novelraw Chapter 831: Once a Teacher, Always a Father
Chapter 831: Once a Teacher, Always a Father
Dangmo Army Camp.
From a distance, the camp was shrouded in black mist, resembling a demon cave more than a bastion of slayer.
Yet, this place held the world’s strongest power.
The four camps of the Dangmo Army; every soldier possessed the strength of a Martial Artist, the captains were in the Divine Communion Realm, and the head captains were of the God Realm!
As for the Divine Machine Camp’s Jiaolong, Vanguard Camp’s Chen Banshan, Iron Blood Camp’s Chu Haotian, Unparalleled Camp’s Shi Hao, the ranks of these four commanders were unfathomable.
Three days ago, they were at the peak of the God Realm; now, no one knew their true level!
Today was the day for these four to be honored!
The title of War God had not been bestowed in a century.
After today, these four would undoubtedly become idols worshiped by all Martial Artists of Huaxia, models revered by all soldiers!
Now, the ceremony of conferring honors was about to begin!
The four people bestowing the title of War God upon the four were all elders of high status and authority.
The first among them was Commander-in-chief Xiao Xuan of the Dangmo Army!
His identity had shifted from the military to the Dangmo Army.
Standing on the high platform, he looked down at the tens of thousands of Dangmo Army soldiers, his heart surging with emotions!
In the past, he had to rely on the strength of Lin Wudi to elevate the Divine Machine Camp to the level of Inner Strength Martial Artists.
At that time, the Divine Machine Camp had fewer than a thousand soldiers!
Now, there were tens of thousands of Inner Strength Martial Artists, defending the nation, serving the country!
At this moment, Xiao Xuan felt exhilarated.
He felt like a Great General, commanding troops with an aura of gallantry!
"The ceremony for conferring honors officially begins! Please welcome the commander of the Vanguard Camp, Chen Banshan!"
With Xiao Xuan’s words, the grand ceremony began!
Boom boom boom!
"War God! War God!"
Tens of thousands of Inner Strength Martial Artists stomped in unison, creating a deafening momentum.
It seemed as if the ground trembled beneath their steps!
The tall and burly Chen Banshan stepped forward through the crowd, leaping onto the platform over ten meters high as if walking on flat ground.
All soldiers of the Dangmo Army shouted slogans once more!
Xiao Xuan held a golden badge and loudly proclaimed Chen Banshan’s deeds.
"Chen Banshan, thirty-six years old!"
"Joined the army at eighteen, became West District Soldier King at twenty; at twenty-two, won first place in the world special forces competition!"
"A self-taught Martial Artist at twenty-five!"
"Reached the Inner Strength Realm at thirty, becoming the military’s strongest!"
"At thirty-two, reached the peak of Inner Strength, challenged Dragon Protection Hall elder, won the fight, becoming the first in the military to challenge Dragon Protection Hall and win!"
At this point, Golden Thirteen, deputy hall master from the Dragon Protection Hall on stage, looked a bit embarrassed.
Beside him, Shen Lang remained expressionless.
Even Shen Lang’s brows furrowed, now somewhat distracted.
"Twenty-three days ago, Chen Banshan hunted zombies on the Southern Sea border, safeguarding the nation; promoted three ranks in a day, reaching the peak of Divine Communion!"
"Thirteen days ago, Chen Banshan, along with the other three commanders, Huaxia Sword Deity Shen Lang of Dragon Protection Hall, and the Ancient Celestial Master of Tianshi Mansion Zhang Daoyun, joined forces to kill the culprit, the Red Armored Demon General!"
"And on that day, ascended to the God Realm!"
"Three days ago, Chen Banshan went to the Northern Ice Fields, slaying the Russian werewolf Great General, stepping into the dao, achieving the Super God!"
"Today, representing Huaxia, I confer upon Chen Banshan the title of War God. Henceforth, the Vanguard Camp will be renamed Ban Shan Camp, and Chen Banshan will be known as the Ban Shan War God!"
Boom!
The atmosphere on-site exploded.
Naming a brigade after an individual was indeed a rare honor, not seen in a century.
In the past, such treatment was always posthumous for heroes.
