"... The situation has already been explained to you."

"Henceforth, the social stability of each city in the country will depend on the efforts of everyone here."

"May humanity overcome this calamity and welcome a truly bright future."

Director Long stood solemnly in the conference hall of the headquarters as he concluded his speech, then glanced at the heads of city divisions seated below him.

Although his eyes were still covered with that familiar red cloth, everyone couldn't help but feel an intangible pressure sweeping across them, as if they were stripped bare and seen through in the conference hall.

In Director Long's plan, announcing the issue of the second supernatural calamity naturally had to be communicated firstly to the official division heads of each city.

They would then convey the message to the awakened individuals under them and the subsequent processing departments.

Once the official side was completely stabilized, the general public would be informed, ultimately using Wu Liang's image as an "official hero" to reassure the panicked populace and deter those with malicious intentions.

Therefore, the scale of this meeting was unprecedented in its severity since the day of the official establishment.

Before the meeting began, Director Long had already laid out the premise —

"Should any of you feel that, upon hearing the news, you are unable to bear the chaos management of your city, you may request resignation after the meeting concludes, and the headquarters will send a new head to take over the city."

After all, both he and the old man could predict that once the heavy news of the second supernatural calamity was announced, every city, including the Capital City, would undergo a brief period of panic and chaos.

Certainly, there would be a portion of alarmist or extremely panicked citizens causing unrest, not to mention some criminals trying to take advantage of the situation!

There would even be some citizens who, usually leading suppressive lives, might think, "Since surviving the second supernatural calamity isn't guaranteed, why not enjoy some thrills and pleasures now."

These were the sources of urban chaos.

These individuals couldn't be preemptively filtered out and could only be managed by the local official divisions.

"Very well, none have shirked their duties as cowards."

"So I reiterate — Comrade Snake from the Zodiac located at headquarters has already predicted the forthcoming situations, do not harbor illusions that your city may be without unrest. We are protectors, and enforcers, and must have the resolve to face chaos!''

"The regulations for handling chaotic citizens can be collected from the room next door after this meeting adjourns. Dismissed!" Director Long said, expressionless, before turning to leave.

As he exited the conference hall, he received messages from several Zodiac members abroad in the Zodiac Department.

They were all verifying whether the orders given by Director Long last night were accurate.

After all, this was the first global international conference chaired by Huaxia with such tight timing, causing many countries to express skepticism.

"Hmm, even if uncertain whether other countries have predicted the advent of the second supernatural calamity, knowing in advance about this global crisis, there's no need for us to hide it. I will explain personally at the international meeting in half an hour." Director Long hastily headed to another meeting room.

At this moment, he wished for no emotional hiccups in any link and naturally refrained from saying much during the notice meeting.

In his view, the officials must transition from the image of unconditional protectors of citizens wielding a sword to something else.

In this special period, what the officials truly need is to become a cold state machine, eliminating all unfavorable factors, considering the safety of citizens in the larger picture.

After all, the following challenges pertain not to the survival of a person, a city, or even a country.

But to the major decision whether all humanity will descend into darkness or welcome light.

And he will be the commander of this battle!

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Not far away, Wu Liang watched as Director Long hurried to the next meeting and sighed.

He had gained new insights into the twisted changes in the thinking of the Pioneer.

In the world of the Pioneer, the position held by Director Long should have been his mother Yao Qingxue's, and all the current busy endeavors were what she had to endure.

After witnessing firsthand the massive effort put in by the national machinery, facing the unstoppable second supernatural calamity, and eventually witnessing the complete annihilation of humanity.

It would be strange if the Pioneer didn't go insane!

"Unfortunately, understanding is one thing, but I will show you... that path is wrong!" Wu Liang clenched his fist, raising his head to look out the window.

In the past few days, Wu Liang personally accompanied Director Long on a trip to Peach Blossom Spring within the Tianshan Mountain Range.

The meeting of the leaders of the old and new worlds revealed that both were under immense pressure.

Although the Sealed Yao Qingxue had absolute confidence in the Peach Blossom Spring Plan, Wu Liang still saw other thoughts in her eyes.

If possible, Yao Qingxue didn't wish for the Peach Blossom Spring Plan to commence, because it would mean humanity had utterly failed to combat the second supernatural calamity worldwide.

The Peach Blossom Spring Plan was the final defense line.

Therefore, Wu Liang intended to change the future where humanity couldn't fight the second supernatural calamity, in this new world, as the variable that once didn't exist!

I will let mom finally walk out of Peach Blossom Spring with peace of mind, no longer bearing the responsibility of saving humanity, relieving her from such psychological burdens!

"To survive... It seems I not only need to survive..." Wu Liang mocked himself.

From living with relatives to joining the official sector, to finally embarking on the path of solving the case of his parents' disappearance years ago.

In essence, his sole purpose had always been—survive the second supernatural calamity.

That was why he continuously upgraded the Fierce Ghost Minions and delved into the issues with the Ghost Compendium.

But now, successfully bringing his mom out of Peach Blossom Spring required more than just surviving.

"I'm going to... solve the second supernatural calamity... to turn these fierce ghosts into history?"

Wu Liang expressed his thoughts helplessly.

He didn't even know why the sudden surge of this idea, or upon vocalizing it, why he felt a peculiar sense of joy.

The joy stemmed from the Ghost Compendium.

It seemed as if the Ghost Compendium itself was rejoicing.

It was pleased with Wu Liang's decision, as though it had been waiting for that day for a long time and couldn't resist revealing such a distinct emotion for the first time, resembling a human with a soul.

"You... want me to end the supernatural resurgence?" Wu Liang rubbed his temples and asked softly.

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