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

When the massive aircraft carrier battle group, with its silhouette resembling a mountain of steel, appeared on the sea surface outside the Dalian naval port, the entire city erupted in excitement.

Dozens of destroyers and frigates from the North Sea Fleet that had been waiting there sounded their horns at the same time!

"Waaah—! Waaah—!"

The powerful and resounding whistles blended into a solemn symphony, echoing between the sea and the sky!

That wasn't an alarm, that was a welcoming horn!

It was the Chinese Navy that paid the highest tribute to the triumphant heroes with their highest level of ceremony!

The port was packed with people, and red flags were waving everywhere.

The atmosphere on the viewing platform at the very front was solemn and dignified.

Commander-in-Chief Lin Weiguo, the bigwigs of the Central Military Commission, and the commanders-in-chief of the major war zones—these giants who determine the fate of the nation and are usually only seen in the news—were all dressed in crisp military uniforms, their chests adorned with medals, standing quietly like rows of pine trees.

Their faces were filled with barely suppressed excitement and anticipation.

When the aircraft carrier carrying the Kunlun Division, escorted by dozens of warships, slowly entered the port.

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

On the shore, the cannon emplacements, already prepared, were ready to fire a salvo!

A 21-gun salute, the highest-level salute, resounded through the sky!

Those booming sounds seemed to be announcing to the world that this ancient nation, after a century of decline, has finally regained its glory!

on the deck.

Three thousand Kunlun soldiers were already lined up in neat rows.

They took off their blood-stained black combat uniforms and put on spotless new military uniforms.

Their bodies stood tall and straight, like javelins about to pierce the sky.

Their faces were cleansed of the fatigue and carnage of the battlefield, leaving only the purest pride and honor of being soldiers of the Dragon Kingdom!

They looked at the red ocean on the shore.

Looking at the familiar yet unfamiliar faces that came to greet them.

Many tough men couldn't help but tear up at this moment.

"salute!"

With Su Chen's command.

Three thousand soldiers from Kunlun stood in unison and gave a salute to their compatriots on the shore and to the land that had nurtured them—the most standard and most respectful military salute!

"Hero! Hero! Hero!"

The crowd on the shore erupted in cheers!

The thunderous cheers drowned out everything!

Countless people waved red flags and shouted at the top of their lungs.

Tears welled up in their eyes.

Those were tears of excitement, tears of pride, and tears of triumph!

Su Chen, holding Du Feifei and Long Xiaoyun's hands, was the first to step down the gangway.

The moment he appeared, he became the sole focus of attention.

All the cameras and all the eyes were focused on this man who was too young.

It was he who led the most mysterious troops of the Dragon Kingdom on an expedition overseas, demonstrating the nation's prestige and military might!

It was he who, with godlike methods, utterly crushed the hegemony of the United States into the depths of the Pacific Ocean!

It was he who won back a century of dignity for this country and this nation!

Commander-in-Chief Lin Weiguo strode forward and firmly grasped Su Chen's hand.

This military leader, known for his composure and calmness, was now experiencing a slight tremor in his hands.

His eyes were filled with unparalleled joy and excitement.

"Okay, okay!"

He said "good" twice, and all his words, though seemingly endless, were ultimately summed up in one heartfelt and powerful sentence.

Welcome home!

"Commander!" Su Chen gripped his hand tightly in return.

The two exchanged a glance, and everything was understood without a word.

Immediately afterwards, Su Hongjun, Long Zhenbang, Du Bangguo, and other old generals who had dedicated their lives to the country also gathered around.

They patted Su Chen's shoulder heavily, their cloudy old eyes glistening with tears.

"Good lad! You didn't let me down!" Su Hongjun's voice was a little hoarse with excitement.

"Hahaha! My grandson-in-law, Long Zhenbang, is truly extraordinary!" Long Zhenbang went even further, giving Su Chen a bear hug with astonishing force.

Gao Dazhuang, Lei Kaihua, Wang Yanbing...

The soldiers of Kunlun also descended the gangway one after another.

Each and every one of them received a hero's welcome.

They were greeted with flowers, applause, and the warmest and most sincere smiles of their compatriots.

This is everything they protected with their lives and blood.

This is also the highest honor for them as soldiers!

After a simple welcoming ceremony, everyone was led to a state guesthouse of the highest standard that had been prepared in advance.

A celebration meeting of unprecedented scale and great significance is about to be held here.

The atmosphere inside the venue was solemn and respectful.

All the soldiers, according to their formation, stood in neat rows, waiting quietly.

On the dais, Commander-in-Chief Lin Weiguo personally presided over the meeting.

He looked down at the three thousand Kunlun soldiers below the stage, their auras deep and their spirits soaring like dragons, his eyes filled with admiration.

He cleared his throat and, in a tone full of power and passion, read out the highest commendation order from the Central Military Commission.

"...The Kunlun Division, in this expedition, fearlessly fought against a powerful enemy, and with overwhelming force, destroyed all of the United States' military bases in East Asia and on its homeland, annihilating hundreds of thousands of enemy troops and completely dismantling the United States' global military hegemony!"

"His achievements are worthy of being recorded in history and will shine for thousands of years!"

"In recognition of the outstanding contributions of the Kunlun Division, the Central Military Commission has decided, after deliberation, to..."

"A collective First-Class Merit is awarded to all officers and soldiers of the Kunlun Division!"

"All personnel who participated in the operation will be promoted one rank!"

"Comrade Su Chen, Commander of the Kunlun Division, is hereby awarded a Special Merit! He is also promoted to the rank of General!"

"Furthermore, in view of the extraordinary combat capabilities and irreplaceable strategic position demonstrated by the Kunlun Division in this operation, it is hereby approved that the Kunlun Division be promoted from a division-level unit to a corps-level unit!"

"I urge you all to guard against arrogance and impetuosity, continue your efforts, and make new contributions to defending the motherland and rejuvenating the nation!"

Lin Weiguo's voice echoed in the silent meeting room.

Every word was like a thunderclap, exploding in everyone's hearts!

Collective First-Class Merit!

Everyone gets promoted!

Kunlun has been promoted to a military-level unit!

Their division commander, Su Chen, was promoted directly from major general to general, skipping two ranks!

What an honor this is!

What an honor this is!

"Whoosh—"

After a brief silence, thunderous applause and cheers erupted in the hall!

All the Kunlun warriors were so excited that their faces turned red. They stood tall with their chests out, and the pride and honor they felt from the bottom of their hearts almost made their chests burst!

"Holy crap! I... I've become a colonel?" Wang Yanbing looked at the new rank insignia that was about to be placed on his shoulders and felt like he was dreaming.

"Look at your pathetic self." He Chenguang glanced at him indifferently from the side, but the slight upturn of his lips betrayed his inner turmoil.

Su Chen, under everyone's gaze, slowly walked onto the stage.

He received from Commander-in-Chief Lin Weiguo the Special Merit Medal, symbolizing the highest honor for soldiers in the Dragon Kingdom, and the brand-new shoulder insignia representing the rank of General.

He solemnly saluted all the soldiers and leaders below the stage.

At this moment, he represents more than just himself.

It is also the most powerful voice of revival that an ancient nation, after sleeping for a century, is sending to the world!