Human Genius? Sorry, I’m a Deviant

Chapter 408: Su Zhan, Accepts the Order

The next second.

Mo Yuan was the first to calmly raise his hand.

Immediately after.

At the Circular Table.

The Military Department General who had previously taken a hardline stance, after giving Su Zhan a deep look, raised his thick arm.

It was like pushing over the first domino.

The core members at the Circular Table raised their hands one after another.

The council members who had previously remained neutral raised their hands after careful consideration.

Even Elder Li from the Aberrant Purge Division, after his expression changed several times, slowly raised his hand in the end.

Gaze shifting to the tiered seating.Of the nearly hundred top figures from various factions, over eighty percent raised their arms almost simultaneously.

A forest of arms, representing the collective will of Daxia's highest echelon of power.

The scene was solemn and immensely oppressive.

The Council Elder surveyed the entire hall and slowly announced, "The vote passes."

The decision was final.

Su Zhan stood in the center of the hall, looking at the surrounding forest of arms signaling agreement. The final stone in his heart finally settled.

He had successfully won this crucial vote, securing a legitimate identity and official backing for himself.

The Council Elder looked at Su Zhan, his voice solemn:

"Su Zhan, you have seen the voting result. From this day forth, you are formally appointed as Daxia's Special-Grade Strategic Advisor, entitled to the highest level of authority and treatment.

We hope you will remember your words today, live up to the trust of the people, and use your power to protect Daxia and pioneer the future!"

"Su Zhan, accepts the command."

Su Zhan gave a slight bow, clasping his fists.

"However..."

The Council Elder continued, "The veracity of the statements you made requires verification. We hope for your cooperation."

"That is only natural."

Su Zhan's expression was open and honest.

Everything he said was the truth, so naturally, he wasn't afraid of investigation.

The grand meeting concluded.

The high-level officials from various factions left one after another, their minds filled with complex thoughts.

In the now-empty hall.

Only Su Zhan and the slowly approaching Mo Yuan remained.

Mo Yuan looked at Su Zhan and smiled, "Congratulations. You have successfully passed perhaps the greatest trial of your life."

Su Zhan retracted the scales and vertical pupils on his body, returning to his normal appearance. He solemnly clasped his fists in salute to Mo Yuan, his tone sincere, "Thank you, City Lord Mo, for your repeated assistance. Without your timely aid and support during the meeting, I might not have succeeded so smoothly."

"I merely went with the flow. Your value is worth my intervention."

Mo Yuan waved his hand dismissively, saying calmly, "The one who presided over the vote just now is one of Daxia's Three Elders. The Grand Elder is in seclusion year-round and will not appear unless matters concern the nation's fundamental survival.

Day-to-day affairs are mostly presided over by the Three Elders.

There are a few others seated around the Circular Table. Daxia's Elder Council has a total of seven seats."

Hearing this, Su Zhan's gaze flickered as he looked at Mo Yuan, "I saw that City Lord Mo was also seated at the Circular Table. I presume you are also one of the Elders?"

"Correct."

Mo Yuan admitted frankly, "I hold the seventh seat, known as the Seventh Elder."

Su Zhan was somewhat puzzled, "Forgive my bluntness, but given your strength, your ranking seems like it shouldn't be merely seventh?"

"Ranking is not entirely based on strength. I am the only Aberrant among the Seven Great Elders."

Mo Yuan glanced at him and revealed a harsh reality, "Just by virtue of this identity, the fact that I can secure a place at the very end of the Elder Council is already the limit of what Daxia can tolerate."

Su Zhan suddenly understood, feeling even more respect for Mo Yuan in his heart.

To occupy a seat in the highest human-dominated power structure, the skill and effort required were unimaginable.

He praised sincerely, "For City Lord to hold an Elder seat as an Aberrant is proof enough of your capabilities."

"That Zhang Daoxuan, who is Chu Zhou's master, holds the Second Elder seat."

