Chapter 120: Her Lord's Secret Technique and Hela's Seclusion

Chapter 120: Her Lord's Secret Technique and Hela's Seclusion

Chen Doctor's gaze upon him was filled with a certain intensity of anticipation.

Upon hearing these words, Zhuang Budong, standing nearby, furrowed his brows, suspecting that he might have misheard.

Ji Jingqiu calmly and composedly nodded, "Yes."

Chen Doctor let out a sigh that seemed to be a mix of admiration and lament.

"Did your parents find a solution to the Vile Toxin Syndrome?"

"No, just suppression and control, but it will increase the chances of an outbreak."

Chen Doctor's eyes flickered, and after a moment, he said, "That's still remarkable. I didn't misjudge them, but unfortunately..."

It was as if a signal had been given.

In the blink of an eye, the scene before him changed. He looked again, and the long blade remained quiet, as if the previous blade's ringing was an illusion, and the vision he had witnessed no longer existed.

Chen Doctor sighed softly, "Although I don't want to admit it... the Federation is still the world of warriors."

He slowly gripped the handle of the blade.

"Many people are keeping a close eye on Ji Jingqiu, both openly and secretly. They are all curious to see how far he can go. Until he makes a mistake, they won't allow any accidents to happen to him."

"Also, add another schedule to the lab. In a week, no, a month from now, summon Ji Jingqiu again under the pretext of an experiment."

Two hours later, Ji Jingqiu left the Crimson Lab and White Jade Capital, accompanied by Zhuang Budong.

In that instant, Ji Jingqiu listened to the Bodhi Tree's complaints in his inner world and reached out.

"Tsk, I heard that Jia's academic fraud was exposed, and he was dismissed from Pear Blossom Academy. Surprisingly, he joined Divine Might Corporation for retirement."

He wondered if the young man who had achieved the strongest Body of Power in ten thousand years would be recognized.

In his inner world, the five Eternal Blades, some intact and some broken, seemed to resonate, responding in unison to the ringing of the blade. This sound didn't reach Ji Jingqiu's ears but resonated deep within his soul.

Chen Doctor seemed to be deep in thought, and he instructed, "Keep a close eye on him. If there's any sign of turning back, report it to me immediately."

Could Ji Jingqiu touch that blade at his current realm? "But I must remind you, this might be dangerous. Don't take risks. If you sense any danger, retreat immediately." Chen Doctor added.

A strange feeling washed over Ji Jingqiu.

At that moment, he thought he saw a blazing sun. A sun that dominated the sky at noon, its power overwhelming and unrestrained. With just a glance, Ji Jingqiu knew who stood before him—ten thousand years ago, the Federation's founding marshal, Divine Might General, Her Donghuang! The scene shattered in an instant.

Before Ji Jingqiu could examine it closely, Zhuang Budong approached from behind and patted him on the shoulder.

"Hmm, not at all. Usually, it takes two or three days to calm down, and this time should be no exception."

"You can touch it and comprehend the principles it contains. This is the greatest gift I can give you, and it's also one of the lab's most valuable hidden treasures."

"Boss, Hela has gone into seclusion early." A researcher spoke casually.

"Seclusion? But it's not even the end of July yet," Chen Doctor mused. "When did this start?"

Chen Doctor also escorted Ji Jingqiu out.

He suddenly pointed at the long blade embedded in the female deity's chest and said,

"Hmm, prepare in advance." Chen Doctor's tone suddenly turned stern. "Inform everyone to stay alert during this period! This test is crucial, directly determining the funding for the next few years! Whoever dares to block my path will face the consequences!"

Ji Jingqiu took slow steps forward, approaching the long blade. He looked down at the female deity lying at his feet.

The researchers who heard this stopped their work, stared wide-eyed, and turned to look at their boss, who had intermittent bouts of madness.

"It's almost ready. The assessment result can be applied to the selection tournament two months from now."

Time was pressing, and he immersed himself in cultivation, constantly stimulating the growth of his Heartcurrent.

Was he referring to the blade?

