After confirming Ding Lu's thoughts, Li Tianran didn't try to stop him. He had seen Damian's daughter. Honestly, the descendants of such highly educated families were absolutely flawless in terms of knowledge, quality, and appearance. Even Bai Jingyan and Lan Ning, descendants of wealthy families, probably wouldn't have been able to catch her eye before the world changed.

Ding Lu happened to seize the opportunity when she was at her most vulnerable, using clumsy means such as sending things, supplies, and flowers to quickly close the distance between them.

And in several interactions, she discovered that Ding Lu's personality and character were relatively upright and gentle. Among the "somewhat abnormal" people on Kuangxi Island, he seemed particularly normal and approachable. Gradually, she developed some inexplicable dependence and affection for Ding Lu.

Although Ding Lu initially approached her with a strong purpose, Li Tianran didn't think their future union would be a tragedy.

But love can be cultivated. In their union, love might only occupy one or two years, while "responsibility" is the long-term driving force to support them.

Li Tianran absolutely believed that Ding Lu was a very responsible man. As long as he married her, no matter what his purpose, he would treat her with all his heart and wouldn't change his attitude 180 degrees after tying Damian to Kuangxi Island.

Even if Ding Lu had a strong purpose, he wouldn't... ruin her!

And age wasn't an issue...

Damian's daughter, Isabella, was nineteen years old this year. Although Ding Lu was younger, his powerful physique as an evolver meant he was fully developed. Standing with Isabella, he even looked more mature than her.

In ancient times, wealthy young men began marrying at the age of twelve or thirteen. And in the current extremely harsh world situation, in order to increase the population, powerful countries had long reduced the breeding age to below nineteen.

So, from any perspective, the relationship between Ding Lu and Isabella was reasonable and legal.

"Alright, if you and Damian's daughter develop smoothly, I'll throw you a grand wedding on your wedding day and give you a generous gift!" Li Tianran patted Ding Lu on the shoulder, stood up, and walked away.

"Thank you, thank you, Boss!" Ding Lu thanked him with a smile.

"Stop calling me Boss..." Li Tianran waved his hand. "From now on, call me Brother like Han Han!"

"You're such an idiot. If I don't protect you a bit, I'm afraid you'll work yourself to death..."

Watching Li Tianran's departing figure, Ding Lu's eyes were filled with tears, and he had a smile on his face: "It's not bitter, it's quite sweet!"

……

After getting Li Tianran's permission, Ding Lu's offensive against Isabella became even more intense. As soon as he had free time, he would run to her residence, bringing things and helping with chores, acting like a model husband. Damian worked in the evolver factory and knew nothing about what was happening at home. His wife and students initially didn't know Ding Lu's identity either, thinking he was a handyman arranged by Li Tianran, and didn't pay him much attention.

Under these circumstances, the relationship between Ding Lu and Isabella became increasingly close, but it was kept well hidden...

……

"Let's go!"

Twenty hours later, Li Tianran received an urgent message from the Human Alliance, telling him that his induction ceremony would officially begin in one hour, at a strategic center jointly established by the five major powers.

The leaders of countries around the world had already arrived, and Li Tianran had to rush to the appointment. He was the protagonist today!

Buzz!

Several armed helicopters took off, and Li Tianran and Lu Chi led a thousand pioneers away from Kuangxi Island, heading towards the strategic center!

About half an hour later.

Li Tianran saw the strategic center building below, adorned with numerous flags. The helicopter slowly descended. After his identity was verified, Li Tianran, dressed in a black suit, strode towards the building through the guard of honor composed of soldiers from various countries!

"Pay the highest respect to the leader of the Pioneer Legion, the pioneer against the beast tide, the Lord of Kuangxi Island... Li Tianran!"

"Salute!"

Suddenly, a military formation of over ten thousand soldiers from various countries roared in unison and gave Li Tianran a standard military salute at the same time.

At that moment, Li Tianran felt goosebumps all over his body.

It was a heart-stirring feeling, a respect from all countries!

And what earned this respect were the blood-colored banners in the ruined cities, and the corpses of mutant beasts and Beast Kings falling under the blood-colored banners!

It was the steel knives in the hands of the pioneer warriors!

"..." Li Tianran took a deep breath, calmed his emotions, and someone opened the door for him. What came into view was a huge conference hall and many leaders!

The Alliance's Supreme Conference Room!

When Li Tianran stepped into this conference room, it meant that he had officially entered the highest power center of the human world!

In the center of the conference room was a wide conference table, with chairs on both sides marked with special red characters from "1" to "38". These numbers were not randomly marked, they represented the strength and order of each country in the Alliance!

The first five represent the five permanent member states!

They sit firmly in the top five, enjoying the resource supply of other countries and providing shelter for member states!

But even for the top five, there is a proportion to their enjoyment of resources supplied by other countries!

If the resources contributed by the member states are likened to 10, then the member state ranked "1" will occupy 3, the second will occupy 2.2, the third will occupy 1.8, the fourth will occupy 1.6, and the fifth will be 1.4!

Because even among the five permanent member states, there are huge differences in strength, so the profits are also different!

At this time, there were already a large number of national leaders in the hall, focusing their eyes on Li Tianran. They wanted to see which chair Li Tianran would sit on today?

"I guess he will be within the top 10 at least. Kuangxi Island's recent performance is too amazing!"

"No, I think the Alliance may increase the number of permanent member states to 6. Li Tianran should be the sixth. Although his combat power is strong, Kuangxi Island is too small and its foundation is not strong enough!"

"I guess..."

Amidst the discussions, Li Tianran strode towards the conference table.

He proceeded from the 38th seat all the way forward.

He strode past the twenty-eighth seat, moving quickly.

He reached the 10th seat, without stopping!

He walked past the 6th seat, still without stopping!

Everyone's eyes widened, guessing if he was about to squeeze out one of the original five permanent member states?

This was too outrageous!

Li Tianran walked to the 5th seat, and pulled the chair.

Everyone was stunned. Sure enough, he squeezed down the current country of F!

But to everyone's surprise, Li Tianran didn't sit on the 5th seat!

He pulled open the chair of the 5th seat, and smoothly walked past the gap, sitting firmly on the 4th seat next to it!

The leaders were dumbfounded.

A blood-colored banner slowly rose from among the many flags above the strategic building.

The patterns of golden swords and rose of Sharon flowers fluttered, magnificent.