Bang!
The door slammed shut, and Xiar could no longer see what was happening inside. However, his hasty glance had already given him an understanding of the place.
The vast space was filled with hundreds, if not thousands, of cylindrical structures, each clearly containing a human. It instantly reminded him of a certain science fiction movie.
In that film, robots constructed a massive virtual world, immersing everyone in it as if it were reality.
Yet the true reality was that all humans were asleep in individual nutrient pods, raised like livestock by the robots!
At that time, the towering cylindrical walls, reaching hundreds or thousands of meters high, were packed with countless nutrient pods containing humans. Mechanical arms worked tirelessly, placing newborns into new nutrient pods…
“Clearly, this should be Central Laboratory Level Eight, the place for human experimentation. Leslie's Clone Body was cultivated here, along with many Evolved Warriors being cloned as well.”
Xiar continued walking, his expression unchanged, but he had already etched the location deeply into his mind.
In the future storyline he knew, Leslie would erupt here completely, achieving Super Evolution and transforming into the unique humanoid Disaster Beast!
However, that event was still a year away…
Xiar arrived at a laboratory where several Experimental Subjects were displayed. Among them was a hairless monkey and a bizarre brown crab; the smell of blood was quite strong.
“Xiar, what do you think of this academy?” Gafiel asked inexplicably.
“I really like it here because I can learn any knowledge I want. To me, this place is an inexhaustible treasure. Honestly, I truly admire the Director for creating such a groundbreaking academy. It allows those Spirit Masters who have been studying behind closed doors to come out and collaborate in research within this academy, thus pushing forward the entire course of History…”
Without hesitation, Xiar began to elaborate passionately, and these words came straight from his heart.
In his eyes, Morent was the most unreasonable existence in this world, a system that was hundreds of years ahead of the entire world.
To be half a step ahead of the world is talent; to be a step ahead is madness, but Morent was not just a step ahead!
Thus, it was understandable that he faced hostility from the numerous kingdoms of the Two Great Empires.
"Very well, would you like to work here?"
Looking at the expectant gaze of the other person, Xiar gently shook his head. "Sorry, teacher, I need to leave for a while; I can't stay here for long."
This place was the absolute core of the academy, and countless students would break their heads trying to squeeze in. If they heard him say this, they would undoubtedly think he was a fool for giving up such a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
There was no choice; the time left for him was getting shorter and shorter. He had no time to waste here.
In at most half a month, he would leave Morent. Before that, he had to learn all the necessary knowledge and acquire enough resources to perfect his core concept.
"Oh, fine. You can work here for now; just call me when you're done." Gafiel said, no longer pressing the matter, and turned to leave.
Clearly, he found it hard to understand Xiar's thoughts and could not comprehend why he would so easily give up this hard-won opportunity.
Each year, the number of spots available in the Central Laboratory was basically fixed because entering here meant gaining the chance to become a core member of the academy. In the future, one could enjoy many luxuries, such as spending thousands of gold coins to "purchase" top-tier Rune Factories or custom-breeding high-quality Totem Beasts.
Even each Tier Three Expert had only a few recommendation slots available, and he had only this last one left, wanting to use it on his most talented disciple.
Yet, the other party actually refused!
Xiar watched the figure disappear into the distance, fully aware that his rejection had left the other person deeply disappointed, yet he felt no regret.
After all, the core knowledge that the other possessed had already been quietly mastered by him, and he was even more outstanding than them.
Rising to his feet, Xiar was quite eager to bring them to Shining Gold Town... this would be his way of repaying his mentor.
He had not seen any plot related to this person in the future storyline, which clearly indicated that they might have perished early on, never waiting for a Child of Destiny to rise.
As for how to win them over, he naturally needed to find an opportunity; Xiar was already secretly planning this matter in his mind.
………………
Meanwhile, outside the academy in the city, as nightfall approached, more and more customers gathered at the roadside stalls.
Men and women who had worked hard all day came here to treat themselves to a simple meal, among them a particularly eye-catching young couple.
The man was tall and robust, exuding an aura of unapproachable strength that drew attention in the bustling scene.
The girl looked sweet and delicate, her face adorned with a blissful smile as she picked up a skewer and held it up to the man's mouth. "Come on, open wide," she said gently.
With a resigned smile, the man opened his mouth and took a big bite of the meat from the skewer, chewing casually before swallowing it down.
He casually handed another skewer to her fair hand. "Bella, you should eat too; don’t worry about me."
"No way, you feed me," the girl giggled, her voice sounding like it came from her nose, filled with a playful tone.
"Alright, I'll feed you!" The man's eyes were filled with a doting gaze.
Since they confirmed their relationship a few days ago, the bond between them had rapidly intensified. They wanted to be together every moment, almost crossing the final boundary.
Fortunately, he managed to restrain himself at the last moment because the girl wanted to wait until their wedding day to give herself to him.
For someone so close to him, he naturally didn't want her to feel even a hint of discomfort; he could only endure it himself. Being beside such a fragrant girl yet unable to take that final step was a struggle he alone understood.
After finishing their meal, they held hands and headed towards their residence.
To enjoy some private time together, they deliberately chose a secluded path with fewer people. With the man's formidable strength as assurance, even walking through the forest at night felt like a casual stroll.
"Is that all you've got? You're such a loser."
At that moment, he heard a familiar voice from afar, followed by a booming sound. A Crimson-Haired Man emerged from around the corner.
Upon seeing him, the man instantly pulled the girl behind him, his face filled with wariness.
"What a pity. I can't make my move on you just yet; you'll have to live a little longer." Dressed in a luxurious Platinum Suit, he moved gracefully like a nobleman and calmly walked away.
"Who was that?" the girl asked softly.
"Nothing much, just a formidable opponent," the man replied with a reassuring smile as he led her away. As they left, he noticed several figures in black robes heading towards the direction where the explosion had occurred...
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