When reporting the code name, Ma Ran could clearly feel the deep sorrowful emotion from the other party.

This emotion was obviously not because of the tens of billions of people casually crushed by “Four” on Eternal Civilization, but came from some long-ago memory.

The rank of Shang was evidently a level higher than the Extremely Effective Monarch.

No.

Considering the scholars in the Mysterious Research Institute and the existence of “Four,” he was three levels higher than the Extremely Effective Monarch.

The “Four” that Ma Ran had killed with a single shot regarded life on the Eternal Civilization Main Base as nothing more than pigs, dogs, cattle, and sheep…

What kind of world did Shang see through his eyes?

“Earth was chosen as a soul experiment nurturing ground a hundred years ago due to a simple reason.”

Seeing that Ma Ran did not immediately speak, Shang proactively began, “A kin of mine is developing on Earth.”

His words confirmed the speculation in Ma Ran’s heart.

A simple logic chain quickly formed.

Earth is the planet where 98725 is located.

Shang and 98725 are of the same species.

So, before “Four,” who was the host, fell asleep to evolve, he ordered the Mysterious Research Institute not to include Earth in the experimental map selection range.

But Four did not consider the complexity of human nature.

All conflicts between Earth and Eternal Civilization originated from the rebellions and attempts of the great scholars within the Mysterious Research Institute.

The facts proved…

The scholars successfully provoked an interstellar war.

But they also failed, being completely annihilated by the Extremely Effective Monarch’s deployment even before “Four” could act.

“The current situation is…”

Shang said in a complicated tone, “You have the power to truly kill me, but I can also completely destroy Earth before you kill me.”

“Our negotiation has reached a stalemate.”

“I hope you can be rational; reaching reconciliation and consensus through dialogue is the best.”

A planet in the vast cosmos is insignificant.

Considering the forces Shang controlled, the heritage accumulated, and the evolved abilities, he could destroy the entire Solar System if given enough time.

But the problem is…

Its strategic deterrence is much stronger than Ma Ran’s—after all, Ma Ran evidently has no means of destroying planets or star systems.

However…

Shang is a living being.

It cannot defeat Ma Ran.

This creates a delicate balance.

Ma Ran responded calmly, “There’s no point in dwelling on such matters.”

“In my view, even if I kill you, Eternal Civilization still has other sub-bases with new rulers ready to ascend.”

“What I want is a promise, a ceasefire agreement.”

Shang seemed a bit disappointed, his voice growing heavy: “Even after I’ve said so much, you haven’t developed the intent to kill…”

“This is not the style of the ‘Prophet.'”

Listening to Shang, having not been beheaded by Ma Ran didn’t bring it any happiness, it even felt somewhat regretful.

Ma Ran paid no attention to Shang’s mood swings.

He spoke with a calm demeanor, yet his words carried a strong scent of blood: “If I had the power, I would completely annihilate Eternal Civilization, wiping out all Longevity People, whether at the main base or sub-bases.”

“Ultimately, however, I lack the capability.”

“So I have to settle for the next best thing.”

Shang said in a deep voice, “You’re not just settling for less, you’re dancing face-to-face with the Death God.”

“I have confidence in myself,” Ma Ran smiled slightly.

Hearing this, Shang paused for a moment, then spoke seriously: “You might believe in yourself strongly, but… you still don’t know enough about me.”

“You should know, if I truly wanted to destroy Earth, with the feeble technology and supernatural ability of Earth humans, they wouldn’t stand a chance to resist.”

Ma Ran remained unintimidated, exuding an air of composure and calm.

The [Sword Master] medal’s ability to tear space and traverse to other planets was just one of Ma Ran’s strategic trump cards.

In addition to this, Ma Ran had several intelligence-based trump cards.

Moreover…

There are two!

Now, Ma Ran planned to play one card, just to see Shang’s reaction.

“The First Prince of Chuanke Civilization will be coming to Earth within a month, have your Eternal Civilization prepared for war with them yet?”

The actions of Chuanke Civilization were completely different from the elusive Eternal Civilization, being relatively bold among various alien invaders.

Wherever they went, the Chuanke people would first announce their name and identity, very arrogantly.

So…

This civilization perished even before Earth Civilization.

Even so, the level of Chuanke Civilization was indeed not low.

Even without Eternal Civilization’s resurrection ability, in terms of high-end combat power, they were in no way inferior to Eternal Civilization, analytically speaking.

They perished faster than other alien forces simply because they were too good at courting disaster.

That was all.

“…” Shang was silent.

With the odd case of Cangming Star before it, Shang wasn’t sure what connection Chuanke Civilization might have with Earth.

In Shang’s understanding, in the vast cosmos, the relationship between civilizations could only be of two types.

“Exploitable” and “Not currently exploitable.”

Those limited by material resources are regarded as lower civilizations by the Longevity People.

They suspected that just like Cangming Star, Chuanke Civilization was coveting some non-material resource on Earth.

“Perhaps Chuanke Civilization will indeed arrive as scheduled.”

Shang sighed, “But I don’t believe they will harbor any goodwill towards Earth.”

“Apologies.”

“I do not believe what you are saying.”

“To obtain the correct information, please first have a good dream…”

Saying this, Ma Ran noticed an invisible and intangible obscure power emanating from Shang’s chubby body.

It wasn’t a simple attack of spiritual power, but a talent, a divine technique, an “instinct” that other life forms couldn’t learn.

Creating dreams!

Pulling someone into the depths of a nightmare!

In just the blink of an eye, Ma Ran felt that everything before him had changed.

In the sky, white clouds were dotted like freshly made cotton candy.

The mountains were verdant, the waters were clear, the sky was bright, and the breeze was gentle.

Beneath his feet was an asphalt road.

It seemed as if, in an instant, he had returned to some section of a highway on Earth.

“Even someone like me can be forcibly pulled into a dream?”

Ma Ran glanced around, giving a fair assessment: “Impressive.”

In terms of realism, there were no flaws; the method was many times stronger than that of the Golden Little Walnut 98725.

However…

Ma Ran shook his head, slowly extended his hand, and pointed forward.

Snap!

In an instant, the dream shattered into pieces, decomposed on the spot, dissolving into nothingness!

The dominant attribute of Enclosure Text Illusion over dreams was of extremely high priority!

With Ma Ran’s proficiency in Enclosure Text, just one thought could reverse roles and perfectly control the dream, becoming its master.

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