Dragon Glory Special District, Beautiful Special District, War Bear Special District...
Under the weighty atmosphere that seemed able to pass through the screen, the humans who had been excited just moments ago could not help looking at one another. Then they fell into an eerie silence, their faces filled with solemnity and profound confusion.
Federation Headquarters,
Sensing the abrupt shift in the atmosphere, Zhang Ruochan put away the gentle smile on her face. After letting out a long breath, her expression became grave.
"That's right, Lord Lin Yu!"
Though Zhang Ruochan's voice was not loud, her firm declaration still reached everyone's ears with perfect clarity.
Aside from the leaders of the eight districts, nearly everyone's gaze involuntarily gathered on Lin Yu, who stood beside them with a faint smile.
"Lord? That form of address?"
At this familiar yet unfamiliar title, everyone's hearts trembled violently. Before the Great Event, this word might not have meant anything special, but afterward, it had practically become exclusive to the upper ranks of those cults.
Yet now, Zhang Ruochan, the Federation's highest Council Speaker, was addressing Lin Yu this way. While everyone was shocked, their hearts were also filled with incomprehension.
"What we are about to announce may shock everyone, perhaps even make it impossible for you to understand. But please believe us—this is a decision we all reached after careful deliberation!"
As Zhang Ruochan's words fell, Qin Wangyan and Elder Chen silently walked to her side with grave expressions. After that, the Council's eleven speakers also rose from their seats and took their places behind Zhang Ruochan.
After exchanging glances, Jun Tianyu and the other leaders of the eight districts silently stood and stepped onto the podium, standing behind the council speakers.
For a moment, on that small podium, Zhang Ruochan, Qin Wangyan,