The whole weird world is waiting for me to go to heaven

Chapter 1114 Who will win the flower?
"Oh, right, Sheng'er—"

"what?"

Without even looking up, Liu Sheng rapidly manipulated the three nuclear fusion missiles, sending them streaking across the frozen lotus pond and instantly turning the three small frigates into fireballs.

The firelight illuminated the fallen snow in the courtyard, turning it a deep red.

The warship fragments shot out and landed on the snow, ice, and rooftops, where they instantly melted away.

Just like the last trace of a smile on Ling Youlian's face.

Without these three escort ships, her cruiser was completely exposed and was ultimately torn apart by Liu Sheng's Phase Split Beam.

The wreckage of the warship slowly burned and collapsed, turning the entire courtyard red as if it were a burning inferno.

Finally, a large "Game Over" sign lit up.

Countless petals and ribbons rained down on Liu Sheng, and her cruisers, destroyers, frigates, and other warships flew joyfully around the courtyard.

This is the symbol of the victor.

As the fleet of warships flew out of sight, the void battlefield and the starry sky gradually dissipated.

Only the quiet courtyard and the softly falling snow remained.

At this moment, the mother and daughter were in the pavilion in the backyard of the Minister's residence.

While brewing tea, admiring the snow, and chatting, we played [Void Battle].

This is the newly launched Tianwang game, produced by Qingyun Pavilion, with General Hongshan personally involved in its development.

Because of the recent alien invasion, the game's downloads have skyrocketed, with many people entering the "Void" to simulate and rehearse potential future battles.

Just as Ling Youlian was about to lose, she suddenly brought up something else to try and attract Liu Sheng's attention.

In the end, it didn't work out.

"How come you weren't distracted!"

"Mom, you know perfectly well that it's normal for me to multitask."

Liu Sheng smiled faintly, and his tentacles quietly emerged from behind her. One tentacle hooked a grape and offered it to his mother's lips, while the other hooked another grape and put it into his own mouth.

Another tentacle operates by simultaneously browsing the mirage of tea ceremony courses on the celestial network with its eyeballs.

After a flurry of dazzling movements, hot water was poured into the pot, and the aroma of tea gradually intensified.

She was already preparing to start the next game.

"and many more."

"Mom, you can't cheat if you lose."

“Who said Mother is going to renege on her promise?” Ling Youlian rolled her eyes at Liu Sheng. “I’m going to continue what I was saying.”

"I thought Mother was just making up an excuse."

"certainly not!"

As she spoke, Ling Youlian flicked her finger, sending out a round little thing.

“Here, this was given to me by a colleague. She asked me to return it to you, saying it was something you lent to her daughter before.”

Liu Sheng caught it.

A spiritual pearl lay in the palm of his hand, radiating a warm and gentle spiritual light.

"Moreover, that colleague even approached me and asked me to check her spiritual messages."

"It turned out that a hidden rune had been implanted in her spiritual communication, and judging from its shape... it most likely came from the host."

"This rune can lurk within the Skynet, self-replicate, and spread covertly. We are certain that this is why the Seven Mysterious Tokens passage was hijacked by the Kovin Group."

Liu Sheng nodded: "Not surprising."

Ling Youlian glanced at the calmness on her face:

"It must be related to your report a few days ago about the fragments of the landlord hidden in Cangshuijian, right?"

"Ahem, I was clearly reporting this anonymously..."

"I knew it was you the moment I made the connection." Ling Youlian snorted. "My colleague probably only realized it after you pointed it out. Don't think I can't tell."

"Mother is indeed amazing."

Liu Sheng smiled and handed her a cup of freshly brewed tea.

Ling Youlian took a sip; the tea was mellow and fragrant, and the temperature was just right.

He nodded, then sighed:
"Now we've finally managed to dig up fragments of the original owner's information from all over the world. It's time to put an end to this mess at Xiaoxiang Tower."

"Yes, it's finally come to an end."

According to Liu Sheng's perception, the fragment collection progress has reached 78.56%.

Moreover, with the reach of the Skynet system extending, textile workshops across the country are conducting thorough searches, and the progress is rapidly increasing.

Everything has a traceable pattern.

By finding just a few suspicious variables, we can accurately deduce the interference behind this anomaly and trace it back to the original poster.

Ultimately, it's nothing more than calculation and deduction.

Ling Youlian put down her teacup.

"By the way, there's one more thing."

"The trial participants from Xuanzhou jointly petitioned the court, accusing the Xuanzhou Island Master Huang of manipulating the trials through his daughter, and all of them voluntarily gave up their contribution rankings."

"Huang Xiuwen also took the initiative to report her father, who conspired with several powerful families in Tang State to collude with extraterrestrial forces in hopes of seizing control of the position of chairman of the United Government."

"In addition to the testimonies of Rift and Faceless that you brought back, the evidence against Huang Island Master and his gang is irrefutable, and the people are indignant."

Liu Sheng nodded.

