Arc 10The Mist Lord’s Bloodstone Plan

Feng Qi captured Three Tails and began a new timeline by helping the Mist Lord build a faction, seize the Green Bracelet, and grow powerful. After identifying the Miracle Bloodstone, they prepared to escort it to Old Days City, where Mu Qing sensed something familiar about Feng Qi.

  • Feng Qi captured Three Tails, discovered it could consume Talent Abilities for Talent Points, and used it to evolve Blood Source.
  • Feng Qi began a new timeline, found the wounded Mist Lord after Mu Qing’s battle at the Silent Domain Field, and secretly joined him on his journey to uncover Domain Faction secrets.
  • Feng Qi and the Mist Lord formed the Eighth Steel Mill squad, then discovered a Green Bracelet Miracle Item on Black Abyss Island and fled after its wielder overwhelmed their forces.
  • The Mist Lord gathered allies and led a large expedition back to Black Abyss Island, where Feng Qi rescued him from the Life Curse and the pursuing Domain Weak Race Alliance.
  • The Mist Lord defeated the pursuers, healed Feng Qi with their essence blood, and led the expedition to loot the Humanoid Race’s Resource Room before returning to War Dock.
  • The Mist Lord learned that the Technology Research Institute was pursuing the Black Death God Plan, while Feng Qi suspected it could lead to Little Black and urged him to infiltrate the Scarlet Institute.
  • Feng Qi and the Mist Lord identified the Bloodstone as a Miracle Item and arranged to escort it from the Old Eastern Supply Zone to Old Days City, despite the chance of encountering Mu Qing.
  • Feng Qi joined the escort in a Black Iron Mask, and Mu Qing looked at him with confusion, sensing a familiar aura.
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Ch. 226Return—Statistics

After returning from Future Dreamland, Feng Qi recorded the timeline’s gains, briefed Wei Wei, and struggled with the oppressive emotions left by overlapping memories. He resolved to have Lin Ran help capture Three Tails in the next timeline and reaffirmed his determination to keep pursuing the mission of saving the world.

  • Feng Qi rejoined Lin Ran, Mu Qing, Lü Yue, and the others for lunch, then reflected on Mu Qing’s future friendship and ate two full trays of food.
  • Feng Qi recorded his new abilities and five major intelligence gains, including details about the Spirit Race, Miracle Items, the Mist Lord, and Lin Ran’s future role.
  • Feng Qi called Wei Wei and spent several hours explaining the future timeline and its intelligence to her.
  • The narrator warned Feng Qi that his worsening Negative Emotions could drive him insane, so Feng Qi decided to ask Lin Ran to help capture Three Tails in the next timeline.
  • Feng Qi watched the sunset over Star City Academy, traded insults with the narrator, and embraced each timeline’s end as a new beginning.

Ch. 227You Haven't Seen the Future

Feng Qi reviewed knowledge from his future memories, then attended Jiang Nanqiu’s lecture and faced the veteran scholar’s test of his loyalty to humanity. After Feng Qi left the Principal’s Office, Jiang Nanqiu watched a small black sphere spinning in his palm.

  • Feng Qi recalled the Scarlet Institute’s future research, including the Nightmare Domain Field, upgraded game pods, and Wei Wei’s findings about the Blue-skinned Assassin, and decided to explore a Villain Timeline after killing Three Tails.
  • Feng Qi considered whether Mu Qing’s limitless Rune Crystal might be a Miracle Item, then agreed to attend Jiang Nanqiu’s lecture with Lin Ran.
  • Jiang Nanqiu told stories about Scavengers in his lecture, urging the students to recognize their sacrifices for humanity.
  • Bai Fusheng called Feng Qi to the Principal’s Office, where Jiang Nanqiu asked whether he would betray humanity for power, longevity, or the return of his parents.
  • Feng Qi affirmed that he would not betray humanity, explained that both the process and ending of his long struggle mattered, and left the office.
  • Jiang Nanqiu hoped Feng Qi would illuminate humanity’s path and revealed a small black sphere spinning in his palm.