Now, Chen Banshan became the first living person to receive this honor!
Chen Banshan was also extremely excited and saluted crisply!
Xiao Xuan solemnly pinned the badge symbolizing the title of War God on his chest.
"Protect Huaxia! Even in death, no regrets!"
Below, tens of thousands of Dangmo Army soldiers raised their arms and shouted, "Protect Huaxia, even in death, no regrets!"
The first honor conferring ignited the atmosphere completely.
Xiao Xuan listened intently.
This was no mere shout of tens of thousands of soldiers; it was the roar of Huaxia’s rise, the awakening of the sleeping lion!
At this moment, Xiao Xuan’s heart surged with excitement, filled with pride!
May Huaxia always be this strong!
"The second, please welcome the commander of the Divine Machine Camp, Jiaolong Li Xinming!"
Jiaolong, once belonging to the special forces, only had a nickname, no real name!
Even after sacrificing his life, the tombstone would only bear the words Jiaolong.
This was once his fate and responsibility.
But now, with the title of War God bestowed upon him, his name finally saw the light of day.
Henceforth, he could step out of the shadows to the forefront, to battle for Huaxia under the name War God Li Xinming!
Jiaolong’s emotions surged as he stepped forward, onto the platform.
Just then, from afar, swords’ gleams started to approach!
"Who dares to fly swords over the Dangmo Army Camp, shoot them down!"
Newly honored War God Chen Banshan, full of dominance, waved his hand, and someone delivered the command.
Xiao Xuan did not stop!
Today in Huaxia, who wouldn’t know the name of the Dangmo Army, flying swords here suggested ill intent!
Boom boom boom!
Cannons roared.
Shells whistled, ripping through the air, as if cheering for this ceremony!
Whoosh whoosh whoosh!
Before shells could approach, seven sword lights transformed into a majestic dragon of sword qi, sweeping towards the incoming shells.
Shells exploded, flames scattered.
Above the sky, it resembled countless fireworks blooming simultaneously.
Chen Banshan and Jiaolong, among the four War Gods, were slightly astonished.
Breaking shells with sword qi could only be achieved by Foundation Building Immortals of the Ancient Land Sect!
Among the eight sword riders, seven were Foundation Building Immortals?!
"Xiao Xuan, an old friend visits, no need for a cannon welcome."
Among the eight, someone called out Xiao Xuan’s name.
Xiao Xuan’s eyes widened in surprise.
"Lin Wudi!"
Those three words caused an uproar.
A notorious name!
The legendary Lin Wudi, who on this earth hadn’t heard it?
Let alone the troop revering the strong.
Once, Lin Wudi was the idol for all of them.
But times change.
Now they had new idols, the Four War Gods!
Even so, Lin Wudi’s appearance shocked everyone into silence!
Sword qi like dragons, tearing through, shattered all the shells.
Eight beams of sword light landed on the platform.
"Haha, at the invitation of Commander Xiao, Lin arrives a bit late, pardon me."
Lin Mu stood with arms crossed, eyes amused.
"Lin Wudi!"
Before Xiao Xuan could respond, Chen Banshan stepped forward, facing Lin Mu coldly: "Flying swords over my Dangmo Army, is this the might of a living legend?"
Lin Mu paid him no mind, just looked lightly at Xiao Xuan.
Xiao Xuan, with a complex expression, sincerely said, "Lin Mu, I’m glad you could attend the ceremony. Please observe the proceedings, and afterward, I will discuss matters with you in detail."
Lin Mu smiled silently, standing to the side of the platform.
"Teacher Lin!"
Jiaolong Li Xinming scratched his head, grinning, greeted Lin Mu.
Lin Mu nodded, "Go on, today is your moment of glory, don’t think too much!"
Jiaolong respectfully saluted and returned in front of Xiao Xuan.
A teacher for a day, a father for eternity!
Even if Lin Mu was no longer the Divine Machine Camp Instructor, Jiaolong respected him as a father!
"Jiaolong Li Xinming, thirty-five years old..."
Xiao Xuan had just begun his speech when suddenly white light flashed in the sky, covering the sun and sky.