A giant mushroom cloud rose from the banks of the Potomac River.

The powerful fireball instantly swept across a two-kilometer radius around the explosion's epicenter.

The high temperature of over 4,000 degrees Celsius rapidly vaporizes nearby objects or turns them directly into black charcoal.

The powerful nuclear shockwave, traveling at a speed of 1,000 meters per second, instantly destroyed all the buildings within a 6-square-kilometer radius.

Houses collapsed, and cars and trees turned to ash.

Anyone within the blast radius of a nuclear explosion would lose their life before they even had time to suffer...

The magnificent CIA headquarters was obliterated by a nuclear explosion in half a second.

The employees who were on duty or working inside were all turned to ashes, becoming casualties of this struggle.

The first to die was none other than the once arrogant Director Galen.

This powerful figure from the United States, whose name resounded throughout the world, passed away quietly.

Strictly speaking, he turned into a small, indistinguishable clump of ash.

Garen's last thought before his death was not reminiscence or regret, but enlightenment:

"Alas... I, Garen, am destined to be a man who goes to hell!"

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The nuclear explosion at the CIA headquarters in Langley affected the other side of the river.

Across the Potomac River lies a high-end apartment complex inhabited by many wealthy people.

Unfortunately, the fire and shockwave from the explosion destroyed buildings on the ground first, and then the nuclear radiation followed.

These once affluent individuals are now entertaining guests at home, perhaps playing the piano elegantly, or enjoying the sunset on their balconies...

But when death comes, they will still feel fear and despair.

Death will not show you any special mercy just because you are rich.

This is perhaps one of the few forms of fairness in the world.

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The aftershocks of the nuclear explosion swept through the affluent areas and continued to ravage the city's outskirts.

At this time, the wealthy people living along the scenic riverbank were unfortunate, because they were just across the river from the CIA building.

However, many ordinary people living on the outskirts of the city were lucky enough to escape with their lives because of the greater distance.

The city blocks are at least 5 kilometers away from the nuclear explosion site.

Therefore, the fireball and shockwave from the nuclear explosion had little impact on this area.

Instead, the nuclear radiation and dust from the explosion that drifted in with the wind caused harm to many people who were outdoors.

The residents of Washington Avenue were all terrified by the shattered windows and doors.

When they saw that sudden mushroom cloud across the river, no one could believe their eyes.

The mighty United States has been attacked on its own soil?

And the weapon used in the attack was a nuclear bomb?!

The long-standing sense of superiority of a great power has almost made the people of the United States lose their sense of crisis.

They never imagined that one day the flames of war would spread to their own homeland!

People generally believe that the United States is the safest place in the world.

Their country is not only powerful, but also separated from most powerful nations by two oceans.

Therefore, no matter how chaotic the situation is outside, the homeland is definitely safe.

The two previous world wars proved this to be true.

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The mushroom cloud over Langley shook the Pentagon, which was more than 10 kilometers away.

How serious would it be if the homeland were attacked by a nuclear bomb?

Defense Secretary Daly was not present, but the Pentagon has its own set of strict emergency procedures.

Just 1 minute and 6 seconds after the Langley nuclear explosion, the Pentagon was on high alert.

Radio waves, transmitted via radio or satellite signals, were sent to various departments and the military across the country.

Hundreds of overseas military bases scattered around the world are on high alert.

Aircraft carriers and nuclear submarines cruising in the ocean immediately activated the most stringent emergency response level.

In the deep sea, rows of black "big fish" opened the launch hatches of intercontinental ballistic missiles.

The high-yield nuclear warhead carried on the missile gleamed with a dull gray light.

Coastline, desert, Gobi, mountains and forests...

Many disguises were removed.

The massive missile silos, their covers open, reveal intercontinental ballistic missiles pointing straight to the sky.

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Cheyenne Mountain Underground Military Base.

President Clinton's face was ashen.

He clenched his fists so tightly that his knuckles began to turn slightly white.

On the table in front of him was a black nuclear missile launch code box.

Once the final access to this safe is granted, it will signify the official start of a global nuclear war.

Soon, the entire planet will be covered by mushroom clouds and nuclear dust.

Cities collapsed, lives were lost, and human civilization was destroyed...

A long nuclear winter has arrived, and the end of the world is near...

There are only three keys that determine the fate of humankind.

These three keys are respectively held by the United States, the United Kingdom, and China, the three permanent members of the UN Security Council.

At this moment, Clington felt both resentful and conflicted.

The nuclear bombing of one's homeland is no longer an ordinary act of war.

Although there is currently no clear evidence to suggest that Lin Dong was responsible.

But is something so obvious really necessary to prove it?

After all, Lin Dong happens to be in the United States right now.

And no one in this world, except him, would do something so insane!!!

"Mr. President, what...should we do?"

Dressed in a general's uniform, Daley cautiously inquired from the side:

"Two minutes have passed, and I'm worried about what Lin Dong will do next?"

"Will the Pentagon and the White House be his next targets?"

After hearing Daley's words, Clington's expression hardened even more.

He loosened his clenched fists and let out a long sigh: "Have the emergency evacuation orders been relayed to the White House and the Pentagon?"

Daly frowned. "I just finished giving the notification, but... time is too tight. I don't know if it will be enough time. I'm afraid..."

Clinton slammed his hand on the table and roared, "He dares?! If the Pentagon and the White House are bombed, I'll nuke Dragon Island, northern Myanmar, and Jakarta!!!"

Daly felt a sudden tremor in his heart, a strong sense of foreboding washing over him:

"Mr. President, please calm down. Lin Dong may be reckless, but he shouldn't have gone this far..."

He had only spoken halfway when the intelligence officer rushed in:

"Mr. President, something terrible has happened! Mushroom clouds have just risen over the Pentagon and the White House!!"