There's something wrong with me

In the blink of an eye.

More than half a year passed.

It was November again in the second year of his return.

Inside the office.

There were ten spirit stones, each as tall as a person, with pipes connected to their upper ends, leading directly to Hall 2, used to achieve the 'inexhaustibility' of the spirit stones.

And under the effect and influence of these ten large spirit stones.

The spiritual energy in the office was very dense, because there was a 'regular opening' in the middle of each of these ten spirit stones.

This opening allowed the spiritual energy from inside to flow out and fill the room.

Furthermore, it wasn't just Zhang Feng's office; the entire data center, including the areas next to the various corridors, also had 'leaking spirit stones' embedded.

They were all connected to pipes, implementing the 'spiritualization' of the entire data center.

Currently, the spiritual density of the base is '0.7'.

Zhang Feng's office is '1.2'.

This spiritual energy standard was set by Zhang Feng.

It was also based on the standards of the Ocean World and the Dan Jin World.

Both of these worlds had a standard of 1.

And now.

Zhang Feng was cultivating in his office and noticed that after the spiritual energy concentration increased, his speed of gathering spiritual energy also relatively increased.

Even the speed of cultivating the Water Pool improved by a little bit.

A concentration of 1.2 was already the current limit.

Unless the quality of the spirit stones improved again.

But that would be very difficult.

Moreover, not only was improvement difficult, but there hadn't been much progress in optimization either.

Half a year had passed, and only 30% of the cost had been optimized.

Fortunately, there were more and more Z1s, which indirectly saved energy consumption.

Coupled with the cultivation of related elemental medicinal materials, and the global scale production of 'three thousand pills a day' was about to begin.

As long as the production lines were laid out and the manual research personnel were freed up.

This would also be a significant saving.

According to the plan department's estimation, within half a year at most, about 70% of the original cost could be saved.

Reducing the cost to around 3 to 4 hundred million.

More specific details would depend on the actual operational data.

The plan department also didn't dare to make guarantees.

Overall, it was still not beneficial to the people, and even globally, not many people could afford it.

Because Zhang Feng had calculated that a normal person would need about one pill per day to cultivate.

So, a daily consumption of 3 to 4 hundred million sounded abnormal.

Furthermore, even if mass production began.

90% of the spirit stones produced globally would first be concentrated for the data center.

Extending the lifespan of talents was the priority.

The remaining 300 pills would be distributed among those people as they wished.

Then the problem arose: what seemed like 3 to 4 hundred million per pill could be speculated to tens of billions per pill at the very least.

After that, no one would sell them for sure.

Because if they were truly distributed, there were over 300 official entities, large and small, plus super institutions, globally.

They would only get one pill a day, only a fool would sell it.

However, there was some good news.

Significant breakthroughs were made in the research of spirit flowers and spirit fruits last month.

They could now be cultivated within the data center.

Then, they were also big consumers of spiritual energy.

But they could be consumed by the researchers, allowing for rapid absorption of spiritual energy into the body.

In the past six months, there had been gains and losses.

There were many breakthroughs, but also many consumptions.

If it weren't for the Z1 being so effective, there would likely be irregular power outages and significant environmental pollution globally.

Only the problem of optimizing spiritual energy remained unsolved.

The whole world had hit a bottleneck.

And at this moment.

Zhang Feng had also finished reading these brief reports.

Anyway, it was a headache, and it wasn't the first time.

Zhang Feng had no good ideas for this.

Unless 'superconductivity' made a breakthrough, achieving further energy savings and further enhancement of computing power.

Then things might get better.

Also, something simpler.

He could only look to the Adventure World.

What if he encountered a genius like Chen Tiancai with a background in a technological world.

Zhang Feng would directly offer him 'spirit stone technology' and let the genius solve it.

With expertise in different fields, Zhang Feng felt he could do it.

If he could, he could also copy it.

Furthermore, Zhang Feng had thought of something.

That was to go back to the Wasteland World and see if Chen Tiancai had any suggestions.

Actually, Zhang Feng didn't want to go back because if something happened, there would be no chance of resurrection.

Besides, that subway station didn't have much high technology, and Chen Tiancai wasn't focused on spirit stones.

No results would come out in a short time.

But he just thought of it.

Might as well take a look.

It would also be his first 'return', paving the way for future visits to his master and parents.

...

Whoosh—

In a dilapidated city.

In the jeep, Zhang Feng looked up at the sun.

It was so hot.

Without any talents or photosynthesis, this sunlight was really damn strong.

And Zhang Feng looked at the text again, wanting to see if there would be any different prompts when he returned to the Adventure World again.

