Even by the time Li Lang descended the walls and made his way out the gates, the boy who failed to be accepted by any sect was still slamming his forehead into the ground.
Li Lang quickly ran up to the small group of disappointed children who had discovered they only had grade one aptitude, just like him. Their gazes shied when h...
2024-05-11 09:02:51 +0000 UTC View PostFor the past several months, Li Lang had settled on his routine. He would cultivate in the morning before going off to sell his sodas, then he would resupply his ingredients before spending his day making more of his merchandise for the next day. During all other times, he would keep to himself and practice his newfound Qi powers.
<... 2024-05-11 08:49:54 +0000 UTC View PostLi Lang ran to the auto-analyzer upon hearing Ruby’s report regarding the completion of the analysis on the Recovery Pill. He skimmed through the pages of reports, which were much more detailed than what he received when analyzing any of the previous materials.
The first section went over the effects of the pill, which, as its ...
2024-05-11 08:42:13 +0000 UTC View PostAs the warm blood splashed onto Li Lang’s face, he quickly reached into his robes to keep his trump card close. However, before he could use it, the man above him, who was still being bitten by the Leopard, suddenly shone like a lamp in the dark.
Li Lang didn’t even have time to process the scene before the light exploded out...
2024-05-11 08:37:52 +0000 UTC View PostTwenty days after Li Lang had visited the various guilds in Xiang Yang and spent most of his fortune on a talisman, his plan was finally coming to fruition.
During this entire time, he had closed himself off at his inn, cultivating, eating, and sleeping. He kept a low profile and avoided trouble. It would have been exceptionally ...
2024-05-11 08:34:05 +0000 UTC View Post“So, is there no better way to test how each cassette will affect the neurological pathways?” I asked the sentient AI.
“Negative. No reliable formula could be observed. It may be due to missing variables or my lack of ability.”
I closed my eyes and rubbed my chin as I brainstormed ideas and digest all the informatio...
2024-05-10 11:10:01 +0000 UTC View PostThe receptionist balked at the question coming from the little boy for a split second before composing herself and re-donning her facade.
“Little friend, the Alchemist Guild’s role is to certify qualified alchemists. We do not take apprentices ourselves. Your best chance is to find a teacher by joining a sect.”
“Do ...
2024-05-10 10:15:03 +0000 UTC View PostLi Lang still remembered the moment when he had asked Elder Nong if there was any method to get around the limit of Qi one could absorb each session, imposed by aptitude. The elder had closed his eyes and took a pregnant pause, looking towards the sky above before replying.
“Cultivation is more difficult than climbing up Mount ...
2024-05-09 10:15:52 +0000 UTC View Post“This is Xiang Yang. This is as far as I can take you, since they don’t allow people to fly into the city. We’ll have to part ways here, but I hope you find your way in life. If I make any significant progress in my cultivation, I swear I will help you search for your friends.” The elder from the Clear Heart sect with the appea...
2024-05-09 09:56:51 +0000 UTC View Post“Good, you’re awake.”
Li Lang’s eyes opened wide as he looked up at where the voice had come from. A young boy in pristine beige robes stood right before him. He had both hands behind him and was looking down at Li Lang with a smile.
He appeared young, around Li Lang’s physical age, and had a lively aura. Still, L...
2024-05-09 09:54:59 +0000 UTC View Post“Have I gone crazy after hitting my head? And this is all just a figment of my imagination?” Li Lang couldn’t help but mutter at the ludicrous situation he found himself in.
He was floating in the middle of darkness and a childish voice came from a red stone.
“Master, you haven’t gone crazy. I guarantee it!” The...
2024-05-09 09:52:11 +0000 UTC View PostThe old woman flashed Li Lang a smile as she ran her hand over his cheeks. Her hand continued downward until it reached his neck.
“Hmm…strange. No unique physique or talent for cultivation despite your deformations… Never mind then. Run along now, child.”
She quickly lost interest and turned her back on Li Lang.
... 2024-05-09 09:50:20 +0000 UTC View PostThe middle-aged man in pristine robes eyed the two Zi siblings intensely. He slowly walked toward them and crouched down once he got close enough to place a hand on their shoulders.
“I’m Chen Hao Ming, an elder from the Clear Heart Sect. I’m sorry for coming too late. I may have taken care of that demonic cultivator, but yo...
2024-05-09 09:48:07 +0000 UTC View Post“So you two are the kids with the Tranquil Harmony physique! Good, good, good! You both will serve as excellent cultivation cauldrons for me!” The man’s voice somehow echoed throughout the dining hall where the Zi family was. His voice drew all their attention upward, past the roof that had been obliterated.
Zi Zun, the mas...
2024-05-09 09:46:26 +0000 UTC View PostFollowing his memories, Li Lang cut across the courtyard at a brisk pace. He found a lone pagoda in the middle of it with a large wooden sign hung right above the entrance. It had the words “Book Pavillion” carved into it.
