Douluo: Dragon King's Star Devouring Wings

Chapter 639

Following the announcement of the new election, various opinions arose throughout the Sun and Moon Federation.

Some people hope that Qian Gu Huang Yu can continue to lead the Sun and Moon Federation, while others hope that Qian Gu Huang Yu's successor can maintain the policies that Qian Gu Huang Yu implemented during her tenure and continue to benefit ordinary people.

Of course, some people believe that Qian Gu Huang Yu should not only step down, but should also go to Longchang for further studies.

But regardless of what each party is thinking, time has marched on to the day when the election is imminent.

Sun and Moon Federation, Mingdu Grand Stadium.

The Mingdu Grand Stadium was packed with people today, not because of any large-scale sports meet or Soul Master competition.

Today, the current Prime Minister of the Federation, the top leader of the Sun and Moon Federation, the most powerful person on the entire Douluo Star, and the only Globe-level cadre in the world, Qian Gu Huang Yu, will hold the opening ceremony of the Federation's next general election, which will also be his farewell ceremony.

Inside the venue, the crystal chandeliers still shone brightly, reflecting on the solemn faces of politicians, generals, and powerful figures.

Outside the venue, a large number of ordinary citizens surrounded the Mingdu Grand Stadium. People who had not managed to get invitation tickets but wanted to witness this event packed the stadium with people.

On the wall hung a huge profile portrait of the ancient phoenix feather, adding a touch of solemnity to the entire venue.

"Looks like we made the right bet." Zang Xin whispered to Cao Dezhi, gazing at the huge profile of the Thousand-Year Phoenix Feather on the wall.

Cao Dezhi nodded slightly. "A person who is determined to leave Zhengtan would never create such a huge portrait of himself."

The spotlight shone on the stage, and today, Qian Gu Huang Yu was wearing a gorgeous silver dress. Under the light, she seemed to have transformed the glittering Milky Way into her gown.

After tidying up her clothes, Qian Gu Huang Yu said, "Three years ago, when I first stood in this position, our country was mired in war, and the Soul Clan held immense power, dominating everything in the Sun and Moon Federation."

"Banks collapsed, factories shut down, and countless families shivered in the cold wind, losing all hope."

"It was through our joint efforts that we struck down the corrupt and powerful Soul Clique, tried the war criminals of the One Year War, and restored a land of fairness and justice to the world."

“After that we carried out a massive federal reconstruction effort, and we got jobs for almost everyone.”

"We have standardized labor principles so that people only need to work eight hours a day to support themselves and their families, striving to ensure that every citizen can live with dignity."

"After that, the establishment of the social security system provided support for the elderly and vulnerable groups. Financial reforms curbed the arrogance of powerful and wealthy families and restrained their behavior."

"We rebuild hope from the ruins of the economy and the land, and restore confidence to the people of the Union."

Looking to the future, Qian Gu Huang Yu's tone was filled with anticipation: "The road ahead remains full of challenges. Our war is not over yet; we must fight for world peace and freedom, and for a better life for the citizens of the Federation."

"I believe that with the wisdom and courage of the people of the Sun and Moon Federation, we will definitely be able to achieve this goal."

"As I am about to step down, I will hand over the baton to the new leader, but I firmly believe that the giant ship of the Sun and Moon Federation will continue to sail forward on the right course."

"In the upcoming election, I hope everyone will cast their precious vote for the leader you trust, just as you chose me back then."

As soon as he finished speaking, after a brief silence, thunderous applause suddenly erupted in the hall.

Just then, a young man suddenly shouted, "Sir, please participate in the next general election! We can't do without you!"

That shout was like a spark, instantly igniting the passion of the entire stadium. More and more people stood up, chanting the same words, their voices rising and falling, echoing throughout the entire stadium.

"Did you arrange this?" Chen Yi glanced at Ning Qinglan beside her and said indifferently.

Ning Qinglan winked playfully and said, "Since my little niece wants to break the Federation's election rules, I will naturally help her."

As a veteran in the power arena, Ning Qinglan naturally saw long ago that Qian Gu Huang Yu's so-called farewell ceremony was not what it seemed.

