The First Elder, seated in the very center of the council chamber, first sighed upon seeing the gratification and approval in Pan Zhen's eyes. Then, somewhat helplessly, he said, "General Pan Zhen, are you really prepared to do this?"
"If you do, your lifelong reputation will be completely ruined!"
"Even if Goddess Lena learns the whole truth in the future and wants to clear your name, I'm afraid it will become extremely difficult!"
"How about you reconsider? We can try and see whether we can find another solution that satisfies both sides!"
"That's right!" Not only the First Elder, but even the Fifth Elder, who had always been at odds with him, spoke up to persuade Pan Zhen. "General Pan Zhen, please think it over carefully!"
"And even if you won't think of yourself, won't you think of Goddess Lena?"
"She's still so young. Are you sure she can accept this?"
"We've all experienced, more or less, the feeling of being betrayed by someone close to us!"
"Do you really think Goddess Lena can accept, at her age, that someone who once loved her most would suddenly betray her?"
In the eyes of the First Elder and Fifth Elder, there was nothing wrong with Pan Zhen's plan. They simply did not want to see Pan Zhen, a man of lifelong renown, branded as a traitor who stole the nation before his death!
Yet no matter how the First Elder and Fifth Elder tried to persuade him, Pan Zhen remained unmoved. He had no intention whatsoever of abandoning his plan.
To Pan Zhen, this was the best time to carry out the plan.
If he waited any longer, the plan's effects would be greatly diminished!
After all, if he was not decisive now, acting out the Regent King role later would be far too contrived!
By then, no matter how superb Pan Zhen's acting was, others would see through him at a glance!
Seeing that the First Elder and Fifth Elder still intended to persuade him, Pan Zhen directly waved his hand, cutting off their attempts completely.
After seeing Pan Zhen's gesture, the First Elder and Fifth Elder wisely closed their mouths and waited for what Pan Zhen would say next.
Under their gazes, Pan Zhen slowly said, "First Elder, Fifth Elder, there's no need to persuade me any further. My mind is made up."
"Back when Second Generation Lieyang King Di Tianlin entrusted Lena and Solar Star to me, I was left with only one goal in this life: to ensure that both Solar Star and Lena would have a good future!"
"You are both well aware of the situation Solar Star is facing now. As Solar Star's guardian, I must be decisive."
"As long as it allows Solar Star to escape its current predicament and lets Goddess Lena gain complete control over Solar Star's power, I, Pan Zhen, will not even frown if it means bearing eternal infamy."
"So, Elders, please do your duties well and assist me in carrying this entire plan through smoothly!"
"After all, you all know that as long as this plan is executed properly, no one on Solar Star will suffer any losses except me!"
As Pan Zhen's words fell, the First Elder and Fifth Elder first exchanged a glance. Then, looking at Pan Zhen's resolute expression, they nodded with tears in their eyes.
They had watched Pan Zhen grow up. Setting aside official ranks, Pan Zhen could be considered half a son to them!
The bond forged over tens of thousands of years was not something that could be easily severed!
Now, watching with their own eyes as the "child" they had raised prepared to offer up his life and bear infamy for the civilization he believed in, how could these Elders possibly remain calm?
Had they not witnessed so much life and death over tens of thousands of years, the members of the Elder Council would likely have already broken down in tears.
Looking at the tearful First Elder and Fifth Elder, Pan Zhen did not hesitate. He immediately focused his mind and began communicating with the Ranking System, posting barrage messages on it.
{Solar Star--Pan Zhen: "Goddess Lena, do not forget that before you receive Solar Star's knowledge inheritance, I am still the highest leader and guardian of all Solar Star and the entire Lieyang Civilization!"} {Solar Star--Pan Zhen: "The decisions I make do not require explanation or reporting to you!"} {Solar Star--Pan Zhen: "If you wish to take control of all Solar Star's authority, you must wait until you truly become the Sun God!"}
As Pan Zhen's barrage messages appeared on the Ranking System, every major civilization in the Known Universe erupted into uproar!
To them, the meaning Pan Zhen conveyed through the Ranking System was obvious: he was preparing to seize Dileina's position as Sun God!
After all, what minister would dare show such disrespect toward the chief god of a civilization?
Earth, Huaxia, South Sea Fleet.
On the deck of Juxia.
While the various civilizations of the Super God Universe eagerly watched the spectacle, Dileina, standing on the deck, was completely stunned.
She had never expected Pan Zhen to say such things to her!
Back on Solar Star, she and Pan Zhen had argued before, but Pan Zhen had never spoken to her in such a tone!
Even when she truly made a mistake, Pan Zhen would explain the reasoning clearly to her.
Instead of using the authority in his hands to throw it in her face like he had today!
After who knew how long, Dileina finally snapped out of her daze.
But after emerging from her turmoil, Dileina did not say a word to her comrades in Xiong Bing Lian. Instead, she hurriedly rushed toward Du Kao's office!
She desperately wanted to leave Earth. She desperately wanted to return to Solar Star and personally ask Pan Zhen what exactly he meant!
Seeing Dileina's actions, the members of Xiong Bing Lian hurriedly followed after her.
After all, Dileina was still their captain and their teammate!
If something had happened to her, the members of Xiong Bing Lian could not simply stand by and watch!
They moved quickly. In less than a minute, everyone from Xiong Bing Lian had arrived at Du Kao's office.
The moment she entered the office, Dileina impatiently voiced her request.
"Du Kao, help me contact Mao Shen. I need to return to Solar Star now, and I need him to take me back!"
"I don't know what's going on with that guy Mao Shen! When I don't need him, he's always hanging around in front of me."
"But the moment I need him, I can't find him anywhere!"
"I know you can contact Mao Shen, Du Kao. Just do me this favor!"