Madara Uchiha could clearly sense that the misty space had changed. However, when he looked around, he found that nothing had changed... The stars were still stars, the gray mist was still gray mist, and the stars were still moving along their original trajectories.
"Hmm?!" Whitebeard frowned, activating his Observation Haki to its fullest extent.
Suddenly, the white-bearded man's pupils dilated sharply. "Wait a minute, this is... I see! So that's how it is."
Whitebeard's voice trembled. Even with his perspective and mindset as a king of the seas, he was still so flustered, which gives one a sense of his current mood.
Asuna Yuuki stared at Whitebeard, hesitated for a moment, but couldn't suppress her curiosity and asked, "Dad, what happened?"
Not only her, but Ying Zheng, Emperor Qing, Feng Yuan, and the others all turned their heads, some with doubts, others with thoughts. Only the Ancient One had a deep look in her eyes, as if she had thought of something at that moment.
“Stars!” Whitebeard pointed to the tiny stars in front of him and said in a low voice, “My Observation Haki has detected that a small portion of these stars have suddenly developed into oceans, streams, and even flowers, trees and plants.”
Having been a member of the council for so long, Whitebeard was no longer the illiterate man he once was. He had even learned about the basics of various disciplines on Earth during his training months. Although he had only glanced at them and hadn't studied them in depth, it still meant that his level of common sense was approaching that of a modern person in the 21st century.
Therefore, Whitebeard understood very well what the appearance of water, flowers, and trees on the stars meant.
A deathly silence fell over the scene. Then, an uproar erupted.
Bruce Wayne gripped the armrest tightly, exclaiming, "This is impossible!!"
"...Although I also find it incredible, the scientific approach is based on evidence. How can you say it's impossible without research?" Tony Stark took a few deep breaths to calm himself down.
His gaze was intense as he strained to activate his Observation Haki... and indeed, he sensed a life force similar to that of trees on certain planets...
“Although it feels very faint… considering the proportion of trees on Earth! And then comparing it back to the size of these planets…” Tony Stark’s eyelids twitched, “It’s about right.”
After a brief silence, Tony Stark abruptly turned his head and stared at Su Han.
P.S.: A friend told me that Bilibili Kung Fu has launched, and I couldn't resist... so I went to relive my childhood. I only meant to take a quick look... but I ended up completely hooked...
I am guilty that I didn't retaliate; I repent...
(End of this chapter)
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Chapter 438 The Drunken Sword Immortal: I Understand! The Path Is Under My Feet
"Wait a minute, could it be... I see! This explains everything." Tony Stark seemed to be speaking to someone else, yet also to himself. His expression was extremely complex.
"Mr. Stark, may I ask what you have discovered?" Sawada Tsunayoshi asked calmly.
Sawada Tsunayoshi is not weak now, and can maintain Dying Will Flame Mode for a long time. In addition, he has also trained in Observation Haki and Armament Haki.
Even if he were thrown into the world of Katekyo Hitman Reborn ten years later, and without being given a Box Weapon... he would still be confident of defeating Byakuran and his family alone. In his own world, he might be at the pinnacle. But in the council... he'd be nothing special.
There are far too many people in parliament who are better than him.
For example, no matter how hard Sawada Tsunayoshi tries to activate his Observation Haki, he can't detect the water and trees that Whitebeard mentioned on the tiny stars...
“It must be… another transformation of the Misty Universe!” Aizen suddenly spoke up.
His expression was somewhat somber. "However, I didn't expect... compared to the enormous commotion of the previous transformations, this world's transformation has been so quiet..."
"It can't be said to have happened silently! It can only be said that this change in the universe... is extremely subtle," Conan said calmly.
After a brief silence, Conan gave a wry smile. "But it also confirms from another perspective... that the favors bestowed by the Speaker of the Council are not something everyone can receive."
"Or rather, the stronger a person is, the more benefits they will ultimately reap. Those who are weak cannot even understand it... although this is only natural."
Conan shook his head. He had actually guessed this possibility a long time ago, but he didn't expect this day to come so soon.
Feng Yuan silently transformed into Ultraman Leo, using his powerful sense of light to silently perceive the changes around him.
Gu Xun'er rested her chin on her hand, looking somewhat bewildered. The white-bearded man had studied numerous subjects in the real world, but Gu Xun'er hadn't! She had always focused solely on cultivation… so she was currently unclear about the significance of water and trees appearing on celestial bodies…
"...Don't be too disappointed." Saeko Busujima suddenly spoke, gripping her katana tightly, her voice cold. "If you're not strong enough, just strive to become stronger!"
"As long as you can make up your mind to cultivate during the Cultivation Month, actively participate in missions, and strengthen yourself with the power of the Evil God, then keeping up with the Council Chairman's overall pace and gaining sufficient insights during the next cosmic transformation... is not an impossible thing."
Saeko Busujima didn't see this as a bad thing. In fact, she felt it could be a way to motivate herself to improve her strength! She would strive to grow to the point where she could accept the next favor from the council chairman.
“That’s right!” Tang Hao nodded slightly, his eyes narrowing slightly. “At least… there’s still a chance if you try! If you give up now, you’ll never get the Speaker’s next gift.”
Boros surveyed the crowd with a blank expression. Could he honestly admit that he didn't see anything wrong with these stars either? He was, after all, one of the top experts in the council.
Although he desperately wanted to speak, Boros thought for a long time and ultimately suppressed the urge. He decided to maintain his cosmic dominance!
As time passed, the countless stars floating in the mist finally emitted a faint glow.
They are gold, blue, green...
The three colors intertwined, creating a sense of inexplicable sacredness and grandeur. Then they rapidly converged, and everything returned to its original state.
The Hall of Mist fell silent for a long time.
The Sword Immortal's expression was serious, and a multitude of thoughts flashed through his mind.
Suddenly, the sword at the Sword Immortal's waist emitted a crisp sound. A look of realization flashed in his eyes, and he said softly, "I understand."
As soon as he finished speaking, the sword immortal's immortal aura became even more intense, and his momentum began to rise rapidly... He broke through!
Yuuki Asuna: "?"
Asuna Yuuki, who was relatively close to the Sword Immortal, looked completely bewildered. What was going on?