Hijacking the Timeline

Feng Qi closed the message box from his future self.

In the following hours, he reviewed the information Wei Wei had left for him.

Through her descriptions, he learned about the future developments after his death.

Old Wang had resisted his predetermined fate by committing suicide, breaking free from the Lord of the Mist’s control.

However, the future remained unchanged.

Lin Ran had become Old Wang’s replacement.

In this timeline, Lin Ran joined the Tiger Soul Research Institute and displayed unparalleled talent in Art Magic Research.

Yet he never abandoned his research into cultivation techniques.

He later established the institute’s ”Infinity Group” to continue studying cultivation techniques.

Carrying on his grandfather’s unfinished legacy, he sought to develop a Super Cultivation Technique capable of altering the future.

Though Lin Ran’s influence wasn’t as strong as Old Wang’s, he had become an idol to many cultivators and had already cemented his status as the founding patriarch of the Hand Seal Flow Art.

Naturally, he became the Lord of the Mist’s ideal choice.

Leveraging Lin Ran’s influence, the Lord of the Mist successfully introduced the Super Cultivation Technique, Flesh and Blood Sacrifice.

After practicing this cultivation technique, a cultivator’s bloodline purity would significantly increase, granting them a physique comparable to domain creatures.

Moreover, this cultivation technique was exceptionally well-suited for laying a solid foundation.

In Wei Wei’s assessment, excluding the technique’s hidden dangers, it could undoubtedly be considered a deity-tier cultivation technique.

After mastering this technique, cultivators would find it much easier to learn other cultivation methods.

The enhanced bloodline purity essentially boosted the cultivator’s innate ability, dramatically improving their perception and manipulation of spiritual energy.

This also included the body’s adaptability to spiritual energy.

Consequently, both body cultivation practitioners and art magic practitioners commonly used the Flesh and Blood Sacrifice as their foundational cultivation method.

The Flesh and Blood Sacrifice thus became the primary choice for human cultivation.

Reading this, Feng Qi couldn’t help but sigh.

He was now virtually certain that the cultivation technique Lin Ran had originally developed had been tampered with by the Tiger Soul Research Institute.

In the previous timeline, Lin Ran had undoubtedly relied on his own efforts to create an exceptionally excellent cultivation technique.

This cultivation technique had the potential to rewrite the course of human cultivation studies.

Lin Ran’s cultivation progressed smoothly, and the testing phase went without a hitch. However, major problems arose after its public release.

In this future timeline, with Wang Jinsheng dead, the Lord of the Mist inevitably needed a new target to promote the Flesh and Blood Sacrifice.

Coincidentally, Lin Ran, a figure of immense influence, had been contemplating shifting his focus to cultivation technique research.

He became the perfect replacement for Old Wang.

What followed was a historical reenactment: Lin Ran retraced Old Wang’s path, ultimately unveiling the Bloodline Switch.

Wei Wei left a final message, hinting at a surprise she had prepared for him, without specifying its nature.

He speculated that Wei Wei’s surprise might be hidden within the Scarlet Research Institute base—a blind box containing a remarkable innate ability.

After closing Wei Wei’s message box, he opened the search bar and typed in Lin Ran’s name.

After filtering the results, Lin Ran’s profile appeared:

Lin Ran (Historical Figure)

Lifespan: 253 years

Cultivation Technique Details: Guest Privilege access denied.

Cause of death: Guest Privilege access denied.

Character Profile:

Lin Ran, one of the ten most gifted geniuses in history, made numerous outstanding contributions to Art Magic Research. He pioneered the Handseal Flow Art magic school and was later transferred to the newly established ”Infinity” Group at the Tiger Soul Research Institute, where he served as its leader, focusing on Cultivation Technique Research.

During this period, he developed the epoch-defining cultivation technique, Flesh and Blood Sacrifice, which propelled the advancement of human cultivation studies.

This technique uses the cultivator’s own body as a crucible, forging their flesh, blood, bones, and sinews to dramatically enhance their physical attributes and cultivation aptitude.

In the years that followed, Lin Ran continued to make remarkable progress in cultivation studies, creating a series of exceptional cultivation techniques. His research results drove the development of human cultivation studies, benefiting future generations.

Historical Achievements: Historical Great Figure, Human S-Class Elite, Leader of the Tiger Soul Infinity Group, Elite Member of the Tiger Soul Research Institute, Outstanding Graduate of Winterfrost Academy, Founder of Hand Seal Flow Art, Founder of Five Elements Mutual Generation Flow Art, Architect of Art Magic Trajectory 3.0...

Feng Qi wasn’t surprised by the Future People’s assessment of Lin Ran.

Having retraced Old Wang’s historical path, he inevitably earned the same ”distinction.”

What puzzled him was why the details of the cultivation technique Lin Ran had developed were inaccessible to Guest Privilege users.

Intrigued, he opened the cultivation technique list and typed in ”Flesh and Blood Sacrifice,” hoping to find another way to access the information.

A message immediately popped up on the screen:

Guest Privilege: Access to this cultivation technique is restricted.

Feng Qi froze, stunned by the restriction.

He understood why Guest Privilege users couldn’t access cultivation techniques rated three stars or higher. After all, the Domain Forces wanted to slow the development of the human cultivation system and had imposed various access restrictions on cultivation techniques.

But the Flesh and Blood Sacrifice technique should have been widely promoted. Why was it restricted?

Feng Qi, don’t forget that domain creatures are also mutually hostile. The Flesh and Blood Sacrifice is useful to the Lord of the Mist, but it’s a disaster for other Domain Forces. Restricting it is understandable.