They specially arranged for disciples of the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile School to shout from below the stage, creating a foundation for Qian Gu Huang Yu's re-election.

By the time the atmosphere had been built up, Cao Dezhi belatedly realized that the best opportunity had already been lost.

But as the saying goes, there is no perfect opportunity, but there must be one. Cao Dezhi immediately shouted, "Your Excellency, the people need you! The Federation needs you! The world needs you!"

When the other Soul Clan members saw that even the Tang Clan leader had spoken out at this moment, they immediately realized what was going on.

Throughout the entire farewell ceremony, Qian Gu Huang Yu might not remember who tried to persuade her to stay, but if she remembered clearly who didn't try to persuade her, then she would be in big trouble!
Upon realizing this, the Soul Clan and the Financial Clan disregarded their reserve and joined Cao Dezhi in trying to retain Qian Gu Huang Yu.

"Your Excellency, the people need you! The Federation needs you! The world needs you!"

Amidst the cheers, some people were moved to tears; these were people who had experienced the difficult years and knew that the Phoenix Feather of the Ancient Dynasty had led the Federation out of its predicament.

Some people waved their arms, expressing their reluctance to part with this great leader and their respect for him. Even the usually composed political figures could not hide their excitement at this moment and joined in the shouting.

Soon, the shouts spread from inside the stadium to outside, and the crowd gathered outside joined in the cheering.

Hopefully, this will preserve the Phoenix Feather of the Eternal Age.

Just then, a group of young men and women dressed in silver-white school uniforms marched in from a distance, their steps perfectly synchronized.

They held aloft huge banners that read, "Keep the Union Great, the People Need You," and chanted slogans in unison.

"That's... a student from the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy?" Soon someone recognized the student's background.

With Shrek Academy now a war criminal institution, the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy is the highest academic institution in the Sun Moon Federation.

This parade, spontaneously organized by students of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, undoubtedly raised the prestige of the Eternal Phoenix Feather to a new level.

Yue Hongchen listened to the shouts of the students from the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy outside the stadium and smiled with satisfaction.

As the former top student of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy and now the powerful Minister of Finance, it would be easy for her to use her influence to organize a march for her juniors.

Faced with everyone present, whether they were members of the Soul Clan or ordinary people, they were all pleading with him to stay.

Qian Gu Huang Yu frowned and said, "Thank you all for recognizing my achievements, but in the current Sun and Moon Federation, no one can be above the law, and neither can I."

“Since the law stipulates that a speaker can only serve for five years and cannot be re-elected after five years, I will not break this rule.”

After saying this, no matter how much others pleaded with Qian Gu Huang Yu, he remained unmoved, seemingly having made up his mind to leave the political arena.

…At the farewell ceremony, the news that Qian Gu Huang Yu was determined to leave the political arena quickly spread throughout the streets and alleys of the Sun and Moon Federation.

Now, whether it's the powerful and influential Soul Clan or ordinary citizens, everyone is discussing Qian Gu Huang Yu's intention to leave the political arena.

But now they are completely certain that Qian Gu Huang Yu is probably really going to retire.

"Now our chance has come. Since Qian Gu Huang Yu is determined to retire, our lives will be much easier if we can get one of our people to become the speaker!"

"Great! Three years, a full three years! The days of oppression are finally coming to an end!"

...

Shrek City, Shrek Academy, Sea God Pavilion.

Following the farewell banquet for the Thousand-Year Phoenix Feather, Yun Ming convened another meeting of the Sea God Pavilion.

Yun Ming sat at the head of the table and said helplessly, "Tell me, everyone, what should we do now?"

"She's been hanging up giant portraits of herself and promoting a personality cult, and she's also said she's determined to retire from politics. Now I just don't understand what Qian Gu Huang Yu is trying to do."

Guan Yue said, "Senior brother, do you think it's possible that Qian Gu Huang Yu has really made up her mind to withdraw from politics and relinquish the power she holds?"

Cao Dezhi frowned slightly and said, "It's unlikely. As you know, Qian Gu Huang Yu can be said to be the most powerful council speaker in history."

"Why is that? Because her position as speaker wasn't elected at all; she earned it herself!"

"She personally killed five quasi-gods, thus solidifying her status as the number one person in the Sun and Moon Federation."

