Chapter Seven: The Immortals Do Not Exist
Professor Lin revealed many secrets
As time goes by, the stories that are passed down may become "distorted" and gradually turn into myths
Therefore, opportunities are rare. Since the new star seems to have found another path, the rare bamboo slips and various root methods collected by the financial magnates may thus be circulated, no longer receiving the same level of attention, making them much easier to obtain than in the past
However, it is unfortunate that once such things are obtained by those organizations, research institutes, and conglomerates, they are kept secret and are no longer accessible to outsiders.
Wang Xuan felt a sudden rush of emotions upon hearing this; he truly had a desire to go to the new star, far more than he had in the past
"Is it really that impressive?" Qin Cheng said in surprise
The primary issue is the asymmetry of information; they live in the old world and find it difficult to access the most cutting-edge secrets
His conjecture can be corroborated by some ancient texts
Wang Xuan found a similar record in the "Huangdi Neijing": In ancient times, people followed the principles of yin and yang, harmonized with the techniques of numerology, thus they were able to achieve unity of form and spirit
In those years, for the sake of the bamboo slips in the photograph, I suffered continuous injuries, all of which were fatal. One was pierced by a fist, while another was shot through by modern weaponry.
Nurturing, gas extraction, meditation, and other practices can fundamentally alter a person's constitution and spirit, which are referred to in ancient techniques as the root of existence
Wang Xuan believes that a long time ago there was a group of people who either practiced Qi cultivation techniques or focused on meditation, harmonizing their physical bodies and spirits, thereby obtaining powers far beyond those of ordinary individuals
Regarding the former, Wang Xuan has long been aware that it is a problem, but concerning the latter—old techniques—he has learned quite a bit, and all of it is quite significant, such as unique editions in museums and rare collections from financial magnates. Could there be anything more astonishing than these
Regarding the new star, it is believed that mysterious phenomena and supernatural forces have emerged, but Wang Xuan and Qin Cheng have limited knowledge about it
Professor Lin glanced at him and said: "If you want to learn, I will not stop you, but practicing this kind of thing requires an incredibly solid foundation. You must also put in the effort; otherwise, you may encounter very serious problems that could jeopardize your life"
He was very serious and handed it to Wang Xuan, instructing him to keep it safe
Wang Xuan believes that they are merely a few exceptional individuals among humanity
Qin Cheng listened intently, feeling very intrigued. Then, he felt it was quite a pity and said: "If those extraordinarily powerful individuals from ancient humanity were to survive into this era, could they, with the aid of advanced technology, reach the supernatural powers that exist beyond the new stars, thereby extending their lives, or even, as the tycoons desire, have the prospect of immortality?"
What does this mean? The root laws recorded on the bamboo slips are extremely mysterious and astonishing
Even if it has not decayed, at the moment of opening, due to the drastic changes in the internal and external environment, 90% of the bamboo slips will be destroyed, let alone leaving behind any written records
Certainly, it cannot be ruled out that among ancient individuals, there were exceptionally strong individuals who practiced meditation and other disciplines to the highest level, nurturing themselves and thereby acquiring incredible power
It seems that, many years ago, he was pierced through the body by some external force, and even now, that area still looks quite terrifying
Professor Lin smiled at Wang Xuan and said: "According to your speculation, immortals and Buddhas are also human, therefore, the celestial immortals and various Buddhas have all dissipated"
Professor Lin particularly emphasized that if a new world is truly discovered, the herbs, various resources, and extraordinary items there will certainly be of great assistance to the old techniques
Until now, Qin Cheng remains very dissatisfied: "What kind of path has the New Star found that they would discard the old techniques with us, treating us as if we were worthless, ruthlessly eliminating and abandoning us."
