“What power is this, so ruthless?”

Su Qiangwei was taken aback.

Earlier, when Ma Ran mentioned that this kid named Wang Shuyin was some sort of “Judge,” Su had a vague feeling that the superpower Wang would awaken wouldn’t be weak.

Now, after hearing about the other party’s superpower erosion, it’s even more unimaginable.

What kind of superpower needs to be “activated”?

Never heard of it, never seen it!

At least in the data archives Su Qiangwei has read, no one’s superpower is as outrageous as Wang Shuyin’s.

Want to use a superpower?

Sure!

First, die!

The death of the body isn’t even the end; when using the power, the superpower erosion one should endure won’t be any less.

In the end, it might even result in the soul shattering.

Isn’t that too tragic?

Originally, Su Qiangwei always thought that Ma Ran’s “Foreknowledge” ability, which came at the cost of life span depletion, was already miserable enough, but didn’t expect there to be an even more brutal superpower in the world!

Outrageous!

Li Xing, standing next to them, blinked, hugged the perpetual motion camera, and couldn’t help but quip, “If one’s dead, how can they still use a superpower? ‘Judge’… Just by the name, it feels like there’s something to it…”

Wang Shuyin’s superpower probably has the most terrifying superpower erosion at this stage!

Seeing everyone’s reactions, Wang Shuyin quickly explained, “It’s not quite what everyone thinks. The existence of my ‘Judge’ ability allows me to continue surviving in the form of a soul body after my physical death, but I just can’t directly influence or contact the material world.”

“Even in that state, I can still communicate with people, watch movies, and live streams or something.”

Wu Di, another protagonist of the day, listened dumbfounded.

What? To use a superpower, you have to first get yourself killed?

What kind of ridiculous ability is that!

Even if you can survive in the form of a soul body, what’s the use?

Can’t enjoy delicious food, can’t drink, can’t play games…

The leisure and entertainment that 21st-century humans can enjoy, probably less than one percent could be enjoyed.

At most, you could binge-watch dramas, read novels.

Add to that movies and live streams.

That’s about it.

Probably can’t do anything else!

Just thinking about it makes one’s scalp go numb.

Thinking about this, Wu Di looked at the demon child who had already returned to their original form, wanting to ask but didn’t know where to start.

“What he says… is true.”

The demon child glanced at Wang Shuyin, only said one sentence, and continued to drink heavily while holding the liquor bottle.

“The superpower erosion is severe, but the ‘Judge’ ability itself is also extremely powerful!”

Wang Shuyin seemed to have fully digested the information fragments of the superpower, speaking excitedly, “As long as I am willing to voluntarily sacrifice, I can use my body to construct the ‘Netherworld,’ allowing anyone who is ‘qualified,’ after dying an unnatural death, to continue to survive in the ‘Netherworld’!”

“As long as my soul doesn’t shatter, and the Netherworld doesn’t break, those souls will never perish!”

Saying this, Wang Shuyin paused, looking at the expressions on everyone’s faces, he knew that except for Ma Ran, everyone else had misunderstood: “Sorry! It’s my explanation that’s problematic!”

“Here’s how it is…”

“The so-called ‘qualification’ isn’t based on the strength of spiritual willpower, nor is it determined by social status, wealth, or whether the ability is strong, but directly by an auto-detection mechanism that automatically generates from my worldview the moment the Netherworld is constructed.”

Wang Shuyin’s face showed a hint of fanaticism: “Acquiring ‘qualification’ is actually very simple, just one sentence!”

“Merit outweighs fault!”

“Anyone who meets this condition can enter the ‘Netherworld’.”

“Think about it! When technology advances to a certain level in the future, the heroes who died in battle, protected in the Netherworld by me, can be resurrected through cloning!”

Wu Di raised his hand.

Wang Shuyin immediately stopped speaking: “Go ahead.”

Wu Di nodded, saying seriously, “I think your behavior doesn’t seem normal.”

“Even though your awakened ability is great, very impressive, even if I am not working in the think tank and ops board, I can assure you that you are definitely a ‘National Guardian’ level ability user, but…”

“No normal person would have your current reaction, right?”

“You’re about to die.”

“What are you happy about?”

Hearing this, the smile on Wang Shuyin’s face gradually froze, his facial muscles stiffening.

Li Xing, holding the camera nearby, looked as if he wanted to say something but stopped.

Now, he’s just a bit worried that speaking like Wu Di did, after dying, perhaps, maybe, might not allow entry into the ‘Netherworld’.

And who knows whether the standard of judging qualification for entering the Netherworld by this newly minted National Guardian-level Wang Shuyin has any additional requirements on interpersonal relationships…

If it does…

Hmm.

Wu Di, Li Xing is willing to call him the Iron-Headed Divine!

Wang Shuyin felt that he should be angry after hearing Wu Di’s words.

