In the Sand Village, the clones are everywhere, and the Arkham game begins

Chapter 424 The Emergence of the Yang Spirit

Perhaps because the announcement of condensation nuclear fusion technology was only a short time before the announcement of the Nobel Prize, the Nobel Prize selection committee was caught off guard.

Unable to verify the facts, the physics prize was awarded to Shimizu as well, but it was given in recognition of his work on artificial intelligence, which has made significant contributions to the field of machines and related physics.

Public opinion erupted again.

However, Shimizu, the protagonist of the incident, didn't care.

Others might think the Nobel Prize is a big deal, and winning two Nobel Prizes in the same year is an even bigger deal, but for Shimizu it's just so-so.

The world felt that the first Nobel Prize should be awarded to Tolstoy, because at that time no one in the world could rival Tolstoy's literary achievements.

However, because Sweden had tried to rise to become a great power several times in the past one or two centuries, only to be defeated by Russia each time, the Royal Swedish Academy continued to try to shirk its responsibilities until Tolstoy's death.

However, Tolstoy didn't care about the award anyway; as one of the greatest literary giants in human history, he didn't need any awards to prove himself.

There are over a hundred Nobel laureates in literature, but few can be considered literary giants on par with Tolstoy. This actually damages the reputation of the award.

Tony Stark next door didn't win the Nobel Prize either, but he didn't care at all.

Some people need awards to prove themselves, while others are needed by the award.

A few days later.

The standoff and electronic warfare at sea have ended.

According to a memorandum signed seventy years ago, a division, a heavy combined arms brigade, and a naval fleet were stationed in Nagoya.

This is Japan's largest automobile export port, with a huge throughput, and it has no US military bases.

The world situation has become delicate.

At that very moment, the leaders of the supernatural world from various important countries and forces around the world also came to Tianjin, which is adjacent to the capital, for a meeting.

The stated reason is that King Nathan of Nathan Island will officially appear before the world after his ascension to the throne, and the University of Tokyo, which has developed the best in recent years, is seeking sponsorship. However, in reality, no major power takes Nathan Island seriously.

They all received instructions from their respective countries' higher-ups to act as pawns to probe the University of Tokyo's intentions.

They simply couldn't see where the future was headed.

Those who have benefited from the past find that their old methods are no longer effective and want to find a way to protect their interests, while those who have not benefited want to choose sides and get a share of the spoils.

They've even come up with strong artificial intelligence, limb regeneration, super chips, and futuristic-to-magical cold nuclear fusion.

What's next?
Artificial intelligence + super chip + small-scale controlled nuclear fusion = ? ?

Putting aside other aspects, the most direct impact will definitely be on the military and aerospace fields.

It's hard to say whether a spaceship with strong AI-assisted driving and controlled nuclear fusion as its energy source will be viable, but fighter jets are definitely not a problem.

When the entire suborbital space of Earth can be considered a backyard, and the Moon can be reached from a neighboring province within an hour or two, nuclear-powered aircraft carriers can actually be phased out.

This meeting also marked Shimizu's first public appearance since being ambushed.

"Red Bean Paste Private Marseille, Mr. Shimizu, regarding certain events from a few days ago, I think there might have been some misunderstanding. It was the unauthorized action of some heartless individuals, we..."

"Alright, Mr. Ishikawa, some things don't need explaining. Since they've already been investigated, there's no need to cover them up anymore. Just accept it."

Our real enemies are those extreme right-wing nationalist forces. As long as they haven't done anything wrong, we won't bully innocent civilians. However, if someone has done something unforgivable, we will send them to hell to atone for their sins.

I wonder if President Ishikawa is innocent?

Shimizu looked at the president of the Neon Fish Dragon Association, who was bowing to him, and said with an enigmatic smile.

"This... Mr. Shimizu, we understand. Please rest assured, Buddha Sword Ishikawa Ryu never takes lives unjustly, hence the name Buddha Sword. We are not with those who aid and abet evil."

With the spirit of a craftsman, Ishikawa Shin bowed again and said.

He was referring to their Buddha Sword Stone River Flow, not the Neon Fish and Dragon Association.

The implied meaning in the words is already quite clear.

Just as Shimizu was about to ask something more, a very exaggerated voice suddenly came over.

