Chapter 101: The Annihilation Plan, Descending on Mount Olympus

Holy Angel was very clear. Killing Lu Yuan required special methods. When extraordinary powers failed, only nuclear weapons remained.

As the most destructive means in human history, its power was beyond imagination. The deaths of the Twelve Apostles had already enraged him, and he knew Lu Yuan harbored murderous intent toward him. Facing this situation, he had to strike first.

At this moment, the Holy Angel looked at the Holy Knight. The other was even more ruthless than himself.

"Since you agree, the plan can proceed. I will announce that the two of us will wait for Lu Yuan's arrival in the Holy City beneath Olympus, and you need only activate the ancient holy relic of the Vatican to seal the location completely."

The Holy Knight rose, releasing a powerful aura of killing intent. "Lu Yuan's arrival has shattered the balance between East and West. Regardless of the side, such a powerful being should not exist—at least not now."

From the beginning, he had resolved to kill Lu Yuan. China itself was already formidable, and with such a terrifying presence, the balance would be broken, potentially leading to their absorption in the future. This was something the Holy Knight could never tolerate, and the wisest course was to bomb Lu Yuan to death.

"Holy City?"

Upon hearing this, the Holy Angel immediately spoke. "Deploying nuclear weapons could destroy the entire city. Are you willing to do so?"

He had never imagined the other party would go to such extremes. After all, the Holy City held great importance to Olympus; its destruction would mean a major loss.

"There is an old saying in the East: If you cannot catch the tiger without losing the child, what is a mere city?"

The Holy Knight did not care. In the past, he had wielded iron-and-blood methods to eliminate the awakened ones who opposed him. A single city now meant nothing.

"Very well."

The Holy Angel also stood and continued. "However, I have a condition. We will summon media reporters from all sides to record the scene of the nuclear strike on Lu Yuan. He disregards the gods and is a heretic. I want the entire world to witness what fate awaits those who disrespect divinity."

In his view, the nuclear weapon's deployment would leave no awakened one able to resist. Success was assured, and Lu Yuan would not survive. This would restore his own dignity and instill fear in all others.

Whether it affected the world's current situation or provoked Eastern fury was irrelevant to the Holy Angel. Lu Yuan's death would maintain the balance unless they truly sought global war. According to his understanding, the East had always favored endurance and would never act rashly.

"Of course, Mr. Edward, I share the same view." The Holy Knight nodded.

With Lu Yuan alive, the human alliance would form sooner or later under his strength. Yet he hoped it would not be led by the East, nor did he wish to submit to others. Many senators felt likewise.

"Very good. This operation shall be called the Nuclear Annihilation of the Eastern Sovereign Plan." The Holy Angel spoke, gazing at the other. Then the two exchanged glances, each seeing the smile in the other's eyes. They said nothing more, left the castle, and used their resources and authority to secretly deploy their forces. All plans must remain concealed, or they would fail.

Meanwhile, almost everyone across the country and abroad knew the Eastern Lu King had departed for Olympus by invitation. The Holy Knight released an announcement that he would receive Lu Yuan in the Holy City with utmost sincerity. Reporters and journalists would provide live coverage of the historic event, allowing the world to witness it.

The words were well chosen, welcoming Lu Yuan as if to the announcement. Elder Ji and Elder Yun learned of this as well. They suspected something was amiss; the enthusiasm seemed excessive. When things go wrong, there must be demons.

Yet Lu Yuan was already en route, and no useful intelligence had been uncovered. In the end, they released the meeting location and intensified their search for any related news.

Ten thousand meters above the clouds, the Golden Winged Peng flapped its wings. Its speed generated sonic booms. Normally, such velocity would crush ordinary beings, but as Beast King it felt nothing and accelerated further.

"Master, at this pace we should reach the mountain in about ten days." The Golden Winged Peng estimated.

"Understood."

