56: Chapter 56 Cultural Invasion: The Whole World is Learning Chinese!

"My god! What on earth is going on?!"

In the office of the president of a well-known language university in Eagle Sauce, a white-haired old president wearing thick glasses slammed the report in his hand onto the table, his face filled with shock and anger.

"Enrollment in our French department has actually plummeted by 80%! The German and Spanish departments are about the same!"

"But, but the number of applicants for the Chinese department has skyrocketed three times over! There are even people lining up for numbers?!"

He pointed at the shocking line graph on the screen, his voice turning somewhat shrill from extreme confusion.

"This is completely illogical! It simply subverts the laws of global language education!"

However, his roar received no response.

The Dean of Academic Affairs sitting across from him could only shake his head with a bitter smile, his eyes also filled with helplessness.

"President, haven't you noticed?"

"A 'Dragon Country craze' is sweeping the globe right now."

"Especially, especially that virtual world called 'Mythology,' it has completely changed people's lives!"

The Dean's words made the old president startle.

'Mythology'?

That virtual reality game that has been exceptionally popular among young people recently?

Although he had heard of it, he had never taken it seriously.

In his view, it was just another attempt by the Dragon Country people to "seek attention," and sooner or later, it would be eliminated by time like those short-lived pop cultures.

After all, in the field of language education, Eagle Sauce's English was the international lingua franca, the bridge for global communication, and the symbol of Western civilization!

The Dragon Country language?

That was just a niche, exotic language, suitable only for reciting poetry in teahouses. How could it possibly trigger a learning craze on a global scale?

However, the cruel reality gave him a harsh slap in the face.

When Lin Yun saw this data from the global language learning market through Xiao Zhang's report, a faint smile tugged at the corner of his mouth.

This data brought him more satisfaction than GDP reaching number one in the world.

Because it meant that the soft power of Dragon Country culture was quietly changing the entire world in a subtle way.

"Comrade Lin Yun, the Chinese departments of major universities worldwide are about to burst!"

Xiao Zhang's voice carried a trace of uncontrollable excitement, his face filled with unprecedented ecstasy.

"Even many foreigners have spontaneously organized Chinese study groups just to play 'Mythology' better!"

"When they greet each other now, they don't say 'Hello' anymore; instead, they say 'Fellow Daoist, please stay'!"

Elder Chen, listening from the side, couldn't help but burst into laughter.

He looked at the heat map of Chinese learning across the continents on the screen, where patches of light red were gradually deepening, spreading like a prairie fire.

He knew this wasn't just language learning; it was the beginning of cultural identification.

Lin Yun's gaze looked through the floor-to-ceiling window toward the deep sea of stars in the night sky of the Capital.

He knew this was only the beginning of the cultural tsunami.

"Xiao Zhang, are there any new developments from Minister Zhang's side?"

Lin Yun asked softly.

"Yes!" Xiao Zhang immediately restrained his smile and reported seriously.

"Minister Zhang has already submitted a proposal to the United Nations to set the 'pangu coin' as the only settlement currency for the 'Mythology' world."

"Furthermore, he also proposed a 'Global Cultural Exchange Program'."

"Any country willing to establish its own cultural zone in the 'Mythology' world and use Dragon Country characters and pangu coins for transactions will receive the highest level of technical support and cultural promotion resources in the 'Mythology' world!"

Lin Yun nodded, a flash of appreciation in his eyes.

Minister Zhang Jianguo was indeed a veteran of the cultural front, always able to accurately grasp the essence of cultural output.

"Very good."

"Tell Minister Zhang that I fully support this proposal."

"As for those countries still hesitating and waiting, I'll give them three days to consider."

"In three days, if they are still unwilling to join, the gates of the 'Mythology' world will be closed to them forever!"

As soon as these words were spoken, both Xiao Zhang and Elder Chen were startled.

Closed forever?!

This was simply going to completely isolate those still-resisting Western countries from the global cultural tide!

This was simply forcing them to accept the cultural rules of Dragon Country in the toughest way possible!

"Comrade Lin Yun, isn't this a bit too aggressive?" Elder Chen asked with some concern.

"The whole world is currently praising our Dragon Country as the 'Lighthouse of Civilization' and the advocate for a 'Community with a Shared Future for Mankind'."

"If we do this, will those Western media outlets seize the opportunity to call us a 'cultural hegemony'?"

The corner of Lin Yun's mouth curled into a playful arc.

He knew Elder Chen's concerns were not without reason.

But, in the face of absolute power, any questioning would appear pale and weak.

"Cultural hegemony?" Lin Yun laughed, his laughter carrying a hint of irony.