"Aha! Mr. Ishikawa, so you've been here! And this must be the famous scientist, Professor Taku."

A middle-aged white man with slicked-back blond hair approached, feigning cheerfulness with a seemingly hearty smile on his face.

"Hello, Professor Zhuo, I am Ron Keller from the Keller family. Our family has always admired scientists like you..."

"cough!"

Ron Keller, who wanted to give Shimizu a warm hug, was stopped by Yueqian, who was standing next to Shimizu.

“Ah, Professor Zhuo, this is Ron Keller, a director of Behemoth.”

Zhao Fangxu also came over at some point, accompanied by Xiao Zizai, who was dressed in a white shirt and looked like an upper-class elite.

For some reason, Ron Keller felt a chill run down his spine under Xiao Zizai's gaze.

He felt like a steak, while Xiao Zizai was the diner holding the knife and fork.

"Mr. Zhao, you've come too. I have something I'd like to say to Professor Zhuo..."

"No need, Mr. Keller. You can talk to me about whatever you want. I have the authority granted to me. Professor Zhuo is here to provide scientific guidance and serve as an advisor. Whatever you want to talk to him about, you can't avoid me anyway."

Zhao Fangxu pushed up his glasses, smiling broadly, but his tone left no room for argument.

Ron Keller laughed twice more to cover his embarrassment.

What could he say?
Do you want to poach people in front of Zhao Fangxu?

"Everyone! King Nathan... has arrived."

At the entrance, Zhang Chulan, dressed in a suit, stammered with a forced laugh.

Zhao Fangxu was puzzled when he saw Zhang Chulan.

He remembered that Zhang Chulan was in charge of the outdoor area.

Seeing Zhang Chulan's pale face, Xu Si immediately felt that this uncultured kid was a disgrace.

Where did that cleverness of his usual self go?
But soon, Xu Si's face also turned pale.

Because the person who entered the venue, surrounded by several Nathan guards, was actually...

Baobao Feng!
"Hi everyone, I'm Nathan Wang Ang~ It's nice to meet you all!"

Wearing a white dress, Feng Baobao stared blankly at the crowd in her distinctive Sichuan accent, shouting, "Ah~! Your Excellency! This is Mr. Zhao Fangxu, the chairman of Na Du Tong!"

Zhang Chulan, speaking in an exaggerated tone, pointed at Zhao Fangxu and subtly turned his head to give Zhao Fangxu and Feng Baobao a wink, using an expression that couldn't be seen from other angles.

"Ahem... Hello, King Nathan."

Zhao Fangxu forced himself to remain calm and shook hands with Feng Baobao.

"This soldier is your leader!"

"Bingzijiu" is the Sichuan dialect word for fat person.

Zhao Fangxu was starting to lose his composure.

"Your Majesty, let me, Zhao Fangxu, introduce you to the friends who have come to meet you today. This is William Spencer, a director of the European Jade Society; this is Liliaki Mina, the president of the Children of the Earth; and this is Teacher Banzhuang from the Yiren Village in Thailand..."

While Zhao Fangxu was introducing the heads of the world's major supernatural organizations to Feng Baobao, Zhang Chulan hurriedly found Qingshui and Xu Si to report.

"You mean, the people from Nathan Island attacked you and San'er first, and even injured San'er. Then Bao Bao stepped in and beat up the real Nathan King, preventing him from coming. So they appointed Feng Bao Bao to temporarily take his place?"

Xu Siqiang resisted the urge to light a cigarette, sorted out the events, and asked.

That's roughly it.

"Are they trying to frame our people and shield them from disaster? Is someone targeting King Nathan here?"

Xu Si pondered.

"Yes, that's what I think too, Professor Zhuo, what do you think?"

Zhang Chulan asked Qingshui.

"The people on Nathan Island don't trust our security capabilities, but that's not a big deal. The key point is that they attacked our people first."

"Tsk, these people from Nathan Island, do they really think they're something special?"

Shimizu stroked his chin, looked at the Nasen Guards beside Feng Baobao in the distance, and smiled somewhat mockingly.

"The people of Nathan Island, especially their king and Nathan Guards, have all been affected by the strange tree on their island. Their thought processes are indeed a bit different from normal people."

Xu Si explained.

"Then when King Nathan comes out, detain the people and those Nathan guards. King Nathan is one thing, and the public officials who attacked us are another. They should pay compensation if they should, and go to jail if they should."

