NOVPUBThen, some of the lower-ranked Chosen Ones also realized that the related news was rapidly spreading on the internet.
The high-level of Human Civilization did not stop it, even though they too were in shock.
After all, there was simply no possibility of stopping the spread of such news.
However, how did this happen?
"Abnormal, very abnormal!" someone already shouted during the analysis meeting, "The results we observed indicate that the performance value of this civilization turned negative in an instant, signifying the whole civilization was destroyed in a flash! The time did not exceed one second! One second!"
Even in the voice, there was fear.
Even though they all were battle-hardened, having gone through trials time and time again, at this moment, they could not avoid fear either!
Although, the destruction of Trial Civilizations within a Trial is nothing unusual.
But this is on a different level!
In these past hundred years, they have additionally discovered two other Trial Civilizations besides the Spiritual Power Civilization.
The strength and potential of these two Trial Civilizations, although not surpassing the Spiritual Power Civilization, were definitely not weak!
Even the level that Human Civilization has shown is far from sufficient to subdue these two civilizations.
A civilization that can raise its Civilization Level to mid-stage of the Eighth Stage is not a simple one.
Various incredibly powerful foundations, seemingly infinite resources, an extremely high Civilization Mall Level, and many Civilization Level rewards that simply cannot be explored.
For such a level and magnitude of Trial Civilizations, even if they rank at the bottom in a Trial, it really has no significant impact.
They have participated in more than just one Eighth Stage Trial!
Even if they are severely damaged for a time, they are also able to recover in a very short period of time.
But these kinds of civilizations, with such levels and foundations, were suddenly and completely destroyed in less than a second?
How could this not instill fear!
The response from Human Civilization is still slightly better, they are ranked first among civilizations, and their base value is nearly a hundred times beyond the second rank, with a foundation so strong that, compared to other civilizations, it’s not even on the same level, and there’s Shen Hao who brings absolute confidence to the entire civilization.
Other Trial Civilizations, at this moment, must have fallen into tremendous panic.
Especially those civilizations that rank after the third place.
According to the reflections of the performance values, the levels of these civilizations do not differ much.
Even if some are a bit stronger here, and others are a bit stronger there, the overall level and potential are quite similar. 𝑛𝑜𝑣𝑝𝑢𝘣.𝘤𝑜𝘮
And the civilization that was instantly destroyed this time was ranked sixth!
This means that all other civilizations could potentially become the next one!
In fact, in just such a short time, Shen Hao had already received an urgent message from the ambassadors he had dispatched to the other three civilizations.
Including the Spiritual Power Civilization.
They want to invite Human Civilization to hold a meeting to discuss collectively.
To say discussing, but under the extreme fear, the desire for help is already very clear.
Shen Hao even saw that within these three civilizations, there was already a certain amount of panic.
The destruction of an entire civilization, the death of all people, as if in the next moment, it would come crashing down!
And they don’t even know where the crisis originates from, let alone how to prevent it.
How could the emergence of panic be stopped?
"The most urgent task is to find relevant information," Shen Hao thought while looking at the discussion of the Analysis Department, "First of all, to destroy such a huge civilization in one go, this is by no means something that a simple Warrior can do. Unless it is a Cosmic Supreme of the Ninth Stage taking action personally, otherwise, even if it’s the late Eighth Stage, or even Level 80, just one step away from being a Cosmic Supreme, they can’t do it."
This point can almost be confirmed.
Because Ming Hong was once at this level.
Shen Hao is also well aware of the power of this level.
Indeed mighty, yet not omnipotent, especially within such a strange and still chaotic Heavenly Worlds.
After all, no matter how high a single Transcendent’s Life Level is, it’s just that—a Life Level.
The destruction ultimately must return to the realm of Extraordinary Law!
Even intervention from a Heavenly Supreme was rejected by Shen Hao.
If it was truly Wave Horror that struck, then within this world of its creation, obliterating all the Trial Civilizations in one fell swoop would be effortless—it would surpass the scope of the trials, and the Civilization Trial System would inevitably have to take measures.
Just like in the previous Trial, where Ming Hong, the creator of the world, was taken away to use the Multi-Dimensional Parallel Universe he had created to conduct the Trial.
Otherwise, it would lose the meaning of a Trial.
Therefore, the only answer left was quite apparent.
"Authority!" Shen Hao slowly uttered these two words.
In this world, there exists some entity that wields the world’s authority!
It’s not the world’s Creator. A common Mid Eighth Stage being simply lacks the power to create such a world—it must be something akin to an "administrator".
"Right, if this world is a breeding ground, it would be unreasonable not to have an ’administrator’." Shen Hao’s thoughts became progressively clear.
In the Heavenly Worlds, what never lacks are miracles. If a place can produce an anomaly like Cheng Ping, then stronger anomalies, even Transcenders who step outside the entire world, are not impossible. To completely prevent such an occurrence, multiple layers of safeguards are a must; relying merely on "protocols" is imperfect. It is the combination of protocols and human intervention that is most secure.
In fact, any Transcender has the potential to step into the Ninth Stage.
No matter how faint or slight that possibility might be, a possibility is still a possibility.
Should a Transcender escape from this breeding ground and become a Heavenly Supreme, they would inevitably become a significant trouble.
Even with the lowest probability, there’s no need to gamble.
If that is the case—
"Dong Gong, you represent me to attend the consultation meeting held by the three Trial Civilizations." Shen Hao shared his conjecture with Dong Gong, then entrusted him with a mission, "To eliminate the threat stemming from the world’s authority, the only solution our Human Civilization has is to make a decision; it’s up to them."
"Yes!" Dong Gong was profoundly shaken.
On one hand, the President had assigned this task to him.
When it comes to status and honor, Princess Qiuyue of course ranks just below Shen Hao within all of Human Civilization.
But in terms of who can best represent Shen Hao’s will—
It is none other than Dong Gong!
As Shen Hao’s "secretary’ from the beginning until now, Dong Gong has always been deeply involved in the administration of the entire civilization.
He doesn’t pursue personal strength and dedicates nearly all his energy to the realm of management.
To a certain extent, Dong Gong serves as the communication bridge between Shen Hao and the Global United Front—that is, the high-level management of Human Civilization.
Some matters are directly ordered by Shen Hao to Dong Gong, who then instructs the specific individuals.
The authority and influence are considerable, but it essentially sacrifices personal will, becoming an extension of Shen Hao’s own.
Sending him to such an occasion, there’s no real difference from Shen Hao attending in person, except for a layer of face-saving buffer.
Even if the objective is not achieved, it won’t affect the relations between the four civilizations due to Shen Hao’s prestige.
Yet, it also clearly shows the importance Shen Hao places on the matter, even more so than if Princess Qiuyue were to be sent.
And the reason, Dong Gong fully understands.
Bearing Shen Hao’s will and the glorious mission of the entire civilization, he sits alone at the conference table of the four parties.
Yes, all by himself.
Although those seated in front are the highest authorities of three powerful Trial Civilizations accompanied by a great crowd, nearly all of them being Eighth Stage Warriors.
Nevertheless, the one occupying the main seat is still just a Seventh Rank entity, Dong Gong—and he sits there alone.
At this moment, he is the strongest person present!
