Chapter 610: Leader

An affectionate and excited call almost melted old Li's heart. "A Youyou, is everything okay?"

"Everything is great. I'm at the Libra Anthem, which is the safest place, and I have many friends taking care of me. Second Brother, you are truly amazing. I just knew you would be able to lead us out!" A Youyou praised him from the bottom of her heart, her eyes filled with adoration and affection.

Li Hao's heart actually surged with emotion. This was the first time in all the time they had known each other that he had seen such adoration in A Youyou's eyes; any man would feel proud at a moment like this.

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Just as Li Hao was about to open his mouth to be humble, a big head popped up in the video. Sigh... he really wanted to slap it away.

"Li Ge, thank us! You have no idea how popular Her Highness Arths is at the Libra Anthem. We've even formed the Guardian Human Goddess Knights; you owe us a huge favor!" Dumela's voice came through the Star Swift. A Youyou smiled and tilted the Star Swift. Li Hao saw familiar faces: Maxis, Basta, Dumela, as well as Laika, Anluo Dan, and others. They weren't just together temporarily; they were truly waiting together. It was nearly the strongest lineup of human warriors.

"Did you miss me?" A Youyou asked with a sly smile.

Li Hao looked at A Youyou earnestly. He had always known that A Youyou was incredibly strong on the inside. A smile appeared at the corners of his mouth; the little girl had grown up a bit and was even more beautiful. For A Youyou, and for Maxis and the others, it had certainly not been an easy year. It was the same for him; whenever he was on the verge of losing control, he used to rely on Zuo Xiaotang and the little girls at the orphanage, but this year, he had also had A Youyou to help him pull through.

"Li Ge, that's enough! There are so many people here, don't go showing off your affection the moment you meet!" Dumela couldn't take it anymore. She still preferred the cold Li Mo from before. Although he was stronger and more imposing now, why did he seem less charming? The Li Ge in her heart wouldn't be swayed by any beauty.

"Haha, brothers, let's have a meal together when we meet." Li Hao still expressed his gratitude to Maxis and the others. A Youyou's charm was clearly immense; even at the Libra Anthem, where the atmosphere was relatively good, there was no lack of people trying to get close or those with bad intentions. However, the human lineup here was fierce and ruthless. They could swallow their pride over other things, but when it involved A Youyou, Maxis and the others would stand their ground without hesitation.

"Li Ge, don't make empty promises this time; you have to follow through!" Maxis didn't stand on ceremony and remained full of excitement and enthusiasm. Upon arriving at the Star Alliance, they needed a leader even more—a lighthouse that could take down those aliens who held their noses up in the air.

"I think so too. It's not easy to get a meal out of Li Ge. Every time he says 'go back' or 'next time,' there's never any follow-up," Dumela teased.

"We all want one!" Laika and the others chimed in. Even Basta, who was usually stern, joined in the banter. It was clear that everyone was truly excited.

Li Hao hurriedly promised that this time it really wasn't just talk. Outside, the Apocalypse group was still very tight-knit, having already survived the most difficult moments at the beginning.

"Li Ge, you're still the best. You've already broken into the Heavenly Ladder. We were actually planning to go back and spar with you, but it looks like you've improved again." Dumela and the others' eyes were filled with confidence; it was clear they had grown a lot.

"It's nothing, just messing around. The people here are relatively friendly," Li Hao laughed. "These are my brothers from the Verdict: the golden Kuta, Gaia from Lastaya, and the Gamma Insectoid warrior Gasimi."

No one believed the nonsense about them being friendly, but facing Li Hao, even those who weren't friendly would likely become so.

Everyone greeted each other. Gaia and Kuta had been stunned into silence by A Youyou's beauty. They had always thought Li Hao was bragging, but now they realized they had been like frogs at the bottom of a well, especially Gaia.

He absolutely did not believe that the person before him was a Human. This was clearly a Celestial, a Celestial among Celestials. This was the Perfect Star Eyes, truly representing the starry sea. Originally, there was only one in the entire Heavenly Human World, and that person was named Hermia Augustus. Now, there had actually appeared

a second one...

A Youyou turned the camera away, and the others tactfully left space for the two of them. Gaia and the others also quietly retreated. Gasimi was dragged away by Gaia; Insectoids just lacked social awareness. A Youyou switched directly to private mode, creating a space for the two of them to talk.

"A Youyou, everything will be fine. Trust me!"

After chatting for a good while, A Youyou added Li Hao to the Human Star River Group. Every human who could be contacted and was located across the Star River was in there.

When Li Hao entered the Star River Group, it instantly exploded, leaving Li Hao completely bewildered. There were people he knew, but even more that he didn't. He didn't know that although he hadn't appeared for a year, he had always been the hero of the Humans. Unknowingly, Li Hao had become a pillar in the hearts of countless warriors.

