Chapter 588 - 359: Tier Four Limit? Master Ma’s Terrifying Combat Power

Chapter 588: Chapter 359: Tier Four Limit? Master Ma’s Terrifying Combat Power

After slamming Master Ma to the ground, MacLeod didn’t hesitate for a second. He had a feeling the man was about to run!

Otherwise, a Tier Four, Third Stage Extraordinary Professional, even if completely outmatched in terms of raw stats, shouldn’t have been blasted into the ground in a single blow.

That Prosthetic Body equipped with thrusters wasn’t just for show.

’Jump out, talk trash, and then try to run?’

’As if I’d let him have it that easy!’

Besides, this piece of trash had ruined his plan, drawing the attention of numerous third-party factions away from the Eastern Alliance and onto himself.

If he didn’t kill him, all of MacLeod’s previous efforts would have been for nothing.

Steam vented from his body—a special effect built into MacLeod’s Prosthetic Body.

The steam didn’t boost his combat power or serve to dissipate heat; it was purely for adding a bit of flair to MacLeod’s movements.

The steam showcased the ancient heritage of the European Administrative Region and, more importantly, symbolized the personal authority of MacLeod—Chief of the Round Table Conference, Grand Knight Commander, and the Gray Knight.

The thrusters flared, and MacLeod accelerated even faster than Master Ma, heading in the direction he had fallen.

No one noticed Baili Xueyuan hovering in mid-air outside the 66th floor of the S-Class Pharmacy Society Mansion, a complex expression in her eyes.

Others might not recognize Master Ma, but how could she not?

’So that Dead Ghost hadn’t been joking just now. He was really going to give MacLeod a beating.’

Baili Xueyuan subconsciously flexed her wrists a few times.

’Looks like I’ll have to reward that Dead Ghost properly after this.’

’As for worrying about that Dead Ghost’s safety?’

’Give me a break. Others might not know Master Ma’s strength, but how could I not?’

’If that Dead Ghost didn’t have such severe psychological trauma, his power would have been enough to secure a position in the Eastern Alliance on par with my own.’

Baili Xueyuan just watched quietly.

Below, dust kicked up, obscuring the view.

But in a Tier Four battle, one could get a good sense of the outcome just by observing the fluctuations in the strength of their Will Power.

Baili Xueyuan wasn’t the only one observing. The two major T0-level Mercenary Corps nearby both had Tier Four Extraordinaries present.

The two Mercenary Corps were in constant communication through their respective channels.

"Highest-Level Mercenary Corps? What’s their background? Where’s the intel department’s report?"

"Found it. Historically, their highest rank was T2, but they’re currently only T3."

"T3? What kind of T3 Mercenary Corps has a Tier Four this strong? Are you kidding me?"

"Forget it. Can you find out what mission they took? It can’t be to assassinate MacLeod, right? Even our Holy Relic Legion would have a hard time killing the Gray Knight when he’s carrying the Sword in the Stone."

"No idea. This Mercenary Corps has incredible cyber warfare capabilities. I just spoke with someone from the Defender of Freedom. According to intel from the Black Market, some people suspect this corps has backing from the Cyber Network Company."

"Cyber Network Company? No wonder. So they’re backed by a top-tier Intercontinental Giant Corporation. But what kind of grudge would the Cyber Network Company have with the Gray Knight?"

Everyone was puzzled by Master Ma’s motives.

Why suddenly attack the Gray Knight?

And to do it by dispatching a Tier Four, Third Stage Extraordinary?

The only reason this wasn’t a suicide mission was that the Gray Knight hadn’t used his full strength yet.

But no one was a fool. They understood this powerful Extraordinary wasn’t on a suicide mission. Since he dared to attack MacLeod, he must have an ace up his sleeve.

In that case... they would wait and see how things developed!

As for their Mercenary Corps’ mission?

The mission was to probe the Eastern Alliance, not to launch an attack. The price would have been different otherwise.

They had already done what they were paid to do.

Now, it was time to observe. They also wanted to see what kind of power the legendary Gray Knight truly possessed.

...

Inside the underground pipes, Master Ma stood perfectly steady, showing no sign of injury.

Lin Qi could see this display crystal clear using his Spiritual Vision.

He saw powerful Will Power swirling around Master Ma’s body. And what’s more...

’After being attacked by the Grand Knight Commander, Master Ma’s Will Power has faintly grown stronger. What kind of strange Martial Arts Will is this?’

Lin Qi had a deep understanding of the Martial Artist profession, having previously used Decomposition Mimicry on a Tier Three Martial Artist.

Like most professions, Will Power was the primary tool for a Martial Artist after reaching Tier Four.

But unlike a Knight Professional, a Martial Artist’s Will Power was not singular. It wasn’t restricted by a "Will Badge," making it more flexible to use.

Furthermore, through the application of a ’Martial Art,’ even the same type of Will Power could be used to unleash an incredibly diverse array of powers.

Lin Qi thought to himself, ’Looks like I underestimated Master Ma. Back in Red Fruit City, even if I hadn’t stepped in, Master Ma might have been able to defeat the Matriarch and escape with King Arthur.’

’I acted too soon back then. Master Ma never even got the chance to unleash his full power.’

Lin Qi now had a new understanding of Master Ma’s true combat strength.

His gaze shifted, moving to MacLeod.

He saw that after reaching the surface, MacLeod had suddenly stopped, not rushing into the underground pipes.

Clearly, he had sensed the change in Master Ma’s Will Power.

’This Will Power is very strange...’

Master Ma looked up and shouted at MacLeod from about five or six meters away, "What’s wrong? You sickly degenerate? Too scared to fight your grandpa? In that case, your grandpa is leaving!"

With that, Master Ma turned and walked away, even activating the propulsion mode on his Prosthetic Body.

He barreled recklessly through the underground pipes, covering tens of meters in an instant and vanishing from MacLeod’s line of sight.