Chapter 723: Golden Road! Reunion with Old Friends!

Without a doubt, this beam of light is visible to players of all eras.

What is called illusion is likely just a projection.

This is a sign of the Golden Great Era's commencement!

When the steps coalesce into substance, it will be the moment the Golden Throne officially emerges!

"Missing this chance could mean waiting a thousand or ten thousand years!" Qin Weiyang said gravely.

"When will the Golden Throne appear?" Lin Yang asked.

"Within a year!" Su Yang replied.

"Such a short time?" Lin Yang was instantly stunned.

"Huang Hua once said I have less than a year to fulfill the prerequisite for ascending the Golden Throne; the Death Challenge is merely a door‑knocking brick!" Su Yang explained.

"This..." Lin Yang was momentarily speechless.

He looked up toward the distant, endless Golden Road, and a sense of unattainable longing suddenly rose in his heart.

The nearest Old Era to them has already taken root for several hundred years.

Which of those 'Ascend God' seeds lacks ambition?

Perhaps they have already traversed the Golden Road, more or less.

Even older, more ancient players may have completed the road, merely awaiting the Golden Throne's emergence.

Having waited so long, how could they hand over such a hard‑won opportunity?

Su Yang harbors a desire to become a god, yet in comparison he is merely a tender infant.

Facing it head‑on is like an ant trying to shake a tree.

"Even if my lifespan is endless, to stay in this damned place for another few hundred or thousand years, I'd rather gamble my life against them!" Su Yang said.

"But our Talent Evolution level differs greatly from theirs; catching up isn't something achievable in a year or two," Luo Shuangshuang said.

"Then we forge another path; who says a higher Talent Evolution level guarantees victory?" Su Yang retorted.

"Do you really want to fight?" Zhuge Chen asked.

Su Yang turned away, gazing at his blood‑filled eyes, "I not only want to fight, I also intend to sit in that seat!"

"Fine, then I'll risk my life alongside the gentleman and battle with you once!" Zhuge Chen wiped the blood from his eyes and said firmly.

"I'll also join you!" Lin Yang stepped forward, shouting, "Damn it, I really can't believe it; those old sticks claim they have god‑like power and won't let others contest!"

"I'll also join." Qin Weiyang immediately stood beside Su Yang, "If one day you become a god, we will share in the honor!"

"You've all said that; if I don't join, wouldn't I be no different from a traitor?" Luo Shuangshuang shook his head helplessly, then his eyes flashed with resolve.

Wang Yuning and Ximen Zhirou said nothing, but their actions already proved everything.

"Although I'm no longer young, your unwillingness to lose reminds me of my youthful vigor," Lu Junsheng said.

"Boss, you speak. How shall we fight?" Wang Yuning asked.

"First, we cut Yue Zhao. Doesn't he want to annex our era? Since the rules are fair, why not treat him as he would treat us?" Su Yang snorted coldly.

"Good idea; doing nothing would get us besieged anyway, so taking the initiative is better than passively taking hits," Lin Yang nodded in agreement.

"Tonight's Round Table Meeting is crucial; surely the other members, upon seeing this scene, can guess the situation, and they should understand the importance of unity," Su Yang said.

"Over at Huang Hua..." Lin Yang pointed a finger.

"We'll talk to him after the meeting; his appetite is larger than you imagine, ordinary people can't satisfy it," Su Yang said.

During the conversation, the clouds above had already turned completely golden.

The divine aura emitted by the beam made hearts tremble.

At the same time, it also sparked people's ambitions!

"Golden Road—I'll see just how difficult it is!" a flash of brilliance crossed Su Yang's eyes.

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Eight o'clock in the evening.

Accompanied by a burst of bells, the portal to the Round Table Meeting suddenly appeared.

"Go early, return early, and bring good news," Lin Yang waved his hand.

"Good luck!"

Su Yang slowly put on the Mask, his demeanor changed dramatically, pushed open the Portal, and stepped in.

【Welcome player 'Su Yang' to the Round Table Meeting】

【Please claim your Cloak】

After opening his eyes, he found the ancient, dilapidated Passageway scenery unchanged.

He tore off the Cloak and put it on, Su Yang strode out, arriving at the conference room surrounded by the vast Star Dome.

Each of the eight chairs bore a label; he found the spot belonging to 'Yin Yue' and sat down.

"You're here!"

Su Yang looked up and saw, directly opposite his seat, a tall, graceful woman seated.

She still possessed the familiar aura and gaze, exuding nobility and unmistakable dominance.

"Miss Yao Ri, long time no see," Su Yang greeted nonchalantly.

"You've changed from before," Yao Ri hinted.

"Just an empty name, not worth mentioning," Su Yang said softly.

"The Golden Throne appears, yet you discard the 'Ascend God' seed identity; do you intend to give up the contest?" Yao Ri asked.

"If I didn't want to fight, I wouldn't have come tonight."

"Your tone is certainly bold; it seems you have the victory in hand this time."

Yao Ri remained as domineering as ever, making listeners uncomfortable.

But Su Yang could see a faint, almost imperceptible sense of affinity in her eyes.

It was strange, and also contradictory.

"Did we know each other before?"

After a half‑minute of silence, Su Yang suddenly asked.

"Of course, you and I met only a month ago."

"You know I'm not asking about that."

"Heh…"

Just as the two were talking, two silhouettes emerged from the Passageway.

"Yo, that was quick to start chatting?"

A petite woman wearing a Tiger Mask sat to Su Yang's left.

"Nice to see you again, Yin Yue!" The brows and eyes beneath the Mask curved.

"It's you again; seems our fate runs deep," Su Yang said with a light Laugh.

Compared with Yao Ri, Tiger left a far better impression on him.

Had it not been her, Su Yang would have been unable to pass the Proposal.

And it was precisely because of her that he could crush Yue Zhao's conspiratorial scheme.

When facing players who fight the external enemy together, Su Yang never withholds goodwill.

"Attending three meetings in a row secures a Permanent Seat; it seems we few have the best chance," Tiger shifted his hips and adopted a more comfortable posture.

"Rather than the seat, I'm more curious about what Proposal each of you will bring this time," Su Yang said.

"Rest assured, it'll certainly satisfy you," Tiger teased.

"Then I'll await good news quietly."

Soon, the other five arrived and took their seats.

He had expected to see familiar faces again, but the newcomers all wore brand‑new Masks.

The man seated to Su Yang's right wore a dragon‑shaped Mask.

Flanking Yao Ri, the man and woman each wore Monkey and Wood Grain Masks respectively.

As for the remaining two…

One was Python, the other was Flower.

All eight were in place, the jade‑white starlight spilling over their heads like spotlights.

"Swish—"

"Round Table Conference Members must, at the start of the meeting, sequentially present Proposals beginning with Yao Ri, covering, but not limited to, Faith Value acquisition methods, Game Theme, etc., with a five‑minute limit."

"After members present their Proposals, the meeting has a thirty‑minute Q&A and discussion period."

"When all members have finished presenting their Proposals, please write each Proposal onto parchment."

"During the Voting Session, each member has three votes, cannot vote for themselves, and cannot duplicate votes."

"If a Proposal receives one vote or fewer, it is void; the Proposal with the highest vote count is considered passed and is to be executed immediately!"

"During the meeting, no player may harm other members in any form; violators face Execution!"

"During the meeting, no player may verbally abuse or slander other members in any form; violators face Execution!"

"……"

The next moment, a broadcast rang out: "Proposals will begin in ten minutes!"