Chapter 1305: Pressure

Ever since returning with Lin Rui and Bucky, Shuri had no intention of getting into any trouble. If Lin Rui wanted the Heart-Shaped Herb, he could find her brother himself. She had obtained the Pym Particles, and with Wakanda’s technology, Shuri believed she could replicate this miraculous substance in time.

However, Shuri was taken aback when she heard Lin Rui arguing with her brother at the entrance. It wasn’t about the Heart-Shaped Herb but rather about why Wakanda was changing. Given that this concerned Wakanda’s future, Shuri slowed down and listened carefully.

While Shuri was engrossed in listening and couldn’t quite fathom the difference between what Lin Rui and her brother were discussing and how it could affect Earth, the Elder who had been in the living room with her mother came over.

“Great Priest,” Shuri gestured slightly upon seeing the Elder.

With a nod in response, the Great Priest approached T’Challa, who stood beside Shuri. After sweeping his gaze over T’Challa’s ever-changing expression, the Great Priest turned his profound gaze towards Lin Rui.

By the time the Great Priest emerged, Lin Rui had already noticed him. As the Great Priest approached T’Challa, Lin Rui discreetly sized up this character who hadn’t played a significant role in the original storyline and was mainly responsible for revealing the past.

So, when the Great Priest spoke, Lin Rui had already reined in the slight display of his aura that he had unconsciously released.

“It’s a pleasure to meet you, Great Priest Zulik. I am Jackson Lin, representing SHIELD, Stark Industry, and some allied nations of the Earth Federation in diplomatic talks with Wakanda,” Lin Rui introduced himself with confidence, listing all the titles he could use.

At least, in the context of SHIELD, Stark Industry, and the Earth Federation that was now taking shape, Lin Rui’s background was undeniably formidable.

Upon hearing this string of titles, except for Bucky, whose expression remained unchanged as he stood behind Lin Rui, Shuri’s eyes sparkled, and even T’Challa appeared somewhat surprised.

However, the Great Priest seemed unperturbed by these titles. Instead, after Lin Rui had finished speaking, he took a step forward, slightly surpassing T’Challa in position.

“So, you think you can make these vague insinuations about the decisions our Wakanda King has made? Does Wakanda need any advice from an outsider regarding our future?” The Elder spoke two sentences in a flat tone, but the aura of an authoritative figure was already rushing toward Lin Rui.

When the Elder advanced a half-step, T’Challa had already sensed the surge in the Elder’s aura. Initially, he had been concerned that the youngster on the other side might be intimidated by the Great Priest’s aura and had contemplated taking action to stop the Elder.

However, in the next moment, T’Challa’s raised hand awkwardly remained suspended in the air.

This was because when the Elder’s aura had surged to the point of pushing Lin Rui, who was in front of him, Lin Rui’s smile on his face seemed to brighten even further. Following that, an aura, as gentle as a breeze, silently emanated from this seemingly harmless youngster and effortlessly dissipated the aura unleashed by the Elder.

“Zulik, Great Priest.” After easily dispelling the suppression of the Great Priest’s aura, Lin Rui’s smile continued, but his tone had clearly changed.

“It seems that the Great Priest isn’t willing to accept the suggestions we’ve put forward?” Lin Rui directly asked when he sensed that something was amiss.

Judging from T’Challa’s shifting attitude and the introduction of this seemingly unremarkable Great Priest, the issue seemed to revolve around him.

As the trusted confidant of the previous Wakanda King and someone privy to many of the kingdom’s secrets, the Great Priest held the power to influence T’Challa’s thoughts with a few suggestions.

Although Lin Rui had effortlessly dissolved the Great Priest’s aura, which he had subtly released, and even countered it without much force, the Great Priest took a step back. His facial expression changed, and he heard Lin Rui’s inquiry.

After blinking his deep gaze several times, the Great Priest spoke in a calm tone, “Your suggestions? Does Wakanda need to accept your suggestions? Do you, a youngster who hasn’t even grown a beard, know about the changes affecting the entire Earth and the world? The choices made by Wakanda itself are the most correct.”

Although the Elder’s tone was calm, he used his status and the entire Wakanda to exert pressure on Lin Rui. None of the people present here were ordinary, and they all understood the current situation on Earth.

Since Lin Rui and his allies could come together and establish the Earth Federation, aiming to consolidate Earth’s resources to confront extraterrestrial threats and the rapidly developing Earth civilization, why couldn’t leadership be vested in Wakanda? After all, from every angle, Wakanda possessed various advantages.

After the Great Priest finished speaking, T’Challa and Shuri instinctively furrowed their brows slightly. Although T’Challa had accepted the Great Priest’s viewpoint, Wakanda’s long-standing principle of valuing peace and stability made him feel that the Great Priest’s direct questioning wasn’t ideal.

However, when T’Challa shifted his attention back to Lin Rui, he once again displayed a somewhat surprised expression.

If it could be said that Lin Rui’s effortless dispelling of the Great Priest’s aura had already taken them by surprise, then Lin Rui’s now upturned mouth and the gradually indifferent look in his eyes, which clearly conveyed a sense of disdain, puzzled T’Challa and the others. řÁＮóᛒΕ𝘴

Disdain for Wakanda? Or disdain for the Great Priest? Where did Lin Rui’s confidence come from? Was it based solely on Iron Man and Captain America backing him? Or perhaps on the fledgling Earth Federation?

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