Pretending to be a genius starts with the civilization advancement assessment.

Chapter 199 Picking Up the Person at the Airport, Reunion
Chen Yu dared not delay and immediately compiled Elizabeth's request and the enthusiastic response on the forum into a report, which he then submitted to Nie Chang.

Nie Chang looked at the report with a complicated expression.

There were feelings of emotion, relief, and a touch of surprise.

He took the report and went to Lin Yi's office.

"Principal, please take a look at this."

Nie Chang handed the report to Lin Yi, saying, "Elizabeth, and many other foreign Dongfeng cadets also hope to participate in the war."

Lin Yi took the report and quickly glanced at it.

He paused for a moment when he saw the contents of Elizabeth's post and the equally enthusiastic comments from different countries below.

Lin Yi's original considerations were more from the perspective of Xia Kingdom itself, focusing on solving its own major threat.

But at this moment, he suddenly realized that he seemed to still be influenced by some experiences from his previous life, and his perspective seemed to be somewhat narrow.

The Blue Star Community should not be just a nominal alliance.

These Dongfeng trainees from different countries agree with Dongfeng's ideals, are grateful for Xia Guo's help, and are willing to stand up at critical moments and fight alongside Xia Guo.

Thinking of this, a relieved smile slowly appeared on Lin Yi's face.

This force and this sentiment should not be ignored, nor should they be turned away.

“It seems I was being narrow-minded,” Lin Yi said softly. “Since they meet the requirements and are willing to participate, we have no reason to refuse them.”

He looked at Nie Chang and made his decision.

"Pass down the notice: this 'Dawn Operation' is open to all qualified Source Warriors from the entire Blue Star Community. Whether they are students from Dongfeng Academy or civilian Source Warriors from other countries, as long as they meet the requirements and pass the review, they can participate."

Lin Yi paused, then added, "In addition, inform Xuanji that from now on, all combat missions issued through the Merit System that are not restricted to specific regions will be open to all member states of the community by default. Of course, once a mission is accepted, it must be completed; otherwise, the punishment will be the same for everyone."

"Yes, Principal!"

Nie Chang solemnly accepted the order, a surge of heroic spirit welling up within him.

Clearly, this means that Operation Dawn will no longer be just a battle to recapture the capital, but will also be the first time that the Blue Star Community has taken the initiative to wage war against a giant nest.

The news spread quickly.

Not only were the Dongfeng students from various countries excited, but many foreign martial arts practitioners who were not part of the Dongfeng system but possessed considerable strength were also thrilled upon hearing the news.

The generous rewards for merit, the opportunity to fight alongside the strongest warriors on Earth, and the sense of honor in participating in a battle destined to go down in history—all of these are incredibly attractive.

In an instant, Origin Warriors from all over the world, some wearing the Dongfeng emblem and others without any markings, began to converge on the Xia Kingdom through various channels.

A battle originally intended to recapture the capital of the Xia Kingdom has been subtly elevated in significance, evolving into a powerful counterattack launched by the Blue Star Community against the Abyss Nest.

The world's attention is focused on that land in the East where the flames of war are about to ignite.
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Inside the control tower of Nanyang International Airport in Helu City, ground crew supervisor Lao Zhang felt like a spinning top being whipped around.

Sweat soaked the back of his uniform, and the aviation jargon and requests in different accents in his earpiece nearly burst his eardrums.

"Ground control, this is 'North Wind-7,' requesting confirmation of the guidance path for heavy aircraft position 3."

"Manager Zhang! The French 'Iris' team is asking which area their custom equipment transport vehicle is parked in."

"Old Zhang, Old Zhang! The auxiliary power unit of that Russian plane seems to be making some strange noises. They don't seem to care. Should we have one of our engineers take a look?"

While responding quickly to the main channel, Lao Zhang used hand gestures to direct his deputy to handle secondary issues.

His gaze fell on the busy runway through the huge glass window.

A sleek Thunderbird passenger plane, its side painted with the Royal Air Force insignia, lands gracefully.

On the other side, the Russian "Eagle" heavy transport plane, like a steel behemoth, was slowly turning, its rough engine roar even penetrating the soundproof glass.

"Stay calm, everyone stay calm!"

Old Zhang shouted into his headset, "Tell 'North Wind-7' that the lead vehicle is in position according to the predetermined route."

"The 'Iris' team's vehicle is parked in spot 7 of section D. It has bilingual signage. Regarding the issue with the Russian aircraft, have the technical team take someone to check it out. Be careful."

He rubbed his throbbing temples, looking out the window at the planes converging from all over the world, his heart filled with mixed emotions.

Before the apocalypse, this place was just a small airport in a third-tier city; now, it has become a gathering place for global resistance forces.

This change made him, an old ground crew member, feel that all the hard work was worth it.

When the cabin door of the English Thunderbird passenger plane opened and the gangway was lowered, Old Zhang saw the first figure appear at the cabin door through high-powered binoculars.

Elizabeth, the "English Rose" who enjoys a high reputation in international news and the Source Energy Forum.

She remained aloof, her long golden hair neatly pulled back, wearing a well-tailored combat uniform of the British Energy Force, the epaulets gleaming slightly in the sunlight.

She simply stood there, her gaze calmly sweeping across the airport, and an invisible aura of strength seemed to emanate from her glasses.

"Wow, he's even more imposing in person than in the video!"

A young ground crew member next to Lao Zhang couldn't help but exclaim in a low voice.

Old Zhang put down his binoculars and glared at him: "Don't just stand there, quickly confirm that the guide vehicle is in place."

Behind Elizabeth, a group of English Yuan warriors filed out.

They wore uniform dark blue combat uniforms with silver patterns, similar in style to the uniforms of Dongfeng Military Academy, but with a distinct British style modification.

