Chapter 679 - 673: Sword Cuts Concept! Qiangwei Alert!

Back when the "Seven Vortex Swordsmanship Adventure" was distributed, the Sword Master Medal had already been upgraded to a semi-silver, semi-golden level. Whether in the Creation Reversal Secret Realm or in boosting Ma Ran’s personal strength, it played a crucial role.

Through Ma Ran’s continuous efforts, this medal finally completed its complete transformation and ascension today!

Brilliant golden light flowed over the medal, the silver radiance gradually fading away, transforming into pure gold.

Sixty percent...

Eighty percent...

Ninety-nine percent!

Just as the Sword Master Medal was about to complete its ascension, the feedback from the Play ability suddenly paused for a moment.

To say it was a moment is not entirely accurate, as Ma Ran noticed the time of the entire universe stopped spinning at that instant.

It was as if an invisible finger gently pressed the pause button.

Even though Ma Ran possessed the Ye Fengqing’s Time Stop Territory Medal, and had his own understanding of time and temporal abilities, he was unable to move in the face of such cosmic might.

Being able to maintain the ability to think was already the limit of what Ma Ran could do.

Ma Ran clearly and profoundly felt an invisible and intangible yet pervasive terrifying power utterly locking onto him.

"A familiar feeling."

Ma Ran’s lips curled slightly: "It’s the attention from ’Cosmic Will’..."

"Do you still recognize me now?"

That terrifying and formidable will, even for Ma Ran, still felt somewhat unnerving.

Unbelievably strong!

The interesting part is...

The Cosmic Will didn’t immediately recognize Ma Ran, nor did it deny him.

The feeling it gave Ma Ran was very ambiguous.

Yes, "ambiguous," not indecisive.

As if the Cosmic Will was being driven by two different thoughts, wanting to recognize him and yet wanting to completely deny him.

The result of recognition is obvious— the power of the Sword Master Medal’s value would be thoroughly uplifted.

The consequence of denial...

Very minor.

Although there was no evidence, Ma Ran had vaguely sensed since his first breakthrough that if he failed to break through to the upper rank god level, he wouldn’t suffer any backlash.

The worst-case scenario would simply be the failure to break through, retaining the original realm.

From this perspective, the Cosmic Will is much more forgiving than many pay-to-win online games.

As thoughts transformed, Ma Ran entered a profound state, silvery flowing light appearing in his eyes, gathering into a dark vortex.

In this state, Ma Ran could more truthfully perceive the world’s reality and essence.

In a hazy enlightenment, he understood his own "mission."

It was the task bestowed upon Ma Ran by the Cosmic Will—to eradicate the Demon Nest, maintaining the universe’s stability and prosperity!

Even without the purple Jade Stele of the Divine Court’s assistance, Ma Ran could still easily determine which civilization should be eliminated as the "Demon Nest."

Unfortunately...

Instinctively, Ma Ran knew that Earth Civilization was indeed a Demon Nest, continuously emitting a rotten stench.

If Earth Civilization were left to develop unchecked, it would inevitably bring misfortune and disaster to the entire universe in the future.

Only by eliminating all the Demon Nests, including Earth, could the universe continue to exist and develop healthily.

"Tch..."

"So powerful?"

Ma Ran’s thoughts whirled, resolution firm, without a shred of ambiguity or retreat: "Even if Earth is a Demon Nest, it is my home planet, the civilization that nurtured me."

"I will not betray it."

"Even if it means angering you and earning your contempt."

"Now that it has come to this, I am quite curious!"

"Regardless, I want to see with my own eyes what this so-called ’Final Awakening’ truly is..."

Ma Ran believed that he couldn’t take others’ words at face value— he needed to witness and experience things for himself to make the right judgment.

Because the Prophet Medal’s power to foresee the future could not affect the Cosmic Will itself, so...

Initially, Ma Ran was mentally prepared for the possibility of the Sword Master Medal’s ascension failing.

However, the development of events was evidently the opposite of his expectations.

The moment those thoughts arose...

The river of time spanning the universe resumed its normal flow.

The Sword Master Medal completely transformed into pure gold.

Ma Ran realized then that he had unexpectedly received a second recognition from the Cosmic Will!

Looking at the Sword Master Medal lying quietly in the medal library, Ma Ran raised his eyebrows, feeling a bit peculiar.

"Is there something wrong with this Cosmic Will?"

Even though he went against its will, he still received approval...

Aside from suggesting that it’s mentally unwell or confused, it’s really hard to pinpoint another suitable explanation.

With too little information to reason out the truth, Ma Ran collected his thoughts, silently comprehending and absorbing the newly elevated powers of the Sword Master Medal.

Ma Ran fell into silence.

After a long time, he slightly changed his demeanor, sighing quietly, "So strong..."

The pure gold Sword Master Medal, in addition to retaining its original abilities, developed two entirely new abilities.

First, Sword Cuts Concepts.

Second, Creation Reversal Secret Realm, capable of utilizing complete Divine Format, enhancing the secret realm’s capabilities significantly.

Originally, Ma Ran thought that as long as he could obtain the ability to annihilate powerful enemies on a large scale, it would be good enough, at least giving the capability to strategically intimidate the Divine Court. At worst, it could make the upper rank god, Lan Xi, hesitant to recklessly act on Earth.

Yet, the Play ability brought Ma Ran immense delight.

The first new ability granted by the upgraded Sword Master Medal was the standout, exception-level skill!

Concept Annihilation!

At the current stage, if Ma Ran expended eighty percent of his energy reserve in one go, he could even cut off the concept that "Earth humans age over time."

After that, while Earth humans would still die of old age, people could maintain their youthful appearance and bodies until death arrives.

This is just an example.

With formidable foes at hand and crises potentially arising at any moment, Ma Ran wasn’t yet inclined to indulge in such endeavors.

By diligently cultivating Burning Martial, people could also achieve the effect of prolonging life.

Creating a Divine Format Pool with a wave, throwing broken Divine Fragments into it, and soon, complete Divine Formats began to reform.

"Even though the Sword Master Medal completed its ascension, Cangming Star hasn’t been materialized through the Play ability..."

At this thought, Ma Ran raised an eyebrow: "The audience quality, attention level, and approval seem adequate."

"So..."

"Is it necessary to have a physical reality as a reliance?"

This was easy to understand.

Much like the Burning Martial Extraordinary System was developed with the Black Rock Martial Arts’ Inner Qi legacy as its foundation, continuously innovating and expanding.

Perhaps to feedback Cangming Star through Play, a planet consistent with the "script" setting is required?

With this insight, Ma Ran quietly took note of it.

The audience’s attention had been drawn; the next step was to set the stage and present a splendid show to test this hypothesis.

Using complete Divine Format as the energy core of the secret realm increased the energy particle density, with efficiency a hundred times over that of Divine Fragments.

At this moment, Su Qiangwei burst through the door.

The smile had completely vanished from her face, her eyes filled with worry: "Unknown energy responses have descended on Earth!"

"The enemy is strong, very strong!"

"At least in my current state, there’s no way I can defeat them!"

"Moreover, I have a vague feeling that this enemy is here for you!"

"Quick, escape!"

"I’ll hold them off!"

Su Qiangwei clearly understood that if Ma Ran survived, he could offer greater support to the overall combat power of the Earth·Cangming Faction than she could.

Besides...

Ma Ran was a comrade she was willing to entrust her life and future to, a companion sharing her aspirations.

Without needing to engage in an activity known as "thinking," Su Qiangwei’s instincts made the decision.

Even if she were to be broken into pieces...

No matter if it only held the enemy for half a second, it would be worth it.