At that moment, not only Ji Jingqiu but also all the researchers, Zhuang Budong, and Chen Doctor fixed their gaze on Ji Jingqiu's hand as he grasped the long blade.

Chen Doctor looked regretful and turned to leave.

Hearing Zhuang Budong's question, Ji Jingqiu nodded.

The original outbreak time of the Vile Toxin Syndrome was gradually shortening as he broke through the Heaven-Human Six Limits one after another.

Just as Ji Jingqiu wanted to turn back and seek confirmation from Chen Doctor.

One of the blades suddenly appeared before Ji Jingqiu but was blocked by a tall and ancient figure.

After listening to his explanation, Chen Doctor nodded slightly and fell into deep thought.

After sending Ji Jingqiu off, Chen Doctor returned to the lab, just in time to meet a researcher carrying a chart.

With the help of Flame Monastery Hellfire, he only needed to endure half an hour of the outbreak each day.

Ji Jingqiu carefully recalled, "It should be the Heaven-Human Six Limits. After breaking through each limit, my symptoms would slightly alleviate. As for my soul cultivation, its improvement can only help me temporarily avoid a calamity, but it doesn't solve the root problem. Additionally, physical enhancement has no effect on the disease."

Zhuang Budong's expression suddenly turned solemn, as if he wanted to speak but didn't.

Ji Jingqiu stared at the long blade.

"Understood. By the way, did you really know his parents?"

Chen Doctor glanced at him, "Double it."

"Yes, sir!" Researcher A saluted respectfully and then asked, "What about the bonus afterward...?"

The wind from distant lands, carrying the solemnity and gunpowder of ancient battlefields, blew onto this land, causing the clear bell hanging on the blade's handle to chime.

Even Ji Jingqiu couldn't gain recognition? It seemed that the project named 'Inheritance' would continue to stay in the Crimson Lab.

"Just write it down."

"Of course," Chen Doctor nodded, "Not just before, but every year, there are quite a few people who want to gain something from that blade."

The figure slowly turned around.

A deity lay quietly at his feet, devoid of any breath.

Upon entering, his eyes were immediately drawn to the long blade, finding it particularly pleasing.

"Let me guess, is there a component called 'Star Remains' in the suppressant formula your parents prepared for you?"

"He paused, then asked, "How is your condition now?"

He glanced at Ji Jingqiu again and said, "Hmm, this gift might not be enough. Look over there, do you see that blade?"

Ji Jingqiu's heart settled as he looked at Senior Zhuang, confirming that the senior had no intention of stopping him. He took slow steps towards the center.

After a long while, he raised his head and said,

"To be honest..."

"How's the analysis of the Fourth Research Institute's model coming along?" he asked.

If he hadn't known in advance, he would have thought it was just a corpse.

A faint sound of the blade rang out, low and lingering, carrying the weariness of time, as if the long blade had been dulled and eroded by the long years.

Every year at the end of July, the depth index would suddenly plummet for a period of time.

At the same time, as if in encouragement and anticipation, a new method for cultivating Qi Energy to increase the power of one's strikes emerged in his mind.

Their gazes met.

"It's much better now, and after reversing the rebellion, it should be completely resolved," Ji Jingqiu said.

"Come, I'll teach you how to stimulate the growth of your heartcurrent in this place. We only have two hours, but it should be enough to double your heartcurrent intensity."

For him, this was no longer a torment but more like a reminder and wake-up call, urging him not to be complacent with his current achievements, as the situation was still uncertain.

A wildly imaginative thought popped into his mind, and he turned to look at the door that had closed behind Ji Jingqiu.

"Hmm, they are two promising juniors, but they were ruined by that old man, Jia Weiting."

Senior?

Zhuang Budong gazed at the young man before him, his mind recalling the day he broke through the limit, and the figure in the video, full of vigor and spirit. He sighed deeply.

"Now," Chen Doctor said with a slight pause, "to be honest with you, I've been here for a while, and this senior still gives me some face. With me here, he will hold back a bit and won't harm you."

Coincidence?

