Chapter 153: Chapter 152: Eleventh Rank of Inner Qi

Although her thoughts were not yet clear, Su Qiangwei instinctively sensed something was wrong.

She immediately said, “Please, just be a decent person! I’ve finally found an opportunity for a shortcut, and you’re just going to…”

Ma Ran expressionlessly interrupted the girl’s speech, “Mm, keep trying.”

“Let’s start the online meeting.”

As he spoke, his gaze swept over President Huang Weiguo, Wan Haihao, and Wu Di.

The latter two were just for show.

Ma Ran’s words were originally meant for President Huang Weiguo.

President Huang looked at Zhang Kuang, who was holding a wine bottle and drinking heavily, feeling uncomfortable and thinking about getting some snacks for him, when he suddenly heard this and felt a bit puzzled.

“Huh?”

Old Huang was a bit stunned and subconsciously glanced at Zhang Kuang nearby.

An online meeting would inevitably involve some secret intelligence…

Demon Child Zhang Kuang…

Could he be considered one of us?

Thinking more carefully, this person’s temperament was vile, and their spirit was unstable, but…

After all, he was a friend from Cangming Star.

It is said that Zhang Kuang also received the inheritance from the Sword Master, presumably a man who was tested and approved by Lin Qiubai, generally speaking, he could reluctantly be considered an ally.

At this moment, in President Huang Weiguo’s mind, thoughts flashed like electric fire stones, and the scene of White Mane transforming into a giant of flesh and blood appeared before his eyes.

If guessed correctly, that guy originally intended to stomp to death all the members spectating downstairs in the dormitory, right?

It’s just that White Mane’s conspiracy was directly destroyed by Zhang Kuang.

From the small detail of Zhang Kuang carrying the giant’s head and flying into the sky, it appeared this man seemed unreliable, but for the time being, he could be trusted.

Among the presidents of various academies in the country, he was relatively high-ranking.

He personally nurtured two National Guardian ability users, and in the eyes of the top brass, he was considered a “very capable” person.

Even just considering his identity as the president of the Grass Hut Academy, Old Huang was among the most authoritative people in Hubei.

Not to the extent of being unchallenged, but not far off either.

After the Lotus City Demon Mountain incident, extraordinary academies across the country burgeoned like bamboo shoots after the rain, rapidly increasing in number.

Take Heilongjiang as an example, besides Bohai Academy, a new Songjiang Academy was also established, with members of the two academies privately competing against each other.

The presidents of the two academies also acted like they were on adrenaline every day.

But in Hubei, like Anhui, Beijing, Sichuan, and Hunan provinces…

It’s all single academy dominating the province.

The funding for nurturing extraordinary talents increased sharply, with more resources and manpower allocated, but no new departments came to share them.

In this situation, the status of President Huang, President Sun, and other academic leaders rose accordingly.

However…

According to Ma Ran’s estimate, these three audience members, plus Su Qiangwei, might still not be enough.

Old Huang naturally didn’t understand these things.

He glanced at Ma Ran and replied firmly, “Okay!”

No reason needed!

An online meeting after all, Huang Weiguo believed Ma Ran must have something important to announce.

What is trust?

This may sound mysterious, as though it’s unquantifiable, but in reality, it’s just the relationship between people, which can be accumulated and strengthened through events!

The A3 District Nightmare incident, multiple accurate White Mane prophecy descents, the Lotus City Demon Mountain incident…

Considering these, if not trusting Ma Ran, who would you trust?

Old Huang surreptitiously glanced at the sullen Su Qiangwei and nonchalantly shook his head.

Indeed!

Ma Ran was more steady and reliable…

The girl, frustrated from being interrupted, didn’t notice the subtle change in Old Huang’s expression; otherwise, she might explode on the spot.

At this moment, whether at the president level or among newly recruited members of extraordinary academies in the country, whether they had seen Ma Ran or not, everyone naturally harbored goodwill and trust towards this name.

As the highest spokesperson of the Grass Hut Academy, Old Huang watched Ma Ran grow step by step to his current level, solving one alien incident after another that would have otherwise caused great social harm.

His trust in Ma Ran was no less than Su Qiangwei, Song Chu, Zhu Hanyi, and Wan Haihao.

Speaking of which, President Huang Weiguo silently took out his phone and lightly tapped on the screen a couple of times before putting it back.

In the VIP guest room, eight small light dots flickered slightly, then fell silent again.

This was a minor technological upgrade for online meetings.

Due to the frequent descents of White Mane recently, for the sake of safety, the national surveillance and alarm response network had been swiftly upgraded within half a month.

There was no need to say more about the Grass Hut Academy.

Within it were the pillars of the new era, and safety was regarded as the most important matter, with sound and image recording devices everywhere.

Thinking of this, Old Huang was about to explain to Zhang Kuang the purpose of these technological items, wanting to demonstrate candor and let the other party know that the academy did not have any intention of monitoring him specifically.

But upon seeing Zhang Kuang swallowing wine from the bottle nearby…

Oh well!

Demon Child probably wouldn’t care about such matters.

“Some uncles and aunts might be busy with important matters, and the people probably haven’t all arrived yet.”

Ma Ran glanced at the micro camera, speaking calmly, “The first issue, because it is not particularly important, I’ll mention it here first.”

“My current level of inner Qi cultivation has already reached the eleventh rank.”

“The specific cultivation methods for the Tenth Rank of Inner Qi and the Eleventh Rank of Inner Qi, like the previous nine levels, can be popularized to the public and cultivated step by step.”

President Huang, Wan Haihao, and Wu Di all perked up their spirits, immediately focusing and listening attentively.

Most of the participants in the online meeting had similar reactions.

Only Su Qiangwei, standing beside Ma Ran, sighed.

Indeed!

This guy’s cultivation speed is like a ghost!

Eleventh Rank of Inner Qi…

Even rockets aren’t this fast!

Ma Ran’s eyes were indifferent, his tone calm, speaking leisurely, “During this time, I have been focusing on researching ways to popularize inner Qi cultivation.”

“After reviewing the inherent nine-rank inner Qi system of Black Rock Martial Arts, I realized an important issue.”

He paused for a moment, his gaze inadvertently sweeping over Demon Child Zhang Kuang before continuing, “The advantages of the inner Qi system are obvious—it’s like a panacea for humans, capable of enhancing strength, speed, endurance, agility, and spiritual power attributes almost comprehensively.”

“But its shortcomings are equally pronounced.”

Ma Ran didn’t beat around the bush, stating directly, “Its upper limit is too low, although it can be considered supernatural, it’s just at a relatively low level in the realm of supernatural powers.”

“Even if cultivated to the Ninth Rank of Inner Qi, or even the Tenth Rank of Inner Qi, it merely results in abundant energy and physical abilities exceeding human limits.”

“If unlucky, getting shot in a vital point by an alien without successful evasion, there’s a high chance of dying on the spot.”

“So…”

“In my initial conception, the Eleventh Rank of Inner Qi focused on one key area.”

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