162: The Holy Power is revealed, and the storm is coming

At the top of the star tower, Xiao Chen was bathed in nine-colored light, the might of a Dou Saint sweeping across the entire Pill Tower Holy Domain like a tide. His naked upper body revealed perfectly sculpted muscles, and beneath his skin, chaotic energy seemed to surge, every inch of his flesh containing the power to cleave heaven and earth. As his eyes opened and closed, stars appeared and vanished in his left eye, while chaos began in his right. Wherever his gaze landed, space subtly twisted, as if unable to bear the weight of his sight.

"Dou Saint... Is this the power of a Dou Saint...?" Xiao Chen felt the boundless, chaotic Saint power within him, capable of easily crushing stars, and an unprecedented surge of heroic spirit rose in his heart. Within his Qi Sea, the miniature, chaotic world phantom slowly rotated, continuously absorbing pure chaotic energy and feeding it back into his body. His soul realm also rose, reaching a profound Saint Realm soul level, with his perception extending millions of miles and his comprehension of the laws of heaven and earth becoming exquisitely clear.

"Congratulations, Saint Xiao, on successfully breaking through to the Saint Realm!" Xuan Kongzi was the first to bow respectfully, his voice filled with excitement and reverence. A Dou Saint was a truly transcendent existence, possessing extremely revered status. Even as Xiao Chen's teacher, he had to show the respect due to a junior at this moment. Venerable Feng, Flame Heart, and others also bowed, their eyes filled with shock and admiration.

"Teacher, everyone, there's no need for such formality." Xiao Chen waved his sleeve, and a gentle yet irresistible force lifted everyone. With a slight thought, a cyan robe, condensed from chaotic energy, covered his body. His aura became restrained, returning to its original simplicity, but the pressure originating from his life level still inspired awe in everyone.

"Chen'er, you've just entered the Saint Realm. How do you feel?" Xuan Kongzi asked with concern.

"Very good." Xiao Chen smiled faintly, his gaze sweeping over everyone. "I feel... better than ever before. The power within me is inexhaustible, and my perception of heaven and earth is completely different. I'm confident I can defeat ordinary First and Second Revolution Dou Saints in battle."

Everyone gasped upon hearing this. Just entering the Dou Saint realm, and he could already fight above his level? This was simply unheard of! But recalling Xiao Chen's previous heaven-defying actions and the mysterious Source Qi Origin, everyone felt it was only natural.

"Teacher, how has the situation outside been during my seclusion?" Xiao Chen asked, most concerned about the movements of the Soul Hall and the Heavenly Secret Pavilion.

Xuan Kongzi's expression immediately turned serious: "After you disrupted the Soul Hall's blood sacrifice ritual, the Soul Hall and the Heavenly Secret Pavilion were indeed silent for a period. But in the past month, strange incidents have frequently occurred across the Central Region. Large numbers of living beings have inexplicably disappeared, ancient ruins have experienced energy surges, and the continent's destiny has become increasingly chaotic. All signs indicate that they have not given up, but are brewing an even greater conspiracy! Moreover, according to reliable intelligence, Soul Heaven Emperor's true body seems to be showing signs of imminent awakening!"

"Soul Heaven Emperor's true body awakening?" Xiao Chen's eyes narrowed. Soul Heaven Emperor was an old monster who had survived from ancient times. His strength was unfathomable. Once his true body fully awakened, he would likely be at least a high-level Dou Saint, possibly even touching the edge of the Emperor Realm! That would be a catastrophic disaster!

"And the Heavenly Secret Pavilion," Venerable Feng added, "Their actions are even more secretive, but our informants have discovered that the Heavenly Secret Pavilion seems to be extensively collecting a peculiar mineral called 'Stone of Destiny' and secretly setting up a massive array covering the entire continent! Its purpose is likely related to manipulating the continent's destiny!"

"Stone of Destiny? An array covering the continent?" Xiao Chen's brows furrowed. The Heavenly Secret Pavilion's scheme was indeed more far-reaching and sinister than the Soul Hall's. What they wanted was probably not just to rule the continent, but to completely control the trajectory of this world's destiny!

"We must take the initiative and not wait for them to complete their preparations!" Xiao Chen said in a deep voice, a cold light flickering in his eyes. "Now that I have become a Saint, it's time to settle all accounts with them!"

"What are Saint Xiao's plans?" The projection of His Majesty Emperor Yan (contacted through special means) also appeared in the tower, his voice grave.

Xiao Chen's gaze swept over the core members of the Anti-Alliance present, his voice firm and powerful: "Divide into three routes! The first route, led by Teacher, His Majesty Emperor Yan, and His Majesty the Dragon Emperor, will command the main force of the Anti-Alliance to clear out the overt forces of the Soul Hall and the Heavenly Secret Pavilion in the Central Region, eradicate their pawns, and cut off their resource supply!"

"The second route, led by me personally with an elite squad, will go straight to the heart of the enemy, heading to the Soul Hall's main hall, the Netherworld Hall, and the Heavenly Secret Pavilion's lair, the 'Heavenly Secret Secret Realm,' to seize opportunities to disrupt their core plans, and ideally force Soul Heaven Emperor and the Pavilion Master Tianji out!"

"The third route, led by Elder Feng, Sect Master Sect Master of Flower Sect, and Granny Yin, will be responsible for uniting all neutral forces and reclusive powerhouses on the continent, exposing the conspiracies of the Soul Hall and the Heavenly Secret Pavilion, and forming a broader 'World Protection Alliance'! At the same time, closely monitor abnormal energy points across the continent to prevent them from becoming desperate and launching destructive attacks!"

Everyone nodded upon hearing this. Xiao Chen's plan was bold and meticulous, fully utilizing his newly acquired Dou Saint deterrent power and the existing strength of the Anti-Alliance.

"It's just... Saint Xiao, facing Soul Heaven Emperor and the Pavilion Master Tianji alone, isn't that too risky?" Sect Master Sect Master of Flower Sect asked with concern. Those two were the continent's top existences, unfathomable.

Xiao Chen smiled confidently: "Don't worry, I know my limits. If I can't win, can't I at least run? Besides, they might not dare to show themselves easily right now. My goal is to disrupt, to deter! As long as I can throw their plans into disarray and buy us more time, that will be a victory!"

Seeing that Xiao Chen's mind was made up and he was full of confidence, everyone no longer tried to dissuade him.

"Since that's the case, there's no time to lose! We'll split up and act immediately!" Xuan Kongzi concluded.

The massive war machine that was the Anti-Alliance immediately began operating at high speed after Xiao Chen emerged from seclusion! Orders were issued, elite squads set out, and the entire Central Region was once again engulfed in turmoil!

As for Xiao Chen, after a brief rest and familiarizing himself with the power of a Dou Saint, he quietly left the Pill Tower Holy Domain with Flame Heart, Ao Zhan, and a few other absolutely trusted elites. Their target was directed straight at the continent's two most dangerous forbidden zones—the Netherworld Hall and the Heavenly Secret Secret Realm!

A final storm concerning the continent's destiny, with the powerful emergence of Dou Saint Xiao Chen, officially began its tragic prelude! How would the Soul Hall and the Heavenly Secret Pavilion respond? And what fangs would the extraterrestrial dark hand hidden behind the scenes reveal?

Above the continent's sky, dark clouds gathered, and lightning surged. Everyone felt that an unprecedented, earth-shattering change was about to arrive! And Xiao Chen, this young Dou Saint who emerged out of nowhere, was destined to become the most dazzling and crucial... key to breaking the deadlock in this great change!