Chapter 654 - 647: Inspiration
The experts from all over the world had been dumbfounded by the news, thinking they must have been hearing things. It wasn’t until the battle finally ended and they joined the post-war conference initiated by Donghua that they truly believed what they had heard.
For there, on the main screen, seated in the head chair of the Donghua conference room, they saw Zhou Yuanjue’s familiar face with their own eyes.
Meanwhile, in the center of the Donghua conference room, three and a half giant, translucent crystals stood like statues. The faces of the complete-form Primordial Ancestors were clearly visible, completely frozen within them.
These beings, which had once plunged humanity into endless fear and despair, now seemed so quiet and inert. They were like exhibits in a museum or lions and tigers in a zoo cage, able to do nothing but endure the scrutiny of countless curious gazes.
The contrast was immense, and the shock profound.
The beings that had once lorded over humanity had finally been conquered by them.
At this very moment, in the vast conference hall, all eyes were fixed on Zhou Yuanjue, who sat in the head seat.
Without a doubt, Zhou Yuanjue was now everyone’s pillar of support. He could perhaps even be called the Savior of Earth and human civilization.
Zhou Yuanjue’s role was crucial in determining whether they could completely defeat the Celestial Demons and restore peace to the world.
At this moment, however, Zhou Yuanjue wasn’t making any speeches. A thick stack of documents lay before him, and he was flipping through them at a preternaturally fast speed.
These documents contained data on the major events that had occurred around the world over the past three years, designed to help Zhou Yuanjue quickly understand all the changes the world had undergone.
In truth, the post-war conference was supposed to be held later, as Zhou Yuanjue needed time to reacquaint himself with the world.
However, the various human factions, upon receiving the news, had all strongly insisted on an immediate video conference. Even though they believed the information from Donghua was most likely true, they needed to confirm it for themselves.
Only by seeing Zhou Yuanjue in person could they truly rest easy. Even if he said and did nothing, his mere presence would be enough to set their minds at ease.
Thus, the conference had to accommodate this quiet interlude for Zhou Yuanjue to familiarize himself with the current situation of humanity’s various factions.
Everyone present remained utterly silent. Countless experts waited quietly, as if afraid that the slightest noise would disturb Zhou Yuanjue’s reading.
Those attending the meeting were arguably humanity’s strongest, the absolute elites of their respective factions. In the entire world, Zhou Yuanjue was likely the only one who could command such silent respect from them.
Fortunately, Zhou Yuanjue did not keep them waiting long.
At his current realm, his memory, intellect, and other faculties had been developed to their absolute peak. If he were to fully activate the autonomy of his body’s cells, it would be like having tens of millions of eyes. Describing his reading speed as taking in a thousand lines at a glance would be no exaggeration.
With just a single glance, all the information in the documents was captured and processed by his brain.
The thick stack of documents shrank at a visible rate. In less than fifteen minutes, Zhou Yuanjue had read through all the data detailing the major world events of the last three years.
He couldn’t help but let out a long breath.
A powerful emotion surged within him as he read the many familiar names in the files and the accounts of their heroic deeds.
Dong Wanming, Daoist Bailong, the powerful Spirit Guardians, and all the top-tier experts from other nations... It was precisely because of their sacrifices that humanity had managed to survive to this day and develop to its current state at such a rapid pace.
These past three years had been incredibly difficult for humanity. Every step forward had been paved with blood and fire.
’To the fallen... we, the living, will see that brilliant future for you.’
Zhou Yuanjue put down the documents and turned his gaze to the Martial Artists present. In that instant, everyone’s spirits lifted.
"Everyone," Zhou Yuanjue said slowly, "I won’t waste time with pleasantries. I have now familiarized myself with humanity’s current situation. I’m sure you are all quite curious about my experiences over the past three years. I can give you a brief overview now. It concerns the higher realm beyond the King Level..."
At once, he had everyone’s complete attention. They were all incredibly curious about what Zhou Yuanjue had gone through during his absence.
Three years ago, he was only strong enough to contend with a Primordial Ancestor and couldn’t even face a complete-form one head-on. Yet now, three years later, he could crush them, sealing three complete-form Primordial Ancestors in a single day.
Zhou Yuanjue then briefly described how he had been tricked by the Master of Nightmares, exiled to the True Realm, and had struggled to survive in its chaotic currents. He then shared his intelligence on the True Realm and explained what the higher realm beyond the King Level truly was.
A more powerful realm that surpassed the Primordial Ancestors!
An Energy world corresponding to the material world—a previously unknown Realm believed to hold the very Truth of the universe!
By communicating with the Power of the True Realm, one could obtain strength surpassing the Primordial Ancestors!
When one’s fundamental life structure neared a certain state of perfection, it was possible to commune with the Power of the True Realm!
These incredible concepts threw everyone into a state of mental shock. Zhou Yuanjue had returned with more than just his own immense power; he had brought back entirely new concepts that transcended their planet, surpassing anything their civilization could have conceived.
It was a whole new world!!
"Everyone, facts have proven that the Celestial Demon Ancestors are not invincible," Zhou Yuanjue continued. "In truth, even they are still within the confines of the King Level. They have not taken the next step. Their fundamental life structures have simply approached perfection, allowing them to faintly touch the Power of the True Realm."
"What the Celestial Demons can achieve, humanity can also achieve. In fact, we can do it even better than them and become stronger than the Ancestral Level!"
"As you have all seen, I am the best example of this. The Celestial Demon Ancestors are not some noble, higher species. They are merely wanderers in this universe, incapable of even controlling their own destinies. What lies before us is a higher realm, the true mystery of this universe. It hangs above our heads, waiting for us to conquer and transcend!"
"As for the Celestial Demons, they are merely an obstacle on our path, one we will inevitably overcome!"
Zhou Yuanjue spoke softly. Though his tone was calm and gentle, his words resonated with immense power in the ears of all who listened.
For Zhou Yuanjue had already proven to them, through his very existence, that everything he said was true.
What, after all, could be more inspiring than a miracle standing right before their eyes?
"The reason for this meeting is no longer to discuss defensive plans. From this point forward, we must consider how to launch a counterattack against the Celestial Demons and, ultimately, defeat them completely!"
Zhou Yuanjue said coolly:
"We must set foot in the Starry Sky Country as soon as possible and save its suffering people."