"Currently, my strongest power is still my mental power!"
"Whether it's Telekinesis, Divine Sense, or the newly comprehended spiritual power that directly interferes with the generation of matter in the present world, all of these require the support of immense spiritual power."
"Therefore, I need to start by strengthening my mental power. However, the meditation methods I found in the Spider-Man World didn't work very well for me. I guess I haven't found the meditation methods used by real beings like magicians or cultivators."
"The worlds that possess these powers, among the anchors I currently have, include World of Warcraft, Dungeon, Mount Shu, Chinese Paladin of Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio and Fairy, Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio, Diablo... but they are all too dangerous."
"It's filled with the powers of gods, demons, and rules. I was powerless against Strange when he wielded the Time Stone. Entering these worlds is far too risky."
"I can afford to wait. My previous plan to first strengthen myself in a risk-free or low-risk environment will remain my current focus."
"Many worlds, though seemingly ordinary, actually contain many wonderful things."
Xu Xiao closed his eyes and felt the power in his body; the enhancement from the potion was comprehensive.
His physical abilities improved rapidly, and his mental strength also surged once again, with a warm current swirling between his brows.
'My pineal gland is becoming more active. Could it be that, as the Daoists say, I'll actually grow a third eye someday?'
From a physical perspective, apart from the pineal gland having a slightly tighter connection with the brain's nerves, there weren't many organic changes.
However, judging from the perception of Qi, Xu Xiao's spiritual power, which was originally filling his Sea of Consciousness, had overflowed and was all tangled up about an inch below his brow.
'So be it. A third eye growing from between his eyebrows—that makes him like True Lord Erlang or Grand Preceptor Wen, a naturally gifted Inhuman.'
'Perhaps these old legends were originally seeds etched into the human genome. I've deciphered the DNA sequence, and these traits are beginning to manifest in my body.'
Xu Xiao didn't delve into the details, as this was a completely unfamiliar area for him.
Even with the NZT-48, sufficient knowledge is still required to analyze the problem.
"And I can't give up on my health either; no matter what, my health is my foundation."
"Whether it's unleashing the potential of my genes, developing my spiritual power, or even practicing martial arts and cultivating Daoism, everything originates from my own flesh and blood."
"I've already experienced the disastrous consequences of an imbalance between mental and physical strength; it only turns you into a sickly person with a vigorous spirit but an exhausted body."
"The reverse should also be true; if my physical body suddenly becomes so powerful as to be uncontrollable, my mind will also be dominated by the instincts of my body."
The body is the origin of strength, with muscles, bones, acupoints, and qi and blood circulating like a surging river; the heart is the source of spirit, with a clear and bright mind containing inner divine light.
Spirit and flesh are two inseparable entities. Whether it is the Eastern path of cultivation or the Western path of science, they ultimately lead to the same goal.
"And these aren't the only opportunities I have!"
"Magical civilizations, cultivation and spiritual practice, scientific ascension, martial arts and qi Martial Dao —there are so many worlds for me to choose from and explore. My future is not limited to this."
"Every path is a testament to the Zhihui of those who came before, and I—"
"I will not accept any one method, nor will I respect any particular school of thought! I will use myself as a furnace to forge all techniques!"
"One day, when I have traversed all the heavens and all laws have converged into one, my Dao... will transcend all existing systems and become uniquely mine—"
"Supreme Truth!"
With his mind completely clear, Xu Xiao finally recognized his ultimate goal.
It's not about playing with women or stealing treasures; it's about transcending the world!
Only in this way can he truly do as he pleases and achieve true freedom.
Time passed slowly, and a month went by in the blink of an eye.
Over the past month, many things have happened in America amidst undercurrents.
First, the America. government stepped in, and several large corporations invested to establish the world's largest bioscience laboratory— the United America Biotech Matrix (USBM).
USBM attracted worldwide attention from the moment it was established, with major conglomerates pulling out all the stops to recruit scientists from around the world, not just those in the medical and biological sciences.
Anyone with ability, even without a prestigious university background, can choose to join as long as they can prove their talent.
Once hired, you will receive high pay, excellent benefits, and mysterious items that are said to aid research and inspire creativity.
Of course, this product comes at a price; every scientist who takes NZT-48 is informed of its powerful side effects.
Those who had experienced its powerful effects had no choice but to grit their teeth and make improvements under Xu Xiao's promises and coercion.
There's nothing I can do!
Once you take this, the withdrawal symptoms are no different from those of drugs if you stop taking it. However, if you continue to take it, it will put a serious burden on your brain and eventually lead to death.
Especially for those who have tried it and experienced the joy of bursts of inspiration and mind working at supersonic speed, how could they bear to give up this invincible elixir?
Either improve the drug's effectiveness to make it even better, or find a way to solve its terrible side effects.
Everyone collaborated based on their respective fields of knowledge, seeking solutions from different directions.
With the collective wisdom of most of the world's brightest minds, the research on NZT-48 is progressing rapidly, and Xu Xiao is eagerly awaiting a miracle.
One person's strength is limited, but the strength of many is boundless!
In any case, the entire America, from the president and senators to grassroots leaders and local powerful figures, is under his mental control, and no one can cause any trouble.
Oh, and the masters of America, those big tycoons, are all slaves at their feet, with all the resources, power, and manpower they need.
All that's missing is the favor of fate.
Fortunately, with Eddie as the protagonist of this world, Xu Xiao had experienced the power of these chosen ones.
The protagonist of the Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils World, Duan Yu, was able to master the complete Northern Darkness Divine Art on his own and even pass it on to him. The first original serum in the Spider-Man World was also developed using the blood of the protagonist, Peter Parker.
Xu Xiao recognized the special nature of the protagonist of a world from the moment he transmigrated to his first world.
After all, the World-Crossing Gate had already warned him that every world has World Will, which is the main reason why Xu Xiao, despite being invincible, doesn't act recklessly.