The entire assembly hall was in an uproar.

The Old Ones??

When it comes to the concept of the Old Ones, who in the realm of the extraordinary doesn't know about it? The foundation of the world's largest terrorist organization—the Old Council—lies in what they promote as the Old Ones. In fact, the path that venerates the Lord of Death and emphasizes physical prowess is also referred to as the Path of the Old Ones!

However.

Whether people privately believe it or not, at least on the surface, the Old Ones can only be considered a fabrication.

A wealthy businessman from the Fourth Ring expressed his disappointment:

"Such a grand lecture, and I thought... only to find it's just another politically correct show? Sigh!"

Similar sighs filled the air; many shook their heads. If it weren't for Su Luo standing on the stage, some might have already stood up to leave.

Chen Xiang and Wei Qingqiu exchanged glances without saying a word. The students nearby were whispering, mostly complaining.

The Old Ones were false, the Old Ones were a hoax—they had heard this too many times...

On the stage.

Su Luo surveyed the room, listening to the voices of discontent, but a smile appeared on his face. He gently clapped his hands, producing a thunderous sound that resonated throughout the assembly hall, silencing the murmurs and restoring quiet.

This was the most basic respect for a master of the mystic arts, for a top-tier sage.

"Doubt, disappointment, sighs—this is how everyone is feeling right now," Su Luo began calmly. "I consider myself the best, the most top-notch historian of the mystic arts, and the reason I study history is to uncover the truths hidden beneath the fog!"

"I have spent seventy-eight years visiting the nine major nations of the world, including Donghong, the Fallen Country, the Northern Ice Country, and the Eagle Federation."

"I ventured deep into jungles to find the oldest priests of primitive tribes; I explored the deepest underground tombs to replicate ancient murals; I wagered my life, diving into the Mist Sea to search for shipwreck sites from thousands of years ago."

His voice grew increasingly impassioned, and everyone in the assembly hall leaned in to listen.

"I have paid various prices to find one ancient spiritual creature after another, consulting them about the old events of the past. I searched for the location of the Old Ones' remnants as described in legends; I even infiltrated the Outer God Cult!"

Su Luo, fervent and impassioned, raised his arms and declared: "For seventy-eight years, I didn't even attend my wife's funeral; I severed ties with my only remaining grandson. I was once a globally renowned genius, but I stopped at the level of sage, dedicating all my energy to seeking the truth, and now..."

"I have found the truth!!"

The assembly hall erupted once more.

The Vice President of the Giant Academy in the front row stood up, a bad premonition weighing heavily on his heart...

What was Professor Su Luo trying to do???

Amid the chaos, Chen Xiang clenched his fists unconsciously. He finally understood why Professor Su Luo had looked like he was leaving a dying wish earlier...

He was indeed leaving a dying wish!

What was he about to expose?

Chen Xiang thought of the Old Ones' altar.

At that moment, Professor Su Luo raised both hands, his gaze sharp, and a fervent expression appeared on his face: "I have found the truth! Everything is exactly as the Old Council claims; the Outer Gods are usurpers, traitors, and the existence of the Old Ones is real and undeniable!"

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The assembly hall fell silent.

"From the first year of the Divine Calendar to the first and second Divine Wars, and now to the present!"

"All the actions of the Outer Gods are aimed at concealing the existence of the Old Ones!"

"The intruding thieves carefully arranged everything, declaring themselves the true owners of the house, while the real owners were cast out... but that does not change the fact that they are thieves!"

Ignoring the strange looks from countless attendees, Professor Su Luo shouted: "I have speculated countless times why the Outer Gods want to hide all of this; what is the reason? Eventually, I reached a conclusion—a rough conclusion!"

"When, in reality, people chant the name of Emperor Titan, He will return!"

"He will descend from the heavens with black flames, He will make reality great again, He is furious and ferocious, punishing all traitors and exterminating all rebels!"

"This is the reason! This is the truth!"

With the fervor of a fanatic, Su Luo raised his voice, and after a brief moment of silence, the entire assembly hall erupted in chaos!

Some fled the hall, some contacted the Secret Commission, and others shouted angrily.

A noble from the Inner Third Ring stood up, both shocked and enraged: "Su Luo! You are a cultist of the Old Council!!"

