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Chapter 324: Accelerated Cultivation
Chapter 324: Accelerated Cultivation
Ke Mingshan stood outside the cultivation chamber, keeping a close eye on Ji Xinghuo's progress.
For every alien being who came to cultivate at the Aether Research Institute for the first time, he would observe the entire process and collect data. It was both for safety, as each alien being who came here deserved their full attention, and also for the valuable data that could be used for research.
When he heard Ji Xinghuo say "increase gravity," he was startled.
20 tons was already the heaviest barbell in the cultivation chamber, and with a five-fold gravity environment, it was equivalent to 100 tons.
Yet Ji Xinghuo, merely a Super Alien, was able to push this immense weight and made it look effortless.
A researcher turned to ask, "Director Ke?"
"Follow his request," Ke Mingshan instructed.
As more power was inputted underground, the artificial gravity in the cultivation chamber increased, and the screens on the walls displayed the decimal points of the gravity multiple, increasing by one point every second.
After ten seconds, the gravity had increased to six times its normal level.
"Continue," Ji Xinghuo said after performing a few reps.
The gravity slowly increased once more, and when it reached 6.5 times, Ji Xinghuo called out, "Stop."
130 tons! Ji Xinghuo began to perform continuous reps, each movement precise and flawless.
His expression remained calm and focused.
Ke Mingshan couldn't help but marvel, truly deserving of the top spot on the Sky Ladder!
Although his own abilities were limited to that of a mid-level alien due to his mediocre talent, when it came to knowledge about starforce cultivation, he was undoubtedly one of the best in the world.
After observing Ji Xinghuo's cultivation for a few minutes, he made his deductions.
"His starforce is comparable to a Legend second stage."
"His physical strength far surpasses that of a typical Legend-level powerhouse, and even exceeds some non-strength-type alien Kings."
"And he's only a Super Alien who has evolved four times."
"What a talent..."
Ke Mingshan's eyes sparkled with curiosity as he thought, "This young man must have fused with over ten, perhaps even fifteen, different species, and each species is of high quality, cultivated to a considerable level."
"I wonder if he would be willing to share his data so that I could help him with profession template planning and analysis?"
"If I could get my hands on his data and combine it with the alien ability system, we could definitely achieve groundbreaking research results."
Ke Mingshan's mind raced with possibilities.
He wasn't the only one intrigued; the three researchers assisting Ji Xinghuo with his cultivation were equally astonished, their faces reflecting their keen interest.
Inside the cultivation chamber, Ji Xinghuo performed one rep after another, completing ten sets before moving on to other exercises targeting different muscle groups. Soon, sweat began to form on his body, but it wasn't excessive, and his expression remained relaxed.
He continued this regimen for half an hour before finally taking a break.
"Haa..."
Ji Xinghuo put down the equipment and opened the interface of the Myriad Astralmight Pupil. His starforce had been completely depleted and was now recovering rapidly.
With the fusion of two Aether Resonances, along with the "Photosynthetic Ring" he wore, which provided a total of three Aether Resonances, and the effect of the "Aether Refining Solution," his starforce recovery speed was astonishing. On average, he regained 150 points of starforce every minute.
From 0 to 8,500 points of starforce, it would take just under an hour.
The researchers turned off the artificial gravity and quickly entered the chamber, guiding him, "Please put on this equipment immediately."
A box of equipment was pushed in front of him.
Two researchers took out a simple black jacket, a belt, a pair of armguards, and two rings, a total of five pieces of equipment.
These were all superpower equipment, imbued with alien abilities related to Aether energy, and their effects complemented each other, forming a cohesive system.
Ji Xinghuo quickly complied and put on the equipment before stepping into the adjacent Aether Energy Gathering Room.
The Level 3 Aether Energy Gathering Room was tiny, measuring less than ten square meters.
In the center was a ergonomically designed recliner. Ji Xinghuo lay down, and the chair's adjustment module perfectly conformed to his body's contours, while high-frequency vibrations soothed his muscles, providing a very comfortable experience.
"Begin energy gathering, 3, 2, 1..."
A mechanical female voice sounded in the room, followed by a hum as Ji Xinghuo felt the massive equipment beneath him activate.
Instantly, the Aether energy in the surroundings surged and formed an invisible vortex.
However, to Ji Xinghuo's eyes, it was all clearly visible.
In just a few seconds, the density of Aether energy tripled! Ji Xinghuo's body was at the center of the vortex, and the chair beneath him acted like a magnet, attracting Aether energy to gather and infuse his body. His starforce recovery speed skyrocketed, doubling in efficiency compared to before.
He stared at the interface of the Myriad Astralmight Pupil, silently counting.
Soon, he had his answer.
"Around 300 points of starforce recovered per minute," Ji Xinghuo marveled inwardly. "This is even better than the effect in the Azure Sky Woods!"
Moreover, the cultivation equipment he wore and the chair beneath him didn't just speed up recovery; they also enhanced the absorption process, improving the efficiency of converting Aether energy into starforce.
He would only know the exact conversion rate once his starforce had fully recovered.
Time passed.
In less than half an hour, Ji Xinghuo's starforce had not only recovered to its peak but had exceeded its previous value.
8,568 points!
"It increased by 4 points," Ji Xinghuo said, a bit incredulous.
Half an hour of training, followed by half an hour of recovery—in a single cycle of just under an hour, he had gained 4 points of starforce.
