Major news websites, soul-conductor social media platforms, forums...
Every place information could reach was flooded by this news and the related discussions in an incredibly short time.
Nearly all of the top ten trending searches were dominated by terms such as "Spirit Pagoda Changes Hands," "Leng Yaozhu," "Qiangu Dongfeng Steps Down," and "Lu Jun."
However, unlike the relatively restrained wording of the official announcement, online discourse swiftly became extreme and chaotic.
Countless accounts, whether clearly acting under orders or simply chasing traffic, sprang into action, and all kinds of inflammatory rhetoric began to spread wildly:
"Why does the Leng Family get to take power? Did they rely on Lu Jun's force to coerce them? This is the tragedy of the Spirit Pagoda!"
"Lu Jun is nothing but a troublemaker! He abuses his strength however he pleases and won't even spare the Spirit Pagoda!"
"The Thousand Ancient Family devoted itself to the Spirit Pagoda for centuries, and now they can just be kicked aside? What a chilling disgrace!"
"We strongly protest Leng Yaozhu becoming Pagoda Master! Demand a thorough investigation into whether the transfer of power was legitimate!"
"Lu Jun, get out of Douluo Continent! He is the root of the continent's turmoil!"
Federation Headquarters, Speaker's Office.
Xu Tiandi sat behind his broad desk with a grim expression, his fingers unconsciously tapping against the smooth surface and producing dull thudding sounds.
Before him stood not actual people, but slightly illusory figures projected through the latest soul-conductor projection technology.
This was the Federation's highest-level online emergency meeting. Since some key members were away on missions, and considering the particular sensitivity of the current online public opinion, this relatively confidential format had been adopted.
The atmosphere in the meeting room was so heavy it seemed ready to drip water.
"How is this