Chapter 224 The Dragon Returns!
Once everyone had calmed down, Chen Jianguo got up and walked to the main screen, his expression turning serious again.
He made a few movements, and the bustling conference room instantly quieted down. Everyone's eyes were drawn to the screen, which displayed a huge world map.
On the map, several glaring red dots flash continuously over the seas and land surrounding China.
Each red dot represents a ill-intentioned fleet or a hostile military base.
"Distinguished leaders, this is Xiao Jue, and I will now give the report."
"This is the international situation we are currently facing," Chen Jianguo said calmly.
"The border friction that Cheng Gan's team handled last time made them lose face. On the surface, they dare not make any more military provocations, but their covert actions are increasing day by day."
He pointed to a huge red arrow on the screen that stretched from North America across the entire Pacific Ocean.
"They are now sparing no effort to sell a story to the world—a story about us."
Chen Jianguo paused for a moment, then continued, "They say that all our technological and medical advancements did not originate from our own research and development, but rather from the discovery of the remains of some 'prehistoric civilization'."
Zhou Jue raised an eyebrow, not expecting that the US would still try to smear us without any evidence.
But one has to admit that she really did steal its 'relics of prehistoric civilization'.
Many countries in the international community believe that: how can a country that has lagged behind for nearly a century catch up with developed countries in just a few decades, and even produce technologies that are ahead of their time?
The "prehistoric relics" theory perfectly explains all of this, while completely denying the efforts and wisdom of the Chinese people themselves, allowing their arrogance to continue to swell.
“This argument is quite popular internationally.” Commander Qi continued, his voice tinged with coldness: “Many countries that were originally neutral have begun to waver. Internationally, the noise demanding that we ‘open up the relics’ and ‘share the achievements of prehistoric science and technology with all mankind’ is growing louder.”
"This was accompanied by increasingly rampant espionage activities. Almost every day, we caught spies trying to infiltrate our core areas."
The atmosphere in the meeting room became heavy again.
“However…” Chen Jianguo’s tone shifted, a confident sneer appearing on his face.
"They only dare to talk big and do some underhanded tricks."
He tapped the screen with his finger, and the map instantly switched to a series of weapon data.
On the screen, a humanoid mech, over ten meters tall and covered in silver-white paint, is trudging through the doomsday base with heavy steps, carrying a menacing electromagnetic cannon on its shoulder.
"This is our first generation of general-purpose combat mech, 'Longyuan,' which has already been deployed in small batches to several key strategic areas."
The scene then changes.
Along the coastline, a row of massive gun emplacements slowly rose, with eerie blue lightning condensing at the muzzles. The next second, a streak of light, almost invisible to the naked eye, shot out and accurately struck a target ship hundreds of kilometers away on the sea.
The target ship broke in half instantly, torn to pieces by the enormous kinetic energy.
"The electromagnetic railgun has been deployed on shore at key nodes along the national coastline."
The scene changed again.
In the pitch-black space, a high-speed reconnaissance satellite was suddenly and precisely hit by a red laser beam shot from the ground.
The satellite disintegrated instantly, turning into a dazzling burst of space fireworks.
"The latest 'Clear Air' series of high-energy laser weapons is capable of paralyzing any target at an altitude of 10,000 meters."
Zhou Jue stared at the series of brand-new national treasures on the screen, his eyes filled with astonishment.
She never imagined that the international situation would become so complex in the short span of half a year she was away.
But what she didn't expect was that the country's development speed was also nothing short of miraculous!
These weapons, whether mechs, electromagnetic cannons, or laser weapons, far exceeded the technological level of China when she left.
"These...were all developed by ourselves?" Zhou Jue couldn't help but ask.
“Of course!” came the reply from Academician Wang, who was sitting in the corner.
The elderly scientist, with his white hair, was filled with pride.
"The fundamental theories, blueprints, and technologies you left behind are like a golden key, opening countless doors for us! We simply followed the direction it pointed out and turned those theories into reality!"
Commander Zhang burst into laughter, his voice booming.
"Xiao Jue, don't underestimate the wisdom of our own people! This is just the weapon we plan to use."
He winked mysteriously.
"Our real trump cards are still hidden, and there's even deeper research underway, which is being pushed forward at full speed within the framework of the 'South Heavenly Gate Project'!"
Zhou Jue was completely relieved.
She understood that China had grown into a giant wielding a sharp blade.
Although it is still surrounded by wolves, it has now acquired the powerful ability to protect itself.
...
The meeting has ended.
Night fell as expected.
The base was brightly lit.
On a small hilltop, the eldest brother, Chief Zhang, Chen Jianguo, Commander Qi, and several gray-haired old generals all changed into crisp military uniforms and stood solemnly.
Everyone is waiting.
Zhou Jue stood in the very center of the open space in front of her. She took a deep breath and slowly opened her palm. A golden mark, like an ancient imperial jade seal, lay quietly in her palm.
This is the token that binds the golden dragon representing the nation's destiny.
She closed her eyes, summoned her immense spiritual power, and gently lifted the golden mark.
The mark slowly rose into the air, hovering three feet above the ground, emitting a soft yet majestic golden light that bathed the entire mountaintop in a sacred gold.
Zhou Jue raised her head, gazing at the deep night sky. Following the system's guidance, she softly recited the mantra. Her voice was not loud, but it clearly reached the ears of everyone present, resonating in their souls.
"Use the nation's current destiny to awaken the dragon spirit of the past!"
May our China prosper forever!
The moment the words fell!
"BOOM—!!!"
The sky was filled with changing colors!
The once clear night sky suddenly gathered endless thick clouds, the clouds rolled and thunder roared, as if the entire sky was about to collapse!
Immediately afterwards, a dazzling golden light, even more brilliant than the sun, tore through the sky and precisely injected itself into the suspended golden mark!
"Buzz—"
The mark's radiance surged!
A dragon's roar, piercing the sky and seemingly coming from the depths of the soul, resounded throughout the entire land of China, suddenly rang out!
"hold head high--!!!"
To everyone's astonishment, the churning clouds were suddenly pushed aside by an invisible force.
A sacred dragon, a thousand meters long and composed entirely of the purest golden light, slowly emerged from the clouds, revealing its enormous head!
Its scales, as if cast in gold, gleamed brilliantly.
Its long whiskers fluttered in the wind, bearing the marks of time.
Two golden dragon eyes, like giant lanterns, slowly opened, looking down at the group of tiny yet upright people on the mountain peak.
There was no pressure or scrutiny in that gaze.
Only endless vicissitudes, solace, and longing remain.
It's back.
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