars development and spaceship construction.

"Clearly, those national leaders have already prepared to abandon Earth, and the countless ordinary people.

"They are prepared to relocate to Mars when the end of days arrives.

"However, even after the construction on Mars, and truly possesses certain living conditions.

"When the time comes, I'm afraid only those elites who control the resources will truly have the opportunity to relocate there.

"Most people will inevitably meet the end of being reduced to ashes.

Gaius had taken these matters lightly.

He just sighed as he thought of the future of Earth.

People always said that all men were born equal, but that was a load of bull.

When the end of days arrived, only a very small portion of people would be able to escape.

And for the majority of people, they probably died in the apocalypse without even understanding what was happening.

Listening to Gaius's explanation, Ye Fan's mood became exceptionally heavy.

"It seems that everyone has given up resisting.

"In that case, this world will ultimately head towards destruction."

Ye Fan sighed deeply.

"No!"

"I haven't given up yet!"

"Moreover, I believe Mr. Chu has not given up either just like me.

"I still continue to seek possible rays of hope and a future in this world that is heading to its end.

"I am also searching for the possibility of survival for the countless lives on Earth!"

Suddenly, a firm and resolute voice of a young man echoed in Ye Fan's ear.

Ye Fan looked over.

He saw the fervor and passion to strive forward in Zhang Nanhai's eyes.

It blazed fiercely in his eyes like a ball of fire.

"You're not from the Dragon God Hall, are you?" Ye Fan pondered for a long time, but he couldn't recall anyone from the Dragon God Hall fitting this description.

"Mr. Chu, my name is Zhang Nanhai."

"I am a martial artist from China."

Zhang Nanhai was somewhat excited.

Not only did he get to meet the man he admired.

Moreover, this man actually had a conversation with him.

"Everyone has left, so what are you still doing here?"

"Even if you truly wish to save the world, you should retreat and cultivate first instead of wasting your days away at the foot of Mount Kransbay," Ye Fan said.

Gaius who was standing to the side chuckled. "Dragon Master, this fella's cultivation is truly unique.

"He said, he is discerning the mysteries of the universe.

"He aspires to decipher the profound laws of the universe from Universe Tree, and then create an extraordinary formation that could potentially defeat Universe Tree in the future.

"Hahaha..."

"I told him he was daydreaming, wasting time for nothing, but he wouldn't listen.

"He is like a simpleton who always hung around here, and not leaving. In fact, he spends all day watching the leaves, observing the wind blowing through the grass."

Gaius laughed mockingly.

Upon hearing this, Ye Fan responded coldly, "I think you're the fool here."

"Even a youngster knows he had to find ways to do something productive, but all you know is to loaf around, wait for death, and fool around with women!

"You are such a disgrace. Don't you dare say you're associated with me in the future," Ye Fan scolded Gaius in annoyance.

He then encouraged Zhang Nanhai, "Your ideas make sense. Keep going, and perhaps, you could find a new path for this world."

"And what about you, Mr. Chu? Do you also believe that everything is beyond redemption, that we should abandon Earth?" Zhang Nanhai asked Ye Fan, eager to know his answer.

Ye Fan turned around, gazing at the mountains and rivers behind him. "These landscapes are magnificent. How could I let outsiders destroy my homeland in an instant unless it is absolutely no way out?"

"Don't worry. I won't give up trying until the very last moment just like you," Zhang Nanhai added.

"Nine more years to go!"

"In these nine years, I will exhaust all means to break through to the god realm!"

"When the time comes, I will use the power of the god realm to cut down this demon tree!"