Wasteland Development Diary.

Chapter 679 Immortality
"Immortality may be useless, but it is still an option."

The panda, Yong, said in its uniquely leisurely tone: "There is no only way to survive in the world, it is to fight and seize. You can also live in harmony with nature."

"Perhaps this is the answer to getting rid of the endless confrontation. In this universe, there are always people better than you, mountains beyond mountains, and strong people are as numerous as stars. Competition will eventually lead to exhaustion."

"Uselessness can sometimes be a useful thing."

Zhou Yi was very interested in the technology it described, and even the philosophy of survival it offered.

“A very good angle. I would trade the Dead Sea Park for your immortality.”

A hint of joy appeared on Yuri's face: "Thank you. Please build three parks in the Panda Autonomous Region, one at each level from low to high, that will be enough."

It seems that it has found its own way, but it is still very concerned about the fate of the Pandaren.

Zhou Yi nodded in agreement.

Yuri picked up the white porcelain cup with his large hands and took a sip of steaming tea: "Immortality is achieved in three steps."

"The first step is to cultivate longevity. To extend one's lifespan, one needs to use the technological theories of electromechanical life, which means increasing one's lifespan. For Pandaren, reaching Rank A is the goal. At this stage, the average natural lifespan of a Pandaren is around 1000 years."

"The second step is to merge into the circular flow. At this point, you need to find a one-dimensional spatial hole to project into. There are the most such spatial holes. The one-dimensional spatial world has only one passage and nothing else. You need to gradually merge into it, empty yourself, and form a connection with it."

It spoke earnestly: "Unlike other spaces, one-dimensional space is the simplest and most inclusive. There is nothing inside, and anyone who can enter can connect with it—although this is useless to most people and is just a waste of time."

"If you stay there long enough, your consciousness will gradually synchronize in one-dimensional space, and then enter a pure and highly condensed linear state. With continuous practice, you can master this."

"Then we can use one-dimensional ideology to connect with the circular flow. As mentioned before, this form has the highest inclusiveness because it is the most basic, perhaps the most fundamental structure of the universe."

"Therefore, it can connect to the circular flow and move instantaneously with it. It doesn't even need its own energy, as the energy in the circular flow is enough to support the extension of one-dimensional consciousness."

"Once you have mastered these exercises, you can move on to the final step."

"To roam the universe."

Yuri gently put down his teacup: "After obtaining the frequency of one-dimensional consciousness, you only need to follow the flow of the circular current to instantly travel between various celestial bodies through numerous one-dimensional spatial holes."

"Because it is a form of consciousness projection, it is very safe, so it is an immortal being."

"But this also has limitations, namely that one-dimensional structures have neither attack nor defense; they are simply pure cosmic ray forms."

"The entire universe is filled with one-dimensional spatial holes, which are natural coordinates where we can live forever. However, there must be corresponding energy movement, so the spaces we can go to are all filled with circular currents."

Zhou Yi was somewhat surprised to hear this.

The core idea is to utilize one-dimensional spatial holes.

Suddenly, Xiao Fu's voice echoed in his mind: "Da Zhou, ask it for me. How does one-dimensional consciousness maintain long-term stability? Can it switch freely? And how does it determine the direction of progress?"

Zhou Yi reiterated these questions.

Yuri answered each of these questions one by one.

It first says: "One-dimensional consciousness is the result of synchronization with one-dimensional space. It needs to be synchronized regularly, preferably every day, using the one-dimensional space hole to adjust the frequency of consciousness."

"It's like a knife; it needs to be sharpened with a whetstone regularly to stay sharp. That's how you maintain stability over the long term."

“Switching freely requires a long period of practice to master. However, the frequency of consciousness itself has a cycle and will eventually return to the frequency of its own carrier. Therefore, after a lot of practice, you will know the limit of the time you can maintain it. Through advanced training, you can also further increase your one-dimensional state cycle.”

"The last one, the direction of progress is indeed a difficult problem."

The panda nodded: "So after many years of exploration, we have outlined several routes in the solar system, and we can now enter the Milky Way from the spatial nodes of the solar system. If there are more immortal beings, this star map will become clearer and clearer, and everyone can travel through the space holes."

The one who traced the current said "Impressive."

“Great Zhou, indeed there are many capable people in the world. To think that you could come up with this way to travel through the universe. Our original method was already quite minimalist. As long as the consciousness enters, we can use the local material life as a carrier, use the local circulation to create customized tools, and then conduct further exploration.”

"I didn't expect its method to go a step further, directly omitting all the steps and unnecessary parts, using a one-dimensional space hole as a slingshot for projection and exploration, leaving only exploration and travel. But it also lowers the threshold even further, which is very ingenious."

