After escaping from the laboratory of the Obsidian Empire, Lin Yuan endured the excruciating surge of spiritual energy within him and immediately sent the data he had stolen through his ability, "Cell Phagocytosis Evolution," to Zhou Haoran. Three days later, in the afternoon, sunlight streamed through the large floor-to-ceiling windows of Zhou Haoran's biological laboratory, illuminating the entire space, yet it did nothing to dispel the heavy atmosphere that hung in the air.
“Everyone, the Obsidian Empire is creating ‘Psycho Warriors,’” Zhou Haoran's deep and powerful voice broke the silence in the lab. The holographic projection in his hand slowly unfolded, revealing the data model that Lin Yuan had risked his life to bring back—translucent human figures connected by tubes and chips, alongside a shocking red alert: “Experiment entering final phase, mass production about to begin!”
“This is not only a desecration of the human body but also a twisted exploitation of Lingqi power,” Zhou Haoran's gaze swept over everyone present, including Lin Yuan, Zhao Yunfei, and several other Scientific Cultivators who usually interacted closely with Lin Yuan during Live Streams. They were either Lingqi Researchers or Ancient Martial Arts Enthusiasts, all frowning with serious expressions. Taking a deep breath as if making a crucial decision, he continued, “Therefore, I propose that we must unite and establish the ‘Scientific Cultivation Alliance’ to combat the conspiracy of the Obsidian Empire!”
As soon as he finished speaking, the laboratory erupted into chaos.
“Zhou Professor, we believe what you say, but who will lead this alliance?” a bespectacled Lingqi Researcher adjusted his glasses with hesitation in his voice. “Moreover, we’ve always fought our own battles; can we really work together?” His gaze inadvertently drifted toward Lin Yuan standing nearby.
Another burly Ancient Martial Arts Enthusiast chimed in, “Exactly! Fighting against the Obsidian Empire is no joke; we need a real leader with strength. Although Lin Yuan has done well with Live Streams, can he handle real combat?”
Standing there listening to their skeptical discussions, Lin Yuan's lips curled into a barely noticeable smile. He understood that this was inevitable. The people present were all elites in their respective fields—proud and capable—and would not easily be swayed by someone with a background as an ordinary delivery worker turned Scientific Cultivator.
“Everyone, please calm down!” Zhao Yunfei stepped forward urgently, his youthful face showing signs of anxiety as he looked at everyone with determination. “I guarantee on behalf of Qi Yun Investigation Bureau’s Ninth Division that Lin Yuan’s strength is beyond doubt! He risked his life to bring back this intelligence, and he has successfully broken through to ‘Lingjing Awakening!’”
However, his words did not have much effect and instead sparked even more skepticism.
“Director Zhao, your guarantee isn’t enough,” a Female Cultivator in a white lab coat sneered. “‘Lingjing Awakening’? That’s just a beginner level; there are many experts within the Obsidian Empire. This is no laughing matter.”
“Exactly! Just talking won’t cut it.”
"Who knows if he just got lucky to obtain that information?"
A wave of sarcasm and skepticism surged forth, nearly drowning Lin Yuan. Zhou Haoran furrowed his brow, about to speak, but was gently stopped by Lin Yuan raising a hand.
Lin Yuan's gaze slowly swept across everyone present. In his slightly weary eyes, an unprecedented sharpness and confidence flickered.
"I know everyone has doubts about me," Lin Yuan said, his voice not loud but clear, carrying an undeniable calmness. "Words alone are not enough... how about we let our strength do the talking?" A smirk played on his lips, exuding a mischievous charm, yet deep within that smile lay a disquieting pressure.
The air in the laboratory instantly thickened, all eyes fixed on Lin Yuan. They had not expected this seemingly laid-back delivery man to so boldly choose to resolve their doubts through force.
"What's wrong? Does anyone dare to challenge me?" Lin Yuan stepped forward, his aura shifting dramatically from its previous casual demeanor. His eyes glimmered with a rapid flow of data streams as he activated his Guan Qi Abilities, clearly mapping out the flow of Lingqi in the entire laboratory and the Spiritual Energy Fluctuations of every Cultivator in his mind.
A female Cultivator who had questioned him snorted coldly, conjuring a sharp Spiritual Energy Blade in her hand and slashing it towards Lin Yuan. "Hmph, quite the bravado! Take this!"
Lin Yuan stood his ground, unflinching and unyielding, merely smiling slightly. Just as the Spiritual Energy Blade was about to strike him, he moved like a ghost, appearing beside the female Cultivator at a speed almost imperceptible to the naked eye. With a light tap of his fingertip, an invisible Spiritual Energy Fluctuation accurately struck her Spiritual Energy Acupoint.
"Ah!" The female Cultivator cried out in pain as her Spiritual Energy Blade dissipated instantly. She staggered back a few steps, her Lingqi in turmoil and unable to coalesce again.
"What... what kind of technique is that?" someone exclaimed in shock.
Lin Yuan did not pause; he moved again like a butterfly flitting through flowers among the crowd. He did not employ any flashy Cultivation Methods but instead attacked each Cultivator's Lingqi weaknesses using the simplest and most direct Scientific Analysis approach. Each strike precisely targeted their Spiritual Energy Nodes, causing their Lingqi to spiral out of control and their Cultivation Methods to collapse.
He was like a doctor who had mastered all the Meridian diagrams, and like an engineer well-versed in physics, perfectly combining Lingqi with science. Each of his attacks was precise and imbued with an indescribable mystique. In the laboratory, gasps of astonishment and sounds of people drawing in their breath echoed continuously. Those cultivators who had previously been filled with skepticism now looked at Lin Yuan in terror, as if they had seen a ghost.
In just a few minutes, all the cultivators in the laboratory, except for Zhao Yunfei and Zhou Haoran, were "subdued" by Lin Yuan in various ways—some lay limp on the ground, while others were left immobilized by chaotic Lingqi. Their faces were etched with shock, confusion, and a hint of incredulous awe.
The crowd was captivated by Lin Yuan's strength, and one by one, they expressed their willingness to join the alliance, proposing Lin Yuan as their leader.
Lin Yuan stood calmly in place, as if nothing had happened. He cast a faint glance over the crowd and spoke in a tranquil tone, “Now, is there anyone who still doubts my strength?”
No one dared to voice any further doubts. The laboratory fell into a deathly silence, broken only by the heavy breaths and heartbeats of those present.
“Lin… Alliance Leader!” the female cultivator who was the first to be "subdued" struggled to rise, her face showing both shame and admiration. “We are convinced! I wish to join the Scientific Cultivation Alliance and follow your orders!”
“I will join too!”
“Alliance Leader Lin, please allow me to pay my respects!”
In an instant, all those who had been "subdued" voiced their intentions. The looks they cast at Lin Yuan were no longer filled with skepticism but rather with fervent admiration. They had witnessed firsthand a powerful figure capable of merging science with Lingqi to such an extent—a path of cultivation they had never imagined possible.
Zhou Haoran watched this scene unfold with a smile of satisfaction on his face. He knew that the Scientific Cultivation Alliance was officially established, and Lin Yuan had won everyone's recognition through his absolute strength and unique charisma, becoming the undisputed leader.
However, Lin Yuan's gaze pierced through these people and fell upon the walls of the laboratory. Obsidian Empire… Psycho Warrior… this battle was just beginning.
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