Ch. 228Miracle

Feng Qi entered the Future Dreamland, reunited with Lin Ran, and hunted Domain Creatures while searching for Three Tails. After Three Tails transformed into a purple token and merged with Feng Qi, he discovered that it was a Miracle Item and summoned its animal form from his Sea of Consciousness.

  • Feng Qi summoned Lin Ran from the Mist Lord, and Lin Ran took control of the fog and joined Feng Qi in the abandoned city.
  • Lin Ran captured Domain Creatures for Feng Qi to kill, allowing Feng Qi to gain Bloodline Evolution Points and new Talent Abilities.
  • Feng Qi and Lin Ran found Suction Cup and left her to hold off the approaching Black Mist while they continued searching for Three Tails.
  • Lin Ran caught Three Tails, but when Feng Qi tried to kill it, it transformed into a purple token that merged into his body.
  • Feng Qi discovered the new Miracle Collection entry on his status panel and summoned an arrogant-looking Three Tails from his Sea of Consciousness.

Ch. 229Decomposition - Evolution

Feng Qi discovered that Three Tails could consume Talent Abilities and turn them into Talent Points, which he used to evolve Blood Source and test Purple Soul’s potential. After Blood Source gained a powerful dark green flame ability, Feng Qi began converting more abilities into resources, leaving his collection of Prefix Titles increasingly incomplete.

  • Feng Qi realized Three Tails was the vessel of the Miracle token and learned that it could devour Talent Abilities to produce Talent Points.
  • Feng Qi fed Boiling, Slowness, Rebound, Assault, and Bone Vein to Three Tails, then used the resulting Talent Points to evolve Blood Source into a Tier 5 Talent.
  • Feng Qi absorbed a Domain Creature’s blood to restore his vitality, activated Blood Source, and discovered its evolved form produced dark green flames with burning and corrosive effects.
  • Feng Qi fed Digestion to Three Tails and used a Talent Point to advance Purple Soul, discovering that it required more resources to improve than Blood Source.

Ch. 230Keeping It as a Pet Was Pretty Good Too

Feng Qi learned that Three Tails's Miracle could convert unwanted Talent Abilities into points to advance other abilities, and he continued east with Lin Ran before Lin Ran confronted Black Bro. After battling a pack of stone Domain Creatures and strengthening Blood Source, Feng Qi reached the plains and saw two powerful Super Domain Creatures fighting in the distance.

  • Feng Qi merged fourteen Talent Pearls into Blood Source and told Lin Ran about Three Tails's Miracle.
  • The narrator warned Feng Qi that Black Bro was approaching, and Lin Ran charged into battle against it while Feng Qi continued east.
  • Feng Qi used Blood Source Form to defeat four stone Domain Creatures, obtained Petrification, and fed their Talent Pearls to Three Tails to strengthen Blood Source.
  • Feng Qi passed Mu Yao's statue without approaching it and continued exploring beyond the Sky Pit as Blood Source advanced to 58% of the Fifth Order.
  • Feng Qi saw two mountain-sized Super Domain Creatures fighting amid lightning and continued onward with Three Tails riding on his head.

Ch. 231Spirit Lifeforms—Returning to Reality

Feng Qi explored a scorched Spirit Lifeform domain, where popping its floating bubbles provoked a swarm of attacks and nearly killed him. Black Mist drove the spirits away, and Feng Qi returned to reality with Three Tails, confirming the Miracle Item had come with him.

  • Feng Qi made Three Tails use its abilities against Domain Creatures and taught it to hide its extra tails and resemble a cat.
  • Feng Qi reached a scorched region filled with Spirit Lifeforms and gained Spiritual Power by popping floating bubbles.
  • The Spirit Lifeforms attacked Feng Qi, who fought back while fleeing with Three Tails protecting him with a barrier.
  • Black Mist arrived and frightened the Spirit Lifeforms away, allowing Feng Qi to return to reality.
  • Feng Qi confirmed that Three Tails had returned with him and ordered it to take its cat form.

Ch. 232Villain Timeline—The Beginning

Feng Qi registered Three Tails as a pet at Star City Academy, then began a new Villain Timeline after three years of preparation. Learning that Mu Qing’s squad had gone to the Silent Domain Field, he set out to meet the Mist Lord at the moment it would be most vulnerable.