Their shoulders are more defined, their waists are more slender, and they all wear a striking Dongfeng emblem on their chests.

These people were very well equipped.

Some carried exquisite longbows inlaid with blue crystals, some had rapiers gleaming with cold light hanging at their waists, and one even carried a device that looked like a metal book, which looked very high-tech.

In this team, every member possessed sharp and composed eyes, and their movements were coordinated and unified, clearly indicating a well-trained elite force. However, their reactions upon setting foot on the soil of Helu City varied considerably.

Some of the younger team members, such as a young man named Kevin with a few freckles on his face, couldn't help but look around curiously and whispered to his companions, "Look, that's the energy condenser beam from Xia Country. It looks much thicker than the one at our Tower of London."

Lily, a tall female team member next to him carrying a longbow, took a deep breath, feeling the active source energy in the surrounding environment, and a hint of envy flashed in her eyes: "The source energy environment here even covers the airport. This is too good. No wonder it can cultivate so many strong people."

The older students from previous cohorts of Dongfeng had more complex expressions in their eyes.

They gazed silently at the revitalized city, as if comparing the devastation of their memories with the order before them, their faces showing expressions of awe.

Elizabeth did not stop the team members from whispering among themselves; she knew that the impact of this firsthand experience was itself a form of education.

The airport arrival hall was bustling with people, yet orderly.

Chen Yu, dressed in a well-fitting Yuanwu military uniform, stood tall and straight at the international arrivals exit, his eyes searching through the crowd.

Soon, he saw that striking golden updo and cold, beautiful face.

"Elizabeth!" Chen Yu greeted her with a smile.

“Chen Yu.” Elizabeth smiled as well.

Behind her were more than ten elite students from the English East Branch School. Upon seeing Chen Yu, they all bowed respectfully and said, "Principal Chen Yu."

“It’s been a hard journey.”

Chen Yu shook hands briefly with Elizabeth, glanced at the group behind her, and nodded approvingly, "They are all promising talents."

"It can't compare to the place where you have hidden talents and hidden dangers."

Elizabeth spoke calmly, but her gaze involuntarily drifted towards the airport, looking at the city silhouette shrouded in a faint glow of energy, and further away, towards the direction of Dongfeng Military Academy.

Meanwhile, at another exit, America's team arrived in a more flamboyant manner.

Andrei wore a black combat uniform that blended elements of Dongfeng and America's functional design, with his jacket casually open, revealing a shirt underneath printed with an abstract eagle emblem.

He stretched his body exaggeratedly, his bones cracking softly, and then gave Zhou Yuxuan, who had come to greet him, a warm hug.

"Brother Xuan, my old friend! The air here smells of energy, it's so comforting."

Andrei's loud voice drew the attention of many people around him.

The Americana team members behind him had different styles; some wore high-tech, full-coverage light armor with data streams flashing on their helmets.

Some wore simple combat vests and camouflage pants, but were covered with various types of energy-powered firearms and explosives.

There were also a few who were clearly graduates of the Dongfeng branch school, wearing modified Dongfeng uniforms similar to those of the English team, with Dongfeng badges on their chests.

They were looking around curiously, their eyes filled with a desire to explore.

Zhou Yuxuan was struggling to breathe under Andre's chokehold, so he had to break free first before smiling and saying, "Welcome to Crane Deer City. It seems you haven't neglected your cultivation in America either."

He keenly sensed that Andrei's energy fluctuations were more condensed than a year ago.

"That's natural!"

Andrei raised an eyebrow smugly, then lowered his voice, "I heard this is a big event, so I brought all the best young men from my family. I can't let them lose face in front of you and Old Chen."

Chen Yu had already finished exchanging pleasantries with Elizabeth.

"The vehicle is ready."

Chen Yu said to Elizabeth and her team members, "After learning that a large number of international martial artists had arrived ahead of time and were eager to see the Dongfeng Military Academy, the principal, considering that large-scale military assembly and material allocation would take time, announced a five-day 'Special Exchange Day' during which all participants could apply to visit the school."

"So I made an appointment for you first. Let's go see how the military academy has changed in the past few years, and then settle in."

"Good work."

Elizabeth nodded slightly.

The group boarded the large, hoverbus unique to Dongfeng Military Academy.

The bus has a spacious interior, comfortable seats, and even a small interface next to each seat that can replenish energy for specific power sources.

The bus started silently, smoothly drove out of the airport, and merged into a dedicated lane marked "Road of Glory".

This road has clearly undergone special treatment; the surface is exceptionally smooth, and there are guide light poles emitting a soft glow at intervals on both sides.

Outside the car window, the scenery of Tsururu City slowly unfolded.

The buildings that were once damaged have been repaired or rebuilt, and most of the new buildings have adopted streamlined designs and sturdy alloy materials.

Many buildings are covered with solar and energy absorption panels, and some rooftops even have small defensive towers or communication arrays.

The city's greening efforts are also very good, but the trees and flowers planted all have a strange metallic luster or energy glow, which is obviously some mutated varieties that are suitable for growing in high-energy environments.

The most eye-catching feature is naturally the light pillars of the energy condensers that stand tall throughout the city.

Kevin counted them; there were more than thirty beams of light from the energy condenser, varying in thickness!
"This city has come back to life."

Lily looked out the window and muttered to herself.

Elizabeth didn't speak; she simply watched quietly, her icy blue eyes reflecting the fleeting scenery outside the window.

Unlike her teammates who focused on details, she felt a powerful "momentum".

The city's planning, layout, and energy network all embody a resilient and future-oriented design philosophy.

This is not just reconstruction, but a sublimation.

(End of this chapter)