It was very possible that the Casted Soul Stage was only able to accommodate a single special ability. Thinking back to the 50 grassos he had at the start of the year, Wang Zhong had been filled with naive happiness.
While Wang Zhong was feeling silly and happy, the transaction on the other side was progressing like a raging fire. With billions of dollars in assets involved, it was impossible to clear it all in one go. Although the Stuart Family was huge, they weren't bankers like Musk. The amount of funds that Darwin could use on their books wasn't that exaggerated.
This was the time for negotiation. Ma Dong's talent in business and tactfulness in dealing with people were undoubtedly displayed on the negotiation table. Not only did it cause Darwin to look at him in a new light, it had also caused the two elders from the Assassin Family to feel slightly shocked.
Faced against a great figure like Darwin, even the 2 elders were trembling with fear. However, Ma Dong was able to restrain and release them with ease. Although his negotiation skills were slightly immature, they were unable to conceal the brilliance of his essence. He was extremely good at controlling his limits, and was also very skillful with his words. Even when arguing for what was right, he would never say anything that would cause both parties to feel awkward. It appeared as though he was born with these skills. This brat might really be a negotiation expert in his previous life.
In the end, the agreement was for the payment to be made in 3 installments. The first installment of 3 billion would be paid immediately, while the remaining 5 billion would be paid in 2 installments within 15 months. This was more or less the bottom line that Darwin could accept. Hearing Ma Dong's words, Darwin didn't know whether to laugh or to cry. Naturally, this was also due to the family's laxity. Obtaining the stone slab at this price was still a profit.
At the level of the Stuart Family, wealth had already become secondary. What they needed was a deeper level of strength and techniques. However, Darwin wasn't that much.
With the negotiations smoothly reaching an agreement, the Stuart Family had also displayed a sufficient attitude. Other than Darwin, there were 2 other people in charge of the Stuart Family's eastern A region that had rushed over. Under Darwin's instructions, they had the intention of befriending Ma Dong.
Although the eastern region A wasn't the Stuart Clan's main sphere of influence, they still had sufficient authority to speak in this area. Furthermore, they were involved in many different business areas. Naturally, Ma Dong was more than happy to be able to talk about cooperation, relationships, and favors. Naturally, if it involved information about the Fate Master, then he would keep his mouth shut and smile without saying a single word.
Darwin didn't force the issue. During his last encounter with the Fate Master in the exploration base, regardless of his mannerisms or even his casual mask, Darwin could feel that this person wasn't simple at all. During this period of time, the family had flipped through all sorts of information, yet they were unable to find anything related to this person. Being powerful and mysterious meant that they couldn't afford to provoke him.
This was the Stuart Family's usual principle of handling matters. Since they couldn't find out anything, they would just give him some face. Helping Ma Dong out was just something that they could do in passing. It would be good to plant some good karma first. A person like Ma Dong would definitely be able to rise up if given the opportunity. Disregarding the Fate Master, there might come a day where he would be of use to Ma Dong. What's more, the 8 billion in cash and a piece of land had actually been placed under Ma Dong's name. This showed that the relationship between Ma Dong and the Fate Master was truly extraordinary. In other words, the Fate Master wasn't invulnerable. Naturally, unless it was absolutely necessary, no one would be willing to offend such a mysterious expert.
This time, Ma Dong had really started to get busy. He was so busy that even Milami rarely had the chance to see him. The negotiations with the Assassin Clan had also gone smoothly.
Being the representative of the Fate Master, Ma Dong officially cooperated with the Assassin Clan to develop the Disorderly Burial Lake territory. The 8 billion in cash and the territory itself accounted for 60% of the shares of the entire development project, while the Assassin Clan contributed 12 billion. Naturally, with the Assassin Clan's financial resources, it was clearly a fantasy for them to fork out so much in one go. The entire development project was estimated to take at least 5 years, with the aim of starting up a portion of the land after a year. In terms of profits, the Fate Master and the Assassin Clan would each take 45% of the shares, while Ma Dong would take 10%. This was the final compromise between the two parties. The Fate Master would take the core investment, while the Assassin Clan would take the core management. With Ma Dong as the focal point, the two parties managed to achieve a balance. Clearly, the Assassin Clan was very confident in Ma Dong.
The development of the Disorderly Burial Lake development zone proceeded like a raging fire, while Wang Zhong returned to his normal life.
The most important holiday before the CHF had begun. It was a two-month long holiday. Other than Emily, who had already returned home, and Grai, who was roaming around, everyone else had given up on their holiday and chosen to undergo their final special training within the society. It could be said that their state during this period of time would largely determine the outcome of the CHF.
