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Translator: CinderTL
The Tiger Soul Research Institute's breakfast spread was lavish, bordering on extravagant, surpassing even the offerings at Star City Academy by a significant margin.
However, the quality of the institute's meals had noticeably declined in recent times.
When he first arrived at the Tiger Soul Research Institute Headquarters, the cafeteria had served not only regional delicacies from various cities but also spiritual ingredients harvested from Domain Fields, such as Golden Light Grass from the Twilight Domain Field.
This low-grade spiritual material, capable of nourishing the body, typically sold for at least ten thousand yuan per stalk on the open market. Yet within the Tiger Soul Research Institute, it was provided in unlimited quantities.
Such extravagant food provisions were not mere wastefulness.
The underlying reason was closely tied to the unique circumstances within the Tiger Soul Research Institute.
The vast majority of researchers were constantly occupied with experiments, leaving them little time for cultivation practice. Coupled with the mental strain and frequent all-nighters, their bodies often suffered.
This undoubtedly slowed down the progress of their research.
To address this issue, the Tiger Soul High Command allocated a portion of their monthly spiritual resources to support the researchers' physical well-being.
Low-grade spiritual materials were made available in the cafeteria in near-unlimited quantities.
This measure proved remarkably effective.
After working through the night, researchers could quickly replenish their energy by consuming spiritual ingredients and return to their research with renewed vigor.
However, the situation changed drastically after the Lord of the Mist seized complete control of the Tiger Soul Research Institute.
Unlike the Nightshadow Clan, the Lord of the Mist had no need to leverage the institute's research capabilities for his own advancement.
He considered wasting spirit materials on researchers to be an utter waste.
Thus, he slashed the supply of spiritual ingredients in the cafeteria by 90%, replacing it with a rationed system where each researcher received a weekly allowance.
This drastic reduction in supply was the reason for the sharp decline in the quality of meals at the Tiger Soul cafeteria.
Spiritual delicacies nurtured by the heaven and earth's spiritual energy were undeniably more flavorful than mass-produced modern food.
This came as a crushing blow to the foodies at the Tiger Soul Research Institute.
After half an hour of savoring every bite, Feng Qi picked up the soy milk beside his plate and drained it in one gulp.
Rising from his seat, he returned directly to his room.
Two hours later.
Tiger Soul Headquarters Plaza.
Reporters from various cities were seated in rows on either side of the plaza.
As Feng Qi's figure appeared, the lights flashed and camera shutters clicked incessantly.
Taking his seat at the head table, he gazed at the sea of reporters before him.
Only five minutes remained until the results of the first round of cultivation technique testing were released.
The first segment of the press conference would be reviewing the consolidated evaluation results.
Feng Qi turned to look at the large countdown screen behind him.
Time ticked away rapidly. The clamor gradually subsided as the countdown reached ten seconds.
When the countdown ended, the first evaluation report appeared on the screen.
Galaxy Research Institute - Flesh and Blood Sacrifice Evaluation
First Round Evaluation Result: Perfect
Participating Departments: Cultivation Technique Research Department, Cultivation Technique Testing Department, Cultivation Technique Simulation Department, Human Anatomy Research Department, Virtual Technology Assessment Department, Second Department of Art Magic Research...
Chief Evaluator: Li Zhou, Director of the Galaxy Research Institute's Cultivation Technique Department.
Cultivation Technique Commentary: ...
When the Galaxy Research Institute's evaluation report came back with a perfect score, the journalists' section erupted in a frenzy, the rapid clicks of their cameras merging into a continuous barrage.
Feng Qi wasn't surprised by this assessment.
If humans could have detected the flaws in the Flesh and Blood Sacrifice, the Lord of the Mist wouldn't have snapped his fingers in the future.
From another perspective:
Old Wang had been working to decipher the Flesh and Blood Sacrifice across multiple timelines, yet progress remained slow, with a full breakthrough still seeming distant.
