Chapter 543: Chapter 536: Concerns
"To survive at the epicenter of a nuclear explosion... that man is truly an unimaginable figure. He has all but shattered my established perceptions. I even believe he might be the first person to break the shackles of life, the first on Earth to reach King Level without relying on a Bloodline."
Naliss said gravely. As members of the younger generation, they were no strangers to the modern world. Naturally, they knew about the recent incident in the Black Continent that had been causing a stir across the globe.
Even Spirit Guardians had to admit that nuclear bombs were truly the most powerful weapons humanity had ever created. Without making thorough preparations, even the most elite Spirit Guardians would find it difficult to guarantee their survival at the heart of such an attack.
And yet, an ordinary human without a Bloodline had done just that. It nearly upended their entire worldview.
’So it’s possible to become this powerful without relying on a Bloodline.’
Faced with this irrefutable fact, the Spirit Guardians’ prejudice toward ordinary people was forced to change.
At the very least, no one would ever again ignore the power Zhou Yuanjue possessed.
Even if he was just an ordinary person.
"If it’s him, he would indeed be a powerful ally. But in these circumstances, I’m afraid it won’t change the overall situation much."
Siger sighed and said, "After all, we’re facing a true King Level—one who has broken past mortal limits. Their body and magnetic field both overwhelm mortals. A King Level who has mastered the power of the ’Divine Soul’."
"And as for that man... no matter how strong he is, he still hasn’t broken through that barrier. It’s the difference between heaven and earth."
Hearing this, Batu and Naliss fell silent. The sliver of hope that had just risen in their hearts seemed to be extinguished.
’He’s right. No matter how strong Zhou Yuanjue is, he still hasn’t broken through that barrier. A mortal is still a mortal. In the face of a King Level, any power that seems formidable to an ordinary person is ultimately insignificant, incapable of influencing the current situation.’
As they were talking, people continued to arrive at the council hall, and the seats gradually filled. Finally, a powerfully built old man arrived, drawing everyone’s gaze.
The old man’s clothes were somewhat tattered, and his rugged face was tinged with pallor. It seemed he had suffered a serious injury before his return.
"Third Clan Elder, what happened to you?!"
Sensing the elder’s condition, the clan chief, Kutum, and the elder, Tagna, who had been resting with their eyes closed, snapped their eyes open, shot to their feet, and asked the question.
"On my way back, I ran into the enemy... At the time, they were likely heading for the northern Seal. To cover our people’s retreat, I clashed with one of them..."
"Heh. A King Level is a King Level, after all. Truly beyond what you or I can handle."
The Third Clan Elder said with a bitter smile.
"After breaking one Seal, they immediately rushed to the next one?!"
Hearing the Third Clan Elder’s words, everyone in the council hall exchanged horrified glances.
’Could they be planning to break all three great King Level Seals in a single day?!’
"Everyone, I know your concerns. But breaking three great Seals in one day should be impossible. When I encountered him, I could already tell that his power wasn’t at its peak. Breaking the Southern Seal must have taken a considerable toll, which is why he didn’t bother tangling with me and simply let me go."
"If he had been at his peak, I’m afraid I wouldn’t be alive to speak with you all now. Therefore, breaking two of the great Seals in a single day is likely his limit."
The Third Clan Elder shook his head as he spoke, then slowly walked to his seat and sat down.
Although this was good news, no one felt any joy.
’Two great King Level Seals broken in one day... can we really hold on?’
"Alright, now that everyone has arrived, the meeting will begin. I won’t waste words; I trust you all understand the situation."
"The situation has become extremely dire. However, it’s not without a glimmer of hope."
"Currently, the enemy has only one fully-powered King Level. The others who were just freed from the Seals need time to recuperate and regain their strength. They cannot be considered immediate combat assets."
"This is our opportunity. As long as we can hold our ground until reinforcements from other regions arrive, or until the Great Clan Elder emerges from his seclusion—all before their other King Levels fully recover to their peak—we have a chance."
"Furthermore, we are not fighting alone. Just a short while ago, the scion of the Far East’s Xi Clan reached an agreement with us on behalf of Donghua. Martial Artists from Donghua will be arriving soon as reinforcements. The one who’s been making waves in the Black Continent recently will also be coming personally."
Clan Chief Kutum announced to the assembly.
This news immediately caused an uproar, and a wave of whispers swept through the council hall.
"Clan Chief, forgive me for being blunt, but while I’ve heard of the prowess of that genius Martial Artist from Donghua, he’s not a King Level. I’m afraid he can’t make much of a difference. As for Donghua’s Moon Race... they are a major clan within our Spirit Guardian lineage. I wonder, will their Great Clan Elder be able to break through to King Level soon and come to our aid?"
"That’s right. We certainly welcome his arrival, but it’s unlikely to change much, is it?"
"In the end, we’ll still have to rely on ourselves..."
"..."
The hall was filled with a hubbub of discussion, but nearly everyone held the same opinion.
A King Level was an existence that mortals could not hope to match.
"Everyone, I share your view. However, the scion of the Xi Clan gave me their assurance. They said that this genius Martial Artist is capable of confronting a King Level."
Kutum said.
"Impossible... How can someone who hasn’t reached King Level have the power to match one? The Fourth Clan Elder failed even after activating the ’Spirit Guardian’ state! This enemy broke through the first King Level Seal and then dared to attack the second one shortly after. How could a mere mortal possibly handle such a being?"
"..."
The crowd shook their heads.
"That’s unlikely."
Just then, the Second Clan Elder, Tagna, spoke up, drawing everyone’s attention. "The scion of the Xi Clan must have an accurate understanding of the King Level. Furthermore, the abilities of the Xi Clan are profoundly mysterious and difficult to fathom. It’s unlikely they would make such an outlandish judgment. If the scion of the Xi Clan is the one who said it, then there’s a certain degree of credibility to it."
"You have a point. We’ll have to meet him to know for sure."
The Third Clan Elder nodded as well.
"I was thinking along the same lines. I convened this meeting for two reasons. First, to inform everyone of the current situation. Second, because our guests are about to arrive. No matter what, they are coming to help, so we must not be lacking in the proper courtesies. In a moment, I will need you all to accompany me to welcome them."
"And at the same time, we can verify whether the words of the Xi Clan’s scion are true."
Kutum said.
Just then, a member of the Forest Race walked in from outside the council hall, bowed slightly to the assembly, and announced, "Everyone, the guests have arrived."
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