The old Champs-Élysées Avenue in Paris was brilliantly lit.
On this day, it had unexpectedly regained a measure of the prosperity and splendor it had possessed before the Grand Nirvana Era.
Atkin, Yan Hai, and Li Yao stood atop the raised platform, looking down at the sea of people below, all in excellent spirits.
Although only twelve Councilors had ultimately officially decided to attend the ceremony.
That was roughly one-fifth of the world's fifty-two Councilors.
Most of the other Councilors had still sent various War God subordinates as representatives, which could be considered giving them some face.
Thus, the round tables present could be said to be completely full.
This result was already very good!
Especially since a genius named Sago Nehru had actually taken the initiative to participate!
He was not from the HR Alliance, but from the Thunder Dojo!
That made things highly unusual!
Although he was still only an Advanced War God, he was a Spirit Reader.
Many people regarded him as a Councilor-level figure!
He represented certain views among the younger generation, proving that Bai Yang and Luo Feng were not the only young geniuses!
Atkin and Yan Hai immediately gave his arrival an extravagant welcome, extending Nehru every possible courtesy.
Many people even began privately speculating whether Thor's attitude toward Bai Yang had changed somehow.
Just after eight o'clock, the ceremony officially began, and the atmosphere at the venue appeared quite good.
In truth, the three of them—Atkin and the others—had been wearing earpieces the entire time, constantly receiving intelligence reports from their subordinates.
"So far, Bai Yang has shown no signs of leaving home. His saucer fighter has not moved and is still on the rooftop of his residence."
After the final report, the three of them finally relaxed.
It seemed Bai Yang truly