CHAPTER 842: CHAPTER 510: GOD AMONG MEN

"Leader!"

Zhao Cangming exclaimed, and after a few seconds of being stunned, Lu Yunhai finally reacted, both extremely excited.

Every Asia-Pacific Community citizen reacts this way upon seeing the Leader.

In people’s minds, the Leader’s status is supreme.

He is the nation-builder, national hero, spiritual mentor, life idol, and the embodiment of a great leader; without the Leader, there would be no country, no home, and perhaps even their own nation would have perished.

When he steps out from the screen and stands vividly in front of you, no Asia-Pacific Community citizen can remain calm.

People trust him unconditionally.

In fact, the majority of Asia-Pacific Community citizens are willing to sacrifice their lives for the Leader’s safety.

Of course, Ji Daosheng would certainly refuse anyone doing so.

Ji Xinghuo understood their feelings; he also felt very excited when he first met the Leader, not much better than them.

"Let’s go." Ji Xinghuo said.

He took two steps but noticed both remained standing, Lu Yunhai’s face a bit dazed, "Xinghuo, is the Leader here to see you?"

"I suppose so." Ji Xinghuo nodded.

"My heavens!"

Despite just witnessing Ji Xinghuo’s powerful abilities, to an extent he couldn’t comprehend, it was nothing compared to the shock of this moment.

The esteemed Leader personally coming to Star Gate Fortress to greet Ji Xinghuo?

The Leader personally greeting to show respect, what status does Ji Xinghuo hold now?

At least equal to the Leader, could it be even higher?

Lu Yunhai’s mind was in chaos, daring not to think more, feeling he was about to faint. Zhao Cangming was also breathless, so shocked he couldn’t utter a word.

"Why are you just standing there?" Ji Xinghuo said helplessly, "Do you want the Leader to come over and greet you?"

"Uh uh..."

The two immediately snapped out of it and quickly followed.

Ji Xinghuo led the two, both with slightly unsteady steps, towards Ji Daosheng and greeted him, "Leader."

"Good, good Leader!"

Seeing Ji Daosheng up close, identical to what they learned from books and screens, their hearts filled with excitement, even stuttering in speech, more nervous than during battles with Catastrophe creatures.

"Xinghuo, you’re back." Ji Daosheng slightly nodded, wearing a kind smile, and glanced at the two beside him.

Ji Xinghuo said, "Let me introduce them to the Leader."

"I know who these two are." Ji Daosheng chuckled, "You’re Lu Yunhai, Xinghuo’s classmate; and you’re Zhao Cangming, Man Ying’s brother, right?"

"Yes, Leader." The two were immediately overwhelmed by the honor, surprised the Leader knew their names; even if it was due to their connection to Ji Xinghuo and his sister, being remembered by the Leader was a lifetime honor.

"You both are doing well."

Ji Daosheng scrutinized them carefully, encouraging, "Both of you young men have great potential, keep striving to achieve more."

"Yes!"

Lu Yunhai and Zhao Cangming both stood upright, responding loudly with excitement.

Ji Daosheng shook each of their hands and then said to Ji Xinghuo, "Let’s go, I’ll escort you back to Chang’an."

"Thank you, Leader," Ji Xinghuo replied humbly, "I planned to seek an audience with the Leader as soon as I returned to Earth, you didn’t need to come here."

"Upon learning of your return, I happened to be resting and decided to come by." Ji Daosheng replied with a nonchalant smile.

"Thank you, Leader."

Ji Xinghuo expressed gratitude, knowing the Leader’s overwhelming responsibilities, shouldering the entire nation’s duty, countless decisions await him daily, long hours of work without rest, even through holidays.

The Leader’s time is extremely valuable, and "resting" was just an excuse.

Yet it showed the Leader’s respect for him.

The four boarded the shuttle.

This shuttle was exclusively for the Leader, looking unremarkable from the outside, but its interior underwent modifications with the highest technology of the Asia-Pacific Community, with upgraded armor and protective fields, faster speed, and a more comfortable balance inside.

The shuttle ascended to the sky, the top deck of Star Gate Fortress closed layer by layer, surrounded by multiple shuttles and fighter jets, flanking and escorting, followed by Lu Yunhai’s Wuyanjian.

"Yunhai, Cangming."

Ji Daosheng said to the two, "Please take a seat in the front cabin; Xinghuo and I have matters to discuss, hope you don’t mind?"

"We don’t mind! Not at all!" The two sensibly moved forward.

The door closed, isolating the sound outside, leaving only Ji Daosheng and Ji Xinghuo in the cabin.

"Xinghuo, sit down."

Ji Daosheng gestured to the seat, and they sat facing each other on comfortable sofas, his expression more relaxed, observing Ji Xinghuo carefully, smiling uncontrollably, "Your time in the Star Realm was longer than I anticipated, but the gains were also greater."

In his hand, he took out a list, apparently just submitted by Yan Wenxu, browsing as he praised, "The amount of these resources far exceeds expectations, significantly aiding us. Xinghuo, you’ve done great work!"

"It was my duty." Ji Xinghuo replied without arrogance, "Senior Hu Lan also contributed greatly."

"Ah, little Lan..."

Ji Daosheng’s eyes flashed with emotion, his expression somewhat complex, and sighed, "I haven’t seen her for many years."

"This is a letter from Senior Hu Lan for you." Ji Xinghuo handed over the Titanium Cobalt Lan’s letter.

"Let me see."

Ji Daosheng’s face lit up joyously, eagerly opening the envelope, reading it earnestly in front of Ji Xinghuo.