General Norton’s speech sent shockwaves through the audience.

If what General Norton said was true, it would be a bombshell!

In an effort to master the knowledge and technology possessed by special life forms, the Donghua Official employed extremely violent capture methods and used them as Materials for inhumane experiments.

The root cause of the Nanjiang incident was an accident resulting from Donghua’s cruel experiments.

Donghua’s actions could very well destroy the peace between humanity and the Celestial Beings, leading to unforeseeable consequences. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝓮𝒘𝙚𝙗𝒏𝙤𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝒐𝙢

The Starry Sky Country does not rule out using special measures against Donghua to maintain world peace.

Every one of these points was a bombshell capable of shifting the global landscape.

’One had to admit, the Starry Sky Country was masterful at manipulating public opinion. This speech was a prime example of twisting the facts, of turning black into white.’

But most importantly, this complete distortion of the truth would very likely win the approval of the majority of nations.

Because they didn’t know the truth.

Ordinary people are the easiest to deceive with lies.

The Donghua media reporters in the audience frowned deeply upon hearing this. They wanted to object but didn’t know how, as they currently had no solid evidence to refute the claims.

"Without a doubt, a new era is dawning. From the Steam Age to the Electric Age and now the Information Age, humanity has always been progressing. And now, the era of individual human potential has arrived. Humanity will no longer be synonymous with weakness. In cooperation with the Celestial Beings, the Starry Sky Country will continue to lead humanity, blazing a trail forward and spreading the light of civilization and knowledge across the world."

"And now, I will proudly present the extraordinary achievements we have made through technological innovation."

As he spoke, the projection screen behind the podium lit up. Slides flashed by one after another as General Norton began his presentation.

"Over a decade ago, we secretly conducted a nationwide selection process for children. The purpose was to recruit talent for a special program known as the ’Super Warrior’ project."

"Ultimately, we selected one hundred exceptional youths for the special program. Throughout the selection process, we disregarded background, focusing solely on Talent and ability. In the end, ten of these one hundred youths passed all the training and experiments, achieving our desired results. These ten became our Super Warriors."

"That’s right. In a sense, they are true Superhumans. And they are the very Neo-Humans we hope to create!"

"In the future, as this technology matures, it will likely be applied across all sectors of society. The overall constitution of the human race will soon take a great leap forward!"

A series of staggering biometric data points appeared on the slides, leaving the audience dumbfounded.

The Super Warrior program... Superhumans... Neo-Humans...

The sheer volume of information contained in this string of terms left the crowd struggling to process it all.

’Is this the knowledge and technology the Starry Sky Country has mastered?’

"I’m sure you’re all wondering how one can become a Super Warrior. Is it status? Wealth? Power? Bloodline? No! Every single person has a chance. The only thing we value is talent!"

"Next, I would like to proudly introduce someone to you all."

General Norton extended his hand, pointing to a calm-faced young man sitting beside him in a Nebula Alliance uniform.

"This is a participant in the Super Warrior program and one of the ten who ultimately passed to become a Super Warrior: Colonel Reckman Bodde."

General Norton announced.

In an instant, all eyes were on the young man.

VMMMM!!

Suddenly, a magnetic fluctuation emanated from the young man, enveloping nearly the entire auditorium.

Everyone was plunged into an illusion.

The sky was clear and vast, the silvery-white sand felt incredibly soft, and gentle, azure waves lapped at the shore. In an instant, they felt as if they had been transported from the auditorium to a coastal resort.

But in the next moment, the illusion vanished, and everyone returned to reality. Now, they could clearly see a brilliant, hazy humanoid silhouette of light materialize behind the young man. It was like a dream-like God, making him appear impossibly grand.

This strange ability and Power instantly caused the astonished reporters from various nations to cry out to God.

"In addition to a physique that surpasses human limits, Colonel Reckman has also acquired special powers related to the Spirit. But over a decade ago, Colonel Reckman did not have a happy childhood."

"His mother died young and his father was an abusive alcoholic. They lived in the slums, and Reckman had to rely on social donations just to afford his school fees."

"But then, he was selected during the nationwide screening for the Super Warrior program. More than a decade later, he has become a Super Warrior, a colonel-rank officer, and a Neo-Human, having achieved transcendence beyond ordinary humans. He will become a guardian of the Starry Sky Country’s freedom and peace, and enjoy the treatment befitting a hero!"

"This is how times are changing! And so, on behalf of the government, I will now announce a decision: as the technology matures, we will conduct a nationwide selection for Super Warrior candidates every year. We will not look at background or bloodline, only talent and loyalty to the cause of freedom and peace!"

"Of course, this selection is open only to citizens of the Starry Sky Country. Perhaps you... could be the next Superhuman!"

General Norton said with a smile.

’The selection would indeed take place. But as for who would be chosen, and whether the person who emerged from the Super Warrior program would still be the same... well, that was hard to say.’

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The Starry Sky Country’s press conference caused an international uproar.

Super Warriors! Neo-Humans! Technology from the Celestial Beings! A new era for life!

These terms were deafening, stoking the most primitive desires in people’s hearts.

The reaction was strongest within the Starry Sky Country itself, where public sentiment shifted from opposition to celebration. This nationwide selection for Super Warriors seemed to offer them the hope of transcending social class.

’Unfortunately, the bait dangling so high above was not meant for ordinary fish. And even if they managed to take it, it wouldn’t necessarily be a blessing.’

Furthermore, the Starry Sky Country’s alternative interpretation of the Celestial Demon was the complete opposite of Donghua Country’s official explanation. With the Starry Sky Country’s covert push, the international media almost unanimously turned their guns on Donghua Country.

They accused Donghua Country of irresponsible and inhumane experiments, of disregarding its citizens’ human rights, and of treating their lives like a game.

They accused Donghua Country of endangering world peace and demanded that it immediately cease the relevant research and issue a public apology.

Donghua Country immediately responded, presenting evidence and denouncing the Starry Sky Country for turning black into white. They asserted that the Starry Sky Country’s cooperation with the Celestial Beings was a betrayal of all humanity’s interests. Their rhetoric was sharp, their stance unyielding.

Within Donghua, the Starry Sky Country’s rhetoric had a significant impact. Public opinion, which had been unified, began to waver, and discussions became polarized.

For a time, it was impossible to distinguish truth from falsehood.

Meanwhile, the nations that knew the truth of the matter did not immediately step forward to speak.

The conflict between Donghua and the Starry Sky Country, in a sense, represented a clash between two different paths.

It was a showdown between the resistance and collaborationist factions in the face of the massive threat posed by the Celestial Demon.

To speak out was to choose a side, a single move that could affect the entire situation.

The media was in an uproar while the world’s nations remained silent. Only Donghua and the Starry Sky Country traded blows, and the global situation grew increasingly precarious.

The century-long peace seemed to be developing irreparable cracks.