National destiny: Starting with a coffin, building an aircraft carrier is broadcast live globally.

Blue Star.

How long has it been since the last emergency meeting?

But the atmosphere and scale of the conference room have changed dramatically.

Beside a large circular conference table, hundreds of virtual figures, constructed from light and shadow, lit up once again.

At the last meeting, there were still many absentees, and their words were mostly tentative and hesitant.

This time, the venue was almost completely full.

The meeting was still held against the backdrop of the global rankings of [Ocean Era].

[Global Rankings]

[First Place: America, Evolution Points: 12845]

Second place: Russia, Evolution Points: 35568

[Third Place: Hanscat Kingdom, Evolution Points: 28834]

……

[Rank 146: Dragon Kingdom (Evolving), Evolution Points: 208667]

The leaderboard remains the same, ranked by the number of remaining users.

But nobody took it seriously anymore.

Because that colossal entity, which has always been at the very end, has already left all the preceding countries far behind on the path of evolution—

A ride to the dust.

This small bug actually makes the list seem even more formalistic.

When people look at the leaderboard, they always unconsciously start from the bottom.

In the American seats, the signal flickered erratically, as if there was a bad connection, and remained gray most of the time.

However, this failed to attract anyone's attention.

All eyes were focused on Pei Canghai, who sat in the main seat, their expressions a mixture of awe, pleading, and struggle.

"Gentlemen, we have run out of time."

The first to speak was Charles from the Sunset Country.

This guy's been living the high life lately, and now he's incredibly enthusiastic about being a lackey:

"Randomness is creating miracles, and your players... every time they hesitate, they are gambling with their future."

"The teddy bear and Hans the cat have already proven the feasibility of cooperation."

The French rooster quickly followed up, saying, "We can't wait any longer!"

"As it turns out, both in and out of the game, only the Dragon Kingdom has the strength and prestige to lead us in resisting this disaster!"

"I propose the establishment of the [Blue Star United Front], with the Dragon Kingdom at its core, to coordinate our actions!"

"I second that!"

"I second that!"

......

This time, the hall was filled with shouts of seconding the motion.

The image of the American man flickered violently a few times, as if trying to say something, but couldn't utter a sound, and finally went out.

The establishment of the "Blue Star United Front" has only one prerequisite.

Pei Canghai waited until everyone was quiet before slowly speaking:

"In the [Ocean Era], all contestants must unconditionally obey the orders of the Dragon Kingdom contestants."

......

As the last virtual light and shadow faded, the venue returned to silence, the tsunami-like roar of "seconding" still seeming to echo in the air.

"Go and get ready."

Pei Canghai waved his hand, indicating that the others could leave.

He didn't move on Friday. He waited until everyone had left before walking up to Pei Canghai.

"Elder Pei."

"That kid's gotten into trouble again?"

"...It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter."

On Friday, I rubbed my temples, looking like I had a stomachache.

"He got in touch with a US congressman named Mike."

"McGrady secretly sent an email to Saturday pleading for help, saying that their higher-ups had gone mad and that anyone who proposed an alliance with us would be secretly dealt with. He didn't want to be our enemy, but he was afraid he would be next."

The email was short, but the words conveyed a sense of terror.

Pei Canghai's gaze swept over the emails before returning to the large screen.

In the picture.

Ren Yi was hiding his wheelchair under the table and leading two figures furtively upstairs.

"It seems they're not a monolithic entity either."

He added on Friday, "They asked us what to do on Saturday."

"How is our 'guest' from America doing lately?" Pei Canghai asked after a moment of contemplation.

It took me a few seconds to realize who the customer was referring to on Friday.

"The target, Alen, is still in quarantine and her mental state is very unstable. She keeps drawing question marks on paper and muttering, 'I don't need to come tomorrow.'"

"Where is his upline?"

"We have identified several suspicious contacts, but they are very vigilant and have not made any unusual moves yet."

"Get them moving."

Pei Canghai's tone was indifferent.

"Inadvertently leaked information about Alen's 'identity' being removed and preventing her from evolving to Alen's superior."

On Friday, he immediately understood the intention behind this move.

Once this news is confirmed, what choices will some "smart people" who are watching the ship sink soon make?

"I see,"

"Tell Saturday," Pei Canghai said, his eyes glued to the screen. He saw Renyi explaining something to Aurora and Klaus from the medical room on the third floor.

"Make sure his friend is ready."

On Friday, as he turned to leave, his steps became lighter.

He could even imagine it...

What a chaotic and hilarious scene it will be when this news spreads across the United States.

......

【The Ocean Era】

On the rooftop of the Narwhal.

The night breeze, carrying the dampness of the sea, dispelled the lingering smells of alcohol and barbecue from the dinner.

"I thought it would be a den of dragons and tigers."

Nathan walked ahead, identifying the plants he encountered as he went.

He casually parted a drooping vine and twirled a leaf between his fingertips.

"It's quite safe, not as dangerous as some aristocratic gardens that like to grow carnivorous plants and large Venus flytraps."

Renyi was standing in front of a large sunflower plant, about half a person's height, resembling a blue flower head.

"Safety?"

He reached out and gently flicked the flowerpot.

The dense black stamens in the center of the flower bud trembled, and then, as if shy, the blue petals quickly closed inward, finally shrinking into a loose bud with a hole in the middle, as if an eye was peeking through it.

【Mutant - Giant Mimosa】

[Comment: A mimosa plant that looks rather prematurely grown; it can be used to demonstrate what social anxiety is. PS: Stop playing it, or I'll become withdrawn.]

Yes, it's quite safe.

"They are mostly ornamental plants that aren't very visually appealing."

【Color-Changing Large White Flower】

[Review: Aside from its garish color, pungent taste, and poisonous nature, it's utterly useless. PS: Don't eat it unless you want to experience "a shower in your anus."]

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He takes back what he just said!

"They're all just flashy but impractical things."

Noah strolled around the greenhouse, finally sitting down on a cast-iron bench, hands in his pockets, legs crossed listlessly.

"I advise you not to waste your energy."

"I've been to this place more than once, and I've never seen any 'rare and exotic plants' that bloom at midnight."

When Renyi and Nathan looked at him at the same time, this guy put on an annoying "I don't know anything" expression.

However, Ren Yi is optimistic, thinking that it might just be that the time hasn't come yet.

He asked Nathan, "What time is it?"

11:55.

Mrs. Jasmine could arrive in five minutes.

Renzi glanced around the greenhouse at the various heights and lush foliage of the plants, then decisively tilted his head toward a dense clump of grass.

"Let's find a place to hide first."