Arc 5The Scarlet Institute and the Freshmen
Feng Qi uncovered more of Mu Yao’s history and the Scarlet Institute’s role in humanity’s fight against the Dark Forces, then chose to pursue the institute timeline. Back at Star City Academy, he began developing a virtual technology project and prepared Combat Class Three for the freshmen martial arts competition.
- Feng Qi investigated the Dawn Army and Mu Yao, then traveled east, found the underground base, and learned about Rune Crystals before killing the weakened Blood-colored Eye.
- Feng Qi studied at the Star City Shelter, watched Star City Academy’s Human Body Seed God concept lead the Tiger Soul Concept Competition, and told his students he would struggle until the end or a miracle appeared.
- Feng Qi read his future self’s Scarlet Institute emails and learned that the institute was secretly creating Rune Modifiers to destroy the Dark Forces’ teleportation points.
- Feng Qi journeyed east with Sucker, saw Mu Yao’s memories of helping Wei Wei, Sucker, and other potential saviors, and witnessed Mu Yao freeze into a statue after fighting a vast Domain Creature army.
- Feng Qi chose to join the Scarlet Institute timeline and investigate the Dark Forces rather than pursue the uncertain Blackened path.
- Feng Qi recruited Fang Zhiyou to develop a virtual reality engine and game, then secured Star City Academy’s support for their research project.
- Feng Qi trained Combat Class Three for the freshmen competition, where Mu Qing defeated Lü Yue and wrecked the arena with her Great Strength Fist.