I Hijacked the Timeline (IHT)

Feng Qi felt no pity for the Nightmare.

Though its appearance seemed harmless and even somewhat innocent, at its core it was a cruel and bloodthirsty creature—a true monster. Facing its helpless state, Feng Qi didn't hesitate to deliver the final blow.

Compared to Little Black, the Nightmare's defenses were practically nonexistent. Under Feng Qi's relentless strikes, the creature stopped resisting and collapsed to the ground, limp and motionless.

After a few more powerful blows for good measure, the Nightmare fell silent.

A stream of blood energy rose from the lifeless body and flowed into Feng Qi's own. He instantly felt another transformation in his body.

Calling up his attribute panel, he saw a new prefix title added to his status.

[Nightmare · Resilience (Level 2) · Strong Zombie: Feng Qi]

Strength Level: Unranked

Prefix Titles:

Strong: Increases physical strength by 20%, enhances self-healing capabilities.

Resilience LV2: Increases muscle resilience by 2%.

Nightmare (Non-Upgradable Prefix Title): Grants the ability to invade the consciousness layer and read memories of a target. The effectiveness depends on the user's spiritual power. The power of this ability will increase as the user's spiritual strength grows.

Bloodline: Human (Primary)

Bloodline Evolution Points: 134/1000

Prefix Title Milestones:

Strong (Upgradable): Second milestone progress: 0%

Resilience LV2 (Upgradable): 2%

Gaining a new prefix title and earning 21 additional bloodline evolution points put Feng Qi in a great mood.

However, he was puzzled about how to use the "Nightmare" ability.

After standing still and experimenting for a while to no avail, he gave up and decided to head back to Star City Shelter while Little Black was occupied elsewhere.

He was determined to return to the database and continue exploring its treasure trove of information.

After several hours of walking, Feng Qi finally reached the Star City Shelter.

He entered the metallic corridor and returned to the database room. The system was still active, and the screen displayed the same information he had been viewing earlier.

Since he hadn't yet used his tourist privilege to select a cultivation technique during this visit to the dream realm, Feng Qi wasn't about to waste the opportunity.

Opening the technique directory, he began scanning for a suitable choice.

After some deliberation, he settled on a three-star body refinement technique called "Body Tempering Technique."

Though also a body refinement method like Tiger Fist, the Body Tempering Technique differed in many ways. Not only was its external training regimen unique, but its internal energy circulation paths were also entirely distinct.

Whereas Tiger Fist emphasized explosive, aggressive power, Body Tempering Technique adopted a gentler approach. It was less damaging to the body and made for an excellent foundational practice for those pursuing a body refinement path.

Feng Qi clicked on the instructional video and began watching the tutorial intently.

Since his body in the dream realm couldn't accumulate spiritual energy, he couldn't experience the physical changes brought on by practicing the Body Tempering Technique. Instead, he devoted himself to memorizing the instructor's explanations and demonstrations in the video.

His plan was to replicate the instructor's teaching style when he returned to reality and train others in the technique.

Engrossed in his studies, Feng Qi soon lost track of time.

With no sense of hunger due to his undead body, Feng Qi spent an entire day fully mastering Body Tempering Technique.

After committing the technique to memory and reinforcing his understanding, Feng Qi began contemplating his next steps.

After some thought, he opened the historical database and filtered the timeline to his current era, intending to locate contemporaneous geniuses.

He specifically sought individuals skilled in virtual game development, as this would determine whether he could eventually become the world's richest person.

Even if he obtained a photographic memory in the future, he knew he would still need external expertise to bring "Savior" to life.

As he searched, one biography caught his eye:

[Biography of Fang Zhiyou: The Fall of a Virtual Genius].

Intrigued, Feng Qi clicked on the title, and Fang Zhiyou's detailed life story unfolded on the screen.

Fang Zhiyou was a rising star of the technological world during Feng Qi's era. From a young age, he demonstrated remarkable talent in development and innovation. At the mere age of ten, he created the revolutionary Future Virtual Engine.

Initially, the engine was developed for military use, allowing simulation of various weapon tests. A century later, "Savior" was developed on the foundation of this very engine.

Yet, despite his brilliance, Fang Zhiyou tragically passed away at the age of 27.

The circumstances of his death were shrouded in mystery. The biography offered no detailed information, and even the database had no records related to the event.

Instead, the database contained various speculative theories regarding his death.

Some suggested severe depression led to his suicide. Others claimed he was murdered by envious colleagues. Conspiracy theories abounded, but none had substantial evidence.

After understanding Fang Zhiyou's story, Feng Qi made a firm decision: he would change Fang Zhiyou's fate.

This choice wasn't just for humanity's future but also for the development of "Savior" and the vast fortune it promised. By ensuring Fang Zhiyou's survival, he could also solve the problem of energy replenishment once and for all.

Checking the timeline, Feng Qi realized that Fang Zhiyou's death was marked for 2027, which meant the young genius was currently only 16 years old.

Determined, Feng Qi resolved to seek Fang Zhiyou out in advance, establish a relationship, and ensure his safe growth.

Feng Qi then began scouring the biography for significant life events that had shaped Fang Zhiyou's trajectory.

While reviewing, he uncovered a pivotal moment in Fang Zhiyou's life that was set to occur just two months from the present.

Historical accounts linked this event to the onset of Fang Zhiyou's depression. Scholars later believed it to be the root cause of his eventual demise.

Feng Qi decided he would intervene in this critical juncture and rewrite history to alter Fang Zhiyou's destiny.

As his thoughts raced, the narrator's voice abruptly interjected:

[Stop dreaming. Guess who's back—say hello!]

Snapping out of his contemplation, Feng Qi turned to see a familiar figure making its way down the metallic corridor toward the shelter.

"Looks like Little Black won," he muttered, sighing at the sight of the persistent entity.

Picking up a nearby leg bone as a makeshift weapon, Feng Qi readied himself.

[Giving up resistance would save you more time to return.]

"I enjoy struggling to the last second—mind your business!" Feng Qi snapped back before charging directly at the approaching Little Black.