With a flick of his tentacle, he poured his mother another cup of tea.

This matter has already caused a great uproar on the Skynet website.

It's like it's arguing in her head, how could she not know?
"Now the position of chairman of the coalition government is in question again."

Ling Youlian sighed softly, her fingertips lingering on the rim of the teacup for a moment.

"Although according to the order, Dongdong is ranked first, so she should belong to Tang Kingdom. Moreover, Xuanzhou is now infamous, and both Mobei and Lingqiu are willing to cooperate with Tang Kingdom."

Liu Sheng didn't speak.

The presidency has been decided, however—

"The key is the selection of personnel."

A clear, cold voice came from the snow.

Liu Sheng and Ling Youlian looked up at the same time.

Wen Weilan arrived, trudging through the snow.

Snowflakes fell, but were kept at bay by the invisible barrier around her, not even touching a single hem of her clothes.

The moment she entered the pavilion, a chill followed her, but it was quickly soothed by the constant temperature array within the pavilion.

Liu Sheng smiled and said, "Please sit down. What brings you here?"

Wen Weilan sat down next to Liu Sheng and coughed lightly:
"We've come to discuss this matter with Minister Ling."

"Oh, I see."

“Of course, I’m also looking for you.” Wen Weilan blushed.

"Find me?"

Ling Youlian watched the two of them with great interest, her gaze shifting back and forth, and she couldn't help but smile secretly.

"There's nothing I can do. You went straight home as soon as you got back, so I had to have the Chief Minister come in person."

"Cough, so everyone knows I'm back?"

Liu Sheng did not deliberately try to connect with the hearts of people all over the world.

Although this is a "faith-based" network, she also advocates for maintaining personal privacy boundaries, which is key to avoiding divine manipulation and preserving independent thinking.

“Sheng Sheng, actually… many well-informed people know the truth, but no one dares to say it out loud,” Wen Weilan said.

"Yes."

Ling Youlian added.

"Once you realize that gods aren't mysterious at all, but rather a realm achievable by humankind, and that it has already been proven in the Colorful Star Civilization that gods aren't the only beings, but rather symbols of the ultimate cultivation—the 'unknowable'—everyone will naturally think that you are—"

"Minister Ling, don't say it," Wen Weilan reminded him.

Ling Youlian was taken aback, her face turning deathly pale: "Yes, I won't say." Wen Weilan shook her head: "It wasn't easy for Sheng Sheng to come back; she's different from us..."

She could go up and then come back.

However, Liu Sheng is bound by many things, and casually returning from her previous life might cause unknown consequences, so the mortal world cannot expose her identity.

Because knowing is existing.

She cannot exist; she can only be Liu Sheng.

The pavilion fell silent instantly.

There was only the bubbling sound of brewing tea and the soft rustling of falling snow.

After a long pause, Wen Weilan stared at Liu Sheng and slowly spoke:
"Regarding the chairmanship... the coalition government would like to hear your thoughts."

Her tone unconsciously became more cautious.

Liu Sheng understood, of course.

Human nature is always like this: subconsciously, people feel that there is a supreme being, and that being should decide everything; otherwise, they become uneasy, fearing that they might offend someone.

If she were to propose to be the chairperson, no one would object.

However, this was not Liu Sheng's original intention in establishing a "decentralized godhood" system and supporting the overthrow of the imperial system to establish a united government.

She didn't want to be emperor.

I don't want to be a "god".

What she wants goes beyond all of this.

It is a higher truth.

Mastering power is merely a means to stand taller and glimpse the vastness of the starry sky.

Therefore, she has enough focus on her studies and spiritual practice; where would she find the time to worry about so many intricate power struggles and politics?
Unfortunately, although she was unintentional, others might not have noticed.

Wen Weilan was also helpless.

“If it weren’t for Li Jianxi, then in terms of bloodline, it would be Li Hanshan’s turn, but he doesn’t want that position, and now that the imperial system is to be completely abolished, bloodline inheritance is not appropriate.”

"If we're going by age, then it should be Mei Yuting from the National Academy, but he said he has no interest in politics..."

"As for my current position..." She paused, then gave a self-deprecating laugh, "I, as the Grand Secretary... am too young and cannot command the respect of the people."

"Does that mean I can?" Liu Sheng frowned. "I'm young, have no position, and have no experience."

Wen Weilan chuckled.

"Of course I'm not talking about you."

Liu Sheng was taken aback: "Then why are you asking me?"

“Two reasons,” Wen Weilan said solemnly. “First, out of respect. Your current position is enough to influence the overall situation, and such an important matter must be communicated to you in advance.”

"two is……"

She paused, then turned to look at Ling Youlian sitting not far away.

"From a friend's perspective, I'd like to ask you—if your mother were to serve as the chairperson of the coalition government, would you feel... that it would be inappropriate?"

Liu Sheng was stunned.

She had certainly considered the possibilities, but human nature is too unpredictable.

I never imagined that such a coveted location would, in the end, turn out to be...

