45: Sensation across the country, fighting hero!

The ceremony to honor the fallen heroes was held in the memorial plaza behind the Eastern Front's main operations room.

The solemnity of this event was naturally of the highest standard.

All participating troops were present, standing in perfect formation. Moreover, military journalists were responsible for documenting and live-streaming the entire process.

Each time the front lines encountered a Vicious Beast tide of B-rank or higher, it would be announced to the Great Xia's interior.

This was to let the common people know that the current stable life did not come easily and should be cherished even more.

Ye Liuyun stood at the front of the queue, following Zhao Donglai.

At nine-thirty in the morning.

The plaza was already solemn, with an endless queue, not a single sound.

On both sides, perfectly aligned inspectors, wearing white gloves, held their rifles aloft.

This atmosphere immediately affected Ye Liuyun.

The nation's sharpest blade was also its strongest shield.

On the high platform in front.

Leaders of all levels from the main operations room were also in position, standing just as neatly as everyone else.

Commander Liu stood at the very front, his eyes indifferent.

"Let us observe one minute of silence for our comrades who sacrificed themselves in this Vicious Beast tide!"

Whoosh—

Everyone removed their hats and bowed their heads.

At this moment, Ye Liuyun's heart was filled with respect for those brave and fearless warriors.

At this moment, within the Great Xia.

Countless people, through various media, watched this scene and observed a moment of silence.

Among the several fronts, the Eastern Front had encountered the most violent Vicious Beast tide this time.

Therefore, the Great Xia's internal full-platform live broadcast was also focused here.

One minute later.

Commander Liu let out a long shout, "Fire the salute!"

Bang, bang, bang!

Bang, bang, bang!

Bang, bang, bang!

The gunshots ended.

Commander Liu, on the high platform, expressed his deep condolences to all the fallen warriors and simultaneously announced the compensation and benefits for this incident.

Compensation was, of course, for the families of the warriors.

In this regard, the Great Xia was very comprehensive, with all kinds of benefits readily available.

It was also a form of comfort for those who had sacrificed!

"Next, according to the commendation order issued by the Headquarters, we will commend a young combat hero.

Many people must know who he is.

He is the top scorer in the college entrance examination of a province in our Great Xia, and after the exam, he resolutely came to the front lines.

He achieved outstanding military merits in this battle, saving many lives.

He single-handedly blocked a fourth-tier Vicious Beast, making a huge contribution to the defense zone..."

Ye Liuyun's combat deeds had already been made public by the main operations room.

However, particularly detailed matters, such as the Godzilla incident, were relatively vague.

After all, the front lines were not particularly safe.

Exposing this matter, if known by someone with ulterior motives, could bring him many hidden dangers.

Many people, following Commander Liu's narration, turned their gaze towards that magnificent figure.

Not a single person showed displeasure at Ye Liuyun being praised individually.

These were all things he had genuinely accomplished.

Many leaders present, who knew the inside story, showed no abnormality whatsoever.

Everyone present knew.

But the people watching the live broadcast didn't know.

When they heard he was the top scorer in the college entrance examination, they all looked puzzled and surprised.

"Which province's top scorer?"

"The top scorer went to the front lines? And he's a combat hero? Is this real or fake!"

"That's the Commander of the Eastern Theater Command, how could it be fake."

"..."

Many people in the Great Xia were guessing at this moment who this amazing person was.

After all, this year's college entrance examination was considered Hell difficulty for the public.

Being able to pass the college entrance examination was a blessing, and yet someone went to the front lines, which was much more dangerous than the college entrance examination... At the scene.

Ye Liuyun's eyes went blank as he heard this description of himself.

Although Zhao Donglai had already informed him in advance, he hadn't said it would be on this occasion.

At the same time, Commander Liu had already read out Ye Liuyun's name on the high platform.

"Battle 95th Company's Deputy Company Commander Ye Liuyun, please come to the stage to receive your commendation!"

Ye Liuyun gently let out a breath, straightened his clothes, and strode towards the high platform.

Accompanied by countless cameras and innumerable gazes, his heart, which had been apprehensive on the battlefield, now felt a little flutter.

Online.

The moment Ye Liuyun appeared in the camera, the outside world erupted.

After all, just a month ago, Ye Liuyun had caused a stir by becoming the third-ranked national scorer in the college entrance examination, despite being from a less prominent province.

The fervor of the college entrance examination had not yet dissipated, and his name had not faded from public view.

Now, this was an even heavier blow.

"Holy cow, it's Ye Liuyun?"

"I guessed right, I guessed right, I was in the same exam room as him!"

"If it's him, it's normal, after all, this guy single-handedly took on half the Vicious Beasts in our exam room back then."

"A passionate man of the Great Xia!"

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"..."

Quancheng.

Zhao Hai and his family of three watched Ye Liuyun on the television, their eyes filled with shock.

This kid went to the front lines?

And became a combat hero?!

Zhao Yue's beautiful eyes were fixed on Ye Liuyun on the TV, unmoving. They had been wondering at their class reunion where Ye Liuyun had gone.

She never expected he had gone to the front lines.

This comparison immediately showed the difference; he had just come out of the college entrance examination and entered the even more dangerous front lines.

With such resilience and Heart-Nature, no wonder he was the top scorer of Lu Province.

At the scene.

Ye Liuyun stepped onto the high platform, his posture tall and straight, his military uniform fitting him perfectly.

Coupled with a month of combat, there was a subtle, almost imperceptible Killing Intent about him.

The image of an ultimate, steely soldier immediately appeared.

Many photographers quickly pressed their shutters.

He would be on the cover of the next military report!

This was simply excellent material for propaganda.

The beginning of a young, vibrant Genius's military career.

Ye Liuyun came before Commander Liu and saluted.

"Reporting, Commander, Deputy Company Commander Ye Liuyun of the 95th Company reports for duty!"

"What a tough man! Ye Liuyun, on behalf of the Headquarters, I present you with this commendation and simultaneously confer upon you the rank of Major. I hope that your future studies at the National Martial Arts University will be smooth sailing, and that you will contribute your strength to protecting the Great Xia!"

Commander Liu took out the Major's insignia from a red box and personally pinned it into the slot on Ye Liuyun's chest.

After the insignia was pinned on.

Commander Liu patted Ye Liuyun's shoulder.

"Keep up the good work!"

"Yes!"

Ye Liuyun stood tall and proud, a resolute expression shining in his clear, black-and-white eyes.

This moment was captured and rapidly circulated within the Great Xia.

Ye Liuyun's name once again echoed throughout the Great Xia.

At this moment, his reputation had surpassed being the first or second in the college entrance examination.

Various official agencies simultaneously reposted this photo.

The first practical combat pilot program of the college entrance examination had produced such a figure, which also indirectly aligned with official policy.

And the impact he brought was far from over.

One Ye Liuyun elevated the desire of Great Xia's youth to enlist in the military to an unprecedented level.

It all started with this photo.

After receiving his rank, Ye Liuyun returned to the ranks.

There were no lengthy speeches; this was not a place for heartfelt remarks.

Next was the commendation of warriors of all ranks.

However, these were all done orally, and Commander Liu took a full hour to conclude.

At the end of the ceremony, the names of the heroic warriors were announced.

Name after name was added to the memorial stone.

The dense names each carried an extraordinary meaning.

For the Great Xia!