I Hijacked the Timeline (IHT)

Standing at the podium, Feng Qi wore a gentle smile as he spoke eloquently to the attentive students.

By now, teaching had become second nature to him, and he felt no nerves or hesitation.

The classroom was filled with a focused atmosphere. The only sounds were his voice as he lectured and the scratching of pens on paper as students took notes.

As for whether the students could fully grasp the material, he was not the least bit concerned.

What he was teaching were curated lessons compiled by future researchers—designed specifically to be clear and easy to understand.

Since he had decided to lead Cultivation Techniques Class One in the upcoming Tiger Soul Concept Competition, he needed to introduce a concept for the class to present.

After finishing the first section of the lecture on foundational research methodologies in cultivation techniques, he posed a question to the students:

"Everyone knows that the acupuncture points and meridians within the human body are critical nodes for the circulation of spiritual energy. But let me ask you this: how much do you know about the internal organs—about the heart, liver, spleen, lungs, and kidneys?"

A bespectacled female student immediately raised her hand.

After Feng Qi nodded, the student stood and answered:

"The five internal organs cannot serve as channels for the transport of spiritual energy like the meridians and acupuncture points do. However, nourishing these organs with spiritual energy can strengthen the body overall. For cultivators who specialize in physical refinement, the internal organs are not only crucial storage spaces for spiritual energy but also key areas for enhancing physical strength."

Feng Qi nodded approvingly at her response and then asked a follow-up question:

"Do you think the internal organs are as significant as the meridians and acupuncture points when it comes to cultivation studies?"

The female student decisively shook her head:

"The internal organs are indispensable parts of the human body, vital to our physiology. However, in the context of cultivation studies, they are far less important than the meridians and acupuncture points.

"In fact, from a cultivation standpoint, nourishing the internal organs requires additional spiritual energy, which makes them more of a burden during cultivation."

"Well said," Feng Qi replied, motioning for her to sit down. "Your perspective aligns with the prevailing view of cultivation studies regarding the role of the internal organs."

He continued:

"And that brings us to the concept we'll be presenting as a class in the upcoming competition: Can we develop the five internal organs to possess functions similar to the acupuncture points and meridians? Can the internal organs serve a purpose beyond consuming spiritual energy and instead contribute to the body's strength?"

Another student immediately raised their hand.

After being acknowledged by Feng Qi, the student stood and asked:

"Teacher Feng, various cultivation research institutes have been studying the internal organs for years, yet there's been little to no progress in this area. If we propose a cultivation concept related to the internal organs, it seems unlikely we'll find enough supporting materials to achieve a high score in the competition."

Feng Qi smiled, fully understanding the student's skepticism.

This issue wasn't something that only future researchers had considered. From the earliest days of cultivation studies, people had been exploring the deeper potential of the internal organs.

After all, the internal organs are vital parts of the human body. It was only natural for humanity to attempt to unlock their untapped potential as cultivation studies progressed.

And now, Feng Qi's role was to preemptively address this gap in knowledge.

He began to explain:

"Even in ancient times, humans had profound insights into the internal organs. In ancient concepts, the heart, liver, spleen, lungs, and kidneys were each believed to house a deity that safeguarded the body. If one fell ill, calling upon the corresponding deity could supposedly cure the ailment."

The students were bewildered. Feng Qi, who was known for his methodical and scientific approach to lectures, was now recounting what sounded like myths and legends.

However, as he delved deeper into the topic, their confusion began to transform into intrigue.

"In ancient myths, the internal organs were seen as vital sources of energy that nourished the body. In modern cultivation studies, however, they are viewed as energy-consuming burdens. Furthermore, in combat, injuries to the internal organs are a significant liability for physical cultivators.

"So, let's consider this hypothetical question: What if we could 'plant' a deity within each of the internal organs, granting them the ability to strengthen the body, just like the myths described? Could we make the internal organs not just a burden but a vital asset in cultivation?"