"If we combine it with the survey of the sun's eye, we can find all kinds of space holes there, which is equivalent to having a complete navigation system."

It coincided with Zhou Yi's idea.

but.

Zhou Yi also found something strange: "Why must one live to be 1000 years to achieve immortality?"

“Prolonged activity in one-dimensional space, with extremely rapid acceleration of consciousness, will consume lifespan.”

Yuri frankly stated: "The ultimate form of the traveler will be immortality, becoming almost a one-dimensional consciousness, and existing in the circular flow environment. However, the life forms on Earth before that can only sustain this for a limited time, so this stage can only be considered as immortality. The longer the lifespan, the longer the time that can sustain skilled drifting, and the higher the level of mastery."

"Otherwise, lifespan is too short, and there is not enough time to master it at this stage. Afterwards, one may get lost in one-dimensional space and not be able to find the way out."

"Increasing the density of the death ray and ensuring energy stability are beneficial for stabilizing consciousness projection; unstable regions are fatal to this process. Therefore, I hope that each of those three regions can be covered by a one-dimensional spatial hole; I have the coordinates."

"If there is targeted breeding in the Dead Sea Park, more panda people can be able to cultivate immortality."

It turns out that consciousness is reduced to a lower dimension by consuming one's physical lifespan.

The Dead Sea Park plays a supporting and stabilizing role.

Zhou Yi looked at the Pandaman's proxy: "But I'm very curious, why are you so sure that after the longevity stage, which is the stage of reaching the end of lifespan, one can enter the immortality stage? Has someone already verified this?"

"some."

Yuri nodded firmly: "Immortality is not my invention; it was created by someone else. I simply optimized and improved upon what my predecessors had done."

"This training was created by the Black Emperor."

Zhou Yi suddenly realized.

No wonder it kept saying "we" before.

While running his empire, the Black Emperor was also practicing immortality?

However, upon closer reflection, it seems quite normal that all emperors who achieved great feats eventually sought immortality.

Especially since the wasteland Earth is shrouded in the shadow of the Celestials, a pure contest of muscle and strength simply cannot reach their level. A different approach must be found.

Zhou Yi said, "I've heard that the Black Emperor is an extremely diligent ruler who personally handles almost all imperial affairs and rarely takes a break. How could he possibly have time to cultivate immortality?"

"of course."

Yuri said, "Since its defeat in the second war against the Celestials, the Black Emperor has never rested for a single day. The Heavenly Kingdom is the secular path, providing a stable foundation for the survival of more ordinary lives. Immortality, however, is the direction it pursues itself."

"This path was validated and then handed over to me, and I continue to improve it."

Yuri is actually connected to the Black Emperor.

Zhou Yi couldn't help but think: "Wasn't the Black Emperor assassinated by three deputies?"

That's true.

Yuri nodded: "The assassination was a concentrated outburst of conflict between the Black Emperor and his proxy, and I will not comment on that part."

"This led to the end of the Black Emperor's immortality."

"But its immortal life began from there."

"After I became the proxy, the Black Emperor contacted me through his one-dimensional consciousness and told me the method of immortality, hoping that I would continue to refine it so that the Pandaren race could continue." "Because once you become immortal, you can't do anything. The Black Emperor himself cannot solve this problem. It is still traveling in the universe and occasionally comes back to visit and say hello to me."

Zhou Yi was shocked to hear this.

The Black Emperor continued his exploration of survival in this very way.

This founder of the Kingdom of Heaven indeed possessed great vision and grand plans, and was willing to risk his life.

Looking back now, being assassinated might have been within its prediction.

It's simply a matter of having a plan to survive.

If death is imminent, then enter the immortality phase and explore the path using a one-dimensional ideology.

Black Emperor, Old King, Lord of War.

Each of the three heroes of World War II was a standout of their time and a prodigy.

Zhou Yi sorted out his thoughts: "In other words, the Black Emperor has already entered the realm of immortality, traveling and living everywhere through a one-dimensional space hole. It is reliable proof of immortality."

"Yes."

Yuri said slowly, like an old monk in meditation, "This is immortality."

"If you seek power that transcends the world, it's useless; you can only be a spectator and a traveler in the universe."

"If you want to seek meaning and freedom in life, this is a direction worth considering."

Zhou Yi nodded in agreement: "I believe there are many people in the world who yearn for a simple and pure life, and they would be very interested in this."

"At this point, this is the only method I can think of that works for the Pandaren race. But for external beings, conceptual life forms or consciousness entities are suitable because their consciousness is easier to reshape and adjust. However, ordinary life forms would need to reach the A-level.

