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The tear gas that could be directly absorbed by the skin was absolutely excruciating, as its components included super-concentrated capsaicin, Sichuan peppercorns, and various advanced chemical elements. Even a Golden Immortal would find it unbearable once it dispersed into the crowd. Just imagine, nanoparticles of capsaicin diffusing through the air, and the static electricity of the human body causing these particles to adhere to clothes and skin, slowly permeating into the pores... or accidentally inhaling a big gulp of it.
That feeling, sheer misery yet oddly refreshing.
The sonic booms and tear gas grenades caused the situation to spiral out of control for a moment. The riot gear-wearing troops had already corralled everyone into a tight circle and then seemed to unleash the rage accumulated from being repeatedly defeated by the Blue Army in the arena. Swapping their metal sticks for rubber ones, they began to mercilessly beat the encircled crowd.
