Lin Ye followed this rule himself. When the coordinating body was established, he took no position within it, instead participating in the network's daily activities as an ordinary member. Some people found this hard to understand, believing that with his prestige and abilities, he should have continued to play a leading role. He said that the best leaders made people no longer need leaders, and he hoped his withdrawal would prove that the network could function normally without him.
This decision earned him even greater respect from many beings. Throughout the history of the Multiverse, very few leaders had voluntarily relinquished power. Most were tempted by power's sweetness, finding all sorts of reasons to justify why they needed to remain in control. Lin Ye's choice broke that pattern and set a new example.
Of course, some questioned whether this was all merely for show, claiming that Lin Ye was still manipulating everything behind the scenes. But as time passed, such doubts gradually faded. People discovered that Lin Ye had truly withdrawn from the center of power. His opinions received no special consideration, and his suggestions might be adopted or rejected, just like those of any ordinary member.
The New Order began to operate. Though it stumbled at times, it generally ran smoothly. The Multiverse entered a new era—an era without overlords, without oppression, with only equal connections. Problems still existed, and conflicts still occurred, but the way they were handled had changed. No longer were they suppressed through brute authority, but resolved through dialogue and negotiation. No longer was the victor king, but everyone sought mutual benefit.
This was everything Lin Ye had fought for.
The New Order operated more smoothly than expected, but Lin Ye remained vigilant. He knew that beneath a calm surface, undercurrents often surged. The