Mo Yuan gave a slight nod and continued divulging information, "However, his nature is carefree and he dislikes mundane affairs. He often wanders freely and only intervenes when large-scale Mist Surges erupt.

His strength is on par with mine; we can be considered joint second in Daxia.

As for the first, naturally, it is the Grand Elder."

Su Zhan listened, his heart surging with excitement. These were the most top-secret matters of Daxia's highest echelons.

He hesitated for a moment but still cautiously asked, "Forgive my impertinence, City Lord Mo, what realm are you in now?"

Mo Yuan did not conceal it, "Half-step Transcendent."

"Transcendent?"

This was the first time Su Zhan had heard of this realm, and he immediately pressed further, "Is this the realm after Calamity?"

"Correct."

Mo Yuan explained, "Ocean Realm and Calamity and beyond are collectively referred to as Transcendent. I am now two hundred and seventy-three years old, counted among Daxia's earliest batch of Aberrants.

An ordinary Ocean Realm or Calamity practitioner has a lifespan of around two hundred years. If one can cultivate to Ocean Realm Tenth Tier or Calamity Tenth Tier, lifespan can reach three hundred years.

Zhang Daoxuan is slightly younger than me, probably over two hundred and sixty years old."

Su Zhan listened intently and couldn't help but ask, "Then, in Daxia today, how many powerhouses are at the Half-step Transcendent level or above?"

"On Daxia's side, only three: myself, Zhang Daoxuan, and the Grand Elder."

Mo Yuan continued to enlighten him, "To enter the Transcendent realm, one must pass through three tribulations.

The first is the Spiritual Energy Tribulation, corresponding to the Mist Energy Tribulation for Aberrants.

The second is the Physical Body Tribulation.

The third is the Mental Spirit Tribulation.

Only after passing all three tribulations can one truly step into Transcendence.

If one only passes one or two of the tribulations, they are considered Half-step Transcendent.

I, relying on the Aberrant's innate robust physique, passed the Physical Body Tribulation.

Zhang Daoxuan's spiritual energy is pure and profound; he passed the Spiritual Energy Tribulation.

As for the Grand Elder... he has already passed the Mental Spirit Tribulation and the Spiritual Energy Tribulation, making him Peak Half-step Transcendent, just one step away from true Transcendence."

Su Zhan listened, his heart soaring with longing.

So, beyond Calamity and Ocean Realm, there was such a vast world.

Seeing the light flickering in Su Zhan's eyes, Mo Yuan changed the subject, reminding him, "However, you possess a dual system and can absorb the Life Essence of Mist Creatures. Your path of advancement might be different from all of ours.

What lies ahead likely needs to be explored by you yourself.

What I can tell you is only the experience from our conventional paths."

Su Zhan's expression turned solemn, and he once again clasped his fists respectfully, "City Lord Mo, your guidance today is a kindness Su Zhan will remember in my heart!"

Mo Yuan gave a slight nod, said no more, and his figure vanished from the hall.

Su Zhan stood alone in place, digesting the astonishing information he had just obtained. In his heart, his understanding of the future path became clearer and more challenging.

His journey had only just begun.

Not long after Mo Yuan left.

A middle-aged man wearing the uniform of a senior Council civil servant arrived before Su Zhan.

He gave a slight bow, a respectful smile on his face:

"Mr. Su Zhan, congratulations on receiving the Council's recognition. In accordance with the highest resolution, we will now assist you in completing the necessary verification procedures to validate the relevant circumstances you previously stated. Please follow me."

Su Zhan had anticipated this; the higher-ups couldn't place complete trust based solely on his word.

He nodded, his expression calm, "I appreciate your trouble."

Under the guidance of this civil servant, Su Zhan traversed the complex corridors within Lingxiao Pavilion and arrived at a location deep inside the building.

This place didn't look like a meeting room; it more closely resembled a testing center combining cutting-edge technology.

The vast space was filled with various sophisticated instruments flashing with lights and floating light screens.

Dozens of technicians in white lab coats were already prepared and in position.