Chapter 1314: Who Is the True Holy Son?

When Ye Guan and the Grand Supreme Leader disappeared into the tiny pagoda, the crowd outside was left confused.

Where did they go?

Zhu Ling remained silent, and her expression was calm, but deep inside, she was anxious. If Ye Guan failed to convince the Grand Supreme Leader, their situation would become dire.

If he succeeded, it would be great, but could Ye Guan really persuade the Grand Supreme Leader?

She couldn't say for sure.

Supreme Leader Shu Ji sneered at Zhu Ling. "Zhu Ling, I never expected you to bring an outsider here to impersonate the Holy Son. Your intentions are truly treacherous."

Zhu Ling glanced at him and indifferently said, "Didn't you claim that you found the Holy Son as well? Where is he?"

Supreme Leader Shu Ji chuckled. "The true Holy Son is in a meeting with the Dharma Lord. Once the Dharma Lord verifies his identity, his status will be announced to the public.

"When that happens, I really wonder how you're going to explain yourself."

Zhu Ling was calm on the outside, but deep inside, she was anxious.

Ye Guan was an impostor, after all.

Just as Supreme Leader Shu Ji was about to say something, Ye Guan and the Grand Supreme Leader reappeared in the hall.

Supreme Leader Shu Ji immediately ordered, "Guards! Seize that boy!"

Powerful figures rushed toward Ye Guan.

"Impudent!" the Grand Supreme Leader roared, his voice echoing like a thunderclap.

The hall fell into stunned silence.

The Grand Supreme Leader glared at Supreme Leader Shu Ji and chided, "Supreme Leader Shu Ji, you have no proof, yet you've accused Young Master Ye of impersonating the Holy Son. You're being too reckless!"

Supreme Leader Shu Ji was momentarily dumbfounded. "

Huh?

"

The Grand Supreme Leader's expression darkened. "The Holy Hall is not your personal domain. Whether Young Master Ye is the Holy Son or not is not for you to decide all by yourself."

Supreme Leader Shu Ji's face turned grim, but beyond that, he was deeply puzzled. Why had this old man taken the impostor's side?

Among the four Supreme Leaders, the Grand Supreme Leader was the most cautious. It was highly unusual for him to make such a public declaration.

Supreme Leader Shu Ji turned toward Ye Guan and frowned.

At that moment, he forced himself to calm down. The young man was clearly extraordinary, especially that sword of his.

Moreover, both Zhu Ling and the Grand Supreme Leader were no fools. If this young man were merely trying to deceive them, it would be impossible.

Realizing that, Supreme Leader Shu Ji grew even more doubtful.

Damn it! Who's the true Holy Son?

Just then, the sound of footsteps echoed.

The crowd turned and saw an elderly man dressed in a flowing snow-white robe. He held an ancient tome in his left hand and a wooden cane in his right hand. He was exuding an unfathomable, aged aura that made him appear as if he had lived for countless eons.

A young man with sharp brows, bright eyes, and a chiseled nose was walking next to the elderly man. He wore a light blue robe and had a dignified posture. He was exuding an extraordinary presence as well.

At the sight of the old man, everyone in the hall immediately bowed with deep respect.

"Greetings, Dharma Lord!"

The Dharma Lord was the supreme ruler of the Other Shore. Of course, True Saints were exceptions, as he couldn't really rule over them.

Even Zhu Ling bowed respectfully toward him.

The Dharma Lord nodded slightly. "No need for formalities."

Then, he walked over to a sacred throne and took his seat.

The young man in a light blue robe remained standing at his right side.

The Dharma Lord's gaze fell upon Ye Guan, his eyes filled with kindness. He smiled. "Zhu Ling, is this the Holy Son you spoke of?"

Zhu Ling respectfully replied, "Yes."

"I see." The Dharma Lord nodded. "It just so happens that the young man beside me also claims to be the Holy Son. He just informed me that the Other Shore Ark has issued a decree, warning of an outsider's invasion into our world.

"He's here to eliminate that outsider."

At this point, the Dharma Lord turned to Ye Guan. "I heard you're from the other side of the Sea of Suffering?"

Zhu Ling's expression changed upon hearing that.

Ye Guan smiled. "Yes."

The Dharma Lord looked at him with a gentle smile. "You claim to be the Holy Son. Do you have proof?"

Ye Guan replied, "I possess a sacred artifact of the Other Shore."

"Oh?"

The young man beside the Dharma Lord chuckled. "How interesting. I, too, possess a sacred artifact of the Other Shore."

Ye Guan looked at him. "What a coincidence."

The young man examined Ye Guan and smiled. "May I see your sacred artifact?"

Ye Guan grinned. "Why don't you show yours first?"

"Sure." The young man nodded. He extended his palm, revealing a small stone the size of a fist. The stone had an irregular shape and bore three inscriptions that said, "Past, Present, and Future."

"The Dao-Tracing Stone!"

Someone in the hall gasped in shock. Standing next to Ye Guan, the Ancestral Dao's heart pounded wildly, and his eyes shone with undisguised greed. Of course, he quickly suppressed it.