  • Feng Qi took Three Tails to the academy’s administrative office, where a staff member registered it for a fee.
  • Feng Qi brought Three Tails to the South Plaza pet shop, where it received a vaccine before he and Lin Ran headed to the Academy Library.
  • Three days later, Feng Qi drank Clear Heart Wine to enter a new timeline and called Wei Wei to announce its beginning.
  • After three years of intensive training, Feng Qi arrived at the Winter Supply Zone and waited for Mu Qing to set out for the Silent Domain Field.
  • Wei Wei told Feng Qi that Mu Qing’s Domain Battle Squad had departed for the Silent Domain Field, and Feng Qi packed up and rode toward it.

Ch. 233Farewell, Mist

Feng Qi followed the joint battle squads to the Silent Domain Field, intending to capture the wounded Mist Lord after Mu Qing destroyed it. He found the Mist Lord beneath a tree, but his plan stalled when he discovered it was already dead.

  • Feng Qi drove north through the snow toward the Silent Domain Field while Mu Qing traveled with the joint battle squads and prepared for the mission.
  • Mu Qing's convoy reached the field, and Feng Qi stopped nearby to wait and observe from a distance.
  • The Mist Lord attacked a soldier from within the field, then the battle squads entered the field to begin their operation.
  • Mu Qing emerged during the battle, and Feng Qi saw the field crack as the wounded Mist Lord fled; he pursued it but lost track of it.
  • Feng Qi searched a snowy forest and found the unconscious Mist Lord beneath a tree, then discovered it had no sign of life.

Ch. 234Traveling Together

Feng Qi joined forces with the revived Mist Lord and learned why Domain Factions were entering the human world, but their journey to Winter City led to the death of the legendary Shou Yi and the slaughter of his village. Feng Qi continued with the Mist Lord, concealing his true motives as he resolved to gather intelligence from the Domain Factions.

  • Feng Qi discovered that the Mist Lord had revived, secretly worsened his injuries to keep him dependent, and gained his trust by claiming to have lost his memory.
  • The Mist Lord invited Feng Qi to travel with him, and they set out for Winter City while discussing Domain Factions, racial hegemony, and the coming Great Era Advent.
  • The Mist Lord sought vital blood in a Scavenger village, but Feng Qi refused to help target its residents; Shou Yi confronted them and fought the Mist Lord.
  • Feng Qi took Shou Yi's sword strike to protect the Mist Lord, who recovered and ultimately killed the old warrior after a fierce battle.
  • The Mist Lord slaughtered the village and used its blood and qi to heal Feng Qi, then explained that his people had descended through a World Barrier and died fighting mysterious blockers.
  • Feng Qi continued toward Winter City with the Mist Lord, resolved to learn the Domain Factions' secrets while hiding that he intended to use and eventually eliminate him.

Ch. 235Future Plans—The Idea of Forming a Battle Squad

Feng Qi and the Mist Lord adapted to life in Winter City, then decided to form a Battle Squad and travel to Old Days City to begin building their strength. Before they could leave, a Blue-skinned Assassin attacked the Mist Lord, hinting that he carried a Miracle Item, and the two boarded a flight after surviving the ambush.

  • Feng Qi taught the Mist Lord about human life, and the Mist Lord spent five months working ordinary jobs in Winter City.
  • The Mist Lord proposed forming a Battle Squad to gather core forces, and he chose to develop in Old Days City to avoid a terrifying woman in Winter City.
  • Feng Qi packed the Active Needle before he and the Mist Lord left their employee dormitory for the airport.
  • A Blue-skinned Assassin attacked the Mist Lord, who dissolved it with his mist; Feng Qi suspected the assassin had targeted the Mist Lord because of a Miracle Item.
  • Feng Qi and the Mist Lord boarded a flight from Winter City to Old Days City.

Ch. 236Future Plans—The Idea of Forming a Battle Squad

Feng Qi and the Mist Lord adapted to life in Winter City, then chose to form a Battle Squad and relocate to Old Days City to avoid Mu Qing. Before their flight departed, a Blue-skinned Assassin attacked the Mist Lord, raising Feng Qi’s suspicions that the Mist Lord carried a Miracle Item.

