Swallowing the Stars: 100x Return for Teaching Apprentices

Chapter 250 Illusion and Reality

The virtual universe is a heaven-defying secret technique created by the original ancestor of the human race in order to seize control of the primordial universe!

With the help of this secret method, the will of the primordial ancestor can be instantly spread throughout the entire primordial universe.

The virtual universe and the primordial universe seem to be two sides of the same coin. Everything in the primordial universe, whether it be the Ten Fundamental Laws, the Eight Great Beast God Laws, or even the origin of the universe, can be found to exist in the virtual universe.

It is an incredibly magical and heaven-defying powerful secret technique, somewhat similar to the "One Thought Creates a Universe" of an Eternal True God. It instantly creates a universe that is completely under one's control, and even the rules governing its operation are entirely under one's control!
Before actually coming into contact with this secret technique, Qi Yuan found its existence somewhat difficult to understand.

After all, according to the original description, the original ancestor's true strength was only at the top of the tenth rank, which is equivalent to the limit level of a true god.

However, this level is not even the "one thought of emptiness" of the Void True God, let alone the "one thought of the universe" that only the Eternal True God can achieve!

Its coverage is incredibly vast, capable of encompassing the entire primordial universe!
It is incredibly powerful, almost identical to the original universe, and nearly replicates everything about the original universe's operation!
Such a heaven-defying secret technique doesn't seem like a power that only a Primordial Ancestor at the True God realm could control!
Even if the primordial ancestor's will was beyond his own realm, the enhancement of that will had its limits, and there was no ability that would allow the primordial ancestor to achieve such an exaggerated level.

However, as more and more information about the 'virtual universe' secret technique surfaced from the depths of his consciousness, Qi Yuan's understanding of this secret technique deepened, and gradually, he began to comprehend the operating principle of this secret technique.

It should be noted that even for a powerhouse at the level of an Eternal True God, their miniature universe can only reach a diameter of 100 billion light-years at most.

Given the original ancestor's power, even if he created a virtual universe, it would be impossible for him to directly create a world as vast as the original universe. This was almost an impossible task!
However, the original ancestor actually managed to do just that!
How did he manage to do that?
At this moment, as the information deep within his consciousness was gradually digested, Qi Yuan gradually found the answer in his heart!

As mentioned in the original work, the virtual universe is almost two sides of the same coin as the original universe. Almost everything in the original universe can be found in the virtual universe.

The most ingenious aspect of this secret method lies in its 'reflection' of the primordial universe!
If you understand the general principle, it is somewhat similar to the 'transformation' talent of Qi Yuan Shangqing's clone.

The talent of transformation, in addition to simulating tangible objects, can also analyze the arcane spells cast by a target to a certain depth, and can even completely copy and cast the opponent's arcane spells.

However, the ability to perform this technique is not something one creates oneself, but rather a simulation and reflection of the secret technique used on the target!

The same applies to the virtual universe.

He did not create a universe from nothing, but rather it was a reflection and simulation of the original universe based on his own understanding of it. That is why he said that the two are two sides of the same coin.

This simulation is not a material simulation, but only remains at the level of illusory will.

Of course, limited by the original ancestor's level of understanding, the secret method of virtual universe was not completely perfect, and the so-called 'complete simulation' of the original universe was naturally impossible to achieve.

For example, if a powerful being who controls the laws of chaos logs into the virtual universe and wants to use techniques related to the laws of chaos in the original universe, can he do so?

The answer is obviously no!

After all, even the original creator of the secret technique of creating the virtual universe did not have the concept of 'chaos law' himself, so how could he allow other cultivators to use it in the virtual universe?

Therefore, due to the limitations of the original creator of this secret technique, the Virtual Universe technique has its limits.

The 'virtual universe' is like a newly formed, simplified universe with an incomplete 'Heavenly Dao'. The ten basic laws and the eight beast god fusion laws are common operating rules that can be easily simulated. However, the deeper 'Great Dao' is beyond the upper limit of the virtual universe.

However, even so, the power of the 'virtual universe' technique cannot be denied!
Throughout the entire universe, through countless cycles of reincarnation, no other powerful being has ever been known to create a similar secret technique. To date, there is only this one: 'Virtual Universe'!

After all, even just a 'reflection' of the real, original universe is not something anyone can do!

First, one must have a sufficiently deep understanding of the fundamental laws of the original universe; this is a necessary foundation! It doesn't have to be a complete mastery, but one must have a sufficient understanding, otherwise one will naturally be unable to 'reflect' them.

Secondly, one must possess a sufficiently strong will to sustain the operation of the 'virtual universe'. Without a sufficiently strong will, an incredibly vast world would instantly collapse and cease functioning under even the slightest pressure or impact.