Yuri emphasized, "Please allow me to reiterate that this method is currently only applicable to Pandaren. Other flesh-and-blood beings need to increase their lifespan limit, otherwise their bodies will age and weaken rapidly."

"learn."

Zhou Yi immediately proposed, "I do have a group that meets your requirements. They are pure consciousness entities with an A-level strength. Would you be willing to take them for a trip through the universe?"

"If the requirements are met, there is no problem. Consciousness itself is safer than us."

Yuri said, "You mean the nightmares? As far as I know, they're very timid. Within the Great Holy Spirit's domain, they live comfortably and are unwilling to leave, nor are they interested in other places..."

"It's not them."

Zhou Yi said calmly, "They are old humans that the company rescued from the Forbidden Continent."

The old humans had the courage that the nightmares lacked, and a great deal of it.

"The old human consciousness... are they still alive?"

This time, not only Yuri was surprised.

The two agents who were listening in also looked horrified.

"During the impact of the circular flow, some of the old humans were imprisoned on the forbidden continent by the Seeders. Over the years, they have been living in a special consciousness space, and the accumulation of consciousness fragments has reached a very high level. According to the Nightmare Test, each of them has an A-level consciousness capacity and strength."

Zhou Yi glossed over it with a simple sentence.

Does this situation meet the requirements?

"Theoretically, it should be fine... but I need to test it to confirm."

Yuri pondered for a moment.

"it is good."

Zhou Yi immediately thought to the Cat God, "Go to the moon and see which of the old humans there is willing to try ascending to space. Explain the cause and effect to them."

"Yes, Chairman."

After half an hour.

The Cat God's voice came from my mind: "Chairman, the old humans have all signed up enthusiastically, and the vast majority want to try. However, based on stability and reliability, the project team has finally decided to select Xu Yuhang, Kobayashi Hina, and Paul Harker."

The first two are old acquaintances.

They were the earliest humans to appear in the Man in a Bottle project, and later participated in the fall of City 404 and the capture of Jules Verne. They were also among the earliest settlers in the New World. Absolutely one of our own.

Zhou Yi asked, "What's so special about that Paul?"

“Chairman, Paul isn’t a senior figure, but he has a special talent: he can fold and project his own consciousness for storage, essentially turning himself into a consciousness camera that can record and freeze everything happening around him. Although the recording time is only 1-3 seconds, more like a moving image, only he can do this, which is of great significance for collecting a lot of information from the consciousness side.”

Turns out he was a born photographer.

Zhou Yi nodded: "Let them come over."

There are many one-dimensional spatial holes; there are several right next to Shagang.

After filtering through the options, Yuri selected one located not far from the lunar landing zone. This area, once covered in Dead Sea debris, was now a wasteland awaiting development.

It used light nuclei to measure and observe the space hole to a certain extent, and then used many light seeds to charge and stabilize the edge of the space to prevent it from generating unstable fluctuations.

Seeing this, Zhou Yi simply had the artificial sun group adjust the angle from a distance to temporarily cover the area, forming a miniature Dead Sea park.

"This has been a great help."

Yuri looked relieved: "Please increase the energy intensity here to the maximum of 81 times. The higher the energy density, the stronger the energy track that the one-dimensional consciousness can find, and jump quickly through a stronger circular beam."

Zhou Yi said, "We can currently provide up to 160 times the normal amount, which is equivalent to a small dust storm. Can you withstand that?"

The panda man paused for a moment, then exclaimed happily, "That's great! It can hold up, it can withstand it! Use this one, use this one. As long as stability is guaranteed, the higher the strength, the better."

After some adjustments.

The death ray density in this area has increased by 160 times.

The Celestial Gemstone device and bio-television were also moved here, reflecting the consciousness of the old humans.

"Then I'll start."

After Yuri finished speaking, he immediately projected beams of light from his body, which carried the three old human consciousnesses into the spatial cave.

Zhou Yi waited quietly to the side, taking out the enhanced controller in his spare time to look at the news on it.

17 minutes and 13 seconds later.

Three old human consciousnesses suddenly ejected from the spatial rift and returned to the biological television.

Yuri, however, maintained the projection of light.

Zhou Yi asked the three people on TV, "Why hasn't it come back?"

The three looked at each other in bewilderment, and then Xu Yuhang said, "Chairman, Mr. Yongli was very excited and led us around jumping and leaping all the way... In the end, he ran too far and into the sun, and it seems he can't get out. He told us to come back for help."

Zhou Yi: "..."

(End of this chapter)