"Salute!"
At Yue Xiaofei's command, the Reverse Scale formation marched past the reviewing platform in perfect step.
They did not leave immediately. Instead, they formed ranks in the designated area, like a row of silent black statues radiating an intimidating pressure.
The cheers across the Military Parade Square refused to die down.
Every gaze was fixed on the young major general, as though everyone wanted to engrave his face deep in their memory.
Just then, something happened that no one had expected.
On the High Platform, Long Qianshan slowly rose to his feet.
Not only him, but Elder Xu, Xu Anbang, beside him also stood shakily, leaning on his cane.
These two pillars of the Dragon Kingdom, these two living legends who had emerged from the fires of the nation's founding, actually descended, step by step, from the reviewing platform that symbolized supreme authority, before the eyes of hundreds of thousands!
"Heavens! What are Marshal Long and Elder Xu going to do?"
"They... they're actually coming down themselves!"
The broadcast director reacted instantly, turning every camera toward the two elderly men.
The entire square fell silent at once. Everyone held their breath as they watched this historic moment.
Though Long Qianshan was advanced in years, his steps remained steady.
A guard carefully supported Xu Anbang.
The two elderly men crossed the red carpet in front of the reviewing platform and walked straight to the Reverse Scale formation standing at attention, stopping before Yue Xiaofei.
Seeing the two old marshals approach in person stirred something in Yue Xiaofei's heart. He immediately straightened and gave another impeccable military salute.
"Greetings, chiefs!"
Long Qianshan studied the young, resolute face before him, his aged eyes filled with pride and emotion.
He raised his hand and gently patted Yue Xiaofei's shoulder. His voice was quiet,