If I made you a special forces soldier, would you become a terrestrial god?

Atop a cluster of dilapidated buildings in H County, Su Chen withdrew his gaze, a smug smile playing on his lips—a smile of detached understanding. Below, the bewildered faces of the international rescue team, their expressions of astonishment, and the barely concealed awe and fear—all were exactly what he had expected.

"Brother Chen, are those people in the US terrified of us?" Du Feifei walked over and handed her a bottle of water. She had a smile on her face, clearly noticing the expressions of the international rescue team.

Long Xiaoyun took the water from her hand and handed a bottle to Su Chen as well. She looked at the heavy machinery in the distance, a hint of amusement in her voice: "The equipment they brought looks like something from the last century compared to what we have in Kunlun."

Su Chen opened the water bottle and took a sip. The cool water flowed down his throat, dispelling some of the fatigue from his long hours of work.

"It's better if they're terrified." Su Chen's voice was calm, yet it was like a heavy stone thrown into water, creating ripples. "Only by making them afraid, by making them fearful, can they behave themselves."

He turned to look at Du Feifei and Long Xiaoyun beside him, his brows showing no sign of worry, but rather an air of confident strategist.

"Kunlun's sword will be drawn sooner or later. Since it can't be hidden anymore, then let it be revealed. This earthquake rescue is just a warning sign."

Du Feifei was somewhat puzzled: "But won't this cause unnecessary trouble? What will those countries think? Will they escalate their attacks against us?"

Su Chen waved his hand, indicating that she didn't need to worry.

"They thought we were hiding something, but little did they know, this was exactly what we wanted them to see."

Long Xiaoyun pondered for a moment, a glint of light flashing in her eyes.

"Does my husband mean... that the power he displayed this time is still under our control?"

Su Chen gave Long Xiaoyun an appreciative look.

"That's right." He paused, a deeper meaning creeping into his tone, "How much of the power you think we used during the rescue was Kunlun's true strength?"

Du Feifei and Long Xiaoyun exchanged a glance. They both knew Kunlun's strength. From Su Chen and Long Xiaoyun to Gao Dazhuang and the others, they did demonstrate extraordinary physical abilities and internal strength in this rescue, but more importantly, they were focused on breaking through the defenses and avoiding secondary injuries.

"Less than 10%," Long Xiaoyun said in a deep voice, stating her judgment.

Su Chen nodded.

"It's more than ten percent. To avoid secondary disasters, we even have to deliberately restrain ourselves. If we really go all out, what do those reinforced concrete structures mean to the Kunlun warriors?"

His words carried an invisible aura of power, and an air of arrogance that looked down upon the world arose spontaneously.

"Hasn't the US been researching their so-called 'Forbidden Zone of God' and 'Pandora Project' all along?" Su Chen sneered. "They want to create so-called 'super soldiers' to maintain their hegemony."

"This time, we'll show them what true superhuman power looks like."

"Let them not understand us, not guess what we're capable of. They only know we're strong, but they don't know just how strong we are!"

"This cognitive gap is the best deterrent."

Du Feifei seemed thoughtful. Her professional field was medicine, and she didn't know much about this kind of strategic game, but Su Chen's words made her clearly realize that Kunlun's strength was not only reflected in its military power, but also in its unfathomable foundation and far-sighted strategic deployment.

"Then all those high-tech detection devices from Country M will have been wasted?" she asked.

Su Chen smiled.

"They thought that was the limit of technology, but in front of us, it's just 'blind men touching an elephant.' We in Kunlun have more sophisticated 'detectors,' more efficient 'excavators,' and even more amazing 'medical techniques.'"

He pointed to his temple.

"Our own perception is enough to surpass their most advanced instruments. That is true power."

"From its inception, Kunlun has been dedicated to protecting the Dragon Kingdom. It must safeguard both the nation's borders and its people."

"This time, we are telling the world in the most direct way that China is not only capable of protecting itself, but also capable of meeting any challenge."

At this moment, Gao Dazhuang walked over. He was holding a military mess kit with the noodles he had finished eating inside, and he was wiping the grease from the corner of his mouth with a tissue.

"Commander, those foreigners are staring at us like we're monsters," Gao Dazhuang grinned, his face full of undisguised smugness. "And a few of them are even sneaking around with their equipment, trying to measure us. With my build, what can they possibly measure?"

He patted his iron-like chest, making a dull "thump" sound.

Su Chen looked at him with a hint of a smile in his eyes.

"What they can measure is not important. What is important is what they can glean from it."

"Our rescue mission is to show them that in the face of extraordinary power, their proud technology is not the only standard."

"You could even say it's outdated."

Upon hearing this, Gao Dazhuang became even more excited.

