Exploring Immortality Cultivation-Chapter 388 - 140

In the courtyard of Wanfa Sect's Divine Capital Station, Wang Qi was practicing his swordsmanship. Under the moon, the metallic hue of his long sword rippled like water waves.

Suddenly, he threw his sword aside, exclaiming in anger, "I knew that little girl was setting me up, no wonder she agreed so readily, saying, 'If you want to learn, I'll teach you.' She was just taking advantage of the fact that I couldn't learn it at all!"

The Taiyu Skill from Shenzhou, also known as spatial spells, has many variations. According to Modern research on space-time, the principles can roughly be divided into two types.

The first type directly affects space. Based on the Shape Comparison Technique, or rather Relativity, it's revealed that matter determines how space exists, and space determines how matter moves. Mana is an exponent of energy, and energy is the capacity for matter to move; therefore, mana is undoubtedly a material force. This kind of force, when properly applied, can easily affect space. Ai Changyuan's Wanxiang Heavenly Attraction Technique, for instance, is a classic method that leverages celestial gravity to influence space.

The other type is entirely different from the first and is akin to the divine skill of "If the mountain won't come to me, I will go to the mountain."

The reality of space is not three-dimensional; in fact, space doesn't inherently have "dimensions," a concept that humans invented to understand space. In Earth's stable cosmos, space still exhibits asymmetry and distortion, let alone in Shenzhou, a world energized with Spiritual Energy, making its spatial structure even more mysterious. In this world, space is not flat; it resembles undulating, layered curtains. Ordinary people understand it from a three-dimensional perspective without trouble. However, if one could comprehend it using a higher-dimensional approach, they could demonstrate various unbelievable divine skills with simple movements.

That is to say, if you want to perform four-dimensional martial arts, then you must be able to build a four-dimensional Phase Space in your mind and understand four-dimensional geometry. Additionally, your computational speed must be faster than your sword.

The former wasn't difficult for Wang Qi. But the latter... Wang Qi could swing his sword eighty times in a second, which means his computational speed needed to support him performing eighty four-dimensional geometrical calculations within a second. Only after a Cultivator has accomplished Foundation Establishment can the Yin Yang Yao and Heavenly Position Axis throughout their body unite and act like a computer to support such swordsmanship. Otherwise, no matter how exquisite your computation methods, you won't be able to perform that kind of sword technique.

Chen Youjia had undoubtedly set him up!

It was now night, and no one was around. Wang Qi stared at his ring and called out, "Old man, say something, will you?"

Zhen Chan's voice was quite dull, "What can I say? You wanted to learn it yourself, and Chen Feng had warned you in the beginning."

"I wasn't listening," Wang Qi sheathed his sword, abandoning the idea of mastering the Taiyu Sword during the Qi Cultivation Stage.

Zhen Chan said, "To say the least, you don't seem angry after being fooled; instead, there's a sense of joy as if you're messing around with a friend..."

"Yeah," Wang Qi nodded.

It was quite pleasant to have a mischievous friend by his side.

Wang Qi then asked, "Speaking of which, what do you think about the matter Chen Feng asked you about?"

Legally speaking, the ring that Zhen Chan's spirit resided in was Wang Qi's personal property, and Zhen Chan's consciousness was one of its additional functions. Anything that Zhen Chan wanted to do had to have Wang Qi's consent, and vice versa—if Zhen Chan caused any trouble, like a terrorist attack by an Ancient Method Practitioner—Wang Qi would also have to take responsibility. Therefore, Chen Feng having hoped for Zhen Chan's assistance in his research could not bypass Wang Qi.

Zhen Chan countered, "What do you think?"

Wang Qi nodded, "It sounds good. Yangshen Pavilion does research on souls and, after all, is a key technology provider for customizing physical bodies. If you help Chen Feng with his research, he could give you a certificate, and later on, you could get a 20% discount on buying a new physical body."

