In 2022, the Mayan prophesied Pure Blue Comet brushed past Earth, causing the world's doomsday to end hastily as a joke played by the heavens. However, this was just an illusion, as the seeds of the apocalypse had already quietly taken root in every corner of Earth.
Under the influence of the Pure Blue Comet, Earth's lifeforms began a new round of evolution, and many humans awakened various extraordinary abilities. Some tame or ferocious animals also began to evolve, breaking the world's original state quietly.
The first evolver on Earth was called "Catastrophe". He existed only for a few months, but left a deep mark in everyone's heart, destroying one city after another with irresistible force. His destructive influence reached half of the planet. At one time, people thought that he was the true face of the world's end. However, after destroying several countries, "Catastrophe" disappeared quietly, as if it had never existed, leaving only the desolate wasteland and endless ruins as proof of his existence.
In the following five years, the world's structure underwent significant changes. Many superpower wielders who had lost themselves to desire began wreaking havoc indiscriminately, while mutated creatures occasionally launched invasions. Yet, the majority of people still held onto their consciences. Superpower wielders from various countries and those who genuinely wanted to protect the world gathered together, establishing the World Government. From then on, Earth was divided into thirteen regions, with no more distinctions between countries.
Repeatedly frustrated, ambitious individuals became clever and began hiding amongst ordinary people, silently waiting for the opportunity to overthrow the World Government.
On July 1, 2027, in the World Government's headquarters located in the first joint district, a middle-aged man with a full face of yellow sideburns stood at the chief position in the conference room. He had a deep scar on his right eye and possessed a powerful and dignified aura. He was the leader of the World Government - Lion King.
As one of the most powerful superpower wielders, Lion King was once a battle-hardened commander, who had first stepped up to clean up superpower criminals and gained worldwide recognition. In this world, he became the embodiment of justice. Nobody knew Lion King's real name, but that wasn't important.
The conference consisted of thirteen people who were the highest-ranking leaders of the thirteen regions of Earth. Usually, they would never leave their jurisdictions, but this time Lion King personally issued the summons for a meeting that could change the current state of the world.
"The reason for gathering you all here is to hold a crucial voting session. As you all know, the Careerist Association has become wiser. Instead of confronting us directly, they continue to cultivate and manipulate new superpower wielders, creating chaos to distract our attention while quietly strengthening themselves in the shadows." After finishing his speech, Lion King manipulated the large screen behind him, showing several images of crimes caused by superpower wielders.
A fair-skinned man adjusted his gold-rimmed glasses and spoke with extraordinary grace like a gentleman. He was Yobna, the leader of the third region, the European District. "Lion King's analysis is indeed very serious. In my jurisdiction, at least three major superpower crimes are committed every month, not to mention the countless minor incidents. Just dealing with them has exhausted my subordinates. We need to come up with a solution."
"Indeed, although my jurisdiction is known as the most harmonious jurisdiction, superpower crimes still cannot be completely eradicated, which is a problem." The speaker was Bai Yuan, a well-endowed silver-haired beauty and the leader of the ninth district, the Huaxia District. She was the youngest among all regional leaders, and her hair color was a result of her own abilities.
The attendees engaged in a lively discussion. At this moment, Lion King lightly tapped the table in front of him, "Everyone, please quiet down. This is the reason I called this gathering."
"Careerist Association and our World Government were established at roughly the same time. However, because we won the hearts of the people, we received massive support and were able to defeat the insane individuals who lost their humanity to desire. But these madmen are not stupid. They are like hidden venomous snakes ready to bite us at any moment. If we allow them to continue growing, the world will eventually be destroyed. Therefore, we need something to break the stalemate between us." Here, Lion King paused and uttered a shocking statement, "I've decided to release 'Catastrophe' and make him work for us."The words of Lion King immediately stirred up a commotion among the audience. Jobna, the leader of the third zone, was the first to stand up excitedly: "Lion King, you must be kidding. That is the culprit directly responsible for turning this world into what it is today. The number of countries destroyed by him cannot be counted with one hand. Aren't you afraid of accelerating the destruction of this world?"
The leaders of the other zones did not speak, but just quietly waited for Lion King's response. In fact, among the people present, there were many who had their homes destroyed by Catastrophe. However, those who could sit here were all beings who put the safety of the world first.
Lion King certainly knew that someone would ask this question, and he had already prepared how to persuade them: "Of course I know that. Many of my comrades have sacrificed themselves in the battle against 'Catastrophe'. To be honest, my hatred for him is no less than anyone here. But there is no other way now, we can only take this risky move."
The leader of the ninth zone, Bai Yuan, nodded: "'Catastrophe' was captured in my jurisdiction back then. Honestly, no one could have really captured him with his strength. If he hadn't voluntarily surrendered, the world would have already perished. I think he must have repented. Giving him a chance is also giving the world a chance."
"I disagree!" A middle-aged black woman stood up, "You all know how terrifying 'Catastrophe' is. If we let him out and he goes on a rampage, who can bear the consequences?"
The leader of the eleventh zone, who had once witnessed the power of "Catastrophe" with her own eyes, knew what a desperate existence he was. Although five years had passed, that shadow still hung over her heart.
"I actually agree. My region has the most troubles. Not only do we have to guard against ambitious people, but we also have to be alert to the invasion of sea monsters from the sea tribe. Releasing 'Catastrophe' may not be a bad thing." The leader of the thirteenth zone, Ocean Zone, was a handsome long-haired youth. His jurisdiction was mostly ocean, and there were frequent invasions of ocean monsters mutating from time to time. This zone was also recognized as the strongest in military power after the United Zone, acting as a human border guard.
"That's because you haven't experienced the power of 'Catastrophe'. You don't know how terrifying he is!" The black woman still held an opposing opinion and roared angrily at the long-haired youth.
"Enough!" Lion King's angry shout silenced everyone, "Let's proceed with the vote. As long as more than half agree, the conference will be considered passed. On behalf of the first zone United Zone, I choose to agree."
"I represent the second zone, America Zone, and I agree." The leader of the second zone was a little girl who seemed to be ten years old. With her golden, bright hair and light blue eyes, she looked like a porcelain doll. Despite her actual age being over thirty, the manifestation of her superpowers had caused her to reverse grow back to her ten-year-old state.
"Well, the third zone Europe Zone... agrees." Jobna thought about it for a while and finally chose to agree.
"The fourth zone New Australia Zone agrees."
"The fifth zone South Asia Zone agrees."
. . . . . .
"The ninth zone Huaxia District agrees."
"The tenth zone Antarctica Zone agrees."
"The twelfth zone Arctic Zone agrees."
"The thirteenth zone Ocean Zone, naturally, agrees."
The leader of the eleventh zone, the black woman, sighed deeply: "I hope your choice is right. The eleventh zone Africa Zone, abstained."
In the end, the entire conference passed with twelve regional leaders agreeing and one abstention.
