Chapter 79: The Last Happy Time
Shen Shi was carefully observing the entire network’s reactions.
The astonishing press conference had just ended, but for most viewers who watched until the end, there was still a lingering sense of anticipation.
Because the Space Elevator was not their primary focus.
They were more interested in the surreal significance represented by the Space Elevator, as well as the true identity of the "Return Emperor," especially regarding where he returned from.
The speculation online was beginning to lean towards technology directions like "Alien" and "Future," with "Alien" becoming the most supported speculation.
After all, compared to the other guesses, this seemed more realistic.
Humanity has never proven the existence of alien civilizations, but neither has it proven their non-existence, so theoretically, the probability of aliens appearing in reality is not zero. This is why fantasy works in this field have remained popular over the years — though they are all fantasy, aliens can always be found to have a certain possibility.
And this was actually deliberately guided by Shen Shi.
The entire defense project did not require too many participants, but the project was also difficult to conceal.
He chose to shock the world in this way to give people more time to buffer.