  • Feng Qi taught the Mist Lord about human life, and the Mist Lord spent five months working in Winter City to learn human society.
  • The Mist Lord weighed establishing a research institute, joining the City Defense Army, or forming a Battle Squad, then chose to build a Battle Squad with Feng Qi.
  • The Mist Lord insisted they develop in Old Days City because he feared encountering Mu Qing again, and Feng Qi prepared the Active Needle before they left Winter City.
  • A Blue-skinned Assassin attacked the Mist Lord, who dissolved it into mist; Feng Qi suspected the assassin had been drawn to a Miracle Item the Mist Lord carried.
  • Feng Qi and the Mist Lord boarded a flight from Winter City to Old Days City.

Ch. 237Adapting to the Environment - Seizing Plan

Feng Qi and the Mist Lord established the Eighth Steel Mill battle squad in the Old Eastern Supply Zone and spent months learning its operations. After reaching F-rank and joining a joint mission to explore a sea Domain Field, they sailed toward it with supplies, planning to make their move once they were inside.

  • Feng Qi and the Mist Lord registered in the Old Eastern Supply Zone and formed the Eighth Steel Mill battle squad.
  • Feng Qi and the Mist Lord completed low-level missions for several months, earning an F-rank evaluation and a free residence, but recruited no new members.
  • Feng Qi and the Mist Lord accepted an invitation to a joint operation and went to Pier Three to transport and guard supplies.
  • Wang Lin, commander of the exploration mission, ordered the battle squads to load the supplies onto twenty-three warships and set sail.
  • As the ships approached the sea Domain Field, the Mist Lord asked when they should act, and Feng Qi said they should wait until they were inside.

Ch. 238Black Abyss Domain Field

Feng Qi and the Mist Lord entered the Black Abyss Domain Field with a joint expedition, intending to target Wang Lin and the Reaper Battle Squad. After secretly leaving the ships and following the expedition inland, they encountered thirteen Blue-skinned Assassins, suggesting a nearby gathering place.

  • Feng Qi and the Mist Lord sailed with the expedition and learned that the Black Abyss Domain Field was home to dangerous sea beasts and the unexplored Black Abyss Island.
  • Wang Lin ordered the ships to land near the island, and Feng Qi and the Mist Lord were assigned to remain behind and guard supplies.
  • After the main force moved into the jungle, the Mist Lord killed the remaining guards, and Feng Qi and the Mist Lord followed the expedition inland.
  • The Mist Lord drained the blood of creatures along the way and absorbed blood from five dead Domain Creatures beside a stream.
  • Thirteen Blue-skinned Assassins suddenly appeared and attacked with Mental Shockwaves, which the Mist Lord blocked.
  • Feng Qi recognized the attackers and suspected that a gathering place for Blue-skinned Assassins was nearby.

Ch. 239Wisdom Domain Faction—Miracle Fluctuations

Feng Qi and the Mist Lord followed the joint battle squad across Black Abyss Island, where repeated Blue-skinned Assassin attacks strengthened Feng Qi’s suspicion that a Miracle Item was nearby. They reached a battle between the squad and a large Domain Faction, where Feng Qi spotted a strange green object on the faction’s towering leader that made the stolen black bead react.

  • The Mist Lord killed thirteen Blue-skinned Assassins, and Feng Qi wondered whether a hidden human faction had created them or whether Black Abyss Island contained a Miracle Item attracting them.
  • Feng Qi and the Mist Lord followed the joint battle squad’s trail, discussing the Mist Lord’s blood-sensing abilities and encountering signs of a fierce battle.
  • When six more Blue-skinned Assassins attacked, Feng Qi persuaded the Mist Lord to leave one alive and secretly removed its black bead, which could locate Miracle Items.
  • Feng Qi sensed the joint battle squad surrounded by a humanoid Domain Faction and saw reinforcements approaching, while the Mist Lord proposed taking over a body.
  • Feng Qi and the Mist Lord watched as the faction’s towering leader arrived, and Feng Qi noticed that the black bead reacted to the green stream of light circling the leader’s wrist.

