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"Dao brother, what kind of technique is your Spiritual Mind transmission? Is it still a technique?"

"Senior Zhang, this transmission..."

In the following days.

Several cultivators occasionally lingered near Zhang Feng.

Most of the words Zhang Feng heard were also about 'mental links'.

As well as how much they wanted to learn, but didn't know how to ask.

Zhang Feng understood it all and knew their desire to learn.

But it wasn't through mental links; he could see their curiosity and exploration at a glance.

It's just that most secret techniques in this world, especially those incredibly magical cultivation methods like '2-stroke Fire spirit Bodyguard', are generally not passed down.

And in their minds, his technique might be more than 3 strokes, perhaps even beyond the concept of 'drawing talismans'.

But in reality, his formation is 1.9 strokes.

It was just optimized by 0.2 based on the earth wall.

Now it can be called '1.9 network'.

The full name is '1.9 Mental Link and Signal Station Network'.

With the establishment of this network, his Spiritual Mind also underwent changes.

If his Spiritual Mind before was content with its lot, natural in form, without a fixed shape.

But now it has the appearance of a 'stable structure'.

And after the structure was formed, it gained a function similar to 'x-ray vision', allowing him to use his mind to 'scan' all objects within a ten-meter radius.

Zhang Feng temporarily called it 'Spiritual Sense'.

Because this scan is similar to the Spiritual Sense in mythological novels.

Especially within this range of Spiritual Sense, the talismans he was proficient in, as well as the manipulation of world spirit energy, could instantly take shape.

It was also similar to a very simple 'small domain, small world'.

For example, now looking at a handful of earth ten meters away.

He could not only control any spirit energy within ten meters but also instantly draw talismans within ten meters.

If he were to cast this talisman outwards, the attack range could reach about twenty meters.

Talismans can control spirit energy within ten meters, which is equivalent to the range of his Spiritual Mind.

But it cannot be stacked like 10+10+10.

Because he cannot store his Spiritual Mind on the talisman; currently, he can only control where the technique takes shape.

And even if he could split off a portion of his Spiritual Mind to store on the talisman, under this 10+10+10 extension, the power of the technique would be infinitely reduced.

Currently, twenty meters is the maximum destructive power.

However, this structure also has some drawbacks.

Because it requires 2 strands of Spiritual Mind to constantly maintain stability and provide some spirit energy to maintain the 'Spiritual Sense structure' during operation.

Fortunately, he now has 10 strands of Spiritual Mind, which is sufficient.

As for spirit energy, he just needs to keep absorbing it.

This is indeed a 'disadvantage'.

It also falls under the category of 'gain and loss'.

Because fundamentally, this Spiritual Sense is actually a consumable item, but it is also a 24-hour monitoring scanner and the ultimate combat power amplifier (a small world within a ten-meter radius).

Zhang Feng thought about it; if he were to describe it specifically.

Then the enhancement of the 'Spiritual Sense structure' on Spiritual Mind is like the enhancement of 'meridian resonance' on the physical body.

Both are powerful combat power enhancements.

Especially if his own Spiritual Mind increases, the power of this Spiritual Sense will also increase accordingly.

Even without optimizing the Spiritual Sense, it will still be enhanced.

Because Spiritual Mind is the 'basic base number' of Spiritual Sense.

Furthermore, Zhang Feng felt that the structure of Spiritual Sense could still be optimized, and within the next six months at least, it could increase by another 0.1 strokes, reaching 2, catching up to the 2-stroke Fire spirit Possession.

By then, the range of Spiritual Sense should be able to increase by another 7% to 8%.

It's completely an increasing increase.

Normally, 0.1 of 1.9 could only increase by a maximum of 5%.

This is also like his own base meridians and base blood vessels, a completely amplified increase, belonging to the realm of making further progress from a higher starting point.

Moreover, the more profound or numerous his Spiritual Mind is, the greater the enhancement of Spiritual Sense.

He could even feel the range of his Spiritual Sense increasing by about 1 to 2 centimeters after each day passed and his Spiritual Mind became stronger.

There was growth every day.

Then the next step is to once again strengthen his Spiritual Mind foundation and solidify the base.

After all, Spiritual Mind is now also going to build 'higher-level Spiritual Sense'.

It's also like meridians for the physical body.

Having only meridians is not enough; one must also know martial arts, as well as various combat strengths and technical knowledge.

As long as the foundation is strong enough, he won't collapse and can perfectly operate his various combat power systems with ease.