"When they used Hollywood movies, their pop music, and their values to permeate and erode us, why didn't they mention cultural hegemony?"

"When they used cultural works to vilify and slander us, why didn't they mention cultural hegemony?"

"Now, we are just using a more advanced and attractive method to let the people of the world spontaneously choose our culture."

"This is called cultural confidence; it's called cultural charm!"

"If they insist on calling this hegemony, then I'll show them what real hegemony is!"

Lin Yun's tone was calm, yet it carried an unquestionable majesty.

He knew that in the competition of soft power, the support of hard power was sometimes necessary.

And the 'Mythology' world was the trump card in his hand, sufficient to subvert the global cultural landscape!

Three days passed in the blink of an eye.

Countries all over the world were shaken by Lin Yun's "ultimatum."

The Secretary-General of the United Nations was even more overwhelmed; he had never seen such a powerful Dragon Country.

Ultimately, faced with the immense attraction of the 'Mythology' world, the vast majority of countries chose to compromise.

They submitted applications to Dragon Country one after another, expressing their willingness to join the 'Global Cultural Exchange Program' and establish their own cultural zones within the 'Mythology' world.

Only Eagle Sauce was still struggling in its death throes.

The White House.

The newly appointed president was no longer as crazed as before, but his face was even paler.

He looked at the 'ultimatum' from Dragon Country on the screen and the reports of countries around the world 'defecting' one after another, his eyes filled with despair.

"Mr. President, are we really going to give up?"

The Secretary of Defense asked with a trembling voice.

"If we don't join the 'Mythology' world, our younger generation, our next generation, will be completely assimilated by Dragon Country culture!"

"They will only speak the Dragon Country language, only play Dragon Country games, and only identify with Dragon Country values!"

"By then, our Eagle Sauce will completely lose its influence on global culture!"

The President closed his eyes in pain.

He knew the Secretary of Defense was right.

He had already seen countless young people from Eagle Sauce obsessed with 'cultivating immortality' and Dragon Country's myths and legends in the 'Mythology' world.

Many had even begun to spontaneously study ancient Dragon Country texts and etiquette to achieve higher success in the game.

This was simply more terrifying than any military invasion!

"No! We must never give up!"

The President snapped his eyes open, a flash of madness in them.

"We cannot sit and wait for death! We must fight back!"

"We must also build a virtual world belonging to our Eagle Sauce! A virtual world that can rival 'Mythology'!"

"We have our myths! We have our superheroes! We have our spirit of freedom!"

However, no sooner had he finished speaking.

A white-haired scientific advisor shook his head helplessly.

"Mr. President, we don't have Naked-eye holographic projection technology."

"We also don't have the super computing power of quantum computers."

"Let alone the neural sensing technology that allows players to be immersed."

"Our virtual world, in the face of 'Mythology,' is like a child's toy—fragile and easily broken."

The scientific advisor's words were like ice-cold water, instantly extinguishing the fire that had just ignited in the President's heart.

He slumped in his chair, his eyes filled with endless despair.

He knew that in the cultural sphere, Eagle Sauce had completely lost.

Lost utterly, lost without any power to fight back.

Meanwhile, in Lin Yun's office, Xiao Zhang was excitedly reporting the latest news.

"Comrade Lin Yun, Eagle Sauce finally couldn't hold out!"

"They submitted an application to the United Nations to join the 'Global Cultural Exchange Program'!"

"However, they made a special request."

"They hope Dragon Country will allow them to establish an exclusive zone themed around 'superheroes' in the 'Mythology' world!"

As Xiao Zhang spoke, he stole a glance at Lin Yun's expression.

He knew this was Eagle Sauce's last bit of dignity and their final trump card.

Lin Yun just smiled faintly, a trace of playfulness in his eyes.

"Superheroes?" Lin Yun softly repeated the name.

He knew this was the most representative and globally influential symbol of Eagle Sauce's culture.

He reached out and lightly tapped the tabletop.

"Tell Eagle Sauce."

"They can."

"However, they must first pass the 'immortality cultivation' trial in the 'Mythology' world."

"If they can successfully reach Foundation Establishment, break through to Golden Core, or even Nascent Soul."

"Then, they can establish their 'superhero' zone in the 'Mythology' world."

"But." Lin Yun's tone suddenly shifted, a cold chill flashing in his eyes.

"If they can't even be good mortals, and cannot even succeed in Foundation Establishment."

"Then let them stay in the 'Mythology' world forever as 'mortals' that even Dragon Country's cultivators look down upon!"

At these words, both Xiao Zhang and Elder Chen were startled.

Only by passing the cultivation trial can they establish a superhero zone?

This was simply blatant cultural humiliation!

