A Fortuitous Encounter?

Airborne!

The simple yet incisive term struck straight into the hearts of all the epoch prodigies present, and their expressions all turned somewhat strange.

Within the Land of Returning Ruins, the "position" that countless geniuses from countless star systems had fought tooth and nail over for a full 120,000 years had now fallen to Li Qingshan, who had not even set foot in the Returning Ruins yet. Was that not the very definition of being airborne?

"Since the 'Network' personally designated him, this indeed counts as airborne."

Shi Feng spoke after a moment of contemplation. Then he shook his head, his smile fading slightly as his expression turned grave.

"But in the eyes of others—especially those prodigies who had hoped to seize the Chief position—your 'airborne arrival' will likely become a 'black curtain.'"

"Even with the Network vouching for you, it will be difficult to quell the resentment in people's hearts."

An airborne Chief was undoubtedly a knife stabbed straight into those people's hearts!

Naturally, Li Qingshan understood the reasoning.

However...

"It's fine!"

Li Qingshan curled his lips upward and waved a hand calmly.

"Young people strive to improve and have their own ideas. That's perfectly normal. It's understandable for them to harbor some resentment too."

"Once I reach the Land of Returning Ruins, I'll communicate with them more about work and have some heart-to-heart talks. I'm sure I'll soon become one with everyone."

"Uh..."

Shi Feng paused slightly, the rest of his words lodged in his throat. He had no idea how to continue.

Improvement... ideas... discussing work... heart-to-heart talks...

One phrase after another burst forth, giving him the feeling of having just entered officialdom... no, of having just entered the Council and faced those old hands.

Moreover, the "young people" Li Qingshan had said so naturally and casually