The UN Secretary-General personally presided over this exercise. After the representatives of various countries entered, the UN Secretary-General delivered the opening remarks.
"To combat increasingly rampant terrorism, for world peace and stability, we have gathered here to conduct a military exercise based on cooperation and mutual benefit."
"The main rules of this exercise are as follows: apart from the main island, there are over two hundred scattered islands, divided into twenty groups based on their size. Countries will be assigned by drawing lots."
"Then, each country will establish a command post on its assigned islands. When a command post is breached by the forces of another country, they will withdraw from this exercise."
While he said "withdraw," everyone understood it was a euphemism for elimination.
This was a battle between nations, and no one wanted to be the first to be eliminated.
Taking advantage of the troop entry, the highest leader of Dragon Country introduced Jing Mingqiu to the leaders of other countries with immense pride.
"This is Jing Mingqiu, the founder of the new mech structure, the chief engineer of our country's combat mechs and fire-fighting mechs, and also the chief designer of our country's one-nanometer precision lithography machine."
Upon hearing this, the venue instantly erupted in cheers, and the online world exploded.
Jing Mingqiu had indeed garnered significant attention earlier, but those lacked concrete evidence.
Now, the highest leader of the country, in front of leaders from other nations, vouched for him in the name of the entire country, providing him with support.
The reporters in the audience could not contain their excitement and raised their hands high, eager to ask Jing Mingqiu questions.
In this situation, Jing Mingqiu, following the plan, casually pointed to a reporter from Dragon Country.
The Dragon Country reporter adjusted his clothes, stood up, and asked a question everyone was curious about: "Mr. Jing Mingqiu, you have had many great inventions before. Do you have any new inventions for this military exercise?"
After speaking, the Dragon Country reporter leaned forward, trying to hand the microphone to Jing Mingqiu. The other reporters, unwilling to be outdone, also leaned forward.
Instantly, hundreds of microphones were extended, and a large collection of cameras of all sizes all focused on Jing Mingqiu.
"There's no need for all this trouble."
Jing Mingqiu glanced at the swarm of microphones before him, showing no intention of accepting them. Instead, he reached up and pressed his throat.
He activated the auxiliary mech disguised as skin, and his resonant voice instantly spread throughout the entire platform.
"I have indeed prepared a special weapon for this military exercise, but whether I will deploy it depends on whether the weapons of other countries are powerful enough."
Jing Mingqiu's words were tantamount to a provocation, and netizens from other countries instantly exploded.
"How dare a mere small Eastern country boast like this? You should first worry about surviving our air force's bombing."
"Air superiority is the most crucial aspect in modern warfare. If I recall correctly, during Dragon Country's military parade back then, they didn't have enough planes and had to fly twice."
"Twice? Isn't that just putting on a brave face? It's utterly hilarious."
Smith Lunen, having been outmaneuvered by Dragon Country, asked Atley Sam with lingering fear.
"General, how do you plan to respond to Dragon Country's secret weapon?"
Atley Sam waved his hand dismissively, "Secret weapon? If I'm not mistaken, it's most likely a special mech they've developed."
"As I said before, mechs have long been obsolete. No matter how they modify them, they're just oversized toys. Even if they manage to make them fly, they probably won't even be able to catch our exhaust fumes."
"As for long-range attacks, as I've said, their radar is incapable of even detecting our stealth fighters, let alone locking onto them for an attack."
While Jing Mingqiu was being interviewed, all countries had taken their positions, and the first large-scale military exercise officially began.
At the commander's order, the combat aircraft of various countries launched their attacks first.
The beautiful country's G11 took the lead, soaring into the sky. accompanied by sonic boom clouds, its speed instantly escalated to Mach 3, disappearing from sight.
The United Commonwealth followed suit, with the Royal Air Force's top-tier combat aircraft taking off fully armed.
Next were the combat aircraft from Bear Country, Sakura Country, and Germany and Italy...
Finally, Dragon Country's fifth-generation fighter, the Qiang Jun No. 7, appeared.
The netizens of other countries burst into laughter upon seeing this. The people of Dragon Country, witnessing this, felt their spirits wane, yet they remained defiant.
"It's just a fast start. War isn't a race. Speed isn't useful; combat capability is what matters."
Atley Sam sneered, seeing this, "Such tough talk. Then let them see who the true masters of the sky are."
"The global order needs to be redefined. We have been too lenient with Dragon Country all these years, and also with our allies in East Asia, Western Europe, and North Africa. They have also become a bit presumptuous."
"It's time to teach them a lesson and let them know who sets the rules in this world."
"Transmit my order: shoot down all of Dragon Country's combat aircraft, then carpet bomb them, and obliterate their mechs and their command center."
Following Atley Sam's command, thirteen beautiful country fighter jets, in a echelon formation, launched an attack on Dragon Country's fighters.
Dragon Country's fighter pilots resisted desperately, but the aircraft's performance was too poor. After barely downing one and heavily damaging another, Dragon Country's fighters were regretfully withdrawn.
Atley Sam was surprised by the ferocity of Dragon Country's pilots. Despite such a significant gap in hard power, they managed to take down a G11 fighter, ruining his goal of a perfect victory.
"Transmit my order," Atley Sam said, his eyes blazing with anger, "First, bomb Dragon Country's anti-aircraft positions, and then we'll play with them properly."
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
The beautiful country's combat aircraft dropped a large number of bombs. In less than ten minutes, Dragon Country's anti-aircraft positions were reduced to rubble.
"Hahaha, is that all? Where is your secret weapon? Hurry up and show it to us."
Just as Atley Sam was laughing arrogantly, a black metal cube inside Dragon Country's position suddenly moved.
After a dazzling transformation, the metal cube turned into a humanoid creature two meters tall.
"Ahem," the humanoid creature cleared its throat, and Jing Mingqiu's voice came from within, "Conventional defenses have failed. Initiating Firework Plan."
"Yes."
Soldiers in camouflage uniforms immediately sprang into action without hesitation.
As large camouflage nets were pulled away, twelve giant skyrockets were erected in neat rows.
The beautiful country's stealth fighters were patrolling Dragon Country's territory, searching for suitable targets. Suddenly, the aircraft's cockpit began flashing red lights frantically.
"Warning, warning, locked by radar, locked by radar!"