[Profound Immortal] Zhao Guanlan and [Yin Yang Master] Ogata Shitou arriving in China is a big deal.
Zhao Guanlan challenging Ma Ran is an even bigger deal.
The attention of the members who felt some sorrow for the 300,000 Japanese citizens who perished in the Sea Demon Disaster has now been diverted.
"No way? Profound Immortal versus Prophet? Is it real?"
"Of course itās real! I was there at the scene, heard it clearly!"
"Damn! That pretty boy Zhao Guanlan has no shame! The [Prophet]ās superpower doesnāt give any boost to combat at all! Isnāt that bullying?"
"Exactly, if he has the guts, go challenge the [Martial God]! Coward!"
"You guys seem to be overthinking it. I was there too, and from what Zhao Guanlan meant, Brother Ran has cultivated to the Eighteenth Rank of Inner Qi level and needs an evenly matched opponent to break through to a higher realm."
"Yes, I also sensed that the attitude of the [Profound Immortal] towards the [Prophet] was like old friends, probably connected on a spiritual level for a long time, the attitude was very gentle, not confrontational."
"Oh, come on! You guys may not know Zhao Guanlan, but I do! Before joining Weihai Academy, I worked at the department handling Japan, and this Profound Immortal canāt be seen as an ordinary big shot! Heās truly sinister! A real killer! Various schemes and tactics are used as naturally as eating and drinking! Since he arrived on Earth, itās been at most half a month, and heās already become half a ruler of Japan. One canāt be too cautious with such a character!"
"Thatās just classic overthinking. Brother Ran has the [Limited Foreknowledge] ability, so any crisis can be foreseen, and any conspiracy holds no weight before him."
"Thatās true, unless faced with an irresistible advanced alien invasion, anything less and Brother Ran is our anchor!"
"Thatās a National Guardian, do you think those two words are just meant to sound cool?"
"Why is everyone discussing [Prophet] again? Werenāt we talking about the real purpose of [Profound Immortal] and [Yin Yang Master] coming here?"
"[Profound Immortal Left Arm] Zhou Yu is staying in Japan, so most matters of the Profound Immortal Team are likely under his control..."
"Thatās trust, isnāt it? Zhao Guanlan really has the guts... with both him and [Yin Yang Master] away, the [Blazing Rock Funeralist] can be considered half a king."
"Iāve heard Brother Ran and Zhao Guanlan are going to South Korea together? Could they be going to help resolve a disaster?"
"Itās probably not just that, who would do something without any benefits?"
"You canāt say that, when Brother Ran helped [God] Gray resolve the superpower erosion phenomenon before, it was also free of charge, without taking any benefits."
"Not only that; afterwards there were even rumors online that [God] gained immensely from exchanges with the [Prophet], greatly enhancing his fighting spirit and increasing his ability to resist superpower erosion!"
"Isnāt that fake news? [God] Gray was originally suffering from late-stage Holy Mother syndrome, now his behavior is so different, as if heās completely turned to the dark side."
"Then why doesnāt he come to the Prophet for help? We wouldnāt ask for exorbitant compensation..."
"Too embarrassed! For someone at the Upper-Rank National Guardian level, owing someone for helping once is already a huge favor, not to mention a second time! Where would they save face?"
"Indeed, Godās superpower erosion is āDivinization Thinkingā, logically speaking, gods should care more about face than normal people."
"Not to mention far away, even close by, [Profound Immortal] Zhao Guanlan came across the sea after Brother Ran helped predict the Sea Demon Disaster, helped complete the Nineteenth Rank of Inner Qi, and voluntarily provided practical experience... the favor of an Upper-Rank National Guardian is truly hard to repay!"
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"Heading to South Korea..."
Zhang Hua, looked eagerly at his good buddy Jiang Tai: "And weāre leaving tomorrow... thatās way too fast, no time to prepare at all."
"Can we not go to that place? I feel no attraction at all!"
"Itās a place filled with kimchi all day, just thinking about it makes my head tingle."
Jiang Tai glanced at him expressionlessly: "Stool, this time itās official business, the decision is made by the [Prophet] and [Martial God], not President Huang."
The boy with the code name Stool understood this much.
Thereās no room for negotiation in this matter.
He immediately put on a bitter expression: "Jiang Brother, itās tough! Can we bring a few great chefs with us?"
"I really canāt get used to Korean food!"
Jiang Tai patted his shoulder with a semi-smile: "Youāre going over there with no real tasks, just to see the world and gain some experience."
"The [Prophet]ās idea is that once we return, weāll arrange for you to go to Sichuan Qinglian Academy for exchange and advanced study, to learn from Zhu Hanyi, and refine your Extraordinary Route."
Zhang Hua, code name Stool, although his name isnāt memorable, is indeed a small genius with a "eight-point" Swordsmanship Talent. During his time at Grass Hut Academy, he was always with Wan Haihao, secretly learning a lot. Although not deeply versed in Seven Vortex Swordsmanship, his theoretical knowledge is not inferior to the two Sword Master disciples, and heās recently been focusing on developing the "Chair Manipulation Technique".
While the term "Chair Manipulation Technique" sounds somewhat goofy, combined with his superpower, itās seen as a path of his own, and even Jiang Tai wouldnāt dare confidently promise a sure victory over this guy.
"Whoa! Zhu Hanyi! Is he the one known alongside Brother Hao as the [Rain Boiling Sword]?"
The bitter look on Zhang Huaās face vanished immediately, replaced by excitement: "Thatās great! Once I learn the [Rain Boiling Sword], Iāll integrate the inheritances of the two Sword Master disciples, innovate, and be able to create my own Divine Technique: [Chair Manipulation Technique]!"
Beep beep beep...
An electronic tone sounded.
Jiang Tai picked up the intercom.
"This is Jiang Tai."
"I see..."
"Understood!"
"We can depart within fifteen minutes."
The communication ended, Jiang Tai glanced at Zhang Hua: "Plans have changed, we need to act immediately."
"You donāt have to worry about food, clothing, lodging, and transportation; aside from your phone and resources for auxiliary cultivation, you donāt need to bring anything else."
"This time, the Chinese representative team only consists of the Prophet, Martial God, you, and me."
"Stool, perform well, and donāt embarrass us."
"We represent the countryās face when we travel abroad."
Zhang Hua, who was originally a bit cheeky, instantly became serious, nodding solemnly in assurance: "Got it, Jiang Brother! Iāll keep that in mind!"