Chapter 526 - 337: Identities Revealed, Global Live Broadcast
Chapter 526: Chapter 337: Identities Revealed, Global Live Broadcast
But no one could find Li Xiang.
Some couldn’t help but ask, "Is he not up to the task? Did he just go into hiding?"
Such questions inevitably bred despair. If even Li Xiang wasn’t capable, did that mean they could only wait as the waters slowly rose and drowned them all?
Moreover, rumor had it that some powerful creature was on the other side of the spatial rift. For now, the rift was too small for it to pass through. But if the crack continued to expand and the creature broke through, the consequences would be too dire to contemplate.
A high-ranking official contacted Jiang Cai’Er. She replied, "Brother Xiang is preparing a solution. He probably needs another day or two."
The moment this news broke, many people grew excited. The message spread like wildfire, circling the globe in less than 24 hours.
However, those one or two days were agonizing. The sea level was rising by more than a meter a day, meaning an increase of over two meters in two days. Nations and regions at low elevations were frantic, but they could do nothing but wait patiently.
Finally, Li Xiang came out of seclusion.
Li Xiang called home and learned about the situation.
He was invited to the Imperial Capital to attend a global summit of the highest possible level, where he was treated as the guest of honor.
Two hours later, five powerful beings appeared in Antarctica: Li Xiang, Luo Feifei, the Elder in Dragon Robe, the Imperial Capital Dragon Spirit, and the Jinling Wenshu Fairy.
A nuclear bomb had been detonated here previously, and the area was teeming with radiation. However, Li Xiang and Luo Feifei were both protected by their Saint Tier Armor and had nothing to fear.
As for the three Divine Level Earth Vein Spirits, they were pure spiritual entities without physical bodies, so they too were unafraid.
Around the spatial rift, the glaciers had long since melted.
The whole world was watching, broadcast live via satellite.
In addition to high-altitude satellite cameras, countless drones and reconnaissance planes circled the area, providing a multi-angle live broadcast. The only drawback was that the aircraft couldn’t get too close. If they did, a mysterious force would interfere with their systems and cause them to crash.
After a day or two of mounting anticipation, the moment the broadcast went live, the number of online viewers surpassed five billion in just half an hour.
The event drew a global focus that dwarfed the World Cup many times over.
Television stations and social media platforms worldwide all switched their feeds to the scene in Antarctica. Even remote regions tuned in via satellite signal.
Despite the time differences across the globe, with many in the dead of night, this crisis guaranteed it would be a sleepless night for all.
One netizen commented: "The servers have crashed three times! Twitter, TikTok, and YouTube are all streaming the ’Antarctica: Doomsday Defense’!"
In remote villages across China, entire communities crowded into ancestral halls to watch the projection. They watched as the Mysterious Armored Man from their own country saved the Earth, filled with an immense sense of pride.
If villages with no connection to him were reacting this way, one could only imagine the scene in Li Family Village.
At Li Xiang’s home, people from all the surrounding villages had gathered early. Jiang Cai’Er set up a large screen in the courtyard, putting the live broadcast on for everyone. Yao Yao and others helped out, preparing snacks and tea for the guests.
Jiang Cai’Er was a little unhappy, because it was Luo Feifei fighting alongside Li Xiang, not her. However, with the fate of the world at stake, she put the greater good first. She didn’t let her feelings show, and instead gave Li Xiang some gentle words of encouragement before he left.
Granny Li Xiang chatted with the villagers, basking in their praise and smiling from ear to ear.
This was because the identities of Li Xiang and Luo Feifei had been publicly announced.
The government had made this decision only after getting consent from both Li Xiang and Luo Feifei, and after much careful deliberation.
Their identities could no longer be kept secret, and the government had no intention of trying. They were about to become heroes to all of humanity. To have them remain anonymous would be a great disservice to their sacrifice. After all, they were risking exposure to nuclear radiation to deal with a massive spatial rift that not even nuclear bombs could fix.
Not only were their identities revealed, but a Mysterious Man was also providing online commentary, analyzing their powers and equipment.
The revelations were stunning. Li Xiang could actually reach speeds of Mach 40. This figure was officially confirmed by several major world powers.
Commentator: "The Armor he’s wearing is called the Giant Whale Saint Armor. It’s a Saint Tier Extraordinary Armor that can withstand a nuclear blast. He also possesses a strength of 350 tons. In addition, he has countless Divine Techniques, the most powerful of which is his Earth Superpower, which allows him to reshape terrain over a vast area at will. His earlier dredging of thousands of waterways was an accomplishment that will go down in history."
Mach 40 and Saint Tier Armor... that combination of speed and durability alone makes him invincible on Earth.
"Luo Feifei, the ’Most Beautiful Girl in the Universe,’ is wearing the Electric Light Illusion Armor. She can reach speeds of Mach 10, and her Extraordinary Saint Armor can also withstand a nuclear blast."
One netizen couldn’t resist commenting: "I remember Brother Xiang has some kind of super-large spatial ability. Didn’t he make off with two of America’s aircraft carriers?"
"Oh my god, so those rumors were actually true." Countless netizens were stunned.
"Luo Feifei’s no slouch either. She’s the second most powerful person in the world."
"The ’Wild Fantasy’ ship name really lives up to its reputation."
"What does their ’Wild Fantasy’ CP have to do with anything? It was just a rumor they were dating, and now Brother Xiang is married."
"Anyway, they’re just badass. I like the Little Celestial Immortal more than his current wife."
"Luo Feifei is only 17! Not only is she a top actress, but she’s also a Major in the military."
"His wife is a young scientific prodigy, though. An academic powerhouse."
"No wonder Luo Feifei retired from showbiz. She was probably heartbroken and disillusioned."
"It all makes sense now! No wonder Luo Feifei’s old fight scenes were so gorgeous and flawless. They weren’t special effects; it was her real power. She never needed any stunt wires."
As the truth was revealed, discussions erupted across the entire internet in every language. At this moment, the buzz surrounding Li Xiang and Luo Feifei was unmatched. No global superstar could even come close.