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Chapter 514: Catastrophe
Chapter 514: Catastrophe
The simultaneous detonation of 2,000 nuclear warheads might not be a significant event for the entire Blue Planet, but it was a monumental disaster for humanity.
The average yield of the warheads used by China was around 10 megatons, meaning the total yield of 2,000 warheads was 20 billion tons. For comparison, an 8.0 magnitude earthquake releases about 11 billion tons of energy, while an 8.5 magnitude earthquake releases about 62 billion tons.
In other words, the explosion of 2,000 nuclear warheads was equivalent to humanity deliberately triggering an 8.1 magnitude earthquake on the surface of the Blue Planet. While the Blue Planet has endured countless ages and even experienced 9.0 magnitude earthquakes (equivalent to 350 billion tons of energy) and 9.5 magnitude earthquakes, an 8.1 magnitude earthquake was merely a minor tremor for the planet.
However, for humanity, especially for the nearby nations of Korea and Japan, it was a catastrophic event. The epicenter of the explosion was just 80 kilometers from Busan and 170 kilometers from the Japanese islands, and the scale of the disaster was unimaginable.
The distance from the epicenter to these nations was too close!
The Great Cultivators, after flying 20 kilometers away, dispersed in the sky, forming a semicircle around the center of the nuclear explosion. They positioned themselves with their backs to Busan and Japan, each using their own magical powers to block the shockwaves from the explosion.
Emperor Liu Che, whose magical power was at its peak, took the lead. He created a series of spiritual energy barriers to block the path of the shockwaves. The other Great Cultivators joined in, each employing their unique techniques.
Some used the Mountain and Sea Scroll to form barriers, others used mirror-like artifacts to reconstruct the surrounding environment, and Tina used her ancestral water magic to create a palace entirely made of water, sealing the chaotic spiritual energy within it.
Each Great Cultivator was doing their utmost to counter the shockwaves.
Soon, the feline Morning Star returned to the scene.
With her addition as a peak Holy Domain cultivator, the defensive line set up by the Great Cultivators became even more solid, successfully blocking the majority of the shockwaves.
However, while the shockwaves were contained, other disasters such as earthquakes and tsunamis still spread out.
The buildings in Korea and Japan were generally designed to withstand earthquakes up to 6.0 to 7.0 magnitude. Facing an 8.1 magnitude earthquake, which was 20 times more powerful than a 7.0 magnitude earthquake, they had no chance of survival.
In Busan, Changwon, Daegu in Korea, and Hiroshima, Nagasaki, and Okayama in Japan, buildings and skyscrapers collapsed like dominoes, raising clouds of dust that filled the air. The cries, screams, and helpless wails of the victims echoed throughout the cities.
The people of Japan had just been ravaged by terrifying monsters, with millions of lives lost. Now, they faced another strong earthquake and a massive tsunami, truly a double blow.
Korea fared slightly better, as the populations of cities like Busan and other southeastern coastal areas had already been evacuated inland. Although the buildings collapsed, the people survived.
Fortunately, they had evacuated quickly, otherwise, the death toll would have been unimaginable.
In the capital of Korea, Seoul.
Players watched the massive nuclear explosion transmitted via satellite signals on the giant screens, stunned into silence.
The S-waves of the earthquake traveled at a speed of 3.2 to 4.0 kilometers per second. Within a minute and a half, every player felt the ground beneath their feet shake violently as the earthquake waves arrived.
Due to the earthquake warnings, the people of Seoul had already evacuated from their buildings and gathered in open areas like streets and squares.
Fear was etched on everyone's faces, and the crowd was chaotic and noisy.
The players looked at each other, their faces blank, unsure of what to say.
After a long while, a female player in her twenties spoke up, "We won, right?"
"Technically... yes," a plain-looking young man beside her replied, his face heavy. "After all, the monster horde was successfully eliminated."
Despite their victory, no one felt particularly elated.
"Damn," a player in the crowd sighed. "The losses for Blue Earth are enormous! The monster horde, the earthquake, and the impending tsunami will claim millions of lives!"
"Damn Skrull scum! I swear I'll avenge my fallen human comrades!" The staggering death toll had already hardened the resolve of some players.
Everyone knew this was just the beginning. With millions already dead on Blue Earth, the toll would only rise when the full-scale war began in seven months.
"Thankfully, Commander Ke brought a real-world camp with him. Without those 2,000 high-tier units, our losses would have been even greater!"
"I'm not talking about this anymore. I'll dedicate all my offline time to mining gold. Every bit of gold I dig will be a contribution to Blue Earth!"
"Count me in, we can team up."
"But before we start mining, we should go to Neon Island to help with disaster relief. The situation there is dire. While the right-wing war criminals deserve to be held accountable, the people are innocent."
"You're right, we'll wait for orders from above."
The players huddled together, whispering among themselves.
After such a massive disaster, each player had matured significantly. They all felt the weight of their responsibilities grow heavier.
Meanwhile, in Donghai City, Huaxia.
Commissar Zhang slumped in his chair, eyes closed, as waves of dizziness washed over him, making him feel as if he were about to die.
He had gone without sleep for three days and three nights, pushing his body to the limit. But now, it was finally over!
On the computer screen in front of him, a video call with Chairman Hu was still ongoing.
Chairman Hu looked at Commissar Zhang with concern. "Comrade Zhang Ling, are you holding up? Why don't you take a rest now?"
"I'm fine, I can manage," Commissar Zhang rubbed his face, trying to stay alert.
Chairman Hu's face grew stern. "Don't push yourself when you're lacking sleep. Your health is the most important. Follow my order: rest in five minutes!"
"Understood."
"Use these five minutes to issue commands to the troops," the Chairman glanced at his wristwatch and continued, "First, mobilize the army for disaster relief. Inform the Great Cultivators to eliminate any surviving monsters."
"Got it."
"Second, focus on gold mining. This battle has proven the strength of the camp's unit exchanges. We need to mine more gold in the future to exchange for more Tier 5 units."
"Understood."
"Finally, Comrade Zhong Feng did an excellent job in command; Comrade Su Yu made significant sacrifices; and the Great Cultivators contributed a lot to the battle. Once this incident is over, we will hold a medal ceremony to honor these heroes who have served humanity well!"
"I'll pass the message along to them."
With that, the video call ended.
Chairman Hu reminded Commissar Zhang to take a good rest before hanging up.
Commissar Zhang followed the Chairman's orders and relayed the three tasks to his subordinates.
(End of Chapter)
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