Translator: CinderTL
Back in his dorm, Feng Qi took a cold shower before collapsing onto his bed.
Unable to get answers from Bai Fusheng, he decided to delve into the Dream Realm again, hoping to find clues about the future.
But after closing his eyes for a moment, he opened them again.
His mind was racing with thoughts, making sleep impossible.
He got up, went to the refrigerator, and grabbed several bottles of liquor, chugging them down one after another.
Soon, his face flushed crimson, and a wave of drowsiness washed over him.
In a hazy stupor, he collapsed back onto the bed...
Opening his eyes, Feng Qi eagerly scanned his surroundings.
A blood moon hung in the sky, casting its crimson glow over a landscape littered with withered bones.
The world hadn't transformed into the utopia he had imagined. It remained silent, cold, and largely unchanged.
Despite all his efforts, the future remained bleak, leaving him deeply resentful.
Growing increasingly frustrated, Feng Qi slapped the "Little Cripple" that lunged at him, knocking it to the ground, then kicked it viciously several times.
He's getting mad! He's getting mad! Look, the living dead is losing his cool!
Feng Qi: ...
"Long time no see, Narrator," Feng Qi greeted, recognizing the Narrator's familiar voice.
Hmm, I didn't miss you.
Feng Qi: ...
After calming himself, he resolved to keep trying.
As long as he could enter the Dream Realm, he would have a chance to alter the future and save humanity. There was no need to get angry.
With this in mind, he removed the "Little Cripple's" leg bones and set off toward the Star City Shelter.
Along the way, he noticed a significant change in the living dead within this Dream Realm. Compared to his previous visits, their physical strength had noticeably increased.
Both his running speed and resilience to physical attacks had significantly improved.
He couldn't understand the reason for these changes, so he didn't dwell on it. All that mattered now was accessing the Star City Database to learn about the historical divergences in this timeline.
He also eagerly anticipated what crucial information and final messages his future self might have left in his personal mailbox.
Due to slight alterations in the terrain along the way, including changes in the positions of trees, Feng Qi spent considerable time searching before finally locating the black stele that marked the entrance to the Star City Shelter.
Compared to before, the black stele had also undergone changes.
The once-blurred inscription "Star City Shelter" had become clear, and a faint silvery-white metallic sheen could now be seen beneath the black surface.
After dripping his blood onto the tablet for authentication, the stone tablet slid to the right, revealing a rusty metal passage.
Stepping into the passage, he headed straight for the database's location.
The underground plaza was now even more expansive than before, with the database still standing at its center.
Approaching the database, he pressed the activation button.
The screen flickered to life, displaying a series of numbers and symbols before a menu of options appeared.
Having mastered the database, he clicked on the search bar, first entering his own name and then applying filters. Instantly, relevant information appeared.
Feng Qi (Technique Researcher):
Lifespan: 26 years
Cause of Death: Participated in a special event; details classified.
Date of Death: June 23, 2031
Lifetime Achievements (Honors): S-Class Outstanding Graduate of Star City Academy, Modifier of Cultivation Exercises Version 2.0, A-Class Human Elite Medal, Outstanding Contribution to Human Development Award, Founder of Fierce Tiger Fist, Founder of Body Tempering Art.
Evaluation: Feng Qi displayed exceptional talent from a young age. During his time at Star City Academy, he and Lin Ran were both hailed as the future stars of humanity. During this period, he developed the martial techniques Fierce Tiger Fist and Body Tempering Art, making outstanding contributions to the development of human cultivation arts. However, he produced no further research results and began exhibiting signs of mental instability, becoming paranoid and perpetually anxious. This was a great loss to humanity. He was eventually expelled from the Tiger Soul Research Institute and perished in a special event.
Online Comments:
Domain Meat Grinder: From a historical perspective, if Feng Qi had maintained his initial momentum, he would undoubtedly have become a historical figure. Tragically, he died young, his mind deteriorating before his death. Truly, the heavens envy the talented.
Windwalker: I've researched historical records, and it's said that Feng Qi constantly urged Lin Ran to abandon his cultivation technique research and focus solely on art magic. If Feng Qi hadn't died so young, he might have prevented a catastrophe that affected all of humanity, and history would have gained another art magic prodigy, perhaps even a legendary figure. What a pity.
I Told You So: If Feng Qi hadn't died young, he might have stopped Mu Qing from becoming the Great Demon King. They say Mu Qing refused to listen to anyone but Feng Qi back then. I even suspect the Domain Transcender assassinated Feng Qi, triggering the subsequent series of disasters.
Cola Lover: I think Feng Qi had simply burned out. His early achievements were indeed remarkable, but they drained his inspiration. When he couldn't develop new cultivation techniques later on, the psychological shock was too great, leading to mental instability. In the end, it was his weak mindset that failed him.
Behind-the-Scenes Master: I suspect Feng Qi was possessed. The contrast between his earlier brilliance—he was practically a savior archetype—and his later rapid decline is too stark. Everything went downhill after that. I believe this is the first documented case of Body Possession in history, on par with the Wang Mang time-travel incident.
In this version of the Star City Database, in addition to character evaluations, a comments section from netizens had been added.
After reviewing his detailed profile, Feng Qi was stunned.
Mentally ill? Me?
Don't doubt it. It's you.
Feng Qi: ...
He couldn't determine whether his counterpart in this timeline had truly developed mental issues. Deciding to investigate further, he opened the email account "he" had left behind, hoping to find crucial information.
After entering his private email code into the database, the email page popped up.
He then entered the 12-digit password.
As the email opened, a series of messages appeared.
Scrolling through them, Feng Qi discovered that his counterpart in this timeline had been using the private email account as a personal diary, filled with useless rants and trivial notes.
However, some messages contained information Feng Qi found extremely useful.
"Since I can no longer enter the Dream Realm, I've noticed my body can store spiritual energy again. But I've also lost the ability to grow stronger by hunting domain creatures. I don't know whether to be happy or sad."
"That bastard Lin Ran refuses to listen to reason and is still secretly studying cultivation arts. I'm going to beat the shit out of him. Don't worry, the kid will change. Just look at the future—isn't he different now? (Laughing emoji)"
"You showed off too much early on, so now that I've lost the Dream Realm, everyone around me keeps praising me. It's so fucking awkward."
"Mu Qing no longer harbors any hostility toward me and now considers me a friend. After questioning her, I learned that she voluntarily participated in the Scarlet Research Institute's rune augment experiments, driven by her desire to complete the unfinished work of her deceased relatives. So, what Grandmaster said was true, but that doesn't absolve the Scarlet Research Institute of its problems. I'm continuing my investigation. I still believe Mu Qing's betrayal of humanity is connected to the Scarlet Research Institute and the missions she undertook for them, as recorded in the database. This mysterious organization seems to be hiding many secrets."
"If I were to die young, and the manner of my death were kept secret... it's highly likely I would have been assassinated!"
(End of the Chapter)
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