Research?
Shi Tiexin's head was full of question marks.
This development truly caught him off guard.
"Liang Group wants to open a research institute? Are they trying to crack some difficult problem in mind arts? Hasn't Liang Group always valued force arts over mind arts?"
"No, it isn't to overcome any difficult problem in mind arts, but to optimize force arts." Committee Member Cao explained, "As you know, our group is renowned throughout the Solar System for the three great divine arts—Limitless Tribulation, Infinite Tribulation, and Supreme Tribulation—but we have always been lacking in foundational cultivation methods."
"No matter how good a martial skill is, it needs a solid foundation to display its power. Among major factions, the foundations of our group's cultivation methods truly fall somewhat short. If we do not change this situation, this weakness will become a fatal wound for our group."
"Therefore, our group has poured enormous funds into advancing the Foundation Strengthening Plan. Its purpose is to create foundational cultivation methods better suited to Liang Group, easier to spread, and more sustainable and adaptable."
"And the top priority among them is research into the Sharp Energy stage."
Shi Tiexin came to a sudden realization. "I think I understand. The group wants to create Sharp Energy Arts stronger than the Coolest Dazzling Marvelous Skill. Then the group must have invited quite a few renowned experts and masters, right?"
"Of course. After our group sent out invitations, many renowned experts and masters accepted and came here. They are all eminent figures proficient in cultivation-method research. This includes several Ghost Immortals, Origin Immortals, and Divine Immortals of the Fourth Heaven. Our research strength is formidable."
Ghost Immortals? Origin Immortals? Divine Immortals?
More baffling terms.
Setting aside those mystical and strange titles for the moment, Shi Tiexin asked, "If