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Chapter 518 If the public never gives up
The biggest difference between ancient and modern methods is...

Modern law is a system of an entire civilization.

Li Zhongren sat alone in a quiet room, his mind filled with an astronomical amount of information.

This is not difficult for a Nascent Soul stage expert.

After analyzing for a long time, he came to this conclusion.

To put it more simply...

The ancient method is like flowering and fruiting; the fruit is an independent individual.

The current law, including that tree, is part of it, so naturally, there's a huge difference in the degree of freedom.

Of course, this still does not mean that the current law is bad.

After all, their real strength is undeniable.

Moreover, the current method has been developed for too short a time; it is a product of being rushed into development in order to deal with aliens.

It's important to understand that while the world today may seem to consist of over two hundred countries and regions, the one that truly holds the power is the Central Plains Empire.

The reason is simple: the Central Plains Empire possessed this formidable power.

Other countries, naturally, were not convinced.

After all, national consciousness has awakened.

But what can you do if you disagree?
When faced with a sufficiently large fist, hold back.

They fear power but do not cherish virtue; these barbarians will only gradually accept everything.

Far away.

Li Zhongren snapped out of his distracting thoughts.

What he needs to do is to verify the ancient methods and modern methods, combine their strengths, and see if they can make up for each other's shortcomings.

It's like the long, drawn-out process of ancient methods.

And the shackles of the current law.

"Whoo~~~"

Li Zhongren let out a breath.

The abundant spiritual energy transformed into numerous patterns within this quiet room.

On one hand, there is the ancient method; on the other hand, there is the modern method.

The two methods are like two large trees rooted in the soil, each growing independently.

Each also showcases its own unique features and principles.

This comparison allowed Li Zhongren to see things more directly and made it easier for him to summarize.

Simply put, the ancient method relies on comprehension, while the modern method relies on willpower.

Of course, there is another constraint in the ancient method, which is the spiritual root.

But blonde hair also has its own constraints, namely, the inability to leave the Star Torch Psionic Stations scattered throughout the blue planet.

So-called intuition is actually a kind of algorithm, but unlike brute-force calculation, it obtains a suitable result from a higher dimension through a very special method, similar to quantum computing? Or string theory computers, finding the result that belongs to them from countless parallel results, this is intuition.

As for willpower, it's simple. As mentioned before, why was Zhang Daoling, who was twelve years old, the number one expert in the Central Plains?

It's because she can use powerful computing capabilities to unleash the power of violence.

So, where does this computing power come from?

The answer comes from the external computing chip in her mind.

It sounds simple: just install a chip and it'll take off.

However, using this chip comes with indescribable pain; it's an unavoidable cost, just like heating water—the water will inevitably heat up.

Enduring this pain and maintaining a clear mind are the hallmarks of whether one can wield power.

Zhang Daoling, on the other hand, is an unprecedented being on Blue Star since the revival of spiritual energy, capable of enduring the pain of eleventh-level computing power.

Thinking about it this way, if we convert Zhang Daoling to the ancient methods, then he is at least a Heavenly Spiritual Root, and even that is the limit among Heavenly Spiritual Roots.

Furthermore, in the final analysis, the ancient method is nothing more than a quantum computer, while the modern method is simply a computer that uses brute force and exhaustive search.

Although the two are based on different principles, they are essentially the same.

Moreover, with the development of technology in the future, modern methods will also be able to use quantum computers. In this way, modern methods will gain insight and, in terms of potential, will not be much worse than ancient methods. The only difference is that modern methods, which cultivate both body and mind, cannot maintain their own lifespan.

Therefore, as the wheels turn forward, people should look ahead.

He pondered for a long time.

Li Zhongren made another decision.

He decided to prioritize the current legal system.

Extract the advantages of ancient methods and integrate them into modern methods.

This is humanity's only chance to survive in the vast universe. Otherwise, even if he were to ascend to immortality, he alone would likely be powerless against the entire cosmos.
"What, you want to learn the modern methods?"

The night is fading.

Within the palace.

Li Zhongren was enjoying a royal banquet.

It wasn't exactly extravagant, but every dish was prepared to the best of its ability. Li Zhongren thoroughly enjoyed it. He wasn't the kind of person who had severed all emotions and desires. He believed that people should have humanity, and that people shouldn't become slaves to the pursuit of power. Naturally, eating and drinking well was very important.

