"He was actually allowed onto the Dragon Slaying Platform..."
"No wonder the authorities remained silent; they were planning something big!"
"Receiving an honor on the Dragon Slaying Platform means standing shoulder-to-shoulder with our ancestors. There probably won't be any more public outcry online..."
In an instant, the gaze of the entire nation turned towards Chen Shu, their doubts completely vanishing.
They could question Chen Shu,
but they could not question the Dragon Slaying Platform, nor our ancestors...
Not just the nation, but a majority of the world had also changed their minds.
"Reject the joint invitation from the Freedom Alliance, oppose pressure on Hua Guo, and control the current domestic public opinion..."
"Now that he has stepped onto the Dragon Slaying Platform, immediately apply to the International Alliance to cancel Chen Shu's wanted status and withdraw the offered bounty..."
"We were too hasty. Cancel the domestic ban on Chen Shu, arrange a press conference, and I will personally apologize to Chen Shu..."
In an instant, leaders of various major powers took action, immediately canceling their previous targeted measures.
At this moment, Hua Guo had not issued any clarifying statement,
but the Dragon Slaying Platform alone had proven too many things...
Stomp, stomp—
Chen Shu, step by step, ascended the blood-stained Dragon Slaying Platform. He was grim, a stark contrast to his usual demeanor.
"Minister Gu..."
Chen Shu looked towards Gu Lan, who was already waiting on the platform.
A smile appeared on Gu Lan's heroic face, and she nodded, gesturing for Chen Shu to stand beside her.
For a moment, people stared intently at the area above the Dragon Slaying Platform.
Although Gu Lan had been stationed in the Dragon Abyss for a long time, she remained a household name, one of the pillars of the country.
"It's Minister Gu Lan! She hasn't appeared in so long!"
"She's here to personally bestow the honor..."
"The rumors are instantly dispelled. Thankfully, I've always supported Brother Han Fei!"
Gu Lan took a step forward, her expression solemn, and looked towards the surrounding live broadcast equipment.
Although only a hundred or so people were present at the scene, she was in fact facing an audience from across the nation and even the world.
Her voice, slightly deep, was entirely different from a delicate female voice. She opened her mouth and said:
"Today, the Dragon Slaying Platform opens once more!"
"Not to issue commands, but to bestow honor upon one individual!"
"Chen Shu, a graduate of the Huaxia Academy, has made numerous contributions to Hua Guo and even the world."
"In October of the Resurgence Era 981, when the Mingyue Beach in Lan Hai City, Hua Guo, was invaded by fierce beasts, Chen Shu single-handedly held them back until reinforcements arrived..."
"In March of the Resurgence Era 982, Chen Shu, in collaboration with Academy Professor Liu Feng, blew up a branch of the Salvation Church and killed several Golden Bishops..."
"..."
"In July of the Resurgence Era 985, Chen Shu single-handedly destroyed a stronghold of a Salvation Church branch, killing multiple powerful church members..."
"In the same month and year, Chen Shu traveled to Africa and annihilated the Night Organization, one of the three major evil organizations on Planet Blue! He made immense contributions to the peace of Planet Blue..."
Gu Lan's voice was not loud, but through the live broadcast equipment, it reached every corner of the globe!
For a moment, the entire world fell into a profound silence, deeply shaken by Gu Lan's words...
A beast tamer, only twenty-three years old, had made contributions that surpassed countless others, even making King-level beast tamers feel ashamed...
Especially the destruction of the Night Organization's headquarters, something the four major nations of Planet Blue could not accomplish, and now it was achieved by a recent graduate...
Although people had speculated before, there was no concrete evidence, only unofficial rumors.
Now that the Commander-in-Chief of the Dragon Guard personally confirmed it, the authenticity needed no further explanation.
As the four major nations on Planet Blue, they would not tarnish their international image for one person.
"Although Chen Shu has not fought against the Dragon Abyss, his deeds have surpassed our generation!"
"He is qualified to stand on the Dragon Slaying Platform!"
Gu Lan's expression was solemn as she slowly said:
"Today, in my capacity as the Commander-in-Chief of the Dragon Guard Headquarters, I bestow upon Chen Shu a Hao Yue level medal and a Dragon Guard Blood-colored Armband!"
With that, she extended her hands, and instantly a delicate wooden tray appeared, holding two items.
They were the medal representing honor and the Dragon Guard armband!
"..."
Chen Shu looked at the two items before him, a flicker of excitement stirring within him.
The Hao Yue medal, needless to say, was a level higher than the Star medal, signifying supreme honor, and very few people in the country had received it.
He now possessed three Star medals and one Hao Yue medal, surpassing most King-level beast tamers.
The Blood-colored Armband was equally significant, representing his membership in the Dragon Guard. Although without official enlistment, he had indeed received official recognition.
"Chen Shu, our Dragon Guard department has been established for nearly a thousand years! And you are the first Blood-colored Dragon Guard in history!"
Gu Lan's eyes were deep, filled with expectation, as she slowly said:
"I hope you can become the sharpest blade, slaughtering fierce beasts and eradicating evil!"
After speaking, she stepped forward and personally fastened the Blood-colored Armband onto Chen Shu.
"Thank you, Minister..."
Chen Shu spoke softly, his gaze fixed on the armband on his right arm.
The armband had a dazzling blood color that dared not be looked at directly, yet it subtly represented the meaning of guardianship.
The armband also perfectly embodied Chen Shu's deeds. He had not actively protected individuals, but he had killed countless fierce beasts and criminals, thereby fulfilling the duties of the Dragon Guard.
The number of beings who had perished by his hand alone was something even some King-level beast tamers could not match, truly deserving of the Blood-colored Armband.
Chen Shu remained silent, his mind not on putting on a show.
The Dragon Slaying Platform beneath his feet was too heavy!
He did not directly look at the surrounding live broadcast equipment but instead gazed at the dim bloodstains on the platform, a slight tremor stirring within him.
People in the distance looked at the scene on the Dragon Slaying Platform. Although they remained silent, their eyes held envy.
This was a scene that countless people dreamed of!
Then, Chen Shu carefully put away the Hao Yue medal.
"I declare that the honorary award ceremony has concluded!"
Gu Lan said calmly, "Chen Shu's various deeds will be published on the Huaxia Beast Tamer Network for everyone to view at their leisure!"
With that, she left the Dragon Slaying Platform side by side with Chen Shu.
There was still no cheering from the surroundings, only a deep silence; they feared disturbing the heroic spirits resting there.
A simple ceremony concluded!
Although it lasted only a few minutes, billions of people worldwide tuned in.
In an instant, the online discourse surrounding Chen Shu ceased abruptly. Major official powers intervened, swiftly deleting various comments.