“When the RR virus emerged, it spread rapidly across the globe. All life on Earth—whether human, birds, or beasts—any being that required breathing, became infected with the RR virus.”
“By the time humanity discovered the existence of the RR virus, it was already too late.”
“After contracting the RR virus, the mortality rate was extremely high, nearly reaching 30%. Within just three months, according to post-event statistics, during those three months, aside from the massive deaths of animals, the global population sharply decreased by nearly two billion! These three months were a nightmare. Scientists around the world were helpless in the face of this virus!”
“Approximately fifty billion human survivors naturally developed antibodies within their bodies!”
“After this nightmarish three months, the entire world was immersed in endless grief.”
Luo Feng spoke slowly, “In the process, the fifty billion human survivors discovered that their physical conditions had improved significantly. Almost every human’s strength, speed, cellular activity, and skin resilience had increased by more than double! Even an ordinary person could easily break past world records in weightlifting or the hundred-meter dash.”
“However… the disaster began!”
“The human race, accustomed to comfortable living conditions, experienced such significant physical improvements. Similarly, the birds and beasts that survived the RR virus also underwent these physical transformations, and due to their adherence to nature’s law of survival of the fittest, their enhancements were even more astonishing compared to humans. Moreover, some terrifying beasts even gained intelligence!”
“In September 2015, beginning with an attack by countless marine creatures, countless transformed ‘monsters’—once birds and beasts—began attacking human settlements!”
“Bloodshed and madness!”
“In the war between humans and monsters, people were shocked to discover that their long-prized thermal weapons were only effective against lower-level monsters. The more powerful avian and terrestrial monsters were completely unafraid of bullets and artillery fire. Bullets striking their bodies couldn’t even pierce their scales and armor! Missiles were easily evaded by monsters with quick reflexes and high speeds.”
“Even when humans resorted to nuclear attacks, they were shocked to discover…”
“Monsters’ defenses were too strong. Only within the core area of the nuclear blast did many monsters perish, while in larger surrounding areas, the monsters remained alive. The power of nuclear weapons was far less effective than humans had imagined. Although some monsters were killed, nuclear radiation gave rise to even more terrifying creatures. The most famous was the terrifying ‘Blood Demon Sky Wolf’ of that time, which possessed flight capabilities and slaughtered over a million humans. Humanity finally realized… nuclear radiation could cause mutations in certain monsters, creating extremely terrifying beings.”
“While there were extremely terrifying beings among the monsters, humanity also produced powerful individuals! The Blood Demon Sky Wolf was eventually severely wounded and forced to flee by a human super expert, the same one who could also fly—’Thunder God,’ currently ranked second internationally.”
“These powerful individuals saved countless ordinary civilians in critical moments and assisted the military in resisting monster hordes. During this time, numerous heroic and moving stories emerged.”
“Human scientist Kros Densena, based on monster corpse materials and the ‘Blue Gold’ metal discovered on the moon, invented an alloy even harder than diamond—Kros Alloy! This allowed human experts to possess terrifying weapons capable of slicing through monster fur and scales, eliminating the need for hand-to-hand combat.”
Luo Feng’s mind clearly recalled this historical account recorded in the book.
“During the war, numerous cities were destroyed.”
“My homeland, China, urgently constructed six major bases and relocated large populations to these six bases. In terms of experts… China and India, which revered ancient yoga, had the most human super experts! The United States, the European Union, and the Soviet Union led in technological advancement.”
“Due to the countless monsters in the oceans, nearly every island nation was destroyed!”
“To this day, the oceans remain the domain of monsters.”
“In the war between monsters and humans, only China, India, the United States, the European Union, and the Soviet Union could defend themselves on Earth. Other nations were already fragmented. At a critical moment, the five major powers formed the Earth Alliance! The Earth Alliance Coalition assisted in establishing numerous human bases worldwide.”
“The war between monsters and humans began in September 2015. After the successful development of ultra-high-frequency laser cannons in March 2021, which successively killed over ten S-class monsters and two SS-class monsters, the large-scale war between monsters and humans finally ended.”
