Has Spiritual Energy Revival begun?
Dong Dingguo’s words left Kong Ji stunned for a moment. He then burst out laughing. “Stop joking, Leader. How could Spiritual Energy really exist? If it did, Immortals would have been flying all over the sky long ago!”
He had lived two lives.
What absurd things had he never seen?
Reality was not a novel. How could Spiritual Energy possibly exist?
Even when he had first transmigrated and been reborn, with some unrealistic fantasies still lingering in his Head, after all these years, those fantasies had long since been reduced to ashes by reality.
After pondering over the things in his memories for so many years, Kong Ji had long since recognized reality.
Spiritual Energy did not exist!
If it really existed, he would have Cultivated to completion long ago!
However, Dong Dingguo’s next action caused his laughter to stop.
“I wouldn’t dare say they’re Immortals, but I have no reason to lie to you. Take a look.”
Dong Dingguo opened the Tablet again.
There was still a Video on it.
In an empty room, a black void floated at the center. From within it, wisps of White Mist continuously drifted out, slowly dissipating into the air.
“This is Spiritual Energy?”
Kong Ji asked in surprise, “It’s not a special effect?”
“Of course not. But whether it’s Spiritual Energy is unclear. This White Mist simply resembles the Spiritual Energy you described.”
Dong Dingguo swiped his finger and moved to the next Video.
In the Video, dozens of people had gathered together for training.
Splitting bricks, high jumping, running, and strength tests—every one of them far exceeded the Limit that Humans could reach.
Kong Ji clearly saw someone run one hundred meters in under six seconds and someone else jump three meters straight up from a standstill. As for those splitting bricks and bending steel bars, they certainly did not look like props.
“This is real?”
Kong Ji was completely dumbfounded.
With the facts before him, he had no choice but to believe it.
Whether it was Spiritual Energy or something else, every person in the Video could be considered a superhuman compared with an Ordinary Person!
“Of course.”
Dong Dingguo nodded. “There are many more similar Videos. Every one of them changed only after coming into contact with that White Mist.”
“This Energy, temporarily named White Mist, appeared three months ago, and not in just one location. The White Mist within it can bring Humans incredible changes. The longer someone stays in the White Mist, the more intense the changes become, and so far, no side effects have been found.”
“Our experts have studied it for a long time without discovering anything, so we thought of drawing on the Wisdom of more people, hoping to gain something from it.”
Kong Ji pointed at himself. “So my idea of Spiritual Energy Revival caught your attention?”
“That’s right.”
Dong Dingguo nodded. “Your idea of Spiritual Energy Revival is the one most similar to the current situation. We Investigated your background. At most, you had some Strange ideas, but you should never have encountered anything similar.”
“You were able to propose Spiritual Energy Revival because you happened to stumble upon it!”
“Whether it was a coincidence or something else, that is why you came here.”
Kong Ji’s heart jolted when he heard this.
He had indeed done foolish things in the past, such as sitting cross-legged on a rooftop in the middle of the night, hoping to absorb the essence of the sun and moon, or climbing to the summit of Mount Tai to absorb purple qi. But after achieving nothing, he had never done such things again.
He had not expected Dong Dingguo to have Investigated everything so thoroughly.
But that was not the most important thing. The most important thing was that Spiritual Energy might truly exist now!
“So... what do you want me to do now?”
“Research, or be researched?”
Kong Ji swallowed.
Regardless of whether Dong Dingguo was telling the truth, since such Confidential Information had been shown to him, he knew he could no longer return to his former life.
He was somewhat frightened, but also somewhat excited.
“You’re very clever.”
Dong Dingguo praised him, then pulled an Identification card from his pocket. When he opened it, there was a one-inch photo of Kong Ji with a white background pasted inside.
“Being researched is out of the question. The country isn’t so devoid of principles. However, your situation is special, so you have been requisitioned.”
“From this moment onward, you are officially employed by the state.”
“Kong Ji, Level 3 Researcher of the White Mist Investigation Bureau.”
“And I am your superior.”
The salary of a Level 3 Researcher was not low. In addition to social security, there was a monthly salary of eight thousand yuan. Most importantly, the bonuses and benefits were unbelievably good, and he was also a civil servant.
Although Kong Ji was only eighteen, he had already reached the end of life.
Of course.
He still had to continue attending University, but there would be some adjustments.
With the help of the White Mist Investigation Bureau, Kong Ji smoothly said goodbye to his parents and arrived at the Secret Base in the Kunlun Mountains on the western plateau.
