Hijacking the Timeline

Staring at the evaluation information on the screen, Feng Qi was incredulous.

Although the detailed information still showed him dying young, the future had clearly changed.

In particular, his evaluation now included an achievement: ”Modifier of Cultivation Gymnastics 2.0,” which was undoubtedly related to the 272nd set of cultivation exercises he had brought back from the Dream Realm.

Realizing that changes in consciousness reality could influence the future, he immediately opened the cultivation technique menu to check if the future version of the cultivation exercises had also been altered.

As he opened the technique list, the technique names appeared.

After retrieving the technique information, the name displayed on the screen caught Feng Qi completely off guard.

Cultivation Gymnastics: Version 3.37

Cultivation Technique Founder: Unknown

Cultivation Technique Rating: Two-Star

Cultivation Technique Description: An entry-level cultivation technique that emerged during the early decades of the world’s transformation. It has undergone 238 revisions to date, offering benefits such as strengthening the body, hammering bones and tendons, and nourishing the body.

Cultivation Notes: Suitable for all age groups, but the purity of spirit qi obtained through cultivation is relatively low, making it less effective for improving bloodline levels. Ideal for establishing a foundation in youth.

”Holy shit!”

The exclamation burst from Feng Qi’s lips, confirming his suspicions.

He had brought back cultivation exercises from the Future Dream, allowing modern humans to start directly with the 272-set version. After over 1,500 years of continuous refinement, it had evolved into version 3.37!

”If the future can influence reality, then reality can influence the future too. Doesn’t that mean I can exploit a bug?”

”I can bring back Cultivation Gymnastics 3.37 from the future, influence reality, and then the future will change again, improving it to version 5.0. Then I’ll bring back Cultivation Gymnastics 5.0, and the future will improve it to version 8.0... If I keep repeating this cycle infinitely, I can definitely refine ordinary cultivation exercises into a Divine-grade cultivation technique!”

Feng Qi’s excitement grew. He felt that humanity’s future might be saved.

Just then, the Narrator’s voice unexpectedly chimed in:

Nice idea, but reality always has its cruel twists!

”What do you mean?”

The Narrator offered no further explanation, vanishing into silence.

Feng Qi was already accustomed to the Narrator’s unpredictable appearances and disappearances. Since it wouldn’t answer, he didn’t press the matter.

Now that he realized the future could influence reality and reality could change the future, his initial joy was suddenly tempered by a thought.

The future had already been slightly altered due to his actions, but the ultimate fate of humanity—its extinction—remained unchanged. Otherwise, Star City wouldn’t be a desolate landscape littered with skeletal remains; he should have seen a thriving, modern metropolis.

This realization filled him with concern. Had his actions—the flapping of this small ”butterfly’s” wings—also affected the lives of historical Great Ones?

His first thought went to ”Old Wang” Wang Jinsheng, the historical figure he knew best.

Perhaps because of their conversation the previous night, the altered Old Wang had lived an ordinary life, never contributing to humanity’s progress or driving its development forward.

Without hesitation, he opened the Database, entered Old Wang’s name, and filtered the results. The information appeared:

Wang Jinsheng (Historical Great One)

Lifespan: 165 years

Cause of Death: Authority Required to View

Historical Achievements: Authority Required to View

Evaluation: At the age of 39, his prized disciple Feng Qi improved and developed Cultivation Gymnastics 2.0. After a profound exchange with Feng Qi, Wang Jinsheng’s Consciousness was shaken. He realized that developing cultivation techniques could contribute more to humanity’s progress than teaching. He resolutely resigned from his teaching position and enrolled in Star City Academy. Upon graduation with outstanding grades, he was once again invited to join the Tiger Soul Research Institute. His research results propelled the development of Human Civilization, leaving an indelible mark and benefiting future generations.

Seeing the ”Historical Great” designation appended to Wang Jinsheng’s name, Feng Qi let out a long sigh of relief.

In the Star City Database, the original description of Old Wang stated that he believed teaching couldn’t change humanity’s destiny, so he resolutely applied to the Future Academy.

But now, it was Feng Qi who had inspired Wang Jinsheng to think this way, leading him to apply to the Future Academy years earlier and ultimately gain admission to the Tiger Soul Research Institute.

Old Wang’s life trajectory had shifted slightly due to Feng Qi’s words, but his contributions to humanity remained unchanged.

As Feng Qi marveled at this, he realized he might have stumbled upon a new path to alter future history: seek out historical figures and guide them to change the future.

Before pursuing this idea, however, Feng Qi decided to continue copying cultivation techniques. He figured that with sufficiently advanced techniques, perhaps the next time he entered the Dream Realm, the outcome of humanity’s destruction could be averted.

When Feng Qi opened his eyes in the Dream Realm, he no longer saw a ground littered with withered bones. Instead, he found himself in a bustling modern city where people lived in peace and prosperity, a scene of perfect harmony.

After a moment of mental processing, Feng Qi opened the cultivation technique list.

This time, he selected a Three-Star Body Cultivation Technique called Fierce Tiger Fist.

As he watched the instructional video, he mimicked the instructor’s movements, twisting his body and adjusting his breathing rhythm according to the key principles, all while sensing the surrounding spirit qi.

Through repeated practice, Feng Qi gradually grasped the fundamental techniques of Fierce Tiger Fist.

Just then, the Narrator’s voice echoed in his mind:

Look behind you! Little Black is coming! You’re going to die again!

He immediately turned his head and saw the familiar figure shrouded in Black Mist drifting through the metal corridor.

Realizing he was about to meet another gruesome end, Feng Qi stomped his foot, gritted his teeth, and charged toward the Black Shadow:

”I’m going to fight you! Eat this Fierce Tiger Fist!”

(End of the Chapter)

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