After his best friend left.
Meng Chao leaned against the railing of the balcony and watched the sun set.
The stars in the Other World were bigger and brighter than Earth's sun.
Clouds rose, and the sky and city turned into a red ocean.
A towering tower stood at the center of the red ocean.
It was made of alloys made from rare metals in the Other World, and the building materials' ductility and pressure resistance increased by leaps and bounds. The tower broke the limits of skyscrapers on Earth. It looked as if it had pierced through the sky and reached the universe.
Sparkling spots of light surrounded the tower. They circled and flew around it like a swarm of bees flying in and out of a beehive.
They were all superhumans.
This towering building that stood out was known as the Supernatural Tower. It was the headquarters of the Superhuman Society.
Around the Supernatural Tower were buildings that looked like the amalgamation of pyramids and fortresses.
They were as sturdy as gravity dams and could withstand the impact of the strongest monsters.
There were countless black spots among the skyscrapers. They were running over roofs and walls.
They were all normal citizens who had just gotten off work.
They lacked resources and space. In this era, there were very few private cars and taxis in Dragon City.
The normal citizens were full of stamina and agile. When they ran for a long distance, they were not that much slower than public buses that had to stop at every stop.
There were also 3D mobile suits that mimicked monster limbs and used bionics to create them.
When worn, they were really flexible and could breathe. With a light jump, they could jump more than twenty meters and travel at fifty kilometers per hour.
In the distance were Giant Sandworms that had been tamed by humans. They moved about and spat out rocks like shield tunneling machines to build Subway No.12.
Further away was the edge of the city, which was shrouded in fog.
It was as if there was a gray wall that covered the sky and blocked everything outside.
In the past, Meng Chao did not like fog.
They felt that the fog had sealed up Dragon City and prevented Earthlings from expanding and slaughtering their way out.
He did not like the city in front of him.
There were too many buildings in Dragon City, and the streets were too cramped. The pressure of cultivation was too great, and he could not see real mountains and seas, which made him feel a little aggrieved.
Just like all teenagers, he had watched too many books and movies about Earth in secret.
His dreams were filled with blue skies and white clouds. The air was fresh, and it was peaceful and beautiful. The people were carefree.
Everything on Earth.
Mountains, seas, farms, rivers, and rivers.
Middle school students only had two P.E. classes a week, but they had dozens of Chinese and Math classes.
Adults only needed to work eight hours a day and five days a week to earn a lot of money. They lived in big houses, often took vacations, and ate natural, green, and non-GMO delicacies.
It was like heaven.
Then, in his nightmares, he saw the real Other World after the fog dispersed.
He had seen the Supernatural Tower and the entire city reduced to ashes in the meteor shower.
It was only then that Meng Chao realized just how cute everything in front of him was.
Tears welled up in his eyes.
Earth was a homeland that they could not return to.
The nightmare was the tomorrow that had yet to come.
In front of him was his only home.
Facing the uncertain future and the impending crisis, he was nervous, excited, impulsive, and a little confused.
Just then —
[Reckless Bull Technique is currently being spread among normal citizens. The overall fighting strength of Dragon City has increased. Increased contribution points by 1, + 3, + 2 …]
The Extraordinary Flame shone in front of him, and a string of contribution points surprised and delighted him.
"It's Feixiong. He's leading the study group.
"By the looks of it, even if I didn't personally provide guidance and it was spread indirectly, I still contributed to it.
"Even though the contribution points are much less than if I personally provided guidance, as more citizens become stronger, I will also become stronger. We will definitely be able to survive in the Other World."
In an instant …
Meng Chao felt that his waist no longer hurt, his legs no longer hurt, his memories became clearer, and his vision and hearing improved slightly.
Even the bright red school badge in front of his chest became brighter.
His contribution points increased to 39.
'It feels great to contribute!' Meng Chao thought happily.
At that moment, the roar of propellers came from the sky.
Dozens of armored airships tore through the clouds like a mighty fleet. They cut through the waves and charged down.
They lacked aviation fuel, and the crystal engines were too cumbersome. Besides, Dragon City was shrouded in fog, so their cruising altitude and range were rather limited. Their supersonic fighter jets had long since been stored in the underground armory.
Right now, Dragon City's main fighting force in the air was the clumsy, slow, but powerful armored airships.
Crystals shattered, and spirit energy surged into them. They drove the three rows of six propellers to spin at high speed.
A large amount of spirit energy was released, and it filled the huge air sacs to maintain the buoyancy of these large airships.
Spirit energy leaked out of the gaps in the air sacs, and they let out hissing sounds, making the armored airships look like steel demons riding on clouds.
