108: Arrogance that scorns everything!

[In just over a month since your Awakening, you possess combat power comparable to the seventh rank, without the hidden dangers of the deification system.]

[Even the strength of your Physical Body and Soul has increased simultaneously!]

[This has already far exceeded the effects that a normal Seed of Spiritual Power can provide.]

[Therefore, you have been targeted by experts from multiple Otherworlds and are viewed as a target that must be eliminated.]

[As the Lord of the Abyss at the Mythic Rank—the Ice Prison Demon God even sent a message to Blue Star.]

[The other party claims that there is a massive problem with you and that you must be taken to the Abyss for a Sealing Designation.]

[Otherwise, a great terror will descend!]

[He demands that Great Xia hand you over, this dangerous factor.]

[Otherwise, Blue Star will suffer endless attacks until the Legendary experts of both sides enter the field for a bloody battle!]

[Mission: Survive and hold out until the end of the first Otherworld invasion!]

[Reward: One upgrade point, one Class Point, and a random Mythical Grade Bloodline ability!]

"Mythic Rank, Lord of the Abyss, Ice Prison Demon God!"

Shen Pan's heart suddenly leaped into his throat.

It was well known that although the information provided by this System was about future plots...

...there would definitely be some content that was close to his current situation.

He had only been awakened for half a month and already had eighth-rank combat power.

He was even more exaggerated than the Lu-named protagonist in the System's plot!

Would that Demon God want to Seal him too?

Suddenly, a cool little hand grabbed his wrist.

"Don't frown; it won't look good."

Shen Pan was startled and looked down to meet the expressionless gaze of Ruan Qingshu.

The corners of his mouth curled up unconsciously:

"Don't worry, I was just thinking that the news of us two strolling through the Imperial Capital Academy so openly..."

"...and being so close, will definitely be spread around."

Looking at Ruan Qingshu, whose gaze gradually became blank and whose body turned a bit stiff...

Shen Pan no longer hid the smile on his face:

"I'm curious, what excuse do you plan to use to fool her this time?"

"Ruolai is actually quite shrewd."

A Councilor who, in over a decade, relied on her own efforts...

...to evolve her Legendary-rank Profession into a Mythical Rank Profession.

How could she really be the 'silly sweet girl' she appeared to be now?

Right now, Jiang Ruolai was just in her comfort zone, with someone to handle her food and drink, and an external brain.

She was too lazy to think on ordinary days, so she just looked a bit silly.

Everyone!

He was coming clean.

He just liked watching this kind of Shura Field between beautiful girls!

Ruan Qingshu: "..."

Was it her fault?

It was clearly Ruolai herself who stayed up all night mining, causing her to wake up late the next day!

Ruan Qingshu changed the subject somewhat stiffly:

"That person seems to be about to self-destruct."

"I have a trump card that can block three attacks from an Epic Expert, but it can only protect the two of us."

..."Jiang You, die with me!"

A burly man with black mud constantly oozing from his pores rushed toward the grim-faced, retreating Jiang You.

And during the sprint, a pungent stench permeated the air.

The creatures wriggling under his skin became increasingly active.

They let out excited screeches, and the vibrations they caused were almost enough to tear through the skin!

Seeing this horrifying scene, the surrounding onlookers also screamed and pushed each other, trying to escape.

"Damn it!"

Jiang You felt the alarm from his brain, and his face instantly turned extremely ugly.

He didn't expect this lunatic across from him to have actually defected to the foreign races and become a human bomb!

Moreover, it was the kind that exploded on contact.

The most headache-inducing and hardest-to-defend-against "pollution" bomb!

"I haven't reached the seventh rank yet, I haven't become the head of the Jiang Clan, I can't die!"

Jiang You roared, and a golden giant tiger phantom appeared, giving him a boost to all attributes.

He hoped to withstand a bit more damage.

At this moment, he happened to see Shen Pan and Ruan Qingshu not far away.

Knowing full well how inhumanly wealthy Ruan Qingshu was, a glimmer of hope flashed in Jiang You's eyes.

With the power of this bomb unclear...

...only by Ruan Qingshu's side was the safest place!

"Junior Ruan, save me! Shen Pan, I was wrong, I won't oppose the marriage between you and my cousin anymore!"

Just as he was about to shove aside the onlookers in his way and rush to the safe zone...

Shen Pan's low voice rang in his ear: "Scum really is scum."

Deep blue walls entwined with silver-white threads rose, firmly trapping the monster that was about to self-destruct.

Then—

Shen Pan coldly spat out two words: "Space Strangulation!"

"Screech!"

A piercing sound like nails scratching a blackboard rang out, sounding exceptionally irritating.

The deep blue cube was instantly sliced into neat little pieces.

Due to external force...

