They all call me Great Master

In Elta Square, the 'Gifted Ones' were horrified and puzzled.

Merely possessing 'Talents,' but not yet genuinely realizing them, they could not comprehend the scene before them, while those who had stepped into the 'Mystic Side' felt the sweat in their palms.

Entrants!

Was this the might of an Entrant?

They looked at the slowly walking 'Spirit Medium', Arthur Kredos, with doubt and fascination.

Including the Xi Jin brothers.

But soon, the three pirate brothers cracked a smile.

Excitement!

What could be more thrilling than hunting an Entrant?

Naturally, an injured Entrant!

An injured Entrant was a rare opportunity for the trio—who had inherited some of the 'Pirate King' Edward's legacy and had stepped into the 'Mystic Side' through the ritual 'Pirate's Blood,' requiring them to plunder continuously: wealth, women, power, to further their advancement through 'Pirate's Blood.'

Over the past decade, their acts of plunder had already pushed 'Pirate's Blood' ritual to the limit of the 'Arcana Level.'

Just one more grand act of plunder was needed to smoothly promote them to the 'Great Arcana Level.'

As to why they dared to challenge an 'Entrant' when they were just at the 'Arcana Level'?

Besides being at the peak of the 'Arcana Level,' it was because those elevated by 'Pirate's Blood' on the 'Mystic Side' could 'Resonate' and 'Amplify.'

This was the unique aspect of 'Pirate's Blood,' allowing the strength of the other two to be concentrated onto one person, harnessing their combined power of two hundred percent.

This was also the secret behind their ability to constantly plunder seemingly more formidable fleets on the high seas and come out successful every time.

When their powers 'Resonated' in one person, the ensuing 'Amplification' could push the resonated individual to the brink of the 'Great Arcana Level.'

When facing an Entrant who was severely injured.

The limit of the 'Great Arcana Level' was not without a fighting chance.

As for how they were so certain Arthur was injured?

They certainly didn't trust the intelligence provided by their collaborators.

They trusted their eyes more.

Arthur, in front of them, emitted an astonishing presence, but when compared to other 'Entrants' they had encountered before, there was a hint of 'instability'—it was clear that Arthur had indeed been injured.

Only an injured 'Entrant' would look like this.

The three brothers exchanged glances.

Eventually, the eldest of the Xi Jin brothers stepped forward and made his way towards Arthur.

At this scene, the attention of everyone else in Elta Square was immediately drawn.

Especially the 'Gifted Ones,' who couldn't understand why this man would dare to challenge such a formidable 'Spirit Medium.'

The remaining 'Mystic Side Persons,' although surprised, showed expressions eager for the spectacle.

What about ordinary people?

There weren't many ordinary people in Elta Square at the moment.

The moment Arthur appeared, those ordinary people all fainted.

The guards of Earl of South Los had taken them all away.

There would inevitably be an infusion of memories.

False memories?

Unimportant!

For ordinary people, knowing too much was not good; in contrast, being aware of only what they should know would make them happier.

Of course, if they didn't want the happiness arranged by others, then they should resist.

Like swifts facing the storm head-on.

Unfortunately, such people were too few.

So few as to be negligible.

Most of the time, people are willing to talk but never to take action, no matter how many millions of words they say.

Even Arthur was the same.

If he could live a tranquil life, Arthur would not be scheming and struggling so much.

He would willingly be someone's dog. Alas, they didn't want him.

They didn't want him, and they even wanted to kill him for his flesh.

Then don't blame him for sharpening his claws and fangs, ready to taste those guys.

Watching the leader of the Xi Jin brothers approaching, Arthur identified the man as a pirate at first glance, the small ornaments and the condition of his skin made the man's identity quite easy to recognize.

As a result, he could most likely discern that the ritual they had chosen was "Pirate's Blood".

This ritual, originating from the "Pirate King" Edward, is the most commonly selected by pirates on the Mystic Side.

Compared to other rituals, "Pirate's Blood" is not only simple but also requires only soaking in rum, belting out the "Pirate's Song", and then, before all the fresh blood has drained, finding the hidden gold coin in a box filled with stones using the hand that had been cut.

No complex or hard-to-find base materials are needed, just a ship adrift on the sea will do.

Moreover, the effects of "Pirate's Blood" are extremely rapid, as long as constant plundering keeps the spirituality pleased, one can quickly rise through the ranks.

Why did Arthur know this so clearly?

Because of William.

After encountering the Mystic Side, William, given his pirate origins, paid particular attention to the Mystic Side of piracy.

And why didn't William choose "Pirate's Blood"?

Pros and cons!

While growing rapidly, pirates who chose "Pirate's Blood" for their ritual would indeed grow physically stronger and could control their ships at will, without the need for more sailors, navigating and manipulating sails, rigging, cannons, and so on by mere thought.

But they lacked a substantial number of secret techniques.

And once they left their ship, the combat power of pirates who chose "Pirate's Blood" would plummet drastically.

Why was Edward able to become the Pirate King in the first place?

Wasn't it because of the "White Crow"?

Without a legendary warship as his steed, the highly ambitious William at the time wouldn't have chosen "Pirate's Blood".

However, owing to his background, his collection of "Pirate's Blood" ritual materials was quite comprehensive.

Therefore, Arthur was very clear about the intentions of the three pirates before him.

It was nothing more than "resonance" and "amplification", then using their Physique to overpower him.

If they had been other Mystic Side Persons, Arthur might have hesitated, worrying about whether they possessed some secret technique, considering whether he needed to engage them at close quarters.

But three pirates who had performed the "Pirate's Blood" ritual.

And, pirates who had come ashore, no less.

Arthur's expression remained unchanged as he continued to walk forward at a leisurely pace.

Seeing Arthur's unwavering approach, joy flickered across the eyes of the eldest Xi Jin brother.

Perfect!

He had chosen their strongest suit, Physique!

Then...

Die!
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Murderous intent surfaced within him, his face twisted with ferocity.

The eldest of the Xi Jin brothers collided straight with Arthur.

It wasn't a head-on collision, however.

But a clash of shoulder against shoulder.

Bang!

In the muffled sound, the face of the eldest Xi Jin brother, twisted with ferocity, suddenly changed, as an overpowering force from the point of impact coursed through him.

Thud, thud, thud!

The leader of the Xi Jin brothers was forced to retreat step by step until he was caught by his two younger brothers, who stopped his backward momentum.

"Resonance!"

The eldest Xi Jin brother shouted, and his two brothers immediately stood behind him, placing their palms on his shoulders.

Watching this scene, Arthur silently removed the glove from his right hand.

The young Spirit Medium lightly flicked at the spot he had just been hit.

Dust, of course, was nonexistent.

But,

Misfortune was indeed present!

It, leads to death!