The Ancient Gods' Whisper-Chapter 1068 - 499: Unconventional Path (Part 2)

This might be the key to unraveling the mystery.

It could also help him figure out what exactly happened to him.

As the solemn bell tolled, silver and gold sat on the mats in the temple, molding an ancient Buddha seal with one hand. Brilliant golden light spread out, as majestic as the ancient Buddha, rigorous and solemn.

The heads of the great family clans emerged one after another, standing on the stone steps at the temple entrance, overlooking the young people present. The elderly Professor Cheng was prominently in the first position, indicative of his status and rank.

The second was the Ying Family Head, a middle-aged man with sword-like brows and starry eyes. His black suit had a gold emblem embossed on it, and he glanced around expressionlessly, his gaze sharp as a knife, seemingly able to see through hearts.

The fourth was the Mu Family Head, currently the rising family in the Order World.

All due to Platinum and Rhein.

Surprisingly, the fourth was the Ji Family Head, an androgynous and delicate-looking man with a smile on his face. On his chest was a golden lotus embroidered, a family crest inherited from Ancient Times, proving his identity.

Logically, the Ji Family should have been wiped out by now. The fact that he survived suggests he was a treacherous dog long ago, one of the hidden hands behind the revolution, likely a blood relative of the President.

The core families of the Order World were all gathered here, including the family behind each institute’s chair.

The Ye Family Head appeared quite low-key here. The woman now set aside her seductive allure, though her black suit still outlined her enchanting, provocative figure, like a budding lotus flower.

Gu Jianlin profiled them, especially this Ye Family Head.

Because he noticed this woman seemed seriously injured. Even with makeup trying hard to disguise it, her pale complexion and the deep fatigue in her eyes couldn’t be hidden, and she stood slightly unsteadily, clearly weak in the legs.

"Changsheng, begin."

Gold and silver said indifferently.

Ying Changsheng walked out from the left corridor, first bowing deeply to the burning incense on the censer, then reached out his right hand to place it on the ancient stone embryo, gently releasing his spirituality.

The stone embryo trembled slightly, releasing a rich golden light, its trembling sound roaring like thunder.

"It’s truly Ying Changsheng; to become number one in the Omega Sequence, he’s likely nearing the Holy Land, isn’t he?"

"In the Omega Sequence, only Li Hanting and Mu Qingyou can contend with him, but as of now..."

"Who says so? If Princess hadn’t run off with someone, she’d be the strongest in the Order World."

The young people were shocked, their ears aching, as the stone embryo trembled eighty-one times.

This number held significance.

For nine is supreme, and nine times nine is eighty-one, indicating an extremely high degree of compatibility.

The second person to test compatibility was surprisingly Li Hanting.

Back then, he suffered terribly in the battle at the Sea of Eternal Life, even suspected of colluding with the enemy. In the end, it was confirmed he was manipulated, and because of good behavior in prison, he was reinstated into Omega.

Unexpectedly, upon returning, he was severely injured by Qilin in Dragon Burial Valley.

When his hand touched the stone embryo, it roared forty times; his talent wasn’t bad either.

The young people tested their compatibility with the Candle Light Law one after another. Indeed, those who stood here were all elites, capable of withstanding such supreme power, though their talents varied.

After all, the Dark World had so many Evolvers, the Order World should have plenty of Heavenly Persons as well.

Xia Zhi lurked in the corridor’s corner, looking around, thinking how her roommate truly had remarkable connections, even managing to bribe a Councilman of the Judgement Court to get her in.

She wasn’t a fool and, of course, recognized who provided her this privilege.

However, she lacked the talent, which would simply lead to embarrassment.

No, she needed to find a chance to slip away unnoticed.

Yet the moment she turned around, someone grabbed her by the nape and pulled her back.

Xia Zhi was bewildered, feeling like a little kitten being handled at will.

"Go ahead."

Gu Jianlin said softly.

"Go where?"

Xia Zhi was almost in tears from her anxiety.

"No crying, chin up."

Gu Jianlin whispered, "Don’t you want to graduate?"

Xia Zhi was extremely nervous and pleaded softly, "I know you look after me, but I’m really not up to this. With your skills, securing my graduation is just a matter of leveraging connections!"

Gu Jianlin glanced at her, expressionless, and said, "I can help you once, but not forever. In the end, one must rely on oneself. What if I’m not here someday?"

Xia Zhi was stunned, for she suddenly realized something.

Clearly a Ying Family offspring, yet living in such a remote area as the Fourth District. After returning from the front lines, he could converse academically with figures like Professor Cheng and even held power within the Judgement Court. Clearly, this person had hidden purposes, and what he aimed to do was not simple.

As for why he chose her as a roommate, perhaps it was because she was useful.

She had waited all these years for such an opportunity, hadn’t she?

An opportunity to transform from sparrow to phoenix.

"If I say you can do it, you can do it."

Gu Jianlin gently patted her shoulder and said softly, "Go ahead."

For some reason, Xia Zhi felt his usually expressionless face was uncharacteristically gentle this once.