Some netizens felt that the claims made by public intellectuals seemed to hold some truth. They firmly believed that many of Lin's deeds were either fabricated or artificially constructed through deliberate idolization. This group of netizens thought to themselves: perhaps it really is like that; how could there be so many miraculous events without some hidden agenda?
On the other hand, there were netizens who, despite wanting to believe in the authenticity of Lin's accounts, harbored doubts about the reality of his rescue efforts. After all, only a handful of students had personally experienced the incident, and there was no concrete, reliable evidence to support it. This made it extremely easy for the matter to be completely dismissed. These netizens felt conflicted: Lin's previous actions seemed quite genuine, but the lack of evidence regarding this rescue made it difficult to form a judgment.
Meanwhile, as everyone fervently criticized the authenticity of Lin's deeds, Non-Monkey Nation and Chou Kindom audaciously issued a joint statement that incited outrage. In this statement, the shameless Non-Monkey Nation boldly declared that Lindong Island rightfully belonged to them and claimed unwavering support from Chou Kindom. Furthermore, Chou Kindom pompously advised Dragon Kingdom not to escalate tensions in International Relations, insisting that the notion of Lindong Island being legally owned by Non-Monkey Nation was beyond question.
They even launched a series of baseless reprimands and warnings against the Dragon Kingdom, claiming that if the Dragon Kingdom continued to hold its position on the Lindong Island issue, it would face severe economic sanctions and international isolation. The Chou Kingdom also accused the Dragon Kingdom of disregarding rules in international affairs, undermining regional peace and stability.
They threatened that the Dragon Kingdom must immediately cease all activities in the region, or else harsher measures would be taken. In this statement, they even subtly mentioned Lin, though not by name. Instead, they slandered the Dragon Kingdom for allegedly attempting to use a certain historical figure to disseminate false historical narratives, aiming to deceive the people of their nation. Their actions were described as utterly shameless.
Once this statement was released, the public opinion environment for the Dragon Kingdom plunged into an increasingly deep and difficult abyss, making progress arduous and fraught with challenges. After all, during this crucial and special period, the public opinion stance of both the Chou Kingdom and the International Community held significant weight for the netizens of the Dragon Kingdom.
In other words, at this moment, the netizens of the Dragon Kingdom had yet to build an unshakeable fortress of confidence deep within their hearts. Especially since the Awakening Era had dramatically begun, it seemed that Lady Luck had favored the Chou Kingdom. In what felt like an instant, dozens of Divine-Class Heroic Spirits awakened, and subsequently, they continued to awaken at an astonishing rate of one per day.
Relying on these unparalleled Heroic Spirits, the Chou Kingdom has achieved astonishing breakthroughs in various crucial fields such as military, technology, and economy.
In the military domain, their weapons have undergone a transformative evolution, realizing an unimaginable leap in capabilities. A series of terrifying and exceptionally advanced new weapons have emerged like mushrooms after rain, instantly enhancing their military strength to an impregnable fortress of steel.
In terms of technology, innovative research results are emerging continuously, illuminating the night sky like brilliant stars and consistently leading the global tide of technological development.
Economically, thanks to the comprehensive upgrades brought about by technological innovation and the unparalleled influence of awakened Heroic Spirits, the economy of the Chou Kingdom is galloping forward like a wild horse, maintaining a rapid growth momentum. Its multinational corporations maneuver through global markets with ease, commanding respect and influence. The financial market is thriving, bustling with activity.
In contrast, the number of Heroic Spirits in other countries appears insignificant when faced with the Chou Kingdom. They cannot be compared or mentioned in the same breath. This is especially true for the Dragon Kingdom. Even when considering the recently awakened Qi and Yue Fei, they only have a mere four Divine-Class Heroic Spirits in total.
While the Dragon Kingdom is also persistently advancing in these key areas, their progress remains steady yet modest compared to that of the Chou Kingdom.
The stark gap between the two kingdoms remained prominent and clear. In terms of military capabilities, the pace of updates and upgrades for the weapons was noticeably slow. Compared to the extremely advanced cutting-edge weapons of Chou Kingdom, the disparity was undeniable. In the realm of technology, many core technologies and key components still relied heavily on external imports. Economically, there were still numerous daunting obstacles and severe challenges to face. Such a significant difference in strength felt like an insurmountable chasm, making it difficult to foster even a shred of confidence.
When this statement emerged, it was like a violent superstorm sweeping through, bringing with it an overwhelming force that struck domestic public opinion with an immeasurable and unbearable blow. Coupled with various so-called public intellectuals who seemed to have discovered a rare treasure, they clutched this statement with uncontainable excitement. In the vast expanse of the internet, they spared no effort in promoting it wildly. They racked their brains to launch vicious attacks on Lin's reputation from all sorts of bizarre angles, shamelessly slandering the long-standing glorious history of Dragon Kingdom and the exceptional standards upheld by Heroic Spirit.
In just one night and the limited time of the following morning, the situation underwent a dramatic upheaval as if caught in a fierce storm. At that moment, Lin was fully engaged in a comprehensive and meticulous examination with the medical team. He was filled with anxiety, fearing that the exotic species encountered last night might have slipped by unnoticed.
He buried a subtle health risk within his body. Because of this, he found himself unable to respond promptly when the situation called for it. This temporary silence was maliciously twisted by those with ulterior motives and the frenzied anti-national party, interpreting it as Lin feeling anxious and guilty, as if he had done something wrong and was now cowardly.
Despite this, there remained a large number of loyal netizens who steadfastly stood by Lin's side, rallying for him and speaking out on his behalf. The undeniable fact was that Lin had yet to make any response. This situation inevitably planted seeds of doubt in the hearts of many netizens.
Moreover, prior posts Lin had made regarding Qi and Yue Fei had been shared without hesitation on both the highly authoritative Dragon Country Military channel and the widely followed CCTV agricultural program. This action could largely be seen as a clear acknowledgment and authoritative endorsement from official sources.
However, astonishingly, not a single official media outlet re-shared or reported on the Han Xin transmission for a full four hours after its release. Such a situation left netizens filled with suspicion, unable to suppress their speculation. Could it be that even the officials believed Lin's post was exaggerated and far-fetched?
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