I, the Five-Clawed Golden Dragon, am being kept by the state.

Chapter 50 Dragon Viewing Platform

"but…"

Li Chen's voice echoed through the mountains.

Chen Dong's heart skipped a beat, and he looked up at Li Chen.

What are your thoughts?

Li Chen's golden vertical pupils looked at Chen Dong, his gaze so deep it seemed to see right through people's hearts.

Chen Dong pondered for a moment, then took a deep breath.

"Dragon Lord, the second phase of our three-phase public disclosure plan is now complete."

"Those messages have gone viral online, and the public's acceptance of them far exceeded expectations."

He paused, then pulled up a detailed planning map on his tablet.

"In the third phase, we plan to build a Dragon Viewing Platform on Yufeng Mountain."

"Guanlongtai?"

Li Chen squinted his eyes.

"right."

Chen Dong nodded, "This viewing platform will feature a fully transparent glass walkway and be equipped with the most advanced safety system."

"At that time, elites, scholars, media from all over the world, as well as ordinary people selected by lottery, will be invited to attend the ceremony."

As he spoke, he swiped his finger across the tablet.

"We have received applications from 127 countries, including 13 sitting heads of state. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs' phones are ringing off the hook."

"The sheikh in Dubai said he would donate ten tons of gold just to see it once."

Chen Dong shook his head and chuckled, "Money is no longer important to us. What matters is influence."

He looked at Li Chen, his expression becoming serious.

"At that time, Mr. Li may need to make an appearance. Even just a glimpse from afar would be enough to shock the world."

Li Chen did not answer immediately.

He raised his head and looked at the distant horizon.

Show up?

That's not a difficult thing.

In the cultivation world, when cultivators at the Mahayana stage establish their own sects, they also hold similar "Grand Ceremony for Observing Immortals".

only…

Li Chen recalled the torrent of wishes that had just surged from all over the country.

Although the quantity is large, it is too mixed.

If these people could see the real dragon with their own eyes and feel its oppressive aura up close, the quality of their vows would increase more than tenfold.

"Can."

Li Chen nodded.

Chen Dong's eyes lit up. "Then, Lord Dragon Lord, what do you think of the location of this Dragon Viewing Platform...?"

"Do as you please."

Li Chen waved his paw. "However, there's one thing."

"Please speak."

"Anyone with malicious intent shall not go up the mountain."

Chen Dong nodded quickly, "Understood! We will set up the strictest security checks and psychological assessments."

"That's settled then."

Li Chen closed his eyes again, and the enormous dragon body began to slowly disappear into the clouds.

"The matter of the Dragon-Viewing Platform should be implemented as soon as possible. The deity needs more incense offerings."

"yes!"

Chen Dong and Wang Yijun bowed at the same time.

Only after Li Chen completely disappeared into the clouds did Wang Yijun breathe a sigh of relief.

"Old Chen, you're really going to be swamped right now. The construction of the Guanlongtai, personnel selection, security arrangements..."

"It's good to be busy."

A hint of excitement flashed in Chen Dong's eyes. "This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. When the Dragon Viewing Platform opens, the whole world will be watching us."

"By then, who would dare say that China lacks profound cultural heritage?"

......

the next day.

The official website of the Dragon Kingdom released an announcement.

"The construction of the Yufeng Mountain Guanlongtai project has officially started and is expected to be completed within 30 days."

"It will be open to the whole country at that time, and tickets will be distributed through a lottery system with real names."

"A daily limit of 60000 tickets will be issued over a period of thirty days."

"The winners will have the opportunity to see national treasure-level creatures up close."

"Tickets are non-transferable and non-saleable; violators will be banned from entry for life."

Below the announcement, a design rendering of the Guanlongtai (Dragon-Viewing Platform) was also attached.

It is a suspended, completely transparent glass walkway that winds around the top of Yufeng Mountain. The designer clearly spared no expense, using military-grade bulletproof glass that can withstand being run over by a tank.

