Chapter 586 - 358: Initiating a Fight Against a Higher Tier, Master Ma is a Real Man

Chapter 586: Chapter 358: Initiating a Fight Against a Higher Tier, Master Ma is a Real Man

MacLeod’s shoulders tensed slightly, and the steam that had been intermittently seeping from him had settled. He was no longer composed.

He trusted Jabari’s ears. Although the African Administrative Region was relatively backwards in technology, Warriors hailing from that industrial wasteland often possessed sensory acuity far superior to that of other Extraordinary Professionals.

"Carl, if I recall correctly, the American Administrative Region has been supporting Pharmacy enterprises for the last ten years, right? Now that the Eastern Alliance’s Nanyun Potion is about to usher in the Pharmacy 3.0 era, isn’t your Foundation going to do something about it?"

MacLeod’s gaze fell upon the white man from the American Administrative Region, his words laced with provocation.

"The Foundation extends its congratulations to the Eastern Alliance."

With a smile, Carl gave Baili Xueyuan a polite nod, showing no intention of making a move.

Then, Carl continued his response to MacLeod. "The European Administrative Region has been leading the Pharmacy industry for far too long. The Foundation has purchased countless S-Class Potions from you at a premium over the years. Compared to working with you, the Foundation would be much happier doing business with the enterprises of the Eastern Alliance."

As if taking a cue from Carl, Jabari, the Tier Four Peak expert from Africa, also spoke up. "Carl has a point. Doing business with you Europeans is far less pleasant than dealing with the Eastern Alliance."

The experts from the American and African Regions had taken a unified stance, choosing to remain spectators.

This was especially true for Jabari. Among the Four Major Regions, Africa was the weakest.

Early in the Cyber Era, they had suffered joint exploitation by America and Europe, their natural and human resources devoured whole.

If not for the subsequent corporate wars becoming too fierce—with the American and European Regions turning into the main battlegrounds—the African Administrative Region would never have had the chance to negotiate with them on equal terms.

Now that he could once again watch the other regions confront each other, Jabari naturally chose to remain a bystander.

"Hmph!"

MacLeod snorted, his gaze shifting directly from the two men to land on Baili Xueyuan.

He didn’t speak. The strange sound of grinding metal echoed from his body once more as steam billowed around him.

Baili Xueyuan’s eyes narrowed slightly. She sensed an immense threat emanating from MacLeod.

Compared to their last encounter, the Grand Knight Commander had grown even stronger.

Baili Xueyuan, on the other hand, was constrained by the growth limitations of her Blood Robe Profession, making it difficult for her to break through the barrier to Tier Five for the time being.

If they were to truly fight now, Baili Xueyuan and MacLeod would be evenly matched.

But factoring in the existence of the Sword in the Stone, it would be very difficult for Baili Xueyuan to defeat MacLeod.

The light and shadows around Baili Xueyuan distorted for an instant.

Though onlookers couldn’t perceive any movement, in the next second, she had vanished from her lounge chair and was standing steadily on the edge of the rooftop, facing MacLeod from across the expanse.

The four of them were positioned in a triangular standoff, and none of them bothered to hide their intentions, openly exposing themselves to any and all observers.

The steam billowed to its peak, yet MacLeod did not strike.

He simply turned, walked toward the edge of the rooftop, and stepped out.

His feet trod on the air as if it were solid ground, and he descended step by step, as if walking down a flight of stairs.

As he walked, MacLeod sneered, "The Pharmacy 3.0 era? What a ridiculous notion. If your researchers are truly capable, I hope they can prove it to the world at tomorrow’s conference. As for now? It’s nothing but empty words."

His voice wasn’t loud, but everyone heard him clearly.

The three Tier Four Peak experts stood at the edge of the rooftop, watching him descend step by step.

Jabari and Carl both wore expressions of mock regret. They each shook their heads, then departed using their own respective means.

Only Baili Xueyuan remained, standing at the edge of the rooftop with a frown.

"This is so damn annoying..." Baili Xueyuan muttered to herself.

Getting provoked for so long by that pox-ridden European king, MacLeod, only for a fight to not even break out in the end—it left Baili Xueyuan feeling extremely frustrated.

But her official mission this time was to "maintain the safety and stability around the S-Class Pharmacy Society Mansion," so she couldn’t be the one to attack first.

Once that fuse was lit, the scale of the ensuing battle would be far beyond Baili Xueyuan’s control.

Baili Xueyuan stared intently at the Gray Knight, who continued his step-by-step descent, capturing everyone’s attention.

When MacLeod reached the height of the S-Class Pharmacy Society Mansion’s 66th floor, he abruptly stopped.

He turned to face the mansion.

The mansion’s exterior was encased in glass. Only a single layer of it separated MacLeod from the Circular Experimental Field.

This glass was treated with holographic Mimicry, making it impossible to see inside from the outside.

However, among the researchers who had just been taking a group photo, someone happened to spot MacLeod.

"Why is there someone standing outside the building?"

At this, all the researchers turned their gazes outward.

Lin Qi and Liu Xuan were standing together, and they too looked outside.

Others might not recognize MacLeod’s face, but Lin Qi, who had been observing everything through his Spiritual Vision, knew exactly who this person was.

Although Lin Qi’s face remained expressionless, he was on high alert internally.

’If this Grand Knight Commander strikes now, can Baili Xueyuan stop him?’

’Comparing the distances, MacLeod is clearly closer to us!’

MacLeod seemed intent on making a show of force.

A power unique to a Tier Four Extraordinary Professional began to quietly emanate from him.

The Knight’s Will Badge!

Life Towards Death!

Before "life," there was a dense aura of "death."

Lin Qi saw it all clearly through his Spiritual Vision and subconsciously prepared to use his Spiritual Power to protect Liu Xuan.