Chapter 318: Chapter 314: Electric Fire Stone! Tied Interests!

The four words “to claim externally” were spoken with a slightly heavy tone.

Ma Ran tapped the table, chuckling lightly, and said, “In reality, you are an A+ level Superpower User of the [Electric Fire Stone] ability. In times of danger, you can accelerate your thinking speed to a hundred times the normal rate.”

“As long as you have a gun and enough bullets, you could easily kill a hundred monitors.”

“You’ve hidden a card up your sleeve.”

“A smart choice.”

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yu’s heart pounded wildly, his breath quickened, and goosebumps arose all over his body. He instinctively took two steps back, then forced himself to stand his ground and calm down.

The fact that someone could say such things clearly meant it wasn’t just a probe, but that they had concrete evidence and could be one hundred percent sure of his actual abilities.

With this realization, Zhou Yu activated the [Electric Fire Stone] ability, and in his mind, his thoughts spun frantically.

In the brief span of one second, his perception stretched it into one minute and forty seconds.

Taking advantage of this neither too short nor too long interval, Zhou Yu carefully observed the “Profound Immortal” in front of him.

High looks, a mysterious aura, a slender body—the most superficial observation results.

Highly powerful, at least stronger than Japan’s National Guardian Level Superpower User [Yin Yang Master] Ogata Shitou by more than just a notch.

If that weren’t the case, the Yin Yang Master wouldn’t have demoted himself to such a subservient position next to this person.

“Damn, time passes too quickly!”

Even using the [Electric Fire Stone], it didn’t mean Zhou Yu’s intelligence level would improve.

His IQ was just slightly above the standard human level. Gaining admission to The University of Tokyo, good study habits and self-discipline played significant roles.

For Zhou Yu, a little over a minute wasn’t enough to accomplish anything.

Extend real-time by one more second, increasing thought speed a hundredfold!

Thus, Zhou Yu gained another hundred seconds to think.

He continued to observe and analyze deeply.

Finally, Zhou Yu realized that the “Profound Immortal” before him, though smiling and very kindly, was…

Not a good person!

To be precise, an evil, ruthless, and tyrant of a person!

If that weren’t the case, the staff at the JPN Extraordinary Arena wouldn’t look at him with such fear, as if facing a World Destruction Demon King.

However…

Now, Zhou Yu instead felt much calmer.

Precisely because this “Profound Immortal” was too strong, far beyond his league, if the other wanted to kill him, it wouldn’t require even a lift of a finger and no need to meet in person.

Ogata Shitou alone could render him voiceless.

In fact, at this stage, Zhou Yu, without adequate equipment, a few armed and trained men could easily make him think twice about acting rashly.

His Spiritual Power depleted, Zhou Yu was forced to shut down the [Electric Fire Stone] ability.

With a pale complexion, disoriented mind, and muddled thoughts, he said, “Mr. Zhao Guanlan, you…”

Ma Ran raised his gaze, decisively interrupting his words, his demeanor domineering, his tone unarguable: “Your consciousness, belief intensity, and Spiritual Power are too weak. Don’t use the [Electric Fire Stone] ability for now, you can’t withstand the Superpower Erosion.”

“If you don’t want your brain to turn into mush, just behave and listen.”

At this point, Ma Ran spoke lightly and leisurely: “I come from Cangming Star, and I mean you no harm.”

“In fact, I intend to package you, make you famous, and achieve greatness for you.”

At this, he suddenly chuckled, casually saying, “Ah, what I just said counts as a minor secret. Don’t spread it around casually.”

“I still have to claim externally that I’m a National Guardian Level Superpower User [Profound Immortal] Awakened…”

Upon finishing, Ma Ran suddenly slapped the table.

Bam!

Everyone present shivered, their attention keenly focused.

“Very good, very spirited.”

Ma Ran grinned wickedly: “From now on, the JPN Extraordinary Arena is mine!”

“I’m not interested in money, nor do I have any particular penchant for power.”

“What I want is simply the position of [Controller] of this island, making it a ’Grotto Heaven’ for my cultivation.”

“Therefore…”

“The outdated JPN Extraordinary Arena system needs to be updated!”

“From today, assassins will be classified into four levels based on their records and fame: Lower Rank, Middle Rank, Upper Rank, and Super Position.”

“The profit-sharing for the four tiers of assassins will be set at thirty percent, fifty percent, seventy percent, and ninety percent respectively!”

Speaking up to this point, Ma Ran beckoned with his finger.

Zhou Yu felt an invisible force lifting his head, straightening his spine.

“For someone like him, looking good and having relatively strong capabilities, we will provide support to package him into a rising super star in the Extraordinary Domain!”