“Captain, what am I supposed to do? Am I going to see the White Mist now?”
After putting his luggage in the single-person dormitory and recording his access pass, everything was Prepared. Kong Ji began looking forward to what came next.
Although he was somewhat excited to be visiting a Secret Military Base for the first time, he was even more eager to see the room that completely surrounded the “Spiritual Energy” and witness the true nature of the White Mist—or rather, the “Spiritual Energy.”
“I know you can’t wait. Come with me.”
Dong Dingguo waved him over.
He was the Captain of Team One in the Research Division of the White Mist Investigation Bureau, as well as Kong Ji’s direct superior. Both his position and military rank were very high.
The two walked and talked.
“Your Spiritual Energy Theory is novel and very helpful to the Progress of the White Mist Investigation. However, it is ultimately only a framework, and a very rough one at that. Compared with the other Researchers, your professional knowledge is far inferior, and you are young as well. You should study more whenever you have the time.”
“Understood.”
Kong Ji nodded.
The White Mist Investigation Bureau was a newly established department directly subordinate to the highest authority. It could be said to hold both a high position and great power.
This department could mobilize all kinds of resources and had gathered top experts from every field. Everything was aimed at researching the White Mist.
He was merely a student who had just graduated from senior high school. Even if his knowledge from his Previous Life was included, he still could not compare with those people.
“As for the work of a Researcher, there is one more task besides researching the White Mist.” Dong Dingguo continued speaking as he walked. “Although the Investigation Bureau has gathered experts from every field, everyone is still completely baffled by the White Mist. They only know that touching and absorbing it can strengthen the body. They have no leads on deeper research, leaving us very passive, with an extremely low utilization rate.”
“This is where you have an advantage.”
“I remember you mentioned concepts such as Cultivation Methods, Realms, Acupoints, and Meridians in your Video. They are very novel, forming a school of their own and entirely unique.”
Dong Dingguo was full of admiration for Kong Ji’s ingenious ideas.
A single Video about Spiritual Energy Revival was not enough to bring Kong Ji into the White Mist Investigation Bureau. However, Kong Ji had proposed many new concepts surrounding Spiritual Energy. Once taken together, they formed a completely coherent theory. That was the key reason he had joined the Investigation Bureau.
This was because experts had actually discovered Glimmers of many of those things as well, but they were not systematic and remained extremely vague.
Kong Ji nodded when he heard this.
The concepts of Meridians and Acupoints that he had proposed had no systematic body of knowledge in this World. There were only scattered ideas, which could not compare at all with the unified system passed down for thousands of years from his Previous Life.
Even he had never expected that those things would one day truly prove useful.
“The Base is researching how to make use of the White Mist.”
“Your ideas are well worth researching. Several experts at the Base approved of them after reading them, and some even managed to make a little progress because of them.”
“You are the originator of this theory, so you should have an even greater advantage in this area. Think more, observe more, and do more. If you can offer constructive suggestions, it will be greatly beneficial.”
Dong Dingguo continued giving him earnest advice and analyzing the situation along the way. Kong Ji listened attentively and felt that he had gained a great Harvest.
It was his first time joining a Secret national organization, and he was very flustered.
People said that once one entered the state system, as long as one did not have any problems of principle, one would basically never be dismissed. But if he could really figure out how to research it, wouldn’t he be taking off directly?
With an excited heart, Kong Ji finally arrived at the very center of the Base.
The entire Kunlun Base had been built around the Black Hole and White Mist. At the very center, the Black Hole and White Mist were completely enclosed by glass. Various Detection Equipment surrounded it, while many Researchers in Lab Coats observed it from the perimeter through various means. Soldiers stood guard all around.
Dong Dingguo led Kong Ji directly to a Mediterranean man in his forties.
“Professor Li, Li Dingyuan, the foremost Medical expert in the country, with deep insights into ancient Medical theories.”
“Kong Ji, originator of the Spiritual Energy concept. From now on, you will conduct research at the Base under Professor Li.”
Dong Dingguo introduced the two to each other.
As soon as the introduction ended, Li Dingyuan enthusiastically approached him. “One must not judge a person by appearances, little Kong.”
“I’ve seen your Videos as well. They involve a great deal of theoretical knowledge from our country’s ancient Medical field, and your research is even more profound than mine.”
