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

National Defense University, Auditorium.

The solemn national emblem hung in the center of the rostrum. Below, thousands of graduates in crisp military uniforms, adorned with sashes of honor, sat upright. Their eyes shone with anticipation for the future and pride in being the chosen ones. The future of the Dragon Nation's army would be written by them.

At the front row of the dais, a group of high-ranking officers, their uniforms seemingly heavier than others, stood solemnly. Principal Yang Weiguo, along with representatives of the major military regions, calmly observed the young faces below the stage.

The ceremony proceeded smoothly amidst the majestic strains of military music.

"...Du Fei, Intermediate Command Department, has achieved outstanding results and is hereby commended!"

When the emcee announced the name, a round of enthusiastic applause erupted from the audience. Du Fei walked steadily onto the stage, received his graduation certificate from Principal Yang, saluted, and turned around. The entire process was impeccable. As the undisputed "second place" of this year's graduating class, his excellence was evident to everyone.

However, everyone knows in their hearts that he is not the real protagonist of this grand event.

Almost everyone glanced, intentionally or unintentionally, at that special spot in the very center of the first row below the stage.

There sat a young man.

He wore the same civilian clothes as the other graduates, but his shoulders were conspicuously clean, completely bare. Five years had passed; he had no military rank when he entered the university, and he still had none when he graduated.

He is Su Chen. A living legend of the National Defense University over the past five years, a name that is almost taboo.

Finally, all the procedures have been completed.

Principal Yang Weiguo personally stepped onto the podium, cleared his throat, and his powerful voice, transmitted clearly through the microphone, resonated throughout every corner of the auditorium.

"Comrades, today we will witness another special moment."

Principal Yang's gaze seemed to pierce through the formation of thousands of people, landing precisely on Su Chen.

"Five years ago, a special student came to our National Defense University with a special mission. Over the past five years, with wisdom and perseverance that I cannot describe in words, he has completed a level of education that is unimaginable for ordinary people. Now, I announce that student Su Chen has obtained doctoral degrees in a total of thirteen majors during his time at the university, including 'Joint Operations Command,' 'Equipment Engineering,' 'High Energy Physics,' and 'Quantum Information Technology'!"

boom!

A depth charge was dropped into the calm lake.

The entire auditorium erupted in chaos, the buzzing discussions nearly lifting the roof off!

"What the heck? Thirteen... thirteen? Did I hear that right? Did he order the subject catalog like a menu?"

"I'm doing a master's degree and my hair is falling out more often than I'm cleaning! How come his hair is still so thick? It's unreasonable!"

"Don't ask, or you'll just call me a monster! I finally understand, the difference between people is greater than the difference between people and dogs!"

Du Fei, standing on the side of the platform, swayed uncontrollably. He had always thought that even if he couldn't catch up with Su Chen, he could at least see his back, no matter how hard he tried. Now he realized that Su Chen wasn't even on the track; he was the referee—no, he was the track itself!

Principal Yang raised his hand and pressed it down. The restless crowd gradually quieted down, but everyone craned their necks, waiting for what was to come.

"He is not only a scholar," Principal Yang's tone suddenly became impassioned, "but also a soldier with outstanding military achievements! Now, after deliberation and decision by the Supreme Council of the Central Military Commission, I am hereby ordered to read out two orders!"

A lieutenant general solemnly handed over two red documents bearing the highest seal.

In the auditorium, even the sound of breathing disappeared.

Principal Yang opened the first document, speaking slowly and deliberately, his voice booming like thunder!

"First item: Declassifying part of the '524 File'! Five years ago, during the conflict on the southwestern border, our soldier Su Chen, with the command system disrupted and isolated, single-handedly penetrated deep behind enemy lines, amidst thousands of troops, killed the enemy leader, and destroyed the enemy's frontline command center. After multiple verifications following the battle, it was confirmed that over a thousand enemy soldiers were killed! He single-handedly turned the tide of the battle, making an unparalleled contribution to the nation! After the battle, he was awarded the dual honorary titles of 'First-Class Combat Hero' and 'Dragon Soul Military God' by the Central Military Commission!"

If thirteen doctoral degrees are a nuclear explosion in academia, then this achievement is a cataclysmic collapse in the military world!

Dead!

The entire venue fell into a deathly silence!

The students were stunned, and so were the teachers.

"Dragon... Dragon Soul War God? That myth that only exists in top-level internal briefings..."

"It's him? Holy crap! I was classmates with a living military genius for five years, and I even complained to him about how oily the cafeteria food was..."

Du Fei froze completely. He recalled the words his sister Du Feifei's boyfriend had casually uttered in front of him four years ago. At the time, he had only thought it was arrogance, but now he understood that it was merely a statement of fact. His family background, which he was so proud of, and his all-out efforts, were as insignificant as a speck of dust before a military god who had forged a legend with his own body.

It's not unfair at all; losing is not unfair at all.

Amidst the thunderous roar and profound awe of the entire audience, Principal Yang opened the second document. His eyes were filled with the deep respect a veteran could have for the strongest.

