The Chief Judge's Past and the Whereabouts of the Pangu USB Drive

After several rounds of drinks, Bai Ye asked about the Chief Judge's purpose in coming to Dawn City.

Fang Xubai said, "Dawn City's chaos has reached its limit. Though the disorder within the city is not obvious, the Satellite Cities outside have long since sunk into the quagmire of war. I came hoping to stop this war.

"Though Apocalypse is decayed, it cannot be destroyed by war like this. What it needs is thorough reform and a complete replacement of the upper ranks with people who truly care about the people."

Bai Ye had a different view. "Reform that isn't thorough is no reform at all. Apocalypse's problems cannot be solved merely by replacing its leadership.

"The Satellite Cities are engulfed in war, yet inside the city, people sing and dance amid luxury and indulgence. The city folk even look down from the bottom of their hearts on those stationed in the Satellite Cities. This isn't merely a problem with Apocalypse's upper ranks. From top to bottom, there is something wrong with their way of thinking.

"Not just Apocalypse—this entire era is like this. If you want true reform, the only way is to destroy before rebuilding!"

A sharp glint flashed through Fang Xubai's eyes as he narrowed them slightly. "I never expected my disciple's son-in-law to possess such insight at such a young age. I only came to understand this truth in recent years.

"I once believed that only the upper ranks were rotten, but I gradually realized that wasn't the case.

"This entire era is rotten from top to bottom. Petty reforms cannot change anything. Only by destroying before rebuilding can we change the era!

"Come, I'll toast you—to a kindred spirit!"

Bai Ye clinked glasses with him and asked doubtfully, "Since you know replacing Apocalypse's upper ranks