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Previously, their admiration for this newly appointed "advisor" was merely based on what they had heard about him.
Now, having witnessed this miraculous transformation, my admiration has been elevated to genuine conviction and respect from the bottom of my heart.
The S-class spacetime disaster that occurred in the Kunlun Mountains ultimately tore apart the calm surface with an unstoppable force, presenting the coldest reality to the highest power center of the Alliance.
a few days later.
The air above the temporary base in the Kunlun Mountains was pierced by a sharp whistling sound.
A special plane of the Alliance's highest rank, painted entirely in deep dark green with a golden dragon emblem emblazoned on its tail, landed precisely on the cleared temporary helipad, escorted by several combat-type Pokémon.
Before the roar of the engine had completely subsided, the cabin door slid open silently, and a chilling and heavy atmosphere rushed out.
Descending the gangway were a group of top figures from the China Trainers Alliance.
Each of them is a champion-level figure whose mere presence can shake the entire league.
These people had different expressions; some looked solemn, while others had their brows furrowed. But without exception, they all exuded a powerful aura that only those who had long held positions of authority could cultivate.
Their mere presence instantly froze the previously efficient and tense atmosphere within the temporary base, causing all the staff to unconsciously lower their breathing.
Among the leading figures, a burly man stood out.
He is Lin Che's long-retired Dragon-type Heavenly King mentor.
Time has etched its mark on his face, but it has not diminished the sharpness in his eyes; instead, it has added a touch of profound composure.
Without a moment's delay, the group of mentors, accompanied by the head of the base, headed straight to the data analysis center to inspect the latest research progress.
Inside the makeshift analysis center, hundreds of top researchers are working intensely. The low hum of servers, the crisp tapping of keyboards, and the rhythmic ticking of instruments intertwine to create a symphony of human ingenuity racing against disaster.
Lin Che mingled among this group of people.
He was wearing a borrowed white lab coat, with his cap pulled down low, almost shrinking into the holographic data screen in front of him.
On the screen, countless streams of energy that he couldn't understand flowed by like a waterfall. He could only pretend to concentrate, his fingers aimlessly tapping on the virtual keyboard, trying his best to minimize his presence.
Damn it, why today of all days!
His heart started pounding uncontrollably, and only one thought remained in his mind.
You can't see me, you can't see me, you can't see me...
However, it is counterproductive.
The mentor paused slightly as he passed through the area where he was located.
That gaze, almost tangible, swept slowly across the unfamiliar faces, young or old, all etched with focus and weariness, with scrutiny and majesty.
Finally, that gaze froze.
It precisely locked onto a familiar figure in the corner of the crowd, head bowed, wishing he could bury himself in the ground.
In that instant, the mentor's eyebrows furrowed into a knot.
"Lin Che?!"
A low growl, suppressing extreme astonishment and anger, exploded like a thunderclap in the noisy analysis center.
All sounds of conversation, keyboard typing, and instrument beeping ceased at that moment.
The entire space fell into a deathly silence.
Hundreds of eyes turned in unison, focusing on the corner that had been singled out.
Under the watchful eyes of the Alliance Chairman and several champion-level powerhouses, the mentor's imposing figure moved.
He took two steps at a time, his heavy military boots pounding on the metal floor with a dull thud, each step feeling like a blow to Lin Che's heart.
A large, iron-like hand pressed down on Lin Che's shoulder without warning, and an irresistible force pulled him out of the crowd as he was discreetly "slacking off".
"What are you doing here, kid?!"
The mentor practically spat out those words through gritted teeth. He stared intently at Lin Che, the veins on his temples throbbing, his eyes filled with not only anger but also a sense of helpless resignation, as if to say, "I knew it."
"Do you even know where you are?!"
Being dragged in front of a group of top alliance leaders for public execution, Lin Che felt a chill run down his spine, and all the blood in his body seemed to rush to his face.
He could only touch his nose and, under dozens of scrutinizing gazes, force out an innocent smile that looked worse than a grimace.
"Teacher, I..."
"I came to Kunlun Mountain for personal spiritual practice during my vacation, but unfortunately I got caught up in this."
Looking at his disciple, who never gave him any peace of mind, and listening to this "unfortunate" rhetoric that he had heard at least eight hundred times, the mentor felt a surge of anger and resentment rising in his throat, which he swallowed back down.
He sighed deeply, very deeply.
That tone contained both frustration at his disciple's lack of ambition and a deep sense of helplessness regarding his disciple's tendency to cause trouble wherever he went.
