The Black Rock Inscription

The second supernatural path is called [Martial Way].

It is a completely different discipline from the martial arts and combat techniques that currently exist on Earth.

The accumulation of knowledge from traditional Chinese medicine meridians...

The routines of national martial arts...

These provide no help whatsoever when cultivating the Martial Way.

The [Martial Way] involves using inscriptions from an alien civilization to calculate blood essence nodes, open acupoints within the body, accumulate bio-energy, and convert it into inner energy.

To accumulate more inner energy, one must consume large amounts of food to replenish nutrients.

Carbohydrates, vitamins, proteins, and fats all need to be supplemented in excess.

Otherwise, Martial Way practitioners easily become emaciated, with nothing but skin and bones.

During the time after receiving the invitation from Caolu Academy, Ma Ran had not been idle.

Before his rebirth, he had already calculated all of his acupoints, and the process was deeply imprinted in his memory, impossible to forget.

After receiving the [Demon of Scholars] medal, Ma Ran immediately began cultivating inner energy.

This is why his appetite is astonishingly large.

The Martial Way, a supernatural path that adheres to the law of conservation of mass-energy, sounds quite scientific. It also allows one to follow a clear path, step by step, gradually transforming oneself and enhancing attributes such as physique, strength, and agility to become a powerful individual.

However!

Compared to superpower awakeners, who must pay a certain price, the upper limit of the Martial Way...

Is very low!

The Martial Way Nine Stages, when cultivated to its peak, can be called Grandmaster.

Yet, these so-called "Grandmasters" are mere fodder in front of alien invaders, the type that would be instantly killed.

But now, things are different...

Ma Ran can use his [Acting] ability to gradually improve this most suitable supernatural path for widespread adoption!

The walls of the student dormitory were constructed with sound-absorbing materials during renovation, providing excellent soundproofing.

After a dreamless sleep, Ma Ran woke up precisely at six o'clock.

Just as he finished washing up and put on the uniform issued by Caolu Academy, his door was gently knocked.

Opening the door, Wan Haihao stood at the entrance, his face haggard and his eyes bloodshot, waiting patiently.

"Let's go, let's go eat breakfast together."

Wan Haihao scratched his head, his spirit abnormally agitated. "If I don't eat something soon and replenish my nutrients, I feel like I'm going to drop dead from exhaustion."

Ma Ran closed the door and walked with the senior student towards the cafeteria.

"Didn't sleep well?"

"Not at all!"

Wan Haihao gave a wry smile. "The topics you and Xiao Ming discussed yesterday were still a bit too stimulating for me."

"I kept thinking..."

"If superpowers truly exist, what will this world become in the future?"

"The more I thought about it, the more excited I got, and I couldn't fall asleep at all..."

Ma Ran pondered for a moment and said, "Don't overthink it. This is a good thing."

It truly was a good thing.

The more powerful the abilities mastered by humanity, the less impact society would suffer and the fewer casualties there would be when calamities struck.

The Caolu Academy complex was built upon the Gulunzhong scenic area, expanded on an open space three hundred meters to its northwest. It was grand in scale, magnificent in appearance, beautiful in form, and dignified in bearing.

Neat yet not rigid, ornate yet not delicate, expansive yet not ostentatious, ancient yet vibrant.

After the meal, the new members of Caolu Academy were gathered and led into a brick and tile building with a plaque reading "Lecture Hall."

In the center of the lecture hall, a tombstone-like object was covered with a black cloth made of an unknown material.

"What kind of fabric is this? It looks like it's in a state of coexisting liquid and solid..."

"I really want to touch it, but I don't dare. I'm afraid I'll break it and won't be able to afford to replace it."

"Coward."

"If you're so brave, why don't you go ahead?"

"..."

While others were discussing the black cloth material, Ma Ran was looking around.

He counted them roughly; there were forty-eight people in total.

One more name was recorded in the encrypted files—Ma Ran himself.

Clearly, the butterfly effect also had to follow basic principles.

It wouldn't happen without reason.

The elder who personally delivered the invitation letters was the one presiding over the "Initiation Ceremony."

Just like before, he wore reading glasses, a Zhongshan suit, and his hair was meticulously combed.

"Hello, everyone."

"I am Huang Weiguo, the head of Caolu Academy."

"You can call me Director Huang, or Old Huang."

Although he was old, his complexion was ruddy, his posture was upright, his voice was loud, and he was full of vigor, showing no signs of age. "I know that everyone here is very curious."

"What kind of organization is Caolu Academy?"

"What is its purpose?"

"Now, I can tell you clearly."

"Extraterrestrial life exists!"

"Superpowers also exist!"

Director Huang paused, his tone firm. "The mission of Caolu Academy is to cultivate top talents who have mastered supernatural powers and are dedicated to safeguarding the nation and protecting Earth's civilization!"

As his words fell, the lecture hall fell silent.

The few students who had been whispering stopped their hushed conversations and stared blankly at Director Huang.

"Academies like Fulan, Yingchuan, and Qinglian are already ahead of us."

"As the first batch of members of Caolu Academy, I hope you will all urge each other on and progress together!"

With that, Director Huang stepped back several paces and stood by the entrance of the lecture hall.

Two young men in military uniforms quickly entered the hall and removed the black cloth.

A pitch-black stone tablet, two meters high, one point three meters wide, and half a meter thick, appeared before everyone.

A wave of cold air swept towards them, causing the temperature in the lecture hall to drop by more than ten degrees instantly.

The stone tablet's surface was smooth, like an antique artifact that had been handled for many years, emitting a faint glow.

At first glance, there were no lines on the stone tablet, but with a slight focus, strange patterns immediately appeared in one's mind.

"This is the first carrier of supernatural abilities that our Caolu Academy possesses."

Director Huang took a deep breath and said, "Observe, think, understand, comprehend, research, and decipher."

"Then..."

"Practice!"

"Through this inscription, calculate the positions of your own acupoints, nurture your inner energy, and embark on the path of martial arts cultivation."

"For you, it is safe and controllable."

"Seize this hard-won opportunity!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Dong Huaiming, an enthusiastic superpower enthusiast sitting to Ma Ran's left, immediately raised his hand to ask, "Why not let those renowned scholars and professors study it?"

When he first raised his hand, Xiao Ming was trembling with excitement.

Others might have felt curiosity and anticipation, but for him, this was a dream within reach!

As he spoke, Dong Huaiming's agitated emotions gradually calmed down, and his tone returned to normal. "No matter how you think about it, those people are much more reliable than us, right?"

"The information on this stone tablet looks like gibberish. It knows me, but I don't know it!"

Hearing this, Director Huang shook his head with a wry smile. "You kids are ungrateful."

"This inscription is covered by a layer of constantly evolving electromagnetic waves and radiation film."

"Older people, after staring at it for a few minutes, will experience dizziness, tinnitus, and nosebleeds. In the long run, it can even cause irreversible damage."

"However, please rest assured!"

"These fluctuations will not cause any negative effects on young people under thirty. In fact, they can even invigorate you, make your cells more vital, and your thinking more agile."

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