Chapter 15: The Virtual Realm Is Too Deep for You to Grasp

Chapter 15: The Virtual Realm Is Too Deep to Grasp

When one is focused, time always flies by swiftly.

In the blink of an eye, seven days had passed—the seventh day since the emergence of the Daylight Star and the revival of spiritual energy.

Nightfall.

The Grand Conference Room.

As the saying goes, birds of a feather flock together. Though the group had known each other for less than a week, several distinct cliques had already begun to form.

There were those like the Four Great Professors, who sought to analyze and harness the supernatural through science, bending it to their will.

Others, such as Peng Bing and Wang Zongchao, had already accumulated some foundation and now stood just one step away from the supernatural.

Then there were figures like the Daoist of the Vast Sky, Lin Er of Dragon Tiger Mountain, the Two Saints of Phoenix Mountain, Xu Guangling, and Lou Cheng, who were actively searching for the path that best suited their supernatural cultivation.

And some, like Huang Zixing, once entering, devoted themselves wholly to study and self-improvement, paying little heed to the outside world.

If there was one thing that had changed most among them compared to before, it was confidence!

Bang! Bang!

Xiong Yan tapped the table. “Today marks the seventh day since the revival of spiritual energy, and it is also the official day the Virtual Realm has descended.”

“The so-called Virtual Realm is a world that exists between reality and illusion, formed by certain people or events that occurred on this land in the past. After undergoing a series of transformations through processes beyond our current understanding, this realm takes shape.”

“Because of this, the Virtual Realm can vary greatly in size and lifespan. Even its energy levels—the upper limit of the supernatural—can differ significantly.”

“For example, if centuries ago a band of thieves raided a village and slaughtered its inhabitants, the Virtual Realm born from that event might cover only a single township.”

“Or the folk legends about the Pen Fairy or the Yellow Emperor—if these evolved into Virtual Realms, they might only span a single village.”

“The well-known Battle of the Five Sacred Mountains and Sect Divisions, for instance, would be no larger than the peak of Mount Song’s Junji Peak.”

“In fact, even the Battle of Changping, which involved the entire states of Qin and Zhao, when fully depicted as a Virtual Realm, might only cover a few provinces.”

“Of course, besides Virtual Realms that mirror reality, there are those born purely from imagination. For instance, the worlds of the Shu Mountain series, Journey to the West, Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio, Investiture of the Gods, and mythological legends like Nuwa Mending the Sky or Fuxi’s Creation of Heaven.”

“Some, like the Great Yu’s Flood Control series, blend reality and fantasy simultaneously. The boundary between the two is not absolute nor oppositional.”

“Virtual Realms formed entirely from real historical events are called True Realms. Within True Realms, we can climb the technological ladder, manufacture acids and bases, formulate gunpowder, initiate industrial revolutions, and unleash dimensional strikes.”

“However, even in True Realms, one must rebuild technology anew. Formulas and details often change.”

“Virtual Realms born solely from imagination are called Mystic Realms. The greatest difference between Mystic and True Realms is that Mystic Realms do not obey the laws of energy conservation, material conservation, or the third law of thermodynamics.”

“Thus, in Mystic Realms, it is common to see white-bearded old Taoists waving their sleeves to summon wind and rain, pluck stars and moons, manipulate creation, and perpetuate life endlessly.”

“Even mortals can reverse time and perform limitless feats! For reference, consider the stories of Grey Wolf and Pleasant Goat on the Green Pastures!”

“Except for eating the goats, Grey Wolf is practically omnipotent.”

To be honest, the abilities Grey Wolf displays in the Green Pastures could easily trounce countless immortals, Buddhas, demons, and monsters.

That intelligence, that ingenuity—he would surpass Sir Isaac Newton, Einstein, and every scientist in human history with ease, as effortlessly as eating and drinking!

“Of course, Western Marvel series worlds are also typical Mystic Realms. They contain many loopholes, and mortals can exploit these to travel through time and space with ease.”

“The Virtual Realm isn’t entirely fictitious, right?” Jiang Ju asked proactively.

“The Virtual Realm has a lifespan, generally quite short. When it expires, it materializes into the real world, transitioning from virtual to real.”

“The spiritual stones you see are one of the products of this virtual-to-real transformation. Even the current revival of spiritual energy is a direct result of this process.”

“Is there land? If so, can it be cultivated?” Huang Zixing suddenly asked.

“Yes, and it can be cultivated!”

Upon hearing this, everyone present immediately wore genuine smiles. It seems the love for farming was deeply ingrained in their bones; it was a part of their very nature that could not be changed in this lifetime.

“Moreover, we can cultivate within the Virtual Realm. When we return to reality, the cultivation attained there will be reflected proportionally in our real bodies.”

“But if one dies in the Virtual Realm, only lifespan is lost. Of course, if one’s lifespan is insufficient, actual death will ensue.”

“Therefore, the Virtual Realm serves as a testing ground. Generally, many pioneering works can be undertaken there without fear of death.”

“Besides, time flows differently in the Virtual Realm compared to the real world. It is also a place for diligent study and constant progress.”

That was why Xiong Yan had only asked everyone to carefully review three beginner books over the past seven days, without teaching them how to become supernatural.

The detailed instruction would come after entering the Virtual Realm. This method ensured secrecy and prevented reckless practice from causing fatal harm—if one died in training, there would be no irreversible consequences.

“The Virtual Realm is also a battleground for nations!”

“Take the Virtual Realm of the Eastern Isles, for example. Over ninety percent can be directly accessed by the people of the Great Xia as their own.”

“In theory, if someone is powerful enough, they could single-handedly conquer a Virtual Realm originally belonging to the Eastern Isles.”

“In that case, when this Virtual Realm materializes, it would descend in the Great Xia, not the Eastern Isles.”

“Not only can we enter the Eastern Isles’ Virtual Realm, but we can also enter that of Goguryeo. If we can access roughly eighty percent of the Eastern Isles’ Virtual Realm, then we can enter one hundred percent of Goguryeo’s, and still as nationals of the Great Xia.”

“Indeed, in the past, any nation influenced by Xia culture is accessible to us!”

“This Virtual Realm is too deep and complex. Goguryeo and the Eastern Isles simply can’t grasp it properly; it needs the Great Xia’s stewardship!” Xiong Yan said with a smile.

“Does that mean they can enter the Great Xia’s Virtual Realm as well?” Jiang Ju asked instinctively.

“So what? Coming in as barbarians? Facing scorn at every turn? The Great Xia of old was nothing like it is now...” Ning Fan’s voice grew louder as he spoke.

“Exactly. Throughout history, they were just a bunch of barbarians. If we can’t win with such an advantage, then we might as well throw ourselves into the river and apologize to the world.”

(End of chapter)