However, despite the current wave of criticism crashing down like a tumultuous tide, countless netizens and students have shown an increasing respect for Lin Bai. The most direct manifestation of this is the change in Lin Bai's reputation value. Earlier in the afternoon, he had nearly exhausted his reputation points while exchanging for information about Yue Fei. Yet, with the ongoing spread and fermentation of the video and the details about Yue Fei's life, his reputation points astonishingly surged once again. Almost every second, dozens of reputation points were being added. By the end of the afternoon, his reputation had skyrocketed past the ten thousand mark with unstoppable momentum!
In the East Sea Region, vast and boundless, waves surged violently. Just yesterday, they had detained illegal trespassers from the Non-Monkey Nation, but unexpectedly, a Chou Kindom Warship had come knocking with great force. This warship carried a team of elite Chou Kindom navy personnel. Leading them was General Quin Jiasifield, who had also awakened as a Heroic Spirit. With a slight smile on his lips, he stood by the window, curiously observing ahead, feeling quite pleased.
"General Quinjas Field, we have entered Dragon Kingdom territorial waters; I believe it won't be long now," said the smiling aide. Just as he finished speaking, a loud report came from within the ship's cabin.
"Report! At the ten o'clock position, several large vessels are approaching at high speed!"
General Quinjas Field was momentarily taken aback but then smiled: "Zijisi, you were right; they have indeed come!" The aide Zijisi first sought permission from General Quinjas Field before raising his voice: "Relax, comrades! These Dragon Kingdom fools wouldn't dare provoke us! They are like timid sheep; how could they have the courage to confront us?"
Hearing this, other crew members chimed in with various mocking remarks. "Exactly! The Dragon Kingdom navy is just a bunch of paper tigers, only daring to put on a show in their own waters!"
"Those old vessels of theirs can't possibly compare to our advanced equipment! They'd be lucky if they don't wet themselves in fear!"
"Haha, maybe when they see our powerful warships, they'll be so scared that they'll turn around and flee!"
In an instant, the warship was filled with raucous laughter. The atmosphere was one of carefree mockery, as if it had been confirmed that the Navy of the Dragon Kingdom would not dare to take action.
In the direction of the Dragon Kingdom, three imposing warships arranged themselves in a neat formation, advancing at full speed towards the approaching Chou Kingdom Warship.
This stood in stark contrast to the relaxed and carefree atmosphere aboard the Chou Kingdom Warship. On the Dragon Kingdom's vessels, every soldier, from the captain down to the newest recruit, wore solemn expressions and looked grave. Their gazes were resolute and focused; their movements swift and orderly, following strict discipline. They were acutely aware of the heavy responsibility resting on their shoulders.
Twenty years ago, a mysterious and powerful cosmic ray had ruthlessly swept across Blue Star, heralding the onset of the Awakening Era. Since then, the Dragon Kingdom had been plagued by a malicious distortion of its history. It faced numerous challenges in awakening its Heroic Spirits, which led to a gradual weakening of national strength in this new era. Consequently, the Dragon Kingdom endured immense pressure and challenges on the international stage.
In past encounters with foreign nations encroaching upon its territorial waters, the Dragon Kingdom often found itself reluctantly inching closer, never daring to boldly approach. Instead, they would maintain a safe distance while shouting warnings at high volume, patiently and cautiously attempting to drive away intruders while anxiously awaiting difficult negotiations from High Command.
Today was different. The soldiers instinctively looked towards their captain, their eyes filled with excitement. Just at noon, their captain had successfully awakened yet another Heroic Spirit of the Dragon Kingdom!
This exhilarating news spread like wildfire, instantly igniting the soldiers' fighting spirit and courage.
"Report: We are still nautical miles away from the enemy; we expect to close in within minutes!"
The Radar Operator was fully focused, promptly issuing clear and accurate reports.
"Alright, inform the other two ships to prepare!"
Captain Xu Fei's expression was serious, his demeanor meticulous. Every subtle change in his face revealed a steadfast determination and decisive leadership. Orders were swiftly relayed, like lightning streaking across the night sky. The soldiers on the three warships were highly tense, completely concentrated, ready for battle at any moment. They gripped their weapons tightly, their eyes filled with fearlessness and resolve.
The two sides approached each other at an alarming speed. On the Chou Kingdom Warship, most of the crew was immersed in laughter, as if this were merely a lighthearted game. However, General Quinjas Field, leading the charge, wore a slight frown. He had heard colleagues mention certain things before. It was said that the Dragon Kingdom's military was notoriously weak. Even if they brazenly intruded into Dragon Kingdom waters, the Dragon Kingdom would never dare to retaliate. They would only plead repeatedly, lacking any firm measures or attitude.
But this time, the situation was entirely unexpected. The opposing side showed no signs of stopping or hesitating. They boldly entered the maritime zone without a second thought! For warships, this was almost face-to-face distance.
The tension between both sides reached a breaking point. Were they not afraid of death? Did they not fear provoking a diplomatic dispute? Quinjas Field furrowed his brow and muttered to himself. He was no fool.
Being entrusted by High Command to independently lead this operation speaks volumes about his exceptional abilities. Therefore, at the very first moment this seemingly unusual situation arose, he keenly sensed that the Dragon Kingdom seemed to be undergoing some extraordinary changes.
However, his aide, Zijisi, did not share this sentiment. "General, in my opinion, the fools of the Dragon Kingdom must lack insight and do not realize who you are. Why not show them a thing or two?" Zijisi said eagerly, with a fawning expression.
Quinjas Field understood what the aide meant. It was about showcasing his Heroic Spirit. Once the Heroic Spirit manifested in the air, its might would be overwhelming. The shock it would instill could leave even the most seasoned commoners utterly dumbfounded, let alone the simple-minded folks of the Dragon Kingdom.
This had originally been part of his plan for the operation. However, he had also heard whispers about why he had accepted such a crucial command. It was due to that fool in Non-Monkey Country who had awakened the Barton Heroic Spirit and had unexpectedly been easily dealt with by a Heroic Spirit from the Dragon Kingdom. This unforeseen event had tarnished Chou Kingdom's reputation somewhat.
Thus, High Command had dispatched him to reclaim their lost face and standing. Yet deep down, he harbored an unspoken doubt: what if his own Heroic Spirit were also unfortunate enough to be defeated by the enemy?
He chuckled at the mere thought. How could that be possible? The Dragon Kingdom had always lagged behind in this regard; there was no way they could possess the power to defeat his Heroic Spirit.
"Very well then, let me showcase the greatness of Chou Kingdom's Heroic Spirit—General Douglas MacArthur, Five-Star General!"
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