Even the midsummer sun was somewhat lazy in the sky filled with radiation. However, the endless chirping of cicadas filled the stifling hot and dry air, causing people to feel drowsy.
The campus appeared especially deserted during the holiday, but the Prodigy Society's training room was in full swing.
Ta ta ta ta ta …
The dense sounds of footsteps on the wooden floor of the training room rang out as the members ran around. Wang Zhong had set up several virtual battle formations via his Skylink. They would act as the opponents for Scarlet to train against. They would constantly change formations to match up against the virtual formation.
"A5 turn to H2. Cover from the wings."
"A long line of snakes. H5, H6, H7, three defensive formations."
Just like what Laura had said, the digitalized and materialized formation required at least two commanders to deal with unexpected situations. Scarlet's command had also started to take shape. She was intelligent and had a deep understanding of the formation. In fact, she was already able to respond in a timely manner. However, the results of the few changes in the formation weren't ideal, and she would always be a step behind.
"It's a problem of preparation." Wang Zhong was currently discussing with Scarlet. Scarlet's commands lacked a sense of rhythm when it came to changing formations. However, in such a high level formation, it was necessary to make sufficient judgement beforehand. "The changes in formations aren't based on individual speed, but rather on the overall formation. The five different occupations have different speeds, so it's impossible for them to be the first to act."
"That's too difficult." Scarlet also understood this. However, it was indeed too difficult to predict the changes in the opponent's formation and grasp the timing of the opponent's changes. She didn't know exactly how Wang Zhong was able to do it.
"Actually, there's a way to do it." said Wang Zhong with a smile. "There are two ways to do it. The most basic is to have an understanding of the opponent's commander. As the saying goes, know yourself and know your enemy. The other way is to use changes to suppress changes. Take the initiative to pull the opponent's formation apart during attack and defence, forcing them to adjust to your formation. This requires a deeper understanding of the various formations. This isn't only limited to our conventional formations, but also the traditional and conventional formations, as well as various strange combinations. Understanding the strengths and weaknesses of the various formations and attacking them will allow the opponent's movements to change according to your script. "
A pensive look appeared on Scarlet's face. Although prediction sounded very mysterious, one would need to understand the logic behind it. However, it wasn't as simple as just understanding the theory. How to execute it was the crux of the matter.
Barran had also undergone a special 1v1 training. It was still the same barbaric charge, but this time, his target wasn't the impactor, but Wang Zhong, who was holding onto the heavy cushion.
Barran's talent lay in the eruption of strength and Soul Power. Mobility and flexibility were his fatal weaknesses. During the previous exchange within the squadron, the berserker Anlor had suggested that Barran train his nimbleness. However, Wang Zhong had a different opinion. Barran's foundations were too weak. Even if he were to cram in his footwork and agility, it would be extremely difficult for him to have a qualitative improvement in one or two years. Therefore, it would be better for him to spend his energy on his strong points. With the protection of the squadron, he would be able to avoid his lack of nimbleness during group battles.
However, going up against Wang Zhong …
This caused everyone in the squadron to be slightly dumbfounded. Everyone in the squadron was extremely clear about how ferocious Barran's charges were. However, Wang Zhong was just standing there like a pillar, and Barran was unable to budge him at all. Not only was he unable to budge Barran, his strength was completely reflected back, sending Barran flying far away every single time. In fact, everyone felt that Wang Zhong was really strange. The feeling he gave off was different every single day. Recently, there had been an indistinct feeling about him. Logically speaking, under normal circumstances, everyone would definitely want to exchange pointers with Wang Zhong. However, for some unknown reason, such thoughts were immediately extinguished upon seeing Wang Zhong.
Perhaps, Wang Zhong already possessed the prestige of a captain.
In the afternoon, Wang Zhong didn't stay in the training room. While everyone was improving, he couldn't remain stagnant. Currently, all of his energy was focused on his special ability. Awakening his special ability at such an age could only be considered as a late bloomer. Special ability cultivation was even more difficult than Soul Power cultivation.
Wang Zhong had consulted Hymin before, but truthfully speaking, the standard of Tianjing Academy's Special Abilities Society was extremely average. The few methods that Hymin had introduced to him to increase his special ability didn't make any sense to Wang Zhong. He felt as though he was doing a lot of useless work. Even after flipping through the books in Tianjing Academy's library, there were very few books regarding special ability cultivation.