Chen Xiang and Wei Qingqiu's expressions turned extremely solemn. They didn't act recklessly, exchanging glances before simultaneously looking toward the camera set up at the back of the assembly hall.

It was a camera from a special media outlet spanning nine nations and one city, only accessible to the extraordinary, originally set to broadcast Professor Su's lecture.

Something big is about to happen.

No, it has already happened.

Su Luo quietly observed everything, extending his hand and gripping tightly. The True God particles surged wildly, activating the large array he had set up in advance, sealing the entire assembly hall. An invisible wave erupted, sweeping through the Great City and disrupting its spatial coordinates!

With the spatial coordinates disrupted, teleportation within the city would be nearly impossible, and the spirit realm would be temporarily inaccessible. Forcing a teleport would surely encounter spatial turbulence, which was extremely dangerous. In other words, beneath the divine, no one could instantly arrive from afar.

At this moment, Su Luo was the strongest in the assembly hall.

"What do you want?!" a powerful noble from the Inner Third Ring thundered. "Disrupting the space is pointless; the Secret Commission will still arrive quickly!"

Turning to the vice president, he shouted, "Where's your dean? Where is he?!"

The middle-aged man was sweating profusely: "I'll contact him right away, I will..."

In the chaos, Professor Su Luo placed a finger on his lips.

"Shh."

The True God particles surged, the authority of the sage pressed down on everyone's heads, forcing them all into silence.

"Winter City."

The elder's voice was deep, resonating like a great bell, authoritative and solemn!

"I know that many of you do not believe what I say... In Winter City, in the White Star Nation's Winter City, I activated an ancient altar and heard the whispers of a certain Old One!"

"I have spoken with Him!"

As he spoke, he extended both hands, forcefully tearing apart the void, causing an ancient altar to fall out from within!

Li Xiaotong suddenly covered her left eye.

"Now..."

The elder looked at the nearby equipment, still operating and broadcasting everything in real-time, and spoke softly: "Everyone be quiet, hold your breath, and be silent."

"Let the world hear the voice of the Lord."

He knelt before the altar in reverence.

...

"It's almost three-thirty; your sister will probably wake up soon..."

On the grass, Chen Shaoyan pushed Lu Salengg in his wheelchair, smiling as he spoke:

"The sun has warmed up enough; let's take your sister for afternoon tea and then watch the sunset."

"I'm older than her," Lu Salengg replied seriously.

"Why are you so stubborn?"

Chen Shaoyan rolled her eyes, wanting to say more, but was interrupted by a tremendous roar.

The sound came from the horizon. She and Lu Salengg instinctively looked up and saw white shockwaves racing towards them from the sky of the Inner Third Ring.

"Is that... a plane?" Chen Shaoyan blinked and stared intently, feeling a chill run down her spine.

Were there... people in those shockwaves?

One after another, they were flying through the air??

Lu Salengg's expression turned extremely serious as he sensed the spatial disturbance, pinpointing its source at... the Giant Academy?

What was happening?

At that moment, Chen Shaoyan's phone rang urgently.

"Hello? Hospital? It's me. I need to take Lu Salengg for a check-up? Oh, you're coming to pick us up? We're currently at... Huh? You're here already?"

Chen Shaoyan looked around in disbelief, spotting an ambulance speeding towards them, coming to a screeching halt in front of her.

Several medical personnel jumped out, the leading one speaking urgently: "We found major issues during the follow-up check; this child needs a comprehensive examination immediately!"

Chen Shaoyan felt a surge of anxiety: "How could this happen?? I..."

Before she could finish, the 'medical personnel' lifted Lu Salengg, wheelchair and all, into the ambulance.

"I want to go too..." Chen Shaoyan instinctively said.

"There's no room in the vehicle; family members don't need to follow; it's just a comprehensive check!"

Chen Shaoyan was stunned by this chain of events. By the time she reacted, the ambulance had already sped away.

"What???"

Her expression darkened, realizing something was wrong. She quickly tried calling the so-called hospital again, but the line was disconnected.

"Lu Salengg... has been kidnapped?"

Chen Shaoyan exploded in rage, unable to hold back her foul language: "What the hell is this new kidnapping method??"