【Hint 1: You have returned to 4-3 Adventure】

【Hint 2: The time flow rate in the Adventure World has resumed】

【Note 1: Your real world time has paused】

【Note 2: If you die, you will lose the coordinates of this world for 42 years (14 times the real world rest time)】

【Note 3: While in this world, the Adventure World countdown still calculates】

【Note 4: You have lost all talent-based enhancements, only retaining physique-based enhancements】

【Note 5: You can return at any time】

Taking a quick glance.

Zhang Feng understood, it was all very literal.

Then, pressed for time, he would go find Chen Tiancai first.

It wasn't far from the subway station here.

...

He floored the accelerator all the way.

When he encountered impassable areas, he would carry the car and run.

It was completely a 'Tyrannosaurus Rex style' journey.

In such a journey.

In just one day, Zhang Feng crossed five hundred miles and arrived at the entrance of the subway station.

Before returning, Zhang Feng had been here twice to discuss what he had learned with Chen Tiancai.

It was precisely because Zhang Feng had been here a few times.

The guard recognized Zhang Feng and respectfully let him pass.

...

Going down again.

He arrived at the entrance of a simple research room.

This was Chen Tiancai's personal office.

"Zhang Feng?"

Seeing Zhang Feng, Chen Tiancai also put down the Z1 he was researching and said directly with bright eyes: "Why are you back? Did you encounter another problem that you need to consult me about?"

"Yes." Hearing him being so direct, Zhang Feng also said very directly: "I want to discuss something with you."

"Tell me." Chen Tiancai looked at Zhang Feng curiously.

Zhang Feng thought for a few seconds and then said with a smile: "Actually, it's not really a discussion, it's mainly to ask you about the optimization of Z1, and the research on superconductors..."

As Zhang Feng spoke, he threw all the unsolved problems from reality to Chen Tiancai.

These problems were global challenges, all difficult to solve.

After that, as expected by Zhang Feng.

Chen Tiancai 'crashed'.

After a while, he said: "I have also hit a bottleneck with these problems. The base's current computing power is not enough. Relying solely on the human brain to calculate cannot solve these hard computations.

But some of the Z1 optimization methods you mentioned are very helpful to me. Thank you."

In reality, global scientific research was calculating and optimizing Z1.

Currently, the Z1 in reality is better than Chen Tiancai's.

Zhang Feng had brought this knowledge with him.

Of course, it was useless because after he left, things here paused.

The reason he said it was because in some subsequent deductions, these optimized Z1s were needed.

However, no matter if he brought them or not, Chen Tiancai had no way.

Zhang Feng had circled around for a day like this, and sighed that this place was too dilapidated.

Really, if there were real-world equipment here, with Chen Tiancai's ability, he should be able to help.

Helpless, Zhang Feng prepared to return.

Chen Tiancai was stunned for a while, and suddenly said: "One of your plans regarding spirit stone technology should be wrong. Although I don't understand spirit stones, I also think your spirit stone hypothesis is a bit far-fetched.

But the synthesis of a high-energy substance is inherently the collision and mixing of substances.

If we follow the most basic theory of nuclear fusion to achieve the fusion between a certain element and another element, can we reduce the need for other substances to achieve the high-energy spirit stone you need?

Because no matter how magical it is, it is just a conversion between energy substances."

"You mean, reduce the synthesis formula?" Zhang Feng felt his head itching, "But I don't know how to reduce it, and I am currently optimizing this subtraction.

But I'm also afraid that after lacking a certain element, it won't achieve the special effect of 'spirit'."

"Then I can't help you." Chen Tiancai said honestly: "My computing power is limited, and the subway station's computing power is also limited, and your calculation volume is too large. Theoretically speaking, I can't solve your optimization formula in my lifetime.

Sorry, Zhang Feng."

...

Two days later.

He left the wasteland.

Inside the office.

Zhang Feng looked at the spirit stone and was in a daze for a while.

This trip was unproductive, but he did see his old friends in the subway station and checked the rules for returning to the text again.

It was a form of relaxation.

He had been cultivating spiritual energy for more than half a year, opening six spiritual channels, completely cultivating immortality with obsession.

This 'spontaneous' trip, a trip with no clear purpose, was quite good.

Then the next thing was the 'external visit'.

The time was the day after tomorrow.

And his current physique was 【231】

In just two years, plus more than half a year of spiritual energy, he had increased his physique by more than 40 points.

Compared to the period when he killed the legendary pirate in the previous world, it was 12 points more.

Currently, he was only 10 points away from the peak of the Dan Jin World, 241.

...

The next day, in the morning.

Zhang Feng, accompanied by his guards and a group of people, took several special planes to the M Country.

It was still morning when they arrived.

But it was also the agreed upon 'day after tomorrow'.

After that.

As soon as Zhang Feng got off the plane, he saw that it was full of soldiers.

This was an airfield at a military base.

And in front, was the leader of the M Country, Grenade.

Behind him was also a group of people, including various governors, senators, and a hundred reporters.

"Hello, Pioneer!"

"Pioneer!"