Especially besides combat power.

Zhang Feng's understanding of neurology also became increasingly deep.

And he knew that this formation could 'receive partial neuron signals'.

In other words, virtual reality is achievable.

The premise is to find a 'virtual receiving host', for example, engraving this kind of Spiritual Sense formation onto all the computing Superconducting components of a quantum building.

And this Superconducting component also needs to be combined with Ling Stone to create a 'composite entity', or rather, 'Superconducting Ling Stone Technology'.

Once successful, it will indirectly become a 'super virtual world host' and 'signal receiver'.

Then players also need Superconducting Ling Stone components. Under the coverage of this 'signal tower', theoretically, frequency synchronization can be achieved.

As long as frequency synchronization is achieved, neurons can be used to control the signal tower, which is the virtual world data within the virtual host.

Finally, the host provides feedback to the player, allowing images to form in the player's mind, or by wearing Superconducting helmets and glasses, etc., displaying directly onto the retina, thus forming 'virtual reality technology'.

Although it sounds very abstract, very small-scale, and completely unrelated to virtual reality.

But it can also be considered a shortcut 'black technology'.

Theoretically, Zhang Feng thought this was possible.

After all, they are all about the reception and release of neuron information.

As for the issue of combining Superconducting and Ling Stone.

Regarding this research, it's actually not difficult, because you only need to partially cover the Superconducting with Ling Stone, acting as a 'battery' to provide energy for the Spiritual Sense formation on the Superconducting.

Indirectly speaking, it's turning Superconducting into a 'spirit artifact'.

In this regard, as long as he can find a spirit artifact item, he can analyze it.

Or not finding one is also fine, because talismans themselves turn ordinary paper into 'spirit talismans'.

The concept is similar; the details might be slightly different, but he can figure it out gradually.

And the current problem is.

It is to cover a computing building over ten meters high, wrapping all the necessary locations. This is a bit of a big problem.

Because Ling Stone is too expensive, and the required technology is too high.

However, Zhang Feng felt that he should be able to complete the 'building modification'.

To build it like this, he would need to connect another 'Ling Stone power source' to provide power to the Ling Stone inside.

This continuous consumption, as well as the daily maintenance of the formations within the building, would be a large expenditure.

First, the Ling Stone resources must be sufficient.

After that, a batch of cultivators (server maintenance personnel) must also be trained.

Otherwise, if the formations break down normally, he can't always be watching them every day.

Fortunately, the Spiritual Mind cultivation method was given to many officials a few years ago, and they are currently cultivating it.

Although none of them have had much effect.

But there are quite a few people who have undergone spirit energy tempering, and the General Supernatural Academy has also graduated nearly ten thousand students.

They all have research on spirit energy, and because of spirit energy tempering, they can feel spirit energy.

Then with some training, they should be able to perform simple daily maintenance.

In any case, after returning, they should first set up a makeshift team.

Now, the plan is clear.

Zhang Feng also purposefully began to continue researching the issues regarding Spiritual Sense and further deepening his Spiritual Mind.

Also regarding the principles of spirit energy structure, this also needs to be researched.

At least research the various attack forms first.

As long as the various attack forms are researched, then based on the previous earth wall, 'various walls' can be researched.

...

Unknowingly, another month passed.

Zhang Feng was in seclusion, intending to thoroughly understand the function of this Spiritual Sense.

And during this past month.

The other cultivators, seeing that Senior Zhang was in seclusion, no longer disturbed him.

But the matter of Spiritual Mind transmission remained their topic of conversation after meals and tea.

It could be said that they couldn't chat for more than a few sentences without bringing up this topic.

However, on the evening a month later.

Lin Daoyou and his junior fellow disciple were originally drinking tea in a pavilion in a small courtyard.

At this moment.

Urgent footsteps came from outside the courtyard.

The two had just looked over.

The old cultivator hurried over.

"What is it?"

Lin Daoyou and the Daoren were curious.

"You two!" the old cultivator said with a sense of urgency.

But just as he was about to say something.

He hurriedly looked around again, and only after finding that there were no other people in the courtyard did he let out a sigh of relief and say:

"It's my fault, it's my fault. Coming over so hurriedly, even if it was something good, people would notice something unusual.

Fortunately, it's late now, and the other Dao Friends are asleep."

"Good news?" Lin Dao Friend poured him tea, feeling a bit wary.

'My junior brother and I have only been here for two years. Would he tell me about good news first? Instead of telling colleagues he's known for years, or even over a decade?'

