The villains are redeemed, and the heroines cry and beg for forgiveness.

Gu Ran shook her head slightly, temporarily suppressing the distracting thoughts in her mind.

What troubles Gu Ran the most is why the "Ark Core" has become like an "evil god" in its current state, even if we use "artificial intelligence" to barely explain its intelligence problem.

But what about the abilities related to time?

Is this also one of the capabilities of the "Ark Core"?

Back in the research lab, Gu Ran voiced her doubts to Xue Yingsong and then looked at him.

Xue Yingsong pondered for a long while before saying:

"I actually know less than you in many ways, because many things can only be triggered by the 'destined person'. At most, I can only be considered a guide for the 'destined person'."

"If the 'Ark Core' was built by a previous civilization using the technological essence of all mankind to survive the Great Flood, it seems plausible to some extent. However, the technology it contains is completely incomprehensible in this era. Let alone imitating or surpassing it, even using it would be very difficult."

"So we can't really understand that civilization back then, because the difference is too great. The 'Chosen One' seems to be chosen by destiny. Not only can he easily use the 'Ark Core,' but he can also comprehend technologies that don't belong to this era. For example, do you think Star Stone technology was created and developed out of thin air?"

Xue Yingsong paused here, his gaze becoming incredibly profound.

Gu Ran: "Starstone Technology originated from human use of starstones, which is a normal development, right? Although the speed of development in the last few hundred years has indeed been quite fast, it is not too fast and is still within my understanding."

Gu Ran wasn't surprised by the rapid technological advancements over the past few centuries, because he knew that another world had experienced something similar.

"No, no, no, I think this judgment is based on your insufficient understanding of the development of Star Stone technology." Xue Yingsong shook his head and said, "Before humans developed Star Stone technology, they had already used Star Stone for more than a thousand years. In those thousand years, humans actually only developed how to utilize Star Stone in one aspect."

"That is, how to purify star stones to a greater extent, and how to use star stones more efficiently to accelerate the cultivation of martial arts and superpowers. Humanity has almost reached the limit in this regard, and the number of martial arts masters and S-level superpower users has reached the highest level in history."

"But this path has come to an end, and humanity can no longer make great progress on this path. At this time, Star Stone Technology appeared at the right time, just as the method of using Star Stone to assist cultivation appeared at the right time more than a thousand years ago. Everything was just right. What was even more right was that the influential figures who led the era had no records left behind, not even oral traditions."

Gu Ran's heart stirred, for there was still no written record of it.

There wasn't even any oral tradition passed down. Why have we, the younger generation, lost the information about our predecessors in that era?

Xue Yingsong sighed and said, "Like the first president of Lanxin University and other people who have had a significant impact on history but remain unknown, I suspect that the important figures who led humanity into the Star Stone Age were all 'destined people,' which can be said to be a major characteristic of 'destined people.'"

Finally, Xue Yingsong looked at Gu Ran: "All your characteristics perfectly match the criteria of a 'destined person.' With your strength, you will definitely have a profound impact on this era. No, you have already begun to have a profound impact on this era."

"And your research capabilities are something even I have to admire. You're still very young, and I don't even dare to think about how far you'll go in the future. But you might also end up like those 'destined people' in history, who, despite having a profound impact on their era, leave no trace of their legacy."

"Future generations will only remember your achievements, but they won't know who made those achievements possible for them. Are you prepared for this?"

Gu Ran: "I don't care about these empty titles. By then I won't be around anymore, and I won't feel anything. What does it matter to me how things change? I only care about the current outcome and what I can accomplish in this era."

Xue Yingsong nodded: "Very good, that's indeed the kind of thinking we researchers should have. Although we can't know what the future holds, we can strive to change the present. Even though historically 'destined people' basically couldn't escape the fate of their names disappearing, who can say for sure that our era will be the same as historical ones? That's why I'm encouraging you to actively seek out relevant information."

"In the Far East City incident this time, only the 'destined one' can trigger the key to the event and then resolve it. If you are not the 'destined one,' even if you discover that the 'god' is just bluffing and is actually very weak, it will probably be difficult to do anything to it."

"I can't help you with your confusion, and there are many things I don't even understand, so I really can't help you. The only thing I can do to help you is to create more opportunities for you to discover and solve problems on your own."

......

This conversation did not help Gu Ran resolve her doubts, but it did answer some of the questions about Xue Yingsong's past motives.

