"Comrade Wan Haihao entrusted us with this journal before setting out."

Seeing the increasing white hair on Ma Ran's forehead, President Sun felt a twinge of sadness for no reason, and his tone became much softer: "Because of his request, our staff has worked overtime to transcribe the text materials of the Third and Fourth Realms of the Seven Vortex Swordsmanship."

"If it's not too much trouble, please hand the original back to him once Comrade Wan Haihao wakes up."

Upon hearing this, Ma Ran nodded slightly: "No problem."

After giving a simple response, he shifted the topic: "What's the opinion of the Supernatural Phenomena Research Institute on the Seven Vortex Swordsmanship?"

Elder Sun was taken aback by the question.

After a long time, he came back to his senses.

What opinion could those folks who stay in the lab, untouched by wind or rain, possibly have?

President Sun held some prejudice against those pure researchers.

In his eyes, members of the academic societies, especially youngsters like Ma Ran, Su Qiangwei, Wan Haihao, and Zhu Hanyi, who fought on the frontlines, had far higher status than the so-called researchers of supernatural phenomena!

If his discourse power could be higher, he would immediately establish the "Civilization Guardian Association" and greatly elevate the status of these warriors.

Defending the homeland and resisting alien invasion requires blood, sweat, and risking lives!

No matter how he thought about it, President Sun felt that this group of people's status should be higher than that of the supernatural phenomenon researchers.

If both were viewed equally...

Even if the warriors had no complaints, he would feel it unfair.

"President Sun."

Ma Ran examined Elder Sun up and down for a while, then suddenly said: "Speaking of which, I also obtained a certificate as a supernatural phenomenon researcher..."

"If possible, I hope you can view the work of mental laborers rationally."

"After all, everyone is striving towards the same goal."

Upon hearing this, President Sun looked at Ma Ran in disbelief, feeling a bit dazed.

This kid, he's simply a prodigy!

He didn't say anything...

Yet just the slight change in expression revealed his true thoughts...

This keen insight into the human heart is terrifying!

"Mm, good child, grandpa listens to you."

President Sun stroked his dry white goatee, then stopped thinking: "The Supernatural Phenomena Research Institute hasn't had the latter part of the Seven Vortex Swordsmanship for too long either."

"It's still like before, being compared with the Inner Qi System and the Superpower System."

"The Victory Stone Superpower System is too mysterious, even that arrogant White Mane alien admitted they couldn't comprehend it, so it holds no reference value for now."

Ma Ran nodded.

So...

The final comparison was made with the Black Rock Martial Arts Inner Qi Cultivation System.

In terms of high-end combat power, the Seven Vortex Swordsmanship currently has an undeniable advantage over Black Rock Martial Arts.

Although Ma Ran is still exploring higher Inner Qi ranks, he hasn't truly achieved results yet.

Besides, Ma Ran is too young, ultimately lacking some experience, and there's not enough time.

Even if everyone believes he can break through the shackles of the Tenth Rank of Inner Qi, but...

Merely ten ranks are not enough!

The gap between Black Rock Martial Arts and the Seven Vortex Swordsmanship is quite significant.

At least Inner Qi Rank Thirteen or Fourteen is needed to be on par with the latter, right?

President Sun also knew that Ma Ran wasn't just talking about the gap in high-end combat power.

"In terms of accessibility, the Inner Qi System has the upper hand."

"In terms of high-end combat power, the potential of Seven Vortex Swordsmanship is greater."

Saying this, President Sun seemed to recall yesterday's sword that cleaved through Demon Mountain and split the firmament.

He nodded his head, as if reciting lyrics, and in a strange tone, chanted: "The divine dragon cuts through the sea, fierce and menacing, drawing a sword as clouds change."

"Occasionally while gambling, the Divine Sword flies, toppling the first peak of Zhongnan."

These two lines were not suddenly remembered.

They are part of the continuation from the lines X9500 once recited to Su Qiangwei.

Perfectly fitting with the performance of Sword Master Lin Qiubai during the Lotus City Demon Mountain battle!

