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Chapter 252 The Ascension Scam
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On the way back to Panyu.

Wu Wen had been pondering the question raised by his grandmaster, Master Zhiyuan.

Is the physical body merely a constraint?

The Grandmaster's words about "the limitations of the physical body" are indeed true.

But Wu Wen did not agree deep down.

Is the physical body truly just a constraint?

If that's the case, then what is the meaning of the physical body's existence?
A philosopher once said, "Existence is its own justification."

Wu Wen absolutely refused to believe that the physical body existed merely to be discarded.

Looking back on my own insights into the integration of "essence, energy, and spirit" in spiritual practice.

Essence is matter, Qi is energy, and Shen is information; the three are fundamentally one.

The physical body is matter, and it is a carrier of energy and information.

Wu Wen has never stopped trying to understand the relationship between these three elements.

Matter and energy can be interconverted, a fact already revealed by the mass-energy equivalence equation.

Recently, Wu Wen gained insight into the relationship between matter and information through his understanding of bloodlines.

Matter forms systems based on its arrangement and structure, just as silicon-based materials can be used to build computers, and intelligent systems are the embodiment of information.

This shows that matter and information can be converted into each other.

At this point, Wu Wen has completed two-thirds of the puzzle of "spirit, energy, and vitality" as a whole.

The final piece of the puzzle is the relationship between energy and information.

He recalled his scattered knowledge about energy, the most crucial of which was the concept of "entropy".

The law of entropy increase states that in a closed system, energy will spontaneously tend towards disorder.

Living organisms maintain their own order by consuming energy; if they cannot reverse the increase in entropy, they will eventually perish.

However, in this process of increasing entropy, there is a countercurrent: negative entropy.

Negative entropy is the transformation of a system from disorder to order.

Disordered material structures, when arranged in an orderly manner, can be used to build computers and give rise to intelligent systems.

Disordered energy, after being ordered, can also form information systems, manifested as an increase in the amount of information, such as DNA coding and the formation of neural networks.

Negative entropy flow can offset the increase in system entropy, meaning that information flow can sustain the existence of living organisms.

This, perhaps, is the relationship between energy and information.

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The words of Master Zhiyuan are not entirely wrong.

The physical body is indeed limited by spatial distance and speed.

Breaking this limitation, uploading one's consciousness, and ascending to immortality seems to be the only way.

But in Wu Wen's view, this is by no means the optimal solution.

Corpse-Dissolving Immortal: The body is imprisoned, confined to a corner.

Earth Immortals: confined to one region by geographical boundaries.

Celestial Beings: Even with territories spanning galaxies, they are still bound by boundaries.

Therefore, uploading consciousness is by no means the ultimate solution.

"The physical body must never be abandoned!"

Wu Wen realized that the true path to heaven was the unity of "essence, energy, and spirit" that he had cultivated.

The mutual transformation of matter, energy, and information corresponds to the metamorphosis of life forms.

The physical body can be transformed into an energy body or an information body.

Once freed from the constraints of material form, the limitations of space and speed will naturally disappear.

"Become an immortal!"

"Become an immortal!"

Wu Wen muttered it twice, and suddenly he felt...

Is true ascension to immortality really just the transmission of consciousness?
The more Wu Wen thought about it, the more he felt:
Only by achieving the free transformation of life forms and freely moving between the three states of matter, energy, and information can one truly ascend to immortality.

Only in this way can one soar freely through the heavens and earth, unrestrained, and reach the realm of celestial beings.

In Wu Wen's view, relying solely on consciousness uploads is more like a scam.

The thought of the severance of the path of martial arts.

Thinking of this, something suddenly popped into Wu Wen's mind:
"Investiture of the Gods!" ...

There were no delays along the way.

Plus, it's incredibly fast.

Wu Wen soon returned to Panyu City.

He went straight into the palace and found Lü Cai, who was handling state affairs.

"My lord?"

Lu Cai was quite surprised to see Wu Wen suddenly appear: "Why are you back so soon?"

"What? You think I came back too early?" Wu Wen joked.

Lu Cai quickly rose to greet him, smiling and apologizing, "Your Excellency is too kind. I am overjoyed at your return!"