At this moment, their eyes were filled with immense excitement as they came to greet him at the airport, and they all spoke the Xia language word 'Pioneer'.

Their pronunciation was quite standard, clearly practiced.

"God! My God!"

From time to time, an incongruous 'God!' or 'My God!' could be heard from the crowd, along with variations like 'Sun God' and 'Lord'.

Zhang Feng smiled and nodded at this, maintaining the demeanor of a great nation and a pioneer.

But precisely because Zhang Feng nodded, a female reporter let out an excited shriek, swayed, and nearly fainted.

'Lack of oxygen to the brain,' Zhang Feng judged at a glance, genuinely surprised that his reputation had grown so immense?

But thinking about it, the research into Spirit Qi and 'magic' had indeed elevated him to a kind of 'altar'.

Being in the West, in Western terms, he was now like 'Prometheus' from Greek mythology, stealing fire from the sun god Apollo to bring light to humanity.

However, hearing them call him the Sun God made it sound like he was stealing from himself.

At the same time.

It wasn't just Western reporters filming around him.

Many Eastern reporters were also filming and broadcasting globally.

The middle-aged reporter from Xia City was also here, still working independently, documenting everything that transpired like a documentary filmmaker.

Especially as Ignad, the old number one from the Mei Dynasty, approached Zhang Feng.

Everyone, and all the cameras, were focused even more intently on this side.

At this very moment, many people around the globe, anyone who wasn't busy, stopped what they were doing and turned their attention to this 'Pioneer's Foreign Visit'.

And everyone wanted to know about the optimization of Spirit Stones – what was the progress now?

Now, with the Pioneer making an appearance again.

People worldwide were watching, wanting to know if the topic of Spirit Stones would be brought up this time.

Even though official websites and various civilian and institutional sources had already released data on Spirit Stones, concluding that the 'Spirit Qi body strengthening' effect was not as significant as the strengthening results from the Dan Jin medicinal formulas.

But after all, it was a project that the entire population had worked hard on together, so they still cared deeply about it.

"Hello, Pioneer..."

At this moment, Ignad, the old number one from the Mei Dynasty, also respectfully extended his hands to Zhang Feng, his eyes full of reverence.

Especially since he was the official host, he knew what should be asked and what shouldn't.

Thus.

After greeting him, he immediately invited Zhang Feng to the White Palace, so as not to put the Pioneer in a difficult position regarding the Spirit Stone issue.

Including the reporters here, who had also been warned by some people not to ask anything related to Spirit Stones.

So, what seemed like normal filming was actually a situation where the outcome had already been secretly arranged.

They would mostly ask about other technology and martial arts.

But Zhang Feng's appearance this time was, firstly, for deterrence, and secondly, to explain the Spirit Stones to the whole population.

After all, everyone had worked hard, and this couldn't be denied.

"I'd like to talk a bit about Spirit Stones."

It was very abrupt.

Just as everyone was preparing to follow the script.

Zhang Feng suddenly brought up this matter under global attention.

For a moment, as Zhang Feng's words fell, Ignad and the other officials visibly paused.

The reporters were also stunned for a few seconds, unsure if this could still be broadcast?

Zhang Feng, however, ignored them and continued:

"Regarding the optimization of Spirit Stones, although it has currently hit a bottleneck, our data center is working hard to break through, and the cost is being infinitely reduced.

I still stand by what I said.

I will do my best to achieve infinite benefit for the people within a finite amount of time."

Following Zhang Feng's statement, everyone was stunned for a few seconds, and then they burst into applause.

Including many people in front of their screens, who were also deeply convinced by the Pioneer's words.

Because the Pioneer had delivered on things like the strengthening medicinal formulas and the Jade Pool Immortal Dew before.

These were all facts, so they believed.

And with this sentence, once this awkward, unaskable topic was brought up, the atmosphere at the scene suddenly became less heavy and rigid.

"I trust you very much! I respect you!" Ignad also took the cue and asked in the Mei language to those around him, "Do you believe?"

"We believe!"

"We believe in the Pioneer!"

It wasn't just the officials answering; the reporters and the soldiers around them were also responding.

Seeing the enthusiastic atmosphere, Zhang Feng added fuel to the fire and spoke about some planned matters.

"The cultivation of Spirit Flowers and Spirit Fruits has currently reached maturity.

Although Spirit Stones cannot be popularized at the moment, Spirit Flowers and Spirit Fruits can achieve large-scale Spirit Qi cultivation.

At that time, I will impart some training methods for Spirit Qi body tempering."

"Spirit Qi body tempering?" Ignad, who now received one Spirit Stone every ten days, was quite interested in this and couldn't help but blurt out, "Is this... is this... the Qi refinement of ancient Eastern times?

Is it more advanced than Internal Force and Jin Qi?"