It fell on his own mother's head?

Ling Youlian was clearly taken aback; she paused in her teacup and looked at Wen Weilan in astonishment.

"What...where do I even begin?"

"It's mainly because you took leave today and didn't attend the meeting, so we didn't know. When it comes to candidates, you're the most popular choice."

"You are a pragmatist with achievements—Qingyun Pavilion, Tianwang, and the Immortal Boat Project all owe their success to your support. The current 'Immortal Boat Project,' which requires everyone to escape to the heavens, needs someone like you who understands the workings of nature and is knowledgeable about practical matters. Otherwise, we might face constraints at every turn, and we might not even be able to calculate the cost budget clearly."

"You have been in politics for quite some time, working at the grassroots level and in the cabinet. You come from humble beginnings and have the background of the Ling family. You can represent various factions and social classes."

"He is in his prime, neither too young to be convincing nor too old to be closed-minded."

Wen Weilan's gaze fell on the game controller in Ling Youlian's hand, and the corners of her lips curled up slightly.

Ling Youlian frowned slightly: "But I was involved in the Xiaoxiang Tower and the Northern Divine Kingdom..."

“I participated too,” Wen Weilan replied calmly. “Not just you, but also the Great General of the North, the High Priestess…”

"Regarding this, everyone believes that this is not a stain, but rather shows that your understanding of the monster community is more open-minded than that of the average conservative. Precisely because of this, the Treasury City and the Northern Territory trust you more."

“Moreover,” Wen Weilan smiled, “according to the results of ‘Observing the Mind with the Four Symbols,’ you are a typical ‘steady person’—steady, self-driven, devout, and enterprising, which are currently considered to be the most suitable qualities for a leader.”

"While this may seem overly rigid, as the chairperson of a coalition government in an emergency, it is crucial to have the ability to coordinate diverse forces, maintain order, and promote development.

"These are all things that the four countries agreed upon at the meeting."

Wen Weilan emphasized.

There is another reason, but it is tacitly kept silent at the moment.

That is--

Ling Youlian is Liu Sheng's mother.

Liu Sheng was the key contributor behind the scenes.

It might even be the legendary one—

Anyone with a decent understanding of the situation and a strong enough "bond of faith" with the Earth Mother can be certain of this.

So, if Ling Youlian becomes the chairperson, at least the Earth Mother will take better care of the human world.

To some extent, it can be considered that a mother's status is elevated by her daughter's.

Ling Youlian certainly knew this.

After hearing these words, his gaze turned to Liu Sheng again. He saw that she was still engaged in the [Void Battle] with the "World" without stopping her hands, and she did not say anything.

I understand that this is tantamount to tacit approval.

But she was also feeling quite uneasy.

It was only then that she realized how much she craved power, and understood the immense responsibility that came with it.

So she suppressed the fleeting flutter in her heart.

"I need to think about it carefully."

"It's alright, I just came to inform you that you will be attending the Cabinet meeting for the four-nation joint conference tomorrow, and I will explain the details to you then."

Ling Youlian nodded slightly:
"Row."

This concludes the discussion.

Ling Youlian smoothly changed the subject:
"Let's not talk about that now. You've been busy for the past few days and just finished court. Come play a few rounds of Void Battle. Your Uncle Liu has developed a new dish and is going to show off his skills to Sheng'er. You've just arrived in time."

Upon hearing this, Wen Weilan's eyes immediately lit up.

She knew about Liu Ruhai's skills.

"Then I shall gladly accept your offer and thank you for Sheng Sheng's blessing!"

Ling Youlian handed the handle to Wen Weilan, then tactfully got up and walked away, quietly leaving the small pavilion to the two young people.

"How is the situation at the Kowen Group now?" Wen Weilan finally asked.

Liu Sheng swiftly and decisively destroyed one of her escort ships:

"The Covey is in chaos, everyone is in a daze..."

Liu Sheng slowly recounted the situation at the time, as well as the oppressive and distorted living conditions inside. It was the first time Wen Weilan had heard of it, and she couldn't help but be surprised and sigh.

Distracted, several of their ships were destroyed.

"...Red Mountain and I infiltrated in, and soon 'The World' hijacked the entire system."

"Didn't they say their technology far surpasses ours?" Wen Weilan was also somewhat surprised.

"Yes, that's certainly true. But it's also clear that while civilization has a long history, it has also entered a period of stagnation. Gradually, it has lost control over technology and can only use it passively."

"Therefore, the entire system only has passive protection. The 'world' can even break through the quantum firewall, so breaking through this system is no problem for them either."

"...With the arrival of four unknown beings and General Red Mountain, a 'quasi-unknown being,' crushing these scavengers who aren't even 'unknown beings' will be a piece of cake."

Hearing that Ariel was no longer timid and cowardly, Wen Weilan smiled happily and was very proud; hearing that Zhang Lan had displayed great prowess, she fell silent again, and after a long while asked:

"Is she... okay?"