novelraw Chapter 424: Nationwide Live Broadcast (1)
Chapter 424: Nationwide Live Broadcast (1)
"He's out! Su Zhan is out!"
"Su Zhan! Look into my eyes! Are you even human?"
"Chen Qing! Are you Chen Qing? Answer me!"
"You liar! You've deceived everyone's feelings!"
"We used to worship you so much! Did you take us for fools?"
"Support Su Zhan! Su Zhan is innocent!"
"Get out of Daxia! Monster!"
The crowd had gone completely mad.
Those in the front desperately tried to break through the human wall formed by the official personnel.
Eggs, vegetables, and small stones were thrown from the crowd, hurling towards Su Zhan's direction.But they were all blocked by either invisible spiritual energy barriers or well-trained security personnel, splattering into filthy marks at his feet.
The official personnel maintaining order were under immense pressure.
The human wall they formed constantly deformed under the massive impact, sweat trickling down their temples, yet they still stubbornly held the final line of defense.
Su Zhan's expression was calm, seemingly oblivious to the surrounding chaos and insults.
Under the close protection of Li Su and several official awakened individuals with formidable auras, he began to walk.
Su Zhan's steps were steady and even, without the slightest hint of haste.
Those hands trying to break through the defense line to reach him, those camera lenses almost poking into his face, those angry faces—none could cause the slightest waver in his gaze.
The guards were tense, their spiritual energy circulating covertly, vigilantly scanning their surroundings, isolating any potential threat that might approach.
This distance of less than a hundred meters felt incredibly long.
Every second bore enormous pressure.
Finally.
They reached the entrance.
The metal door slowly closed behind them, temporarily shutting out the deafening clamor and chaos outside.
Inside was a solemn and dignified press conference hall.
Countless camera lenses were already aimed at the entrance, the seats below filled with media reporters of various expressions.
Guided by the staff, Su Zhan walked towards that position at the center of the stage.
That would be the final battlefield where he would face all doubts and declare his own existence before hundreds of millions of people.
Su Zhan calmly took his seat, his gaze serenely meeting all the scrutinizing eyes in the audience, and the countless pairs of eyes watching the live broadcast behind the cameras.
The press conference site.
Brightly lit, with every seat in the audience occupied.
Reporters from major media outlets were on high alert, their long and short lenses all aimed at the podium.
Only one seat was set up on the stage.
Su Zhan sat upon it.
The host delivered the opening remarks: "Ladies and gentlemen, please remain quiet. Today, we are honored to invite Mr. Su Zhan, who will address the issues of public concern in recent times."
A media outlet was the first to raise their hand: "Mr. Su Zhan, recent online rumors claiming you are an Aberrant have garnered widespread attention. How do you respond to this?"
The entire hall instantly fell silent, all cameras focusing on Su Zhan.
Su Zhan's gaze calmly swept across the hall: "I admit, I do indeed possess the power system of an Aberrant, and I have reached the Calamity-level."
As his words fell, the entire hall erupted in an uproar.
Unsuppressible gasps rose from the audience, flashlights illuminating the scene in a continuous blaze.
The bullet comments on all live broadcast platforms exploded.
"?????????????????"
"He admitted it! He admitted it with his own mouth!!!"
"My god... Calamity-level? Isn't that equivalent to an Ocean Realm powerhouse?"
"Su Zhan... is an Aberrant... my faith has collapsed..."
"Impossible! Absolutely impossible! It must be fake! It's a conspiracy by the Transcendence Society!"
"Hahahaha! Confirmed! An officially certified Aberrant! Where are those who praised him before? Come out and take a walk!"
"Calamity-level... He's only twenty-five! How is that possible? How could a human achieve that?"
"It's over... everything's over... the hero we worshipped is actually a monster..."
"Get off the stage! Monster! Get out of Daxia!"
"Turn off the live broadcast quickly! We can't let this monster continue to delude people!"
"What about the authorities? The military? Why haven't they arrested him yet?"
"Chilling to think about... He's standing on stage, so close to us..."
"Wait... He admitted it so frankly? Could there be hidden circumstances?"
"Calamity-level... If he goes berserk, who at the scene can stop him?"
"Don't cut the camera! See how he explains! See how he tries to justify this!"
...
At this moment, the bullet comments were almost overwhelmingly skeptical.
Su Zhan's candid admission had triggered an unprecedented public opinion tsunami.
Almost everyone watching the live broadcast was profoundly shaken by this blunt truth.
Another reporter asked: "Then, are you the mysterious genius Chen Qing who was previously active in Black City and highly regarded by City Lord Mo Yuan?"
"Yes."
Su Zhan admitted frankly: "Chen Qing was an identity I used during a specific period.
Five years ago, after being attacked at Vermilion Bird Academy and falling into the Mist World, I did not die.
In order to survive, and to secretly investigate the truth, I entered Black City under the alias Chen Qing."
This caused another wave of shock.
Reporters whispered among themselves, the atmosphere growing even more tense.
The bullet comment reactions completely exploded.
"Confirmed... It's actually confirmed!"
"Su Zhan = Chen Qing? My mind is blown!"
"So the Chen Qing big shot we praised endlessly in Black City, and the Su Zhan male god we put on a pedestal in the Capital, are fucking the same person?"
"This script is too surreal! Even novels wouldn't dare write this!"
"Wait... So that means he was being a hero in Black City while also coming back to win the Grand Competition championship?"
"Holy shit! Chilling to think about! What exactly did he experience these five years?"
"I... I'm a bit confused, let me process this..."
"Hahahaha! I said before that Chen Qing's style was very similar to Su Zhan! Some people even criticized me! Now what?! Slap in the face?"
"So Mo Yuan already knew? No wonder he supported him so strongly during the Grand Competition!"
"Incredible! All I can say is incredible! This move is too slick!"
"I feel like we've been played for fools..."
"Then is he considered human or an Aberrant? Can the Chen Qing identity really clear his name?"
...
Su Zhan's personal admission of his dual identity undoubtedly pushed this public opinion storm to another climax.
Another reporter asked with a questioning tone: "Mr. Su, don't you think this dual identity is an overdraft of public trust? How do you view the massive trust crisis it has triggered?"
Su Zhan gave a slight nod: "I understand everyone's shock and doubts.
Concealing my identity was a helpless move forced by circumstances at the time. Regarding trust... I have always remembered that I am, first and foremost, a person, a citizen of Daxia."
A reporter stood up agitatedly: "Why should we believe the one-sided words of a non-human entity? How can you prove you won't lose control? How can you prove you won't endanger humanity!?"
This question voiced the thoughts of countless viewers.
Su Zhan's expression remained unchanged; instead, he slowly rose from his seat: "Proof? Very simple."
As soon as his words fell, an aura suddenly descended.
Grayish-white mist energy surged from within his body.
Dense, resilient black scales instantly covered his skin.
Dark black dragon horns pierced through the skin on his forehead.
Golden vertical pupils were cold and merciless.
The shadow of enormous fleshy wings enveloped half the hall.
The complete Calamity-level Aberrant Form was displayed without reservation before all the cameras.
"Ah—!"
Screams erupted from the audience.
Many reporters retreated in fright.