The defense of Yan Jing lasted for a long time. During this period, not only the people of the entire country were paying attention to the development of the battle, but even countries around the world, as long as they could be contacted, were all paying attention to the battle of this world superpower. The number of zombies was nearly two hundred million, and during this period, they also encountered air raids and plagues. It can be said that this was an unprecedented battle in history. If the human side failed, the entire world would lose confidence in fighting zombies.
However, when Yan Jing announced the news of victory, countries that were still cautiously observing sent congratulatory messages. Especially the Southeast Asian countries, which were closest to China and the first to receive support, were now enthusiastically congratulating and requesting support from the great power.
The outbreak of the zombie virus had directly changed the world order. The capitalist countries in North America could no longer influence the situation in Southeast Asia. The small countries in Southeast Asia were also very clear about this, so they changed their strategies and began to fawn over the great Eastern power.
In addition, the Korean Peninsula and the island nation to the east also congratulated, and requested support. The Korean Peninsula was very humble and courteous in its wording. In this precarious era of the apocalypse, the Korean Peninsula was very clear that without the protection of a great power, they were nothing. No matter how strong their soft power was in the past, zombies would not care. Zombies would not watch beautiful girls twist their waists on stage; they would only pounce and tear them apart.
On the contrary, the island nation quickly organized its army, clearing zombies while researching zombies and various weapons. Towards neighboring countries, the island nation proposed trade. The island nation needed to import food and weapons, and in return, they would provide chips, cars, and even silver.
Undercurrents were surging internationally, while Shen Feng and his group became the center of attention. Every move they made affected the whole situation. Shen Feng and other ability users were the key figures who directly changed the course of the battle. How could they not be noticed? For a time, countless people were inquiring about Shen Feng's past.
Some reporters in Rong Cheng even directly found Shen Yu. They learned that Shen Yu was Shen Feng's sister and that to understand Shen Feng, they had to start with his sister. No matter what information they could get, it could be sensationalized.
The reporters found Shen Yu and wanted to ask about Shen Feng. Shen Yu smiled and said, "Please do not blindly praise. All information should be listened to from official sources. Although I am Shen Feng's sister, I cannot speak carelessly. Therefore, you should ask others."
After speaking, Shen Yu quickly broke out of the reporters' encirclement. It was then that the reporters discovered that Shen Yu was an evolved person, and her physical fitness far surpassed that of ordinary people.
The reporters wanted to chase Shen Yu, but they couldn't catch up at all. It was impossible for ordinary people to catch up with evolved people, let alone with reporters carrying cameras and other equipment.
Unable to interview Shen Yu, the reporters finally inquired everywhere and found Shen Feng's childhood friends and classmates, and even Shen Feng's teachers. They all began to interview Shen Feng about his childhood. In order to capture people's attention, any news related to Shen Feng was very important.
In the Three Gorges area, General Chen Yide looked at the battle report in his hand and smiled as he read, "I never expected it, I really never expected it. Shen Feng has indeed done such a remarkable thing. It seems that ability users are always beyond the level of ordinary people."
Ke Yiming was beside him, took the battle report, and began to read. As he read, he said, "Shen Feng's action this time was very brilliant, but without the cooperation of the Ability User Administration, the decapitation operation would not have been so smooth. However, the media only reports on Shen Feng. What is the reason for this?"
Ke Yiming felt it was unfair. It was a victory achieved by everyone fighting together, but everyone was rushing to report on Shen Feng's news, which was a bit biased. Why not tell everyone's deeds in detail? Should people from our Ability User Administration be ignored?
General Chen explained, "It is said that the time of return to the city was different. Shen Feng was the first to leave the city and the first to return. So, after the zombie tide collapsed, the only person the reporters could find to interview was Shen Feng. Besides, Shen Feng is the organizer of the operation, so it is also appropriate to report on him."
Ke Yiming shrugged and said, "It doesn't matter. I just hope we can get enough soldiers to clean up the fish in the Yangtze River. It is said that dragons have appeared in the Yangtze River, eating people everywhere, and fishermen dare not go fishing."
General Chen was very happy at this time and said seriously, "As long as the zombies are dealt with and the mutated beasts are dealt with, then the world will be peaceful. No matter what kind of mutated beast it is, it cannot stop guns and cannons!"
A real victory was undoubtedly inspiring, especially in this precarious era. No one knew what dangers would appear in the apocalypse, nor did they know if peaceful and tranquil days could be restored in the future.
After the victory in Yan Jing, countless people dispelled their worries. Nearly two hundred million zombies attacked Yan Jing, but ultimately failed to win. At this time, more than half of the northern region was free of zombies. Would it not be a simple matter to recapture the south next?
Shen Feng quickly returned to the base. He wanted to find Yang Chang and Lu Xian to see how the spoils of war were, but neither of them had returned yet.
It was not until the evening that more than twenty ability users crept back to Yan Jing. During the day, they were chased by zombies and had to flee into the mountains. After finding a way out in the mountains, they quietly returned. When they returned, they dared not make a sound, especially since they had done something shady behind the scenes. If their superiors found out, they would definitely be ordered to write self-criticisms.
When Lu Xian and Yang Chang placed the ten zombie king heads in front of Shen Feng, Shen Feng couldn't stop smiling. With so many spoils of war, couldn't they cultivate twenty ability users?
"You did a great job. When we get back to Yuzhou, just say what good things you want," Shen Feng immediately made a promise to fulfill the reward when they returned home.
