Chapter 279: Everything Is Under Control

Qin Feng carried the unconscious Xia Wan out of the rule channel, his figure instantly appearing in the Main Control Room of the New Era Command Center.

Before the subtle ripples in space had fully subsided, every person in the room—including Su Wenqian, Lei Dong, and several core members of the Science Council—who had been waiting there, immediately rose to their feet, their gazes locking onto him in unison.

When they saw Qin Feng unharmed, carrying Xia Wan—who, though unconscious, appeared to have stabilized vital signs—all of them exhaled in unison, followed by an indescribable surge of relief and awe.

Sir… you succeeded!

He truly entered alone that deadly place where even Silver Wing perished, quelled the anomaly, and brought her back!

"Sir!" Su Wenqian stepped forward quickly, her voice trembling slightly—with lingering fear, and profound relief.

Qin Feng gently laid Xia Wan on the medical bed already prepared nearby; the medical team on standby immediately moved in to take over, conducting detailed examinations and subsequent treatment.

"She needs rest," Qin Feng told the Medical Supervisor in a flat tone.

"Yes, Sir!" the Medical Supervisor replied respectfully, directing the team to carefully transfer Xia Wan toward the Medical Center.

After handling Xia Wan's affairs, Qin Feng turned to face the group.

His calm gaze swept over Su Wenqian, Lei Dong, and several Old Academicians whose eyes burned with curiosity and reverence.

"Sir, what happened at Kunlun Mountain…" Smith Professor couldn't help but speak first, his voice urgent.

Qin Feng raised a hand, signaling him to hold his tongue.

He did not immediately recount the perilous events within Kunlun Mountain's core, nor mention Yun Ge's interference or the mystery of Jing Yi. Those pieces of information were too high-level, not yet suitable for full disclosure.

His gaze settled on the massive global situation map at the center of the Main Control Room.

The light points representing Pandora and its allied forces had vanished entirely from the South Pacific region, as if they had never existed. The international darknet, which had initially erupted in chaos due to Qin Feng's bait deployment, now seemed to have sunk into a strange stillness—or perhaps deeper concealment—after Pandora's sudden collapse and the lack of further concrete leads.

Internally, rumors at Guanlan Yuan had already subsided; Xia Madam had shown her strength; Lei Dong's "one against thirty" had established absolute authority; the Science Council had unified the strategic doctrine of "greater than or equal to 100%"; the construction of the Deep Space Mothership, the operation of the Cultural Center, the planning of Star Harbor District… everything was advancing steadily and orderly.

In terms of resources, thanks to Su Wenqian's management of the Liang Family Acquisition and the optimization of internal economic cycles, the previously crippling pressure had been greatly alleviated.

Looking outward, overt threats and hidden daggers had temporarily ceased; internally, operations ran efficiently and smoothly; the future direction was clear and unambiguous.

Qin Feng stood before the massive situation map, his silhouette still upright, as if the space-spanning, rule-defying adventure he had just endured were merely an ordinary outing.

Amid the expectant gazes of all present, he spoke slowly, his voice low yet radiating absolute confidence—as if capable of stabilizing heaven and earth—clearly echoing throughout the Main Control Room:

"The anomaly at Kunlun Mountain has been quelled; related data will be submitted to the Council for analysis."

He paused, his gaze seemingly piercing through the walls, seeing the thriving land of New Era, the Deep Space Mothership taking shape, countless faces filled with hope.

Then he uttered the words that settled every heart, granting them boundless assurance:

"At present…"

"Everything is under control."

No grand rhetoric. No stirring descriptions.

Only these seven simple words.

Everything is under control.

This plain statement carried more power than any passionate declaration!

It meant that all storms, all crises, all challenges, lay within the control of that man. It meant that the giant vessel of New Era was sailing steadily along the course he had set toward the future. It meant they could now build, research, and pursue their dreams of the starry ocean without a single worry.

Su Wenqian's taut nerves finally relaxed, a genuine smile spreading across her face. Lei Dong straightened his posture, his eyes more resolute. The Old Academicians exchanged glances, each seeing excitement and reassurance in the others' eyes.

With Sir here, they had nothing to fear!

"Notify all departments to proceed according to plan," Qin Feng instructed Su Wenqian. "Pay special attention to the follow-up data of Pioneer One and the construction progress of the Deep Space Mothership."

"Yes, Sir!" Su Wenqian replied loudly.

Qin Feng gave a slight nod, said no more, and turned to leave the Main Control Room.

He needed time to process the vast amount of information from the Kunlun Star Core, to contemplate the meaning of Jing Yi, and to plan his next moves.

As he departed, the words "Everything is under control" spread like magic through New Era's upper echelons, indirectly shaping the entire city's atmosphere.

An unprecedented confidence and cohesion grew and spread in silence.

No matter how dark currents surged beyond, no matter what challenges lay ahead.

In New Era,

with him present,

then…

Everything is under control.