"Ah? Is he really that impressive? Could there be a mistake?" Zhao Rong still found it hard to believe.
"You must not disrespect Mr. Jiang from now on; he is your chief instructor," Liu Liangmei warned in a serious tone.
"Oh," Zhao Rong nodded quietly, though she still felt a bit skeptical. After all, Jiang Chen looked to be about her age. However, since he could earn Liu's respect, he must indeed possess real skills.
Soon, Jiang Chen's reputation spread among the young members of the Martial Arts Special Forces, but without witnessing it firsthand, there remained a hint of doubt in everyone's hearts.
The next day, news spread through Fenglin City that a hundred-meter-high mountain on the banks of Tuojiang had been split in two by an earthquake the previous night.
Zeng Xianyi, Li Yang, Liu Liangmei, and others went to the site of the incident at dawn. The night before had been dark and rainy, so they hadn't seen clearly. Now that the weather was clear, they could see the damage left by Jiang Chen's sword.
A massive gash appeared as if a giant had cleaved the mountain in half with an axe, truly a work of divine craftsmanship.
Zeng Xianyi and the others stood in shock for a while before gradually regaining their senses. Although they had encountered martial arts masters before, they had never witnessed such formidable power.
In the Divine Realm, one could shatter a boulder with Inner Energy, which everyone could accept. But this was a hundred-meter-high mountain! Even with a super bomb, it would be difficult to achieve such destruction. Jiang Chen's sword strike was more powerful than a super bomb—simply unbelievable.
"Is this really what Mr. Jiang left behind last night?" Zeng Xianyi asked, his mouth slightly agape and his face filled with astonishment.
"It must be; otherwise, it wouldn't have caused such a commotion. The people of Fenglin City thought there had been an earthquake last night," Li Yang said quietly.
"I never expected human strength could be so terrifying; it's truly unfathomable," Zeng Xianyi remarked.
"Brother Yi, it seems we have underestimated this world. I always thought modern weaponry could suppress martial arts, but now it appears that some martial arts might even surpass our Super Weapons," Li Yang said, shaking his head in shock and concern.
"A powerhouse like Mr. Jiang is probably rare to find in a thousand years. However, I don't think splitting mountains can be considered the pinnacle of swordsmanship. Mr. Jiang's sword might truly achieve something like 'one sword illuminating nineteen continents,'" Ye Xiaoying said with awe in her voice.
The group fell silent, their respect for Jiang Chen growing even deeper.
After spending a day in Xiangxi, Jiang Chen left for Beijing the next day. The matters concerning Sang Xiang were handed over to military personnel for handling. The main reason for Jiang Chen's return to Beijing was that Zeng Xianyi insisted on holding a ceremony to confer him the rank of Major General. Only through this official recognition could his status be more firmly established.
The official process was quite cumbersome and usually required at least a week's waiting time. However, due to Jiang Chen's impatience and Zeng Xianyi personally overseeing it, he was soon conferred the rank without any delay.
"Major General Jiang, when will you have time to guide the Martial Arts Special Forces?" After the ceremony, Zeng Xianyi approached Jiang Chen and couldn't help but ask.
"In the next few days, I need to go to Treasure Island with Liu Pavilion Master. I will guide them once I return," Jiang Chen replied. Since he had accepted official duties, he naturally needed to contribute some effort.
"Alright then," Zeng Xianyi nodded with a smile.
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