Eerie Invasion
Chapter 12

Let Go of That Academic Ace, Come at Me!

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In the video, the Asali Desert looked like a yellow ocean, with waves of sand surging wantonly as if they were the sea, one wave pushing another, sometimes calm, sometimes turbulent, sometimes roaring, sometimes sweeping.

The Devil's Triangle in the Bamuda Sea was even more exaggerated. The azure seawater in the lens continuously changed, forming all sorts of strange and bizarre castle-like structures. From afar, they looked like crystal castles shimmering with dreamlike colors, incredibly lifelike and magnificent. It was more magical than any mirage in legends.

As for the Tearing Great Canyon, it was the exact opposite of Tianlang Mountain. Tianlang Mountain's body split open to the sides, while the Tearing Great Canyon's sides moved towards the center. It was as if two ancient giant beasts were brewing their power, slowly approaching their opponent.

Nabo City wasn't as exaggerated, but it was definitely bizarre. A hundred-meter-tall lighthouse had actually moved!

As everyone knows, lighthouses are usually fixed structures built by the sea to guide ships. But in the video, the lighthouse in Nabo City was floating on the sea like a ship!

Jiang Yue was speechless for a long time. He couldn't help but wonder if the world's technological innovation had been too rapid, and if a new era of technology had emerged in photography.

Were these videos created by new technological products and photography techniques, and not real?

Regardless, with the current knowledge system of the entire Gaia Planet, these strange phenomena couldn't be explained at all.

However, inevitably, Jiang Yue thought of Nine Li Pavilion at the foot of Mount Dajin.

He remembered the dragon and tiger fighting, the Vermilion Bird broken spine; he remembered the Old Turtle transforming, borrowing water to offer prophecies.

White Tiger fighting Azure Dragon, heaven and earth poke a hole.

The Vermilion Bird's spine broke, and the human world had many troubles.

When all sorts of strange tales and bizarre events were combined, it was hard not to let one's imagination run wild.

Without the teachers to keep them in check, the group of repressed beasts in the class began to let loose, mindlessly spamming the chat and engaging in a crazy picture war.

When the picture war reached its peak, some people finally started discussing the authenticity of the videos.

Most people lacked the cultural vocabulary and could only express their awe with a simple "What the f*ck."

"Did you guys watch the video? After watching it, all I can say is four words: What the f*ck, that's f*cking amazing!"

"Oh my god, are aliens invading? Is this the end of the world?"

"It's over, it's over, has the apocalypse arrived? I still have a lot of game coins I haven't spent, who should I leave them to?"

"Damn it, I just topped up my meal card with five hundred yuan at the cafeteria. Can I apply for a refund?"

"555, at this point, I have to confess a secret, I'm still a virgin! Please comfort me, please end this..."

"+1."

"+2."

"+3."

"Wang Xiawei: This is where Mao Doudou's self-introduction should be!"

"Mao Doudou: I am but a nobody, please spare me, Big Shot. Bowing/Emoticon."

As long as there was a group of hot-blooded beasts in the chat, no matter how serious or sacred the topic, it would inevitably derail, and it would always be about vulgar matters.

"Yang Xiaoxiao: @Jiang Yue, what do you think, Mr. Top Student?"

"Han Jingjing: @Jiang Yue, tell us about it, senior student brother?"

"Hang Zixuan: Waiting for senior student brother to start explaining."

"+1."

"+2."

"+3."

"+10086..."

The string of plus signs caught Jiang Yue off guard. He had always been very low-key, never participating in spamming or picture wars, and never making his presence known. Why was he still being targeted?

"Jiang Yue: I'm also confused. This is Yifeng's group. He has wide connections and gets information quickly. Why don't we ask Yifeng to explain?"

Du Yifeng, in front of his phone screen, nodded proudly. Although this Jiang Yue was excessively handsome, he was finally sensible. This was his group, and he sent the video. It wasn't for the top student to snatch the credit and flirt with girls.

As for so many girls tagging Jiang Yue, Du Yifeng felt a little jealous but didn't take it too much to heart.

Who could blame them? He was good-looking and his grades were monstrous. If he were a girl, he'd pounce on him too.

Du Yifeng felt inexplicably flattered that a top student like Jiang Yue would praise him in the group.