But his respect for Wu Di, this senior who had just returned from the frontline, was overwhelming, and he couldn’t really be upset. He just rubbed his stiff cheeks, adjusted his emotions, secretly glanced at Ma Ran, and found Ma Ran had not expressed any opinion.

This indicates that “Judge” is indeed a genuine National Guardian level!

Although today was the first time meeting him in reality, and the “Judge” ability, just by hearing about it, holds decisive strategic significance, compared to his subjective speculation, Wang Shuyin was more willing to trust this “Prophet’s” judgment.

“Actually, I also have some personal motives.”

Wang Shuyin spoke up: “The person I cherish most in this world, and my only family, is my grandmother.”

“She is very old now, no matter how optimistic I am, I must prepare in advance.”

“But…”

“The appearance of the ‘Judge’ ability has reassured me a lot.”

Since childhood, he and his grandmother depended on each other for survival, the family bond between them is something most family members on Earth could never achieve.

In Wang Shuyin’s mind, there was no way his grandmother would not satisfy the condition of “doing more good than harm for China.”

Not to mention, he, Wang Shuyin, is a National Guardian level Ability User, personally acknowledged by Prophet Ma Ran!

Raising a National Guardian level Ability User from childhood, nurturing them into adulthood, and instilling them with correct values without letting them fall into darkness…

Even if Wang Shuyin’s grandmother had never been on a battlefield, just this merit alone would be absolutely enough to allow her entry into the Netherworld!

Speaking of this, Wang Shuyin’s expression dimmed: “If my grandmother knew, even if she agreed to let me use this ability, she would be very sad.”

“Please give me a few more days.”

“Let me accompany my grandmother for a little longer.”

“And then…”

Wang Shuyin took a deep breath: “Please believe me! I won’t let everyone down!”

At this moment, 98725, invisible in the air, sent over a piece of information: “Ma Ran, Ma Ran.”

“China has gained another National Guardian level Ability User, and the previous Grass Hut Battle and interstellar expedition were both victories!”

Ma Ran looked up expressionlessly: “So?”

The invisible Golden Little Walnut excitedly said: “Celebrate! Festival! Celebration feast! Gathering! KTV! Karaoke room!”

Ma Ran’s gaze swept over everyone present, nodding slightly: “Alright.”

Silent communication complete!

“If everyone doesn’t have other plans today, let’s go to the Grass Hut karaoke room together.”

It was unexpected for everyone present that someone like Ma Ran would actively propose such a request.

Su Qiangwei, Li Xing, Wu Di, including Wang Shuyin, all looked stunned.

The Demon, who was drinking, also paused his drinking action with a slight tremor of his hand.

“A3 District Nightmare incident, Lotus City Demon Mountain incident, Grass Hut Battle, interstellar expedition.”

Ma Ran said calmly: “During this period, many things have happened, but there has never been a good rest.”

“It’s also time to take a good rest.”

The Demon pouted: “I don’t know Earth songs, so I won’t join.”

Wu Di immediately clung on, adamantly saying: “Come on, join us!”

The red-haired man’s blood-red eyes flickered with dark light: “No.”

The dark silhouette of a Demon God emerged behind him, causing the atmosphere in the room to suddenly solidify.

The recently awakened superpower of Wang Shuyin almost caused him to faint from the pressure on the spot.

Even Li Xing and Su Qiangwei didn’t fare much better.

This aura of oppression was too intense!

Wu Di, persistent as ever, despite his shaky voice, didn’t take a step back: “Demon, I know you’re about to leave! Before you go, join us for a group activity, leave everyone a memento!”

Upon hearing this, the Demon fell silent.

This implied consent.

A smile appeared on everyone’s face.

Wang Shuyin stood beside them, feeling somewhat out of place.

Suddenly, a warm hand was placed on his head.

He turned around to find Ma Ran smiling at him, speaking gently: “Wang Shuyin, Su Qiangwei and I will help you bring your grandmother over, so everyone can have a good gathering later.”

“The elderly like lively scenes, and you should know your grandmother most wishes to see you find good friends with similar ideals.”

In his previous life, “Judge” Wang Shuyin presided over Longyou Academy in Gansu, while “Martial God” Su Qiangwei guarded the south. According to recorded archives, the two only met once—the moment when Judge could no longer withstand the Superpower Erosion phenomenon, and his soul was about to disappear.

It was also at that time that Judge acknowledged Martial God, allowing the latter to take on the “Judge’s” Myriad Transformations ability.

The moment Judge’s control in the Netherworld was severed, he couldn’t bear his injuries any longer, leading to the obliteration of his divine soul.

Past and future, Wang Shuyin was quite unfortunate.

Ma Ran thought, at least, people like him should not feel lonely.

Source: Webnovel.com, updated by NovelKeep