Of course, in order to maintain his prestige as an ancient cultivator from three thousand years ago, Li Zhongren also maintained his demeanor while eating, giving people the feeling that he had been starving for three thousand years but was still so dignified and otherworldly.

"Yes."

Li Zhongren wiped his mouth and recounted his previous speculation.

"If we want to save Earth, we must follow the modern path. Aliens could come at any time, and we don't have time to learn ancient methods and slowly comprehend them."

"This"

Zhang Daoling blinked and nodded.

She had to admit that there was nothing wrong with Li Zhongren's idea.

"What are you going to do?"

Zhang Daoling asked.

"Naturally, I will use myself as the test subject. Only when I master the power of modern methods can I integrate ancient and modern methods. Otherwise, it will just be empty talk."

"But."

No one in the world understands modern law better than Zhang Daoling.

"Modern methods require the installation of prosthetic bodies. Won't these conflict with your ancient methods?"

"No, in the ancient Nascent Soul stage, a person can already separate from the physical body to a certain extent. Simply modifying the physical body will not affect the Nascent Soul."

"That's true. Ancient books record that Nascent Soul cultivators can possess another body and be reborn. Is that why?"

"almost."

Li Zhongren nodded.

"Wouldn't that mean one could live forever?"

"No, the Nascent Soul stage itself also has a lifespan limit. Or rather, the more than a thousand years of lifespan of the Nascent Soul stage is actually more reflected in the Nascent Soul itself. Moreover, the Nascent Soul is more fragile than imagined. If the spiritual energy of the environment is in a low ebb and the Nascent Soul stage cultivator does not have enough spiritual energy, the Nascent Soul will gradually dissipate once it leaves the state of abundant spiritual energy."

"So, Mr. Li's coffin was to preserve his lifespan?"

"Pretty much, but I had to recuperate like this because I was injured. Fortunately, I've waited through a cycle."

"In that case, starting tomorrow, the Royal Academy of Sciences will devote all its efforts to reforming you, sir."

After a moment's thought, Zhang Daoling made a decision with a flourish of her pen. She knew clearly that if a way could be found to integrate ancient and modern methods, it would be good for everyone. As for other issues, they were not problems at all.

Faced with the alien threat, this Mr. Li has no choice but to cooperate with Earth. In other words, until the alien threat disappears, she doesn't need to worry about him discarding her after using her. "Okay, so take this."

As he spoke, Li Zhongren took out a necklace, at the end of which was a jade pendant.

"This is."

"United We Stand"

Li Zhongren explained.

"This item can synchronize my insights with you. With it, you can also try to cultivate my ancient methods."

"it is good."

A hint of surprise and a hint of joy flashed in Zhang Daoling's eyes.

She liked the man in front of her, not in a conventional sense, but because he was like her—a man of great ambition and without pettiness.

"But sir, can I cultivate? I don't even know if I have spiritual roots. In fact, even now, no one really knows what these so-called spiritual roots are."

"Let me see, hold out your hand."

"it is good."

Zhang Daoling stretched out her small, seemingly delicate hand, which was strong enough to break gold and shatter stones.

Li Zhongren then placed his finger on the other person's palm.

In an instant, a faint stream of spiritual energy flowed from Li Zhongren's hand into Zhang Daoling's hand.

Zhang Daoling felt her palms become warm, and then, like a cigarette butt falling into dry grass, the warmth kept expanding, expanding, and expanding until her entire palm was burning hot.

She could even feel that the intense heat was expanding under high temperature and pressure, and it could explode at any moment.

Of course, with her power, she could suppress the explosion with just a thought, since the condition of her entire hand was under her complete surveillance thanks to her built-in computing chip.

Out of curiosity, she immediately gave the order, and a three-dimensional model was created in her mind.

It was a model of a hand.

Inside the palm, there is a constant collision of spiritual energy.

Then, visible to the naked eye, these spiritual energies seemed to undergo a special change after reaching their limit. They were constructing some kind of primitive array, but unfortunately, the calculations could not continue after reaching this point.

