My Apocalypse System Arrives 10 Years Early

Chapter 496: Chapter 326: Visiting Northern and Eastern Europe

Mach 20?

Netizens around the world were debating it, and many expressed their doubts, but several countries confirmed it was true. Thanks to research on hypersonic missiles, some powerful nations now possessed specialized equipment capable of capturing related signals and calculating the speed.

Although Li Xiang wore the Giant Whale Saint Armor, which possessed ”Silent Hypersonic Technology,” his high-speed sprints still left behind some faint traces. For example, there was the Vibration of the air. While he was silent, the intense pressure he exerted on the atmosphere would certainly create a detectable anomaly. It just wasn’t as much of a public nuisance.

Then there was the way he skimmed across the surface of the ocean, creating ripples that fanned out and waves that rolled to either side, spreading over a massive area. This ”phenomenon” was almost unique to him, and even satellites could capture it.

The Mysterious Armored Man had been wreaking havoc all over the globe, coming and going as he pleased, and had long been secretly observed and studied by the major world powers. A speed of Mach 20 was, in fact, a reliable estimate.

Even Li Xiang was extremely impressed, as he had never told a soul that he could reach Mach 20.

What shocked the upper echelons of various countries was that just over a year ago, Li Xiang’s speed seemed to be only around Mach two or three. His rate of growth was simply astounding!

At a speed of Mach 20, how could anyone possibly deal with him?

Even Five Mach was considered virtually impossible to intercept, let alone Mach 20!

By now, the leaders of every nation were wary of China. The intelligence agencies of the major powers had more or less figured out the identity of the Mysterious Armored Man. China, however, consistently refused to admit anything.

With such a powerful individual force on its side, who would dare to provoke China?

During World War II, why did two atomic bombs make Japan surrender? It wasn’t because of the devastating losses, but because the Japanese high command felt the threat of their own demise. Before that, it was mostly soldiers dying and citizens suffering, while the leaders continued to live in luxury and enjoy their privileges. But once the atomic bombs were dropped, the Japanese leadership realized they couldn’t fight anymore and had to surrender immediately.

The Mysterious Armored Man possessed a ”decapitation” capability even more potent than an atomic bomb. The deterrent effect this had on the world’s leaders was unimaginable to the average person.

Meanwhile, back in China, the officials who had originally proposed awarding Li Xiang and his companions military honors and promotions were now rising through the ranks and reaching new heights. Befriending Li Xiang instead of pushing him to the opposing side was considered a monumental achievement.

In Hollywood, many directors were beginning to plan superhero movies based on the Mysterious Armored Man, even deciding to incorporate him into the Marvel Universe franchise.

At the same time, Indian Bollywood was also churning out similar films, proclaiming that the Mysterious Armored Man was a Divine Envoy of the Shiva God. They still hadn’t given up on trying to claim a connection.

”Our Divine Envoy comes regularly to collect the tributes we have so carefully prepared. How can anyone deny this fact?”

Well, if you put it that way, it was true that India had not been plundered.

Li Xiang traveled to Northern Europe and Eastern Europe, paying special attention to the Baltic Three Fools. He hadn’t come here before because this bitterly cold land had a low profile and he’d almost forgotten about it. But since the three fools were making such a fuss, he decided not to be polite.

Besides, Northern Europe was quite wealthy.

As Li Xiang plundered the nations of Northern and Eastern Europe, focusing his attention on the Baltic Three Fools, he moved as if through a Land of No One, and his gains were incalculable.

From Norway, for instance, with its rich fishing resources, he effortlessly scooped up several million king salmon from the deep-water farms in the fjords, each weighing 5 to 8 kilograms. He also took nearly 200,000 tons of Arctic cod, rich in Omega-3 and a traditional star export for Norway.