Research is a very expensive endeavor. Take Earth, for instance, where the United States alone must spend billions of dollars annually across various domains. Among these, life sciences, medicine, atomic physics, and nuclear physics always consume the largest portion. Due to the possibility of pursuing the wrong research direction, this practice is almost like venture capital. Without money, you simply cannot engage in scientific research.
That is why Wang Qi logically chose to begin with Wanfa Sect. After all, a newcomer couldn't possibly apply for experimental equipment or research funding, and if one wished to build reputation without conducting experiments, mathematics seemed to be the best choice.
Unfortunately, Wang Qi had overlooked one thing.
Though the Modern Cultivators of Shenzhou are researchers, they don't just focus on theories; they encompass both theory and technology. And in handling technology, sects inevitably have to dirty their hands.