From 45 points to 60 points per day, his training efficiency had increased by a third!
In just four months, he would likely reach the upper limit of a Super Alien, surpassing 15,000 points of starforce.
Ji Xinghuo was delighted.
However, he maintained a calm expression, stepping out of the Aether Energy Gathering Room and facing Ke Mingshan and the three researchers, who all wore looks of astonishment.
"You've recovered so quickly?" Ke Mingshan asked, his eyes filled with disbelief.
Ji Xinghuo nodded, "Yes."
"Have you fused with Aether Affinity, and not just one?" Ke Mingshan couldn't help but inquire.
He had observed the training of too many Legends and Kings to not deduce many details from the time it took for recovery. Generally speaking, for an alien at the second stage of the Legend realm, it would take at least three hours for their starforce to recover from depletion to full.
Two hours was already considered very fast.
Yet, Ji Xinghuo had done it in just 28 minutes!
The richer one's starforce, the longer the recovery time, but Ji Xinghuo seemed to defy this rule.
Ji Xinghuo knew he couldn't hide the truth from an expert in Aether energy like Ke Mingshan, so he admitted, "I've fused with Aether Resonance."
He mentioned the fusion but didn't specify the number.
"Aether Resonance!"
Ke Mingshan's eyes lit up with understanding, and the three researchers beside him couldn't help but feel envious. Aether Resonance was a Starfall Mutant, no wonder his training was so fast!
"Rest assured, our institute never discloses information about aliens." Ke Mingshan assured seriously.
"Then I'll continue."
Ji Xinghuo removed the five pieces of training equipment he was wearing and returned to the Artificial Gravity Chamber to resume his exercises. This time, he used two types of potions provided by the institute, which didn't conflict with the Aether Refining Solution and were meant to aid in physical recovery and replenish his body's consumption.
Half an hour of training, followed by half an hour of recovery.
Each training cycle lasted an hour, and Ji Xinghuo seemed tireless as he continued relentlessly until four in the afternoon, completing seven cycles and increasing his starforce by nearly 30 points. He felt a sense of satisfaction.
If it weren't for Yan Wenzhuo waiting for him, he would have kept going.
After bidding farewell to Ke Mingshan, Ji Xinghuo returned to Yan Wenzhuo's office. Yan Wenzhuo wasn't surprised to see him back after such a long time.
"How was the Aether Energy Gathering Room?" he asked with a smile.
"Fantastic!"
Ji Xinghuo was very pleased.
"I'm glad you're satisfied." Yan Wenzhuo handed him a document, "Here's the schedule I've prepared for you. Take a look and let me know if there's anything you want to add, and then we can finalize it."
The document outlined several items on the agenda.
After reviewing it, Ji Xinghuo said, "In the next few months, I'll mainly focus on auxiliary training and take classes on the side. While I'm training, please arrange for teachers to instruct me. Let's put everything else on hold for now; I want to break through to the Legend realm as soon as possible."
The knowledge of the Star Realm encompassed a lot of information.
It was a vast cultural curriculum, ranging from geography, races, and nations to languages, star gods, and dimensions. Each branch was a profound study, requiring specialized teachers. Mastering all of it would easily qualify one for two or three doctoral degrees.
His major was Star Realm languages, so this would also count as furthering his academic pursuits.
With his hyper-frequency thinking state, his memory and reading speed were far superior to the average person, and multitasking was not an issue.
Training and studying simultaneously.
Ji Xinghuo believed he could handle it.
Yan Wenzhuo nodded, "Alright, I'll arrange for teachers to instruct you."
"Minister Yan, I'd like to consult you about something." Ji Xinghuo didn't beat around the bush, "I have a batch of Aether Crystals that I want to use to apply for the Aether Energy Gathering Room, pay the fees, and let others use it. I wonder if that's possible?"
"Who do you want to give it to?" Yan Wenzhuo was a little surprised.
"Zhao Manying and Zhong Ming." Ji Xinghuo revealed their names, "Zhong Ming is my second brother. He's currently a competition alien in the B League, with excellent talent comparable to mine. He just lacks the opportunity."
Yan Wenzhuo was startled.
He knew about Zhao Manying, the previous top-ranked Sky Ladder contestant, but he was surprised that Zhong Ming's talent could match Ji Xinghuo's.
"In principle, it's not allowed, but since you've brought it up and you're offering to pay with Aether Crystals..." Yan Wenzhuo pondered for a moment, "Go ahead and have them apply for it."
"Thank you, Minister Yan." Ji Xinghuo understood his implication.
When something was said to be 'not allowed', it usually meant it was; and when something was 'approved in principle', it often meant the opposite. One had to learn to read between the lines in officialdom.
Of course, Yan Wenzhuo had also given him some face.
Ji Xinghuo knew that in this matter, he was suspected of abusing his power for personal gain. However, by paying the fees with Aether Crystals, he wasn't causing any loss to the public or personal gain, and instead, he was bringing benefits to the Aether Research Institute by providing them with Aether Crystals. It was a win-win situation for all parties involved.
As he left Yan Wenzhuo's office, he immediately called Zhong Ming, "Second Brother, did you fuse with the mutant species I gave you last night?"
"No, that's good."
"I have an Aether Affinity here that should suit you better." Ji Xinghuo said, "I'm coming to your place now."
(End of Chapter)
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