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After the rune modification was complete, Feng Qi began an adaptive training regimen.
During this training, the demon dragon's abilities gradually revealed themselves.
From the data Wei Wei provided, he learned that the demon dragon was an exceptionally powerful domain creature, the strongest organism within the once-rampaging Demon Dragon Domain Field.
Two renowned domain combat teams had met their demise within this field while attempting to disperse it.
The demon dragon possessed only a single rune crystal, and no other could be found in the outside world.
The entire corpse of the demon dragon had been transported to the Scarlet Research Institute for study, where complete research data reports were preserved.
This creature stood thirteen meters tall, resembling a Tyrannosaurus Rex from the Jurassic period but with a far more ferocious and terrifying appearance.
Its thick, keratinous hide, immense strength, speed, and devastating bite force were its defining characteristics, and it primarily attacked at close range.
Its formidable physique allowed it to withstand both art magic and the strikes of sharp weapons.
Even more troublesome was its extraordinary regenerative ability, which could mend minor wounds in an instant.
Based on the information provided by Wei Wei, the demon dragon lacked the special abilities of other domain creatures, relying purely on its physical prowess.
However, after more than ten days of training, Feng Qi discovered that the demon dragon also possessed its own innate ability.
He named this ability "Frenzy."
When activated, a special energy would surge from the Demon Dragon Rune Crystal into the dragon's body.
Its skin would turn crimson for a brief period, its physical control would weaken significantly, and a violent urge to tear apart everything in sight would flood its mind.
In simple terms, activating Frenzy resulted in a loss of 100 IQ points but a gain of 100 combat power.
Exchanging intelligence for strength—this ability was perfectly in line with the demon dragon's nature.
As his compatibility with the Demon Dragon Rune Crystal increased, Feng Qi also discovered that his control over his muscles had reached near-perfect levels.
He could even manipulate obscure muscles with ease, such as the levator ani.
In the words of a data analyst from the Scarlet Research Institute, he could now shape his feces into any desired form at will, like molding clay.
When he heard this, Feng Qi felt a chill run down his spine, despite having just gained this remarkable muscle control.
He could even vividly imagine the scene.
At this point, Feng Qi had fully mastered his body and could no longer lose control of his strength. He decided to leave the Scarlet Research Institute and return to Star City Academy.
But he wasn't going back to resume his life as a teacher.
In this timeline, staying at Star City Academy held no further meaning for him.
He planned to resign from his teaching position at the academy and devote the rest of his time to improving his strength at the Scarlet Research Institute, awaiting the establishment of the Dawn Army.
To ensure Bai Fusheng had no regrets, he brought Wei Wei with him on this trip back to Star City Academy.
His reason for resigning was to focus on virtual game research and the Cultivation Technique Research project that the Scarlet Research Institute would later sponsor.
Wei Wei stood by as a witness.
Bai Fusheng, who had always hoped Feng Qi would spread his wings in a broader sky, showed a hint of reluctance upon hearing this news, but still nodded in agreement with his decision.
Before they parted, Bai Fusheng smiled warmly and wished him a bright future.
Finally, it was time to bid farewell to Mu Qing and the others.
The sudden departure left Lin Ran and the other students perplexed. But after understanding his aspirations, Lin Ran and the others offered their blessings.
It was already dinner time when they prepared to leave.
At the insistence of Lin Ran and the others, Feng Qi agreed to stay for the meal.
The gathering took place once more in the northern corner of the dining hall, but it would be their last such gathering in this timeline.
From now on, each of them would forge their own path.
Yang Xiaoxin would join the military department.
Cai Guo would pursue her research at the Medical Research Institute.
The Xia Family Brothers and Yan Yue would enter their family's domain combat teams after graduation, standing on the front lines against the Domain Invasion.
The monk would return to the Prajna Domain Combat Team, while Lin Ran would join the Tiger Soul Research Institute...
Except for Mu Qing, it seemed their paths would diverge completely.
The meal lasted for several hours.
During this time, Feng Qi specifically reminded Lin Ran not to forget their agreement, as he would need his help with the unfinished cultivation technique.
By the time Feng Qi boarded the vehicle returning to the Scarlet Research Institute, it was already ten o'clock at night.
As he gazed at the familiar scenery passing by the window, he bid this place a silent farewell in his heart.
"Missing it?"
"Of course, but I have more important things to do." Feng Qi replied with a smile.
Wei Wei, who was driving, suddenly asked:
"Have you ever thought about being selfish? Choosing to rest in this timeline and live the life you want?"
He shook his head.
"Every version of me across all timelines shares the same resolve. If I give up, they all give up. That's why I can't waver—if I don't, neither do they."
He turned to look at Wei Wei.
"It's not just me. You're the same. Every version of you across all timelines has never given up."
"Hahaha, your ultimate creation tool?" Wei Wei narrowed her eyes and grinned.
"Don't put it that way... Though it does seem to be the case. From the very first Talent Blind Box, you've brought me new technologies in every timeline. I really can't understand how your mind works—how you're so brilliant."
"Stop flattering me! You're the tool!" Wei Wei glared immediately, then couldn't help but sigh. "The thought of eating nutrient paste for hundreds of years... it's just hopeless."
She, who could face any hardship with equanimity, felt her resolve crumble at the prospect of centuries of bland, unappetizing meals.
"Sister Wei, before we hide in the Secret Base, why not develop some delicious nutrient paste recipes to prepare for the future?"
"Good idea! I'll go back and pull an all-nighter researching. I don't want to eat that awful stuff every day for the rest of my life."
"An all-nighter? Then how about a late-night snack tonight?"
"Sure! Let's eat as much as we can these few years. We won't be able to later."
With that, Wei Wei slammed the accelerator, and the maglev car shot straight into the sky.
After returning to the Scarlet Research Institute, Feng Qi threw himself back into rigorous training.
The days were monotonous, but he endured them completely.
Compared to his own efforts, he felt that Wei Wei in every timeline, conducting research for centuries on end, endured an even more tedious, dull, and arduous existence than he did.
In the following months, the Scarlet Research Institute assigned elite guards from the base to guide his training and refine his combat skills.
Feng Qi studied these techniques diligently.
Not only would they serve him well, but the other version of himself, who could access his memories, would benefit even more.
Moreover, these knowledge and skills would be passed down through every subsequent timeline.
(End of the Chapter)
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