Sometimes, a tiny misunderstanding could instead deepen the "friendship" between all sides.
At least in the eyes of certain big shots, the Lamp Flowers shining across several cities at once were Lu Mouren displaying his abilities. This bizarre power might not have been harmful, but it also meant that it could reach an absurd range spanning thousands of kilometers.
Among high-end Professionals, the "range" of an ability was actually a clearer indicator of strength.
And these shining Lamp Flowers themselves...
"Ten years ago? He started laying the groundwork ten years ago? What confidence did he have that Lamp Flowers could spread across the entire world?!"
In the eyes of the big shots, these Lamp Flowers were all his "factors," all part of his arrangements!
"No, it probably wasn't a coincidence. He had already anticipated this world's needs. At the same time, he had the Rebirth Merchant Guild continuously promote and adjust them, using free trade and market demand to spread his factors across the entire world."
"What a cunning youngster. The younger generation is truly formidable. Fortunately, I expressed my goodwill in time..."
In the eyes of many informed people, Lu Mouren was likely an old fox who had been lurking in the depths for years, concealing both his plans and his true strength until the opportunity finally came for him to emerge.
Whether it was competing for this world's resources, status, and territory, or seeking divinity, authority, World Fragments, or even godhood, the time had come to lay their cards on the table and enter the struggle. It was indeed time to surface.
Just like on that Ranking List, two Tier 7 Rule-level beings had already obtained more than two fragments each. And according to the Tier 8 big shots who had fought them, their strength was nowhere near