Chapter 148: Chapter 146: "President Zhang" Is Such a Cringeworthy Title

In his small, lit-up bedroom, [Different from childhood] told his parents the whole story from beginning to end.

After his parents heard the story, they commented, "I can’t believe the old man still loves cooking so much, even down there."

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Meanwhile, in that other space, Mr. Zhang was also stunned by the new phenomenon that had appeared between heaven and earth.

’Did my son burn more than just these four invincible guns for me?’

’My son’s getting on in years, and I don’t know if his frail body can handle it. He’s not going to burn all this stuff and then immediately come down here to join me, is he?’ 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞

After the radiant glow faded, what appeared before the crowd—or rather, the soul bodies—was a long, crimson greatsword that shone with a searing light.

Even from a distance, they could feel the aura emanating from the greatsword, making all the soul bodies’ hearts pound with fear. The feeling only intensified as they got closer.

This was pure pressure. An oppressive force even more terrifying than the one that came with the pistols earlier!

THUD, THUD, THUD~

One by one, row by row, the soul bodies all fell to their knees. It seemed they could no longer withstand the immense pressure, but it also seemed they were kneeling in pious gratitude for the heavenly favor bestowed upon their legion.

"President Zhang is invincible! President Zhang is mighty! President Zhang for total victory! President Zhang will unite the world!"

"President Zhang is invincible! President Zhang is mighty! President Zhang for total victory! President Zhang will unite the world!"

"President Zhang is invincible! President Zhang is mighty! President Zhang for total victory! President Zhang will unite the world!"

Old Sir Zhang was overjoyed at the soaring morale, but when he heard the cringey title "President Zhang," the corner of his mouth twitched uncontrollably.

’Changing that title has to be put on the agenda immediately!’

’It should be something like... Zhang Shuai!’

After all, he was now a commander in his own right!

The livestream chat had already exploded. It had truly, utterly blown up!

When the first strange phenomenon appeared, everyone had spouted their own theories, thinking it was some kind of sci-fi special effect.

But that explanation didn’t hold up to scrutiny.

Some experts in the chat even certified that it looked like a real scene, not a recording, and that current technology hadn’t reached a level capable of such immersive realism.

Later, when thousands of soul bodies started chanting, "President Zhang..."

[President Zhang? Isn’t that what you call a company president?]

[You scared me! Finally, a term from the mortal world!]

[I never expected this! You really need a heart of steel to watch Doctor Wen’s stream! I’ve never seen a plot twist like this!]

[But I’m still curious, what industry is President Zhang in? This place doesn’t look like a movie set. If modern film crews could shoot scenes this realistic and grand, the industry wouldn’t have fallen into such a sorry state, right?]

[Same here! So President Zhang is leading all these people? Why does it feel like they’re starting a rebellion?]

[Are you kidding me? Who rebels like this nowadays? Could they be some foreign terrorist organization? No way an illegal sweatshop would have this kind of presence, right?]

[My god! My eyes aren’t playing tricks on me, are they? Why does that sword look exactly like a special effect from an anime?]

[I’m offering a 100,000 reward! What film crew is this? If someone can tell me, I’ll transfer the money immediately!]

Suddenly, the scene on the screen changed. Doctor Wen’s beautiful face appeared, staring into the camera. "Is there really a 100,000?"

Everyone: [...]

’So where was Doctor Wen hiding just now?’

’So does that mean all these scenes were fake?’

’Can Doctor Wen’s family really pull off such a huge production?’

[Doctor Wen isn’t really after the 100,000, is she? She must have said that because she saw how curious we Fireflies were!]

"Can you pay first?"

[Definitely did not see that coming from Doctor Wen...]

The person who had offered 100,000 immediately sent ten gifts worth 10,000 each, flooding the livestream chat with red banners.

[As long as Doctor Wen tells me, I will reward you handsomely!]

"Thank you for the gifts, fellow patient. But you can forget about the handsome reward, since you won’t be able to find them anyway."

[What does Doctor Wen mean by that?]

[Taking a wild guess here, but I think Doctor Wen is saying this scene isn’t in the mortal world, right?]

The one who spoke up this time was [Different from childhood] again.

He was the only one who firmly believed that this scene was definitely in the underworld!

After all, his parents were still chattering beside him about small changes here and little disturbances there regarding his grandpa. On the internet, that was practically an official confirmation!

[Different from childhood, why are you always so worked up? Is it that hard for you to say something normal from the mortal world? Do you want to go see the underworld that badly?]

"Different from childhood, this viewer has a point. This scene really isn’t in the mortal world. So, to my dear patient who sent the gifts, don’t get your hopes up. It’s best you just stick to your day job."

[???? Not in the mortal world? I suddenly have goosebumps all over!]

Just then, the chant of "President Zhang will unite the world" echoed through the livestream once more.

The viewers in the chat could only see a massive army, but then the screen switched, and the scene changed back to Doctor Wen and her room.

Of course, this was because the half-hour was up.

[President Zhang will unite the world? I didn’t mishear that, did I?]

[I heard it too. So this stuff is really from... down there?]

[Is the world below in rebellion? Is King Yan gone? Are all the various ghosts and demons gone too?]

[If something’s happening down there, I have to ask... are our ancestors who went to the underworld all carrying flags now?]

The tone of the livestream chat suddenly shifted.

[I still don’t get it. Why would a rebellion in the underworld rally behind a ’President Zhang’?]

[The vibe is so weird! At the very least, he should be a general or something, right? Even if he holed himself up on a mountain and called himself Bandit Zhang, that would make more sense. But President Zhang? Is this some lingering obsession from when he failed to become a president in his lifetime?]

[PFFT, HAHAHA! I’m dying! I agree with the person above! He must have been obsessed with becoming a president. Who in their right mind would raise an army and have everyone call them ’President’?]

[I just remembered that user who said he saw his grandpa. Are you still here? We’re sorry, we misunderstood you.]

At that moment, Different from childhood had already had his combat device confiscated by his parents and been sent to bed early.

No matter how glorious the people below were, the people up top still had to go to work the next day!

[Why is everyone discussing such an unbelievable topic so calmly? I’m new here. I’ve heard of Doctor Wen, but is it really okay for you all to be so brazenly promoting feudal superstitions? Disclaimer: I’m not a hater!]

[Feudal what? Super what? Stition what? Person above, what are you even talking about? Speak up, I can’t hear you!]

[Doctor Wen, you were just streaming the world below, why did it stop? Are you the legendary person who can connect the worlds of yin and yang?]

[Got the main point! So the person above is saying Doctor Wen is an intersex person?]

[Hehehe, I recorded the whole thing! It’s all about having fast hands! If you want to see the video to verify if it’s real, add me on Q: 87654****. This offer won’t last long~]