My Ability Is Role-playing
Chapter 688 - 682: Ancient Giant · Immortal Reincarnation
Dreaming?
No!
This is definitely not a false dreamscape.
Even though everything around was chaotic and shrouded, a blur like a dream, Qian Changsheng was very clear that in this place, he could feel pain, had clear touch, smell, hearing, and sight.
His thoughts flowed smoothly, memory was clear, without a hint of blurriness.
Upon realizing this, Qian Changsheng focused his gaze on the silver-haired youth.
No matter who this person truly was, at least for now, Qian Changsheng could confirm two points.
First, this silver-haired youth had no malice towards him! That sense of familiarity and the closeness from deep within the bloodline, even from the soul, was by no means false!
Second, the other’s strength far exceeded his own. If this silver-haired youth wished, perhaps just a single finger could crush him on the spot!
After quickly realizing his predicament, Qian Changsheng’s thoughts raced, instantly forming three plans.
These three plans quickly flashed through his mind, he pondered his situation, analyzed the pros and cons, and eventually selected one to execute.
As the patriarch of a family, Qian Changsheng had received elite education since childhood. Stress training, decision-making under pressure were everyday matters for him.
Though the situation before him was extremely bizarre, almost dreamlike, he still made a swift decision.
"May I ask who you are? I am currently holding the position of patriarch of the Qian Family, and upon meeting you, I felt a sense of warmth and familiarity, as if seeing a benevolent elder of the clan."
Qian Changsheng was indeed thick-skinned, saying such words to a silver-haired youth with his middle-aged face, without a hint of blush, without the slightest change in tone.
He said earnestly, "No matter what you ask, I will do my utmost to help!"
The silver-haired youth looked Qian Changsheng up and down, then chuckled lightly and said, "Ma Ran."
"That’s my name."
At this point, the silver-haired youth’s gaze at Qian Changsheng grew more playful: "Who do you think I am? What do you want the Qian Family to do? Why am I appearing in this place?"
Upon hearing these three questions, Qian Changsheng’s eyes appeared a bit bewildered.
He had prepared many plans, but he didn’t expect the other party to break convention completely.
His eyes shifted for a moment, and then his face turned red as he suddenly spoke with excitement, "This place is my Qian Family’s ancestral land. Are you perhaps our ancestor, foreseeing the Qian Family’s calamity today from long ago, leaving a trace of true spirit, returning through reincarnation, transformed into a heroic spirit to help the family out of distress?"
Though his tone seemed questioning, Qian Changsheng displayed a certain quality, and given the circumstances, he dared not answer a question with another question but instead proposed a very slight possibility.
"Heh..."
Ma Ran chuckled, "I am not good at lying, nor am I good at acting."
"So, I can tell you the answer directly now."
"I have no relation to the Qian Family, neither as your ancestor nor as having any ties to your family."
"Even if the entire Qian Family were to be annihilated, I wouldn’t feel sad."
The latter two remarks were indeed truthful.
The extermination of the Qian Family doesn’t necessarily mean the Clan Stele would be destroyed simultaneously, as long as Ma Ran’s interference index on the [Justice Instrument] doesn’t reach 100, there’s still a possibility to rise again.
This is considered a "hidden setting" within Chi Xiao’s set of rules.
The Qian and Xu families are only the initial chess pieces for Ma Ran and Chi Xiao, but not the only chess pieces.
Upon hearing Ma Ran’s words, the audience in the livestream, both from the Divine Court and Earth, began buzzing with discussion.
"Wow! Is the [Prophet] truly this straightforward?"
"Sigh... being honest can cause you to suffer when mingling with others!"
"Exactly!"
"My heart aches for our Ran, he’s just too straightforward..."
"He should learn a thing or two from Chi Xiao! He directly disguised himself as the Xu family’s ancestor, supported Xu Qingqiu, transformed into a giant force, debuting and quickly gaining control over the family in just a day!"
"I seriously suspect Chi Xiao’s cheating! Xu Qingqiu is essentially like a protagonist from an inspirational novel, filled with suffering and great ambitions, with a determined goal, hard-working, diligent, strong-willed, handsome, and except for lacking talent, nearly perfect! Where do people find someone like this?"
"Everyone agrees to restart!"
"+1! Restart! We don’t mind the trouble!"
"Am I the only one who thinks Qian Changsheng is alright? Quick to react, seems like a crafty old fox, though a bit older, looks around thirty-something, almost forty, his development potential might be less than Xu Qingqiu’s, but as long as our Ran God helps, even negative potential and talent can be nurtured into divine status!"
Restart?