But as helpless as I am, they are still my students.
Moreover, it was in this kind of situation.
The instructor's anger slowly subsided, replaced by an extremely complex expression.
He turned around to face the distinguished Alliance Chairman beside him and the group of champions with varying expressions behind him. His originally deep voice now carried a hint of suppressed pride, mixed with a headache.
"Chairman, gentlemen, this is my student, Lin Che."
"The one next to him is the Shiny Psychic-type Pokémon I mentioned to you before, the one you've never heard of before."
Chapter 85 The Chairman's Astonishment and Supreme Directive! Target: Time Oasis!
"Oh? You mean that young man who made a huge discovery on the unknown totem island?"
The heavy silence was broken by a gentle yet authoritative voice.
The one who spoke was the elderly man seated at the head of the long conference table. He appeared to be over seventy, but the years had not left much trace of weariness on him; instead, they had given him a steadfast and unwavering demeanor. His eyes were not sharp, but they were so deep that they seemed to see into people's hearts. At this moment, his intrigued gaze was precisely fixed on Lin Che.
Chairman of the China Alliance.
That very identity is enough to give every molecule of air its weight.
Lin Che felt that the gazes of the champion-level powerhouses around him became even more oppressive as the chairman spoke.
It was a scrutiny composed purely of mental strength and aura, enough to cause those with weak wills to collapse on the spot.
"Release it so that we can also broaden our horizons."
The chairman's tone remained gentle, yet carried an unquestionable air of command.
The phrase "broaden your horizons" is both out of curiosity and a final test.
Lin Che clearly sensed that he had been pushed to the edge of a cliff. Behind him was a bottomless abyss, and in front of him was the only chance to reach the core of the alliance's power.
He didn't hesitate at all.
A thought is quietly transmitted through the spiritual connection.
The strangely shaped elf beside him, which had been quietly concealing all its presence, now had its master's permission.
Zhixing, step forward.
There were no earth-shattering energy fluctuations, and no dazzling entrance effects.
It simply floated slowly and silently from behind Lin Che to the center of the conference room.
It is entirely silver-white.
It was a texture that could not be described by any metal on Earth, as if flowing liquid starlight had been instantly frozen, forming its bizarre, non-Euclidean geometric shape.
A faint golden light flowed in his eyes, devoid of any emotion, yet seemingly reflecting the birth and death of an entire universe.
When it floated silently in front of everyone, the entire room, no, the entire space, underwent a fundamental change.
A unique aura, vast and mysterious, that did not belong to this planet, descended instantly!
That wasn't the pressure of energy, but a higher-dimensional "sense of presence".
It was there, like the origin of the universe, causing all the laws around it to distort and fall silent.
Without exception, the pupils of all the top experts present contracted sharply at the same instant!
A Rock-type champion known for his defense had spiderweb-like cracks appear on the armrests of his chair as he unconsciously exerted force.
Another superhuman, whose mental power was so great that it could easily distort reality, had a bead of cold sweat seep from his forehead. The mental barrier he instinctively released was as fragile as morning dew in the face of this aura.
Everyone clearly sensed it.
The power contained within this elf is outside the system they have devoted their entire lives to studying and mastering... a completely new, unknown, and absolutely sublime realm!
The chairman's astonishment lasted only a few seconds.
The initial shock quickly faded, replaced by an extreme keenness and an almost greedy desire to explore.
An unprecedented light burst forth from his deep eyes.
All the clues were connected at this moment.
A spacetime collapse that cannot be analyzed by modern technology.
Its energy response surpasses that of all known mythical beast legends.
And this mysterious spirit before me, possessing the aura of the universe's origin.
The chairman immediately realized that the young man and his mysterious elf were neither a potential threat nor simply lucky individuals.
They may very well be the key to unlocking the mystery of the entire Stardust Cave's spacetime collapse!
The only key!
"it is good!"
A sharp shout broke the frozen atmosphere.
"What a fine young hero!"
The chairman slammed his hand on the table, making a dull thud. His gaze towards Lin Che was no longer scrutinizing, but filled only with undisguised admiration and decisiveness.
He immediately made the decision and extended an invitation to Lin Che.
"Lin Che, in my capacity as Chairman of the Huaxia Alliance, I formally invite you to join the top-level core investigation team, which I will personally lead, as a 'Special Advisor,' to help us uncover the truth behind the disaster!"
The voice was resounding, each word representing the highest will of the Chinese trainer community.