"At the end of the One Year War, she also took strong action and forcibly quelled the civil war. It can be said that her prestige and power were entirely earned by her own efforts."

"She spent so much effort and sacrifice to establish herself as the number one person in the Federation, how could she possibly hand over her power so easily?"

Yun Ming said, "You mean, she's just putting on an act now, letting others give her a way out?"

Cao Dezhi nodded slightly. "That's right. She came to power under the banner of protecting the rights of the people, so she naturally can't openly change the unspoken rules to her own advantage right away."

"That's why she needs to do this as a show in order to continue her re-election."

Zang Xin said, "Moreover, I heard that Yue Hongchen was rewarded by Qian Gu Huang Yu for organizing a march by students of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy to support Qian Gu Huang Yu's re-election."

"So, I suspect she doesn't want to step down at all; she just needs someone else to give her a way out when she wants to change the unspoken rules."

Upon hearing this, Yun Ming's eyes lit up, and he said, "Alright, in that case, we must hurry up and make a statement."

...

Following the farewell ceremony for the Thousand-Year Phoenix Feather, another piece of news shocked the entire Sun and Moon Federation.

The students of Shrek Academy spontaneously organized a march calling for changes to the unspoken rules so that Qian Gu Huang Yu could be re-elected.

The parade was very large, with almost all the students at Shrek Academy joining the procession.

...

Mingdu, Prime Minister's Office.

"Shrek has actually done something good for once," Gu Yuena said with great interest as she watched the live broadcast of the Shrek Academy student parade on TV.

"Where are they now?" asked Qian Gu Huang Yu.

Gu Yuena recalled the report her subordinates had submitted and said, "They set off from Shrek City and are heading towards Mingdu. They should be about halfway there by now, right?"

"As they traveled, students from the local Soul Master Academy would join their ranks in every city they passed through."

“The surrounding residents also provide them with various supplies and refreshments free of charge, allowing them to maintain their energy and continue the march.”

Qian Gu Huang Yu nodded slightly and said, "Shrek Academy is quite cunning. You gave me face, and this parade was originally organized by Shrek Academy."

"Naturally, this also strengthens Shrek Academy's influence in the shadows. When I finally accept their offer, Shrek Academy will have done a great service in supporting the dragon."

“But at least they did something good this time, didn’t they?” Gu Yuena said with a smile.

"By the way, Huang'er, after defeating the Star Luo Empire and the Dou Ling Empire, what are your plans for Shrek Academy?" Gu Yuena asked.

As one of the culprits who once blocked the entrance to the Star Dou Great Forest and created the secret soul bone, causing the soul beasts to fall into ruin, Shrek Academy was naturally someone Gu Yuena didn't want to let go of.

Qian Gu Huang Yu laughed and said, "Then we'll see if they know what's good for them. If they can figure out their place, I don't mind keeping their names and turning them into harmless idols."

"But if they don't know what's good for them, then I'll have no choice but to kill them outright on charges of treason."

...

The students of Shrek Academy were all among the best of their level of Soul Masters, so their pace was naturally not slow. Before long, they arrived at Mingdu, the capital of the Sun Moon Federation.

Along the way, in each city they visited, students from the local Soul Master Academy spontaneously joined their ranks, and their group grew from a few hundred to tens of thousands.

When they entered Mingdu, the surrounding residents treated them with great courtesy, hoping they could change Lord Qian Gu Huang Yu's mind.

The students of Shrek Academy felt incredibly proud, and some even felt an urge to cry tears of joy.

Since the end of the One Year War, Shrek Academy has been burdened with a series of labels such as war criminals and sinners.

Shrek Academy students don't even dare to wear their school uniforms when leaving Shrek Academy; they have to change into casual clothes before they dare to leave the school.

They were worried about being recognized as Shrek Academy students and suffering scorn and insults from outsiders.

This is the first time in three years that outsiders have shown goodwill, rather than malice, towards Shrek Academy.

Today is not only the day Shrek Academy students march to Mingdu, but also the day the next speaker candidates are announced. It can be said that the attention of the entire Sun Moon Federation, and even the entire Douluo Star, has been drawn to Mingdu.

(End of this chapter)