Bronze door through time and space

Chapter 928 Heading to Japan

The relevant materials were delivered, several large boxes in total. This was already a simplified version; if anyone is interested in anything, they can request more detailed information.

That's enough. Yan Xu carefully flipped through them. These were all unprocessed and included professional analysis, which was exactly what he needed.

Since ancient times, island nations have been inextricably linked with ambition. When they were weak, they would fawn over their masters in various ways, making them treated like dogs by successive dynasties, until their masters became weak and helpless, at which point they would show their fangs.

The Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1895 made Japan feel very powerful, which directly fueled the militaristic fervor within the country. Coupled with the laxity of the higher-ups and the insubordination of the lower-ranking officials, the war eventually broke out.

The problem is, they chose the wrong time.

The Dark Ages had already descended upon this land before this, but they were barely contained by the leaders of the newly formed ASEAN. However, the outbreak of war caused everything to spiral out of control, forcing them to shift the blame elsewhere.

No one knows how many secrets are buried in this ancient land; we can only let them blaze a trail, since they are the invaders.

For eight whole years, do you know what their lives were like?!

From south to north, and from north to south, first came the bizarre resurgence, then the passing of ghostly soldiers. In peacetime, old corpses sang songs in mountain villages, and in times of trouble, zombies feasted all over the city. During the day, one saw ghosts; at night, one saw spirits. There was never a moment of peace.

This kept the ASEAN leaders very busy, burying the dead, chanting sutras, performing rituals, and guiding them on their way, fearing that these people might not have a proper farewell.

In the end, only a few thousand of the million-strong army escaped back, and most of them went mad, shouting things like "the elixir of life," "the Nestorian Church," and "the Way of Forgetfulness."

Even after all this, they didn't forget to bring back the spoils that the ASEAN bigwigs had packed for them. The warehouse was full of things that were emitting black smoke, green light, and soul rings, ensuring that they wouldn't be lonely on their way home.

But the war did not stop there. After all, what were a mere million deer? As long as there were stamps, there would be plenty of deer. So they changed direction and started fighting the bald eagle.

With their fearlessness and utter disregard for death, shouting the slogan of "one hundred million jade shattered," they tormented the bald eagle to the point of desperation, ultimately giving it two big mushrooms.

However, these two mushrooms blasted out the island nation's underworld, because the dark tide had already spread there.

ASEAN should have nothing to do with me.

Kuku's Oriental Collection Puffing Black Smoke
When the Kingdom of the Underworld appeared, not only did countless Japanese people die, but the Bald Eagles, who had intended to use this opportunity to land and occupy the island, were also completely wiped out, with their aircraft carriers even being chewed up alive.

After discovering that physical attacks were ineffective and that planting mushrooms was a joke, the bald eagle simply ran away and didn't dare to approach for decades.

Ultimately, it was ASEAN, with the renewed strength of the great powers, that helped Japan suppress the Kingdom of the Underworld, preventing it from spreading.

This move, seemingly an act of repaying evil with kindness, actually seized control of Japan's lifeline.

Once the ASEAN Protectorate in Japan is abolished, and the suppression of the great power's fortune is lost, the Kingdom of the Dead will reappear, and the entire island nation will be doomed.

This forced Japan to recognize its own identity and strive to help its suzerain state become stronger, because the stronger the suzerain state, the stronger its national fortune, and the more stable the island nation would be. So, it had no choice but to work hard.

The problem is that island nations have never been peaceful and law-abiding. Even knowing the consequences, there are still people who want to take a gamble. After all, it's just gambling with the fate of the nation. It's not like they haven't gambled before, and they've lost before.

Thus, in addition to the conservatives who adhered to ancient traditions, there was another group, the reformers, who intended to gain freedom and independence by relying on Western power.

I really don't know how their brains work, how can they believe such a thing?

The wave of liberal democracy promoted by the West has, while not leaving a trail of devastation, certainly caused widespread suffering. After all, the price of freedom is the loss of order, and without a stable order, one can only abide by the law of the jungle.

This kind of thing can't be kept secret, but ASEAN can't directly intervene, since it's an internal affair of another country.

Moreover, they know the nature of islanders all too well.

If you hit someone too lightly, they won't take it seriously; if you hit them too hard, they might appear to be kneeling, but they probably have ulterior motives. So someone needs to break the deadlock.

This person must be a genius, because only a genius can grow quickly and stand on their own in the future.

As for why not just send a top expert, it's because the implications are different.

Sending top experts directly is an act of intimidation, which will inevitably cause dissatisfaction and backlash.

