Chapter 1374: Dream Fist

## Chapter 1375: Fist in a Dream

Everyone's expressions were solemn.

"In the worst-case scenario, Dr. Yang Xiao is already in the hands of the U.S. fleet," someone sighed softly.

"Commander, that humanoid monster is too fast. He's already nearing our defensive line... Should we intercept him?"

The Commander frowned, falling silent.

Chen Ling's destructive power now rivaled that of a mobile super nuclear weapon. With the U.S. fleet right in front of them, intercepting Chen Ling now would mean being attacked from both sides... Moreover, it seemed Chen Ling had no interest in their defensive line at all.

His target was Yang Xiao, and it was highly probable Yang Xiao was currently with the U.S. fleet. If that were the case...

A moment later, he spoke directly:

"Don't intercept. Let him pass."

"I want to see how far their Seventh Fleet can push this monster who declared he would conquer the world."

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The afterimage of Chen Ling in black robes streaked across the sky. Before his speed, space seemed to fold, rushing wildly behind him...

Chen Ling in black robes glanced down. He had already crossed the coastline. On the sea not far away, countless dark silhouettes floated, some of them colossal, with numerous fighter jets parked on them, all facing southeast, poised for battle.

Swish, swish, swish—

Several fighter jets zipped past Chen Ling in black robes without attacking him. Instead, as if encountering a plague god, they dispersed into the distance, clearing a wide path for him.

Chen Ling in black robes had initially thought about scaring them for some fun, but remembering he still needed to find Yang Xiao, he temporarily set aside his mischievous inclinations.

A storm of thoughts swept out from him, directly covering the entire defensive line.

"...Not here... Tsk, troublesome."

Within this defensive line, Chen Ling in black robes found no trace of Yang Xiao's thoughts, indicating that Yang Xiao was not left behind here. He had most likely already passed through this area and headed to the other side of the sea.

Chen Ling in black robes wasted no time, instantly accelerating to his maximum speed and passing over the defensive line!

From the perspective of the many fleets on the sea, only a black afterimage, several times faster than a meteor, flashed past. Even the missile targeting systems on the fleet could not pinpoint his location.

When the news that Chen Ling in black robes had directly passed through the defensive line reached the round table in the command room, the Commander slightly exhaled in relief...

As he had expected, Chen Ling had not attacked their defensive line.

"Now, we just wait for the show."

The Commander murmured to himself.

As Chen Ling in black robes streaked across the sky, it wasn't long before he saw several destroyers approaching the defensive line in the distance.

Why are there still ships?

A flicker of doubt crossed Chen Ling's mind, but as he clearly saw the flags on those destroyers, he seemed to guess something and sneered.

He had almost forgotten: simultaneous with the global nuclear strikes, wars were breaking out all over the world. This world war would be more brutal than all previous ones combined, yet its duration would be very short...

Because soon, all advanced military technology would become obsolete, and at the same time, the convergence of the Grey World and Earth would gradually begin.

These ships here were likely just outposts of the American navy; their main force was still behind them.

Chen Ling in black robes gently extended his hand, and a storm of thoughts swept forth once more.

Several specks of thought-light glowed deep within his eyes. He still hadn't found Yang Xiao's thoughts, but just as he was about to continue searching forward, a faint and chaotic thought beneath the deck caught his attention.

"This is..." Chen Ling's eyes narrowed slightly.

"Little Yuanxiao, when you grow up, you must be like your father and become an excellent scientist!"

"Mom, are scientists very amazing?"

"Very amazing! Do you know how many people your father's research has cured? You're as smart as him; in the future, you can also use your knowledge to change the world and benefit many more people."

"Then I'll also do research to cure diseases and save people!"

"Everyone excels at different things. You don't necessarily have to follow the same path as your father in the future. Perhaps research in other fields can also help many people."

"Yang Xiao, you are the smartest student I've ever met. There's nothing more I can teach you."

"Teacher..."

"I've written you a recommendation letter. Dean Han is our country's top expert in magnetic fields. Go to him, and he will lead you in the most cutting-edge research. In the future, you will surely become a pillar of scientific research for our nation!"

"Tha... Thank you, Teacher."

"Your introverted personality, you'll have to change it sooner or later... Remember, bring honor to the school, bring honor to me!"

"Yang Xiao! Why are you always late for dates!"

"I'm sorry... I've been having some trouble with my recent experiment, I was just adjusting the equipment..."

"Did my dad throw another difficult problem at you?! Why is he always like this! Wait here, I'm calling him right now to make him give you a vacation... I'm planning to go to the beach next month, and you absolutely have to come with me!"

"Qianqian... Just give me a little more time. Once I finish this project, how about we get engaged?"

Past scenes replayed constantly in Yang Xiao's mind like an old film. People who were crucial to him seemed to return before his eyes once more.

Yang Xiao watched the scene in a daze, responding mechanically, but soon, their figures began to recede, as if pulled by some force, moving away from him.

"No... Don't leave me... Don't!"

Yang Xiao's pupils contracted slightly. Subconsciously, he took a step, wanting to chase after the retreating figures, but the next moment, his shoulders felt as if pressed down by something, and his entire body became incredibly heavy.

Yang Xiao turned back in shock, only to see charred hands reaching out from the void behind him. The figures of those who had died tragically in the nuclear strike were like vengeful spirits, frantically trying to drag him in!

"Didn't you say you'd find a way to save us?!"

"Why are we all dead, and only you survived?!"

"Why can't you do what you promised!"

"Our deaths are all because of you!"

"Give me my life back!!"

"Give me my child back!!!"

Yang Xiao's face twisted in unprecedented agony. He clutched his head with both hands, wailing in despair, as if his entire being were about to be torn to shreds by those hands.

Just then, a fist pierced through his dream, brushed past his ear, and slammed into those withered, black hands!

Boom—!!!

The next second, the pain that had nearly ripped Yang Xiao apart shattered completely.

Yang Xiao looked up in a daze, seeing a figure in a black robe who had appeared before him at some point, their dark face ferociously distorted:

"—Get out!!!"