As for the celestial beings, they appear even more ethereal
Professor Lin was very serious: "Not only that, the key point is that the discoveries over there may have far-reaching implications, and perhaps in the future, they could even trigger certain transformations"
The contents recorded on that pile of bamboo slips in the photograph have been deciphered by me and documented on these sheets of paper Professor Lin informed about the origin of the root law
Whether those who have been deified can continue to enhance themselves and reach a level of power that we cannot comprehend remains unknown, especially since the old techniques are now in decline and have long since fallen into obsolescence
Professor Lin stated clearly that without successful gas extraction, one cannot nurture oneself and should not engage with this matter
If one truly delves deeply and masters it, perhaps another issue of his will also be resolved, no longer requiring the combination of rare ingredients and medicinal cuisine for practice.
When an individual's power reaches this level, what does it signify among the ancients? It is the embodiment of myth
Because those things are extremely precious, they only revealed a portion of the method in front of you. If someone truly masters it, naturally there will be others who will bring subsequent teachings.
This is undoubtedly astonishing; it is suspected that the new star had been discovered long ago, having explored such a place for many years while keeping it hidden from the general public.
During a certain period, those financial magnates and various types of organizations expended enormous resources, spending years searching for such items in the old lands
In fact, many valuable items have been excavated from ancient tombs, such as golden bamboo slips that were once unearthed. This is a special type of bamboo that has endured the passage of time without decaying, remaining as hard as iron to this day
Qin Cheng muttered in dissatisfaction: "Do some people in the conglomerate have some sort of peculiar collecting habit? What use do they have for so many old techniques?"
Upon hearing this, Qin Cheng's expression immediately fell
In ancient times, if a one-armed man resembling a crouching tiger appeared in the mountains and vast marshes, he would often be revered and worshipped by the ancestors
Naturally useful, and verified, ancient techniques have been analyzed and applied by certain life research institutes, leading to the targeted development of some modern achievements in the biological field that can delay the aging of certain elderly individuals
Even Professor Lin did not have the opportunity to see those subsequent chapters
After Wang Xuan expressed his conjecture, he made some additional remarks
It is said that this exorbitantly priced small tree was discovered in the wilderness during the process of the New Star development.
Wang Xuan comforted him, suggesting that new types of medication may emerge in the future that could address Professor Lin's health issues
Long years have passed, and whether it be myths or the immortal beings, all traces have long vanished
Professor Lin stated: "Nowadays, as technology advances, some valuable artifacts from ancient times can be quickly processed and preserved at the moment they are unearthed"
Wang Xuan nodded: "As long as one is human, the outcome is already predetermined; all have perished"
Certainly, the artifacts left behind by those practitioners of the mystical arts are not simple; the old techniques from that period were quite brilliant, and the pursuit of elixirs for immortality is also related to these practitioners.
For example, in the records of ancient texts, there are a few rare cases where practitioners possess an exceptionally vigorous body and spirit, capable of throwing an elephant with one hand
Therefore, in the field of ancient arts, he is not superstitious; he merely follows in the footsteps of his predecessors, continuously exploring and seeking to validate this path through his own experience
Professor Lin expressed his feelings, as he has personally interacted with some individuals who are currently promoting this research and investing substantial amounts of funding
Regarding those secrets and issues, it seems that there has been a breakthrough in progress
Moreover, Professor Lin clearly stated that this law has been validated and is a good thing, even describing it as truly remarkable
He lowered his head to look at the woman in the album, feeling somewhat hesitant about whether to meet this old acquaintance in order to secure a spot for Wang Xuan
Professor Lin informed him that the textbooks used in the experimental class are indeed excellent and of remarkable origin, but they are merely a part of the records from their respective rare and secret manuscripts, and what he has learned is not complete
Seeing Wang Xuan now, Professor Lin seems to see his younger self, possessing a strong exploratory spirit towards old techniques. Unfortunately, his own path has long been severed
"At this age, I have long since let go of what should be let go of," Professor Lin shook his head
Professor Lin's words took Wang Xuan by surprise
Qin Cheng immediately became curious and stretched his neck to take a closer look
Qin Chengdao said: "That being said, even if Wang Xuan wants to pursue the old methods, he must go to the New Star, as all the good things have been scavenged by the people over there"
It is likely not just as simple as a single path Professor Lin spoke of his feelings
I suspect that what they have discovered is not merely a road, but potentially a living planet, perhaps even something extraordinary
Professor Lin further stated: "After the dissolution of the old technique experimental class, you are faced with two issues: first, the absence of medicinal dishes prepared with rare and precious ingredients; second, the lack of more profound ancient technique scriptures"
Unfortunately, the experimental class was disbanded, and the project on the study of old techniques was abandoned, thus there were no subsequent methods developed.
