Translator: CinderTL
Online speculation about his true identity ran rampant.
Meanwhile, major professional institutions grew increasingly curious about Hu Boyuan.
Unlike the general public, these authoritative bodies possessed the highest-level access within the city, allowing them to easily retrieve Hu Boyuan's true identity information—much like how Feng Qi could access identity records within the Star City Shelter.
By simply entering his name and filtering the results, detailed information about Hu Boyuan became readily available.
This caught the attention of numerous Art Magic Research institutions.
After reviewing his background and past records, they recognized the hidden gem beneath the dust. Without hesitation, major Art Magic Research institutions extended invitations to Hu Boyuan.
Among them were the Galaxy Research Institute and the Tiger Soul Research Institute, both renowned for their Art Magic departments specializing in cultivation studies.
For Hu Boyuan, this was an unexpected and thrilling surprise.
The invitation from the Galaxy Research Institute, in particular, rekindled his hopes of realizing his dreams, reigniting the flames of his ambition.
His dedication had finally paid off.
Without hesitation, he accepted the Galaxy Research Institute's offer.
Before departing, Hu Boyuan resolved to further refine his concept of "Spirit Qi Conversion" and invited his group members to participate and witness the process.
He knew his fellow members shared his passion for art magic.
The group members showered Hu Boyuan with congratulations on his successful invitation to the Galaxy Research Institute.
His achievement inspired them to continue striving toward their own dreams, hoping to one day achieve similar success.
Over the past two months, Hu Boyuan had resigned from his job at the energy company, dedicating himself entirely to perfecting the concept of Spirit Qi Conversion.
During this time, he revised his original thesis again, refining its shortcomings.
His growth was palpable.
Today was Hu Boyuan's final revision of his thesis. Next, he would head to the Galaxy Research Institute to officially become a researcher in the domain of art magic.
It was already 3:30 AM, but he showed no signs of fatigue, tirelessly sketching art magic trajectories in his notebook.
Periodically, he would look up to type on his keyboard, researching data or discussing conceptual issues with the group members.
At this hour, the group members were still awake, assisting Hu Boyuan in refining his concepts and witnessing his final step from ordinary to professional.
As the clock struck four, Hu Boyuan finally put down his pen. He then used specialized software to input the conceptual design diagrams into his computer.
When the revised trajectory diagrams and explanatory text were posted in the group chat, the members erupted in cheers.
Brothers, get some sleep! Thank you for being with me every step of the way!
After typing his final message, Hu Boyuan closed his laptop and glanced at the neatly packed suitcase by the door. A smile spread across his face.
The dream he had nurtured since his student days was finally coming to fruition.
From now on, he would continue to pursue this passion, dedicating the rest of his life to advancing human art magic.
He stood up and walked to the bathroom.
Standing at the sink, he splashed water on his face and looked up into the mirror.
Suddenly, a wave of dizziness washed over him, causing him to stumble forward and nearly slam his head into the mirror.
Grasping the sink for support, he struggled to lift his head. He saw his reflection distorting in the mirror, his vision swirling and snapping back into place, only to swirl again.
Shaking his head did nothing to clear his vision.
He felt as if he were suffocating.
A voice whispered incessantly in his mind, attempting to alter his thoughts and consciousness.
He shook his head repeatedly, trying to shake off this uncontrollable sensation.
But his efforts were futile. His head grew heavier, as if he were about to lose consciousness at any moment.
As he staggered toward his desk to grab his phone and call for help, he suddenly noticed a massive figure standing in the doorway.
The creature was completely wrapped in bandages, with patches of purple skin visible beneath. Its eyes resembled swirling vortexes, hypnotic and terrifying. Nearly invisible purple lines snaked across its body, reaching out to bind him.
This realization struck Hu Boyuan: he might have encountered a Domain-Transcending Creature.
Encountering such a monster capable of freely escaping the Domain Field meant a nine-in-ten chance of death. Yet he refused to let his dreams die just as they were beginning to take shape.
He tried to struggle and resist, but his body felt rooted to the spot, utterly immobile.
"What a pity. You could have chosen the Tiger Soul Research Institute," the purple-skinned freak said with a mocking smile.
Hu Boyuan, clearly misunderstanding the deeper meaning behind these words, strained to ask, "Who... are you?"
"Your future master," the purple-skinned freak replied calmly, his expression utterly relaxed. "I must say, you possess remarkable innate talent. If your concept of Spirit Qi Conversion truly succeeds, it would undoubtedly fill a crucial gap in our clan's Super Art Magic blueprint—the integration of spiritual energy. How could we possibly let a genius like you go to the Galaxy Research Institute?"
In his eyes, the weak-bodied Hu Boyuan was already a lamb awaiting slaughter, incapable of escaping his control.
"Stop wasting time. Give up resisting and come with me."
As the purple-skinned freak spoke, its mental control intensified sharply, but Hu Boyuan refused to yield, continuing to struggle fiercely.
Growing impatient, the purple-skinned freak delivered a swift chop to Hu Boyuan's neck, knocking him unconscious. It then hoisted the limp body onto its back.
Faced with Hu Boyuan's unwavering resistance, the purple-skinned freak realized that complete mental domination would take time. It decided to take him back to the mental control chamber to finish the process later.
Carrying Hu Boyuan, the purple-skinned freak approached a window that had mysteriously opened. After glancing at a distant security camera pivoting in their direction, it waited briefly before leaping out.
Upon landing, most of the impact force was neutralized.
Regaining its footing, the creature strode toward a dark corner beyond the reach of the streetlights.
This was clearly not its first time performing such a maneuver; everything seemed effortless and practiced.
After carrying Hu Boyuan for a hundred meters, the purple-skinned freak turned into the dark corner.
Its body slowly began to levitate, but just as its feet left the ground, a binding force surged from all directions, pinning it half a meter above the ground.
Startled, the purple-skinned freak whipped its head around to face the source of the restraining force in the darkness.
In the darkness, a pair of eyes stared directly at him. He could clearly see dark-green flames flickering within those malevolent eyes, followed by an overwhelming surge of murderous intent.
"Who's there?" the purple-skinned freak demanded, facing the imminent danger.
"That's irrelevant. What matters is that you're going to die!"
As the words faded, the purple-skinned freak felt his hands lighten. Hu Boyuan, whom he had been carrying on his back, was lifted by an unseen force and floated into the darkness.
Faced with this uncontrollable situation, the purple-skinned freak began to struggle violently.
But he couldn't break free from the telekinetic restraints.
Just then, a phone rang from the darkness.
Then came the sound of a call being answered.
"Brother Qi, I've taken care of the second one. What's the situation on your end?"
"So-so. Just the fourth... no, wait, the fifth one!"
As the words faded, he saw a fist wreathed in dark-green flames rapidly enlarging before his eyes. A fierce wind buffeted his face, forcing his eyes shut.
The final image froze completely, plunging him into eternal darkness.
(End of the Chapter)
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