Chapter 432 A Farce
After Zhou Jue and Jing Bai disappeared, the tension in the command center finally eased.
Chen Jianguo plopped back into his chair, feeling his back was soaked with sweat.
That's it?
He stared at the now calm sea on the screen, his face filled with disbelief: "Just like that... killed with a single slap?"
"My heart was in my throat..."
Sun Jiuchou sat down as well and replied, "Otherwise what?"
"You really want to wait until it transforms and its strength skyrockets, then have Jingbai fight it for three hundred rounds?"
"That wasn't a battle, that was acting."
Chen Jianguo was taken aback for a moment, then chuckled and scratched the back of his head.
"That makes sense, but it just feels... a bit unreal."
“The truth is,” Commander Qi’s voice came from the other side, pointing to the data that was beginning to be compiled on the screen: “Japan is finished.”
On the holographic screen, new information is constantly being updated.
Satellite images clearly show the devastation on that land.
Three major cities were razed to the ground.
Heavy industrial zones, high-tech parks, and major ports were all reduced to ruins.
More importantly, the target of the Yamata no Orochi's third attack was the capital of the Sakura Kingdom.
"Report! According to the latest intelligence, more than 70 percent of the members of the Sakura Cabinet were killed in the third attack."
An intelligence analyst's voice was steady.
"Including its prime minister."
Less than half an hour later, new news came from Japan.
The new prime minister, hastily elected by the surviving members of parliament, delivered a televised address to the global media.
In the picture, the man wearing a wrinkled Brazilian suit and with messy hair has no sadness on his face, only a complete numbness.
He stood before a pile of ruins, bowed deeply to the camera.
Then, in a tone almost like reading a verdict, the future of the Cherry Blossom Country was announced.
"Effective immediately, Japan will permanently relinquish its right to arm itself and disband all its existing Self-Defense Forces."
"The command and management of all military bases within the territory will be unconditionally transferred to the trusteeship of China."
"We will build a 'Historical Crimes Exhibition Hall' on the site of the destroyed shrine, with the Chinese side overseeing the entire process, and will include the relevant history in the textbooks of our next generation so that it will never be forgotten."
With each word he spoke, it was as if he was using all his strength. After he finished speaking, he bowed again, then turned around and staggered away into the depths of the ruins, like a puppet whose soul had been taken away.
This clean and efficient fulfillment of the contract made it clear to the whole world.
An era has come to a complete end.
"Hahaha! Good! Great!"
Chen Jianguo slapped his thigh and stood up excitedly.
"Jiuchou! Did you see that? These little devils have finally submitted!"
Inside the command center, the phone lines for the external liaison department were practically ringing off the hook.
"Report! The Grizzly Bear Nation has sent a congratulatory message and proposed to upgrade the 'friendly cooperation' to a 'comprehensive cooperative partnership'!"
"Report! The Western European Union requests the dispatch of a high-level delegation to discuss the details of comprehensive cooperation on extraordinary matters!"
"Report! Seventeen more countries have submitted formal applications to join the 'List of Friendly and Cooperative Countries'!"
On the screen, the colors of the world map are changing rapidly.
That red color, representing the Chinese camp, started from the Asian continent and quickly spread to Europe, Africa, and Oceania.
In just one hour, the entire world map turned almost entirely crimson.
"That's great! That's so great!" Chen Jianguo looked at the sea of red and felt completely refreshed.
"This is the true grandeur of a great nation! All nations are paying tribute!"
Sun Jiuchou looked at the screen, a faint smile appearing on his face.
This battle not only crushed Japan and subdued the United States, but also created a completely new world order.
China has truly stood at the pinnacle of the world.
Just as the command center was filled with jubilation, a sudden report broke the atmosphere.
"Report! We've received a... somewhat strange diplomatic briefing."
The officer in charge of intelligence in the Asia-Pacific region stood up, his expression strange.
"strangeness?"
Chen Jianguo was in a good mood and waved his hand.
"Listen to what this country has come up with this time, and what new tricks are they using to curry favor with us?"
The officer cleared his throat, his expression becoming even more peculiar.
"It's...it's South Korea."
"They also released a global statement."
"Oh? South Korea?"
Chen Jianguo chuckled: "What did they say? Do they also want us to send a celestial being over there to help them deal with some 'anomaly'? Let me tell you, our celestial beings are very expensive."
A good-natured laugh rang out in the command center.
No...no.
The officer shook his head, looking at the intelligence report in his hand as if it were a joke.
"They said... that after their country's top 'revelation experts' explored day and night, they discovered signs of the revival of mythology in their country as well."
"oh?"
Sun Jiuchou became interested and put down his teacup.
What myth is it?
The officer swallowed hard and spoke in a highly uncertain tone.
"It is...it is their ancestor, Dangun."
"puff--"
Chen Jianguo spat out the mouthful of tea he had just taken a sip of.
"Are they serious?"
"They are very serious."
The officer hesitated, unsure whether to laugh or not.
"So their global statement says they are not asking to join our alliance."
Everyone was stunned.
Even Commander Qi frowned: "What are they planning to do?"
The officer took a deep breath, as if he had made up his mind, and spoke in one breath.
"They said that given the emergence of immortals in China and the resurrection of their ancestors, both sides are facing tremendous opportunities and challenges brought about by the resurrection of spiritual energy."
"Based on the ancient friendship of sharing the same ancestry, they hereby... make a proposal to us."
"Carry out 'national unification'!"
"Returning to the big family of 'one family,' with blood ties intertwined, without distinction, together we will create a greater civilization!"
"..."
In the command center, the jubilant atmosphere brought about by the victory instantly froze. Everyone stared, mouths agape, at the officer who was giving the report.
Chen Jianguo's smile froze. He picked at his ear, wondering if he had misheard.
"What...what did they say?"
"Ethnic...merger?"
"Back to...family?"
These words, like tiny hammers, were making his head spin.
What kind of operation is this?
If you can't beat them, join them? No, this isn't joining; it's trying to directly claim ancestry and become one of the masters in one step.
"These Koreans... are they out of their minds?!"
A young staff officer couldn't hold back and cursed out loud.
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