"That's fine, but I have some reservations. Putting my memories out there for others to study feels a bit..."

"Embarrassing?" Wang Qi glanced sideways, "Like being naked for everyone to see?"

"You can't expect ivory to come out of a dog's mouth," Zhen Chan said helplessly, "What I mean is, now that I lack a physical body, the only proof that I am 'me' is these memories..."

"I'm not trying to tear your memories out of your consciousness," Wang Qi said. "Just think of it as inviting someone to discuss life with oneself, albeit in a slightly strange way."

Researching memory and using scientific reasoning to trace the origin of "I" isn't much different from philosophical contemplation of the issue. The only difference lies in that science provides more practical conclusions, not merely self-comforting gibberish for individual solace.

Whenever this topic arose, Wang Qi couldn't help but think of himself.

What exactly is the existence of "I"?

According to theories from Shenzhou, the physical laws of Earth do not support the existence of souls. In other words, both the physical body and soul of the individual known as "Wang Qi" are native to Shenzhou.

So, what are these memories from Earth, this information from Earth? And what about this soul of his, different from others...

After mulling over it for a moment, Wang Qi suddenly felt that it was indeed necessary to throw Zhen Chan at Chen Feng for study. As a cooperator, he could share in Chen Feng's research findings, and as the possessor, he could pry out Chen Feng's research processes and thoughts from Zhen Chan's mind. This would be greatly beneficial for resolving issues with his own soul.

At this thought, the gaze Wang Qi cast upon the ring abruptly held an additional dose of malice.

...

It was still the Nameless region within the Ten Thousand Immortals Illusion Realm. An old man and a young man were sitting face to face. The old man, proud and aloof, was none other than the Mathematics Lord, Pang Jialai. The youth was one of the youngest Carefree of the Wanfa Sect, He Wai'er, disciple of Master of Calculation, Xi Baiche.

This combination was rather odd. He Wai'er, being the most outstanding disciple of the Master of Calculation and seen as the next in line to take over Geting House, and the Mathematics Lord, a sworn enemy to the Master of Calculation – yet He Wai'er chatted happily with him.

The reason was simple: this young Carefree actually showed a greater inclination toward the lineage of the Law Gate.

Pang Jialai examined He Wai'er, nodding slightly, "You're quite good. I had respect for the Shape Comparison Technique and the calculations your master devised before, but it's a pity he's veering further and further off course, producing disciples without a hint of spirituality. But you are an exception."

He Wai'er gave a wry smile, "Please refrain from such remarks in front of me, Mathematics Lord. Once a teacher, always a father, and though my path differs from my master's..."

"Cautious and dull, no fun at all," the Mathematics Lord shook his head and got straight to the point, "How far has your master gotten in his recent research?" fгee𝑤ebɳoveɭ.cøm

He Wai'er expressed ignorance, "Lately, my master hasn't involved me in their research, so I'm not clear on the details. But Senior Brother Keman has let slip that it's a problem related to arithmetic."

Pang Jialai sneered, "What a coincidence."

"What's a coincidence?"

Pang Jialai took out a paper and threw it to He Wai'er, "If we were to look through the eyes of a neutral party, which holds more value, my paper or your master's research?"

He Wai'er frowned, "Senior should already have judgment..."

"Your master's path is no different from dog shit to me, and I grudge giving even a glance at anything he produces." The Mathematics Lord walked away, leaving behind a comment, "You should be able to understand your master's path. Once you've finished reading, tell me, so I won't lose without knowing why."

All He Wai'er could do was shake his head with a bitter smile. It seemed that, in the mind of the Mathematics Lord, anything he researched would trample over his master's in value. The only worry was that the mediocrity acting as a judge might not understand his work.

He Wai'er glanced at the paper, with the title "On Constructive Calculation." (To be continued. If you like this work, we welcome you to vote for recommendations or monthly tickets on Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please go to m.qidian.com to continue reading.)