However, the depiction in the poem was only the imagination of predecessors.

Yet Lin Qiubai really shattered the Demon Mountain catastrophe with one sword!

"Ma Ran... with your knowledge accumulation, you should know the meaning of the two lines chanted by the code-named [Optimum] White Mane alien previously."

"In his eyes, Earthlings are not human, but medicine used for alchemy!"

"According to analyses from the General Staff, when he mentioned you and Qiangwei, his tone seemed a bit off."

"After psychological analysis, the inferred result is - in his eyes, you and Qiangwei are very high-ranking, precious medicinal materials!"

"So..."

"Take good care of your own safety! Don't act on impulse in any situation!"

The elder, being more talkative due to age than President Huang Weiguo, yet Ma Ran listened quietly without showing any impatience.

"Actually, with your intelligence and wisdom, you should have already thought of these."

"The old man just wants peace of mind, said a few extra words, don't mind it."

At this point, President Sun returned to the main topic: "The sword light that swept across two hundred miles should only be the specialty of the Sword Master."

"Based on the aftermath battlefield analysis."

"At the time, because of Wan Haihao's involvement, the Sword Master was worried that exerting too much strength would lead to Wan Haihao dying from backlash, so..."

"He likely restrained his power."

"The power of that sword was concentrated in a very small area."

"Clearing the mist was just the residual power of the Sword Qi."

"Even so..."

"According to our preliminary analysis and estimation, a normal practitioner of the Seven Vortex Swordsmanship, even at the Fourth Realm, may not achieve such a level."

"Despite the haste, there is indeed an error, but... the error won't be too large."

Ma Ran remained expressionless but felt some emotions stirring within.

The General Staff and the think tank's group really knew how to fill in gaps!

Though having overestimated the Sword Master's true strength today, they mostly guessed correctly.

The two major Sword Dao medals fed back to Ma Ran by the [Play] ability were not [Sword Spirit] and [Sword Remains], but rather...

[Lin Qiubai's Sword Spirit] and [Lin Qiubai's Sword Remains]!

Is the gap merely a matter of four extra words?

No!

This signifies the gap between a saint and an ordinary person!

The [Play] ability clearly has a criterion and standard existing in the background, providing feedback and reproduction medals is not mechanical.

After chatting with Ma Ran for a while, President Sun went off to handle other matters.

Meanwhile, Ma Ran, after glancing at Zhu Hanyi, who was still asleep on the sickbed, left the ward as well.

Even though the Lotus City Demon Mountain event was successfully overcome, it did not mean it was time to relax and rest.

There are many follow-up tasks requiring Ma Ran's personal attention.

Along the way, Ma Ran discreetly practiced his new abilities.

The rapid growth of spiritual power, along with the enhancement of his Enclosure Text skills, allowed him to gradually develop new abilities.

Unlike the "Spiritual Shock" momentum attack, the new ability leans more toward auxiliary and guiding roles.

After several experiments, Ma Ran decided to name it "Mental Suggestion."

Mental suggestion isn't about forcibly twisting someone else's thoughts, but rather guiding others to think in a direction they naturally wouldn't resist.

For instance...

Recently, Wan Haihao always felt there was similarity and commonality between him and Lin Qiubai.

During the final phase of the Lotus City Demon Mountain campaign, after receiving part of the Prestige of the [Sword Remains] medal, Wan Haihao experienced a temporary surge in strength, feeling he borrowed the Sword Master's power, stepping momentarily into the Fourth Realm of Swordsmanship - the detailed interpretation involved subtle manipulation, not elaborated here.

When Lin Qiubai uttered, "The Perfect Sword, I have attained it," everyone present had already been mentally suggested.

Including the self-proclaimed [Optimum] White Mane alien, who before perishing, also believed Lin Qiubai's soul had been scattered and completely dead, hence arrogantly declaring a second coming.

In reality...

The "Sword Master's Soul" was a prelude script Ma Ran wrote for the character Lin Qiubai, serving as a prequel.

The main story hasn't premiered yet, how can the protagonist exit?

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