“Especially those things concerning Meridians and Acupoints. They have always been considered nonexistent, and no one has ever systematically organized them. Over the past several thousand years, much of it has been lost.”
“I’ve researched this area for so many years, yet I still don’t understand as much as you do.”
Li Dingyuan was extremely enthusiastic and did not look down on Kong Ji because of his age.
The things Kong Ji had discussed could indeed all be traced through history, yet they lacked sufficient detail and structure. Some were mentioned only once or twice in historical documents, making them extremely vague and difficult to notice.
Even a Medical expert like Li Dingyuan did not possess knowledge as comprehensive and detailed as his.
Kong Ji said modestly, “Professor Li, you flatter me. I’ve simply read a few more miscellaneous books. I’ll have to trouble you to teach me more in the future.”
“Miscellaneous books alone couldn’t achieve that.” Li Dingyuan waved his hand and smiled. “Those who reach mastery can be teachers. Your research in this area is probably unmatched by anyone in the entire Base. From now on, the two of us can learn from each other.”
“If there’s anything you don’t understand, we can communicate and draw lessons from each other.”
Kong Ji nodded and responded with equal goodwill. “Good!”
Seeing the two chatting happily, Dong Dingguo did not disturb them further and left.
He still had other matters to attend to; research was not his primary duty.
Kong Ji, meanwhile, was engaged in a lively Conversation with Li Dingyuan and paid little attention to his departure.
During their Conversation, Li Dingyuan’s extensive Medical knowledge opened Kong Ji’s eyes, while Kong Ji’s knowledge of Meridians and Acupoints greatly impressed Li Dingyuan. The two quickly became close friends despite their age difference.
“Professor Li, can the White Mist be blocked?”
Kong Ji pointed curiously at the glass room in the center.
The Black Hole in the room looked like a black circular opening had been cut into the air. It had no effect on its surroundings, while visible White Mist slowly drifted out of the Black Hole. It did not appear to be a large amount.
“It cannot be blocked.”
“It was built after its discovery for safety reasons. We tried many materials, but none could stop the White Mist from dissipating, so we simply enclosed it in glass for convenience of research.”
“As for now, it is basically just for show, because the Black Hole is completely harmless.”
Li Dingyuan shook his head and pulled Kong Ji toward the room.
The closer he got to the Black Hole, the lighter Kong Ji felt, as though his entire body were undergoing some kind of baptism. With each breath, he could clearly sense a cool Aura slowly seeping into his body from all around him, making him feel more relaxed than ever before.
This sensation reached its peak when he entered the glass room.
“You feel it?”
Li Dingyuan turned around and asked.
“Mm, it feels wonderful. Is this the Effect of the White Mist?”
Kong Ji nodded, quite Curious.
He had originally thought approaching the Black Hole would be dangerous, but it was completely safe. Aside from feeling comfortable, there was nothing unusual.
There were other people in the room as well. Someone had even reached a hand into the Black Hole and withdrawn it completely unharmed.
“That’s right. The White Mist produces positive feedback on any Matter that approaches it, including the surrounding glass and ground, which are both undergoing changes. The closer something is, the better the Effect. Beyond one hundred meters, the Effect becomes far less obvious.”
“My health was not very good before. Ever since I came to the Base and came into contact with the White Mist, my body has rapidly grown younger, and even my Hair has begun to recover.”
Li Dingyuan pointed at his Head.
There was visible stubble growing in the middle of his bald crown.
The glass walls forming the room had also become visibly blurred inside, as though White Mist had merged into them and was slowly flowing within. The surrounding ground was changing in some direction as well, and even the yellow earth appeared extraordinarily lustrous.
“Powerful.”
Kong Ji could not help praising it.
The White Mist before his eyes was becoming more and more like Spiritual Energy.
At least for now, he could not find any major difference.
Li Dingyuan sighed with emotion. “This is the White Mist. It is incomparably wondrous, and it shares many similarities with the Spiritual Energy you described in your Video.”
“Unfortunately, we know nothing about it and can only passively accept its changes.”
“Whoever can first master the use of this unknown Energy capable of changing the World will be able to stand at the pinnacle of the era.”
He turned to look at Kong Ji. “Your ideas in this area are exceptionally novel and original, and the concepts you proposed in your Videos are unprecedented. Old Dong brought you into the Base because he has high hopes for you. He hopes that you can truly use the White Mist to research several Cultivation Methods and Secret Manuals, thereby preparing for the major changes that may occur in the future!”