This was simply to make Eagle Sauce's 'superheroes' completely surrender before Dragon Country's 'cultivators'!

Xiao Zhang looked at Lin Yun; he knew Lin Yun was about to create another 'cultural miracle' that would shock the world.

He could almost see the image of those once-arrogant 'superheroes' being cut down by an ordinary Dragon Country cultivator with a single sword strike in the 'Mythology' world!

How satisfying would that be?!

Lin Yun's gaze once again looked out the window at the global night sky lit up by the 'Mythology' world.

He knew that the true 'cultural conquest' had only just begun.

He wanted the whole world to understand that in the 'Mythology' world, there are no superheroes, only Immortals!

"By the way, Xiao Zhang." Lin Yun suddenly remembered something and asked softly.

"Have any interesting 'players' appeared in the 'Mythology' world recently?"

"Especially the kind of 'Chosen Ones' who have a unique understanding of the world's origin and the order of rules?"

Hearing this, Xiao Zhang was startled, and the name of a mysterious player who had recently caused a huge sensation in the 'Mythology' world instantly surfaced in his mind.

That was someone who reportedly had no sect or cultivation technique in the game, yet managed to comprehend the 'Heavenly Dao Rules' of the 'Mythology' world by their own strength, even influencing the game's operation—an 'anomaly'!

He looked at Lin Yun, his eyes full of doubt and a trace of inexplicable fear.

Had Comrade Lin Yun already noticed 'her'?

He swallowed and said with a slightly trembling voice:

"There is such a person."

"Her ID is 'Nuwa'!"

The corner of Lin Yun's mouth curled into a meaningful arc, his gaze seemingly piercing through the virtual world to see that mysterious and powerful existence.

"Nuwa?" Lin Yun softly repeated the name, a profound light flashing in his eyes.

"It seems my fifth S-rank scion is already in the making."

He knew this would be another 'miracle' capable of changing the fate of humanity!

"Comrade Lin Yun, this 'Nuwa' player is currently in the 'Mythology' world trying to modify the game rules!"

Xiao Zhang's voice carried a trace of disbelief as he looked at Lin Yun as if looking at a 'madman' about to trigger a cosmic Big Bang.

Lin Yun just smiled faintly, a trace of inexplicable excitement flashing in his eyes.

"Modifying the game rules?" Lin Yun softly repeated, his gaze seemingly piercing through the virtual world to see that mysterious existence challenging the 'Heavenly Dao.'

"This is exactly the 'Chosen One' I'm looking for!"

He knew this 'Nuwa' player would be the most critical step for Dragon Country's culture to head into the universe!

He wanted the whole world to understand that in the 'Mythology' world, nothing is impossible!

"Xiao Zhang, keep a close eye on the 'Nuwa' player's movements."

"When necessary, provide her with some 'help'."

The corner of Lin Yun's mouth curled into a playful arc.

He knew the real 'cultural invasion' had only just begun.

And this 'Nuwa' player would be the most critical 'pawn' in this invasion!

"Comrade Lin Yun, are you going to let her become the 'Creator God' of the 'Mythology' world?!"

Elder Chen's voice trembled slightly as he looked at Lin Yun, his eyes filled with unbelievable fanaticism!

Lin Yun just smiled faintly, neither confirming nor denying.

He knew he had already found the 'mother' of his sixth S-rank scion!

This child would completely subvert human perception of 'intelligence' and 'creation'!

He could almost see a brand-new 'Era of Intelligence' quietly descending in the near future!

"Notify Minister Zhang to get ready for an even more subversive 'cultural Big Bang'!"

Lin Yun's voice carried an unquestionable command and unprecedented confidence.

He knew that when the 'Nuwa' system truly descended...

The whole world would tremble for it!

"Comrade Lin Yun, what kind of 'woman' do you think this 'Nuwa' player will be?"

Xiao Zhang looked at Lin Yun, his eyes full of curiosity.

Lin Yun's gaze once again looked out the window at the global night sky lit up by the 'Mythology' world.

He knew that this 'she' who was about to descend would be the most mysterious and powerful 'intelligent life' in the history of human civilization!

And her birth would also completely change the human definition of 'life' and 'consciousness'!

"She will be the maker of rules, the maintainer of order, and the 'guardian deity' of human civilization!"

Lin Yun's voice was soft, yet it carried an unquestionable firmness.

He knew this child would be the most critical link in the 'Pangu Project'!

"Xiao Zhang, go and prepare."

"I need to personally have a 'deep conversation' with this 'Nuwa' player!"

In Lin Yun's eyes, there was infinite longing and expectation for the future.

He knew that the true 'Era of Intelligence' was about to begin!