The reason Xue Yingsong actively helped him and sent him to various places was because she knew that these places were attractive to the "destined person" and wanted to see if he could trigger these events on his own.

The aftermath of the Far East City situation will naturally be handled by professionals. The attitudes toward New Testament City, Far East City, and Vermilion Bird City will all be handled by specialized diplomatic personnel, so he no longer needs to worry about them.

Now he only needs to continue his research in the relevant field and mentor several classes of students at Lanxin University.

Gu Ran chose to continue his research on artificial mechanical exoskeletons; after all, what man doesn't love mecha?

Xue Yingsong was very supportive of Gu Ran's research, giving him whatever he wanted.

Even when Gu Ran wanted to offer a basic, low-level course on telekinesis, Xue Yingsong was only surprised for a moment at first, and then agreed, barely paying any attention to it.

While artificial mechanical exoskeletons sound cool and are indeed cool to manufacture, they still require a high level of skill from the pilot. At the very least, the pilot must possess a certain degree of telekinesis to easily detect the surrounding environment.

How is telekinesis activated? Since almost every principal is a telekinetic, they have naturally conducted detailed research and investigation on this ability and have a wealth of experience and theoretical knowledge.

Furthermore, the "Tyrant" phantom had stored enough information on how to train a "Gunner" in the "Ark Core" of Lungmen City, so Gu Ran was very confident in training some junior mecha pilots.

To Gu Ran's slight surprise, the news that he was going to teach a new course spread quickly throughout Lanxin University. Many people wanted to squeeze into the course even before they knew what course he was going to teach or what the content would be.

The reason is that he has recently become too famous in Canglong City and is also very popular among students at Lanxin University.

His solo expedition to New Testament City to seek justice for the persecuted people of Azure Dragon City, and his subsequent solo battle against the "Evil God" in Far East City, resonated with the vast majority of people.

Especially with the official propaganda of Azure Dragon City, he was practically omnipotent, his strength surpassed all others in the Human Alliance, and he was absolutely number one. With him around, Azure Dragon City seemed as solid as a rock, and it was impossible for him to fall under external invasion.

Many people idolize him and automatically spread his stories.

So when he was about to open a new course at Lanxin University, teaching knowledge that Lanxin University did not currently offer, he was still full of passion, even though many people did not know what Gu Ran was going to teach.

Because of the celebrity effect, Gu Ran's first class was already packed with people even before it started.

Looking at the full display, Gu Ran felt quite happy.

Because what he was going to teach was all very new to these students at Lanxin University, he would first test their talents.

After all, even the most basic form of telekinesis requires talent.

If you don't have enough talent to activate your telekinesis, you can learn the theory of this course, but it's impossible for you to actually pilot a mecha.

At least with current Starstone Technology, it's impossible to do that.

"Alright, I'm honored that you all trust me so much, but I have to pour some cold water on some people first." Gu Ran stood in front of the students and looked them over. "That is, not all of you are talented enough to keep studying my course. It's not a bad thing to let you give up your fantasies early and do what you really want."

"Alright, so who is suitable for in-depth study of my course? Let me explain. This course is actually designed for those who have neither martial arts talent nor awakened superpowers, but who are eager to personally control their power."

As soon as Gu Ran finished speaking, the crowd immediately began to discuss it.

Although they thought Gu Ran's teaching would be very new before they came, they didn't expect it to be this new, a field they had never heard of before.

People who have neither martial arts talent nor superpowers are generally called cultivation wastes. If they want to stand out, they can only pursue advanced studies in scientific research.

In Canglong City, things are considered good. In some main cities that don't prioritize scientific research, there would be almost no chance of advancement.

"Alright, alright, I haven't finished yet. Please be quiet for now."

Although Gu Ran's tone wasn't stern, many of the others quickly quieted down, as if they had been training for a long time.

"After a while, Phoenix Flame University from Vermilion Bird City will come back to Lanxin University for an exchange, which will focus on the development and application of artificial mechanical exoskeletons."

"However, the development of our Azure Dragon City is actually a little faster. Our artificial mechanical exoskeleton project has made some breakthroughs in research, and currently only some basic projects are missing."

203. Phoenix Flame University, Vermilion Bird City: News of My Sister (4k)

Gu Ran was not lying. With his research capabilities, it was only a matter of time before he succeeded in developing this project. With the data in the "Ark Core", many of the problems that had been troubling the project were suddenly solved.

