From the Metropolis to the Strongest in the Cosmos

Chapter 145: Chapter 145: Doomsday

High above the ocean, Li Yang hung up the phone.

Ever since his appearance on the broadcast, his phone hadn’t stopped ringing. Classmates and friends were constantly calling.

In truth, it wasn’t just Li Yang. Shao Jie and the others from Celestial Origin Palace had also appeared on screen.

Abroad, figures like Golden Charlie from the United States were also making appearances, demonstrating the power of Cultivators to the world.

"Li Yang, satellite feed shows a King Level marine mutant ten kilometers to your east," a voice said over the phone.

"Got it."

Li Yang’s figure blurred as he shot off toward the location.

And so, for an entire day, Li Yang hunted down and killed one mutated sea creature after another.

He didn’t have a moment to return home until evening.

By then, the entire population of Coastal City was preparing to evacuate.

Coastal City was located right by the sea. If any mutated sea creatures appeared, the people there would be in immense danger.

"Dad, Mom, Sis."

Li Yang called out as soon as he got home.

It wasn’t just Li Guohai and Zhao Rou at home. His older sister Li Xue, his brother-in-law Zhang Hang, and his little niece Zhang Tongtong were there as well.

With Li Yang’s level of power and incredible speed, his assigned area of responsibility was Coastal City.

His family was here, so if they ran into any danger, he could provide support immediately.

Everyone has a selfish side. Li Yang was willing to save others, but he had to ensure his own family’s safety first.

"Uncle, I just saw you on the video!" Tongtong said, running over to Li Yang, her little face etched with fear.

Holding Tongtong, Li Yang looked at his parents and the rest of his family. "Mom, Dad, Sis, you need to leave here as soon as possible."

Just as he was speaking, a group of people suddenly arrived at the door—it was Zhao Qianxing, Zhao Kun, and their entourage.

To his surprise, they had all come here.

"Heh heh, Xiaorou, Guohai..." Zhao Qianxing’s face was all smiles, the very picture of shamelessness.

’This old fox knows that both Zhao Rou and Li Guohai have reached King Level, and that I’m at the Peak of King Level!’

’The safest place to be is wherever we are. That’s why he brought the entire Zhao family here now. His intentions are obvious.’

Li Yang glanced at Zhao Qianxing and his group. Although he detested them, his parents were there, so he didn’t say anything.

"Alright, Yangyang, we’re almost done packing. We’ll leave right away."

Li Guohai said directly, "Your Uncle Qin has already arranged a place for us to stay."

Qin Shanchuan was in Xuan City, an inland city, which was relatively safe. Many people were evacuating there.

"Mm," Li Yang nodded.

His expression was grim.

’Judging by the current situation, the danger is even greater than I imagined.’

Just as Li Yang was speaking with his parents, his phone suddenly rang.

"Li Yang, a King Level beast is heading for Qingwu City!"

Shao Jie’s extremely anxious voice came through the phone.

"What?" Li Yang’s expression changed at his words.

Qingwu City was also a coastal city, right next to Coastal City.

’I was in charge of this area. There shouldn’t have been any King Level marine creatures here. How did one suddenly appear?’

’But now isn’t the time to dwell on that.’

"Dad, Mom, I’m heading to Qingwu City!" Li Yang said quickly, turning to leave.

"Alright, Yangyang, be careful!"

Li Guohai and Zhao Rou had heard Shao Jie’s words and hurriedly replied.

Their faces were filled with worry. Their son was out there, constantly fighting those Ocean Giant Beasts.

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RUMBLE!

Meanwhile, in Qingwu City, a colossal crocodile appeared. Flames wreathed its body as it entered the city limits.

"It’s a mutated beast from the ocean!"

"Oh no, it’s reached our city!"

Terror filled the eyes of everyone who saw the giant beast.

At the same time, live satellite footage of the attack was being broadcast to the public.

"This is terrible. An Ocean Giant Beast has made landfall."

The faces of everyone watching the video turned pale.

They never expected a city on the mainland to be attacked so soon.

The flame crocodile cast its cold, savage gaze over the bustling city before letting out a low roar. Streams of fire shot out from its body, flying in all directions.

Buildings burst into flames wherever the fire touched them.

Some people were caught in the blaze, their agonizing screams filling the air as others died instantly.

Everyone watched the feed in a panic.

It was the twenty-first century. The 2012 apocalypse never came, yet here they were, living through the end of the world!

Just yesterday, everything had been fine. They had woken up to find the entire world had changed overnight.

"Somebody, please save us."

"I don’t want to die."

Absolute panic engulfed Qingwu City. Everyone was fleeing for their lives as the city burned in the flame crocodile’s wake. It was a scene straight out of a disaster movie.

WHOOSH!

In the distance, a figure came flying over at high speed.

"A Cultivator from Hua Country is here!"

Seeing the figure, many people’s eyes lit up with excitement, hoping the flame crocodile would be swiftly killed.

However, when the figure engaged the crocodile in battle, he couldn’t seem to inflict any damage.

"That Cultivator can’t kill the giant monster."

Seeing this, the flicker of hope in people’s hearts was extinguished.

The fires continued to grow, the ruins expanded, and the flames spread. The number of casualties kept climbing.

In one part of the city, two figures were fleeing. One of them had a familiar face—it was Lin Qiang, a former classmate who’d had a small conflict with Li Yang.

Lin Qiang’s family owned a lobster restaurant and had given Li Yang some trouble in the past. Li Yang got a bit of petty revenge by catching a giant lobster and selling it to their rival.

The two people fleeing were none other than Lin Qiang and his father, Lin Kunming.

He and his father had come to Qingwu City for a trip, never expecting to run into a mutated sea creature!

THUD!

Suddenly, a heavy plank flew out of nowhere and slammed into Lin Kunming.

"Dad!"

Lin Qiang panicked. He tried to move the plank with both hands, but he wasn’t strong enough.

"Somebody, help my dad!"

Lin Qiang begged the people around them for help, but everyone was in a panicked flight, and no one would waste time stopping.

In the distance, the flame crocodile continued to draw closer.

"Qiang, run! Don’t worry about me. I’m old, I’ve lived long enough. You need to get out of here. Find somewhere safe to hide."

Lin Kunming gasped for breath, his face contorted in pain.

The massive plank was crushing him, and he couldn’t feel his legs anymore.

In truth, it wasn’t just him. Many people were injured, and nearly every face wore the same expression.

Pale with despair. The apocalyptic scene unfolded clearly before everyone’s eyes.

This wasn’t a movie; this was real. In the face of such a catastrophe, a single death was utterly insignificant.

The faces of everyone watching the live broadcast were also pale.

Humanity had always longed to find aliens, had always been searching. Now, the aliens had finally arrived, but they brought nothing but catastrophic disaster!

The city was burning. Countless people fled, but before the rampaging flame crocodile, they were like ants, utterly powerless to resist!

This feeling of powerlessness was countless times more intense than when those seven people died on the ship!

Never before had death felt so terrifyingly close!