The forum was abuzz with diverse opinions.

Some claimed Fang Yu's previous victory was merely luck, asserting he had no real ability to lead troops.

Others criticized Fang Yu for hastily launching an attack, failing to seize the opponent's large Sea Ore Island, and causing war damage, suggesting he should be held accountable by the military.

Additionally, some directly tagged the official combat strength rankings, demanding Fang Yu's rank be lowered and that he be prohibited from staying in the top 20.

This is how forums work; sometimes a small ripple might bring out a wave of previously lurking naysayers.

As mocking and denouncing Fang Yu became a trend, it could very well magnify over time.

Among them were jealous individuals, similar to what happened before, with neglected people like Zhang Haiyuan, the offspring of ignored consortiums (Zhang Haiyuan appeared in Chapter 144).

Of course, the main instigators were those captains stationed at Yunjiji Island, who, during Fang Yu's conscription, lacked the courage to join the troops heading to Ijima for battle.

Led by Zhao Yuanming.

As if denouncing Fang Yu and pinning him on the pillar of shame could somehow soothe their previous cowardice and timidity.

Seeing the denunciations on the forum, many captains who went on the expedition with Fang Yu felt frustrated and angry.

Some stood up, wanting to confront Zhao Yuanming.

However, this matter involved certain military secrets that could not be disclosed until Ijima was conquered.

Thus, during confrontations, when discussing crucial points, the expedition captains could only stammer, unable to fully reveal the entire course of events.

Witnessing this, Zhao Yuanming became more aggressive, not only mocking Fang Yu but also deriding the captains who fought valiantly alongside Fang Yu but couldn't claim their deserved ranks because Kong Huaao hadn't returned to Yunjiji Island.

"Rushing into battle with Fang Yu in a hotheaded manner without considering whether this war could be won?"

Zhao Yuanming was quite smug, more radical in the forum, as if it were another world to him.

"Before setting out, failing to prepare thoroughly—wasn't the inability to capture Ijima foreseeable? Next time, can you make sure, like us, to deliberate before deciding to deploy?"

Zhao Yuanming was jubilant, moving swiftly across the forum.

Several expedition captains were rendered speechless by Zhao Yuanming's barbs.

They wanted to say something but ended up typing out a few words, sighed, and helplessly deleted them.

Frustrated, yet their frustration stemmed from considering the bigger picture and not truly being silenced by Zhao Yuanming's vile comments.

"Fine, say what you want; time will provide the answer. Let's see the outcome in three days!"

A supporting expedition captain couldn't endure Zhao Yuanming any longer and said these words before angrily leaving the forum.

See the outcome in three days?

Everyone was taken aback and then shook their heads.

Three days… just a final delay period.

What can be achieved in three days? It's nothing more than feigned sagacity for delay. Can three days truly change everything?

Impossible.

"Fine, let's see the outcome in three days; after three days, no matter how stubborn you are, you'll have to face the truth!"

Zhao Yuanming sneered, completely indifferent, viewing the three-day deadline as slow strangulation.

If after three days, there's no movement from Ijima, then Fang Yu can almost certainly be confirmed as a failure.

On the forum, whether bashing Fang Yu, supporting him, or just bystanders, everyone remained silent, waiting for the captain's promised three days...

...

The chaos on the forum did not affect Fang Yu in the slightest.

Fang Yu continued his pace as usual, advancing his level.

On the first day back, Fang Yu raised his level to 22.

The Lord Points were allocated accordingly.

On the second day back, Fang Yu further increased his level to 23.

Fang Yu: Level 23 (34w/30w)

He spent 250,000 experience points to rise to Level 23.

As Fang Yu assumed, the experience he gained this time was indeed enough to elevate his level to 24.

Then, once Kong Huaao and others return from Ijima and settle the rewards from both missions, it would very likely enable him to reach Level 25.

Every 5 levels provide an opportunity to upgrade sea vessel modification limits.

Once Fang Yu reaches Level 25, the enchantment limit on sea vessels will increase. This would allow Fang Yu a chance for one intermediate enchantment and three initial enchantments.

After reaching Level 23, Fang Yu naturally used today's toss to allocate Lord Points.

But the result of the toss left Fang Yu disheartened.

1 point...

Fang Yu, speechless, had no choice but to add the 1 Lord Point to his energy level:

Energy Level: 22.4→23.6

Looking at the numbers on the panel, Fang Yu was actually quite satisfied.

It seems... he's gradually becoming a stats freak...

During the previous Ijima battle, he withstood attacks from hundreds of ships, largely thanks to his stats freak attributes, intensifying both the shields of his sea vessels and his own Extraordinary Ability shields to a terribly formidable level.

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