Geniuses who grow up in Japan are not only seen as the pride of a superior nation, but also easily resonate with the local lower classes. Most importantly, the second type gives the other side some hope, such as the opportunity to win them over.

Clearly, Yan Xu, as a forgotten genius, is very suitable to break the deadlock.

And as for his demonic methods, there's no need to worry about him being soft-hearted or suffering losses.

And once they grow up, they can serve as guardians of Japan, ensuring a century of peace.

After reaching a consensus, Yan Xu's study abroad application naturally went smoothly, and at the same time, the higher authorities began to promote him.

Although he was a genius, an unknown genius can easily disappear, but a genius who receives much attention is different. At least Japan wouldn't dare to let the genius of the superior country just disappear like that, and other countries would have to consider the consequences of angering ASEAN if they wanted to take action.

The publicity campaign was simple: first, let Rongcheng leak some news and photos, then connect him with the four child prodigies of that year. This was easy; being born on the same day, month, and year was the best evidence.

The popularity of the four child prodigies among the general public has not completely subsided, let alone at the national level, after all, their teachers are the founding leaders of ASEAN.

With their genius and privileged backgrounds, these four child prodigies are destined to become the new leaders of ASEAN in the future, naturally attracting close attention.

The sudden emergence of a wild genius of the same level, without any master or apprentice, is bound to attract the attention of various forces.

Although Yan Xu's information was blocked, his birth date could not be hidden, or rather, the higher-ups did not intend to hide it. In addition, his battle with Sun Xiaosheng solidified his reputation as a genius.

Once things were pretty much settled, as if afraid he'd change his mind, they chartered a plane and sent him directly to Japan.

Although the Kingdom of the Dead was suppressed, the population of Japan has never recovered, and it still only numbers in the tens of millions. Moreover, much of its territory has become ruins and forbidden areas.

This forced Japan to concentrate its resources and population in nine major cities, then spread to the suburbs around the cities, and further out to the wilderness and forbidden areas, creating a chaotic style of modern cities, desolate ancient villages, and eerie arrivals.

The reason for this situation is simple: losing the nation's fate twice in a row is nothing compared to the fact that the underworld was blown up.

Although ASEAN suppressed it again, Japan is ultimately not part of Kyushu. It can only stabilize nine points, while remnants remain in other places.

Therefore, only in these nine cities can one live in peace. As for the suburbs, the further away, the more dangerous it is. This has made it difficult for Japan's population to recover, and even strict birth control measures have been ineffective.

Highly concentrated urbanization means that every Japanese person starts a hellish life from birth, because social classes are already rigid, and the unique lifetime employment system leaves young people with no chance to get ahead.

Because of the ever-delayed retirement, people in their sixties and seventies still occupy key positions; if they don't leave, no one else can move.

The backlog of these issues generation after generation has exacerbated the problem, leading to a growing resentment towards aging. Meanwhile, young people who are struggling to survive themselves have lost interest in dating, marriage, and having children.

It can be said that not having children is the greatest act of kindness towards the next generation, because they will not have to face a more brutal living environment.

The problem is obvious, and the consequences are quite serious. The solution is very simple, but it is impossible to implement because it requires giving up benefits and redistributing resources. Only in this way can the lower class gain more living space, instead of squeezing their own living space to make way for the next generation.

How could that be? The exploiting class would rather let the lower classes be naturally eliminated and then introduce mixed populations to fill the labor gaps than give up a single penny of their profits.

Because what they need are tools, and the color of the tools is irrelevant to them.

As for responsibility, it's none of their business. As long as they remain high and mighty, who cares about the suffering of those below?

In such an environment, unless one simply lies down and awaits death, the only option is to fight to the bitter end.

Fortunately, Japanese women still have some advantages. As long as they are willing to speak up, move their legs, and bend over, they can always gain some benefits, especially the more beautiful they are.

So as soon as Yan Xu got off the plane, he felt the enthusiasm of the senior and junior students and female teachers who came to greet him. They were all so cute and gentle, beautiful and mature.

Feeling the fierce gazes surrounding him, Yan Xu deeply understood how Tang Sanzang felt in the Women's Kingdom.

However, to Yan Xu's surprise, he only felt familiar, not restrained. Could he be a born lecher?

That doesn't make sense either. He was quite well-behaved before he went abroad.
The law should not be easily passed on, nor should scriptures be given away casually. Yan Xu smiled slightly, ignoring the beautiful woman, and got into the luxury car outside the airport to head to the university.

(End of this chapter)