More than twenty years had passed. For ordinary people, that was nearly half a lifetime, yet in Red Dust's eyes, it had gone by in the blink of an eye.
Over the past twenty-odd years, Yilan, as a Speaker, had acted only a handful of times.
To outsiders, this Speaker appeared indifferent to fame and profit.
Yilan herself had also reached the Stellar level during those twenty-odd years. Thor and Hong had both entered the late Planetary level, their strength greatly increasing.
Although the number of Speakers remained unchanged at six, the number of Councillors had risen to fifty-one. No, there were now fifty-two.
Because the inauguration ceremony for the new Inspector of the Global Extreme Martial Arts Hall was being broadcast live from the headquarters' grand conference hall.
"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the inauguration ceremony for the Global Extreme Martial Arts Hall's Inspector. Those attending today include... the Global Extreme Martial Arts Hall's Chief Instructor, Hong."
The host onstage announced loudly, and the cameras immediately focused on Hong, seated in the center of the front row.
"The Global Thunder Dojo's Chief Instructor, Thor."
"The War God Palace's Third Speaker, Yilan."
"The War God Palace's Fourth Speaker, Muhan Desen."
"The War God Palace's Fifth Speaker, Ester."
"The War God Palace's Sixth Speaker, Atkin."
In the video, one influential figure after another sat calmly in their seats, while the 3D holographic projection onstage displayed each guest as they were introduced.
"The last person I shall introduce is also the Councillor who will assume the position of Global Extreme Martial Arts Hall Inspector today—Luo Feng!" A 3D holographic image of Luo Feng immediately appeared onstage.
The Inspector inauguration ceremony lasted around two hours before finally drawing to a close.
The video was still playing, but Red Dust had already