Li Chen's offhand remark made Noah pause in slight surprise.
He blinked, then burst into laughter.
Host, then let me thank you in advance!
However, Li Chen was extremely serious at that moment, with no intention of joking whatsoever.
"Noah, I mean it."
"Once I've grown strong enough, I'll stand up for you."
After saying that, Li Chen turned to look at Noah again.
Noah also reined in some of his smile and met Li Chen's gaze seriously.
Host, I believe you can do it!
He had a thousand words in his heart, yet those were the only ones he spoke.
What Li Chen meant by standing up for him was actually breaking these shackles, breaking this cycle...
He wanted every Level 6 Civilization to keep advancing, to escape the fate of being able to do nothing but watch themselves perish and watch the universe be reborn once they became a Level 6 Civilization.
Perhaps... Li Chen even wanted to challenge the creators of the universe, the legendary "Level 7 Civilization"!
Of course, Noah understood all of that the moment he heard it.
Noah knew such a thing would not be simple. It was not something that could be accomplished merely by talking about it.
But what else could he say now?
This was not the time to dampen the mood.
So naturally, all he could say was that he believed Li Chen could do it.
That was what he truly believed as well, and he desperately hoped Li Chen could become that person.
The first being to successfully challenge the order!
The reason was simple.
Li Chen was the host he had personally chosen!
"What was this big thing called again? I can't remember for the moment..."
While Noah was still lost in thought, Li Chen suddenly spoke.
Pointing