The First Realm of Swordsmanship is known as the [Nurturing] stage.

In the judgment criteria for [playing], it seems unqualified to manifest a medallion on its own.

The medallion Ma Ran just acquired is named [Lin Qiubai's Sword Spirit], rather than [Sword Spirit], clearly not referring to a specific realm of a cultivation system.

Without much thought, Ma Ran immediately understood the specific functions of this medallion.

There are mainly two points:

1. Consume spiritual power to create a spirit sword; when needed, it can also absorb the spirit sword to replenish spiritual power.

2. Freely block surrounding signals, interfering with the operation of electronic devices, causing them to malfunction.

As a functional medallion, it is a hundred times more useful than the [Inner Qi Genius] medallion, which is destined to become enhancement material.

In Ma Ran's eyes, the importance of the [Lin Qiubai's Sword Spirit] medallion at the current stage is not inferior at all to [Academic Demon] and [Limited Foreknowledge].

The first effect involves the transformation between spirit and material.

The free summoning of the spirit sword gives the greatly enhanced spiritual power a means of expression, significantly boosting Ma Ran's combat power.

Most importantly, Lin Qiubai is no longer an empty shell.

The medallion's second function overlaps with a small ability of Nightmare Mother 98725.

In fact, that's not an issue.

As the saying goes, "having many skills doesn't weigh one down"; he never minds having too many abilities.

Ma Ran's minds raced, sketching complex Youwen patterns in his mind.

In an instant, the illusion was fully activated!

As a Youwen master, the illusion Ma Ran created could almost easily be mistaken for reality.

Anyone coming here would simply see him asleep.

In actuality, Ma Ran was testing the critical abilities brought by the new medallion.

"Spirit Sword Manifestation!"

As soon as this thought occurred in Ma Ran's mind, he sensed his spiritual power rapidly depleting.

The depleting portion of spiritual power gradually gathered, condensed, and transformed into a spirit sword about three feet five inches long in front of him!

It has no cross-guard, its entire body streamlined, appearing like a ghostly blue gem, yet shimmering with a metallic gleam.

At first glance, this spirit sword gives off an impression of chilling coldness.

When getting closer, one would feel the horrifying high temperature it emits.

Its diffuse heat even distorted the surrounding air.

This is no imaginary creation; it is a real spirit sword!

It has substance!

It can be touched!

Capable of slicing and piercing anything in sight, animate and inanimate!

If Ma Ran wished, he could even take it to chop something up.

The ability brought by the new medallion is incredibly dominant.

Transformation between spiritual power and material!

Whether viewed through a scientific lens or fantastical thought, its level is shockingly high.

If its principles could be systematically organized, thoroughly researched, and widely applied, it could even have a subversive impact on the entire cosmos.

But Ma Ran did not take this step.

Firstly, because he felt slightly exhausted from maintaining his Pseudo-Wisdom persona over the past month, he needed to slightly liberate his true nature.

Secondly, Ma Ran knew very well that his current reservoir of knowledge was inadequate to decipher mysteries of this magnitude.

Would it be appropriate to have a kindergarten class monitor solve differential calculus problems?

Ma Ran has always been quite confident.

He firmly believes he can rewrite Earth's ultimate tragedy and compose a new destiny symphony for humanity.

However...

Confidence is not arrogance, certainly not inflated ego, boastful arrogance, or blind optimism.

Accurately estimating his abilities is something Ma Ran can achieve.

"Good! Very good!"

Ma Ran looked at the blue spirit sword, grinning widely, thoroughly delighted.

While playing the pseudo-wise man, basking in the limelight and flaunting his abilities is indeed enjoyable.

On this point, he admits it!

However, to maintain his persona, Ma Ran had to keep a stern face at all times.

Even the slightest emotional change needed rational analysis before making minute adjustments, expressing them through bodily actions, facial expressions, and gaze to avoid breaking character.

This is considered a minor drawback of the first script.

Until today, Ma Ran's internal evaluation of the [Pseudo-Wisdom] script has always been "a few flaws but nothing major."

Now, he feels this assessment could be slightly elevated.

Because...

With the selfless help of 98725, Ma Ran's spiritual power has significantly increased; coupled with focused study of Youwen during this period, his Youwen expertise has improved, eradicating most of the negative impact brought by the first script.

Now, when alone, Ma Ran no longer needs to conceal and restrain himself as before.

When sad, he can cry freely!

When joyful, he can laugh heartily!

As long as he doesn't act recklessly, Ma Ran scarcely needs to worry about breaking character.

His gaze focused on the blue spirit sword, heat swirling, causing his bangs to waver.

The more he looked, the more he liked it; Ma Ran, unafraid of being burned, extended his hand, grasping the blazing hot spirit sword.

A surge of heat instantly coursed through his body.

Ma Ran felt a sense of bloodline connection.

In his daze, the sword seemed to become an extension of his arm.

This, of course, was an illusion.

Though Ma Ran could fully wield the spirit sword's power, it wasn't tailored to his true nature.

As the saying goes, "the sword follows its master," this deep-blue flying sword showcases Lin Qiubai's "cold outside, hot inside" personality traits to the fullest!

"If I started focusing on cultivating Seven Vortex Swordsmanship now, the sword spirit I'd nurture certainly wouldn't be like this."

Ma Ran rubbed his chin, considering that a sword spirit cultivated by his nature would likely be a deep red, ferociously wild type.

Cold outside and hot inside?

Impossible!

The blue spirit sword merely reflects the "Sword Master" persona.

If Ma Ran let himself be absorbed into it, blurring the lines between persona and nature, that would truly be incredibly foolish.

Thinking this, he shook his head.

A "spirit sword aligning with true nature" is just a thought, a flight of fancy.

After all, proper Seven Vortex Swordsmanship, when cultivated to the second realm, requires splitting the soul to achieve fusion transformation with the lifebound spirit sword!

This involves a process of soul damage and slow recovery.

The medallion granted by the playacting ability is evidently different.

After creating the blue spirit sword, Ma Ran's soul remained whole, unscathed, with no signs of having been divided, merely that his spiritual power's limit was partially occupied.

Fully activating the Youwen illusion, Ma Ran walked out holding the blue spirit sword.

Having spent considerable time at the Grass Hut Academy, Ma Ran was clear on where all the monitoring devices were.

Even without considering confidential files and data from various academies he browsed in his previous life, reborn in this life, Ma Ran was seen by President Huang Weiguo as the future and hope.

Basically, what President Huang knew, Ma Ran knew.

So...

A mishap is simply not possible.

Thus, Ma Ran left the academy, blue spirit sword in hand, heading to a secluded spot.

He performed a fancy set of swordsmanship, evaluating the spirit sword's weapon potential, and still felt unsatisfied.

With a thought, Ma Ran tossed the spirit sword above him.

"Go!"

A blue streak shot through the night sky.

Guided by Ma Ran's intent, the spirit sword flew freely in the sky, agilely striking wherever directed.

Its design was aerodynamic, moving at tremendous speed, easily breaking the sound barrier.

"Although 'a flying sword slaying enemies from a thousand miles away' is merely a fantasy of the past, within fifty miles..."

"I can do it!"

Ma Ran gauged the current free-roaming range of the blue spirit sword.

...

The next morning, Ma Ran was awakened by a knock on the door.

"Get up quickly!"

"Everyone else is already here, just waiting for you!"

Outside the room, Su Qiangwei's voice was heard.

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