As he spoke, Lü Cai picked up several memorials from the table and handed them to Wu Wen:

"My lord, these are some thorny issues I've encountered recently, and I'm still unsure how to handle them. Now that you're back, I hope you can make the decisions."

Wu Wen took the memorial but did not read it. Instead, he put it back on the table and said, "These matters are not urgent. I have something more important to discuss with you."

Seeing Wu Wen's solemn expression, Lü Cai immediately realized that this matter was of great importance, and secretly speculated that this might be the reason why Wu Wen had suddenly returned ahead of schedule.

"Have you ever heard of the Kingdom of Dharani?" Wu Wen asked.

“Yes!” Lü Cai nodded in response. “When I was in Chang’an, I read about the country of Duoluoboti in the ancient books in Chongwen Hall.”

"This country was originally inhabited by the descendants of the ancient Ailao people, who originated from the middle and upper reaches of the Lancang and Nujiang Rivers."

"During the Han Dynasty, Emperor Wu intended to pacify them, but they refused to comply and even wanted to attack Nanzhao, claiming that they wanted to return to their ancestral lands."

"Emperor Wu originally intended to send troops to annihilate it, but due to the treacherous geographical environment, he only conquered part of the territory. Later, he established the three prefectures of Jiaozhou to contain the Duoluoboti Kingdom."

Nanzhao is located in Yunnan, where the Lancang River flows through.

As the well-read Lü Cai recounted the origins and history of the Kingdom of Duoluoboti, Wu Wen couldn't help but sigh, "They are actually descendants of the ancient Ailao Mountain, so they can be considered Chinese people!"

Lu Cai shook his head: "Although the historical records say so, the Kingdom of Duolaoboti no longer recognizes its identity as a branch of China."

"Today, their language and script both originate from the Saha language of India."

Upon hearing this, Wu Wen's expression darkened.

"My lord, what brings you to the Kingdom of Dolaboti?" Lü Cai asked.

Wu Wen then told Lü Cai everything that had happened during his trip away from the city.

Upon hearing this, Lü Cai frowned and said, "My lord, I believe this matter should first be reported to Chang'an and decided by His Majesty."

“It’s too far for us to reach, so what’s the use of reporting to the emperor? The Lingnan court is already powerless to govern, so how could the court easily send troops to attack the Kingdom of Duoluobodi? In the end, this matter still has to be handled by me, the Grand Commander of Lingnan.” Wu Wen said decisively.

"Then... what is your intention, my lord?" Lü Cai asked cautiously.

"What do you intend to do?" Wu Wen narrowed his eyes, a cold glint flashing within them, and chuckled.

"If a child is disobedient, as an adult, you should naturally discipline them properly!"

"My lord, are you not planning to attack the Kingdom of Dharani?" Lü Cai asked to confirm.

"What? Is it not allowed?" Wu Wen asked back.

"This..." Lü Cai looked troubled. "My lord, this matter is probably difficult to handle!"

"Firstly, we have just arrived in Lingnan, and things are not yet stable. The territory is vast and has not yet been truly unified. With the strength of the Grand General's Office, it may be difficult to gather enough troops to launch a distant expedition to the Kingdom of Duolaoboti."

"Secondly, the country of Dorabati is located in a remote and mountainous region, with towering mountains and steep ridges in between, making it difficult for the army to advance."

"Furthermore, judging from what you said, the Kingdom of Duoluoboti has only sent a small troop to invade. There is really no need for us to make a big fuss."

"Therefore, I believe that we only need to send capable people to strengthen our defenses and stop the invasion of the Kingdom of Dharani."

My subordinate thinks it would be appropriate to send Aman to lead the Garrison Command there.

Upon hearing this, Wu Wen shook his head slightly.

Lü Cai simply did not understand his intentions.

The reason he wanted to fight this battle was...

This was not only to retaliate against the Kingdom of Dharani and deter them from attacking again;

They also intended to take advantage of this opportunity to completely unify Lingnan.

He summoned those who obeyed him to his command and eliminated all those who disobeyed.

Most importantly, there is something Wu Wen needs in the country of Dorabati!

These factors combined are the reasons why Wu Wenfei wanted to start a war.

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(End of this chapter)