Chapter 805 - 799: I Declare Your Declaration Invalid
Outside the view locked by the Red-Blue Treasure Mirror, Ma Ran’s expression was calm, seeming unusually serene despite the reactions of all Heavens’ audience.
Whether they were from the Main World or creatures of the Endless Plane, whether they loved him or hated him, it didn’t matter.
Right now, Ma Ran only needed these people’s attention, discussions, and controversies.
Lin Ke, [Supreme of Light], sneakily glanced at Ma Ran with his peripheral vision and whispered to the Prajna next to him: "It is said that in ancient China’s army battles, the victorious side would sometimes pile the corpses of the defeated on both sides of the road, compact the soil, and create large pyramid-shaped mounds..."
"Such creations were called ’Jingguan’ or ’Martial Army’ to deter enemies and flaunt military might."
"You should know, Ma Ran once built the [Traitor’s Wall] on Earth, used to suppress and torment the souls of traitors."
"This live public trial today is essentially the same."
As Lin Ke spoke these words, his thoughts were chaotic, his mind was muddled, his consciousness unclear, even he himself didn’t know what he was trying to accomplish.
Perhaps subconsciously, he wanted to distract Prajna and hold him back, or maybe he was trying to provide a perspective?
Even Lin Ke himself couldn’t figure it out.
One thing is certain!
Unlike [Supreme of Darkness] Yue Sheng, he treasures everything he has now!
From an ordinary native born in the Micro-Demon World, Lin Ke fought through hardships to reach the Realm of Supreme Ruler, he gave so much, witnessing the fall of many family, friends, and enemies before fully growing.
He didn’t want to die, wanted to live forever, never willing to be forgotten!
As long as he could survive, live to the end, become a survivor, no matter how ugly, humble the process, how dirty the means, it didn’t matter!
[Supreme of Light] Lin Ke must stand beside the winner!
"..."
In the end, Lin Ke couldn’t help looking up at Ma Ran, his expression extremely complex.
His lips moved, seemingly wanting to say something, yet he didn’t know where to begin.
Actually, if Ma Ran truly wanted to eliminate the emergence of traitors, directly inviting the [Sword Master] to sever the concept of "betrayal" would suffice, no need for cumbersome public trials.
However...
Wasting Supreme power on such insignificant matters affecting the overall situation is indeed too ridiculous.
Maybe Lin Qiubai also found Ma Ran’s inexplicable stubbornness in this regard too naïve, hence refusing his request?
"All Heavens live broadcast? Knowing Ma Ran’s temper, the earlier public trial should have just been a warm-up."
Prajna, with calm eyes, thoughts swirling within, lips opening and closing, commented: "However... to me, this is a waste of Origin, a squandering of energy, only increasing variability."
"You are confident but not rational enough."
In Prajna’s view, Ma Ran’s flaws are actually very apparent.
[Supreme of No Position] is extremely powerful, with Supreme Origin profoundly thick, yet exceptionally fragile.
— He has experienced far, far too little.
Prajna could sense the residual confused temporal fragments on Ma Ran, clearly realizing this, trying hard to make up for it, yet failing to completely cover the shortfall.
The time Ma Ran has experienced is less than ten thousand years, laughably brief.
By seizing this flaw, temporarily mobilizing the unified will of the Endless Plane stored in him, he could complete the coup in one stroke, directly defeating Ma Ran on the spot!
Prajna believes the real challenge in dealing with Ma Ran is to harm but not kill, finding the right opportunity for enlightenment.
His thoughts shifted, his appearance gradually changed, from a Western figure with high brows, deep eyes, and fair skin to his original form—a strapping, bald man with bronze skin.
At first glance, he seemed a domineering hero, yet he exuded a compassionate, loving aura, compelling one to approach.
Even merely observing Prajna’s face brings about a feeling of complete spiritual purification, causing all vile, malicious thoughts in the mind to dissipate completely.
Prajna turned his head, cast a deep glance at Lin Ke next to him: "Next, don’t hinder me."
"I know all your thoughts, but I don’t care."
"However..."
"If you become my stumbling block, I will absolutely not show mercy."
Lin Ke didn’t respond, just quietly backed several steps, distancing himself from Prajna.
Thus, Ma Ran, Lin Ke, and Prajna formed a tripartite situation.
Lin Ke’s attitude was very clear—unwilling to involve himself in their duel, if possible, he wouldn’t help either side, only wanting to leave promptly.
But he clearly knew, having already botched once for the Endless Plane’s unified will task, if he ran away without even initiating battle in this All Heavens live broadcast, he would likely be thoroughly discarded and sent on a mission with certain death.
Perhaps, Endless Plane’s unified will might judge him as "negative value," stripping his position, transferring it to other eagerly watching suitable candidates.
Therefore, even though he was extremely unwilling, not wanting to confront Ma Ran, Lin Ke could only brace himself and stand here.
He certainly believed that Prajna, seemingly compassionate but in reality cold-hearted, if the situation turned unfavorable, and himself becoming an obstacle, would kill him without hesitation.
Everyone served the unified will of the Endless Plane, yet everyone had their own agendas, unwilling to truly play the loyal dog.
This might be the greatest weakness of the Endless Plane Faction.
The paper strength is strong enough, but each force fights their own battles, like loose sand, lacking an atmosphere of unity, solidarity, every Supreme has their own calculations and ideas.
Lin Ke retreating a step here was subtly showing his attitude to Ma Ran.
He did not express it clearly, yet even among the audience from All Heavens and Myriads of Worlds, some with strong insight, adept at analysis understood his wavering stance.
Some cursed Lin Ke, some understood his actions, and others from Earth, Cangming, Divine Court extended olive branches to Lin Ke, hoping the [Supreme of Light] could comprehend his true heart, forsake darkness for light, and join the Main Universe faction.
Lin Ke watched his nose, his heart, pretending not to know those evaluations, not taking any unnecessary actions.
Prajna seemed very satisfied with this temporary teammate’s reaction, turned his head to Ma Ran: "Supreme of No Position... you might not know, in these past decades, I have enlightened many Players of [All Heavens OL]."
As he spoke, Prajna smiled faintly, a golden Buddha’s Light petal appeared between his fingers.
"Now, with just a thought, I can use these Players as anchors to lock the position of the Main Universe completely!"
Saying this, he gently exerted force, crushing the Buddha’s Light petal: "I declare..."
"The final battle to decide everything..."
"Has begun!"
Though Prajna’s declaration was quite imposing...
The golden Buddha’s Light petal scattered completely between heaven and earth, and nothing happened for a long time.
Ma Ran looked at Prajna with a half-smile, his words carrying a touch of amusement: "I declare your declaration invalid."