"You wish to study the old techniques, I will not stop you. I have some materials here that I can give you." Professor Lin stood up and took some papers from the bookshelf
Professor Lin informed that during a certain period, the financial magnates of the New Star expended a considerable amount of manpower and financial resources to search the old lands for ancient tombs, aiming to excavate items related to the sorcerers.
There are also other herbal medicines, as well as special small organisms
However, this type of plant had long been extinct in the old soil, and its existence was completely unknown before it was excavated
Professor Lin added: "In the past years, they mostly encountered troubles, and only in recent years have they made progress. However, I believe that regardless of what they have discovered, it is still unrealistic for them to immediately obtain supernatural powers."
Therefore, even if you wish to pursue the path of ancient techniques, you must go to the new stars, for many precious texts, secret methods, and rare scriptures from past generations are no longer found in the old lands
In recent decades, several rare new species have emerged on the new star, such as a small tree known as "Anshen". This tree is entirely white, its leaves emit a pleasant fragrance, and it has the ability to nourish the mind and spirit. Consuming a few leaves daily has anti-aging effects
Wang Xuan was deeply astonished; this truly is a genuine ancient method, dating back to a time long past
Professor Lin was a master of ancient techniques in his time. In his early years, he traversed the mountains and rivers of various regions of the new star alone, and he did not discover those species at all
It is precisely for this reason that Professor Lin, once a master of the old techniques, is no longer able to engage in practical combat, and surviving the aftermath is already considered a miracle
Although the techniques are splendid and crucial in actual combat, they must be based on fundamental principles
Wang Xuan believes that if one practices the old techniques to their utmost, it is possible to achieve this step
Qin Cheng smiled and said: "The fundamental method recorded in this bamboo slip is considered to help Wang Xuan solve an important problem he is facing. If one day he becomes a powerful sorcerer in the modern era, that would be interesting and worth looking forward to"
Wang Xuan believes that there have never been immortals or Buddhas, but rather a group of people who were once very powerful
It is conceivable that the contents recorded on such bamboo slips are anything but ordinary, and must be extraordinarily remarkable
Qin Cheng pondered for a moment and asked, "After two or three thousand years, are these records still useful, or have they become outdated?"
That period, especially the preservation of bamboo slips, was indeed not easy
Nowadays, the numerous burial sites of past dynasties beneath the old land have been thoroughly searched, with very few remaining undiscovered
It is evident how fiercely various organizations and conglomerates competed for such matters in the beginning
What I am saying is purely my own speculation and not information obtained from research institutions or certain organizations, therefore there is no need for confidentiality
Perhaps, the Immortal Masters are those legendary extraordinary individuals and magicians, representing a further refinement of their abilities
Moreover, regarding these rumors and news, there were actually traces of them several decades ago, but it was only in recent years that some factual situations began to gradually emerge.
The bamboo slips had long since decayed before the tomb, which dates back to a distant era, was opened
The items recorded on the paper actually originated from a grand tomb of the pre-Qin period
Throughout history, whether it be tycoons or those in positions of power, upon reaching a certain height, they have consistently pursued the ambition of longevity without ever changing their aspirations.
Professor Lin unbuttoned his jacket, revealing old wounds on his body, adjacent to his heart, where there were surprisingly two fist-sized scars on his chest
After Wang Xuan finished listening, he solemnly put it away
Otherwise, the old project here would not have been abandoned
Upon hearing this, Wang Xuan immediately understood that this must be some kind of extremely powerful "root technique"
The mysterious phenomena and supernatural powers reported from the new star are all related to certain objects
Professor Lin nodded: "What you say makes sense; the times are always advancing. However, the records on this stack of bamboo slips hold great value, as some extremely powerful sorcerers emerged during that period, and the foundational methods from the same era are unlikely to be inferior."