CHAPTER 877: CHAPTER 526: THE MONEY-CHANGING SWORDMASTER (PART 2)

The Ether Research Institute has arrived.

The arrival of Ji Xinghuo alarmed the entire institute. Director Ke Mingshan personally came to welcome him, and soon Star Realm Department Head Yan Wenxu also arrived. Their attitude towards Ji Xinghuo was more respectful than before, as if facing the leader.

After the pleasantries, Ji Xinghuo entered the Ether Energy Gathering Room for cultivation.

Although the effect of this gathering room is far less than that of Titanium Ring City, it also significantly enhances cultivation efficiency.

Zhao Manying was able to advance to Legendary so quickly and reach the Second Dan, gaining great assistance from the top-level Ether Energy Gathering Room. Previously, the 200 billion Asian dollars Ji Xinghuo won in the duel with Li Xuan were entirely used to purchase Ether Crystals through a domestic e-commerce platform of Princess Sophia, and it was almost completed.

This batch of Ether Crystals still had over 6,000 pieces, which Zhao Manying was to hand over to Ji Xinghuo upon his return.

But Ji Xinghuo didn’t want them and gave them all to her.

Moreover, Ji Xinghuo took out more Ether Crystals, supplementing them to 50,000 as Zhao Manying’s reserve resources.

The two stayed at the Ether Research Institute for a whole day, not leaving until the evening.

Thereafter.

Ji Xinghuo entered a routine of life, cultivation, and battle.

His main body lived in Chang’an with Zhao Manying, meeting family and friends in his spare time, while also ruling South Asia. His shadow clones acted like 24/7 killing machines, suppressing any enemies with thunderous means.

Any remnants that dared to show themselves met only one end: death!

From the end of March into April.

Throughout April, Ji Xinghuo’s shadow clones killed over 10,000 mutants. By May, no one dared to dissent.

At the same time, Kane Mazonda also launched a purge of the upper echelons of the Indi Kingdom.

From the royal family to the cabinet, members of parliament, and local high officials, tens of thousands of the rentier class were arrested, tried, and convicted, replaced by capable, crime-free, and Asia-Pacific Community loyal mid-level and low-level officials, filling the power vacuum.

The reorganization of the Indi Kingdom’s military was even more thorough.

The entire country was rejuvenated, entering the fast track of reform and development, gradually eradicating the influence of the Brahma King.

The other two major countries in South Asia were also undergoing sweeping reforms.

The leader’s plan was proceeding smoothly.

And the prerequisite for all this was Ji Xinghuo’s absolute power eliminating all enemies, stabilizing the entire South Asian subcontinent like a calming presence.

In mid-April, Ji Xinghuo took a break to return to the Star Realm, infusing Ye Zhen and her unborn child with substantial life force.

On May 5th.

Ji Xinghuo sat cross-legged, suspended in mid-air in the Ether Energy Gathering Room, his face calm, cultivating his Star Gland while attentively listening to a lecture.

A middle-aged professor was explaining electromagnetics on the projection screen before him.

To better understand his electromagnetic element abilities, Ji Xinghuo asked the Star Realm Department to hire a teacher.

He originally only wanted an ordinary professor, but the Star Realm Department invited one of the world’s top physicists, named Lu Fengyi, the Chief Advisor of the Ministry of Science and Technology and an academician of the Academy of Sciences!

No one else would have such influence, but upon hearing it was for teaching Ji Xinghuo, this academic giant readily accepted.

Besides electromagnetics, there was also electrodynamics.

Even with Ji Xinghuo’s current thinking speed and brainpower, he found the lessons quite challenging.

Fortunately, he could sense electromagnetic phenomena in the most intuitive way, gaining a deep understanding of the essence of electromagnetics, enabling rapid learning progress by drawing parallels. Sometimes he posed questions and insights that even caught Lu Fengyi’s attention.

"Xinghuo, you have the potential to become a top physicist." After class, Lu Fengyi said.

He had said this many times before.

"Professor Lu, you’re overestimating me." Ji Xinghuo respectfully replied to his teacher, "I know my own situation well; I’m really not cut out to be a scientist."

