books44 Chapter 932 Inheritance (1)
Chapter 932 Inheritance (1)
Chapter 932 Inheritance (Part 1)
"Who?"
Chunhui dared not move an inch, her voice filled with panic.
"Who are you? How dare you trespass into the forbidden area of my Myriad Manifestations School! Leave immediately! Otherwise... you will be killed without mercy!!"
Although his words sounded harsh, his voice was weak, and one could clearly hear that Chunhuiru was all bark and no bite.
"who I am…..."
The shadowy figure immediately laughed.
But the laughter sounded like that of a vicious beast licking its blood-stained fangs—cruel and ruthless.
The dagger was suddenly raised high and then plunged down.
At this moment, the air remained completely still, the air currents created by the dagger's swing froze, even the liquid seeping from the Green Lament Pearl stopped flowing, and Chun Huiru's figure stiffened as well.
"You'll find out in your next life!"
The dagger disappeared and then reappeared.
*Sizzle...*
The next moment, the sound of metal piercing clothing and slowly tearing flesh echoed in the Thunder Cave.
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The empty square was silent; footsteps on the paving stones made a clear, soft sound, making the surroundings seem even more desolate.
"..."
Han Yi coldly observed the quiet encampment before him, his expression calm.
hiss…...
The lighting array above operated automatically, occasionally emitting faint, active sounds.
Streaks of white light shot out from the formation and landed in the school's territory.
The rows of neat igloos were all illuminated and made to look crystal clear, as if they were sculpted from pure white alabaster.
This should be the time when the disciples are most active in their cultivation.
But I don't know why.
Han Yi walked along without seeing a single person; the camp was quiet and undisturbed.
The vast headquarters of the school was no different from a deathly wasteland.
"The School of All Things..."
Han Yi was also inwardly moved. He had a good impression of this school of thought, and if given the opportunity, it wouldn't be a bad idea to lend a hand.
But here’s the kicker.
The current situation of the School of All Things is very awkward; it is clear that something has gone wrong.
Either there are internal loopholes, or they have offended a powerful enemy they shouldn't have provoked.
if not.
It's impossible for Chunhuiru to be the only person in the entire school of thought who was so loyal to it.
If the cause of the problem cannot be found.
Even if Han Yi were to become the leader of the school and take over the academic discipline, it would be of no use.
After all, his forte is persuading people with reason; simply managing and leading is too troublesome.
I strode past the houses and turned several corners.
Soon, Han Yi arrived at the main hall in the center and found Elder Lin Mu.
Lin Mu was sitting on a high white jade platform, seemingly meditating, his body radiating a faint white light, floating ethereally. As a bound spirit, his strength was fixed, and his future was also limited. Cultivation... was of little use, and it would be difficult for him to improve.
Therefore, all Lin Mu can do is to comprehend the techniques, summarize his experiences, and hope to pass these things down one day.
"You've arrived. Come in."
Just as Han Yi was about to knock on the door, Lin Mu sensed his presence, opened his eyes, and revealed a gentle smile.
"I met the elder."
Han Yi walked straight into the main hall and bowed with a smile.
"You must have something to tell me, right? Tell me, what's wrong with your cultivation?" Lin Mu smiled, having now roughly figured out Han Yi's temperament.
A personality like that of an ascetic.
They wouldn't come to him unless there was something wrong; if they did, it must be because they had questions about cultivation. "There are indeed things I don't understand," Han Yi said frankly, striding forward and sitting opposite Lin Mu without any hesitation.
There's no need for so many fancy formalities anymore.
How many people are left in this school of thought now?
You can count them on one hand.
"Any questions?" Lin Mu asked, equally unconcerned.
"It's still about the condensation of imagery," Han Yi said in a deep voice. "May I ask, Elder, what factors influence the power of imagery? Or rather, what aspects between different imagesry lead to differences in strength?"
He briefly recounted what had happened.
Of course, the specific imagery, such as the dragon and the thunder god, is only mentioned briefly; it is simply an explanation of one's own discovery.
"These two questions can be completely categorized into the same type of problem," Lin Mu chuckled, explaining, "The difference in strength between images can be explained by many reasons. Different schools of thought offer different explanations. Our School of Myriad Phenomena has the following two explanations."
First, there are differences between individuals. Two people with similar strength, aptitude, and realm may draw inspiration from the same imagery, but the resulting power will still differ, and may even be drastically different.
This is because each person's soul is unique, and the resulting fluctuations of divine will are also unique in the world, just as there are no two leaves in the world that are exactly the same.
Even if different souls borrow the same imagery, differences in perception, added understanding, and the way they infuse their thoughts will cause the resulting imagery to deviate. This can be called the uniqueness of the soul.