There wasn’t anyone else around, so Li Lang took the liberty of letting himself in. Several shelves im...
2024-05-09 09:43:01 +0000 UTC View Post“Don’t worry, I’ll definitely become a great cultivator in your place and get you an Ascension Pill, too.” Zi Xi said as he stepped forward toward the transparent talent orb.
Another hand landed on Li Lang’s shoulder and he couldn’t help but smile when he saw it was Zi Xiao Mei. His two childhood friends were there fo...
2024-05-09 09:40:50 +0000 UTC View PostLi Lang couldn’t help but well up with excitement as his curiosity about his new world was sparked. A world of cultivation, as told in the fictional stories he had previously read for inspiration in his research. These stories all depicted a world where humans could transcend their mortality and break free from the shackles of time, ...
2024-05-09 09:38:53 +0000 UTC View PostEarth 5709
“I’ll be honest with you. Your rare telomere disorder has suddenly taken a turn for the worse. Even with the most optimistic projections… you have at most two months left. I know this is—”
“It’s okay doctor. I understand.” Langley patted the doctor on the shoulder and turned his a...
2024-05-09 09:34:03 +0000 UTC View PostAfter a productive night out meeting my new test subjects, I couldn’t stand it and began the experiments right away.
I brought several operating chairs into my workshop and strapped my subjects in.
I have been entering some of the knowledge from my head into our database recently and the first subject I completed wa...
2024-05-08 11:10:00 +0000 UTC View Post“Lanus, how long until the analysis of the latest prototype is complete?”
“Report. The estimated remaining time is three hours, twenty-two minutes, and five seconds. I would like to reiterate it is recommended to upload the database of academic knowledge, especially regarding physics, mechanical engineering, and robotics....
2024-05-06 11:10:01 +0000 UTC View PostI pressed the button to start up the entire mainframe where our AI was hosted. Lights immediately flashed on as various devices began to boot up. The temperature in the cool room started to slowly but surely rise.
“So, how long will it take to set everything up?” Claire asked from behind me.
“Should only take a minute...
2024-05-03 11:10:01 +0000 UTC View PostStatus
Level:
25
EXP:
1560/2500
Musculoskeletal:
211
Neural Reflex:
65
Visuomotor Coordination:
87
Endurance:
59
Sensory Perception:
127
Upgrade Points:
0
Upgrades:
Stealth +7
Hacking +5
Thorne - Halls Corporation
During a normal morning, before Rollo had left for NLA, Thorne had suddenly shot up from his seat with a serious expression.
“Listen to me, guys. Can you both please just hire an errand boy or something?”
“Why?” Claire replied. “I don’t see a need for it....
2024-04-29 11:10:00 +0000 UTC View Post“What do you think if we split the components into smaller models, but have several of them linked? It would increase redundancy and allow us to alter the exterior like this for a more stable structure.” I asked the man beside me.
Luford, the acting CEO of Sensorial Corp, had paid my workshop a visit to explore possibilities ...
2024-04-26 11:10:00 +0000 UTC View PostLeandro - GrainScape Technologies
Right at the entrance of a gated facility, a man got off the leading truck and made his way over to the security booth.
“Good afternoon, Lee. How have you been?”
“Same old, same old.”
“Oh, then you’re doing really well, then,” Leandro smirked. “W...
2024-04-24 11:10:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Yuki - Halls Corporation
“Sir, my team is ready to proceed at any time. Just give us the command,” Yuki said as she saluted to her superior on the other end of the video call.
“Please hold until the appointed time. The CEO has yet to arrive at the command center and has given the order to follow e...
2024-04-22 11:10:01 +0000 UTC View PostWe explored several alternative methods in our retaliation against GrainScape Tech for instigating the incident with Sensorial before we decided on a general direction. It was important to hit back at them, so they knew when to back off.
No definitive decision has been made as we gave our intelligence department some time to gath...
2024-04-19 11:10:01 +0000 UTC View PostLuford Perez - Sensorial Corporation
“What is the meaning of this, Luford?” Harold, the acting CEO, jumped up at Luford’s opening line. “We have already voted to go with my plan. You’re damaging our unity with this stunt you’re pulling.”
“Calm down, brother. The reason I have brought a new p...
2024-04-17 11:10:00 +0000 UTC View Post“So what did he say?” Claire asked immediately as I got out of the room.
I took a sip of the milkshake she handed me before replying, as we moved back to the main building.
“Well, stuff about the politics behind their company, for one. He then went over how they had undermined us in detail. It seems like he was the on...
2024-04-15 11:10:00 +0000 UTC View PostI stared down at the unconscious man before me, whom Thorne had tied up with the restraining bracelets.
From the conversations I overheard he had with the other workers, he was the CTO of Sensorial Corporation.
Great…What the fuck do I do with this executive-level figure now?
Killing him was out of the ques...
2024-04-12 11:10:01 +0000 UTC View Post