Above the War Base by the Yangtze River, a pitch-black Smart Fighter Jet flew in and landed on the base's airstrip.
The hatch opened, and Chen Yuan stepped out with a pack on his back. He saw Li Dawei personally leading a group over to welcome him. "Welcome back, our great hero."
Caught off guard by the praise, Chen Yuan pointed at himself with a stunned expression. "Great hero? Are you talking about me?"
"Of course!" Li Dawei beamed. "You held a strategic location alone, killed hundreds of thousands of sea Monsters, and stopped the beast tide's assault. With such tremendous merit, if you aren't a hero, who else would dare claim that title?"
"Regarding your battle record, I've already reported it to the Limit Dojo. They're still calculating your contributions, but there were simply too many Monsters, so it'll take some time." Li Dawei's expression turned serious. "This Wilderness Zone Reclamation Plan was an enormous success. Not only did we clear out most of the land Monsters, we also crushed the sea Monsters' counterattack. Chen Yuan, you completed this mission exceptionally well."
"Based on the military's assessment of your merits, we've decided to award you the status of a 'Four-Star Hero.' The corresponding certificate and medal will be completed within three days."
"Also, I am now formally transferring ownership of this King-Level Smart Fighter Jet to you." As Li Dawei spoke, he directly used his optical brain to complete the transfer of authorization.
The sudden flood of honors and rewards caught Chen Yuan off guard. Fortunately, his composure was now extraordinary, so he did not show too much excitement. He merely smiled modestly and said, "You flatter me. I do not deserve such praise."
"Oh, what do you mean, you don't deserve it? You earned all of this." Li