In addition, a sufficiently powerful ability to 'deduce and evolve' is required. The real universe is constantly fluctuating and changing. No matter how well it is simulated, it is impossible to achieve a permanent correspondence. This requires a sufficiently powerful ability to 'deduce and evolve' to drive evolution and make corrections.

These are just the three main aspects; there are other necessary conditions, involving many other facets. In fact, to be precise, this already involves the application of a kind of 'Great Dao Rule' that transcends the fundamental laws!

Just thinking about how difficult it is to get started on a certain 'great path' is enough to understand how difficult it is to reach this point!
Fortunately, Qi Yuan no longer needs to comprehend or create such secret techniques himself.

He has the experience and thought process of the original ancestor when he created this secret method as a guide, which is equivalent to having a complete 'textbook'. He doesn't need to 'cross the river by feeling for stones', but only needs to follow the 'textbook' step by step to learn and memorize!

This is tantamount to reducing the difficulty for him to master this secret technique by a thousand times or even ten thousand times!
"With the will expanding infinitely, sensing the rules, reflecting the rules, and directly forming a 'universe' completely under one's control. If this can be achieved, this is merely a secret technique used to suppress my consciousness, and it should be easily broken!"

"However, when the original ancestor created this secret technique, he was already at the top level of the tenth rank, and his will may have even reached the level of an eternal true god. With my current situation, I can only barely meet the requirements for entering the basics. Not to mention the power I can unleash, it's hard to say how long it will take to complete the basic cultivation."

"However, having the ancestor's cultivation experience as a guide is still better than blindly struggling against the golden chains that seal me!"

Qi Yuan's consciousness continuously digested the information about the introductory cultivation of the 'virtual universe' secret method passed down to him by the original ancestor, including how to build it, how to follow the fluctuations in the dark to 'reflect' the rules of the universe, and how to maintain its operation. His entire perspective and mindset became incredibly broad.

Wonderful, incredibly mysterious!
The secret method created by the primordial ancestor involves such profound rules that it has even subtly surpassed the level that a true god should possess. Its mystery is estimated to be no less than that of some common ancient civilization inheritances!
Qi Yuan eagerly absorbed the profound knowledge that kept emerging from the depths of his consciousness, and a feeling of immense satisfaction and joy gradually arose in his heart.

Receive, browse, digest, and understand
Qi Yuan became completely absorbed in learning and mastering that endless and profound knowledge.

This process
Difficult! Incredibly difficult!
After all, this is no longer about studying a single law, or even just a fusion law of a certain beast god, but a comprehensive application that brings together all the original laws and beast god laws.

Although it is far from reaching the level of the fusion of the ten fundamental laws into chaos, the difficulty of it is still unimaginable!

"Based on the understanding of the laws, and with one's own will as the link and carrier, we can leverage and reflect the manifestation and application of the power of the external 'macrocosm'."

"The most difficult step in this secret technique is the entry-level virtual universe with its infinite power. Just by getting started, the power reaches the sixth level, which is the level of the strongest being in the universe!"

"The 'virtual universe' is equivalent to the 'path' that the original ancestor has already walked. If I want to get started and reach the sixth level, I need to have new insights based on the operating principle of this secret method, find another way, and walk my own 'path' in order to complete the leap to this level!"

"This is probably why the ancestor passed on to me more of his insights and experiences in creating this secret technique, rather than just the method of its operation."

Qi Yuan's consciousness was racing.

"To forge one's own path? How? This secret method created by the Primordial Ancestor is already incredibly profound. Can I possibly add anything more to it?"

"But I can't give up now. The secret technique of the virtual universe may very well be my only chance to successfully pass the test."

"Go your own way."

Qi Yuan was lost in thought.

"By the way, the reason the Primordial Ancestor showed up in the first place was because he mistakenly thought I had some kind of ability to 'replicate matter' or 'create things from the void.' He was attracted by this ability, saying that it might help him perfect his virtual universe. Could I intercept his thoughts in advance and start from this aspect?"

"The virtual universe is an illusory universe; the Primal One believed it should be combined with the creation of matter."

"The creation of matter. Although I do not actually possess the ability to 'create from nothing,' I have the 'creation' talent of the Jade Purity Avatar. The ability of the Chaos Pearl to analyze and create matter may also provide some reference."

"Oh, right, and that original star map too!"

"At that time, I felt that the secret of the virtual universe and the artistic conception contained in the original star map were somehow connected. They were two sides of the same coin. The virtual universe was the illusory side, while the original star represented the real side of the universe."

"Moreover, doesn't the 'opening up' concept contained in that original star map represent the opening up of the world? The opening up of the world is the origin of all matter!"

"Wonderful! Wonderful! Perfect! An unparalleled match."

Unbeknownst to him, Qi Yuan's consciousness gradually entered a deep state of understanding.
(End of this chapter)