Exploring Immortality Cultivation
Chapter 477 - 231: The Path of Evolution for the Human Clan

"The 'South Flying Phoenix True Flame Forbidden', is one of the Combined Attack Books in the Ancient Method. The Luofu Xuanqing Palace practices Supreme Chaos Cultivation, emphasizing adaptability to change, which is why they extensively collect ancient texts. As the Sect Master, Zhen Chan managed to memorize a considerable portion. However, in the End of Law Era, the number of Mahayana Cultivators supported by nature's spiritual energy was limited. Zhen Chan couldn't find someone to execute the Combined Attack Technique, so this was the part he was least familiar with,

The human memory structure is such that important, frequently used memories are the easiest to retrieve. For example, 'one plus one'; anyone can instantly answer, 'equals two,' without giving it a second thought. But the memories seldom used are far from consciousness and might require a long search to access.

This is no comparison to Jarvis with his built-in search engine skill.

Zhen Chan shook his head, 'Why don't you memorize it yourself?'

'Memorizing is such a hassle, and besides, the same problem exists—you are only familiar with what you're most familiar with.' Wang Qi raised the book in his hand, 'Creating a database is so you can know what you're unfamiliar with.'

Zhen Chan said, 'But what benefit can there be from memorizing it on your own? Not to mention these Ancient Method things, wouldn't it be better to have those Modern Magic Theory etched in your own mind?'

'Sorry, but my memory is limited, time is limited, and even brain cells are limited,' Wang Qi shrugged. 'Cultivators have a lot of time and great minds, but we shouldn't waste them like this.'

Zhen Chan's eyes widened, 'You call this... a waste?'

'Why should I do it myself when Jarvis can take care of it?' Wang Qi remained puzzled. 'In this way, I can spare a Divine Separation to further contemplate Mathematics.'

Those words made Zhen Chan even more melancholic. He sighed deeply, 'Indulging in Outer Objects is ultimately not a good thing.'

'Once you become enchanted by Outer Objects, develop laziness, and lose the heart of diligence and bravery, your cultivation may stagnate. Worse, if you feel the power of Outer Objects and start to doubt your own cultivation, then...'

Zhen Chan sighed, 'This old man has little to tell you...'

Unexpectedly, Wang Qi looked at Zhen Chan as one would look at an idiot, 'Then you should develop a bit of self-awareness and shut up.'

Zhen Chan was taken aback, 'What do you mean...'

'Being amazed by the power of an Outer Object after understanding it, allowing your inner self to waver and your cultivation to stagnate—means this cultivation path is even worse than an Outer Object. What good is such a path? It would be better not to cultivate it from the start. If one can only see what's in front of them and neglect the prospects of the path they are on, then that person's intelligence has essentially said goodbye to attaining the Dao.'

'The heart of diligence and bravery is even more laughable. My advancement relies on my own research, my grasp of the nature of spiritual energy, my study of cultivation techniques, not some 'heart of diligence and bravery.' It sounds foolish and brute. I find the cultivation that requires self-hypnosis to stimulate the soul and activate mana for advancement to be weak."

Wang Qi looked at Zhen Chan and counter-questioned, 'I'd like to ask you, though—if a mere Outer Object leads to weariness, how little confidence do you have in your own path?'

Zhen Chan was at a loss for words, 'But after all, Outer Objects aren't yours; they can't help you achieve longevity...'

Wang Qi sighed, feeling that the old man was truly beyond reasoning: 'I think you've missed a very important point.'

'What?'

"I don't know what you're thinking, but for me, attaining the Dao is the goal, and longevity accompanies this goal. Using a mountain as a metaphor, longevity is at the mountain peak, and cultivation is the climb. At this time, is it better to have a mountain climbing axe and hemp rope in hand, or not to have them?"

Wang Qi pointed to the Illusion around them, "For me, Jarvis is the best mountain climbing axe."

Zhen Chan then asked, "What if, during fierce battle, Jarvis is taken away or shattered by someone..."

"Then I'll just make another one." Wang Qi's tone was relaxed, "Don't forget how Jarvis was created."

"For me, my strongest power is not the Cultivation of the Foundation Establishment Stage, but my learning, the knowledge I possess."

"With them, even if my Magic Artifacts are completely destroyed, I can remake them, and if my Cultivation is completely depleted, I can retrain it. This is a more fundamental and essential power than Mana, more so than the Magic Foundation."

Finally, Wang Qi tapped the empty ground, "This is what I've created, and if it proves useful, my confidence will only grow stronger."

Zhen Chan bowed his head in thought, seeming to ponder something. Finally, he posed a question, "Your learning comes from the Immortal Alliance; and some of the knowledge used to create Jarvis belongs to others..."

"The power of others can also become my aid." Wang Qi returned to the task of organizing his memories. His recent conversation with Zhen Chan was part of his relaxation, and he couldn't let it delay his regular affairs.

Seeing Zhen Chan with a furrowed brow, Wang Qi could only shake his head in sigh.

Humans are a social creature that has taken cooperation to the extreme, adopting a path of cultural evolution founded on using Outer Objects.

He still didn't understand why Ancient Method Practitioners would demand that Cultivators become akin to lowly monkeys that detached from society and relied on nothing external. Clearly, following the path of evolution that humanity had been on for a million years was far more efficient and superior.

After all, it was by following this path that the Human Clan had triumphed over the endless Demon Clan in Shenzhou.

In the days that followed, Wang Qi did not leave his house. Aside from dividing part of his consciousness to research with Chen Youjia, the rest of his consciousness was either perfecting the Guardian Room Illusion or optimizing Jarvis. Jarvis continually downloaded free materials from the Ten Thousand Immortals Illusion Realm of the Immortal Alliance. Wang Qi also selected some books with the right worldviews and parts of the Immortal Alliance Law to enter Jarvis's personality database. This database represented the parts that Wang Qi had initially restricted, encompassing Jarvis's Autonomous functions like psychological motivations. This improvement made Jarvis more mature, knowing what to do in certain situations, and what should be done, becoming more familiar with "the ways of the world." Moreover, after some adjustments, Wang Qi also sorted out Jarvis's voice, making this Acquired Will even more convenient to use.

As Jarvis evolved, Wang Qi gradually developed some more interesting uses for it.

Time quickly advanced to late August. On that day, Chen Feng entered Wang Qi's room and was immediately stunned. Wang Qi's entire room was covered with projections from the Ten Thousand Immortals Illusion Realm, screens layered upon screens, nearly obscuring any sight of people. Chen Feng pulled Wang Qi out of this sea of screens and asked, "What in the world are you doing?"

"The wallpaper of the future wind." Wang Qi explained, "Moreover, being surrounded by this environment, full of Mathematics content, is more conducive to thinking."

Chen Feng held his forehead, "Nevermind, I'm just here to remind you that in three days, the Spirit Awakening Village where you are located will conduct this year's Spirit Awakening Ceremony. Once you finish this, you can take your reward, remember to go—you still haven't paid back the Merit I'm owed."

"Jarvis, why didn't you remind me?"

Jarvis's inorganic yet gentle voice replied, "Teacher, you set the reminder for two days later."

"That's right, remind me again on the day." Wang Qi ordered.

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