Zhao Wenguo's words fell, and the circular alloy conference room sank into brief silence.
Global Summit.
The weight of those four words needed no explanation.
It meant the gathering of every top human combatant on Blue Star, and it also meant countless eyes would be focused here.
Haotian's hand, which had been idly playing with his token, stilled. A trace of reminiscence flashed through his golden eyes.
He grinned, his tone carrying a touch of weathered nostalgia. "A Global Summit... It's been a long time since we last held one."
He paused, his gaze drifting into the void as though piercing through time and space.
"The last time we held one was ten years ago, right?"
"That was when the monsters first invaded on a massive scale. The URs from every country gathered together to discuss how to drive those beasts out."
Feng Luan's red robes shifted slightly as her fingertips tapped gently against the table, producing crisp sounds.
"Yes, it has indeed been a long time. Come to think of it, over the past century, Haotian and I have been the only ones holding the fort for Great Xia."
Her tone shifted as her gaze settled on Xia Yuan, amusement gleaming in her beautiful eyes.
"Still, it's only fitting to hold such a grand event for our little Xia Yuan."
"After all, she's a newly advanced UR. We have to let those foreigners see what a true light of humanity looks like."
Mo Shiyu sat to one side, and her earlier disappointment was replaced by another emotion.
She was a smart woman. A hint was all she needed.
"They say this is a grand event for Xia Yuan, but... what kind of grand event is it? It's clearly an inspection."
"An all-around inspection of Xia Yuan's strength, jointly carried