Sixth Stage of Inner Qi!

"Scientists still can't explain how the mysterious human aura is produced."

Classmate Xiao Ming transformed into a science popularizer, explaining it eloquently: "The theory of mitotic rays from blood."

"The theory of a composite reaction between surface matter rays and air."

"The theory of human body salinity, water vapor, and high-frequency electric fields."

"The theory of light conduction and meridian systems..."

"There are many speculations!"

"But now, seeing Brother Ran's performance, there's only one thing we can be sure of!"

"People with strong enough vitality truly glow!"

Ma Ran remained silent, just listening quietly.

Perhaps it was because scientific theories were involved, making it easier for the group members to accept.

Perhaps it was due to the credibility accumulated from his previous performances.

With Xiao Ming's assistance, the [Acting] ability reaped another wave of followers, directly feeding back!

Ma Ran noticed that in the blink of an eye, his thirty-third acupoint was filled with continuously growing inner energy and converted into a mature micro-organ!

Then came the thirty-fourth!

Forty-two...

Fifty-five!

Sixty-four!

The overflowing inner energy made Ma Ran feel a powerful force surging wildly within him, his limbs and bones feeling like they were electrified, every cell cheering!

This was an upgrade in life level, an evolution of the individual!

Under the night sky.

Ma Ran subtly removed the illusion created by the You script, yet his body still flickered with fluorescence, brilliant and radiant.

Now, he had truly reached the realm of Sixth Stage of Inner Qi!

What else was there to say?

Xiao Ming was mighty!

The demonstration of Sixth Stage of Inner Qi encountered no obstacles or doubts.

A great success!

"Congratulations!"

"Congratulations!"

Blessings from the academy members echoed in the video chat group.

They had grown accustomed to Ma Ran's rapid advancement.

Those who are one or two steps ahead might be envied.

Those who are a thousand steps ahead are only admired.

Who would compare their savings to Jianlin or Teng?

Ten days of contact with the Black Rock Martial Way, and he had cultivated to the Sixth Stage of Inner Qi!

This advancement speed...

It's unscientific!

But very Ma Ran.

The members of Caolu Academy were already numb.

To them, the name "Ma Ran" had, to some extent, acquired the properties of an adjective.

Having spent time with Ma Ran, everyone had deeply understood just how vast the gap between people could be!

Even among geniuses, there were different levels of superiority!

"You're only a little bit faster than me..."

Su Qiangwei's voice, lacking confidence, could be heard in the chat group: "The limit of the Black Rock Martial Way is only the Ninth Stage, you'll soon have no potential for growth."

"And I will catch up soon!"

A very classic and standard form of self-comfort.

Ma Ran suddenly felt a bit of sympathy for the stubborn girl.

He knew that Su Qiangwei's participation in six rounds of acupoint position calculations every morning had become routine.

Initially, no one thought she could stick with it.

Having experienced it firsthand, everyone knew how difficult it was.

Performing the calculations three times every morning was already the limit of most people's endurance.

As for Su Qiangwei…

She pushed herself to her limit every day, and then surpassed it!

So…

Excluding Ma Ran, her progress speed was faster than anyone else's!

She persisted!

In Ma Ran's opinion, Su Qiangwei's extreme training was also a valid method for strengthening willpower.

This was beneficial for both her cultivation in the Black Rock Martial Way and the improvement of her superpower.

If you sweat more and endure more hardship in normal times, you'll have a greater chance of survival when disaster strikes!

Ma Ran greatly admired this girl.

He decided to offer her some encouragement.

"Su Qiangwei, your approach is correct."

"Considering your growth rate, if you continue to persist, it will likely only take you 116 days to calculate the locations of all your acupoints."

The word "only" was used masterfully.

It was so masterfully used that it almost made Su Qiangwei's mental state explode.

"Even though I deduced all five hundred and twelve acupoints in an hour, and even verified them, it's still quite good for you to achieve this level with your intelligence."

After imagining the latter half of Ma Ran's unsaid words, Su Qiangwei felt a surge of anger well up in her chest, nearly suffocating her in bed.

"Ahhhhhh!"

Su Qiangwei grabbed a handful of her hair: "I must go to Henan tomorrow!"

She decided to copy all the superpowers from Yingchuan Academy.

It would be best to copy some abilities that enhance combat power!

When she returned, she would let that show-off Ma Ran truly feel what the "righteous iron fist of the Face-Slapping Hero" was like!

"Don't be angry!"

Wu Di, who had been silently playing dead in the video chat group, suddenly spoke: "We're all fellow members, there's no need to be angry!"

"Brother Ran doesn't know how to speak well, and sometimes, he easily makes people angry."

"If you can't stand it…"

"Please reflect on yourself and consider why others can tolerate it."

???

[Su Qiangwei has left the video chat group.]

Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!

Su Qiangwei pummeled the brown bear plushie on her bed until it was flattened and misshapen, sending fluff flying throughout the room.

Damn it, why!

Ma Ran's superpower is actually [Brainwashing]?!

It must be true, right?!

He's only been in Gulunzhong for a few days, and he's already gained so many brainless fans. What's going to happen in the future?

If this continues, will Caolu Academy still be her Su Qiangwei's Caolu Academy?

The video chat didn't last long.

Half an hour later, after bidding goodnight, Ma Ran exited the chat group.

"Senior Wan…"

Ma Ran thought of Wan Haihao, who had been silently listening in the chat group without ever speaking, and chuckled: "He really does have psychological issues."

For the script written for his second alias, Senior Wan Haihao was actually a very good starting point.

If everything went smoothly, not only would the persona of his second alias be established, but this senior's psychological problems could also be cured.

Under the night sky, Ma Ran's smile looked somewhat eerie.

He shook his head, pushing the chaotic thoughts to the back of his mind.

The most important thing now was to deal with the monster in the secret archives known as "Nightmare"!

The ferocious being that had rampaged through Area A3 for three days and three nights, turning the entire area into a dead zone!

If Ma Ran hadn't been there, Nightmare would have begun invading the brains of all humans in Area A3 starting tomorrow, manipulating their dreams and killing everyone in silence!

Except for Yang Guangzhao, who had left today due to a temporary mission issued by Yingchuan Academy, everyone in Area A3, whether combat personnel or support staff, had been spared!

All dead!

There were no visible wounds on the bodies of the deceased, not even any signs of pain; their faces always bore a strange smile.

If it hadn't been for a senior from Fulan Academy who happened to be there and got incredibly lucky, directly finding the "Nightmare's" progenitor and perishing with it, thus nipping the seed of disaster in the bud, Earth's civilization would likely have faced extinction long ago!

As Ma Ran strolled through the night, an unfamiliar male voice reached his ears.

"Halt! Don't move!"

"Or I'll shoot!"

Thank you, Chaoyoujiu, for gifting Ma Ran a chicken leg (100)!

Thank you, Honghun Yishi, for the 100 points!

Thank you, book friend ending in 3259, for the 1500 points!

Thank you, Moyu Xingyuan, for the 100 points!

Thank you, book friend ending in 2452, for the 100 points!

Thank you, Summer Insect and Ice Cream, for the 200 points!

Thank you, Shanhua Ran, for the 100 points!

Thanks! (▽)

A new vortex has appeared!

Ah~

The light is coming!

— Update complete!

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See you all tomorrow, friends!

Bye!