Lu Xian waved his hand and smiled, "It's a small matter. Just open a channel for me. I'm about to embark on the path of a musician!"
Lu Xian had not forgotten the promise Shen Feng had made earlier. Now he hoped Shen Feng would fulfill his promise. As long as he was given his own radio station, he could broadcast his songs every day.
Yang Chang also thought about it and said seriously, "City Lord, as long as you don't object to me marrying a few wives, that's enough."
Shen Feng shrugged indifferently and said, "Why should I object? If you want to marry, then marry!"
Shen Feng did not intend to interfere in other people's families. After all, after the apocalypse descended, many strong individuals had three wives and four concubines, and the authorities did not pay much attention to these matters. He did not need to bother so much.
Yang Chang cautiously glanced around, making sure no one was eavesdropping, and then whispered, "City Lord, we will also keep your relationship with Miss Chu a secret. However, there are no airtight walls in the world. I don't object to you marrying Miss Chu, but for the deputy city lord, we can't help you anymore."
It turned out that Yang Chang asked such a question because he was worried that Shen Feng would object. If Shen Feng himself felt unbalanced and only allowed monogamy, then his dream would be dashed.
Shen Feng's face stiffened, and he nodded awkwardly. He suddenly thought of Chu Chaoyan's problem. If his senior sister found out, she would probably be furious. It was no wonder Yang Chang asked him not to object to polygamy, as he was worried about his own imbalance.
Chu Chaoyan also found Shen Feng. She encountered several groups of reporters trying to enter the base for interviews today, and immediately discovered the problem. She quickly said to Shen Feng, "In the future, when those reporters interview you, you must be very careful with your answers. I always feel that these people want to create a god."
"Create a god? What are you talking about? I can become a god?" Shen Feng suspected he had misheard.
Chu Chaoyan whispered to Shen Feng, "The people of this country like to create gods. As long as someone is outstanding, people below will spontaneously worship them and regard the outstanding person as a god. Once the faith collapses, these people will trample on them. Therefore, you must be very careful with your words in the future."
Shen Feng thought about it and smiled, "It's okay, it's okay. It's good to be worshipped as a god by others. It's a good thing to have people worship you wherever you go, isn't it?"
Chu Chaoyan quickly advised, "Don't think like that. Even a small accumulation can sink a ship, and a multitude of light things can break a sleeve. The wind will surely destroy the tree that stands out from the forest. At this time, you still need to maintain a stable mindset and take steady steps."
Shen Feng nodded and said, "Alright, I know. I will humbly deal with the reporters. I just don't know what kind of rewards we who have made contributions will receive."
In fact, some people were indeed unhappy with Shen Feng and others suddenly gaining so much fame, especially the people from the Heavenly Selection Bureau. They were all ability users and had fought desperately in the battle. Clearly, everyone had done similarly, but all the fame went to Shen Feng and the Ability User Administration. Anyone would be unhappy with this.
Gong Changfa sat in his chair, thinking more and more angrily. Finally, he slammed the table and said, "No, we must let Shen Feng and the others know their place. We can't let them continue to be arrogant."
At this time, more than twenty ability users from the Heavenly Selection Bureau gathered in a room. This was a courtyard house in Yan Jing City, antique and elegantly decorated. The people living here were naturally wealthy and noble, but for the many young people present, a small room was nothing.
"Captain, you can't stand the arrogance of the Ability User Administration. What can you do? After all, the zombie kings were killed by them, and the battle situation was changed by them. None of us participated. How can we compete for fame?" someone said helplessly, leaning back in his chair and drinking tea, feeling helpless about the current situation.
Gong Changfa sneered and said to everyone, "Compete for fame? No need to compete. We will give them fame. We will praise them highly. The higher we praise them, the harder they will fall! Haven't they become heroes? Let's praise them even more, and when we make our move, let them fall hard!"
Gong Changfa was very intelligent. He knew that Shen Feng and his group were currently in the spotlight. If they confronted them directly, they would definitely not be their match. However, there was a saying that it was easy to dodge an open spear but difficult to guard against a hidden arrow. Straightforward moves were always easy to spot, but actions in the dark were very easy to succeed.
The people from the Heavenly Selection Bureau were stunned when they heard Gong Changfa's plan, but then they all laughed. Indeed, if they couldn't steal their limelight head-on, they would use the method of "praising to death." How could they stab them in the back? Of course, it was to stand behind them first!
Therefore, the people from the Heavenly Selection Bureau began to contact their connections and let the media hype them up. They were in the spotlight, so let them be in the spotlight for a few more days, let more people recognize them, and then at the appropriate time, just one mistake would ruin their reputation!
If they just fell to the ground, it would be nothing, as long as they could get up, and no one around would care. But if they were lifted high by everyone and then brutally thrown to the ground, everyone would laugh at the person who fell. Such a huge psychological gap was difficult for most people to bear.
And the Heavenly Selection Bureau wanted to do just that: praise a group of people who suddenly gained attention, and then when they were comfortably enjoying the praise and admiration of others, suddenly reveal their flaws and collapse their image. In this way, they would not be able to withstand the pressure themselves.
"First fame, then ruin. Such a feeling must be very good," Gong Changfa whispered, "Don't blame me for being ruthless. Blame yourselves for blocking my way!"
Gong Changfa himself dreamed of achieving great deeds. He also hoped to become a hero praised by others, just like his ancestors, to become an object of support for everyone. This feeling must be wonderful, and anyone who blocked his way would die!