Ch. 240Contempt from a Genius

Feng Qi and Mist Lord witnessed a humanoid Domain Creature use a Green Bracelet to unleash overwhelming power and slaughter Wang Lin’s squad, then escaped to a warship. After learning more about Miracle Divine Objects, they decided to return to Black Abyss Island for the bracelet, but first had to figure out how to sail back.

  • Feng Qi suspected that the Green Bracelet worn by the humanoid leader atop the Giant Tiger was a Miracle Item after it summoned a powerful phantom.
  • The leader used the phantom’s power to attack Wang Lin’s Joint Operations Squad with vines, while Mist Lord admitted he could not defeat it.
  • Blue-skinned Assassins ambushed the leader but were killed, confirming to Feng Qi that it possessed a Miracle Item.
  • Feng Qi and Mist Lord fled to the beach, killed the warriors guarding the other ships, and returned to their warship.
  • Mist Lord explained that Miracle Divine Objects could grant immense power and that he had learned about hidden human-world artifacts from the Spirit Race.
  • Feng Qi and Mist Lord resolved to develop their forces and return to Black Abyss Island, then searched the ship for manuals so they could sail back; Mist Lord began learning to operate it.

Ch. 241The Shadow in Mist's Heart

Feng Qi joined the Death Star Third Battle Squad and helped the Mist Lord expand their faction while they prepared to seize the Miracle Item in the Black Abyss Domain Field. After seeing news of Mu Qing’s latest victory, the Mist Lord decided to enter seclusion to strengthen himself before he might encounter her again.

  • The Mist Lord returned with Feng Qi to War Dock, and Feng Qi later became vice squad leader of the Death Star Third Battle Squad with the Mist Lord’s help.
  • The Mist Lord broke his Death Mark, deceived the Technology Research Institute’s shadow faction with a fake mark, and gathered resources and intelligence to develop his faction.
  • Feng Qi and the Mist Lord’s squad joined the campaign that slaughtered the Yellow Sand Domain Field’s intelligent tribes, while the Space Crystal was left intact so its resources could be mined.
  • Feng Qi reflected on how public victories gave humanity hope, while the Mist Lord’s rapid growth confirmed his extraordinary talent.
  • The Mist Lord saw that Mu Qing had dispersed the Shield Mountain Domain Field and earned a Human Outstanding Contribution Gold Medal, then chose to enter seclusion and left the battle group to Feng Qi.

Ch. 242The Shadow in Mist Lord's Heart

Feng Qi helped Mist Lord establish himself in the Death Star Third Battle Squad, evade the Technology Research Institute’s Death Mark, and build a growing faction. After the Yellow Sand Domain Field was cleared and Mist Lord learned of Mu Qing’s rising power, he decided to enter seclusion to grow stronger.

  • Feng Qi realized Mist Lord had used Wang Yi’s identity to contact the shadow faction behind the Technology Research Institute, and Mist Lord explained that he needed to disguise the Death Mark inside his body.
  • Mist Lord led the Joint Operations Squad out of the Yellow Sand Domain Field, while Feng Qi waited behind and swam toward War Dock until Mist Lord flew out to collect him.
  • Feng Qi joined the Death Star Third Battle Squad and became its Vice Squad Leader within half a year, while Mist Lord gathered resources and recruited intelligence and support through the shadow faction and the Domain Weak Race Alliance.
  • Mist Lord cracked the Death Mark and planted a fake one, then joined Feng Qi in the campaign that slaughtered the Yellow Sand Domain Field’s intelligent tribes while leaving its Space Crystal intact for resource extraction.
  • Mist Lord saw news that Mu Qing had received the Human Outstanding Contribution Gold Medal for dispersing the Shield Mountain Domain Field and decided to enter seclusion to improve his strength.

Ch. 243The Wonderful Uses of Influence

Half a year after taking over Wang Yi’s identity, the Mist Lord returned from cultivation at early Spirit King strength and organized a massive joint operation against the Black Abyss Domain Field. The chapter ended with the assembled fleet setting sail toward the domain field.

