Just as Xu Tiandi's voice spread in all directions through Soul Power, stirring the emotions of the populace, while invisible Faith Power streamed toward the altar like tiny rivulets.
Behind Xu Tiandi, within a core building designated as the highest-security zone, a figure was conducting a final inspection at top speed.
It was Guan Yue, the newly appointed master of the War God Hall.
To ensure Mr. Speaker's absolute safety, he had personally taken charge of guarding this final line of defense.
His Spiritual Power spread across the area like spilled mercury, meticulously scanning every corner without the slightest lapse in vigilance.
However, when he pushed open the door to a lounge on the top floor that should have been completely empty, his upright body abruptly stiffened, and his pupils violently contracted within a thousandth of a second.
Someone was inside!
How was that possible?!
Several days before the speech began, this place had been completely cleared out and layered with Soul Guidance barriers. All unrelated personnel had been strictly forbidden from approaching.
This was directly behind Mr. Speaker's podium, a visual blind spot and potential attack point where absolutely nothing could go wrong!
How could they expose Mr. Speaker's back to an unknown presence?
The man had his back to the door and faced the enormous floor-to-ceiling window. Outside, Xu Tiandi stood upon the altar, delivering his impassioned speech.
He merely sat there quietly, as though he had existed that way since time immemorial.
As if sensing Guan Yue's arrival, the man slowly turned his head and opened his eyes.
He had long teal hair cascading over his shoulders, and though there was no wind, it gently drifted in the air.
His features were ancient and unadorned, revealing no indication of his age. His aura was as still and