As Old Tang had predicted, things turned out exactly as he had.
He said in the afternoon, but before noon, there was a knock on the office door.
The door opened, and a monk dressed as an officer snapped to attention and saluted.
"Report: All members of the experimental team have reported for duty. Please provide instructions."
Old Tang glanced at Li Xingkong and said with a smile.
"I'm telling you, they're very efficient."
"Great, I'll go experiment now."
Li Xingkong up and walked towards the door.
"The lab downstairs that you usually use has been cleared out for you. Just tell them if you need any more staff."
"No problem."
Before leaving, Li Xingkong made sure to take the Spiritual Root Seed with him, and then gestured for the officer to follow him into the laboratory.
In the laboratory, the researchers who were recording the relevant data were already in place. After Li Xingkong arrived, he brought the military cultivators who were participating in the experiment with him.
This group of cultivators consisted of 30 people. Based on what I heard on the phone, they had already undergone a screening process before arriving.
The cultivators who were able to come to the laboratory were not only one in ten thousand, but also the cream of the crop; each one was a highly skilled and capable individual.
Li Xingkong didn't hesitate. He first divided them into groups according to their cultivation levels, and then randomly selected a few people from each group, making a total of ten people.
He didn't deliberately investigate everyone's physical condition and cultivation level. After all, this Spiritual Root was prepared for everyone, not just for geniuses. Blindly selected experimental subjects would have more data to record.
Those who weren't selected were clearly disappointed. The commander had told them before they came that this was a tremendous opportunity, and whether they could seize it depended on themselves.
Looking back now, relationships seem to depend on luck.
The chosen one of destiny is terrifying indeed.
The way they looked at the lucky few who were chosen changed.
It's not convenient to take action here. Once we get back, we'll let them know what the price of luck is!
Li Xingkong had the selected people line up and lie down on the beds in the laboratory one by one.
With a wave of his hand, he took out all the refined Spiritual Root Seed from his Space Bag. The ten Spiritual Root Seed flew straight towards the group and hovered above their Qi Sea.
With a slight manipulation, Li Xingkong severed the pain receptors in the individuals. Then, using his Divine Sense, a small opening appeared on each of their bodies, just large enough for the Spiritual Root to enter.
After controlling the Spiritual Root to merge into the bodies of the several people, Li Xingkong then wiped away their wounds.
The researchers in the recording team had already begun recording data, and the physical data of each monk participating in the experiment were displayed on the screen in front of them.
The physical fitness standards of cultivators are very different from those of ordinary people, and there are also significant differences in the displayed data.
After all, each cultivator practices different techniques and has different levels of Body Refining, so their physical qualities naturally vary greatly.
After the Spiritual Root were planted, changes quickly occurred within their bodies.
After the Spiritual Root Seed entered the body, it quickly began to function with the intervention of Magic Power.
The seed first transformed into a transparent, soft, gel-like substance. Then, from this seed, many tiny particles extended into the cultivator's Mana Circuit.
These substances traveled through the cultivator's Mana Circuit for a cycle before returning to the seed.
After all the probe materials returned, the form of the Spiritual Root changed once again. This time, the changes in the Spiritual Root within each cultivator were different, and the originally transparent Spiritual Root gradually began to show various colors.
Although there are only a few colors, the color and proportion of each person's Spiritual Root are different.
However, among them, the most prevalent color was red, which is the color corresponding to combat-type Spiritual Root.
It can only be said that, as elite warriors, they possess exceptional combat talent, which is also reflected in the color ratio of their Spiritual Root.
With the color proportions determined, the Spiritual Root finally took the form of a small polyhedron.
Once it takes shape, the auxiliary functions carried within the Spiritual Root begin to operate.
I see a data panel here!
"With the effect of the Spiritual Root," one of the cultivators suddenly said.
"I saw it too..."
"Me too"
Several monks who participated in the experiment reported on their current situation.
Please report your panel data.
Regarding the function of this Spiritual Root, Li Xingkong had already discussed it with the experimental staff when the Spiritual Root Seed had taken shape. He explained that data recording and analysis were needed for the panel, cultivation aids, and other matters.
"Okay, my stamina is 2.3 and my energy is 5.1."
The first cultivator began to report his attributes.
This numerical design is not without basis. Li Xingkong set the attribute of an ordinary cultivator when advancing to the Early Qi Refining as 1, the attribute of the Mid Qi Refining as 10, and the attribute of the late stage as 100.
By simply checking which range your attributes fall into, you can clearly identify your shortcomings.
This cultivator was clearly only at the Early Qi Refining Stage, and had probably only been cultivating for a few years.
"Essence 87, Vitality 165."
The second cultivator also reported on his condition. Judging from his Qi alone, he was already in the Late Qi Refining, but his physical strength was still slightly lacking.
Several cultivators who participated in the experiment reported the attributes they had observed in turn. And indeed, with this panel, any problems were immediately apparent.
"Alright, now, each of you should begin your cultivation practice."
The control panel is just the most basic function, and Li Xingkong wasn't surprised that it was successful.
Upon hearing Li Xingkong's command, the group immediately sat up, sat cross-legged, held their breath, and began to circulate their cultivation techniques.
As soon as the technique was activated, many red characters immediately appeared in their minds.
The appearance of the red text distracted them, making them want to see what it said.
"The angle at which Magic Power is channeled to the chest can be modified, which is expected to increase cultivation speed by 6.5%."
" The Mana Circuit structure can be optimized, which is expected to increase Magic Power cycle speed by 25.3%."
" Magic Power total mana is lower than that of cultivators of the same level. It is recommended to increase the proportion of time spent in cultivation..."
Each monk who participated in the experiment spoke out the red text they saw. A few impatient ones had already begun adjusting their cultivation postures according to the advice given in the red text.
The red text reminder comes from the Spiritual Root. During cultivation, it will point out all irregularities or areas that urgently need improvement, so that the cultivator can correct their actions on their own.
"Isn't this like having a cheat code?!"
Following the instructions of their Spiritual Root, after adjusting their cultivation movements and Mana Circuit, their cultivation speed significantly improved.
Those around also sensed that the Spiritual Qi circulating around them had accelerated significantly.