  • Feng Qi reflected on Wang Yi’s betrayal and concluded that she had failed the test of her resolve after the shadow faction exploited her desperation.
  • The Mist Lord returned from half a year of seclusion, reported her rapid progress, and proposed attacking the Black Abyss Domain Field.
  • The Mist Lord recruited eight battle squads and gained the support of the Technology Research Institute’s shadow faction, while Feng Qi brought powerful Domain Factions into the operation.
  • Feng Qi and the Mist Lord spent two months organizing the forces and supplies for the joint operation.
  • At War Dock, more than ten thousand participants boarded a fleet of over a hundred vessels, and the Mist Lord ordered the fleet to set sail toward the Black Abyss Domain Field.

Ch. 244Life Curse

Feng Qi and the Mist Lord led the Joint Operations Squad through Black Abyss Island to seize a Miracle Item, suffering heavy losses before fighting the humanoid tribe guarding it. The Mist Lord defeated its leader but was struck by a Life Curse, and Feng Qi carried him away as the Domain Weak Race Alliance closed in.

  • The fleet fought through sea beasts, landed on Black Abyss Island, and Feng Qi and the Mist Lord discussed their ambitions beside a campfire.
  • The Joint Operations Squad crossed the rainforest, losing hundreds of warriors before scouting a humanoid camp near a waterfall.
  • The Mist Lord sent wave after wave of warriors against the humanoid leader and his Green Bracelet, then attacked once the leader was exhausted.
  • The humanoid leader cast a Life Curse that left the Mist Lord unable to move, while the Domain Weak Race Alliance approached to take the bracelet.
  • Feng Qi arrived, drove back several attackers with a Mental Shockwave, and carried the Mist Lord away as he prepared to confront the remaining pursuers.

Ch. 245The Heavy Hitter Was Unconscious, Forcing Him to Carry

Feng Qi fought the Domain Weak Race Alliance alone on the beach to buy time for the cursed Mist Lord, while the Mist Lord developed a technique to dispel the Life Curse. The Mist Lord awakened just as Feng Qi collapsed and vowed to make the attacking warriors wish they were dead.

  • Feng Qi carried the unconscious Mist Lord through the rainforest while the Domain Weak Race Alliance pursued them to seize the Green Bracelet.
  • At the beach, Feng Qi chose to fight rather than risk entering the sea and battled the encircling warriors despite his worsening injuries and fading healing energy.
  • Inside his Sea of Consciousness, the Mist Lord analyzed the Life Curse, created a countering Mental Assault Technique, and cleared the curse from his consciousness.
  • The Mist Lord awoke beside the shore and saw the badly wounded Feng Qi collapse after holding off the warriors for him.
  • The Mist Lord caught Feng Qi, faced the Domain Weak Race Alliance, and vowed to make them wish they were dead.

Ch. 246Returning Fully Loaded

The Mist Lord defeated the Domain Weak Race Alliance warriors, healed Feng Qi, and led the Death Star Third Battle Squad home with the Humanoid Race’s resources and the Green Bracelet. Feng Qi woke three and a half days later, discovered his replacement arm was blood-red, and asked the Mist Lord to make him a better-looking one.

  • The Mist Lord killed the Domain Weak Race Alliance warriors and turned their spirits into ghosts, then used their refined essence blood to heal Feng Qi and forge him a new left arm.
  • The Mist Lord returned to the Humanoid Race battlefield, where the Joint Operations Squad had nearly won, and led his warriors to search and empty the Humanoid Race Resource Room.
  • The Mist Lord decided not to explore deeper into the Black Abyss Domain Field and led the warriors back with their spoils, eventually returning to the War Dock and keeping the Spirituality Resources for the squads.
  • The Mist Lord brought Feng Qi to the Death Star Third Battle Squad manor and checked his recovery before leaving him to rest.
  • Feng Qi woke three and a half days later, saw his blood-red replacement arm, and asked the Mist Lord to mold another one because it was too ugly.

