That was the most extreme, a decision made when all other options had been exhausted. If the gates to the Demon World were opened and the Demon Clan's army successfully entered, Modu City would undoubtedly be doomed.
Better to let Modu City and the Giant Demons perish together than to face such an outcome.
Even if nuclear weapons were employed, there was no need for megaton-level bombs. A third-generation nuclear bomb, though severely damaging, would at most destroy one-fifth of Modu City.
"The secret techniques left by the Ancients indeed retain some of their essence," the Ancient Demon spoke indifferently. From its casual tone, Qing Emperor realized with horror one thing. It had fought for so long, taking it all so seriously, yet for the Ancient Demon, this might have been nothing more than a test of the ancient secret techniques' power. No sooner had this thought arisen than a terrifying sense of crisis bore down on him.
"Elder Di, be careful—"