Lin Dao Friend always felt there was a trick involved.

The Daoren, however, thought for a moment and felt it was quite normal.

'Perhaps it's because of Dao Friend Zhang, which is why he told me and my senior brother about the good news first.

My senior and junior brothers and I are close to Dao Friend Zhang...'

The Daoren thought to himself, remaining silent, and quietly watched the old cultivator.

After drinking a few sips of cold tea, the old cultivator smiled and said, "A while ago, I went to 'Old Qing Mountain' to clear my head. At the foot of a mountain, I saw a盜洞 (a hole dug by grave robbers).

At the time, I cautiously approached and saw traces of cultivators using methods to search for spiritual energy near the hole, so there must be treasure in that tomb."

"Grave robbers?" Lin Dao Friend frowned, not liking those who disturbed the peaceful rest of seniors.

Of course, the ruins of Yang Mountain Daoren were not a tomb, but a treasure intentionally left for future generations.

"You mean..." The Daoren looked at the old cultivator, making a 'hand up, knife down' gesture of 'black eating black' with his palm, "Intercepted them?"

"Yes." The old cultivator didn't hide it, nor did he find any upright reasons, stating very practically, "To be honest with you two, I am a true villain; I was simply moved by greed."

The old cultivator was over seventy years old, had seen through life, and spoke very straightforwardly.

However, such direct words made Lin Dao Friend and the other person pause.

They were still relatively upright and couldn't overcome that hurdle in their hearts.

But if it was about catching those grave robbers and reporting them to the authorities, they would be ready at any time.

However, the old cultivator didn't like beating around the bush or deceiving these upright 'straightforward' people.

It was also because Lin Dao Friend and the other person were straightforward and not scheming.

And more importantly, both of them were brought by Senior Zhang.

Therefore, after the old cultivator saw the 'good news of suspected treasure,' he immediately sought out the two of them.

He also didn't deny that he wanted to use the two of them to relay the message and invite Senior Zhang to come out.

If Senior Zhang came, then everything would be perfect.

Furthermore, with Senior Zhang being 'such a high-ranking person,' after getting any treasure, he would at least let him have a sip of the soup, right?

Getting a sip of soup while effortlessly winning was already very good.

The old cultivator had experienced too much and felt this was the best outcome.

"If you two are unwilling..."

At the same time, the old cultivator saw that after the two hesitated, it seemed unlikely. Although he felt very disappointed, he also said directly:

"I won't trouble you two anymore."

He stood up and left immediately, preparing to find those few Dao Friends.

They would definitely help.

Even if they couldn't do it, they could ultimately bring the soldiers.

However, if General Hang intervened, it might ultimately become 'The General Offers Treasure to Senior Zhang.'

Instead of him offering treasure to Senior Zhang.

Although this old cultivator spoke straightforwardly, he liked the complexities of human relationships and etiquette, as well as the principle of 'first come, first served.'

"Wait." The Daoren saw the old cultivator about to leave and spoke up, "I'll go and ask Dao Friend Zhang."

"That would be perfect." This was exactly what the old cultivator was waiting for.

'Ah...' Lin Dao Friend always felt a bit awkward, but also said, "Let's go together."

He wanted the old cultivator to speak, not wanting his junior brother to speak.

...

Study room.

While the few of them were coming over.

Zhang Feng was currently pondering the formation of fire thorns today.

As for water thorns and wind thorns, they had already been drawn.

Water thorns were something the cultivators in the mansion had, plus the ocean world, so progress was very fast.

Wind thorns were from the martial arts world, where they initially had a rough understanding of wind blade structure and aerodynamics.

So the research was also very fast.

These fields of knowledge were all complementary.

And at this moment.

After Zhang Feng heard footsteps coming from outside the courtyard, he also put down the talisman in his hand.

About a few seconds later.

The three old cultivators arrived outside the gate in the courtyard, wondering how to speak, and also afraid of suddenly speaking out and disturbing Zhang Feng's seclusion.

Swish—

The door opened.

Zhang Feng looked at them, "What is the matter, Dao Friends?"

"Dao Friend Zhang..."

"Senior!"

The three first cupped their hands in greeting.

Afterwards, Lin Dao Friend and the other person both looked towards the old cultivator.

The old cultivator was still very straightforward and quickly explained about the hole and the suspected treasure.

After Zhang Feng finished listening, he nodded and said, "Let's go take a look."