Yesterday, he even successfully built a finished mecha in the laboratory and sat in it to experience a bit of masculine romance.

After experiencing it firsthand, Gu Ran was certain that if low-end versions of telekinetic users could be mass-produced like martial artists, it would bring about a revolutionary change to the world.

Humanity has forged a third path beyond superpowers and martial arts!

Moreover, this third path does not overlap with superpowers and martial arts at all. A genius who adapts to this third path is definitely a waste of superpowers and martial arts!

This is of great benefit to enhancing the overall strength of humanity, as we no longer have to compete on the same track, and the already relatively harmless beast tides will be even less of a problem.

According to the information Gu Ran had, mass-producing low-end versions of telekinetic users was much easier than mass-producing martial artists.

If we add in mass-producible mechs, then a third type of powerful beings will appear on a large scale in this world.

Although telekinetic users like him and Xue Yingsong can be considered the third type of strong individuals, it is extremely difficult to grow to their level.

Moreover, the growth of mental power depends more on talent than on hard work. Gu Ran himself has basically never practiced it.

However, it is possible to mass-produce low-end versions of psychics using special methods. These psychics have a limited range of psychic abilities, and their psychic abilities are more focused on detection.

While it's practically useless in actual combat, its combat power can be significantly boosted when combined with mechs.

The strongest mecha currently in the experiment is comparable to a martial artist who has mastered Qi Condensation. Anyone can activate this mecha, but only those with telekinetic abilities can unleash its full combat potential.

The multi-terminal operation after the materialization of telekinesis, along with the built-in wide-range "radar" detection, can most effectively compensate for the mech's mobility, allowing it to achieve its maximum reaction speed.

If an ordinary person were to pilot a mecha, simply being able to get it going without causing a "car crash" would be a victory.

In the future, the operation of mechs may be further "democratized" so that people without telekinetic talents can also make use of the mechs' combat power to a certain extent. However, at present, only telekinetic users can operate mechs effectively.

However, the manufacturing cost of mechs is also very high. Currently, it is estimated that only major cities like Canglong City, which focus on Star Stone Technology and have huge financial resources, can play with them.

Although Zhuque City also has projects in the same field, neither their research environment nor their financial resources allow them to compete with Canglong City.

However, the relationship between the two main cities is deep and complex, and it is not a simple matter of who is stronger and who wins, or who is weaker and who concedes defeat. Regardless of who is stronger or weaker on paper, as long as the competition between the two cities is mentioned, it will definitely arouse the competitive spirit of the people in both cities.

So when Gu Ran mentioned that universities from Zhuque City would be coming to Canglong City for exchanges soon, a chorus of enthusiastic responses erupted in the student group.

Moreover, Phoenix Flame University is an "old friend" of Lanxin University, and the two universities have many "friendly exchanges" in various fields, which further fuels the competitive spirit of some people.

"I heard that this project is a key support project of Phoenix Flame University. The research leader of the project is Professor Zhu Zhu, who is one of the top researchers in the field of artificial mechanical exoskeletons."

"The main reason is that Suzaku City is envious of the many benefits that Canglong City has gained from Starstone Technology. So in recent years, they have also begun to change their policies and invest significant resources in Starstone Technology research. Artificial mechanical exoskeletons are one of their key projects. Previously, Lanxin University did not pay much attention to this field, while Phoenix Flame University has been ahead of the Human Alliance for many years."

"But it's okay. We at Lanxin University were just focusing on other projects before. Look, now that we're putting in the effort, Huangyan University is panicking, hahaha..."

This statement acknowledges the strength of our "old friends," suggesting they have reached the pinnacle of the Human Alliance in the field of artificial mechanical exoskeletons. It also expresses pride in our own side—that it is because our Azure Dragon City and our Lanxin University did not pay attention to this field before, allowing you to take the lead for several years.

Now you see, our Lanxin University is about to surpass you as soon as we start to exert our strength.

No one doubted Gu Ran's claim of having made a major breakthrough, because this was Lanxin University, and no one dared to make boastful claims about scientific research, for if their claims were exposed, they would have no place to stand.

The cost of such an act is too high; just one instance is enough to ruin one's reputation.

Moreover, the person who said this was none other than Gu Ran, a researcher who constantly creates legends.

Although most people don't know that Gu Ran's ability is telekinesis—because Xue Yingsong kept it a strict secret.