The villains are redeemed, and the heroines cry and beg for forgiveness.

Xue Yingsong paused for a moment and said, "I don't know either. I also hope that there are still people in the ruling center who we can win over, but we must prepare for the worst and not place our hopes on others."

"As for their location, we have people with them. Wear this device and it will indicate their location."

Xue Yingsong took out a tablet device, on which the screen was displaying a map of Canglong City, and there was a red dot on the map.

Gu Ran looked at Xue Yingsong with suspicion.

They even prepared this?

You say you've always focused your mind and energy on research, but I'm very skeptical. What exactly are you researching?

Are they researching how to rebel against the ruling center?

Xue Yingsong seemed to see through Gu Ran's thoughts and said, "Don't look at me like that. Actually, this was only recently prepared. I didn't want to do this either, but those in the ruling center... have already torn off the mask, so we can only fight to the death."

Gu Ran took the device, examined it, and found that the map of Canglong City was very accurate and easy to identify. The red dot on the map should be the "our people" that Xue Yingsong mentioned.

"This map... is so detailed... how was it measured so precisely?" Gu Ran was curious, as he knew that this world had taboos regarding the starry sky.

Without tools like satellites, how was Canglong City measured?

Xue Yingsong explained, "This is the result of Star Stone Technology. In the past, we had to find an ability user who could take to the air and have him carry the surveyor up into the sky to observe Canglong City and draw every street of Canglong City. However, because Canglong City changes every day, in order to maintain the accuracy of the map, we basically have to re-survey the map every month."

"That would be too troublesome and time-consuming. With the continuous development of Starstone Technology, we now have devices that can float in the air. Each floating device is equipped with a high-definition camera. The images transmitted back by these cameras are processed by the computing device to obtain a real-time high-definition map."

Does this work too?

Gu Ran was somewhat surprised.

Putting the device away, Gu Ran said, "Okay, so is there anything else you want to say? What if I fail? Do you have any contingency plans?"

Xue Yingsong shook his head: "There is no contingency plan. If you can't save Canglong City, then no one else can."

"You are the only solution."

Xue Yingsong glanced at the wall clock and said, "It's about time. Let's begin the first step."

As he spoke, he picked up the communication device from the remaining half of the wall.

"Hello, this is Xue Yingsong, the president of Lanxin University. Is this Du Lang? Can you connect me to the broadcasting system now? I want to address all the people of Canglong City."

And so, inside this building that had been almost completely destroyed in the battle, Xue Yingsong began his address to all the people of Canglong City.

Gu Ran noticed that the psychic ability user, who had maintained a very low profile throughout, subtly moved his lips, and then Xue Yingsong's demeanor changed slightly.

The fatigue vanished, and Xue Yingsong became energetic, exuding confidence and composure in every gesture.

166. Xue Yingsong's Broadcast Address! Gu Ran, the "Assassin" Who Infiltrated the Central Government! 4k

Is his superpower also a support type?

From the very beginning, the superhuman standing next to Xue Yingsong kept a low profile, and even during the previous battle, Gu Ran did not see him use his power.

If Gu Ran hadn't just witnessed him using his superpowers, she would have almost forgotten about this superpowered individual.

Looking back now, Xue Yingsong only had him, the superpowered individual, and Xiao Chaofeng, the martial artist, by his side.

Gu Ran knew how important Xiao Chaofeng was to Xue Yingsong. So, Xue Yingsong didn't bring anyone else with her, but only him. Does that mean that he, with his special ability, was just as important as Xiao Chaofeng?

Even more important, irreplaceable?

I didn't see him use his special ability during the battle. If it's a support ability, why didn't he support his teammates like Ye Ding did, instead of just standing there like air without making any moves?

Could it be that his superpowers were not suitable during the battle just now?

Gu Ran wondered to himself.

After a period of waiting, Xue Yingsong's communication device finally successfully connected to the Canglong City broadcasting system.

"People of Canglong City, I am Xue Yingsong, the president of Lanxin University."

"Canglong City is now at one of its most critical moments. I believe everyone is already aware that the Abyss Demon Legion has arrived outside Canglong City, right?"

"But what many people may not know is that the ruling center of Canglong City did not take any proactive measures. They only fired a few shots and sent a few ordinary martial arts experts over."

"The only top-tier expert appearing on the battlefield is actually an S-rank bounty hunter from New Testament City!"

"Then you might ask, what about the other powerful figures in Azure Dragon City? Is Azure Dragon City completely devoid of talent? Why would they need a bounty hunter from New Covenant City to help Azure Dragon City resist the demon legion's attack?!"

"The answer is that the ruling center did not fulfill its due responsibility—to reasonably and to the best of its ability mobilize the manpower and resources of Canglong City to resist foreign enemies."

"why?"

"Because those high-ranking elders in the ruling center feel that compared to the demon legion that is attacking Canglong City, Lanxin University, and this old guy like me, they pose a greater threat."

"So the ruling center is not inactive; on the contrary, it has been very proactive in eliminating Lyceum University and in dealing with this old guy."

"Ha, that's ridiculous."

"Lanxin University, which has been established in Canglong City for hundreds of years, has cultivated countless talents for Canglong City, and is renowned throughout the entire Human Alliance, is actually regarded by the ruling center as an enemy that is even more threatening than the demon legion of the Abyss."