Ye Guan was also taken aback.

The Ancestral Dao is looking for that, isn't he?

The young man looked at Ye Guan and smiled. "Do you recognize this?"

"I do." Ye Guan nodded. "I do. The Dao-Tracing Stone allows one to summon one's past and merge with it."

The young man chuckled. "Clearly, you don't understand its true power. But that's fine, the esteemed Supreme Leaders here certainly do."

The hall fell into silence.

Zhu Ling and the Grand Supreme Leader revealed dark faces, as they knew exactly how terrifying the Dao-Tracing Stone was. It was recorded in the sacred texts of the Holy Hall, after all. A True Saint with that stone in hand was invincible, as they could summon their past and future selves to merge with.

In other words, they could triple their strength instantaneously!

A single True Saint would have the power of three True Saints!

That was just terrifying.

There was no doubting it; it was a sacred artifact of the Other Shore.

The crowd then turned their gaze toward Ye Guan.

The young man looked at him as well, smiling faintly. "Your turn."

Ye Guan looked around the hall. "This place is a bit cramped. Why don't we take this discussion elsewhere?"

With that, he transported everyone into the tiny pagoda.

Everyone's faces, including the young man, changed drastically upon finding themselves inside the tiny pagoda.

They instantly felt it—ten years in here was just one day outside!

Everyone was dumbfounded, and they felt like they were dreaming.

Even the Dharma Lord's expression grew solemn.

Ye Guan suddenly asked, "Do any of you recognize this pagoda?"

Everyone turned to him, their expressions undergoing a subtle shift.

Supreme Leader Shu Ji's face darkened. He stole a glance at Ye Guan and, for the first time, felt doubtful.

Could he actually be the true Holy Son?

As much as he hated to admit it, logic suggested that Ye Guan was probably the true Holy Son. Especially when recalling Ye Guan's earlier arrogance, if he weren't the Holy Son, would he dare to draw his sword in this sacred place?

Realizing this, Supreme Leader Shu Ji wanted to slap himself.

Damn my temper!

Why couldn't he be more patient?

Would it be too late to apologize now?

The young man's expression also turned grim.

Ten years inside was just one day outside?

That's miles better than the Dao-Tracing Stone!

The young man shot Ye Guan a deep, contemplative look.

Since no one answered him, Ye Guan repeated, "Do any of you recognize this pagoda?"

The Grand Supreme Leader responded, "Young Master Ye, none of us has seen it before. There aren't any records of it in our sacred scriptures."

"Of course, there won't be any records of it." Ye Guan smiled. "After all, this pagoda is the greatest treasure of the Other Shore Ark—it's the Ancestral Legacy Pagoda!"

A long silence followed.

A bewildered elder finally asked, "Ancestral Legacy Pagoda? What does that mean?"

Ye Guan chuckled. "The name isn't important. What matters is that this pagoda is the greatest treasure of the Other Shore Ark, and it has never been revealed until now."

The elder gave Ye Guan a skeptical look. Ancestral? Could the pagoda be a treasure passed down to them from their ancestors?

Ye Guan asked, "Does anyone still have any objections?"

The crowd exchanged glances.

Who, indeed, was the true Holy Son?

They stared alternatingly between the young man and Ye Guan. Their head throbbed with pain. In the end, everyone turned to look at the Dharma Lord.

The Dharma Lord smiled and said, "Nan Yi, reveal your Other Shore Mark."

The young man stepped forward, lifted his sleeve, and revealed a black mark on his right wrist. The mark depicted the Other Shore Ark. It also contained traces of a supreme will—the will of the Other Shore Ark.

Everyone turned to look at Ye Guan. Ye Guan opened his palm, and three types of bloodlines converged on it. Then, an Other Shore Ark Mark appeared on his palm, but it was made entirely from the power of his bloodlines.

The Ancestral Dao cringed and looked away.

Zhu Ling also lowered her head slightly, and her expression was unreadable.

The Dharma Lord stared at Ye Guan. "What is that?"

Ye Guan replied calmly, "The Other Shore Mark... Of course, this is a new type of Other Shore Mark. You may take a look at my bloodlines, too."

Boom!

Ye Guan unleashed the power of his three bloodlines.

Upon sensing the power of Ye Guan's bloodlines, those present grew solemn. Earlier, they were focused on the authenticity of the mark, but upon sensing his bloodlines, they realized that something was off!

His bloodlines were abnormally strong!

"You're an impostor!" Nan Yi exclaimed, "I'm the real Holy Son!"

Ye Guan remained calm. "I never said you weren't

the

Holy Son."

The crowd grew puzzled and turned to look at him.

The Ancestral Dao and Zhu Ling were also confused.

Meanwhile, Nan Yi was stunned.

What is this guy talking about?

"Who said there can only be one Holy Son?" added Ye Guan. Then, he looked at Nan Yi and explained, "You're the Little Holy Son, and I'm the Elder Holy Son!"