At that moment, he could clearly sense that the spirit within the long blade was gradually calming down.

Time ticked by, following its predetermined path.

Under Senior Zhuang's patient guidance, Ji Jingqiu quickly grasped the secret technique for stimulating heartcurrent growth.

After a brief contemplation, he spoke with a deep gaze, "And now, is there any sign of improvement?"

The latter was the radiation of the Four Guardians Star, the primary cause of the environmental change on the Four Guardians Star.

That was also the quietest moment on the Four Guardians Star.

Ji Jingqiu subconsciously took a step back.

"Understood."

Hmm, a stingy corpse.

Two hours ago... Chen Doctor's eyebrows twitched.

At that moment, it was as if Ji Jingqiu's consciousness had fallen into another world, or as if countless thoughts rushed towards him, like a raging tide, placing him in the midst of the battlefield from years ago.

"Ha, what experiment?"

"And one day, when Ji Jingqiu enters a certain realm, without him lifting a finger, someone will bring him what he needs."

Chen Doctor thought for a moment and said uncertainly, "There should be, but it's not explicitly recorded."

The sun was obscured by thick clouds, and only occasionally did a few rays of light manage to pierce through the gaps, casting a mottled glow on the battlefield where blood and fire intertwined.

The person wore heavy armor, a divine being, calm and unshakeable like a mountain range, leaving onlookers breathless.

Chen Doctor nodded slightly, "Very useful information, it can verify some of my guesses. As a reward, you can stay here for an extra hour today."

In a daze...

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A thought flashed through Ji Jingqiu's mind.

"Hiss, could that kid's parents' situation be related to someone with the surname Jia? That person must have noticed this kid too."

"Has anyone succeeded before?"

—He was still not satisfied with its requirements.

"It's fine," Chen Doctor smiled, "Even if that old man noticed, what of it? Ji Jingqiu's situation is different from his parents'."

"What did the boss say?" Researcher A showed a curious expression.

But neither the expected nor the feared scenes materialized.

Chen Doctor waved his hand, and the isolation barrier slowly rose.

"In your perception, what factors alleviate the Vile Toxin Syndrome? Is it the strengthening of the body, the cultivation of the soul, or the breakthrough of the Heaven-Human Five Limits?" Chen Doctor stared at him.

The "seclusion" they mentioned was an inside joke in the lab, referring to the sudden plunge in the depth index emitted by Hela's body, as if the deity had gone into seclusion.

At the current rate, if there were another ten thousand years...

"Two hours ago."

Could the blade be a living being? He speculated that the blade might have been left behind by one of the seven generals who had suppressed Hela! And among the seven, at least three of them were skilled in using blades! Which one was it? "Have any warriors tried before?" Ji Jingqiu asked.

Chen Doctor turned to look at the divine being in the center, his gaze profound.

Ji Jingqiu was slightly startled and nodded, wondering how he had guessed.

"Now," Ji Jingqiu said softly.

Ji Jingqiu's gaze fell on the long blade.

But in the eyes of those behind him, Ji Jingqiu showed no reaction after grasping the long blade, until he was suddenly thrown back.

"Haha, after all, that old man holds many patents."

Wasn't this the time when Ji Jingqiu arrived?

Gazing into the distant future, ten thousand years later.

"It's fine, it's said that even a grandmaster couldn't gain the blade's approval. You still have a long way to go. Do you... have the Vile Toxin Syndrome?"

The researchers were full of enthusiasm, raising their hands and cheering.

Chen Doctor remained silent, unsure how to evaluate this statement.

Researcher A comforted, "Don't worry, boss, after all, it's them who are on the battlefield, and they'll be the first to die if something happens."

The Federation could then completely "disassemble" Hela.

Unfortunately, the Federation didn't have much time left.

Additionally...

Did Ji Jingqiu really not gain the approval of this "senior"? If Hela had indeed fallen into silence because of Ji Jingqiu's arrival, there was only one possibility: the "senior" had forcefully intervened to protect Ji Jingqiu from Hela's threat.

(End of Chapter)

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