Being a relatively mysterious type of energy, mankind's understanding of special abilities was still far from their attainments in the aspect of Soul Power. The truly precious and high-end information was still in the research and experimental phase, and was controlled by the various great powers. Very little of it was spread to the public, and what the academies and the general public understood was too superficial, or perhaps too ordinary.
Fortunately, with his A rank authority, he was able to look up some information. At the very least, he was able to establish a direction for cultivation.
If one wanted to attack, one would first need to know how to defend. This was especially true when it came to special abilities. If one wanted to unleash the offensive power of a special ability, one's body had to have sufficient resistance. Only then would one be able to endure the backlash of the special ability. Although the killing power of a special ability was great, the backlash was also great. Hymin's special ability could be considered relatively mild, but if one were to overdo it, it would consume one's life potential, lifespan, and even one's life.
This kind of training method was known as' resistance training '. People discovered that the might of a special ability user was directly proportional to their resistance. Exceeding it was equivalent to suicide. Therefore, resistance determined the peak of one's special ability.
Currently, the mainstream method of nurturing special abilities in the Federation relied mainly on medicines and instruments. Simply speaking, it was technological methods that required a large amount of time and funds. Being a special ability soldier was considered a luxurious occupation that ordinary people couldn't afford. Therefore, they either had to rely on their own family to support them, or rely on other families to bear the huge amount of 'supplements'.
Naturally, there was another method as well …
During the dark era, people didn't have such generous conditions. The abuse of special abilities had resulted in the premature deaths of quite a few soldiers. However, humans were terrifying and tenacious creatures. Indeed, there were countless soldiers who had comprehended 'affinity' in the midst of challenging their limits. With affinity for special abilities, one's body would possess a kind of self-healing ability. It felt like an antibody, and was also known as true resistance. Basically, this was something that one would be able to survive after facing death. This was something that was rarely seen in the Freedom Federation. Naturally, it was said that it was rather mainstream in the Empire.
Without the slightest hesitation, Wang Zhong chose the latter. Regardless of how one looked at it, the latter was more suitable. Furthermore, due to the Fate Stone, he had an advantage that others didn't have. After arranging all the information and insights he had gained, Wang Zhong already had a clear and complete training plan in his heart.
The hyperdimension world!
This was already his third time entering. His consciousness easily sensed the pull of the hyperdimension world, as the outline of a boundless continent appeared in his perception.
In his perception, the entire continent was boundless. No matter how hard he tried to look, he was unable to see the end of it. Various types of energy aggregates were arranged densely on the surface of the continent. Wang Zhong was already able to identify quite a few things. The difference between these energy coordinates wasn't just in size.
For example, the energy coordinates of the Federation's exploration base had a very mechanical waveband, which was constant and unchanging. For secret realms like the pyramids, there was an extremely deep pulling sensation. There were also constantly fluctuating, with intense light, darkness, heat, and cold attributes. There was an 80% to 90% chance that it was a powerful dimensional life form.
Since Wang Zhong possessed a fire attribute special ability, he had become extremely sensitive to the coordinates of flames. Speaking of which, his experience was extremely rich. Ordinary people from the Federation wouldn't commit such a suicidal act.
It's here.
Wang Zhong immediately used his consciousness to pull, and his body was rapidly sucked towards that location.
"Wang Zhong! It's so hot! Where are we going? "
Even before the teleportation, Simba could already feel that something was amiss. Even from a great distance away, he could feel the terrifying scorching temperature. After nagging for half a day, Wang Zhong appeared to be possessed and ignored him.
In the next second, they arrived at their destination. What appeared before Wang Zhong and Simba was a gigantic sea of flames that continuously bubbled like fiery red cotton candy. In the middle of the sea of flames, a clump of milky white flames was currently blossoming in a peculiar form. The peculiar dimensional life form seemed to be sizing up the tiny life form before it. It had truly been a long time since it had seen something like this, causing waves of curiosity to surface within the sea of flames.
Wang Zhong and Simba felt a terrifying might akin to that of a god. This wasn't the first time Wang Zhong had experienced it. He felt that this was even more terrifying than what he had felt before. It felt as though only the legendary Sovereign of Flames possessed such might.
Simba and Wang Zhong only had the time to open their mouths wide before they were instantly vaporized by the flame energy emitted by the Sovereign of Flames.
The power of the Fate Stone was activated, causing the fragments of Wang Zhong and Simba to start to reform. Wang Zhong had already started his analysis. Previously, he had seen an 8th rank fire elemental life form at the mouth of the volcano, but it was on a completely different level compared to this 9th rank Sovereign. The difference between the 8th and 9th rank was simply too great, and there was no way to compare it. It was so great that people would be vaporized before they could even feel the heat.
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