Clear water has no concept of Tao.

He didn't have a very good impression of Nathan Island and King Nathan.

Nathan Island exists because no one paid much attention to it before.

More than a hundred years ago, the strength of the superhumans could still surpass those old-fashioned guns and cannons. An independent island nation with a considerable population, all of whom were superhumans and possessed some special abilities, could still make the world's powerful nations wary.

As for now...

With some strength, and thanks to the extraordinary individuals above them, they can be stronger than most small countries.

But then we ended up sitting at the same table as those small countries.

They are mostly no match for slightly larger countries. In fact, for the world's top few powers, their respective military strength makes it even easier to deal with them after entering the new century.

If this island continues to be closed off, it might be able to hold out for a few more years, because people usually forget that such a place even exists, and there are usually no people who would go there to make a big fuss and have to be chased.

The next day, after Feng Baobao was indeed attacked and the culprit was found to be related to the Earth Children Association, King Nasen, who appeared to announce the situation, and Nasen Guard who appeared with him were locked up in the police station.

"Damn it! How could you lock Wang up here!"

A Nathan guard, handcuffed and with tears streaming down his face, watched as King Nathan, dressed in a sleeveless vest, stood in front of a wall with height measurement scales engraved on it and took a picture.

"You broke the law, but luckily my brother wasn't seriously injured, so we're only detaining you for three days. That's already taking into account your impact as outsiders. Don't push your luck. Nathan Island isn't a country officially recognized by the United Nations or our country, and you don't have any diplomatic immunity, so of course you have to stay for two days."

Xu Si grinned slyly, offered a cigarette to an uncle in a hat next to him, and after being refused, he picked it up himself, lit it, and started smoking.

"There's nothing I can do but wait three days before going out again. The island will reopen after I return."

Queen Nathan, hunched over and sighing listlessly, went to the detention center.

The golden branch of the sacred tree on Nathan Island was broken, signifying that after hundreds of years, someone is challenging King Nathan once again.

According to the rules, King Nathan cannot refuse. The two will fight each other on Nathan Island by any means necessary until a fight to the death is decided, and the victor will be king.

During this process, Nathan Island will be open to the public, allowing the world to witness it.

at the same time.

Headquarters is accessible from anywhere.

"Nathan Island may be becoming history."

Zhao Fangxu leaned on the railing with one hand, looking at the bustling street scene in the distance and the clear waterway beside him.

"They've been closed off from the world for so many years, and they even closed themselves off during the 100 years of the fastest development in human history. Unlike us, who have accumulated five thousand years of cultural heritage and vast territory, if they don't have any treasures, that's fine. But if they do have treasures, well, they're doomed."

Shimizu crossed her arms and replied.

Zhao Fangxu wasn't a time traveler, so he naturally didn't know about the future. But as someone who had managed to climb to the position of chairman of Na Du Tong, he certainly had some experience.

Aside from the people of Nathan Island, anyone with a discerning eye could actually see the future fate of Nathan Island.

Nathan Island is isolated from the world, not even a sovereign state. It has been closed off for many years and has little connection with other countries. Even if it were destroyed, no one would say anything.

Because many of the people inside are people who couldn't make a living in their respective countries for various reasons.

However, there is a very special tree on the island that can transmit energy and turn all newborns on the island into extraordinary beings.

But besides that tree, all they had were these strange people.

Zhao Fangxu said:

"We need to hold a board meeting later to discuss how to arrange things. We should try to accept anyone on the island who speaks Chinese. Also, deciding who to send as an observation team is a troublesome matter. Putting aside everything else, just considering that there might still be someone on the island who was the culprit who caused the destruction of the Trinity Sect, the Lu family is willing to send someone up. Lu Jin might even want to take action personally."

"Yes, it's time to hold the meeting, but... what about Bi Youlong's side?"

“There is suspicion, and it’s getting more and more serious, but it’s not easy to keep an eye on him. After all, Lao Bi is a front-line fighter who has fought his way up, and he’s quite capable. I’ve already asked Liu Zhenguo from the Quanzhen Baiyun Temple for help. His Yin spirit has already acquired some of the properties of the Yang spirit and can interfere with the mortal world to a certain extent.”

(End of this chapter)