boyutpedia Chapter 178 The Birth of Dragon Scales and Phoenix Feathers
Chapter 178 The Birth of Dragon Scales and Phoenix Feathers
On the second day of the war, the interstellar invasion, which had lasted a full day and night, ended at an incredible speed.
The war destroyed one Taotie flagship, two escort ships, several small assault ships, and all combat personnel of the Taotie fleet.
On the other hand, China suffered very little loss, mainly because Glenn had taken precautions in advance.
All ordinary soldiers were protected by tanks and armored vehicles, and no deaths occurred.
Later, under the encirclement and annihilation of powerful combat units such as the First Legion of the Defense Department, all the Taotie warriors were killed and eliminated.
This first interstellar invasion of Earth ended in a great victory for China, and the impact of this war caused a huge uproar on the international stage.
Various calls for cooperation began to emerge, including demands for China to release war intelligence, but China showed no interest in responding at all.
Future wars will only be more brutal than this; how can we easily expose their trump cards? Wouldn't that be directly telling the enemy?
It should be noted that this battle was merely the vanguard fleet of the Taotie, not their main fleet.
Nevertheless, China, upholding the spirit of a shared future for the world, publicly disclosed various information about the Taotie, allowing them to prepare in advance.
The gluttonous beasts won't just set their sights on China; other easy targets are just as tempting.
Inside the room at the Angel International Building, besides Glenn, there were three men and three women. They were the two captains of the First Legion, Lin Ying and Guan Donglin, and the other four were their respective squad leaders, the kind who served as personal guards.
As for Sun Wukong and Lena, they had already gathered the Super Soldier Corps and returned to the Giant Hero, as the war here no longer needed them.
Glenn stayed in Tianhe City because he wanted to see the super soldier legion he had created.
He was very satisfied with this first battle, so he should meet them and reward them with something! Otherwise, wouldn't he, as the commander-in-chief, be too stingy?
"Are you Captain Guan Donglin and Captain Lin Ying?"
Glenn looked at the tall and imposing Guan Donglin and the dashing short-haired beauty Lin Ying in front of him, and asked with a smile. Actually, Glenn had also read their information. He said that when it was time to play dumb, one should play dumb and give one's subordinates a chance to perform.
"Yes, sir!"
The two immediately straightened their backs and replied, their faces showing some excitement. The person in front of them was the only mythical figure in their hearts, so they couldn't help but be excited!
You can tell just by looking at the other four people.
"Hehe! Don't be so reserved, relax a bit. We're about the same age, so let's not use the old methods, let's do it all!"
As he said this, Glenn secretly added in his mind: "If the five thousand years of time travel don't count."
"Okay, Chief."
The group of people, being sensible, obediently sat down.
Seeing them like this, Glenn looked at the others and asked with a smile:
"Aren't you going to introduce yourself?"
The gentle tone of his voice made it impossible to sense the imposing presence one would expect from someone in a high position.
"what?"
The others were completely bewildered, but under the frantic winks of their captain, they nervously began to explain:
"Commander, my name is Zhao Yunfei, and I am the captain of the first squad of the male soldiers' battalion."
"Commander, my name is Duan Hongkang, and I am the captain of the second squad of the male soldiers' battalion."
After the male soldiers finished speaking, it was the female soldiers' turn. They introduced themselves in turn:
"Commander, my name is Meng Xueyi, and I am the captain of the first squad of the female soldiers' battalion."
"Commander, my name is Lou Yingying, and I am the captain of the second squad of the female soldiers' battalion."
After listening for a while, Glenn frowned slightly.
Seeing his appearance, everyone felt something was wrong. What was going on?
Glenn, oblivious to their expressions, thought for a moment, then looked at them and said:
"These names, 'Male Soldiers Battalion' and 'Female Soldiers Battalion,' sound rather unpleasant! Let's change them!"
Everyone was taken aback, but they didn't think anything of it; they used to refer to themselves by their numbers! They didn't care much about such things.