"The division commander is right! They should know that our Dragon Country is not to be trifled with! This is just disaster relief; if a war breaks out, let's see if they still dare to be so arrogant!"

Long Xiaoyun added, "This earthquake relief effort, besides being a deterrent, has also sparked some debate within those countries, especially regarding the theoretical framework of 'supernatural power'."

"They'll be eager to find out how we did it. Was it genetic modification? Some kind of special training? Or some unknown technology?" Du Feifei had also thought of this.

"Let them guess," Su Chen said dismissively. "The more they guess, the more they'll confuse the issue. The Dragon Kingdom's thousands of years of cultural heritage is something those countries with only a hundred or so years of history can't possibly understand."

"They will try to fit our internal strength and techniques into their scientific framework for analysis. In the end, they will only come up with some dubious conclusions."

"And this, in fact, gives us more time."

More time should be spent developing Kunlun and strengthening the Dragon Kingdom. And preparing for the possible "expedition."

Su Chen knew that those people in the US were arrogant and always liked to interpret everything through their own lens. They believed that supernatural powers were cultivated through technology, like their "tyrant," relying on various drugs and equipment.

Little did they know that Kunlun's strength was rooted in its profound cultural heritage, a product of cultivating both inner and outer qualities, and achieving harmony between humanity and nature. That was something they could never understand, much less replicate.

At this moment, Miao Zhiyuan arrived in a hurry with several communications soldiers.

"Reporting to the division commander! The Central Military Commission has just issued the latest instructions!" Miao Zhiyuan's face showed a mixture of excitement and seriousness.

"Speak!" Su Chen turned around, his expression becoming serious.

"The Central Military Commission has instructed: The Kunlun Division will remain in the disaster area, but will no longer participate in reconstruction in a large-scale, high-power display manner. Instead, it will provide covert assistance, and, most importantly—conduct research on the application of supernatural abilities in peacetime, to popularize supernatural powers nationwide and gain experience!"

Su Chen's eyes lit up. This was exactly what he had been hoping for.

"At the same time, the Central Military Commission also instructed that, in response to the international sensation caused by the Kunlun Division, you should take the lead in drafting a detailed strategic assessment report, deeply analyzing the international community's reaction to supernatural forces, as well as the future role of China in international supernatural affairs!" Miao Zhiyuan continued to report.

Su Chen listened and nodded slightly. This matched his earlier prediction. The central government's response was swift and precise.

"Okay," Su Chen said softly, "that suits me just fine."

He looked into the distance; the reconstruction work in H County was in full swing. Under the sunlight, the rescued people and members of the international rescue team were all busy with their own tasks.

A new game of chess has begun on the international stage. Kunlun is no longer just a player hidden behind the scenes; with this rescue effort, they have sent the loudest and most powerful first message to the world.

"Notify Gao Dazhuang and the others to conceal all outward displays of internal energy. On the surface, they should act as ordinary soldiers participating in the reconstruction work," Su Chen instructed Long Xiaoyun. "But secretly, they must remain on high alert, especially towards those international rescue teams."

"Yes!" Long Xiaoyun accepted the order.

Su Chen's gaze returned to the international rescue team members. They might still be debating and analyzing, trying to interpret Kunlun with their own understanding. Little did they know, his thoughts at that moment had already transcended the ruins of H County, soaring towards a wider universe.

"M Country, do you think this is the end?" Su Chen sneered inwardly. "This is merely the beginning."

"Kunlun has many secrets, enough to overturn your worldview."

"When the day of the actual expedition arrives, I will show you what despair truly means."

This earthquake rescue was just a small rehearsal; the real excitement was yet to come.

He knew that this trembling land would be the starting point for Kunlun to go global and even into the future.

The chessboard in his mind has already been laid out. The next step is how to cleverly ignite a global era of extraordinary change.

This time, the Dragon Kingdom will be the rule-maker!

He turned his head and glanced at his teammates, including Gao Dazhuang, Lei Kaihua, Liang Sanxi, and Wang Yanbing and Li Erniu not far away.

Everyone was exhausted, yet full of energy.

Su Chen's voice suddenly grew louder, carrying a penetrating force.

"Everyone, keep working! Let those foreigners see how we Chinese rise from the ruins!"

"Let the world know that disasters cannot defeat us; they will only make us stronger!"

At a single command, the Kunlun warriors, though concealing their extraordinary strength, still impressed onlookers with their efficiency and drive. They carried timber and moved tents with swift, synchronized movements.

Captain James rubbed his eyes as he watched this scene. He realized that even without those miraculous powers, the discipline and efficiency displayed by this Chinese army far exceeded his expectations.

He wondered to himself, how many secrets is this unit keeping from being revealed?

he does not know.

Nobody knows.

Even Su Chen himself knew that Kunlun's potential was far greater than this.