Zhang Hao was stunned: "Huh???"
The old man smiled and said, "What? You don't believe me?"
"No way, are you kidding me? You're just giving away Dawn City like that? This isn't just any ordinary city... it's an entire city, and you're just giving it to me like that?"
Zhang Hao, of course, didn't believe it: "Isn't this a bit too hasty? Aren't you worried that I might be a bad person?"
"I believe you are a good person."
"I am not."
"Who are you."
"..."
Zhang Hao was speechless.
He didn't really understand the old man's thoughts.
Dawn City is one of the top powers, how could it just hand it over to someone else like that?
It's important to understand that the most valuable asset in Dawn City isn't its population or its superpowered individuals, but rather its vast quantity of firearms.
These firearms were originally of little use.
After all, superhumans are very strong, but with the development of technology, many firearms have also been modified.
Weapons powered by alien energy can certainly harm mutated creatures, but that's not the most valuable thing; the most valuable thing is, of course, the mushroom bomb.
This thing can't even withstand a level 10 attack...
At least below the extraordinary level, all beings are equal before a mushroom bomb.
Unless one can ascend to the extraordinary realm and undergo a complete physical transformation, thereby becoming immune to nuclear radiation, there is absolutely no way to withstand an attack of this level.
But now...
The other side actually wants to give away Dawn City?
Regardless of whether the people of Dawn City accept it, other top-tier superhumans are unlikely to choose to replace them as their leader.
after all……
As a level nine superhuman.
They only need to wait for the old leader to die so they can divide up the power.
If another person suspected of being a level 10 leader were to come and lead them, they would lose the power they had gained and the firearms they had acquired. Wouldn't that be a complete miscarriage of justice?
"May I ask, how many years do you have left to live?" Zhang Hao asked in a low voice.
"About a year."
"A year? That's really not early."
Zhang Hao thought about it briefly.
It seems that in the previous life, the inland areas were almost completely conquered.
Mutant creatures, sea creatures, and zombies roam freely. In just over a decade, the official underground shelter, hidden away from the government, saw a coup d'état initiated by many who were unwilling to remain underground due to the death of their old leader.
And then, in this precarious situation...
Humanity fought amongst themselves again, and then most of humanity was wiped out.
The shelter is practically defunct. A year may seem like a long time, but the transition between major powers... isn't as simple as just being offered the leadership role.
Public opinion management, calming public sentiment, and suppressing troublemakers all take a lot of time.
Zhang Hao thought for a moment and said, "No wonder you're in such a hurry. I thought you were just trying to unite human forces, but it turns out you don't have much time left."
"It's also for the sake of human unity. After all, if I die, Dawn City will definitely fall into a power struggle, and the power struggle at the top... will definitely harm the people. I must prepare in advance."
The old leader sighed and said, "Actually, I had this idea several years ago, but even if there were suitable candidates within Dawn City... their strength was too lacking, and they couldn't convince the people."
"I can only consider other forces. At least they can give me enough respect after the merger. I have considered many... but only you are qualified. Whether in terms of strength or character, you are impeccable."
"Thank you for the compliment. It seems you originally chose Li Wei?" Zhang Hao asked.
"Yes, but Li Wei is not strong enough."
"So that means... Li Wei is the strongest ability user in Dawn City, and everyone else is weaker than him, right?"
"almost."
"Then I understand."
Zhang Hao pondered for a moment and said, "I can help you. I can also take over Dawn City completely and eliminate those cancerous tumors without any problem. If possible... you just need to name them, and I will kill them one by one."
"It was possible before, but not now," the old commander refused.
"Are you still worried about the impact on public opinion? You're not a person without guts. Now that there's a problem with the upper echelons of Dawn City, we need to act decisively... not delay. The longer it goes on, the more trouble will arise. You don't understand that, do you?"
“I know, but the problem is…”
The old leader hesitated for a moment and said, "I tried it once a few months ago. Although I had Li Wei deal with a level eight ability user in the management, I thought there would be no impact on public opinion... but who knew that the backlash from public opinion would be so strong."
"Tens of thousands of people expressed their disapproval and even staged a street riot. Even after I mentioned the corruption and bribery crimes committed by that manager, I still couldn't quell the public's opposition."
"This is only an eighth-level ability user..."
"Besides, they're just the management of Dawn City, not the most powerful people. What if I were dealing with a level nine ability user? Wouldn't that trigger unrest...and affect the stability of Dawn City? Or even...turn into a disaster?"
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