Pausing for effect, Feng Qi let the concept sink in before delivering the conclusion:

"I call this cultivation concept: Planting Deities in the Body."

The room fell silent as the weight of the concept settled over the students.

Feng Qi continued, explaining that this idea was a crucial development in the cultivation studies of the future. Planting Deities in the Body, also known as Embedding Deities within the Organs, would become a transformative aspect of cultivation, fundamentally redefining the role of the internal organs in spiritual practice.

In modern cultivation studies, the core focus is on meridians and acupuncture points. This remains true in the future, but it also incorporates further development of the five internal organs.

For example, the heart, the powerhouse of the human circulatory system:

In the concept of "Planting Deities," the heart is no longer merely nourished by spiritual energy to strengthen it. Instead, spiritual energy is condensed within the heart to form a golden core, which becomes inseparable from the heart itself. This golden core provides a constant source of power, enabling the heart to nourish the entire body.

This golden core is what we call the "deity."

The same principle applies to other organs. Once a "deity" is planted, the organ's strength and functionality are greatly enhanced.

For instance, the kidneys, which are primarily responsible for detoxification and waste removal:

When a "deity" is planted in the kidneys, their detoxification capabilities are significantly amplified, enabling them to neutralize even the deadly toxins exhaled by domain creatures.

The essence of "Planting Deities" lies in creating a spiritual energy condensate—a power source—that integrates seamlessly with the organ, amplifying its performance exponentially.

This concept was initially inspired by a future cultivation researcher who drew ideas from ancient mythology.

In ancient times, people believed that each of the five internal organs was home to a deity:

The heart housed Dan Yuan, whose title was Shou Ling.

The liver housed Long Yan, whose title was Han Ming.

The spleen housed Chang Zai, whose title was Hun Ting.

The lungs housed Hao Hua, whose title was Xu Cheng.

The kidneys housed Xuan Ming, whose title was Yu Ying.

According to these myths, these deities protected their respective organs and nourished the body, ensuring the host's health and vitality.

Drawing from these ancient legends, the researcher proposed the cultivation concept of "Planting Deities in the Body."

Through continuous development and refinement by later generations, this idea eventually became a central tenet of the cultivation studies framework.

The content Feng Qi was teaching was directly related to this concept.

As the lecture progressed, the students' initial skepticism gradually turned into awe.

They realized that Feng Qi's teachings weren't just speculative theories. His explanations were based on a coherent system of theoretical knowledge, complete enough to support practical application.

Before Feng Qi introduced this concept, the students generally regarded the internal organs as vital but, from a cultivation perspective, burdensome.

But Feng Qi's revolutionary idea opened their eyes to a new realm of possibilities.

Suddenly, they saw that humanity had yet to fully unlock the potential of its internal organs. These organs could, in fact, become significant assets in cultivation, greatly contributing to strength and resilience.

Feng Qi's depth of knowledge left a profound impression on the students.

Watching him speak with such confidence and clarity, many couldn't help but feel admiration.

Some students even began to believe, deep in their hearts, that with a genius like Feng Qi leading the way, humanity's victory over the domain fields was only a matter of time.

An hour passed, yet Feng Qi continued his lecture. The students, engrossed, showed no signs of wanting to leave.

Even those standing outside the classroom remained transfixed. Their notebooks were filled with notes as they diligently documented every point.

Among the onlookers, Lin Ran stood in a discreet corner, quietly listening.

Though he had hidden away, he couldn't help but feel overwhelmed by Feng Qi's brilliance.

To Lin Ran, Feng Qi was the greatest influence on his path in cultivation studies. After listening to this lecture, his belief only grew stronger.

Being close to such a peerless genius in cultivation studies, Lin Ran felt certain that he too would one day make his mark in the field.

Meanwhile, Feng Qi remained unaware of Lin Ran's thoughts.

If he had known, he likely would have stormed out of the classroom and delivered a full-force Tiger Fist to Lin Ran, ensuring the young man truly understood what "ruthlessness" meant.