The news was like a stone cast into still water, instantly sending ripples through the Command Center in the dead of night.
The duty officer did not dare delay and immediately reported it up the chain.
Before long, Zhang Weidong, who had already gone to rest, was urgently awakened. Ren Yinuo hurried over as well, and even several non-military leaders of the settlement were alerted.
When they gathered in the Command Center and confirmed from Zhu Peng's ongoing reports that the rising value had already surpassed 800 points, every face was filled with shock.
"Th-this... could it be...?"
Zhang Weidong immediately thought of something, and an astonishing light burst from his eyes.
"A breakthrough! Major Lin is breaking through to Stardust level!"
Ren Yinuo spoke with certainty, unable to suppress her excitement. "He said he needed ten days. Today... is the ninth day... He did it early!"
Without any hesitation, Zhang Weidong immediately led the senior officials briskly toward the rooftop of the Old Department Store.
They cautiously pushed open the fire door and, sure enough, saw Lin Yi sitting quietly beneath a makeshift shelter in the distance. An invisible yet heart-palpitating energy field surrounded him, making even the air seem to warp slightly.
No one dared step forward and disturb him. Everyone held their breath and stood at a distance, their gazes locked onto that figure as though witnessing the birth of a miracle.
Ren Yinuo swiftly and silently set up a camera, recording this precious scene.
Time slowly passed in the silence, every minute and second seeming exceptionally long.
Yet no one showed the slightest impatience. Their hearts were filled with anticipation, tension, and the feeling of taking part in history.
Through Zhu Peng's continuous reports, the numbers kept reaching the walkie-talkie held by Zhang Weidong's aide and