"If it weren't for the rescue by the cold-hearted researcher from the school, my old bones... would be going to meet the countless outstanding predecessors in the history of Lanxin University."

At this point, Xue Yingsong paused, emphasizing the word "coldly" very clearly.

Clearly, he wanted to introduce "Leng Ran," the new researcher at Lanxin University, to the people of Canglong City.

"Due to the perverse actions of the ruling center, I hereby announce that I will use the privilege of the president of Lanxin University to supervise the ruling center and reorganize this ruling center. Because we are currently in a special period, a temporary special committee of Canglong City will be formed, with me serving as the chairman. The temporary special committee will temporarily assume the powers and responsibilities of the ruling center."

"After the demons of the abyss are driven out, a central governing assembly will be held to elect new members of the permanent council of the central governing body."

"I advise those old friends in the ruling center to give up their illusions, surrender, and await the ruling center's decision on how to deal with you."

"I hereby declare that all previous orders issued by the ruling central government are hereby cancelled, and the latest orders from the special interim commission shall prevail."

After turning off the communication device, Xue Yingsong couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

"Those old guys in the ruling center may be good at playing power games, but they have underestimated the power of Starstone Technology. By announcing it first, we have gained legitimacy, and since we control the broadcasting system, they can't refute us."

Even for Xue Yingsong, that speech had just taken a considerable toll on his energy.

This was a speech addressed to hundreds of millions of people in Canglong City. He absolutely could not make any mistakes. He had to convey his meaning to the people accurately and flawlessly, and he had to put the moral high ground on their side.

Gu Ran listened quietly to Xue Yingsong's speech. Although he couldn't see the people's reaction to the broadcast, he knew that if nothing unexpected happened, Xue Yingsong, who had taken over the broadcasting system, would become the only person the people of Canglong City trusted.

Even if some people have doubts, given Xue Yingsong's past prestige and the fact that the official announcement from the ruling center has been delayed, they are more likely to believe Xue Yingsong's words.

Moreover, Gu Ran just noticed that, seemingly due to the blessing of that psychic ability user, Xue Yingsong's speech inspires greater trust in others than his usual speech.

Is this why Xue Yingsong kept this superhuman by his side?

Gu Ran had a variety of guesses in her mind.

Xue Yingsong's broadcast must have been heard by the most senior figures in the ruling center. In order to prevent any accidents, Gu Ran prepared to carry out the decapitation operation immediately.

Before leaving, Gu Ran asked, "Am I the only one on this decapitation mission? Are there any other powerful individuals?"

Xue Yingsong said, "There might be another one. You'll know when you get there, but be careful. We can't be sure if it's your companion yet."

Seeing the doubt in Gu Ran's eyes, Xue Yingsong continued, "Your strength far surpasses that of those old guys, so there's no need to send anyone else with you. Moreover, it's best if you complete this operation alone."

"Leng Ran... this name is actually your pseudonym, right? Don't be nervous. I have no intention of digging into your past. Your name... is not important. I just want to tell you that no matter what your past is like, Lanxin University and Canglong City will always welcome and accept you."

Gu Ran heard Xue Yingsong's solemn statement once again.

He seemed to care a lot about my opinion on Canglong City and Lanxin University.

"If we encounter an insurmountable force, I will fight to the death. I hope you understand that, and I also hope you have a backup plan."

Xue Yingsong didn't care about Gu Ran's words. He smiled and said, "Didn't I already say that you are the only solution to save Canglong City? If even you fail, then no one else in Canglong City will be able to succeed."

Gu Ran was puzzled by Xue Yingsong's unwavering trust.

Why is it?

Just because of the Dragon Blood River incident, they've made that judgment about me?

What exactly does this old fox know?

The thought crossed his mind, but Gu Ran knew that once Xue Yingsong had made up her mind to be the riddle teller, she would definitely not change her mind, so he did not linger any longer.

"Master Cheng, you shouldn't go on this mission." Xue Yingsong called out to Cheng Caimeng, who originally wanted to follow Gu Ran, "With your strength, participating in this mission would be quite dangerous."

Cheng Caimeng: "......"

Although she felt slighted, Cheng Caimeng knew that Xue Yingsong was right; her strength was far inferior to Gu Ran's, and she really couldn't participate.

After thinking it over, Cheng Caimeng decided to stay.

......

Outside the light screen.

"I never expected that the former president of Lanxin University would value Gu Ran so much back then. Moreover, Gu Ran didn't even tell the former president his real name at that time, yet the former president still trusted him so much. It's a bit puzzling."

"The old principal trusts him, probably because he was the first principal of Lanxin University. The old principal must know some inside information, otherwise he wouldn't have taken the initiative to send Gu Ran to that ruin. I just don't know how much the old principal knows."

The group discussed the matter, and although their opinions differed somewhat, they eventually reached a consensus.

"The old principal really treated Gu Ran with all his heart back then, and even married his daughter to him later, but Gu Ran was really a heartless and ungrateful person."

Thinking about what happened next, everyone's feelings towards Gu Ran turned indignant.

To be valued by the president of Lanxin University is something many people dream of, and the fact that the president later betrothed his daughter to him clearly indicates that he intends to pass on the mantle of Lanxin University to him. Yet, Gu Ran actually did such a beastly thing.

"But it must have been because of this achievement that Gu Ran entered politics and became the governor of the city. How did Gu Ran fight with those... elders? Was it very intense?"