Ninja World:The Heavenly Emperor Returns

"Su Chen! Now one of the directors of the Lighthouse Country Supernatural Energy Research Center!"

"Let's applaud to welcome Su Chen!"

Amid the thunderous applause, a handsome man in a white suit raised his hand in greeting and said with a slight smile,

"Student Zhao Long is too polite. We're all classmates here, there's no need to be so formal."

"Hey, how can you say that? Su Chen was born into the Su family and now holds a high position in the Lighthouse Country. For him to attend our gathering is truly an honor."

Zhao Long accompanied him with a smile, showing obsequiousness in his tone.

"Come on, Brother Su, I'll toast you first. I'll finish mine, and you can drink as you please."

Everyone present raised their glasses in unison to toast.

After several rounds of drinking, the guests grew visibly tipsy, their cheeks flushed, and the atmosphere lively.

Meanwhile, Shen Lian and Xuan Ba sat in the corner, unnoticed and uninvited.

From the perspective of the others, Shen Lian and Xuan Ba were likely poor relatives of Shen Qingqing, irrelevant and unworthy of attention.

Most of those attending came from elite backgrounds. Their fathers were either powerful business moguls or political officials.

Even Shen Qingqing barely garnered interest from them. As for Shen Lian and Xuan Ba, they were utterly disregarded.

The focal point of the gathering was Su Chen.

Su Chen, the prodigy of the Su family from the capital.

Now holding a prestigious post in the Lighthouse Country.

A paragon of status and potential.

Soon, someone asked Su Chen with curiosity,

"Brother Su, what exactly is supernatural energy?"

"Yes, what does supernatural energy really mean?"

"Is it another way of saying superpowers?"

In the face of the growing curiosity, Su Chen's expression revealed a trace of pride. He smiled and responded,

"Originally, this research was confidential, but since you're interested, I'll share a bit."

"Supernatural energy can be considered similar to superpowers, but it's more than that. It refers to the collective term for all extraordinary forces that transcend human limits."

Some nodded in comprehension, while others remained confused.

Noticing their reactions, Su Chen's gaze briefly flashed with disdain before he continued,

"With your current knowledge, you might not fully understand. So let me simplify it. The power those individuals used to wipe out the Golden Giants along the Pacific defense line—that's supernatural energy."

At those words, the atmosphere shifted. Everyone became energized, reverent expressions on their faces.

That event had become legendary.

In the Pacific Ocean, seven figures had appeared in the sky and with a single motion, eradicated the Golden Giants, resolving the crisis that threatened humanity.

To this day, the incident continues to shock the world.

The global population refers to those seven figures as the Seven Gods of Salvation, venerating them as divine beings.

Yet, the greatest regret is that since that day, the Seven Gods vanished without a trace. Despite relentless searches, their whereabouts remain unknown.

Worse still, because they hovered high above the ocean during the event, no clear footage of their appearances was ever captured. Their identities remain shrouded in mystery.

"So the energy used by the Seven Gods is what you call supernatural energy?" someone asked, awestruck.

"What gods? They're simply individuals who've mastered supernatural energy," Su Chen said, shaking his head.

He smiled and added, "Since I've already mentioned this, let me share one more secret."

"Do you know where the Seven Gods actually came from?"

His words sent a jolt through the room.

The origins of the Seven Gods are considered the greatest mystery of modern times.

No one knows where they came from. Some believe they're divine incarnations, sent from the heavens to protect mankind.

But Su Chen spoke with a tone that suggested he knew the truth.

Everyone leaned in.

Lowering his voice, Su Chen said,

"To be honest, according to what I've heard, the Seven Gods are actually super-energy warriors developed in the Lighthouse Country where I currently work."

"What? They're from the Lighthouse Country?"

Cries of disbelief erupted around the table.

No one had imagined that the Seven Gods could originate from the Lighthouse Country.

"Shh! Keep it down!" Su Chen motioned for calm, suppressing their exclamations.

Seeing the shock in their eyes, he allowed himself a hint of satisfaction.

"This matter is still top secret. It's classified at the highest level. Please, keep it to yourselves."

Everyone exchanged glances, subconsciously covering their mouths, eyes still wide with disbelief.

Even Shen Qingqing and Qi Sisi couldn't hide the gleam of curiosity and awe in their eyes.

Su Chen's statement hit them like a bombshell, leaving their minds in turmoil.

"Hahahaha!"

Suddenly, a burst of laughter shattered the solemn atmosphere.

It was Xuan Ba, unable to contain himself.

"What Lighthouse Country? What super-energy warrior? How come I didn't know I was one of them?"

"Have I drunk too much? Are they putting that crown on my head now?"

Su Chen's grandiose words had made him laugh to the point of tears.

But the laughter abruptly killed the room's mood.

Su Chen's face darkened.

His eyes glinted as he stared at Xuan Ba.

"Brother, what's so funny? Are you laughing at my words? Do you find them amusing?"