After hearing his second command, everyone couldn't help but secretly breathe a sigh of relief.

Finally, a normal order, indicating that he had regained his sanity.

Here, accompanied by Ren Zhong's command, Sun Ai, transforming into a "web," swiftly disassembled this summary command and delivered it to the wrist watches of every relevant personnel.

The entire process delays less than a second.

Afterward, Source Star civilization moved like a body receiving orders from the brain.

"The third command, appointment and removal of personnel, no objections allowed. Dismiss Chief Elder Donald Alson, dismiss... dissolve the Elder Council, dissolve the existing Military Department... dissolve the Securities and Exchange Commission..."

Ren Zhong read out a long list of names.

After listening, everyone understood his thinking.

Within the Nine Major Groups, Ren Zhong elevated some second-generation individuals he had previously dealt with, marginalizing those unfamiliar to him.

His actions seemed somewhat frivolous, completely skipping any transition.

But under absolute power, no one dared to utter a dissenting word.

"Very well, meeting adjourned."

Ren Zhong waved his hand, the video conference ended, and the screen before everyone returned to darkness.

From this point on, before the great migration, Ren Zhong completely reshaped the power structure within Source Star and the fleet.

If one were to trace everything back to his original intention, he likely completed a revolution.

But deep in his heart, he wasn't satisfied.

He felt the revolution had actually failed.

Though the nine frozen Elders had disappeared, yet there emerged a titular Viscount, effectively a hegemonic Emperor, ruling above everyone, that Emperor being himself. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

"Alas."

In the empty Throne Hall, Ren Zhong sighed alone.

He looked up to the sky.

Once, he envisioned holding power alone and gradually decentralizing it, attempting to implement a republic.

But after reading the tri-layer history of Source Star and understanding the nature of the Mechanical Empire, he realized this idea was utterly meaningless.

The higher ruling systems are all imperial, implementing a so-called republic on Source Star was pure fantasy, grasping at the moon in the water, and would only endanger everyone.

This time, truly working together was the way.

After waiting a while longer, a figure appeared at the side door of the Throne Hall and quickly walked in.

The visitor was Xiao Xingyue.

"You've changed." She walked to the bottom, looking up at Ren Zhong seated high in the throne, and spoke softly.

Her gaze was somewhat complicated.

Ren Zhong remained silent.

About fifteen years ago, when Ren Zhong entered a frozen slumber, Xiao Xingyue also entered slumber simultaneously.

It's just that since she wasn't in Ren Zhong's core circle, she wasn't unfrozen together, and even awakened later.

As a Telekinesis Master lacking actual combat power, she didn't participate in the final battle, only served as a distant war reporter.

When Ren Zhong sent a signal to gather trusted followers, Sun Ai also recognized her as a confidant and sent the information.

Unexpectedly, she was the first to arrive.

Ren Zhong grinned, "Different circumstances require different strategies. I merely must be responsible for Source Star civilization. I carry my responsibility; no need to explain to anyone."

Xiao Xingyue pursed her lips but said nothing, merely stepping aside.

A metal alloy chair rose from below her.

She sat down, turned her face away, silent.

After a while, Ju Qingmeng, Ma Xiaoling, Zheng Tian, Ou Youning, Shi Lin, Huo Donghua, Hua Yuelan, and others appeared one after another.

Compared to the particularly keen-sensed Xiao Xingyue, Ma Xiaoling seemed cheerful, with a relaxed demeanor typical of someone achieving a dream.

Ju Qingmeng and Zheng Tian's eyes also carried joy.

These individuals knew more about Ren Zhong's secrets, aware of his true plans.

The conference room was still missing a few people like Chen Hanyu, Wen Lei, Yujin, Hu Yang, etc.

They were part of Ren Zhong's old team, deeply trusted and capable.

They would remain.

Their task was to maintain the system established by Ren's Group and ensure Source Star civilization wouldn't fall into chaos after the upper layers of the power pyramid were vacated.

"Although during the long journey, most of our time will need to be spent in frozen slumber to escape the harm of time, the fleet's population numbers up to two billion, still requiring a sufficiently strong personnel management system. Commencing appointment, Ju Qingmeng as Civil Affairs Officer, Zheng Tian as Military Affairs Officer, Ma Xiaoling as Legal Affairs Officer, Huo Donghua as... Xiao Xingyue as Secret Review Department Affairs Officer, with the same functions as the previous Telekinesis Master Association."

With Ren Zhong calling one name after another, a new power structure centered around him gradually surfaced.