“There’ll be advertising fees, product endorsement fees, acting in movies or TV shows, even participating in e-sports is fine, as long as there’s no conflict with my businesses, you can do whatever you want!”

In summary, it’s essentially a [profit-tie]!

In most cases, profit ties are considered relatively reliable.

As these words were spoken, many assassins on the scene had a change of expression, their eyes flickering, obviously tempted.

According to this “Profound Immortal,” even if they were evaluated as lower-ranked assassins, the benefits they could receive after each fight would be three times what it used to be!

Ma Ran didn’t bother to acknowledge the change in these people’s mindset.

What he said today was just to establish rules and set statutes to attract more Extraordinary Ones from non-JPN Comprehensive Competitions into his camp, that’s all.

Among the people in front of him, apart from Zhou Yu, Ma Ran did not really care about anyone else.

In fact, including Zhou Yu, their combat power was nothing notable.

In a previous life, Zhou Yu would escape successfully in nine days during the chaos the Sea Demon disaster caused.

However, on his way back to his motherland, he encountered a group of extraterrestrial invaders from the Chuanke Civilization. Due to intentionally leading them astray, he guided them to South Korean territory. After a battle between two groups of extraterrestrial invaders from Chuanke Civilization, Zhou Yu was caught in the crossfire and died instantly.

Just like the Eternal Civilization, the Chuanke Civilization also had internal conflicts; the forces descending on Earth were split into several factions.

Previously, Ma Ran arranged Jin Yina’s destined partner through the [Enchantment] ability, who was the Eldest Prince of Chuanke Civilization, who withdrew prematurely due to various reasons without the chance to act against Earth in the past life.

To get back to the point, regarding the matter with Zhou Yu, it took half a year after the Sea Demon disaster for it to be known to China, thanks to the emergence of an Awakened with the Pillar Level ability, [Fragmented Intelligence Collection].

Zhou Yu’s character was impeccable and he acted after thorough planning and had the capability to get things done.

The only flaw when compared to Ogata Shitou was that his combat power was slightly weak.

However, for Ma Ran, forcefully increasing someone’s combat power wasn’t a difficult task.

The Inner Qi Hall needs no mention for other cultivators, as they might be worried about damaging their foundation and might only use it once in their lifetime, even if they cultivated to the Fifteenth Rank of Inner Qi.

Ma Ran didn’t have such concerns.

On one hand, it’s because of a strong foundation, and on the other, because he has [Play] at his disposal, so he doesn’t need to painstakingly cultivate, grind, or spend time honing with energy.

Apart from the Inner Qi Hall, the life enlightenment ability of the [Demon Child] medal could actually quickly produce a group of extraordinary army.

It’s just that…

It conflicts with Ma Ran’s global beacon station plan, and the existing Extraordinary Ones are easy to recruit, so…

There is no need to do that.

As long as a typical example, a model benchmark is established, it will be enough!

With this in mind, Ma Ran lightly pointed his index finger at Zhou Yu and leisurely said, “Crow! For the next period of time, listen to his command and protect his safety.”

Whish!

A shadow flashed by, and a gigantic Molten Rock Crow landed beside Zhou Yu.

This was an intelligent and extremely arrogant crow.

Apart from its master, it regarded no one else, as if having others appear in its vision was an insult to it.

“As long as Zhou Yu doesn’t betray me or damage my interests, whoever he asks you to kill, you kill!”

Hearing these words, the Molten Rock Crow spread its wings, crouched down, and emitted a shocking temperature from the fiery red cracks all over its body.

Seeing the Molten Rock Crow for the third time, Ogata Shitou finally realized its combat power and couldn’t help but widen his eyes and sigh: “So strong!”

“This is the ’Skillful Method’ of the Miaofa Immortal Sect on Cangming Star…”

“I wonder if the ’Skill’ crafted personally by Prophet Ma Ran can surpass this ’Profound Immortal’…”

The Burning Martial Inner Qi System has already transcended the scope of the original Black Rock Martial Arts, gradually adopting some traits of Cultivation Immortality, with the wonders of various techniques and divine techniques gradually becoming apparent.

Ogata Shitou, of course, could also see this.

With the help of the Molten Rock Crow, Zhou Yu’s status and strength were instantly elevated to the same level as his.

At least, within the next few months, Zhou Yu’s combat power won’t lag far behind his.

Feeling the astonishing heat emanating from the Molten Rock Crow, Zhou Yu gazed at the “Profound Immortal” with fervent eyes and sincerely said, “Thank you for the mentorship, team leader!”

He was quite adept at reading the situation.

Seeing the expression of [Yin Yang Master] Ogata Shitou, Zhou Yu knew he had gained a great opportunity and encounter!

If properly seized, he could completely leap from being an ordinary Superpower User to an existence comparable to a National Guardian level expert!

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