Lin Yuan sat beside Lilia's coffin for a long time.
Only when the world's repulsion was nearing its limit did he finally stand and let out a long breath.
Lilia had said she would tell him a joke tomorrow.
But neither of them could say for certain whether they would see tomorrow's sun.
Lin Yuan took one last look at the pitch-black coffin, and his figure gradually vanished.
The Spacetime Barrier, the Decisive Battle Grounds.
The rainbow light faded, and Lin Yuan appeared before the Research Institute Director and the Press Club President once again.
The three exchanged glances without saying much.
At this point, all they could do was wait for the final battle.
Each found a spot to rest with their eyes closed, making their final preparations for the coming battle.
Before long, another figure appeared.
"I can't hide like a coward when the final battle comes," the newcomer said calmly.
It was the Federation Council Speaker.
He had long been a half-step Lord of the Crown, but had refrained from advancing because he wanted to condense a Supreme Crown.
Now that human civilization had Lin Yuan and the final battle was imminent, the Speaker had finally let go of his obsession and advanced to become a Lord of the Crown on the same level as the Research Institute Director and the Press Club President.
After appearing, the Federation Council Speaker first exchanged nods with the Research Institute Director and the Press Club President. They were already well acquainted.
Then the Speaker turned to Lin Yuan.
"Lord Zero, the Level Nine Ship Hull blueprints only need a few finishing touches. Once they're complete, East Pole Island will use its special means of communication with this place to send them over."
That special means of communication was the