Just as the Tiger Soul Research Institute might be the mastermind behind Little Black’s rampage, other Domain Forces could be sabotaging the Lord of the Mist’s efforts to promote the Flesh and Blood Sacrifice.

Hearing the Narrator’s explanation, Feng Qi suddenly understood.

This clarified why access to the Flesh and Blood Sacrifice was restricted.

After all, Domain Forces were inherently hostile to one another.

Even after the fall of Human Civilization, their war continued unabated. Naturally, they wouldn’t want rival Domain Forces to flourish.

A thought suddenly struck him.

Next time, he could ask Wei Wei to record the detailed contents of the Flesh and Blood Sacrifice in the message box. He could then bring it back to reality and consult with Old Wang or Lin Ran to analyze and resolve its hidden dangers.

The Flesh and Blood Sacrifice was classified as a deity-tier cultivation technique, indicating its inherent value.

Suppression was less effective than understanding. If they could find a way to neutralize the Flesh and Blood Sacrifice’s flaws, they could easily defuse this crisis.

Feng Qi, that’s a brilliant move! You could bring the Flesh and Blood Sacrifice back to reality for thorough analysis, then have Old Wang or Lin Ran develop a cultivation technique to counteract its hidden dangers. After that, you could promote the countermeasure widely.

If this plan succeeds, the Lord of the Mist will confidently snap his fingers in front of Mu Yao, only to be stunned when he realizes his thousand-year-old scheme has already been deciphered. Just imagining his reaction thrills me.

”This could serve as a reference point for the next Future Line,” Feng Qi grinned.

The future remained shrouded in mist, but with his ability to transcend into the Dream Realm, he could repeatedly test and refine his strategies.

Only by eliminating all hidden threats in reality could he ensure the healthy growth of Human Civilization.

Ultimately, he would lead humanity to face the final battle against the apocalypse with unwavering confidence.

He had already uncovered the truth behind the historical mysteries surrounding Lin Ran and Old Wang.

However, many unresolved questions remained.

Mu Yao, Mu Qing, the Heaven-Reaching Road, little black, the distribution of Domain Forces...

Furthermore, strengthening the overall capabilities of Human Civilization remained crucial.

Even if internal threats were eradicated, external dangers persisted.

The encroaching Domain Fields represented these external threats.

The endless waves of domain creatures Mu Yao faced during the apocalyptic war were precisely the external threats he had identified.

Eliminating internal threats is essential for the healthy development of Human Civilization. To combat external threats, Human Civilization as a whole must become stronger.

By simultaneously addressing both, Human Civilization can withstand the invasion of the domains.

However, achieving final victory remains a long and arduous journey.

Time to bail!

The Narrator’s sudden warning alerted Feng Qi that little black was on its way.

He immediately turned and headed out of the shelter.

After leaving the shelter, he walked directly eastward.

As he walked, he began to ponder a question.

In the message box, his future self had suggested considering a Future Line where he joined either the Technology Research Institute or the Tiger Soul Research Institute.

The goal would be to gather intelligence while leveraging their resources to target another Domain Force controlled by domain creatures.

For example, joining the Tiger Soul Research Institute to confront the Technology Research Institute, or vice versa.

This Future Line had already been added to his list of options.

Following this line of thought, he suddenly wondered if he could find a way to control little black within the Technology Research Institute.

If little black’s loss of control was indeed related to the interference source created by the Tiger Soul Research Institute...

He could also create a device to control little black, infiltrate the technology research institute’s inner circle, and implant it into little black’s body when the opportunity arose.

As for how to build a ”remote control” for little black, he could simply accumulate multiple 1,500-year periods to solve the problem.

By leveraging the accumulation of time, he would eventually find a way to create a ”little black controller.”

The thought stirred his heart.

If he could truly control little black, with the combined power of Suction Cup and little black as his two guardians, he would be unstoppable in the Dream Realm.

During their brief clash, the Lord of the Mist had chosen to retreat rather than engage little black further, demonstrating the terrifying deterrent power of the creature.

If he could control little black, he would definitely lead the creature and Suction Cup into the Mist Zone, drag out the Lord of the Mist, and give him a thorough beating.

If possible, he wanted to beat the Lord of the Mist into a dazed stupor, then use his nightmare ability to extract the deity’s memories, emptying his mind completely.

Young man, wake up! Wake up! If you keep fantasizing like this, you’ll end up writing a trashy xianxia novel where the protagonist is an overpowered dragon who makes everyone kneel before him. The plot’s about to spiral out of control! Next thing you know, the Lord of the Mist will be groveling at your feet, shouting, ”This lowly subordinate was blind to offend Supreme Feng Qi! Please spare this dog’s life!” Heh~tui! How embarrassing!

Feng Qi: ...

”If I were truly that powerful, I’d drag you out of my mind, forge you a body, and make you kneel and beg for mercy.”

Heh, when that day comes, I’ll reveal my true form. Then I’ll possess your body and become the new Supreme Feng Qi.

Feng Qi: ...

”I’m starting to panic a little.”

Don’t panic. Just call me ”Father” a few times, and I might spare your dog’s life.

”Pah!”

Amidst their banter, he arrived at the city ruins.

He was intimately familiar with the terrain here.

Slowing his pace, he continued toward the Scarlet Research Institute’s Secret Base.

He felt a growing anticipation for the ”surprise” Wei Wei had mentioned.

He realized he could bring back some rune modification technology to the real world. When he activated the Future Line, he could share it with the Scarlet Research Institute.

Just like the ”cell regeneration” ability he’d gained from the Big Spicy Lobster.

With advanced rune modification technology, he could have the Scarlet Research Institute customize specific innate abilities for him.

(End of the Chapter)

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