This direct, forceful approach was quite effective.
After all, those present were people of status and position. They might not have even seen a chicken being killed, let alone such a scene. Suddenly having such a threatening person standing next to them made them feel completely unsafe.
The densely packed crowd below the stage fell silent, and the once noisy venue was now almost completely quiet.
Is this firepower really that strong? Not necessarily.
For example, Divine Land and the Eagle Country can definitely do it, and it's not particularly difficult.
But this ability is enough to crush 95% of the small countries on Earth Star. As we all know, apart from the five permanent members of the UN Security Council, the other countries on Earth Star basically have no industrial system. Their weapons and ammunition are basically all handmade. Just look at the scene of religious countries fighting each other. Although the fighting is indeed very exciting, there is really no weapon that can compare to Li Xingkong's skills.
While Divine Land and the Eagle Country possess the firepower to achieve this, it must be acknowledged that the striking capability and effectiveness at this distance are merely sufficient for a simple task.
Most importantly, this firepower wasn't produced by any military weaponry; it was fired by Li Xingkong himself.
This is Li Xingkong's own strength; his true power originates from within himself.
If this were the capability of a nation or an organization, then it would naturally remain to be seen; but if it's the capability of an individual, then it's quite terrifying.
After all, no matter how powerful an organization is, its mobilization of firepower still follows strict procedures. Whether or not to activate it is also decided by a group of Intelligent Brain figures. It does not depend entirely on the leader's orders. Under such circumstances, the organization will generally act more wisely.
But individuals are different. They act entirely on their own whims, without any other constraints or procedures. They see this as a very unstable factor. If they get emotional or are in a bad mood one day, the losses could be enormous.
In other words, if these representatives point their fingers at the representatives of Divine Land today and hurl insults, they might at most face online harassment tomorrow. But if they point their fingers at Li Xingkong's head and hurl insults, they might end up bleeding on the spot, or their plane back home might be punctured by flying steel bars.
"Since everyone wants to see it, I'll use a little trick to show you all what I can do. What do you all think?"
Li Xingkong his hands behind his back, as if he hadn't just made the move.
"You, you, you've committed blatant assault! I'm going to sue you in the International Court of Justice!"
The Stick Country representative was clearly the most furious, because he started it and ended up losing a satellite. Moreover, the entire incident was documented, so he has nowhere to complain when he gets back home. This is a serious matter that will be difficult to resolve.
"I'm sorry, but our Xi People does not currently recognize the legitimacy of any other nation besides Divine Land. Aren't you the same way, not recognizing our legitimacy? If no one is legitimate, what legal basis is there?"
At this point, legitimacy becomes a convenient shield; it's something that's openly discussed, and it works for both of us.
"I see you're still a little unconvinced. The demonstration just now was on a stationary target. How about I shoot at a moving target for you all to see?"
Li Xingkong around. Although most of the national representatives were silent with their heads down, a few ruthless lackeys from the Eagle Country were still staring at Li Xingkong, their eyes constantly glancing at the Eagle Country representatives, seemingly waiting for what they would say next.
"We are all civilized people, so of course we should act in a civilized manner. Welcome to Earth Star, Xi People."
At this moment, the representative from the Eagle Country spoke up, and Li Xingkong's strength was on full display. His martial prowess was indeed undeniable. The reason the representative from the Eagle Country had remained silent for so long, besides watching the show, was that he was waiting for the results of the secret meeting behind the scenes.
After all, Li Xingkong's performance on the moon and the capabilities he just displayed at the meeting far surpass Earth Star's current technological level. Moreover, the military force Li Xingkong just demonstrated did have a certain deterrent effect, so a temporary peace talk is still necessary.
For them, force doesn't necessarily require nuclear weapons to gain a foothold; the key is whether those weapons can actually hit them in battle.
There's a joke that goes like this: after having nuclear weapons, why don't countries dare to start a world war? Because once war breaks out, nuclear weapons can actually hit the politicians themselves.
They don't care about the lives of ordinary people; death is death, it's just war. But if the war threatens their lives, they'll be the first to flee.
Li Xingkong is a perfect example of that.
Even if they have the capability to drop nuclear bombs on the moon and wipe out the Xi People, they won't be able to get a proper rest as long as Li Xingkong is alive.
When two countries are at war, at least there is a main battlefield. But if it becomes a war between a country and an individual, it becomes an endless cycle of assassination and counter-assassination.
Li Xingkong's assassination skills are beyond doubt. He can easily take down a few leaders and destroy some landmark buildings by throwing a few miscellaneous objects from several kilometers away.
This kind of battle is completely thankless; even if you win, there are no benefits whatsoever.
Therefore, for people with such exceptional individual strength, the only option is to treat them well and, even if you don't get along with them, try your best not to provoke them.
After all, modern society is still largely an era of high offense and low defense. This applies to everyone, and the cost of attacking is far less than the cost of defending.
"Why didn't you do this earlier? Why were you so resistant at first and then so obsequious?"
Li Xingkong smiled and sat down.
Since the Old Eagle had spoken, his lackeys naturally obeyed obediently and became much less aggressive than before, behaving themselves obediently.
"This is the first time Earth Star has welcomed extraterrestrials. Over the next few days, we will take you to various scenic spots on Earth Star to experience Earth Star beauty and, incidentally, promote further cooperation between us."
This diplomatic incident subsided, and then routine receptions and meetings resumed.
Li Xingkong really didn't like these things. What he hated most in his life was meetings, especially those meetings that lasted for half a day, with people talking non-stop but actually doing nothing. They were a complete waste of time.
But since I'm currently playing the role of a leader, it's not appropriate to just leave like that; I can only wait a little longer.
The meeting proceeded through countless steps, and although Li Xingkong appeared to be listening, he was actually completely absorbed in his cultivation.
Finally, on behalf of the Chinese nation, we Divine Land a gift to the representatives of the Xi People.
When Li Xingkong heard that it was his business, he came to his senses and realized that it was time to exchange gifts.
The representative from Divine Land held a small, exquisitely crafted porcelain piece that was clearly no ordinary object; even half-reclined in its box, it radiated a dazzling glow.
This part has been mentioned before, and he has prepared a small gift as a return gift.