"Uniqueness..."
Han Yi sat upright, deep in thought.
This is easy to understand. Even twin brothers, who may look exactly alike, can have vastly different personalities—one quiet, one active; one scholarly, one martial—and their characters can be completely different. This is quite common. A unique soul naturally creates a unique image.
"If uniqueness is the factor that influences the power of imagery by 'human beings,' then authenticity is the essential difference between images, the factor that causes the difference in strength."
Lin Mu continued.
"Authenticity?" Han Yi's heart skipped a beat, knowing that the key point was coming, and he listened attentively.
“Authenticity. That is to say, whether the image is real and exists in the world.” Lin Mu said in a deep voice, “A person cannot fabricate a story that has never happened, nor can they create something that does not exist in the real world at all.”
All images, whether seen, heard, or felt, arise internally from one's own thoughts and externally from the transformation of natural things. Every image has a root source; it cannot be created out of thin air, nor can it be fabricated from nothing.
"..." Han Yi frowned slightly, deep in thought.
Although Lin Mu's words were somewhat abstract and difficult to understand, he still grasped the general meaning.
All imagination requires a foundation.
Just like the scary stories mothers use to frighten children who won't sleep at night, such as the cat-faced old woman, the faceless man, and so on.
The story is definitely fake.
However, the events depicted in the story are true, but they have been embellished, exaggerated, and sensationalized by human art, resulting in a distortion of the original truth, making it extremely terrifying and bizarre.
And activities that people consider creative, revolutionary, and innovative...
Take the most common music, literature, and paintings as examples... they are actually based on a certain understanding, combined with one's own interpretation, and then processed to form the works.
Music must be based on music theory, and one needs to master basic melody, rhythm, harmony, timbre, and so on. The characters in literary works can all be found in the real world.
Even seemingly abstract, chaotic, and disordered Impressionist paintings are, in fact, a mixture of the painter's own ideas and inner thoughts.
All innovations that humans can describe are nothing more than this.
Further consideration is needed.
The image of the 'dragon' in the Classic of Mountains and Seas is very likely a composite of various animal characteristics.
"In other words, can we understand that all generated images are based on existing knowledge, combined with one's own understanding, and then further processed?" Han Yi pressed. "So... the smaller the deviation in the processing, the more realistic the image, and the stronger its expression will be?"
He now has a misconception that he is not seeking guidance on his spiritual practice.
Instead, it felt as if I had returned to before the time travel, and was discussing a problem with a scholar in the field of philosophy.
“Your understanding… is only half right.” Lin Mu pondered for a moment. “Authenticity doesn’t just refer to the real existence of a physical form; the power and ability of the image itself are only part of authenticity.”
On the one hand, the more familiar you are with and understand the essence of the imagery you are about to create, the higher its authenticity will be, and the stronger the power of the resulting imagery will be.
On the other hand...
This is actually the more important point, and it might be a little difficult to understand, but you don't need to understand it; just remember the content.
He paused for a moment, then spoke slowly.
“Imagery originates from our mental strength and beliefs, and is transformed from our spirit and will. Therefore, the more people come into contact with an imagery, the more people believe in its existence, the more real the imagery becomes. At this point, even if the imagery is weak at first, after countless years and the support of countless people's beliefs, its authenticity will greatly increase, and the power of the imagery it condenses will also increase in tandem.”
"The more familiar you are, the more real it feels... The more you believe, the more real it feels... The more real it feels, the stronger you become...?!"
Han Yi seemed to be deep in thought, and a vague understanding dawned on him.
He seemed to understand something.
Why has Lin Mu always placed such importance on the survival of his school of thought?
According to Han Yi's idea.
If a school of thought is gone, it's gone. But if we transfer all the resources in time, pass on the complete legacy, and find suitable disciples to inherit it, we can still find a chance to make a comeback.
It's far better than clinging to a hope with no future in sight.
Looking back now... he had oversimplified things; it seems it really wouldn't work. It's still related to what Lin Mu just said.
Uniqueness, this needs no explanation, it's simple and easy to understand, it's just the difference between individuals.
The difference between people is greater than the difference between people and dogs, which is easy to understand.
The main issue is the so-called authenticity.
Authenticity is divided into three parts.
One aspect is the form and power of the image itself. In a one-on-one situation, the tiger is naturally stronger than the wolf, which needs no further explanation.
One aspect is familiarity. Both men drew inspiration from the tiger, drawing upon their own imagery; one was intimately familiar with it, while the other remained ambiguous.
The imagery of success is vastly different: the former is a majestic white tiger, while the latter is a grotesque, mixed-race cat. Their power is naturally worlds apart.
The last piece represents a somewhat idealistic belief.