Star City Highest Council.
Ji He sat in his seat, listening to the military representative's report, somewhat lost in thought.
The crisis had arrived so suddenly that it had truly caught him off guard.
According to the military's investigation report, the enemy's identity had basically been confirmed. He was an Extremely Evil Warrior from the mysterious force known as Avici Hell.
The battle had now ended, with Zhang Daowen claiming the final victory.
But Zhang Daowen had also been injured in the battle and had chosen to enter seclusion.
As Star City's strongest combatant, Zhang Daowen clearly needed to maintain his fighting strength at all times in order to deal with any sudden crisis that might arise again.
Entering seclusion was perfectly normal.
While finding the news unbelievable, Ji He suddenly realized that an opportunity had quietly arrived.
If he could seize this opportunity, it would advance his reforms in Star City.
But this time, opportunity and challenge had arrived together.
The opportunity was that, without the insurmountable mountain that was Zhang Daowen, there would still be resistance to reform, but it would no longer be impossible to overcome.
The challenge was that, without Zhang Daowen, humanity's situation would become even worse.
The challenges around them were intensifying by the day. Zhang Daowen was not only the stabilizing pillar within Star City, but also a deterrent force against external threats.
Ji He's first thought was that news of Zhang Daowen's seclusion had to be sealed off.
During this meeting, countless thoughts ran through Ji He's mind.
Ideas intertwined in his head. After the meeting ended and he returned home, he sat at his desk and began preparing for his next move.
The opportunity was right before him, and there was no longer the slightest hesitation in his heart.
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