Lu Ping'an's return did not cause much of a stir... Now, after more than three months, many things have already been settled.
"Two point two billion... huh."
The Plane War was won, but the victory was exceptionally difficult, especially during the battle against the World-Destroying Three Beasts. From the rising sea levels caused by their melting powers to the unstoppable giant beasts that devoured all life indiscriminately, they brought endless death to mortals... Of course, the still-ongoing Dragon and Snake Disaster remained the deadliest killer.
This was the latest statistical result. What surprised Lu Ping'an wasn't how few survivors there were, but rather that the number was notably higher than previous counts.
"Some were previously overlooked, but the majority... are returnees. Some left aboard the Ark, while others hid in Exotic Realms connected to Earth."
Hearing this, Lu Ping'an set down the latest newspaper, sighed softly, and said nothing more.