The bomb carrying a massive amount of pollution and curses exploded ahead of time, but before the decaying black mud could rush out...

...it was blocked by a protective shield shimmering with golden light and engraved with intricate light blue patterns.

There was also the power of the holy attribute continuously purifying the black mud, causing it to lose its vitality!

This was the strongest defense Shen Pan had executed by Sublimating three Legendary abilities and relying on [Fusion]!

Ruan Qingshu's [Heavenly Radiant Sacred Wall], his own [Golden Divine Bird], and Jiang Ruolai's [Fantasy Construct].

Even a lethal bomb that could pollute an eighth-rank expert...

...could not overcome Shen Pan's smooth combo!

Of course.

If it was just to block the pollution, [Fantasy Construct] wasn't actually necessary.

But as the captain, he had to treat everyone equally.

So Shen Pan still fused this skill to give Jiang Ruolai a sense of participation.

After the onlookers who had fled in terror realized the crisis had been resolved before it even landed...

...they all showed expressions of having survived a disaster.

"We're saved!"

"He's the Shen Pan from TV, right? So strong! And he looks even better than on TV!"

"As expected of the Prodigy who crushed the Sea God alone; this strength can definitely top the elite ranking list!"

Although everyone really wanted to come over and sincerely express their gratitude...

...they didn't dare to step forward due to Shen Pan's powerful pressure.

An expert with impeccable looks and temperament, and Heaven-Defying talent and combat power, made them feel ashamed of their own inferiority just by looking at him.

They could only look with envious eyes at the middle schooler with equally peerless beauty who ran over and hugged Shen Pan's arm.

"Jiang You, a Professional celebrity, a level 69 Epic-rank [Mad Tiger Boxing King]."

Shen Pan slowly walked up to the dazed Jiang You.

He recited the other's information word by word.

"Tell me, what's the deal with this monster, and... for wantonly trampling on Great Xia's laws and repeatedly murdering ordinary people, you should be prepared to go to the Transcendent Court, right?"

Jiang You, who had lost all his spirit, said with a pale face:

"I am Ruolai's cousin, please let me go this once!"

"I'll go back and disband the studio and announce my retirement."

"In the future, I'll stay in the Jiang Clan honestly and definitely won't cause trouble for society!"

That attack just now, with such immense power that it could almost severely wound or even kill him in an instant...

...was actually resolved casually by this person he had considered a 'pretty boy'.

Didn't this mean that Shen Pan's true combat power far exceeded his own?

Jiang You, whose worldview had somewhat collapsed, felt his vision go dark.

Facing a Prodigy who was one step ahead of his generation, he would be dismissive.

But facing a Prodigy who was several steps ahead, he could only be jealous in private and didn't dare to show it.

"I deeply regret the mistakes I've made; give me another chance."

"If that's not possible, I'm willing to go to the Martial Administration Bureau to atone for my sins!"

Pain and sadness flashed across Jiang You's face as he lowered his head and spoke seriously.

As long as he entered the Martial Administration Bureau, the Family could pull some strings.

By throwing most of the blame onto others and relying on the Jiang Clan's deterrence, he could get out in two years at most!

Moreover, his private channels for buying from foreign races were very secret; if he reported them, he might even be able to make up for his crimes!

Shen Pan gave a faint glance at the fellow whose heart was full of dark thoughts.

"Qingshu, what do you think?"

Ruan Qingshu analyzed calmly:

"He is, after all, a direct descendant of the Clan and a member of the Jiang Clan. Killing him in a public place would cause a lot of trouble."

"It could easily lead to being targeted by the other Clans in unison."

Shen Pan, guessing what she was about to say, immediately revealed a bright smile.

"So kill him. I'll take... I'll protect you!" Ruan Qingshu said expressionlessly.

"Alright! Then kill him."

Shen Pan, with a face full of indifference, pointed a finger entwined with the Power of Death.

He had dared to kill people from a branch Family of a Clan in Tianhai City.

Now that he was in the Imperial Capital, it was quite reasonable to kill a direct descendant of the main Family, right?

Besides, killing Jiang You would also increase his Karma!

Eh?

Jiang You looked at the two people who had decided his life and death so easily.

Watching that gray finger slowly pointing toward his forehead...

...a deep fear couldn't help but arise in his heart.

He understood why he was inferior to Shen Pan.

Compared to his looking down on ordinary people, this Shen Pan had no respect for the Clans! He didn't care at all about the so-called unspoken rules!

That was an arrogance that despised everything!

"Wait! I have a special channel, I can contact—"

"What are you mumbling about!"

The finger fell. Jiang You, dead.

"I'm really too kind-hearted, even leaving a whole corpse for this scum!"

"Indeed. Shen Pan, it's better if you're a bit more wicked; that way I can level up faster."

Ruan Qingshu nodded solemnly.

"..."