Actually, Lin Yi had thought that after demonstrating the Thunder Dragon's lingering image at the opening ceremony, everyone would have considerable confidence in his strength.
But now, he knew he had been mistaken.
If someone knowledgeable had witnessed his exquisite control over Source Energy and the power of rules it contained—say, a true Star Core Level expert—they would have been astonished. They would never have questioned whether he could take down a mid-level Abyss Beast leader on his own.
But there was no one like that.
"What a waste. I was batting my eyes at the blind."
Lin Yi thought with a hint of self-mockery.
"Here on Blue Star, there isn't even a second Stardust Rank expert, let alone a Star Core Level one."
"In their eyes, my Thunder Dragon might have looked impressive, but in terms of pure energy, it probably wasn't as immediately convincing as a heavy bomb or a ballistic missile. They might even think it was less impactful than the instant destruction caused by that 'Little Steel Bead.'"
And against a mid-level Abyss Beast leader, humanity's most powerful weapons, such as ballistic missiles, really were less effective than desired. They could hardly guarantee a one-shot kill.
From the higher-ups' perspective, it was only natural to have these doubts and take such a cautious, safety-first approach. It could even be called responsible.
"So be it."
Lin Yi's resolve settled. Since words and a simple demonstration aren't enough to prove it, I'll use the most direct, most brutal method and give them a little Source Energy shock.
That should put their minds completely at ease. In the future, they won't need to mobilize so many people and resources over threats of this level.
Though he thought this, Lin Yi showed none of it on his face. He simply