Ch. 247Black Death God Plan

Feng Qi trained his crimson left arm and discussed Mu Qing and the Miracle Bracelet with Mist Lord, who later returned from a Technology Research Institute meeting with news of the Black Death God Plan. Mist Lord proposed infiltrating the plan’s research core, and Feng Qi realized the timeline had shifted again.

  • Feng Qi trained his blood manipulation and crimson left arm, then asked Mist Lord about Mu Qing and the Miracle Bracelet.
  • A Technology Research Institute representative invited Mist Lord to an exchange conference, and Mist Lord left for Future City the following night.
  • While Mist Lord was away, Feng Qi managed the squad and continued training until his left arm grew stronger and more resilient than his right.
  • Mist Lord returned and told Feng Qi that the Institute was devoting 90% of its resources to the Black Death God Plan, which included the Spiritual Energy Nano-worms Plan.
  • Feng Qi suspected the Black Death God Plan was meant to create Little Black, while Mist Lord suggested cultivating a researcher to infiltrate its core circle.
  • Mist Lord proposed learning from the Technology Research Institute’s infiltration of a human research institute, leaving Feng Qi stunned.

Ch. 248Mist Lord Raids the Home Base

Feng Qi realized the Technology Research Institute’s shadow faction could become a major future threat as Mist Lord planned to infiltrate a research institute, favoring the Scarlet Institute. Half a year later, Feng Qi saw a frontline report from the Old Eastern Supply Zone featuring the Miracle Bloodstone.

  • Feng Qi reasoned that opposing the Technology Research Institute might have prevented its shadow faction from rising and delayed humanity’s extinction.
  • Mist Lord compared research institutes across several cities and decided the Scarlet Institute was the best target for infiltration, while Feng Qi resolved to change his mind.
  • Mist Lord used resources from the Humanoid Race’s Resource Room to grow stronger, held a memorial service for the warriors who died on Black Abyss Island, and then entered seclusion.
  • Feng Qi continued managing the battle squad and training during the following months.
  • Six months later, Feng Qi read a report from the Old Eastern Supply Zone and recognized the Miracle Bloodstone in its photograph.

Ch. 249Will Mu Qing Come?

Feng Qi and the Mist Lord learned that the Blood Stone was a Miracle Item and planned to seize it during an escort mission, but several battle squads—including Dawn Battle Squad—joined the operation. The Mist Lord chose to proceed despite the risk that Mu Qing might come, while Feng Qi prepared her for the possibility.

  • Feng Qi recognized the Blood Stone and suspected that Mu Qing might participate in its escort, which could disrupt his plans.
  • The Mist Lord confirmed that the Blood Stone was a Miracle Item and failed to steal it when rival factions guarded it; he later shot down the plane carrying it to keep it in the Old Eastern Supply Zone.
  • The Mist Lord recruited support from the Technology Research Institute and proposed escorting the Blood Stone to Old Days City so he could seize it during the journey.
  • Li Duo arranged a joint escort with several battle squads, and Feng Qi told the Mist Lord that eight squads had responded, including Dawn Battle Squad.
  • The Mist Lord decided to proceed despite the possibility of meeting Mu Qing, and Feng Qi revealed that he had crossed paths with her at Star City Academy.

Ch. 250Encounter

Feng Qi prepared the Death Star Third Battle Squad for the joint escort mission while the Mist Lord planned to use the chaos to seize the Bloodstone. As the operation began, Mu Qing sensed something familiar about Feng Qi despite his mask, leaving him worried she might recognize him.

  • Feng Qi reported his experiences to Wei Wei and warned the Brain Guardians to be ready to retrieve his brain if he died during the escort mission.
  • Feng Qi organized supplies and equipment for the Death Star Third Battle Squad while the Mist Lord attended a meeting about escorting the Bloodstone to Old Days City.
  • Mu Qing briefly questioned whether she had worked with the Mist Lord before, but she did not recognize his identity, allowing his plan to continue.
  • Two days later, Feng Qi chose to accompany the Mist Lord, reasoning that the Mist Lord's survival was essential to their plans and future intelligence.
  • At the Recruitment Hall plaza, Mu Qing looked toward Feng Qi in his Black Iron Mask and appeared confused by his familiar aura.
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