Chapter 5, Countercurrent and Clue (II)

Therefore, it can also be considered that the outcome is predetermined. This is one of the most frustrating theorems in quantum theory. If the results of the future are already determined, then what is the point of our efforts in the process? Similarly, the banana peel theory infers the starting point from the outcome. If at some point in the future a time machine is created, and a person travels back to an earlier time to kill their past self in order to change the future, then a random banana peel on the road could potentially kill them, preventing them from ever killing their past self. This is the banana peel theory, which can also indirectly suggest that the future is immutable.

After Ling Xin took a quick shower, he began to inspect the broken steel wire rope. The fracture of the wire rope was covered in rust, indicating it had often been soaked in water. The paint in that area had also been worn away, leading to significant corrosion over the years. The remaining bit of rusted iron was insufficient to support the entire plastic sheet, especially when he took a shower. The steam and water filled the plastic sheet, causing its weight to increase several times. Consequently, the entire steel wire rope suddenly snapped, resulting in the subsequent events. Thus, over the years, the fracture had corroded significantly, and the remaining bit of rusted iron was entirely inadequate to support the plastic sheet, particularly when he showered, as the steam and water saturated the plastic sheet, greatly increasing its weight, leading to the sudden breakage of the entire steel wire rope and the ensuing situation.

However, this is not an explanation for the danger he encountered

Ling Xin, after finishing his bath, did not dare to go out immediately. Instead, he hurriedly rummaged through the bookshelf and took out several books, all of which he had read during his self-study sessions. Among them were a few works on quantum theory and relativity. He flipped through some of the contents and then fell into deep contemplation.

In such a critical moment, Ling Xinyi still managed to maintain a semblance of clarity. He pulled forcefully on the rope, but it was made of steel wire, and the upper end was firmly nailed to the ceiling, secured with great strength. How could it possibly be broken by human effort in such a hurried situation? He was merely wasting his strength.

Ling Xin sighed at this thought, closing the book in his hands. He murmured to himself: "The universe has always been a complete point from the very beginning, which then exploded to give rise to the entire cosmos. If we compare that point to zero, a perfect number, then the subsequent explosion resulted in variations such as one, two, three, four, and so on. In other words, as the universe becomes more complex and chaotic, the entropy of the universe is increasing. For instance, when water cools or ice melts, this process is irreversible. To reverse it, energy is required to force a transformation. The same applies to causality. If we consider the ordered present and future as cause and effect, then to change the future, one must also change the causality. Is this the meaning of the causality points on the Investiture of the Gods? I altered what was originally destined to happen, thus obtaining a causality point. This causality point can be simply understood as the energy stored on the Investiture of the Gods, which can reverse entropy, transforming disorder back into order, thereby allowing for controllable future changes. Therefore, I utilized the Investiture of the Gods, consuming the causality point, and gained insights into internal martial arts and energy perception... At the same time, I will..."

As Lingxin's consciousness was on the verge of fading, a surge of internal energy within him suddenly shot upward, beginning to merge into his body from the meridians. In an instant, Lingxin's awareness became clear, and his body felt as if it possessed boundless strength. He let out a roar from his throat, grasping the steel wire with both hands and pulling with all his might. A tremendous force erupted, tearing the wire completely down from the ceiling, causing a steel nail to become entirely deformed, along with the chunk of concrete it was attached to. A fist-sized hole was left in the ceiling.

Ling Xin truly felt both fortunate and fearful. It was only until now that he had a slight understanding of the possible consequences of using the Investiture of the Gods. To be precise, this was merely a form of indirect speculation.

Firstly, I encountered several coincidences during this perilous situation. The first coincidence was that this danger occurred right after I had received negative points on the Fengshen Bang. Secondly, it happened just as I was washing my hair with my eyes covered. Furthermore, the steel wire rope snapped and coincidentally struck my neck. Additionally, I happened to encounter a bottle that fell from the edge of the bathtub, and I just happened to step on it, which caused me to become entangled in the steel wire rope. The number of coincidences in this situation is truly overwhelming; it is simply impossible for such a series of fortunate events to occur. Had it not been for the fact that I had just condensed my internal energy, this incident would have undoubtedly led to my demise

Only after the steel wire rope around his neck was completely undone, along with the illustrations and the book, did Ling Xin begin to breathe frantically, his entire body collapsing motionless in the bathtub. After several minutes, he finally touched his neck and slowly stood up.

Ah, I see... So it turns out to be the banana peel causality theory. No wonder, it is like this!

After several minutes had passed, Ling Xin finally sorted out everything in his mind. Only then did he tidy his clothes and put on his coat, carefully opening the door and stepping outside. At that moment, he was extremely hungry, especially after using his internal energy for the first time; he felt as if he could eat an entire cow.

Ling Xin silently stood up, pacing back and forth in the room. He then nodded to himself and said: "Even so, my conviction remains unshakable, even if it means being rejected by the universe. What needs to be determined now is whether as long as there are causal points, this Divine List can shield against the universe's rejection? Or is this rejection a constant presence? If the rejection is due to my negative three thousand causal points, then causal points will be my primary concern at the moment. If it is the second scenario... then I must become stronger as quickly as possible to meet the impending rejection from the universe. However, to become stronger, it seems I must also acquire causal points. In short, the most urgent matter now is to obtain a large number of causal points!"

Am I being rejected by this universe? Because I have altered the entropy that should have been disordered in the universe? And was that crisis just now the consequence of the universe's rejection? In other words, will I become very unfortunate?

The so-called causality can also be understood as the beginning and the result. According to the perspective of quantum theory, the outcome of any event is predetermined before it begins. The most famous experiment illustrating this is the proton tunneling experiment. When a proton travels at the speed of light or even faster to another point, it appears simultaneously at several locations in a vacuum environment. Even after the proton has reached its destination, there are still multiple positions where this proton exists between the starting point and the endpoint. In other words, while the endpoint of this proton is predetermined, the process of reaching that endpoint is random and not singular. If the starting point and the endpoint are sufficiently far apart, one might even observe countless paths leading to the endpoint of the proton.