My Ability Is Role-playing-Chapter 333 - 329: Martial God · Prophet · Profound Immortal!
Sweeping his gaze over everyone present, Ma Ran seemed to suddenly think of something amusing.
There was a hint of a smile in his tone: "If you find reading text troublesome, you can activate the system’s ’voice broadcast’ function."
"The system’s built-in data panel can be integrated with auditory input."
Watching everyone enthusiastically play with the newly acquired [Prophet Card·Low-Cost Initial System], Ma Ran, despite his expressionless appearance, felt a bit of joy inside.
Since his rebirth, a tight string had been pulled in his mind, not daring to waste a single second.
Until now, with the [Sword Master] and [Demon Child] Synthetic Medals in his possession, along with cultivation at the Seventeenth Rank of Inner Qi, and four more medals: [Zhao Guanlan’s Thunder Domain], [Academic Demon], [Martial Arts Celestial Pride], and [Prophet], he barely had the ability to protect himself, even if it didn’t qualify as full control of the situation.
But self-preservation was far from enough.
Ma Ran’s ultimate goal was to guard Earth Civilization, to prevent any alien influences or beings from daring to cast their covetous gazes toward it.
Nonetheless, the enhancement of his power endowed Ma Ran with considerable confidence.
Now, besides sticking to pre-arranged scripts and plans, he could casually play a couple of chess pieces without disrupting the fixed strategic framework.
The transformed life rings and the hundreds of "systems" now distributed were two such chess pieces on the board.
Perhaps they could only serve a minimal function, or perhaps they couldn’t bring much benefit.
Or perhaps, in the future, they could bring Ma Ran advanced medals beyond [Sword Master] and [Demon Child].
It all didn’t matter.
All of this was casual experimentation.
He would keep trying relentlessly, pushing the [play] capability granted by heaven to its fullest potential.
In Ma Ran’s view, the [play] ability was both the sharpest knife and the sturdiest shield, capable of realizing almost all human fantasies.
And the self, who received such an ability, absolutely must not squander it or waste its potential.
Shaking his head to clear his thoughts, Ma Ran scanned everyone present: "The system I created and distributed to everyone is actually just a test."
Everyone closed the system, pricked up their ears, and listened in silence.
"I once read an online novel with a theory I found intriguing," he said.
"The human nature is inherently lazy, and what can overcome laziness is only a stronger innate trait."
"Satisfaction and a sense of achievement can create the strongest self-discipline!"
"If life could be like a game, where everything you do provides data feedback, everyone could achieve something great."
Saying this, Ma Ran chuckled lightly: "I think it’s very reasonable, but..."
"Practice leads to true knowledge."
"So, after breaking through to the Seventeenth Rank of Inner Qi, I immediately created and distributed hundreds of systems to everyone."
Everyone suddenly understood.
Exactly...
The previous offering of ten Inner Qi opportunities was, firstly, to impress people and announce to the world that China’s [Prophet] possessed unparalleled talent and capability. Secondly, it was to instill confidence in those cultivating Inner Qi about the system and path, to prevent anyone from thinking the Inner Qi system had a low ceiling and wasn’t worth cultivating.
So what was this large-scale Thunder opportunity distribution for?
Was Ma Ran really simply using the painstakingly refined power of tribulation thunder just to help everyone?
Why would he!
On second thought, anyone would hesitate to waste such precious and tame power of tribulation thunder!
Finally, they had the answer.
Opportunities were the bait, the system was the appearance, and these experiment participants were the big fish in Ma Ran’s eyes.
If this experiment succeeded...
In the future, if every Chinese citizen had an initial version system, wouldn’t everyone eradicate procrastination, get rid of laziness, and become highly self-disciplined people?
It may not be as straightforward a transformation as an ordinary person becoming a Superpower User or Inner Qi Cultivator.
However, the essence and intention of this experiment were no less than any path to the extraordinary!
Even as experimental subjects, the members of the academic society present were not ashamed, and indeed felt a sense of honor witnessing the dawn of a great era.
Everyone was well aware that cultivation wasn’t empty talk; enlightenment and talent all needed to be based on material and energy, integrating into reality.
Cultivation was a step-by-step effort that should be grounded in reality, applied in every detail of life. 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶
Even possessing a Thunder Body, when at a low realm, endlessly watching weather forecasts in search of lightning strikes, was courting death.
It’s better to make a fruit battery and slowly cultivate with weak electric arcs, adapt, and proceed step by step.
The dream of instant success could indeed happen.
But the probability is very low, and it’s better to work steadily and amass progress bit by bit to become a true powerhouse.
"Heaven rewards diligence, and hard work is not in vain."
Ma Ran said calmly: "As we enter the interstellar era, Earth’s situation is fraught with uncertainty, and it needs our protection."
"And protection requires power."
"We may not need it, but we can’t be without it."
"Mutual trust, progress, and encouragement."
With that said, Ma Ran turned and left.
Moments after he stepped out of the Ice City Academy (currently, except for Hubei, each province has more than one academy), Su Qiangwei followed.
Holding benefits in hand, Su Qiangwei, though habitually sharp-tongued, considering the benefits she just received, reluctantly praised: "Well said, Ma Ran! Very impressive!"
Ma Ran didn’t need to look back to know that the members of Grass Hut Academy were following behind.
He raised his eyebrows, his gaze falling on Su Qiangwei’s face: "Have you been possessed?"
Hearing a kind word from this girl was like seeing a ghost.