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Humans needed a leader they could trust; from the S Tournament to the Kepler War, there was no one better.

At this moment in the Verdict Anthem, Defatandisi and the Dragon Lady Ning Long were

discussing something together. They were brewing tea on the table; in the large room, there were only Defatandisi and Ning Long.

"How much do you think he knows?" Defatandisi, dressed in a tea ceremony robe, poured a cup for Ning Long.

Ning Long smelled the tea's fragrance; it was refreshing to the heart. It could only be cultivated on Earth.

"Nothing at all," Ning Long said with a light smile, then sipped it slowly. "However, it's clear he is very wary of you."

Defatandisi took a sip of tea. "That's due to some past history, but this person is someone who can be won over. Our interests don't directly conflict; Haosen is the main target."!

A strange light flashed in Ning Long's eyes. "You value him that much?"

The reason Ning Long went to see Li Hao in person wasn't because Li Hao possessed Dimension Power. In the vast universe, there were all kinds of unknown Dimension Powers. Other races couldn't see them due to their own limitations, but to the Dragon Race, it wasn't worth mentioning. Yet, Defatandisi had asked her to make the trip.

To the outside world, the relationship between Ning Long and Defatandisi seemed average, but this was actually a misconception they both gave to the public. Not only was their relationship good, but Defatandisi was also recognized by the Star Casting Dragon Race. Coming to the Verdict Anthem this time was, of course, carrying an important mission, and Ning Long was there to provide assistance. The reason it wasn't exposed directly was to avoid causing trouble; after all, the neutral Dragon Race had more influence.

Ning Long smiled beautifully. "Since you value him so much, then I'll observe him. Should I reserve a spot for him in the Star Casting Dragon Alliance?"

Defatandisi nodded. "You can."

"You really are very attentive. This is a huge favor to him; he should thank you properly. This is equivalent to helping him shed his low-class Human status and gaining the recognition of the Anthem," Ning Long laughed. The Star Casting Dragon Alliance was an internal organization of the Anthem led by the Dragon Race, and it held extraordinary significance. Regardless of which civilization one came from, once recognized by the Dragon Alliance, one automatically entered the elite tier within the Saint Song System. A Sergeant Major had two important title assessments: one was "Star," which was awarded for multiple mission executions and being an excellent Team Leader—this was assessed by the Anthem—and the other was a more powerful assessment, "Hero," and one of the prerequisites for that was being a member of the Dragon Alliance.

Defatandisi was effectively giving Li Hao a buff. Ning Long had known Defatandisi for a long time, and this was the first time she had seen Defatandisi be so attentive, even carrying a hint of "ingratiation."

Born into the Cthulhu, a prominent family of the Seventh Art Federation, this was a prestigious clan of the Galaxy Era. The naturally gifted Defatandisi had received the secret recognition of the Star Casting Dragon Race. With the addition of this dual identity, Defatandisi was destined to become one of the leaders of the Celestials. In reality, the Star Casting Dragon Race had always used such means to maintain the balance of the Star Alliance.

In the current Star River Alliance, because the Silver Heart Trade Alliance had developed too rapidly and, due to its policies of "openness," "freedom," "fairness," and "inclusivity," had gained the support of too much power, it had essentially broken the original balance of the three-legged stool. Therefore, it was necessary to strengthen the Ozil Empire and the Seventh Art Federation, and Defatandisi and Hermia were the most important links in this. Whether in terms of ability, status, or attitude, Defatandisi was the most suitable.

Defatandisi shook his head and waved his hand helplessly. "Ning Long, I really didn't think of it that way. Although I don't know what methods he has, I always feel that the Saint Song System cannot suppress him."

Ning Long's gaze was intense. "You're being a bit blind here. The Saint Song Order is the foundation of the entire Star River Order; no matter who it is, they must follow the rules. At his stage, without the help of the Dragon Alliance, it would take at least a few years to become a Sergeant Major. There are many variables in that."

Ning Long wasn't being arrogant; this ability had nothing to do with it. She hadn't underestimated Li Hao. In her conversation with him, Li Hao hadn't been affected by her Dragon Might in the slightest, nor had he been influenced by the Dragon Lady's charm.

Once close to a Dragon Lady, other creatures were easily infected by the Dragon Lady's charm, becoming filled with positive emotions like love and adoration. Only those with firm wills and powerful Spirits could resist it.

Ding-dong.

Defatandisi glanced at his Star Swift, a strange, wry smile appearing on his face. "It seems we both underestimated my old friend."

Ning Long took a look, and this high-and-mighty Dragon Lady finally showed signs of being moved.

Li Hao had entered the Heavenly Ladder and broken the shackles of the new civilization, setting the fastest record for breaking into the Heavenly Ladder.

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Unbelievable!