In the Star Relic, within the tallest structure,
Dozens of people sat around a long table, discussing something amongst themselves, their gazes occasionally falling upon Chen Shu at the forefront.
Chen Shu had previously used his words to boost morale, minimizing the impact of the old man's disappearance.
After it concluded, he immediately convened a human conference.
At this moment, in the vast conference hall, people were arriving one after another, taking their seats along the long table.
Those who came were all in high positions, including Gu Lan, the head of the Dragon Guard, Zhu Yuan, the commander of the Spirit Suppression Army, various provincial governors, and Qin Tian, the president of the Huaxia Academy, among others...
In addition, there were representatives of the younger generation, such as A Liang, Xu Xingxing, and so on...
Without exception, they were all the pillars of humanity today!
As time gradually passed,
The entire conference hall was filled to capacity, everyone wearing serious expressions, clearly understanding the importance of today's meeting.
At this moment, the conference hall fell silent, all eyes turned to Chen Shu, awaiting his address.
Chen Shu was now, in terms of strength alone, the undisputed number one!
However, upon thinking of this fellow's past conduct, they felt a bit strange. Had a fierce bandit become the leader of humanity?
It was indeed a bit sci-fi...
"Everyone..."
Chen Shu's lips curved upwards, and he began, "In the past, it was always the old man who convened these meetings. Now that it's me, I know you all feel a bit unaccustomed."
The crowd nodded. It wasn't defiance, just a simple feeling of oddity...
"If you all find it too awkward..."
Chen Shu smiled slightly and said, "You can call me Grandpa Chen..."
"???"
The crowd was slightly taken aback, completely stunned. This guy really knew how to talk...
"Chen Pi, you brat, your skin is itching, isn't it?"
Liu Feng, sitting below, glared at him. Could this fellow really be a good leader...
At the same time, many people were flexing their muscles, already itching to teach this fellow a lesson...
"Calm down... everyone, calm down..."
Chen Shu's expression sharpened, and he chuckled sheepishly, "Don't get angry..."
Most of the people present were seniors who had looked after him in the past. If it came to a fight, he truly wouldn't dare to retaliate...
"That's more like it..."
The crowd retracted their actions. In their hearts, they didn't dwell on it with this fellow. After all, they were all used to him...
"Can you get straight to the point?"
"Uh... coming... coming right up..."
Chen Shu muttered to himself: Can't you give this strongest person some face...
"Before the old man left, he wanted me to lead all of humanity forward."
Chen Shu coughed and said, "However, you all know my abilities. I'm quite skilled at plundering and such, but I truly have no experience as a leader."
At most, he could brainwash people, but in terms of actual management, he really had none...
"..."
The crowd nodded, not surprised.
Chen Shu continued with a smile, "So, I believe that specific personnel management and such should be handled by you experienced seniors."
The crowd nodded, and at the same time, a great sigh of relief escaped them, even evident in their expressions.
"No..."
Chen Shu raised an eyebrow and said, "What's with that expression? Are you all that afraid of me managing things?"
"..."
The crowd remained silent, merely staring at him with peculiar gazes. They said nothing, yet it felt as if they had said everything...
"To tell you the truth, kid."
Qin Tian shrugged and said, "We've already discussed it. You can give speeches to boost morale, but if you truly wanted to manage, we'd unanimously veto it."
"..."
Chen Shu's mouth twitched. "Do you have to be so direct?"
"What if you end up training everyone into fierce bandits, and then we have an all-bandit situation?"
Liu Feng glanced at him and said, "This is a special period, and the problems might not be apparent. But if we enter peacetime later, won't humanity be fighting amongst themselves every day?"
"..."
Chen Shu's forehead was covered in black lines. So this was your concern?
"I don't want to manage anyway..."
He shook his head and said, "By the way, the old man left some information, including some division of personnel responsibilities, the establishment of new departments, and the abolition of old ones. You can refer to it."
Now that people had relocated to the Star Relic, it was a special period, and naturally, the order would be different from before.
An hour later,
Chen Shu relayed all of the old man's arrangements. The others listened patiently, silently noting them down.
"That's basically it."
He nodded and said, "How to execute it, I will leave it to you seniors to decide."
The crowd nodded, not refusing this responsibility.
The older generation of beast tamers had mostly lost their contracted spirits, and some had been wiped out entirely, leaving not a single contracted spirit.
Having lost their combat strength, they had been feeling dejected. Now, Chen Shu's arrangements made them feel useful again.
Moreover, they were rich in experience, making them indeed the perfect candidates.
"A Liang, you and the others come out with me."
Chen Shu left the conference room to the seniors and called out the younger representatives like A Liang.
The group instantly teleported to the deepest part of the relic. This place was now devoid of people, as if they had arrived in a special dimension.
"A Liang, how has your strength progressed?"
Chen Shu looked at the crowd and asked.
"It's okay. I'm at Gold Three-star, but breaking through to King-rank seems to be a distant dream..."
"Me too..."
Fang Si nodded, displaying her Gold Three-star strength.
Xiao Xing and the others also revealed their strength one by one, all having reached the Gold Three-star level.
With the enhancement of heroic souls, their progress was rapid. In the peaceful times of the past, they would undoubtedly be the prodigies leading an era.
However, in the current situation, Gold-rank was simply not enough...
"All Gold Three-star..."
Chen Shu mused, stroking his chin.
"Not me!"
At this moment, Old Xie spoke, his eyes seemingly holding a trace of unparalleled pride.
"Hmm?"
Chen Shu raised an eyebrow, a hint of pleasant surprise on his face.
"I'm Gold One-star."
"..."
Chen Shu's expression froze. He had actually harbored hope.
"Get outta here. Trim your beard when you have time. Who knows you're still young?"
"..."
Old Xie pouted and said, "For someone without a background or talent like me, reaching Gold One-star is already like my ancestors' graves smoking with good fortune!"
"Then you should get ready next. Your ancestors' graves might be directly ignited!"
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