Lu Yuan nodded. He had received messages from Elder Ji and Elder Yun, knowing the destination was the Holy City beneath Olympus. With a communicator, getting lost was no concern. The world had expanded, so the device could only pinpoint human cities; elsewhere it was useless, but that sufficed.

Without further thought, Lu Yuan looked downward at the sea of clouds and the rapidly retreating mountains and ridges. Along the way, such scenery predominated, with no human settlements visible. This was expected: after the global upheaval, human habitations had shrunk to a tiny fraction, most belonging to awakened beasts. Even at this altitude, flying raptors occasionally appeared and crossed paths with Beast Kings, the Golden Winged Peng in particular, its mythical bloodline aura terrifying them into retreat. A fighter jet would be shot down in moments. Yet the expansion of the world meant even the Golden Winged Peng required considerable time to travel from its origin to Olympus.

Lu Yuan lacked neither time nor patience. After viewing the scenery briefly, he closed his eyes once more. He understood this journey to Olympus would not be straightforward. The Holy Knight and Holy Angel would likely refuse to agree to a human alliance. Lu Yuan cared nothing for that; under the fist lay truth. After three months of seclusion, he had reached his peak in every aspect, with no weaknesses. At this stage, no living being in the world could threaten him. This was his sole reliance for venturing to Olympus alone. Whatever schemes the other side devised, he could shatter them all!

Screeech!

The next instant, the Golden Winged Peng called out as if sensing its master's resolve, its speed accelerating once more. Time flowed onward.

Across the land, everyone awaited the fateful day. Finally, ten days later, those who knew gathered at home to witness the historic moment: would the human alliance succeed, the two sides part amicably, or ignite a devastating war? All waited.

In the Mount Tai Trial Academy, within a conference room, Elder Ji presided over the first meeting he attended on the mountain. Nearby stood Dean Zheng, Ji Yuzhen, Zhu Qingyu, the North Emperor, Ice Fairy, and others. One side represented the high command, the other elite students, both vital to the days ahead.

The meeting had reached its conclusion, for soon Lu Yuan would arrive at Olympus's Holy City. Live broadcasts would follow, demanding their full attention.

Bang!

The door burst open. Elder Yun rushed in. "Bad news! We have intelligence that Olympus is deploying a nuclear weapon. Countless awakened ones have gathered and are heading to the Holy City for some operation!"

Though secret, it had been detected. He came at once. Everyone rose, faces paling. Elder Ji's expression darkened with fury. "I knew the Holy Knight and Holy Angel harbored ill intentions. Who would have guessed their madness?"

To this degree, their intent was unmistakable: nuclear annihilation of Lu Yuan. Elder Ji had sensed their duplicity upon the news and ended the meeting.

"Their hearts are evil; I knew they plotted something!" he raged. "Damn them for their treacherous schemes—damn them all!"

"Quickly, Elder Ji, notify Lu King!" Dean Zheng urged, noting the arrival time.

Others hurried. Nuclear weapons were no trifles; even Lu Yuan's power might not suffice. Could he withstand it? Would injury follow? Would the Holy Knight and Holy Angel exploit any weakness? Elder Ji nodded repeatedly and sent a message. Lu Yuan rode the Golden Winged Peng at ten thousand meters; a call would be disrupted. Everyone stared at their communicators, anxiously awaiting a reply. With each passing second, their brows furrowed tighter.

Ding dong!

After an unknown interval, Elder Ji's device rang. All eyes turned to the screen. It was from Lu Yuan: No issue!

Only those two words, yet they exuded immense confidence. Everyone froze. A nuclear weapon? A two-word reply?

A wild thought arose: Could Lu King intend to confront the nuclear weapon head-on?

On the Western side, amid the clouds, Lu Yuan closed his communicator and lifted his head. Olympus loomed vast and majestic, scarcely inferior to Mount Tai. Like a colossal Titan beast sprawled across the earth, the Holy City nestled at its foot—tiny, nearly invisible without close inspection.

"It appears we are nearly there." A faint smile touched his lips. "Nuclear weapons, shall we see how mighty they truly are?"

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