"Second item: Orders from the Central Military Headquarters!"

"Trainee Su Chen possesses both virtue and talent, excelling in both literary and martial arts; he is truly a pillar of the nation. After careful consideration, it has been decided that he will be promoted ahead of schedule, effective immediately!"

Principal Yang took a deep breath and almost roared out the appointment that would be recorded in the history of the Chinese army!

"Comrade Su Chen is hereby awarded the rank of Senior Colonel!"

A 22-year-old colonel!

Everyone's brains completely shut down.

This isn't just riding a rocket; it's being launched directly into outer space! From a cadet without any rank, he's risen to the top in one step, skipping all the steps from junior officer to field officer, and standing right at the threshold of general officer!

This world has gone mad! It's completely insane!

"Comrade Su Chen, please come forward to receive your rank!"

Under the gaze of thousands of eyes, a mixture of worship, awe, fanaticism, and blank stares, Su Chen calmly stood up, straightened his collar, and walked step by step onto the stage.

His steps were slow, yet each step felt like it was treading on everyone's hearts.

Yang Weiguo personally removed the empty cadet epaulets from him, and then carefully replaced them with brand-new colonel epaulets adorned with four dazzling gold stars and two thick gold bars.

After changing, Yang Weiguo took a step back and snapped to attention, giving a standard military salute to the young man who was even younger than his grandson!

Immediately afterwards, all the generals on the platform, bearing the stars on their shoulders, stood up in unison, faced Su Chen, and saluted!

This is respect for the strong! This is reverence for the nation's vital assets!

Su Chen raised his hand in return. His eyes held no trace of youthful arrogance, only a deep, calm composure.

Principal Yang put down his hand and handed him a document, his voice so low that only the two of them could hear: "This is the third order from the highest leader. The car is waiting at the back door of the auditorium."

Su Chen opened the file.

There was only one line of text on the paper, the handwriting was vigorous and powerful, revealing its sharp edge.

"Operation Kunlun is to be launched immediately! You are hereby ordered to proceed to the Zhenguoguan base in the Southeast Military Region as its first commander! Directly under the Central Government, act as you see fit!"

At the end of the signature was one that was enough to shake the entire Dragon Kingdom.

Su Chen closed the file, raised his head, and looked as if his gaze pierced through the dome of the auditorium, heading towards the distant southeast.

After five years of honing its skills, the dragon has returned to its sheath.

Today, the Dragon Soul returns to its rightful place, and Kunlun shall rise again!

……

at the same time.

Wolf Fang Special Forces Brigade, obstacle course training ground.

"Hurry! Hurry! Haven't you eaten? You're wolves, not huskies!"

Gao Dazhuang, no, he should now be the captain of the First Special Operations Brigade of the Wolf Fang Army, Lieutenant Colonel Gao Dazhuang, was baring his bronze-colored upper body and roaring angrily at his team members struggling in the mud.

After five years of seclusion, he became more capable and his eyes became more profound. Only when he occasionally looked southeast would a hint of undisguised anticipation appear in his eyes.

He never forgot that promise.

Suddenly, a communications soldier rushed over in a panic, holding a file bag high in his hand.

"Reporting to Captain Gao! Emergency order from brigade headquarters! Highest level!"

Gao Dazhuang ripped open the file bag, pulled out the thin piece of paper, and after just one glance, his pupils shrank to pinpoints!

Almost at the same time.

In every corner of Wolf Fang, Liang Sanxi, Jin Kailai, Lei Kaihua... all the original core members of Dragon Soul received, at the same moment, the transfer order that they had been waiting for for more than 1,800 days and nights, the order that made their blood boil.

The command is simple yet powerful:

"All former members of the 'Dragon Soul' Commando Team, pack your belongings immediately and report to the 'Zhenguo Pass' base in the Southeast Military Region! No mistakes allowed!"

He Zhijun stood at the window of the brigade headquarters building, watching his former subordinates rush towards their dormitories like tigers released from their cages, his eyes welling up with tears. He felt both gratified and reluctant to part with them.

These soldiers, whom he had kept hidden away like treasures for five years, were finally going to a wider world.

The tiger, which had been asleep for five years, finally awoke.

Gao Dazhuang stormed into the dormitory, roughly stuffing all his personal belongings into his bag in less than three minutes. He stood at the door, glancing back at the Wolf Fang team members he had spent five years with.

He didn't speak, but simply gave a deep military salute.

Everything is understood without words.

"Captain Gao! Have a safe trip!"

"Tell us! Five years from now, when Dragon Soul returns, will it still be as awesome as before?!"

"Nonsense! With the captain here, Dragon Soul will always be a god!"

Gao Dazhuang grinned, revealing a set of white teeth, turned around, and strode away. His eyes burned with a fierce fire.

He clenched his fists tightly, repeatedly chewing on the name he hadn't seen for five years, yet had never forgotten for a single moment.

team leader……

We're here!