This demonstrated that the Flesh and Blood Sacrifice, deduced by the Lord of the Mist from the bloodstone, far surpassed the capabilities of modern human cultivation studies technology to easily comprehend.
At that moment, the second preliminary evaluation report appeared on the screen.
This report came from the Victory Research Institute.
As expected, the test results were another perfect score.
The Victory Research Institute's vice dean, who served as the chief evaluator, even penned a glowing 300-word commendation for the cultivation technique in his commentary.
As more evaluation reports poured in, the atmosphere reached a fever pitch.
In the live broadcast rooms, viewers watching the live stream were going wild.
Initially, they had harbored some skepticism about the media hype.
But now, their doubts had been completely dispelled.
These reports all came from authoritative, top-tier cultivation technique research institutes, and every single one had given the Flesh and Blood Sacrifice a "perfect" rating.
The live broadcast rooms were flooded with comments:
"Before seeing the institutes' evaluations, I was skeptical about the Flesh and Blood Sacrifice. The online rumors were too fantastical. Turns out my perspective was too narrow. Feng Qi is a legend!"
"Enough said. Feng Qi is a legend, period."
"This is a day that will be recorded in history. I never thought I'd witness it firsthand (watching the live stream counts as firsthand, right? Hehe)"
"The first round of evaluations is out. Can it be officially released within a year? I can't wait for the Flesh and Blood Sacrifice to go live. I'll definitely try cultivating it then, and I'm already considering making it my main cultivation technique!"
A total of 38 institutions participated in the initial evaluation.
Among them were eight top-tier cultivation technique organizations, all of which gave the "perfect" rating.
The press conference had now entered its second phase: the Q&A session.
The first to stand was a reporter representing Victory City's official media.
She smiled at Feng Qi and asked, "Teacher Feng, where did you draw inspiration for the Flesh and Blood Sacrifice?"
Feng Qi nodded calmly. "During my time teaching at Star City Academy, I always wanted to develop a Super Cultivation Technique that could advance the current state of cultivation studies. The initial inspiration for the Flesh and Blood Sacrifice came from that period."
The female reporter nodded and continued, "Did you choose to drop out of the academy specifically to develop the Flesh and Blood Sacrifice?"
"Yes. While teaching at Star City Academy, I was constantly distracted by trivial matters, making it impossible to focus on developing the Flesh and Blood Sacrifice. I decided to resign from my teaching position to dedicate myself entirely to research."
The reporter sat down, and a journalist from Winterfrost Academy stood up.
"Senior Feng Qi, I'm from Star City Academy as well, your junior sister. During my time there, I often heard legends about you. I'd like to ask, what are your thoughts on being called 'the rising star of tomorrow' by the outside world?"
"I'm undeserving of such praise. I only wish to focus on my research..."
The inquiry session lasted two hours.
Facing the questions, Feng Qi responded with a smile, humbly delivering the carefully prepared answers he had already rehearsed.
This inquiry session served two crucial purposes: to build momentum and expand the influence of Flesh and Blood Sacrifice, and more importantly, to craft his public image.
The goal was to gradually push public perception of him toward that of a "deity."
The inquiry session following the announcement of the first-round test results was merely the first phase of the Deity-Making Plan.
Next, the Lord of the Mist would manipulate public opinion to execute subsequent phases of the plan.
In each phase, the Lord of the Mist aimed to inspire awe and reverence in the public.
Only through repeated emotional shocks could he reshape public perception of Feng Qi.
The plan would culminate with the Tiger Soul Research Institute announcing the construction of a divine statue in Feng Qi's honor.
If the plan succeeded, even a fraction of humanity becoming his followers would grant him a continuous stream of power of faith.
As the Lord of the Mist put it:
"Used correctly, the Miracle Bracelet might prove even more effective than the bloodstone within my body."
He even joked that Feng Qi's future achievements might surpass his own.
Feng Qi remained uncertain about this.
If the Sacrifice Line truly unfolded smoothly, would he finally meet his other self?
(End of the Chapter)
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