'Yes, is Spirit Qi more advanced than Internal Force?' Many reporters also had this question.

And the public in front of their screens also had this question.

Because although this Spirit Qi wasn't high, it was also a substance from legends.

"There is no higher or lower."

Facing the cameras and the questions, Zhang Feng answered carefully: "In fact, whether it's Spirit Qi for body tempering, or Jin Qi, or Internal Force, they have all entered the realm of the extraordinary and the topic of cultivation."

"Cultivation?" Ignad asked curiously, "The cultivation you're referring to, is it the Taoist cultivation of the East, or that kind of very magical cultivation?"

Saying this, he also smiled and said, "I've watched some of your mythology TV dramas, and they are very well made."

"Thank you."

Zhang Feng nodded and said, "The cultivation I'm talking about includes both.

Among them, the 'heart,' our heart, our thoughts and spirit, is traditional cultivation, or rather, a kind of moral cultivation.

As the saying goes, 'one who attains the Tao' and 'one who attains Virtue' actually refers to morality; cultivating virtue is cultivating the Tao.

This Virtue, you can take it as doing good, or it can be a certain 'attainment' in your heart.

Of course, the Tao has myriad forms, and this is just my personal interpretation."

As Zhang Feng spoke, he looked at the thoughtful crowd, knowing that people from abroad probably didn't understand it very well.

However, the people of Great Xia in front of their televisions, at this moment, were experiencing gains and losses, gaining some insights from it.

Some people even suddenly opened up their minds to contemplation, understanding a certain knot in their hearts.

And at this moment.

After letting them digest for a while, Zhang Feng continued to explain: "The other type of cultivation is what you've seen in those mythology TV dramas.

Just like the people in them seeking immortality and asking the way, cultivating their own 'magic power'.

This magic power, I have also 'laid the groundwork' for it; it is actually Jin Qi, Internal Force, and the future Spirit Power."

"Pioneer... Hello..." A reporter suddenly asked in awkward Xia language, "I've also watched some of your Eastern mythology TV shows.

Their magic power... is very... very powerful, stronger than Spirit Power, powerful."

"Yes, that's right."

Zhang Feng nodded and looked at the crowd who were expecting his answer, "But we are only just beginning.

Moreover, as I see it, the combination of Internal Force, Spirit Power, and so on, should be what is called magic power."

As Zhang Feng spoke, he silently took a deep breath, looked around, and faced the crowd, "Have you seen Journey to the West?"

"What?"

"I've seen it."

"Great Sage, I've seen your Great Sage!"

Some people nodded, while others didn't understand.

But on the other side of the world, all the people of Great Xia were looking at the screen with even more confusion, not knowing why Grandmaster Zhang would mention this well-known mythology TV drama.

At the same time, under the cameras and curiosity of countries around the world.

Zhang Feng moved silently, and under the astonished gazes of the crowd, like someone riding the wind, he took a step and floated to an open space a hundred meters away.

This scene gave them a slight shock, as if Zhang Feng could 'fly'.

Zhang Feng, however, stood with his hands behind his back and said casually:

"The technique I just used is actually a small application of magic power.

It achieves the effect of riding the wind through a combination of Spirit Qi and the surrounding wind, as well as the techniques of leg martial arts.

This technique can be learned through diligent study and hard practice.

And in the Journey to the West I just mentioned, there is also a type of spell that immortals have used.

Its name is...

the Immobilization Spell."

As the words fell.

Zhang Feng used sound power as a technique, ultra-frequency Spirit Power as a mental interference, and finally Jin Qi as support and fixation, pointing his finger at a pigeon that had just flown up three meters away.

"Immobilize."

As the single word fell, it was as if his words became law.

Under the shocked gazes of the world, this pigeon actually remained frozen in a wing posture, suspended in mid-air!

At this moment.

The people in front of screens worldwide erupted in an uproar.

"Immortal technique!"

"The Pioneer has cultivated the divine abilities from myths and legends?"

"Unbelievable... unbelievable..."

"Did Grandmaster Zhang just freeze a pigeon?"

Everyone felt they couldn't understand it, and some even couldn't believe the scene they were witnessing.

At the same time.

Ignad and the reporters at the scene were so shocked into silence when they saw this profound and mysterious divine phenomenon.

Zhang Feng, however, dispersed the Jin Qi and Spirit Qi maintaining the pigeon, and then with a sweep, brought the pigeon into his hand.

"This is the immortal technique I mentioned, and it is also what you call immortal magic power.

But in reality, it is just an application of four things: Spirit Qi, Jin Qi, Internal Force, and visceral techniques.

As long as you learn it, you can actually also perform immortal spells."

As the words fell, Zhang Feng opened his palm, like the first teaching session in the park, and the pigeon flew away from Zhang Feng's palm, soaring into the sky under everyone's gaze.

But this time, it was a 'divine technique' watched by the entire world.