"Heh, you might not know this."

Taihua said with a smirk, "We've just discovered a method to suppress deformation. Though it's not entirely complete yet, there's great hope that it can be perfected and used to create Evolvers."

The reason Evolvers are taboo lies solely in the inhumane nature of the method.

If you manage to control the Ancient God's Breath, you become an Evolver.

But if you fail to control it, you turn directly into a deformed monster—or even die from an explosive collapse.

Back when the King of Qing became obsessed with this power, he went mad and captured people for experiments.

It was utterly brutal.

The problem, however, is this: If the deformation suppression method is truly perfected, anyone would have the chance to try.

Even failure wouldn't be catastrophic.

Success would mean becoming an Evolver.

Bai Feng showed a rare trace of astonishment for the first time, his voice low: "Such a method exists?"

He was somewhat incredulous.

Because undoubtedly, this would mark a major leap for humanity's Ascension.

It might even rewrite the entire history of Ascenders!

"Something some youngsters stumbled onto by accident."

Taihua whispered, "Youth always carries boundless possibilities."

That group of youngsters thought they had merely found a way to cure diseases and save lives.

But in reality, they inadvertently unearthed a massive power source.

This explains why the Lin Family siblings are under tight protection now, even being directly sent to headquarters for treatment.

No matter what this pair of siblings did in the past, regardless of guilt or innocence, daring to touch even a hair on their heads would result in being annihilated, leaving not even debris behind. World-class Alchemists and Priests alike are lining up just to meet them.

Even Rhein and the Judgement Court are bending over backward to ensure their safety.

As for Ji Xiaoyu, there's even less need for discussion.

The President is personally overseeing them.

If these youngsters realized what they'd done, they'd probably faint from fright.

"Unbelievable."

Bai Mu squinted his eyes.

After a moment, he spoke again: "But if you aim to unseal the power of Evolvers, why didn't you push forward my elder brother's Mirror Image Plan back then? The spiritual genes of Ancient Gods lie dormant within us, stronger than any Evolver."

The conference room fell into an eerie silence.

Much to everyone's surprise, Taihua didn't refute him.

The strength of this group was indeed undeniable.

But in her eyes, the so-called Mirror Image Plan had inherent flaws.

The obliteration of humanity.

She couldn't trust the future to this kind of people.

Granted, the future of Evolvers holds far greater potential—Catastrophes stand as the best example.

But whether such individuals would appear again in the future remained uncertain.

Right then, alarm bells blared within the conference room.

The projector activated, casting a scene from the central lounge, while the sound system autonomously came alive.

BANG!

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At the central lounge's bar counter, the Omegas stared slack-jawed.

"Is this the power of an Evolver?"

"I think this is my first time seeing it—so cool!"

"I'm obsessed... Can someone explain why it's so captivating?"

A flurry of murmurs broke out among the crowd. Most of them had never seen a young man carrying such a regal, sinister demeanor before.

Lu Qingqing had witnessed the power of Evolvers beforehand, during the escort mission in the Sea of Eternal Life. The Twilight Candidates back then all displayed these states of evolution, yet none seemed as formidable as this boy now.

Only the Moon Princess, in her Evolutionary State, had demonstrated a power that could rival his.

Ji Xiaoyu froze momentarily, then burst out laughing: "Hahaha, what's with the posturing? Do you really think you're all that? Didn't someone just kick you flying seconds ago? Wait till I become an Evolver, and I'll settle the score with you again!"

Mu Qingyou's gaze flickered with a mix of jealousy and admiration. In a soft murmur, she said, "So this is the power of an Evolver—it truly seems overwhelming. This person is close to my junior sister. He must know this is someone from the Lishan Heavenly Destiny Pavilion. Did he directly showcase his strongest form and initiate combat?"

The Omegas in the know also bore astonished expressions, thinking to themselves: As expected of the "Chair-Killing Demon."

Either he doesn't act.

Or he acts without giving even an ounce of chance.

Right from the start, he unleashed his most formidable form.

"Decisive and ruthless. Praise!"

Nightmare muttered, "Lord Meng, call over Dawn and the Poison Master immediately, just in case."

Lord Meng nodded slightly and left to summon reinforcements.

Phew.

Gu Jianlin exhaled a ragged breath, relieved that he had managed to control himself well, instantly revealing the weakest of his Evolutionary States. This was one drawback of being in the Ancient God Realm—every step required him to suppress the surging power within.

One slip, one failure to contain it—and he'd instantly undergo Ancient God Transformation.

The heavens would erupt with his mournful roar, and the Heavenly Person's Wedge would descend from above.

The graveyard at Tai Bei Road Funing Garden in Peak City would have one more tombstone.

"These Pseudo Ancestors… courting death!"

Jiuyin hummed faintly, "She's trying to probe your memories? What is she thinking?"

The black-robed figures gazed blankly at him, though their eyes carried a hint of pity.

An Evolver!

They had seen Evolvers before but were unimpressed.

Because the power they held was undeniably supreme.

As faint echoes of heavy footsteps reverberated along the narrow corridor...

Tang Yun emerged from the shadows, her youthful voice carrying a trace of indifference: "I thought this generation's Omegas only had my cousin as an Evolver. Turns out there's another one?"

"Cousin?"

Gu Jianlin frowned.

"What secret is it that you're so adamant about keeping me from accessing your memories?"

Tang Yun slowly approached, her short hair now dyed crimson, thin capillaries spreading across her eyes. Snow-white horns sprouted atop her head, while phantom wings seemed to beat gently behind her!

The Bai Ze Clan!

Even with great efforts to suppress it, the horrifying aura of Ancient God's Breath still permeated the room.

Gu Jianlin stared deeply at her—she no longer carried the semblance of a young girl.

Her face had transformed entirely into someone else's.

Cold, indifferent.

Faint traces of a beast's shadow writhed violently behind her, as if ready to rupture her body and break free!

She was unquestionably an Ancestor!

In the blink of an eye, Tang Yun lunged forward, raising her Iron Sword aloft as Sword Qi surged outward!

Such incredible speed!

No doubt faster and stronger than any Twilight Candidate he had faced before.

Stronger even than Jiang Hanyi!

Gu Jianlin's fringe fluttered in the rush of air, a pitch-black Ghost Fire igniting on his forehead, and his dark pupils spreading like ink.

Without hesitation, he drew Jiuyin from his back, its blade reflecting the icy resolve in his eyes.

As if standing at the gates of Hell.

"Come on—let's show her what's what!"

Jiuyin buzzed with delight, even though Gu Jianlin wasn't currently following the Ghost Slayer Path to unleash its full potential.

Still, it was a blade unparalleled in sharpness!

CLANG!

Blade met sword, sparks flying with blistering heat.

Tang Yun's eyes widened in disbelief—for her sword had been shattered!

Fragments burst alongside the dispersing Sword Qi.

In nearly the same instant, she saw a black-glimmering fingertip rushing toward her forehead.

"What's your relationship with Tang Ling?"

Gu Jianlin asked coldly.

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