Listening to Wang Qianfeng's words, Wang Lan's expression relaxed; it was not far off from what he had anticipated. Ever since the Thunder Attribute appeared on his attribute panel, Wang Lan felt that using the Thunder Attribute was not much different from using the Fire Attribute. Concluding that both were at thirty-five percent seemed perfectly reasonable.

If Wang Qianfeng knew about this, he would think to himself, reasonable, my ass!

To say there was a problem with the attribute detector was illogical. Was there any reason that the ones at the Star Martial Hall and the Tianjian Bureau would malfunction simultaneously? If the attribute detector wasn't the problem, then where did his Thunder Attribute come from? Did he cultivate it himself? But even if he did, how did he cultivate his secondary attribute to be exactly the same proportion as his primary one?

Wang Qianfeng stared at Wang Lan for a long time. "When did you cultivate the Thunder Attribute?"

"I... don't know... Maybe I'm a bit special. The Thunder Attribute might be a hidden one that suddenly manifested."

"Perform your Thunder Snake," he commanded.

Wang Qianfeng had already given up hope on this demon, so he didn't continue to delve into how Wang Lan had suddenly acquired the Thunder Attribute. If he kept digging, the only answer he might get would be "God's arrangement."

Arriving at the Star Martial Arts Testing Field, under the monitoring of numerous unnamed devices, Wang Lan mobilized his Star Power. Instantly, arcs of electricity began to flow around his body.

An arc of electricity suddenly appeared in his palm and then shot out in the direction of his hand. The Thunder Snake traced a serpentine path through the air before striking the erected target.

BOOM—

"Fifty energy points—"

It was nearly the same energy value as that monitored by the PS armor at Wang Lan's home.

"Activation time was a little over one second but less than two; he's extremely proficient. The serpentine trajectory of the Thunder Snake indicated a high degree of control over the Thunder Attribute... How many Thunder Snakes can you launch simultaneously?"

"Two. I'm only at the Star Shine Stage and don't have enough Star Power. Two Thunder Snakes is already my limit," Wang Lan earnestly replied.

You're actually aware that you're at the Star Shine Stage! Wang Qianfeng's face remained expressionless, but deep inside, he was roaring. Cultivating a secondary attribute—is that something you, a mere Star Shine Stage practitioner, should be doing?

After a long moment, Wang Qianfeng sighed deeply. "To what extent have you grasped Thunder Activity?"

"Right now, all I know is that Thunder Activity involves mingling the Thunder Attribute Star Power with the body's cells. The purpose is to stimulate them, activating nerves, muscles, and epidermal tissues at the cellular level."

"Hmm!" Wang Qianfeng nodded, took out his phone, and made a call. "MingXue, are you free right now? Wang Lan is having some issues with his cultivation and needs your assistance."

Then, Wang Qianfeng led Wang Lan out of Building R of the testing center. By the third training field, they saw He MingXue, dressed in a black military uniform and chewing on a toothpick, walking toward them.

"Wang Lan, what kind of cultivation issue requires you to go through Wang to find me? Can't you contact me directly? Don't tell me you don't have my phone number."

"Wang Lan is researching Thunder Activity; I can't help with that," Wang Qianfeng said.

"Thunder Activity, huh... That's a hurdle for Thunder Attribute Star Martial Warriors, one that could halt their progress for life if they can't overcome it... Wait, Thunder Activity? Isn't that a concern for Thunder Attribute Star Martial Warriors?" He MingXue looked at Wang Qianfeng, baffled.

"Don't look at me like that. If you have any questions, ask that demon. He's cultivated a second attribute."

"Wang, you can't be serious with a joke like that, can you?"

"Do you think I'd joke with you?"

"Wang Lan, demonstrate it," He MingXue said.

SIZZLE SIZZLE SIZZLE—

The moment Wang Qianfeng finished speaking, dense electric arcs began to dance around Wang Lan. Just to prove he could perform a Thunder Attribute Star Martial Skill, there was no need to actually deploy the Thunder Snake; the surrounding electric arcs were proof enough.

Watching the electric arcs winding around Wang Lan, as if he had donned a coat made of electricity, He MingXue's expression grew increasingly exaggerated, almost perverse.

The devil within him egged him on relentlessly: Kill this demon! He's so damn infuriating, so damn demoralizing!

"What do you think? Any thoughts?"

"Forget it... I'm used to it by now. Just tell me, what's the problem?"

"Wang Lan plans to use the backlog of death row inmates at the Bureau to complete his research and experimentation on Thunder Activity. Testing it on himself would be too dangerous," Wang Qianfeng said solemnly.

He MingXue suddenly looked at Wang Lan seriously. "How could you come up with such an idea?"

I just wanted to accumulate some skill points; how did I inadvertently take such a twisted path... This is too hard, Wang Lan thought, close to breaking down.

"Director He, don't look at me like that. I only came up with this idea after seeing the Bureau post an execution task yesterday. It's just recycling waste. If you think it's immoral, I might as well buy some rabbits instead."

"Really? Then there's no problem," He MingXue said casually.

He MingXue wasn't opposed to using those who deserved death for Star Martial Skill research. What alarmed him was the idea that Wang Lan would consider using live subjects for experiments without any prompting. However, given the premise of an execution task for death row inmates, Wang Lan's idea of "recycling waste" seemed quite sensible.

