Jia Yan remained oblivious to the actions of the metal monsters.
In this human world, his primary concern was his family. If anyone else garnered his attention, it would be those two assassins who had been aiding his family. In fact, they had helped Jia Yan himself more than once. Feeling their goodwill in each encounter, he naturally harbored some fondness towards them.
Apart from these individuals, Jia Yan was indifferent to others. After all, the Jia family had few relatives in this world. If one were to count, it would include only the relatives on his mother's side, particularly his aunt's family, the only relatives his father and others had wanted to visit before. However, their home was too far away. If he had to choose between them and his immediate family, naturally, his family would take precedence.
So, with a clear goal in mind, Jia Yan strived forward with immense drive.
The events in the world were unfolding in directions unforeseen by humanity, gradually leading them down unfamiliar paths!
Washington had been bombed!
The red light unleashed was many times more powerful than a conventional nuclear bomb!
Now, not only was the world's political, technological, and military power center destroyed, but more significantly, humanity found itself facing immense anxiety regarding its survival!
The leaders of powerful nations sought refuge in concealed locations. The first was the United States, followed by who knows which other country. The attacks by the metal monsters had cast a shadow over every nation in the world. With their weaponry reaching such levels, the number of countries vulnerable to bombardment had increased significantly.
In China, the capital announced a state of emergency, leading to mass evacuations. Similar scenes played out in other capitals across the globe as high-ranking officials and citizens alike embarked on urgent evacuations.
In no time, capitals around the world, except those considered insignificant, witnessed large-scale evacuations.
However, speculation arose. Were the metal monsters targeting capital cities? If their attacks expanded to all major cities, the number needing evacuation would be too vast, and it would be unrealistic!
At this moment, the metal monsters seemed to merely display their might before ceasing to emit the red light. Even their military forces disappeared, as if observing a temporary ceasefire!
"Do the metal monsters only have the capacity for one such attack?"
"Does their immense red light require substantial energy?"
"Their attacks are likely limited to short durations; they cannot sustain this assault!"
Various messages circulated in the human world, making headlines in various media outlets.
Some rejoiced, some were in disbelief, while others remained apprehensive.
This world had seen too many lose everything in this event. Families perished in the destroyed cities, and individuals lost all their possessions in the red light explosion.
Stocks, oil prices, and food prices skyrocketed uncontrollably!
The chaos even escalated to the point where murder became commonplace. Dead bodies littered the streets, stripped of all belongings, even their shrouds stolen.
This dire situation only worsened, not improved. The metal monsters' inaction didn't bring about positive outcomes but rather plunged humanity into further chaos!
Countries with a history of conflict quickly implemented strict control measures. However, those not accustomed to war or governments led by the people fell into greater turmoil!
Less than three days after the red light struck the US capital:
Civil strife erupted!
Several territories within the United States simultaneously declared independence!
Their slogan: Dialogue, Survival, Equal Development!
This was the result of an organization previously loyal to the metal monsters seizing control of these territories amidst the chaos following the destruction of the US capital. They conducted a series of armed activities, capturing command and military authority in those areas before proclaiming independence!
They believed in communication with the metal monsters. They believed that humanity, with sincerity, could progress alongside them.
This action sparked similar movements by countless organizations and individuals worldwide!
The world had gone mad, plunged into turmoil!
For a while, humanity found itself in the throes of agony and rebellion!
And just ten days after the red light attack on the US capital:
War broke out!
Numerous countries descended into chaos!
Organizations, under various banners, began battles with government forces or other organizations' armies!
Of course, most parts of the world remained under government control, but they were powerless against these organizations within their territories. Every time they attempted to suppress them, more emerged. It seemed these organizations' members were inexhaustible!
And their numbers were overwhelming!
They plundered everything—resources, weapons, even people!
These organizations established their own territories, their combat capabilities and political power greatly enhanced through exchanges and battles with government forces. Sometimes, even when government forces attempted to suppress them, they were halted!
When chaos ensued, countless monsters emerged!
Countless people became victims of these factions and conflicts.
All of this unfolded while the dormant giant mosquito remained asleep.
Indeed! His current mutation process had lasted ten days, showing no signs of ending!
And due to Jia Yan's protection, the Shanghai market had garnered an excellent reputation for safety in the vicinity. Consequently, not only did many leaders abandon the capital to come here, but numerous officials from various countries also arrived!
Although it remained unclear why the giant mosquito protected this international metropolis, its combat prowess was evident. According to nearby statistics, it had eliminated more than one wave of metal monster armies!
The area it cleared of metal monsters just happened to encompass the entire Shanghai metropolitan area. Such a coincidence was unlikely. Hence, bold speculations arose among humans that this giant mosquito creature was genuinely safeguarding the city!
If only it were the protection of the entire giant mosquito species!
Considering this possibility, many individuals with good analytical skills abandoned their hometowns and migrated to Shanghai!
Because of this, the peripheral areas outside the city of Shanghai became overcrowded!
Population consumption, particularly of food, skyrocketed during this period, despite the fact that the conflict with the metal monsters had only lasted a month. Food shortages were now a reality!
Some foresighted families had already stocked up on sufficient food. However, many others were caught off guard by the crisis, fleeing with their families from their respective cities!
The number of casualties along the way was countless!