Luo Feng sighed deeply.
“An entire five and a half years of war, the most terrifying war! During this conflict, nearly a billion human lives were lost. Only five nations preserved the ‘state’ system, while survivors from all other countries entered various human bases, living together in a mixed state.”
“To this day—”
“On land, humans hold the advantage. However, the oceans are filled with too many monsters, remaining their domain!”
“From 2013 to 2021, these eight years marked humanity’s Great Nirvana Period in history!” Luo Feng sat on the sofa, speaking slowly.
Dong~~Dong~~Dong~~Dong~~Dong~~
The sound of the clock echoed in the room.
The wall clock struck five times; it was already 5 PM in the afternoon.
“The Great Nirvana Period.” Luo Hua also sighed, “Brother, to be honest, I really can’t imagine that before the Great Nirvana Period, there were over two hundred nations and regions worldwide. Back then, how many people were there? Only 7 billion! Some small countries were really too tiny. Probably, a single powerful monster could have destroyed those small nations.”
Luo Feng nodded, “That’s why, nowadays, there are only five major powers and 23 cities globally!”
The entire Earth now had five major nations—Huaxia, India, the United States, the European Union, and the Soviet Union—as well as 23 human bases formed in regions like South America and Africa, which were now known as 23 cities!
Huaxia had a total of six human bases, which were now known as the six major cities!
Luo Feng’s home was located in the Yian District of ‘Yangzhou City,’ one of the eight satellite cities of Jiangnan City.
Jiangnan City had a population of nearly 200 million. Yangzhou City, one of the eight satellite cities of Jiangnan City, had a population exceeding ten million. The Jiangnan City human base was primarily formed by large-scale migration and gathering of people from the original Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces. Naturally, there were also some people from the original Anhui province.
“So distant,” his younger brother Luo Hua looked at the wall clock, “Now it’s already the year 2056 AD. The Great Nirvana Period has been over for more than 30 years. In human society, going to martial arts gyms for training has become almost a necessity for everyone. Society is much stronger than it was over 30 years ago.”
Luo Feng nodded.
In thirty years, there were indeed many more experts in humanity, and technology had also advanced somewhat. However, many terrifying beings had also emerged among the monsters.
…
“Click!”
The door opened, and a middle-aged couple walked in. The middle-aged man’s clothes were soaked with sweat and stained with paint and other dirt, making him appear quite exhausted. The middle-aged woman was not tall, carrying a vegetable basket in her hand, filled with some vegetables and meat.
“Dad, Mom.” Luo Feng immediately stood up; this couple was his parents.
Father Luo Hongguo and mother Gong Xinlan.
“Hehe, yes, Xiao Feng, you study, you study. Don’t worry about me.” Luo Hongguo smiled as he spoke. His son was about to take the college entrance exam, and studying, in Luo Hongguo’s opinion, was naturally the most important thing.
Luo Hongguo looked down and saw a large plastic cup of cool boiled water on the table, his heart warmed. Every time he returned home, cool boiled water was always prepared for him. After a day’s work, he picked up the large plastic cup and drank it all in one go, gulping it down, then exhaled happily.
“You should go take a shower quickly; look at you, all sweaty.” Mother Gong Xinlan smiled.
“Haha.” Luo Hongguo laughed and immediately took his change of clothes and headed to the small bathroom that had served the family for many years.
Gong Xinlan smiled as she looked at her two sons: “Xiao Feng, Xiao Hua, today Mom is making you braised pork!”
“That’s my favorite!” Younger brother Luo Hua immediately shouted.
Luo Feng couldn’t help but smile as he watched his mother tie on an apron and start preparing dinner. He clearly knew… Mom always bought vegetables in the evening after work because the prices were cheaper then, though the vegetables and meat weren’t as fresh as in the morning. He looked again toward the bathroom and thought silently, “I must quickly obtain the ‘Martial Artist Title’ as soon as possible. Then, Mom won’t have to go shopping in the afternoon anymore, and Dad won’t have to do those tiring and hard jobs anymore.”