It wasn't because of insufficient computing power, but because Zhang Daoling could sense the fragility of the formation, which was even somewhat similar to a quantum state. Once you actually observed it, the result of the observation itself would cause the formation to collapse.
"Om~~"

Just as Zhang Daoling was wondering, she seemed to hear a series of sounds.

The formation seemed to be a living thing, stretching out countless threads that climbed up her arms and spread throughout her entire body in the blink of an eye.

This "in an instant" is the literal meaning.

It was so fast that her computing chip couldn't react or intercept it.

Finally, all the light converged on her lower abdomen.

She knew that was her dantian.

"This"

"Congratulations, Your Majesty."

Li Zhongren smiled and raised his hand.

"Your Majesty possesses spiritual roots, and of a very high grade."

"Tell me more specifically."

Zhang Daoling sensed the golden threads within her body. Once they appeared, they seemed to stay put, never disappearing. Only then did she realize that these threads were similar to the artificial circuits within her body, but far more complex.
"This thing looks like mycelium."

"Your Majesty is right, so let me start from the beginning."

After a moment's hesitation, Li Zhongren spoke.

"The so-called spiritual root, the core of which is this root, literally means to take root. When spiritual energy in your body is raised to a certain level, if you have a spiritual root, then the spiritual energy will find a way out. It will build a spiritual energy circuit in your body. The completeness and complexity of the circuit determines a person's talent."

“It turned out to be like this”

Zhang Daoling suddenly realized, but soon became curious again.

"But what exactly is it? And why would such a root exist in the human body?"

"Well, I don't know."

Li Zhongren shook his head.

“Ancient cultivators often know what to do but not why, relying on empiricism. However, if Your Majesty is interested, you could have the Academy of Sciences study it.”

"I will think about it."

Zhang Daoling nodded.

"By the way, sir, I have some information here about traitors. I wonder if you would be interested in eliminating them?"

"it is good."

After thinking for a moment, Li Zhongren nodded.

He knew that eliminating traitors was a minor matter; supporting himself was the major one.

However, Li Zhongren didn't mind. After all, although the Central Plains dynasty was dominant, it couldn't completely unify the world. This was because national consciousness had already awakened, and forced integration would have endless consequences.

Therefore, nowadays, the Central Plains dynasties still follow a subtle and gradual approach, subtly influencing and ultimately destroying you through daily life.

However, the ruling classes of other countries certainly wouldn't give up. For one thing, they also possessed spaceships. But if another Zhang Daoling were to emerge from the Central Plains Empire, then…
Those people were furious.

They might even resort to desperate measures.

This gave Zhang Daoling a legitimate excuse.

The above are all Li Zhongren's inferences, but their accuracy is not far off.

Once you reach the Nascent Soul stage, imitating someone else's way of thinking is not a difficult thing.

"I will accept the reformed version in a few days."

"Hehe, thank you very much, sir. By the way, sir, how about I ask you to be my godfather?"

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"Your reforms do not need to be entirely based on current methods."

"The Royal Scientific Laboratory," the scientists said.

“Like artificial circuits, the meridian circuits in your body can be used.”

"So, normally, Mr. Li only needs two things installed in his body: an energy transfer device that allows him to access the spiritual energy within the 36,000 star torches on the Earth's surface, and an auxiliary computing system that can help him plan and use this spiritual energy."

"As for those prosthetic bodies, they are completely unnecessary. The spiritual consciousness of ancient cultivators can construct so-called cultivation symbols. These symbols can completely replace the functions of prosthetic bodies, such as repair prosthetic bodies, ensuring that the body will not be destroyed by violent energy."

"Do not."

Li Zhongren shook his head.

"Install them all for me."

"what?"

"Since it's an experiment, it has to be rigorous. If I don't install all the components, how can I perceive the difference between the past and the present? As for Star Torch Energy and such, Nascent Soul cultivators can directly extract void energy to perceive the world. Pure energy is not of much use to me."

"Alright, then thank you for your hard work, Mr. Li..."

Li Zhongren lay on the operating table.

It was called an operating table, but it was actually a huge cocoon-like chamber.

It was filled with a pale blue liquid, and the entire surgery had to be performed in this liquid.

After all, complex things like constructing artificial circuits cannot be disturbed by the slightest external environment.

"May we begin, Mr. Li?"

Li Zhongren remained silent while submerged in the liquid, but instead made an OK sign.

(End of this chapter)