novelraw Chapter 478: The younger generation is truly formidable
Chapter 478: The younger generation is truly formidable
Secondly, their positioning subtly revealed the closeness of their relationships.
Su Zhan stood beside Mo Yuan, not beside Zhang Daoxuan, hinting at a closer bond with Mo Yuan.
It was well known that Su Zhan had deep ties to Black City, having once operated there under the alias Chen Qing, earning Mo Yuan's great appreciation and protection.
His position at Mo Yuan's side at this moment seemed more like a declaration of his stance.
Meanwhile, the Third Elder standing beside Zhang Daoxuan represented the connection between the official Council and this transcendent Second Elder.
On the icy plain, the cold wind howled.
The four figures standing at the pinnacle of Daxia's power and authority formed a solid and formidable core.
Mo Yuan's unfathomable depth.
Zhang Daoxuan's vast and ethereal presence.
Su Zhan's icy sharpness.The Third Elder's steady decisiveness.
Four distinct auras intertwined, enveloping the entire battlefield.
All participants understood that today, under the leadership of these figures, they would launch the decisive final assault against the most stubborn tumor afflicting Daxia.
Su Zhan's gaze swept calmly over the ice sheet below.
He had been waiting for this moment for a long time.
And everyone's eyes were involuntarily drawn to the four figures at the forefront.
For the vast majority of the powerful individuals present, seeing Su Zhan standing side by side with those two Half-step Transcendents and the core of the Council did not evoke jealousy, but a feeling of awe that seemed almost natural.
"That's Su Zhan… he really is unbelievably young."
A mid-stage Ocean Realm expert who had experienced countless battles murmured in a low voice, his expression complex. "I'd heard he turned the tide in the Northern Border, and I thought the rumors were exaggerated… Now I see I was the frog in the well.
To stand beside City Lord Mo Yuan and Elder Daoxuan, to withstand the pressure of their invisible aura… that kind of strength can't be faked."
An esteemed veteran Ocean Realm expert beside him stroked his beard and nodded, his eyes filled with emotion. "The younger generation is truly formidable, truly formidable.
Such youth, such achievements… looking through all of Daxia's history, you probably couldn't find a second person like him.
He stands there not because of family background, not because of flattery, but because of solid, real power. What else can we feel but admiration?"
"With him here, our chances of victory in this battle have increased again."
Another fierce-looking Calamity-level rogue cultivator grinned, revealing white teeth. "Fighting alongside a powerhouse like this is exhilarating! I only respect those with real skill!"
It could be said that among this elite group representing Daxia's high-end martial power, Su Zhan's status was undisputed.
His strength, his accomplishments, his unbelievable rate of advancement had all forged this unquestionable prestige.
His very presence there was a powerful symbol, greatly boosting morale.
In a relatively forward position within the crowd.
Teacher Wang Mingyuan stood together with Feng Jue, Liu Ziming, and Xu Hao.
Wang Mingyuan looked at the straight-backed figure of his student standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Mo Yuan. His eyes grew slightly moist, and a tumult of emotions swirled in his heart.
He remembered Su Zhan's youthful awkwardness when he first entered Vermilion Bird Academy, the despair and resilience when his Life Soul shattered, his powerful return after death and rebirth…
And now, standing atop Daxia!
"Good lad…"
Wang Mingyuan murmured to himself, a surge of warmth stirring in his chest. "The proudest thing in this teacher's life isn't my own breakthrough to the Ocean Realm, but teaching a student like you. Twenty-six years old… just twenty-six, and you've reached this position, relying on solid fists and unmatched achievements! Good! Truly excellent!"
He clenched his fist tightly, feeling immense pride for Su Zhan.
Liu Ziming elbowed Xu Hao beside him frantically. "Holy crap, holy crap! Haozi, do you see that? Brother Su, Brother Su is standing with Big Shot Mo Yuan and Elder Daoxuan.
Oh my god.
The prestige.
The status.
This is insanely awesome.
That's our brother! A brother we fought alongside!"
Xu Hao, less outwardly expressive than Liu Ziming, said with emotion in his voice, "Yeah… Who would have thought that a few years ago we were still fighting desperately for ranking in the academy's Grand Competition, and now Brother Su has reached such heights.
This isn't luck. He fought for it with his life. He deserves it."
Feng Jue's gaze also showed clear fluctuation.
He stared at Su Zhan's back, sensing the destructive aura and power fluctuations emanating from that direction. Only one thought filled his mind: "A true powerhouse."
In just a few short years, Su Zhan had traversed a path others couldn't complete in a lifetime, truly attaining the strength to determine the course of a battle and influence the fate of a nation.
This made Feng Jue even more determined in his own pursuit of power.
The four of them, as Su Zhan's once closest teacher and brothers, felt not a shred of jealousy at this moment, only overflowing pride.
Su Zhan's achievements surpassed their imagination and also inspired them to keep moving forward.
They knew that the companion who once occasionally needed their watchful care had now grown into a towering tree capable of sheltering an entire nation.
And they, under the shade of this great tree, would continue to write their own stories.
The Third Elder was the first to speak, breaking the silence. "City Lord Mo Yuan, Elder Daoxuan, thank you both for coming. With you two presiding here, our chances of victory have greatly increased, and the soldiers' hearts are steadier."
Zhang Daoxuan gave a slight nod, lightly sweeping his horsetail whisk. His voice was as calm as an ancient well without ripples. "You are too courteous, Third Elder. The Transcendence Society acts against the natural order, using our own people as fuel. This is no longer a conflict of ideals, but a public enemy of humanity. Although this old Daoist lives like a drifting cloud and wild crane, I cannot stand idly by."
Mo Yuan's gaze remained fixed on the ice sheet below as he said indifferently, "A hidden danger must be eradicated. The foul energy here reaches the heavens. Leaving it will surely become a great calamity."
The Third Elder nodded in agreement, then turned his gaze to Su Zhan, who had remained silent. "Advisor Su Zhan, you deserve the greatest credit for locating this lair of the Transcendence Society.
If not for your Time Abyss Pupil discerning the crucial point, we might have been led by the nose by these rats for much longer.
Regarding the upcoming final assault, do you have any insights?"
Su Zhan's voice was flat and devoid of any discernible emotion. "The underground palace structure is complex. The core area has extremely strong energy shielding and spatial interference.
Forcibly bombarding it might cause them to act desperately in their corner, triggering self-destruction or uncontrollable spatial collapse."
Mo Yuan continued, "We need to use a focused point to break through a surface. Locate the core defensive nodes, strike them down with thunderous force, and destroy the central hub before they can react."
Zhang Daoxuan stroked his beard in contemplation. "This humble Daoist can deploy the Two Forms Micro-Dust Formation to temporarily isolate the energy signatures of this place, delaying its connection to the outside world, and suppress internal energy disturbances.
However, this formation requires time to set up and needs someone to provide a diversion to prevent interference."
With just a few words exchanged, Daxia's four top figures had outlined the general tactical framework.