The armored airships lowered their high-pitched speakers and announced to the entire city, "All citizens, pay attention.
The latest news from the city's weather bureau states that the fog will invade the city tonight. Monsters will invade the city.
"The monsters will mainly appear in the steel factories to the north of the city.
"The Survival Committee has announced the New Era's Year 55, Order 93. It orders Long Steel Corporation to immediately enter Level One War Readiness. Nine Sands Region and Jiangbin Region will enter Level Two War Readiness. The other regions will enter Level Three War Readiness. All citizens, please obey the rules, be wary, and be prepared to fight against the enemy.
"Always remember that we are Earth's expeditionary army. Earth is with us. Dragon City will definitely win!"
The weather report was the order.
In an instant, regardless of whether it was the campus or the streets, the students, workers, and white-collar workers moved at a faster pace.
'Monsters will invade the city tonight?' Meng Chao's heart froze.
He quickly flung his bag on his back and strode down the stairs like a whirlwind. He went out of the university and rushed to the bus stop.
The 3D mobile suits were too fast and jumped too high. It was easy for accidents to happen, so he had to get a certificate to buy and wear them.
Meng Chao was two months away from eighteen years old, so he did not have the right to get a 3D transportation license. He could only take the bus.
With the monsters invading, the efficiency of the city's operations instantly increased by a lot. The bus soon arrived.
The buses in this era were also driven by spirit energy. They had a huge crystal engine on their backs, making them look like a hunchback. They were also known as Turtle Buses.
Like an ancient steam train entering a station, it was still breathing out spiritual energy.
The fuel for the buses was low-grade crystals, which were filled with impurities and did not react well. The spirit energy that gushed out had the smell of garlic, and it was a little pungent.
The passengers on the platform started coughing.
"Dad, Mom, Sis!"
Meng Chao rubbed his eyes and eagerly squeezed into the bus.
…
Blessed Heavenly Garden was a public renting apartment district that could be seen everywhere in the old city.
The Monster War had been going on for thirty years, and a lot of buildings from Earth had been destroyed.
The Survival Committee imitated the war fortresses and built a lot of sturdy, brand-new houses.
The most important thing was defense. Comfort was ranked second.
The main units in Blessed Heavenly Garden were two bedrooms and one living room, which was around sixty square meters. It sounded pretty good, but the residential buildings and office buildings had to reserve a lot of space to set up machine guns, anti-aircraft artillery, and shelters.
The thickness of the walls was also three times that of the past. Each wall was a load-bearing wall.
Hence, the shared area was twice the size of the ones on Earth.
The usable area was at most thirty square meters, and each room was as small as a sparrow's cage.
To protect the city and explore the Other World, the Survival Committee encouraged people to have more children. At the same time the population increased, the facilities in the residential areas became old. Illegal buildings appeared one after another, and the environment became even worse.
Dirty water flowed everywhere, and a stench spread out. The pipes that had not been repaired for years leaked, and the spirit energy screeched. It was as if there were one hundred steam whistles installed.
The residents could not bear to buy high-grade crystals as fuel for their homes, so they used cheap goods that were at the same level as the buses. There were too many impurities, and the smell was too strong. The entire residential area was immersed in colorful spirit energy, and it looked like a barbecue street.
Besides, the armor on the outer walls of the residential buildings was mottled due to the corrosive acid of the monsters, so it looked even more messy and strange.
The residents constantly wanted to move out of Blessed Heavenly Garden.
When the adults had nothing to do, they liked lecturing their children. "Why aren't you cultivating properly? You only know how to memorize Tang and Song poems every day. What's the use of this? When can we get into university and become superhumans? Then, we can live in a commercial residential area that is one hundred and twenty square meters. By then, our ancestral graves on Earth will be smoking! "
Meng Chao stood at the entrance of the market beside the residential area, but he did not grumble. There were only warm memories in his mind.
"I'm finally home!"
He heard a friendly and familiar voice from the market.
"Shellfish! Shellfish that was just fished out of the river! Look, it even bites!"
"Fresh Demonic Halberd Pig's liver! I'll let my child eat it when we get home. He'll get a hundred marks in every exam, and he can kill monsters with just his fists. Second Uncle, don't you want a piece?"
"Why is Iron-armored Rhinoceros Meat still so expensive today? Fourth, don't lie to me. The news said that the army just surrounded an Iron-armored Rhinoceros' nest. They got at least a few thousand tons of beef, so it should be cheaper! "
"Jasper Fruit! It's a newly developed Jasper Fruit from the gene farm. It's even more delicious than the honey peaches on Earth. It's juicy and sweet, and it's free if it's not ripe!"
The place bustled with activity, and it looked like fireworks.
Meng Chao smiled.
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