Su Qiangwei’s face turned slightly red, snorting, she awkwardly changed the topic: "Let’s not talk about that! What do you think about the current trending [Profound Immortal]?"
Ma Ran fell silent.
The Profound Immortal was himself, so what could he possibly say?
This couldn’t be said out loud.
Even if he did, everyone would just take it as a joke.
So, I still have to go back to my old profession.
"[Profound Immortal] Zhao Guanlan, although publicly declared as an Upper-Rank National Guardian-level Ability User, is in fact, the third-generation ruler of Cangming Star."
At this point, Ma Ran said in a rather suggestive tone: "Zhao Guanlan is different from the Sword Master and Demon Child; many people feel he is innately evil, fundamentally dark. What do you think?"
This was throwing the question back.
Su Qiangwei didn’t think much and quickly gnawed away at a pork knuckle she had somehow produced, using her superpower to clean her hands, and said instinctively: "Actually, I think Zhao Guanlan didn’t do anything wrong."
"I’ve read all the materials."
"Although the methods are a bit cruel, in reality, the people he killed were all pretty much bad news."
"I think even if those people didn’t die now, when they later encounter a truly powerful alien influence, there’s no telling if they would immediately betray Earth Civilization, become a double-agent, and sell out the interests of Earth humans."
"Honestly, as long as capable people are willing to do things, they’re bound to get criticized."
"That’s entirely normal."
"Those with strong minds will just ignore those who talk big without lifting a finger. And those with fragile minds, considering the potential scenarios, will hesitate from the beginning and lack courage."
At this point, Su Qiangwei paused for a moment, seemingly racking her brain for the right words.
After a while, she casually said: "Profound Immortal Zhao Guanlan..."
"Although he’s a nasty guy, some of the things he accidentally did were greatly beneficial to the development of Earth Civilization, allowing more people to survive."
This is definitely not ’victory is justified’ or ’might makes right.’
Su Qiangwei thought she was looking at the problem from a macro perspective, with a developmental viewpoint.
Seeing the tactics displayed by Profound Immortal Zhao Guanlan, if he truly controlled the entire Japan and then the Sea Demon catastrophe happened, I’m afraid the number of deaths at that time would be much less than in prophecies.
Anyway, as long as the Profound Immortal doesn’t come to harm China, whatever he does is insignificant.
The severe methods are also all for saving the innocent; it’s entirely understandable.
At this point, Su Qiangwei chuckled: "I don’t know if Zhao Guanlan being strong is beneficial to the long-term development of Earth Civilization."
"One thing I can be sure of now — he’s an extremely boring and very patient guy!"
"Anyone who can watch someone bow a thousand times with relish is absolutely not a normal person."
"This guy’s got a screw loose."
"Bow a thousand times, that must take a while..."
Ignoring the remainder, twenty-seven minutes.
Ma Ran silently gave the answer in his heart.
Quanyi, as an Extraordinary One, Ma Ran chose not to comment on other abilities.
At least Quanyi has a high talent in the [Bowing] skill, quick and steady, every bow makes people feel sincere and not the least bit perfunctory.
Floating in the air, 98725 wiggled slightly, agreeing with her for once: "Yes! I think so too!"
Though never seeing it firsthand, Little Walnut, after browsing some data, thought [Profound Immortal Zhao Guanlan] was basically a neurotic wild cat that suddenly bites and scratches!
Still, her family’s Ma Ran is better!
Powerful, aloof, elegant, yet still composed!
Truly impeccable in taste!
The evaluations from Su Qiangwei and Little Walnut made Ma Ran’s smile gradually stiffen.
Alright then.
Everyone liked Sword Master Lin Qiubai and Demon Child Zhang Kuang.
While the reputation of Profound Immortal Zhao Guanlan might suffer, it’s... acceptable.
Anyways, what these three can represent is only a small part of Ma Ran’s essence.
What others say has nothing to do with the [Prophet].
"98725, next, there are a hundred and sixty-five tasks for you."
After issuing the tasks in his mind, Ma Ran’s sight fell on Su Qiangwei: "Your current strength is a bit lacking, I will accompany you for special training later."
All the Grass Hut Academy members casted jealous eyes on Su Qiangwei.
But the smile on Su Qiangwei’s face suddenly disappeared.
The girl felt that the pork knuckle in her hand suddenly didn’t taste good!
"Treasure this last ’leisure time’ well."
After pondering for a while, Ma Ran softly patted Su Qiangwei’s head, with a look of doting on a small fool: "In the upcoming period, Earth’s situation will be turbulent, with ten times more crises and opportunities than before."
"A3 District Nightmare Event, Lotus City Demon Mountain Battle, Grass Hut Battle, Eternal Expedition..."
"Those are just starters."
"Good luck."
The girl’s cheeks turned red, embarrassed and angry, she wanted to slap away the devil hand.
Slap!
She slapped in vain.
Judging by the current circumstances, [Prophet] was all-round superior to [Martial God].
Damned blue guy!
Master Qiangwei, the dignified Martial God, needs your special training, huh?
Su Qiangwei angrily activated her superpower [Pandora], pulling out a bucket of spicy hand-grab bone from her fingernail.
She locked her eyes on Ma Ran, grabbed a meat bone, chomped it down, chewing the meat and bone completely, with a fierce expression.
Their gazes met.
After a while.
Su Qiangwei conceded.
"Hiss! This meat bone is so spicy! It’s making my face burn!"
In terms of "thickness of skin," she considered Ma Ran the strongest.