A strand of Ma Ran’s divine thought swept through the numerous comments in the live broadcast, couldn’t help but chuckle lightly.
No need for that.
Let’s not discuss whether the Qian Clan qualifies as a valuable chess piece or whether it has the potential for nurturing.
Even if we take ten thousand steps back, even if the Qian Family Stele is destroyed and the competition lost, Ma Ran wouldn’t care too much.
Facing any situation, wanting to cover all bases often results in being overwhelmed and a total defeat.
Even in a competition with Upper Rank Gods, Ma Ran has no intention of investing too much effort.
For everything, it’s enough to grasp the main contradiction.
In his view, the so-called main contradiction is not the outcome of the competition.
Regardless of how serious Chi Xiao makes it sound, as if Ma Ran loses, the Divine Court would immediately launch a full-scale attack on Earth’s Civilization and destroy Earth.
In reality...
Ma Ran has always been very clear-headed.
He knows that Earth and the Divine Court are ultimately irreconcilable enemies, and the timing of an enemy’s attack is not significantly related to a single competition.
The key lies in whether the power Ma Ran displays in this "Family Nurturing Competition" is enough to intimidate the Divine Court, making Upper Rank Gods hesitant to act recklessly.
Now, Chi Xiao has already set up the stage perfectly.
You could even say this is the highest-level stage Ma Ran currently knows!
All the audience are the top beings in the cosmos.
In this situation, Ma Ran only needs to seize the opportunity and risk putting on an impressive performance.
To fully utilize the ability [Play], gain enough benefits from it, and strengthen both himself and Earth’s Civilization—this is Ma Ran’s true goal!
Use every available opportunity to become stronger, to better protect Earth’s Civilization!
Thinking of this, Ma Ran composed his thoughts, looked at Qian Changsheng meaningfully, and said: "No need to speak."
"I understand the plight of the Qian Family better than you do."
"That Xu Qingqiu, claiming to be an [Ancient Giant] and an [Immortal Reincarnation], is currently the biggest enemy of the Qian Family."
Ma Ran’s demeanor was calm, and he said in a composed tone: "I can tell you with certainty that Xu Qingqiu has no connection with [Sword Master] or [Demon Child]."
"If there is any connection..."
"Being born on Cangming Star might be their only link."
Upon hearing this, Qian Changsheng was momentarily stunned.
He opened his mouth, hesitated for a long time, but couldn’t find the right words.
A moment later, enlightenment struck Qian Changsheng, and with a thud, he kneeled on the ground, pouring out his emotions and immediately switching to a state of tears, crying out desperately: "Please, Ran Ancestor, slay the demon Xu Qingqiu!"
Ma Ran had said he was not an ancestor of the Qian Family.
But that didn’t matter.
Listening to his words, he should be of the same generation as the Sword Master and Demon Child.
If he had said so at the beginning, Qian Changsheng certainly wouldn’t have believed it.
Now...
After a brief exchange, Qian Changsheng’s affection for Ma Ran grew stronger in the face of overwhelming external pressure. He clearly understood that under his leadership, the Qian Family, barring unforeseen circumstances, would inevitably face a complete annihilation!
Xu Qingqiu’s combat power displayed yesterday almost reached a cheating level!
It was enough to overturn tables, shatter chessboards, break rules, and act wantonly!
In this situation, encountering Ma Ran was like a drowning person grabbing onto a straw, and no matter how many doubts and confusions he had deep down, he would never show them.
On the contrary, he had to find ways to convince himself, giving Ma Ran a reasonable explanation in his heart, and then exhaust every effort to cling tightly to this strong golden thigh!
Because...
The family needs a sufficiently strong backing to possibly survive against the Xu Family’s offensive!
Even though on Cangming Star, Blade Province is considered a place abundant with talented individuals and strong giants emerging in droves, but...
Looking at it now, Qian Changsheng believes that there is no one in the entire Blade Province who is a match for Xu Qingqiu.
And the silver-haired youth in front of him, calling himself "Ma Ran"...
Qian Changsheng cautiously glanced at him twice and felt as if the purple Qi surrounding him, the winding Dao, and embracing laws were all around him, causing his spirit to waver uncontrollably.
Looking at Ma Ran, he felt as if he was facing the Heavenly Dao itself, trembling all over, unable to control himself, with his soul quaking incessantly, nearly shattering his thoughts.
Qian Changsheng immediately lowered his head, wiped away the tears from the corners of his eyes, and rejoiced in his heart.
In his view, such a powerful and extravagant figure is the most suitable backing for the family and the key to breaking the deadlock!