"Everyone..."
Commander Lu Ming's voice suddenly rang out from the hall, and everyone fell silent, looking at him with respect.
"Our new brother Black Tiger is certainly no ordinary person. It is a blessing for our base to have him here... Therefore, I have decided to grant him certain status and rights. What do you all think?"
Upon hearing this, half of the people remained silent, while the other half whispered among themselves.
"Commander, this isn't quite right... Suddenly granting a newcomer such a high position and authority seems rather unprofessional."
"Yes, yes, although you said he helped us, we didn't see it with our own eyes... Of course, it's not that I don't trust you, but... perhaps it's just a coincidence? What if those things weren't actually targeting us, but were just heading in the same direction as our base?"
"Yes, isn't this too hasty..."
"Commander, please reconsider!"
Please think it over!
...
Hearing what everyone said, Lu Ming was stunned for a moment, seemingly not expecting so many people to voice their objections.
However, his stunned silence lasted only a moment before he chuckled and said to the crowd:
"Don't be in such a hurry, let me finish... Besides, I haven't even said what status or rights I'm giving him yet, and you're already so quick to reject it?"
Everyone remained silent.
Lu Ming waved to Black Tiger, signaling him to come over.
As Black Tiger approached, he whispered to him:
“Brother Black Tiger, I know you’re definitely not one of us. You must have many secrets…”
Seeing the sudden sharpness in Black Tiger's eyes, Lu Ming quickly clarified his thoughts:
"Don't misunderstand, I'm not trying to pry into your privacy... You must have abilities that ordinary people don't have, like... special abilities? Hey, don't rush to deny it. Just now you suddenly left and suddenly reappeared, that speed is not something a human can achieve, but I'm sure you're human, so there's only one possibility, you're a special human with special abilities!"
Black Tiger was embarrassed, unsure how to explain the existence of spiritual cultivators to him... However, based on his understanding of special abilities, it seemed to be similar...
Thinking of this, he asked:
What are you trying to say?
"I think……"
"Gentlemen—"
"I hereby declare that this Black Tiger brother's status will henceforth be second only to mine!"
These words shocked not only the people below, but also Black Tiger.
"What are you doing..."
"Shh..."
Lu Ming gestured for Black Tiger to be quiet, then looked at the increasingly restless crowd and continued:
"Please calm down, everyone. I haven't finished speaking yet... The reason I've given this brother this title is not because he can issue any orders to you like I can. You must always show him respect. If any other species are detected descending around our base, then—everyone must obey his commands! At that time, his status will be above mine, and you must not disobey him!"
"this……"
Everyone was confused.
"Commander, you mean...we're entrusting our lives to such a rookie?"
"Yes, Commander, if he can't prove he's truly capable of accepting that role, we won't be convinced!"
"Yes! Let him prove it!"
"Let him prove it!"
...
"Everyone... Brother Black Tiger really has the ability to protect you all, you..."
"Commander, stop talking. If you want us to acknowledge him, he has to demonstrate abilities that will earn our respect!"
"Black Tiger, what makes you different? What makes the Commander value you so much?"
...
"Brother Black Tiger, look at this..."
Lu Ming looked at Black Tiger with a helpless expression, a mixture of caution and anticipation.
To be honest, the original Black Tiger would never have accepted such moral blackmail, but now that he's living under someone else's roof and has nowhere else to go, he has no choice but to stay here and act as their "guest advisor" and "strategist"...
"Cough cough."
He cleared his throat and took a small step forward.
The crowd instantly stopped their commotion and stared at him curiously, wondering what he was going to do next.
Black Tiger didn't speak, but proved himself through his actions—
"Oh my god—am I seeing things? What's that in his hand?"
"flame?"
"No way. Aren't flames usually orange-red? I've never seen green flames, and... didn't you see that they were coming from his palm? If it's fire, who can hold it up with just their palm?"
"That's right, even magic couldn't do that. This is no longer just a visual illusion!"
"Could it be... that he's really extraordinary?"
"That's why the commander..."
Despite the shock of the crowd, Black Tiger remained unmoved.
This is simply the release of spiritual energy. He is now a Spirit Emperor, so the color of his spiritual energy is naturally green.
Unexpectedly, in the eyes of these ordinary people, he had become a mysterious and powerful being...
That's fine, it saves me some trouble.
Black Tiger was initially worried about how to let them know his power without damaging the equipment and facilities here, but now it seems that he doesn't need to do anything anymore, as everyone is already extremely shocked.
Lu Ming was quite satisfied, thinking that was the end of it, when suddenly another voice rang out:
"What can such a colored blob prove?"
Upon hearing this, the previously wavering crowd immediately switched sides and echoed his sentiments:
"Exactly, exactly. I don't know what tricks he's playing to make us believe him so easily. It's too gullible, isn't it?"
Upon hearing this, Black Tiger chuckled:
"What do you intend to do?"
"Of course, we need to show our true abilities, the kind that will convince us!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he noticed that the way everyone was looking at him was strange, so he asked curiously:
Why are you all staring at me like that? Is there something on my face?
The crowd remained silent, staring at him in astonishment, some even rubbing their eyes incessantly.
"Why did I ask you that?! Why are you all staring at me like that?! Did I say something wrong?"
The man still looked puzzled, completely unaware of what had happened to him...
Everyone shook their heads repeatedly. Finally, someone spoke up to him:
"You only have a head left..."
"??!"
Upon hearing this, the man looked completely bewildered, not understanding what the others were talking about.
"You...you...look down..."
Although the man was puzzled, he still looked down.
He should have looked away; what he saw terrified him.
"ah--"
A gasp escaped his lips, echoing throughout the hall.
"Where...where is my body?"
He was utterly astonished.
Below my head, there was nothing but the floor!
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