"Do you understand the principle of Thunder Activity now?"

"I do."

"Good. Here, let me first let you feel the state of Thunder Activity; this can save you from taking detours." As he spoke, He MingXue placed a hand on Wang Lan's shoulder.

A current instantly traveled from He MingXue's palm into Wang Lan's body.

What entered Wang Lan's body was not Star Power, but fine strands of electricity—a micro-current invasion attainable only through extreme control over Thunder Attribute Star Martial Skills.

Countless tiny, particle-like currents swiftly surged into every cell in Wang Lan's body. Each cell seemed to be activated, bursting with strong vitality.

This was the state of Thunder Activity. After Wang Lan had initiated Thunder Activity yesterday, how could that feeling be described? He felt as light as a swallow in the clouds, an exhilarating sense of a heavy burden lifted.

"Wang Lan, remember this sensation. The current for Thunder Activity must not be too strong, as it will damage the cells. Nor can it be too weak, as that would fail to activate them. The ideal Thunder Activity is when every cell in your body feels light and joyful, as if all of them are being massaged by the current."

Having said that, He MingXue released Wang Lan's shoulder, and the state of Thunder Activity vanished in an instant.

"While Thunder Activity is very powerful, its consumption is also extremely terrifying. To complete this technique, two requirements must be met. The first is physical strength. Even with a perfect proportion of thunder stimulation, it's still a potent dose for the cells. If the physical body isn't strong enough, frequent use will overdraw the cells' lifespan.

"So, after you've mastered Thunder Activity, you must build a powerful physique. Moreover, Thunder Activity greatly depletes Star Power. Even I can only maintain it for up to twenty minutes in that state. Thunder Activity is a skill typically mastered by those at the Star Cloud Stage. I've seen most Star Martial Warriors at the Star Cloud Stage maintain Thunder Activity for no more than three minutes. As for you... you're only at the Star Shine Stage, so... Wait, I don't think I've ever seen anyone at the Star Shine Stage master Thunder Activity."

Under He MingXue's caring guidance, Wang Lan was taken to the Tianjian Bureau's detention center.

Putting on a snow-white uniform and donning the Death God Mask, Wang Lan became an executioner.

The first prisoner was escorted over. "Xu Mingyi, male, forty-two years old, former captain of an East Sea Pioneer Team. During a pioneering expedition, he led his team to hunt down fellow pioneers, successively plotted the deaths of twelve Pioneer Teams, resulting in one hundred and six fatalities. The evidence is conclusive. Sentenced to capital punishment by the Star Martial Judgement Place. Execute!"

This was a robust man, bare-chested with a full beard, his ferocious triangular eyes glaring at Wang Lan. "Hmph! Hunting down Pioneer Teams is nothing. I was just unlucky enough to accidentally slaughter some highborn young master. Otherwise, who would care about this? Who would bother?"

Wang Lan, with an expressionless face, extended his hand and pressed it against the man's forehead.

CRACKLE—

An electric arc exploded in Wang Lan's hand, and the brutal current instantly invaded the man's mind, destroying his brain. Wang Lan had his own reasons for carrying out the execution; he believed the greatest mercy for the condemned was to minimize their suffering.

"Reward for Slaying Higher-Level Target: 500 Experience Points, 20 Skill Points."

"Er... I might have used a bit too much force," Wang Lan said, turning to He MingXue with a smile.

"No worries, take your time. The Thunder Attribute isn't easy to control. Come on, next one..."

Five Star Cloud Stage scoundrels were brought out, one after another, each with different crimes. Some had hunted comrades for resources, others embezzled Soul Beads, and some had completely fallen, sinking into the mafia. In short, none of them deserved to live.

Initially, I hesitated, silently apologizing in my heart before each execution, Wang Lan thought. But as it went on... dammit, I can't let you die so easily! Hell, raping a young girl? Slaughtering a village?

These kinds of cases definitely aren't fit for public announcement. If the common people knew that it wasn't Exotic Beasts committing village massacres, but the Star Martial Warriors they regarded as their protectors, what kind of backlash would that incite?

A beast like you... even if I char you crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, I should still leave you with a breath of life, Wang Lan resolved.

Agonized screams tore through the sky. The prison guards escorting prisoners to the execution ground began to look at Wang Lan with increasingly disturbed expressions. This man is ruthless, they thought.

The initial executions were just a warm-up, but as it progressed, the way those death row inmates died grew increasingly gruesome. Some were electrocuted until their flesh was mangled and they writhed on the ground, still alive, convulsing. The pleading in the prisoners' eyes seemed to pierce one's very soul.

The guards could clearly sense the plea in their eyes: Give me a quick death! This is too painful!

CRACKLE—

As electricity coursed through him, the prisoner immediately fell to his knees. He opened his mouth to the sky as if to scream, but the arcs paralyzed his vocal cords, rendering him unable to make a sound.

Suddenly, more and more electric arcs converged in the prisoner's mouth, as if he had swallowed a lit lightbulb.

AAH—

With a bloodcurdling scream, a Thunder Snake erupted from the prisoner's mouth, shooting straight into the sky.

Witnessing this, the beer can in He MingXue's hand burst, and he stared at Wang Lan, dumbfounded, his face a mask of utter disbelief.

He MingXue thought, Aren't you supposed to be practicing Thunder Activity? What kind of game is this?

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