In his heart…
Luo Feng had always longed for his parents to rest and be able to enjoy the sunshine and delicious food peacefully.
“Xiao Feng,” his father Luo Hongguo, who had just taken a bath, walked over, “Dad has something to talk to you about.”
“What is it?” Luo Feng looked at his father.
Luo Hongguo smiled slightly: “It’s like this, Xiao Feng. I’ve never asked you before about your plans after graduating from high school. Can you tell Dad about them?” Luo Hongguo rarely discussed such matters with his son because he didn’t want to put pressure on him. He knew his son had always worked hard and done very well.
As Luo Hongguo began speaking, his mother Gong Xinlan, who was cooking, slowed her movements slightly. Parents were deeply concerned about their son’s future.
“Dad, here’s what I’m thinking.”
Luo Feng spoke directly, “With my academic performance, I believe it shouldn’t be too difficult for me to get into ‘Jiangnan First Military Academy’ through the college entrance exam. Now that I’ve obtained the ‘Advanced Student’ title from the martial arts gym, once I enter Jiangnan First Military Academy, I will be directly trained as an officer. You and Mom can directly move into the military dependents’ community.”
Military service also had different levels.
Of course, Huaxia still recruited soldiers, but ordinary soldiers didn’t receive many benefits. However, a young person who was already an ‘Advanced Student’ at a martial arts gym and could get into ‘Jiangnan First Military Academy’ would be considered ‘equally skilled in both literary and martial arts.’ The nation would definitely focus on cultivating such individuals, directly allocating a house in the military dependents’ community for the officer’s family.
The housing provided for military families was naturally ten to a hundred times better than their current low-rent apartment.
“What if you don’t get into Jiangnan First Military Academy?” Luo Hongguo said, “Xiao Feng, don’t put too much pressure on yourself.”
“There are two key military schools in Jiangnan City. Even if I underperform in the college entrance exam and can’t get into the First Military Academy, getting into the Second Military Academy is absolutely no problem.” Luo Feng clearly understood his own academic performance, usually scoring around 50 points above the undergraduate admission line, while the Second Military Academy only required reaching the undergraduate line.
In today’s college entrance exam, there was no distinction between first-tier and second-tier universities, only between undergraduate and associate degrees, with only one admission line. Those scoring above the undergraduate line would enter undergraduate programs, while those below would attend associate programs.
“Even at the Second Military Academy, with the qualification of an Advanced Student from the martial arts gym, I will still be trained as an officer. The treatment won’t be too bad either.” Luo Feng smiled.
Getting into an undergraduate program…
Out of ten people, two could achieve it.
However, among high school students, only one out of a thousand could obtain the title of ‘Advanced Student’ at a martial arts gym.
“Okay, okay, as long as you’re confident, Xiao Feng. But don’t put too much pressure on yourself. Your mom and I just want a stable life.” Luo Hongguo nodded slightly, “You’re just putting too much pressure on yourself.”
“No way,” Luo Feng chuckled, “I don’t feel any pressure. Young people should have some drive.”
Though he said this, Luo Feng secretly thought, “Mom, Dad, Xiao Hua, after I finish the college entrance exam, you’ll soon be able to live a good life. Once I obtain the ‘Martial Artist’ title, you won’t have to do these hard jobs anymore.”
“Quickly get the bowls and chopsticks ready, it’s time to eat!” Gong Xinlan smiled and urged.
“Alright.” Father Luo Hongguo smiled and stood up to get the bowls and chopsticks.
“The vegetables smell so good.” Luo Feng sniffed near the soup pot and helped carry the bowls.
“I can smell the braised pork! Wow~~” Younger brother ‘Luo Hua’ also excitedly shouted, wheeling his wheelchair toward the dining table.
The four family members sat together, enjoying a warm and joyful meal.
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