Seeing their behavior, Glenn knew what was going on. That's how the military and political system works; everything is about simplicity and clarity, and they don't bother with fancy titles. After all, there are too many people to remember them all.
After thinking for a moment, Glenn made up his mind and said to them:
"Now that they've become super soldiers, they should have their own unique title, one that distinguishes them from ordinary soldiers."
After all, the future of China will need you to protect it, and a resounding name will help spread your fame far and wide.
Upon hearing this, everyone's faces lit up with joy, but they still shouted:
"Why should a warrior care about worldly fame and fortune?"
"Alright, alright, this isn't a big deal. What's yours is yours, and no one can take it from you. Let me think about it!"
Glenn suddenly found their stubbornness and rigid adherence to reason annoying. Wouldn't it be better if they were more ordinary?
An impatient remark completely startled them, and for a moment, a fine bead of sweat appeared on their foreheads.
After thinking for a while, Glenn's eyes lit up and he said:
"Let's call them Dragon Scales and Phoenix Feathers! Male soldiers will be called Dragon Scales, and female soldiers will be called Phoenix Feathers. We hope that these two auspicious protective measures can protect our great Chinese family as we protect ourselves."
Upon hearing this, the two captains' eyes lit up, and a hint of joy welled up in their hearts.
This symbolism alone is enough to highlight their importance, how could they not be overjoyed?
After understanding the implications, the group suddenly stood up and saluted Glenn, saying:
"Please rest assured, sir, we will certainly not let the country down."
Glenn nodded in satisfaction. This name sounded much better and more sophisticated than the previous one.
"Alright, I didn't call you here for this. You performed very well in this war."
Here, I reward merit and punish wrongdoing, so you can tell me what you want! If I can do it, I'll find a way to fulfill your request.
Glenn stated directly the purpose of bringing them here, which included encouraging them, since the future war would not be able to do without their participation, and given their status as super soldiers, they should be treated specially!
Captains Lin Ying and Guan Donglin looked at each other in disbelief. Was this really the kind of treatment they were being given?
But the next moment, they said seriously:
"Soldiers should not dream of rewards. It is our duty to defend the country and the people. We do not ask for special treatment."
"Alright! Alright! Don't give me that crap. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, so think carefully!!"
Glenn was getting impatient; these guys were such a nuisance.
They fell silent for a moment, unsure of what to say; the commander seemed a little angry!
Just as the atmosphere became awkward, Meng Xueyi, who had been silent all along, hesitated and whispered:
"Um...I think..."
Before she could even speak, she was glared at by Lin Ying, the captain of the Phoenix Feather Brigade.
The next moment, Meng Xueyi shrank her neck and stopped talking.
Glenn was a little unhappy when he saw this.
We finally found someone who dared to speak up, and you scared them back like that? That's unacceptable!
Then Glenn spoke directly:
"Oh! Meng Xueyi, tell me, don't hold back, would I, the commander, lie to you?"
Meng Xueyi, who was directly named, was taken aback, not expecting her superior to say such a thing.
He glanced cautiously at his captain, gritted his teeth, and said:
"Well, sir, I don't ask for anything else, I just want to have a good weapon."
In this war, I discovered that, given our current physical capabilities, close-quarters combat is far more effective than firearms against those powerful aliens.
After all, alien armor is strong enough to withstand our gunfire, but melee weapons are a different story. If they're sharp enough, they might even be able to cut through their armor. So I want to own a sharp weapon.
The reason Meng Xueyi said this was mainly because of her family background. She came from an ancient martial arts family, so she was proficient in all kinds of weapons from a young age.
Previously, due to her physical limitations, some of her family's martial arts techniques were ineffective. But now, things are different. After becoming a super soldier, her understanding of martial arts has reached a new level, almost like a complete transformation.
Her close-combat prowess is terrifying, which is why, despite her relatively low marksmanship, she is still able to serve as the captain of the first squad of the Phoenix Feather Brigade.