Compared to those ugly and pathetic attempts at flattery, a light compliment from a top student like him was indeed more appropriate and brought a strong sense of comfort.

Most importantly, the praise was just right, fresh and natural, leaving no trace, bringing him extreme pleasure and satisfaction.

He couldn't help but sigh inwardly, a top student was indeed a top student; their level was just high.

Earlier, after watching the video, everyone had been mindlessly spamming and fighting with pictures, then chatting nonsense, and no one remembered him, the digger who built the well.

Discarding the farmer after eating the melon was extremely immoral and heartless. Honestly, Du Yifeng felt disappointed, but due to his level, the reserve of a strong person made it inconvenient for him to complain.

Now that Jiang Yue had brought the topic to him, and even expressed his importance, Du Yifeng's disappointment was naturally greatly relieved.

However, he still pretended to be reserved and remained silent for a while before typing on his phone's keypad.

"I can't say much now, but there's one thing: the source of these videos is very reliable, at least 90% likely to be true. For the rest, think for yourselves."

"What the f*ck, so the world is really about to change drastically?"

"Big Shot Yifeng, did you get this through official channels?"

"If this is real, are we even going to keep going to school?"

"Could it really be aliens invading?"

"Damn it, I'm going back to the countryside to hide. Dig a cellar, build an underground bunker, survival in the apocalypse will be great."

"What good is an underground bunker? What will you eat and drink?"

"Heh heh, my family has a lot of land. We produce at least 20,000 catties of grain every year. We have pigs, chickens, and five or six cows. Self-sufficiency, no pressure."

"Holy crap, you're loaded. Is it too late to be friends now?"

"Are there any sisters in your family? I'm looking to be adopted as a son-in-law, can move in."

"Worship the rich, begging for grain online."

"At this critical juncture, you absolutely have to pull your brother through."

Fine! The conversation has gone off track again.

"Han Jingjing: 555, I'm only seventeen, I haven't even given my first kiss yet."

"Yang Xiaoxiao: Stealing a laugh/Emoticon, Jingjing, confess! @Jiang Yue."

"Jiang Yue: ..."

"Mao Doudou: Boss Jiang practices the art of chastity, so he's temporarily unable to get close to women. If there's anything, come at me!"

"Yang Xiaoxiao: Heh heh, never mind then."

"Han Jingjing: Heh heh, never mind then +1."

Critical Hit! 500 damage.

Even through the internet, everyone could seemingly hear the sound of Mao Doudou's little heart shattering.

Mao Doudou looked up at the heavens, speechless. Why must a man with my extraordinary talent suffer such cruel malice from this world?

This must be God's test for me, Mao Doudou!

World, mutate!

Let my talent mutate along with it! One day, I will make these blind, frenzied butterflies know the terror of being ruled by your 19th younger brother!

Mao Doudou madly made his vows, but it was all for naught.

The group chat continued to be flooded with meaningless chatter.

Jiang Yue had no interest in chatting, so he locked his phone and got up to clear the dishes.

On the other hand, San Gou clicked his tongue in admiration, "Second Brother, high school is this fun? Looks like I have to keep attending this school?"

Jiang Yue hadn't hidden the group messages from San Gou earlier, and San Gou had shamelessly watched the entire thing.

"Second Brother, it's Han Jingjing again, and Yang Xiaoxiao too. They definitely have a thing for you."

San Gou spoke like an old hand, his tone tinged with envy and jealousy.

Why am I, San Gou, so annoying at school? Female classmates walk around me? Am I, San Gou, not handsome?

We're from the same grandfather, I, San Gou, am not that much worse than Second Brother? At most, Second Brother is a bit taller and fairer than me. When I grow up, will I lose to him?

Hmph, Second Brother is only a bit better than me in terms of grades. I probably can't catch up to him in that regard.

San Gou sneakily watched Second Brother clear the dishes and head into the kitchen.

He lightly hopped off his chair, sneakily picked up Jiang Yue's phone left on the table, and skillfully unlocked the pattern lock.

He quickly found the new group and flipped to Han Jingjing's personal profile.

He clicked "Send Message," and an input box appeared.

"Jiang Yue: Jingjing, can you send me the photos from Tianlang Mountain?"

Ding dong!

Han Jingjing's reply came almost instantly.

"Okay, right away."

San Gou quickly switched his phone's ringer to silent, silently urging, Hurry, hurry.

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