Hijacking the Timeline

Feng Qi had already learned the history of this monument after he and the Lord of the Mist took control of the Tiger Soul Research Institute.

Even now, hearing these stories filled Feng Qi with solemn respect.

Every inch of Tiger Soul Base was etched with glory, once serving as a beacon of hope for humanity’s quest for a brighter future. Now, his mission was to cleanse its stains and restore Tiger Soul’s former glory.

But the time wasn’t right yet. He needed to wait.

Once he gained access to the Tiger Soul Main Base, he would have a chance to resolve this issue.

The sightseeing vehicle continued its journey, with staff members explaining the history of each building along the way.

The stories behind the stories were deeply moving.

As the staff narrated, Feng Qi mentally reconstructed historical scenes.

A sense of national and historical identity surged within him. He seemed to see black-and-white images of countless figures working tirelessly, their hearts burning with passion as they planned for the future and envisioned the dawn of humanity’s golden age.

The ancestors planted the trees; the descendants enjoy the shade.

While human nature is undeniably selfish at its core, it is the selfless actions of a few that have allowed Human Civilization to endure.

The spirit of sacrifice is etched into the hearts of each generation, like an inheritance that spreads infinitely.

Now, the Responsibility of the Era had fallen upon his shoulders.

I cannot shirk this duty!

Passing by rows of statues of historical figures, as if receiving the baton of legacy, Feng Qi made a solemn vow in his heart.

As dusk deepened, the Tiger Soul Base blazed with light.

The sightseeing vehicle headed toward the most prominent structure: the headquarters building. Located at the heart of the base, it resembled a massive golden sword piercing the sky under the floodlights.

The vehicle stopped before the headquarters building, and Feng Qi and the others disembarked.

”The tour will last three days. I’ll show you the other areas tomorrow. Let’s have dinner first,” the staff member said, smiling at Feng Qi. ”Teacher Feng, have you visited the Tiger Soul Base before?”

”No, this is my first time here,” Feng Qi replied immediately, shaking his head.

In truth, he was intimately familiar with the base’s operations.

During the Lord of the Mist’s seclusion in the previous Sacrifice Line, Feng Qi had been fully responsible for all Tiger Soul affairs, during which he had thoroughly studied the Tiger Soul Research Institute’s organizational structure and departmental functions.

Of course, he couldn’t reveal this knowledge.

Following the staff member into the base, they proceeded directly to the Tiger Soul Base’s dining hall.

During the meal, the staff member meticulously explained the Tiger Soul Research Institute’s dietary standards and the origins of its ingredients.

After dinner, they followed the staff to tour the base’s publicly accessible departments, learning a great deal about Cultivation Technique Research.

By ten o’clock that evening, the staff led them to the accommodation area and assigned them double rooms.

Before leaving, the staff specifically warned them not to wander around the base at night, or they would be held responsible for any consequences.

Feng Qi naturally assured them they would comply.

The two men were assigned to share a room, with Feng Qi and Lin Ran staying together.

Upon entering the room, Lin Ran immediately began a cautious search.

”What are you doing?” Feng Qi asked.

Lin Ran quickly gestured for silence, then whispered, ”I’m afraid there might be listening devices in the room. Better to check just in case.”

”Relax, there are no listening devices here,” Feng Qi waved dismissively. ”I’ve been here for years; I know the layout like the back of my hand.”

Feng Qi completely understood Lin Ran’s caution, but the Nightshadow Clan, who controlled the Tiger Soul Research Institute, wouldn’t bother setting up special defenses against them.

From the institute’s perspective, they were just ordinary visitors.

There were no flaws in the background information or any other aspects.

Hearing Feng Qi’s explanation, Lin Ran immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

”Don’t worry. If we follow my plan, nothing will go wrong.”

Feng Qi had already drawn a map of the Tiger Soul Base’s layout for Lin Ran and the others to memorize.

The first step of their plan was to seize control of the core zone’s console at the Tiger Soul Research Institute.

Once they gained access, no information about the events within the Tiger Soul Base could be transmitted externally.

As for the Nightshadow Clan’s combat capabilities, Feng Qi considered them insignificant.

With Mu Qing present, the Nightshadow Clan would be utterly defenseless.

The clock struck 11 PM.

A knock came at the door. Feng Qi, who was flipping through a book, gave Lin Ran a meaningful glance. Lin Ran, who was on the adjacent bed, immediately got up, went to the door, and opened it.

Standing in the doorway was a middle-aged man with frameless glasses, short hair, a crisp white shirt, and healthy tan skin. His eyes were deep and piercing, and his nose was straight and prominent.

Feng Qi recognized him instantly.

It was Director Liu, the man who had personally visited Star City Academy to offer him early admission.

The invitation email from the Tiger Soul Research Institute had been sent under Director Liu’s name.

Upon seeing the familiar face, Feng Qi immediately stood up to greet him:

”Director Liu.”

Thanks to information from the previous timeline, he was now certain that Director Liu had been controlled by the Nightshadow Clan.

More accurately, the man had willingly defected to the Nightshadow Clan, rather than being merely seduced.

Feng Qi felt deep loathing for human traitors.

But he naturally kept this hidden behind a polite facade.

After warmly welcoming Director Liu into the room and inviting him to sit down, Feng Qi smiled and said:

”Director Liu, I must thank you for your support in making this visit to the Tiger Soul Research Institute possible.”

After some pleasantries, Director Liu stated his purpose:

”Feng Qi, your innate talent is undeniable. Staying at Star City Academy would only bury your potential. On behalf of the Tiger Soul Research Institute, I extend another invitation for you to join us and contribute your talents.”

Director Liu then shifted the conversation:

”Feng Qi, have you had any experience with Art Magic Research?”

Hearing this, Feng Qi immediately understood Director Liu’s true motive.

The claim that they valued his innate talent for Cultivation Technique Research was a pretense; their true intention was to leverage his abilities for Art Magic Research.

The Nightshadow Clan’s physiology was incompatible with human cultivation techniques.

However, art magic, being rooted in the laws of nature and the elements of spiritual energy, could theoretically be universally applicable across all races, differing only in potency.

The Nightshadow Clan’s control over the Tiger Soul Research Institute aimed to harness the efforts of humanity’s top scholars to create a supreme art magic for their race.

Understanding this, he couldn’t help but glance at Lin Ran.

As an Art Magic Genius, Lin Ran’s early recruitment by the Tiger Soul Research Institute, ostensibly focused on Cultivation Technique Research, was clearly connected to this agenda.

Yet one thing remained undeniable: Lin Ran’s innate talent.

He was unequivocally the most gifted Art Magic Genius of this era, a rare figure destined to leave an indelible mark on history.

(End of the Chapter)

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