Of course, the news of the protests in the Southern Nations quickly reached China.

The Cultivation Home forum was immediately buzzing with activity.

“Fuck, brothers, did you see that? The Southern Nations’ people are going crazy again!”

“What? What? Send it over quickly, let me see!”

“Are they mad? Have they lost their minds? Look at how furious they are, each one crazier than the next. Do you think they’ll come back and ask us to pay their medical bills?”

“They must be mad, driven insane by their inability to accept reality. And it’s not just a little bit of madness!”

“I have to say, this Chen Hao really has something special!”

“I can’t believe it! He just casually punched and blew up the Southern Nations’ fleet.”

“I didn’t believe it either. I watched that video frame by frame at least 30 times, damn it. It really was just one punch!”

“Wow, you really know how to analyze!”

“I can’t take it anymore. I’ve watched it 60 times. Every time I see Brother Chen Hao’s punch hit the Southern Nations’ fleet, I get so pumped up!”

“Come on, you guys are missing the point. The coolest part was when our handsome, dashing Brother Hao shouted, ‘With a thunderous roar, here I come!’”

“No, no, I think the coolest part was the victory sign he made at the end!”

Meanwhile, Chu Yi, who was waiting for news in his office, was also shocked.

He stared at his phone screen, replaying the video over and over.

“Damn! No wonder he’s my top disciple!”

“This level of flair is off the charts! From now on, I’ll let the younger ones handle these public appearances. It creates a sense of mystery around me, and every time people see my disciples showing off, they’ll think of me. Plus, it saves me the trouble of stepping in all the time!”

Chu Yi squinted his eyes and laughed heartily.

But Old Hua and Wang Jiang hurried over at that moment.

“Mr. Chu, what are you doing…”

“Is this approach really appropriate?”

“After all, the Southern Nations’ people are constantly condemning us under the influence of public opinion. Blowing up their fleet again just gives them more reason to criticize us, doesn’t it?”

Old Hua’s eyes were filled with worry.

But Chu Yi laughed boldly and said, “Hey! Don’t worry, Old Hua! We’re just shaking the mountain to scare the tiger! The Southern Nations already know we’re pushing the national cultivation plan, and we didn’t suffer much during the natural disaster. So, the combat power of our entire country has actually increased.”

“On the other hand, the Free Nation and other Southern Nations suffered heavy losses during the disaster. Some smaller Southern Nations were even wiped out by the Alien Beasts. So, their strength is not what it used to be.”

“They can’t be as arrogant as before. We’re just taking this opportunity to give them a warning. I bet they won’t dare to cause trouble again!”

Wang Jiang nodded immediately after hearing Chu Yi’s words. He then took out his phone and played the live broadcast footage from the Southern Nations that had been sent back to China.

The Southern Nations’ media were gradually trying to shift the focus away from Chen Hao blowing up the fleet.

Old Hua nodded after watching, but the worry on his face remained.

“Sigh! It’s hard to say!”

Sure enough, just as Old Hua had predicted.

The Southern Nations’ media continued to criticize China, focusing on the destruction of their fleet.

On TV, a blonde, blue-eyed girl with a voluptuous figure twisted her body angrily, her chest heaving with rage.

“China has gone to great lengths, using every means at their disposal, to suddenly launch a sneak attack and sink our Free Nation’s fleet. This is undoubtedly a declaration of war.”

“Although our Free Nation suffered heavy losses during the natural disaster, and many of our god-gifted are guarding the void rifts,”

“I want to say, China, do you think this will scare us?”

“The citizens of our Free Nation are not cowards! Do you want to start a war?”

“We are not afraid!”

“Furthermore, I hope our fellow Southern Nations will unite once again to condemn China!”

“Because today, China destroyed our fleet, and tomorrow, they might destroy the fleets of other Southern Nations!”

“China’s wolfish ambitions are clear as day!”

“They are hoarding the national cultivation plan for their own benefit. Now that they have gained some strength, they are starting to show off!”

“Not only do they refuse to share the national cultivation plan, but they also had the audacity to sink our fleet. It’s outrageous!”

Under the emotional influence of the news anchor, media outlets from various Southern Nations began reporting, and people started striking and protesting in the streets, holding signs and shouting in front of their leaders’ residences.

William James, sitting in his office, watched the scenes on TV and the protests outside, finally letting out a sigh of relief.

“Phew—”

After regaining his composure, he slowly said to Henry Labrador.

“We underestimated them this time! I didn’t expect China to actually dare to attack.”

“But their national cultivation plan is really impressive. They’ve trained such powerful students in such a short time.”

“I really regret not listening to your advice earlier!”

“Sigh! I’m filled with regret now, General Henry Labrador!”

Henry Labrador constantly reassured William James.

“Leader, you don’t need to blame yourself. This incident happened suddenly, and none of us expected China to pull this move.”

“I suspect this idea came from either Chen Hao or Chu Yi.”

“But personally, I think it’s more likely Chu Yi!”

William James nodded in agreement.

“We must handle this matter properly. The public reaction to Chen Hao’s punch destroying the fleet is significant!”

“But you must also keep a close eye on the espionage issue.”

Henry Labrador nodded in agreement.

“Leader, rest assured! I swear to the Lord, China will suffer a heavy blow this time!”

“The national cultivation plan and Chu Yi will not come out unscathed from this beast tide!”

William James smoked a cigar, sipped red wine, and looked relaxed.

“Good, good. The future of our great Free Nation is in your hands! Don’t let me down!”

Henry Labrador nodded vigorously.

“Leader, I will not disappoint you. I will handle this matter well!”

“How dare China provoke us? Maybe in thirty years! Ha!”

Chu Yi was still patrolling North Hill High School, both to observe the students’ current strength and to wait for Chen Hao to return.

“Haha! That brat is really something! Just one damn punch to blow up that fleet?”

“I must reward him well when he gets back.”

Chu Yi muttered to himself, but then suddenly received an urgent message from Old Hua.