Qian Wendao could imagine that his story would inspire many people.
But after all the upheavals he had endured, he had long since grown accustomed to the worst possible outcomes. He felt no stir of emotion.
While the people were listening intently to his account, Qian Wendao raised his voice again, sounding another warning: "I told you what I went through, and the invaders didn't refute it. That proves I wasn't making any of it up. It's also why I've spent all this time warning everyone until my voice gave out-"
"Once we let these outsiders take over our home, human civilization will go into full reverse. We'll plunge straight back into an age of slavery, helpless at their mercy!"
He pointed at Sima Ji and William on the screen. "Today, they shattered Zone 931's shield, slaughtered our fellow humans, and used two hundred thousand lives to threaten me. Everything they've done has borne out my warnings perfectly. In their eyes, we have never been human!"
"Qian Wendao, don't be so eager to whip your people into a frenzy," Sima Ji said, interrupting him.
"Now that I know you're Wen Daoqian, there's a question I have to ask you."
Sima Ji paused, staring at Qian Wendao on the screen. "Only the first native to break through to an Origin Sequence level can become the Domain Master. You were the one who told me that back then."
"If you're the Wen Daoqian I know, rather than a native of this place, then you couldn't possibly become its Domain Master."
"If you aren't the Domain Master," Sima Ji said gravely, "then whether you live or die means nothing to us."
William's gaze filled with approval at those words. Then he looked at Qian Wendao again. "You've been talking to me all this