He lacked talent in this area.

His ability to attend and excel in class, learn quickly, and understand thoroughly was due to combining theory and practice; these were effects brought by his electromagnetic element abilities.

Without abilities, relying on his own IQ, passing exams would even be difficult.

"What a pity."

Lu Fengyi was deeply regretful.

He made no secret of his admiration for Ji Xinghuo but also understood that with Ji Xinghuo’s power and status, focusing on academic research was impossible.

"Today’s lesson ends here. I’ll send the homework and the content for the next class to your email."

"Thank you, Professor Lu."

Ji Xinghuo intentionally stood up, both feet on the ground, saluted Lu Fengyi before ending the online class.

He continued cultivating for two more hours.

As the session neared its end, Ji Xinghuo glanced at the Wanxiang Star Pupil interface.

[Star Power: 289128/289128 (50000)]

The total Star Power Value was nearly 340,000.

Ji Xinghuo himself could clearly feel that the first Magnetic Star Seed was almost fully condensed. When the Star Power contained in the Star Seed reaches 8,000 points, an empty shell forms, allowing an ability to be transplanted, gaining an enhancement.

Moreover, the Magnetic Star Seed can increase cultivation speed by about 10%.

"The first ability to be transplanted must be electromagnetic polarization."

Ji Xinghuo thought.

Although electromagnetic polarization is a Solar Eclipse Ability and cannot benefit from the Magnetic Star Seed’s "+1 ability level" effect, it can enlarge the Star Seed, allowing more Star Power to be cultivated, reaching the Seed’s limit.

"Two more days of cultivation, and the first Star Seed shell will form."

Ji Xinghuo ended today’s cultivation, stepped out of the Ether Energy Gathering Room, and waited in the hall since Zhao Manying hadn’t come out yet.

There were other mutants in the hall.

Legendary, Heavenly Kings, all were domestic or international celebrities, but once Ji Xinghuo entered, the atmosphere became noticeably quieter.

A person’s reputation casts a long shadow.

Now that Ji Xinghuo ranked first globally, his fame was such that even Heavenly Kings dared not act recklessly in his presence, appearing somewhat reserved. Only a few well-acquainted Heavenly Kings, who were close to the leader’s circle, had the privilege to greet Ji Xinghuo.

They all knew Ji Xinghuo was waiting for someone, not wanting to disturb him much.

The sound of footsteps approached.

However, it wasn’t Zhao Manying entering the hall, but an acquaintance. Ji Xinghuo, sitting with his back turned, remained motionless, but the newcomer immediately sensed the peculiar atmosphere in the hall, lightening his steps, his face changing.

"Ji Xinghuo!"

Li Xuan recognized Ji Xinghuo from behind, exclaiming, "You, why are you here?"

Ji Xinghuo turned his gaze over, expressionless.

"Uh, uh..."

Li Xuan felt very awkward.

The surrounding mutants’ gazes all focused over; many were familiar with Li Xuan and Ji Xinghuo’s past grievances, initially sparked by a verbal clash at the Ether Research Institute, where Li Xuan took a hard fall.

At that time, Ji Xinghuo was merely a Super Mutant, and Li Xuan had the qualifications to challenge him, even believing he was a sure winner.

And now, Ji Xinghuo was the world number one.

Li Xuan’s first thought was to leave immediately; he couldn’t provoke an entity like Ji Xinghuo. But a second thought struck him, recalling Ji Xinghuo’s immense popularity, unrivaled by even a hundred of himself. If he could just get a little of that attention...

"Season sir, it was my lack of insight back then, but I never meant to offend you. I now realize that battle against you was the pinnacle of my life..."

Li Xuan racked his brain to flatter Ji Xinghuo, thinking of ways to win favor and establish a connection.

However, Ji Xinghuo remained unmoved.

Season simply didn’t respond, treating him like air. Ignoring was the greatest contempt. A few laughs sounded around, causing Li Xuan’s face to turn red with embarrassment. He quickly fled the Ether Research Institute.

This place, he never wanted to return to again!

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