"Gray."

Ma Ran patted the young man with brown hair on the shoulder and spoke in a calm tone, "One must look forward."

"No matter when, giving up on oneself never solves anything."

"If you feel guilty, make amends with your achievements in the future."

Hearing this, Gray was taken aback, his face flushed, and he said with embarrassment, "Sorry, even though I'm older, I still need you to guide me..."

At this point, he didn't want to continue with this saddening topic and awkwardly shifted the conversation to Inner Qi Cultivation.

"In the United States, possibly due to the influence of a novel, the Superhuman Research Department translated 'Inner Qi' as 'Fighting Spirit' when translating relevant materials."

"However, there is no fundamental difference!"

Gray forced a smile and said, "Exchanging personal cultivation insights could be beneficial for our growth?"

God has many abilities, and even though other countries seem to have produced several S-level ability users recently, it seems there's none that can challenge him as of now.

But Gray himself is unwilling to overly rely on God's abilities.

He is very clear that his faith and will as a hero, though relatively firm, are not enough!

As long as he continues to use God's authority, Superpower Erosion will inevitably appear!

The cold, ruthless shadow that was cut away will come back.

With the reckless use and utilization of abilities, inhuman thoughts and ideas will increase!

Gray was really embarrassed to trouble Ma Ran a second time.

Whether Ma Ran guessed Gray's thoughts or not is unknown, but he casually mentioned, "Are you focusing on Inner Qi Cultivation to reduce dependence on superpowers?"

"From a certain perspective, this idea is correct."

At this point, Ma Ran paused for a moment and said leisurely, "When Inner Qi Cultivation reaches the seventh rank, it will involve the realm of spirit, will, and faith, enhancing your endurance limit."

"But..."

"Don't think that this makes everything fine!"

"God's ability is very powerful and extremely unique, different from most low-level, even same-level abilities, with distinct characteristics, as divine thoughts can accumulate and pile up."

"Improving your endurance limit is not eradicating the root of divine thoughts, it's equivalent to treating the symptoms rather than the cause."

"When the day comes that even when your spiritual power is strong enough, you still can't suppress inhuman thoughts and ideas..."

Ma Ran pondered for a while, then said in a serious tone, "Unwanted outcomes will appear."

Beside them, Su Qiangwei nodded, rubbing her smooth chin with a knowing look, "I understand, his power is incredibly strong, but the Superpower Erosion will continue to accumulate, like a spring compressed to its limit, it will rebound more fiercely and explode out!"

"At that time, he will completely lose his humanity, pose as a 'God', not consider others as equals, and do whatever he desires, killing whoever he pleases."

"Maybe one day, just out of spite, he might directly bring forth a great flood to destroy the world!"

Gray initially couldn't quite comprehend Ma Ran's words and was still pondering their meaning.

After hearing Su Qiangwei's additional explanation, his face grew even darker.

Is becoming a cold, aloof deity that disrupts Earth's peace his destiny?

"Don't worry."

Ma Ran smiled gently, "This treatment is a transaction between two countries."

"In the future..."

"Whenever you feel it's hard to maintain your humanity, you can fly directly to China to find me."

At this point, Ma Ran spoke earnestly, "I will help you resolve any hidden dangers as a friend, free of charge."

Gray's body trembled, mist forming in his eyes.

At that moment, it was as if a warm current exploded from his heart, quickly spreading to his limbs and bones, nourishing every cell.

The long-standing worry, the gloom in his heart, at this moment, all disappeared without a trace!

"Without asking for reasons, without seeking rewards, just when needed, offering full support..."

"This is what a true friend is!"

Gray couldn't hold back his surging emotions and spoke his thoughts.

Previously, he also had many so-called "friends."

But those friends mostly had ulterior motives, either to profit from his status or to achieve some unspeakable purposes with his power.

Gray knew this better than anyone!

The authority of the "Eye of Jesus" allowed him to see clearly that those seemingly enthusiastic people who praised him daily, regardless of gender, all harbored ulterior motives.

But Ma Ran?

When he made those promises, in Gray's eyes, it was "genuine and sincere."

Ma Ran truly hoped that Gray would find him before being corroded by divine thinking and would indeed treat him without expecting anything in return.

"Ma Ran, you are my best friend!" Gray said this after a long silence with changing expressions.

Beside them, Su Qiangwei continued eating walnuts while enjoying the show.

Surprised?

Why be surprised?

Winning someone over from the first meeting, making them revolving around you... Isn't this Ma Ran's traditional art?

Only those who don't know him would be astonished by such trivial matters!

"Alright, stop with the sentimental words."

Ma Ran smiled slightly, "Don't casually define someone."

"Compared to words, we Chinese believe more in the weight of actions."

"The essence of friendship lies in sincerity, after experiencing shared events, you will truly understand what kind of person I am."

"Now, let's exchange insights on Inner Qi Cultivation!"

The discussion on Black Rock Martial Arts began with an unimportant little topic.

"In Inner Qi Cultivation, one must first use the Black Rock Stele to deduce the positions of their acupoints. After my research and repeated verification, it can now be confirmed that the Black Rock Stele is actually not essential."

"It merely speeds up the deduction process of acupoints, nothing more..."

Originally, the three of them were having a normal discussion.

Both Su Qiangwei and Gray could express some unique insights and viewpoints.

However, as the conversation progressed, it gradually changed in nature.

The nature shifted to become Ma Ran's private lecture.

Time ticked away second by second.

Ten minutes...

Thirty minutes...

An hour...

Three hours later.

"Alright, that's it for now."

Ma Ran's voice snapped the two back to reality.

Su Qiangwei and Gray were listening with extreme focus, almost lost in rapture, nearly losing their sense of time.

They were surprised to realize that...

Unbeknownst to them, the sun had already sunk below the horizon.

Now, night had covered the earth, and it was pitch black outside. The room was only barely lit by artificial lighting.

In Ma Ran's vision, a bronze medal was slowly emerging.

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