The walkway is protected by laser netting on both sides, which ensures the safety of tourists without obstructing the view.

Most importantly, the renderings clearly show that the end of the boardwalk faces the misty Jinghu Lake.

This means that if you're lucky, you might even come face to face with that golden dragon!

The news caused an uproar throughout the entire country.

"Holy crap! Can we really see a live dragon?"

"I've already started burning incense and praying to Buddha, please pick me!"

"How much are the tickets? I'd sell my house to go!"

"Hey upstairs, didn't you see that buying and selling is prohibited? It's only possible by lottery."

"Sixty thousand slots per day, distributed over thirty days, that's 1.8 million. With 1.4 billion people vying for a chance... I calculated the probability, and the winning rate is about 0.0012%."

"Stop calculating, your calculations are making me even more panicked."

Within half an hour, the Dragon Kingdom Tourism Bureau's official website server was overwhelmed by traffic, and the technical department had to expand capacity three times to barely stabilize it.

After the registration channel opened, the number of registrants exceeded 200 million in just one morning.

What's even more outrageous is that it's not just ordinary people in China who are signing up; business tycoons, celebrities, and even some retired high-ranking officials have all squeezed into the lottery pool.

Li Mingxuan, the richest man in Jiangnan, posted a message on his WeChat Moments: "Whoever can help me get some tickets, I'll give him 30% of the shares."

The comments section was full of mockery.

"Mr. Li, money won't be of much use this time."

"I suggest you go and worship the Dragon God; it might help."

Meanwhile, the international reaction was even more exaggerated.

Foreign dignitaries who were once skeptical of the "dragon" have completely changed their attitudes after witnessing the Fukushima incident.

The British Prime Minister's office called the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs late at night, expressing its willingness to exchange the lease rights of three islands for ten tickets to the Guanlongtai viewing platform.

The French president went even further, sending a handwritten letter from the embassy requesting an audience. The letter, written in broken Chinese, read: "Your Excellency, the Dragon God, France wishes to establish an eternal friendship with you."

Zhao Wenjin sat in his office, looking at the mountain of diplomatic documents on his desk, and rubbed his temples with a headache.

"Director Chen, these foreigners have really gone mad."

Chen Dong flipped through the documents, his smile impossible to hide.

"That's great! We used to beg them to open up visas, but now the tables have turned."

Zhao Wenjin flipped through a few pages, then suddenly looked up and asked, "By the way, what are your plans for the other 200,000 tickets?"

Chen Dong picked up his teacup, took a sip, and put it down before speaking, "I plan to do it in three batches."

"The first batch of 100,000 tickets was awarded to academicians, researchers, and university professors from across the country—the backbone of the nation."

"Letting them witness the Dragon God firsthand might inspire new scientific research ideas."

"The second batch of 50,000 tickets will be given to entrepreneurs who have made outstanding contributions to the country's development."

Chen Dong paused for a moment, then said, "But there's a prerequisite: they must be genuinely committed to the development of China. Those who make money and then run away won't get a single penny."

Zhao Wenjin nodded repeatedly, "That's good. Let them know what it means for patriotism to be rewarded."

"As for the remaining 50,000 tickets..."

A glint of light flashed in Chen Dong's eyes. "This is for the ordinary people who work silently in all walks of life. Firefighters, doctors, teachers, sanitation workers... these are the true foundation of this country."

Zhao Wenjin paused for a moment, then slammed his hand on the table. "Old Chen, that's a great idea!"

"This is true fairness."

"Oh, right."

Zhao Wenjin suddenly remembered something, "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has compiled statistics showing that over eighty heads of state or high-level delegations have applied to visit. What are your plans to do?"

Chen Dong pondered for a moment, "Let them line up, and arrange them according to their level of friendliness towards China. Those who usually jump around a lot should have to wait a bit longer."

"As for the tickets..."

A sly glint flashed in his eyes. "Not a single one. Want to see the Dragon God? Pay up your debts first."

Zhao Wenjin laughed heartily, "Now those foreigners should be worried."