The echo of "Greetings, Lord Lin Yi" still seemed to linger in the conference room.
Lin Yi's gaze swept over the familiar faces. He could clearly feel the awe and distance in their eyes, naturally born of his newfound Deity Rank combat strength.
He waved a hand and walked to the seat of honor. "Everyone, take a seat. Calling me 'Lord' still feels a little premature."
He smiled. "My Deity Rank combat strength comes from the Fearless War God's Mechanical Divine Body. My main body is still at Star Nebula Rank, and I'm a long way from becoming a true Eternal Deity."
With that, Lin Yi sat down first. His action eased the tense atmosphere a little.
The others followed suit, their gazes fixed on him.
Lin Yi didn't waste time and got straight to the point. "I called everyone here to discuss a few important matters. First, our shared experience in the Myriad Secret Realm."
He didn't explicitly mention the Star Source Society, but everyone present had signed the Soul Origin Covenant and understood his meaning at once.
"The Myriad Secret Realm has come to a complete end," Lin Yi said slowly. "We've all truthfully reported what happened there, and the outside world is now publishing extensive coverage of our experiences."
"I know some people won't believe us, of course. You may face all kinds of situations: well-meaning concern, or... threats and inducements from people with ulterior motives."
Lin Yi's voice turned grave.
"If you face pressure you can't resist, and someone uses extreme measures to force you, remember to seek help immediately through our emergency channel. I'll do my best to reach you. But if the situation is critical, I can't get there in time, or the other party is too strong..."
He paused. The conference room was