Chapter 158: Yuan Borrows the Power of the Sword Ancestor

This demeanor, appearance, temperament, and the aura of Dao essence he emitted were indistinguishable from those of the true Chairman.

No!

The similarity is far too high—it's impossible to replicate this perfectly in such a short time.

Could this be some scheming individual trying to stir up trouble? Liu Yu's heart brimmed with doubt.

As for whether he might truly be the original Chairman… the likelihood is probably minimal.

The original Chairman vanished many years ago; the Alliance has expended countless resources and manpower without finding even a trace—how could he suddenly reappear without reason?

"Mm, it's me." Yuan gave a slight nod.

But he understood their suspicions, so he said directly, "I will convene the Supreme Council and summon the few elder members still within the Alliance."

Immediately, Liu Yu saw the "original Chairman" reach out toward him, his heart tightening instinctively as he prepared to stir his magic power.

Yet before his eyes, the world spun wildly; when his vision cleared, he stood in a grand hall adorned with exquisite murals, a One Unit, Three Layers Celestial Armillary suspended upside-down from the ceiling, its gears turning as light flickered and dimmed.

At the far end of the hall stood a towering bronze cauldron.

Several figures stood nearby, staring at the two who had suddenly appeared—first stunned, then their expressions instantly replaced by boundless shock.

"Holy Emperor?!"

"Original Chairman!"

Exclamations erupted continuously.

The hall contained more than a few who had reached Union with the Dao Realm—or even higher.

Yet the aura and Dao essence they sensed from this man were identical to those of the true original Chairman.

As for Liu Yu, he was naturally ignored by everyone.

Normally, a Union with the Dao Realm councilor carried weight—but that depended on whom you were comparing against.

"My old friends, it has been a long time." Yuan walked forward slowly.

Under the gaze of all, he stepped steadily toward the bronze cauldron, taking his place at the highest point of the entire hall.

No one felt anything amiss.

A thousand years ago, he was the most brilliant, most legendary figure in the Central Continent—and arguably the entire Xuan Realm!

Liu Yu, still standing motionless, his expression shifted, his heart filled with doubt and unease.

If before he had thought the chance this man was the original Chairman was slim, now he dared not even entertain that thought.

Could this man truly be him?

Not just Liu Yu—even the others in the hall shared this thought.

"You claim to be the Holy Emperor—what proof do you have?"

The speaker was dressed exactly like Yuan; compared to the others in the hall, his aura was vigorous and full of vitality.

Chen Yuanlin, early-stage Soul Transformation Realm.

Number One on the Heavenly Prodigy List.

Ranked even higher than Chi Jiuyu—he was unquestionably the true top figure among the current younger generation! At twenty-four, he had completely shed all youthful naivety.

His upright posture seemed to naturally radiate an aura of solemn majesty.

Chen Yuanlin was also the only person in the entire orthodox Alliance who had ever entered the Chairman's Gao Ta while still in the Soul Transformation Realm.

"I never said I was the Holy Emperor."

He himself had no idea who had spread this childish title.

"But I am Yuan—this requires no proof to anyone."

His voice echoed through the hall; Yuan gazed calmly at Chen Yuanlin, his eyes serene, yet Chen Yuanlin's heart tightened.

Yes—except for the one in Ling Yin Fang, no one had the right to demand Yuan prove himself.

Moreover, self-verification is inherently difficult to clarify; no matter how much proof one offers, it can always be dismissed as "well-prepared."

Everyone present understood this.

Finally, the current Chairman stepped forward and bowed deeply: "Elder, please indicate your intentions."

Since his identity remained unconfirmed, he could only address him as "Elder."

"I will convene the Supreme Council and summon the few elder members within the Alliance." Then Yuan waved his hand casually.

Everyone present who was at the Union with the Dao Realm or higher felt an irresistible force.

In an instant, all of them vanished.

…

…

Chairman's Gao Ta, topmost level.

This was the only point in the entire underwater city of the Supreme Council that pierced through the dome.

It was also where the orthodox Alliance convened its Supreme Council.

From outside, the topmost level of the Chairman's Gao Ta resembled an elliptical sphere, floating silently in the sea.

A massive array covered it, slowly rotating; its rune patterns, brimming with terrifying energy, illuminated the surrounding waters, cleansing the exterior while resisting the crushing pressure of the deep sea.

Inside, at the center stood a vast black circular table with seventy-two seats.

At the very center of the table was a three-dimensional projection model; upon closer inspection, it was clearly a scaled-down replica of the Supreme Council's underwater city.

Soon, soft light illuminated the empty conference room.

Several figures appeared out of thin air.

They were the Chairman, Liu Yu, Chen Yuanlin, and the other Union with the Dao Realm members who had just been in the first-floor hall.

Everyone realized the sudden change in scenery, their hearts filled with astonishment.

The current Chairman was especially terrified—he was of the Tongxuan Realm, yet he had been utterly powerless to resist! Though he knew the original Chairman's methods were mysterious and his cultivation profound, this situation still exceeded his expectations.

This is no longer the power of the Foundation Establishment realm!

Could it really be… the First Chairman?!

Yuan, however, remained utterly calm before these bewildered glances.

"Next, I shall invite this generation's Councilors of the Alliance, along with several senior members within the Alliance."

As he spoke, his violet eyes wove shifting lights, gazing downward as if piercing through layers of obstruction, all the way to the very bottom—those crystalline orbs floating above the stone dais.

With a thought, he effortlessly breached the faint barrier.

As Yuan broke through the barrier, alarms suddenly blared through the chamber; the Chairman swiftly silenced them, then stared at Yuan with stunned suspicion.

"Could the First Chairman already be…"

His gaze pierced straight through the strange violet mist, through the living-like violet mass of flesh, entering the tiny space resembling a celestial paradise.

In Yuan's perception at this moment, the hearts of fierce advancement, unyielding resolve, and indomitable perseverance—countless threads of varying colors—wove together to form this small space.

One glance, and their essence lay bare.

He even felt that with a single thought, he could cause The Entire Secret Realm to collapse outright.

Only a Dao-Union level power could not possibly subdue the Righteous Alliance at this moment.

Thus, Xu Xing lent him a portion of his own power.

"Is this… the might of the Immortals?"

Yuan had always believed he had overestimated the strength of "Immortals" before, but now, experiencing it firsthand, he realized he had vastly underestimated them.

Dao-Truth and Immortal are truly two entirely different tiers.

The fellow earlier said the Spirit Ancestor could find him without relying on the world's coordinates—perhaps that wasn't an empty claim after all…

His perception continued inward, finally settling upon that slender figure.

The slender figure seemed to sense something, slowly opening her eyes, a flash of colored light within them.

"Yuan?!"

A voice of astonishment and confusion, vast and distant, seemed to ring in his ears.

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