Regarding going into a tomb, Zhang Feng had never actually experienced it.

But he also didn't want to do these things.

At most, he would just take a look, since the tomb was already opened anyway.

If there really was treasure, he would naturally take it, and then he would arrange for some other good things to be buried with the tomb owner.

Finally, based on the situation of the tomb, he would see the tomb owner's 'intention.'

Whether it was his deliberate intention to be discovered by future generations, or unintentional.

If it was unintentional, he would reinforce the tomb so that other grave robbers would never find it again, turning a bad thing into a good thing.

If it was intentional, then that was perfect.

This way, in Zhang Feng's opinion, even if there was a concept of cause and effect and karmic burden, it would be resolved.

However, thinking about the matter of cause and effect.

Such a mysterious matter.

Zhang Feng suddenly felt that karmic burden was correct; it was when ancestors did good, descendants received blessings. When ancestors did evil, descendants suffered misfortune.

This was not wrong, just like if a father was rich, his son would definitely enjoy blessings.

If a father was a criminal and got caught, his son would likely suffer disaster.

Karmic burden was directly reflected.

But this statement about cause and effect seemed a bit wrong, as if it was incorrect.

...

On the way to that mountain.

When they arrived at this forest the next evening.

Zhang Feng also figured out why cause and effect and karmic burden were wrong.

Firstly, this was about 'good and evil will eventually be repaid.'

If one did bad things, they would definitely be punished, and it would not affect others.

Thinking of this, Zhang Feng looked at the three of them and also said to them, "Do you know about cause and effect?"

"How could we not know?"

"Why are you asking about these things for no reason, Dao Friend?"

All three were cultivators, so they naturally understood some theories of Daoism and Buddhism.

Zhang Feng saw that they all knew, so he asked, "If you plant the cause yourself, do you reap the effect yourself?"

"Certainly!" The old cultivator nodded without thinking.

"That's the saying." Lin Dao Friend and the other person also deeply agreed.

"Mm." Zhang Feng also nodded, then took out a box of matches, moved his spiritual energy, heated it, lit it, and then threw it towards the pile of leaves next to them.

Lin Dao Friend saw this, stepped forward without thinking, and caught the match in mid-air.

But because this match was ignited by Zhang Feng using fire-attribute energy, ordinary spiritual energy couldn't easily extinguish it.

"Hoo..." Lin Dao Friend's palm was slightly burned.

This was still with Zhang Feng controlling the force, otherwise it could have set his palm on fire.

However, at the moment Lin Dao Friend was burned.

Zhang Feng also used his Spiritual Sense to extinguish the match.

"Cause and effect is wrong, or rather, the repayment of good and evil is also random."

At the same time, Zhang Feng shook his head,

"Because I planted the cause, but you suffered the effect.

At least in this world, the concept of cause and effect does not work.

The repayment of good and evil is wrong, but it's not entirely wrong, because people are creating 'cause and effect.'"

As Zhang Feng spoke, he felt as if he had gained some enlightenment.

And he felt that 'dynastic laws' seemed to be a collection of mandatory causes and effects.

If they could all be implemented, then they would definitely be an irreversible rule.

This sudden realization was a bit vague.

But if a virtual world could be created, then this rule of cause and effect could be implemented first.

Zhang Feng always felt that cause and effect should be an extremely massive algorithmic rule.

This was also why the world after next would be a Level Seven world.

What if there really was a world with 'rules'?

Then studying the rules in advance now would always be correct.

To put it more mysteriously, that was called conforming to the times, artificially building oneself into a 'Son of Destiny' that 'conforms to the world's algorithm.'

Ever since his Spiritual Sense opened.

Zhang Feng began to study these even more outrageous metaphysics, wanting to try and analyze them.

Because as long as they existed, they must be reasonable and could be calculated.

Zhang Feng researched a lot during this period.

However, the other three saw Senior Zhang directly denying a rule, and his own strength was so exceptionally high and mysterious.

They always felt that Zhang Feng was becoming less and less like a person and increasingly unfathomable.

When they were by Zhang Feng's side, they all felt a genuine sense of 'panic.'

But the old cultivator, in his heart, had a small thought arise, 'If that group of grave-robbing cultivators knew about Senior Zhang, and knew that Senior Zhang was about to go there.

They would probably rather see a thousand-year-old zombie than face such an immortal cultivator...'

In the old cultivator's opinion, Senior Zhang was no longer cultivating as a cultivator, but was cultivating the 'Dao.'