Novel11 #550 - Frog's Tongue
#550 - Frog's Tongue
On this land, newly baptized, soaring dragons and colossal sea beasts were all awestruck by this grand feat. Some prostrated themselves, others roared, each expressing their respect and loyalty to Li Chengfeng in their own way.
An unprecedented sense of unity arose between heaven and earth, transcending races and boundaries, jointly witnessing this magnificent chapter of courage, sacrifice, and rebirth.
From then on, Tianmo City was no longer a place of past gloom but became a cradle of new hope. Every living being found their place here, weaving together a more glorious future.
At this moment, everyone's hearts turned to him, young and old rejoiced, and Li Chengfeng's figure appeared even taller in their eyes.
He witnessed an unprecedented miracle—the Dragon race, the Sea Beast race, the monks of the Dizang Temple, the various human races attached to the land, and even the natives of the extreme west, all closely connected and integrated because of common beliefs and ideals.
This victory was not only a military triumph but also a victory of the heart and will, marking the beginning of a new era.
Li Chengfeng, this wise man, stood among the crowd, filled with emotion.
He knew that all these achievements were inseparable from one person's silent dedication and sacrifice.
So, he announced loudly, "Today's victory is the result of united efforts, but the most crucial factor is the strength of one person.
He is Leng Jiao'ao, who was once misunderstood as a traitor, but in fact, he is a wise and brave man among us, Sima Jiao'ao.
He endured humiliation and hardship, tasted bitterness, and went deep into the Fire Demon race, all for today's decisive battle.
I, Li Chengfeng, am willing to clear his name and let the world know that he is not Leng Jiao'ao but Sima Jiao'ao, who has returned to glory!"
As soon as these words came out, the audience was in an uproar, followed by thunderous applause and cheers.
Sima Jiao'ao, this former "traitor," now with tears in his eyes, strode forward with endless gratitude and excitement, kneeling before Li Chengfeng.
His voice was firm and powerful: "Subordinate Sima Jiao'ao, pays respects to the Commander-in-Chief!
In this battle, I was able to use my abilities to the fullest because of your trust, killing the elite of the Fire Demon race, disintegrating the evil Dragon race's conspiracy, and reducing our army's casualties to the lowest level.
This honor is not my own, but the result of all the soldiers' efforts.
But I, Jiao'ao, will remember the Commander-in-Chief's kindness in my heart and will repay it with the rest of my life!"
Li Chengfeng looked pleased when he heard this. He knew Sima Jiao'ao's loyalty and talent, so he generously rewarded him: "Your contribution deserves a reward! I will bestow upon you various rare resources and elixirs, and I will give you ten thousand high-grade spirit stones as encouragement.
However, you have a great sense of righteousness and are willing to return what you have gained to the extreme west. This kind of mind is admirable.
From now on, you will be the Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the extreme west, working with me to develop and lead this place to prosperity!"
Sima Jiao'ao knelt again, his gratitude overflowing. "Thank you for your kindness, Commander-in-Chief! Jiao'ao will definitely live up to your expectations and devote all my efforts to the construction of the extreme west, so that this land will be rejuvenated and become a shining pearl on the Xuan Guang Continent!"
With Sima Jiao'ao's oath, everyone under the stage was excited. They saw hope and the future.
And the Sima family, those clansmen who had been hiding their names and silently guarding, also stood up at this moment, standing in rows, their eyes bright, as if they were announcing to the world: Li Chengfeng's arrival brought them a new life and unprecedented opportunities and possibilities.
Li Chengfeng looked around at this land that was boiling with victory, and his heart was full of expectations for the future.
He knew that everyone who had worked hard for this battle deserved to be remembered and rewarded.
So, he continued the ceremony of awarding titles, his voice firm and warm.
"Next, let us welcome Leng Xiaoyao." With Li Chengfeng's call.
Leng Xiaoyao, this young man who was born in the Fire Demon race but had a great sense of righteousness, strode forward and knelt respectfully on the ground, his voice full of sincerity: "This sinful subject, Leng Xiaoyao, pays respects to the Commander-in-Chief!"