Exploring Immortality Cultivation
Chapter 482 - 236: Proof of Goodness, Homomorphic Revenge

Why was Chen Feng excluded?

Researchers of the Divine Tao were indeed considered somewhat taboo, but this was similar to scientists on Earth researching nuclear reactions or viruses. Even if their research topics had a "dangerous" flavor, they weren't necessarily ostracized. As for adhering to theories that didn't quite align with existing ones... the academic world still showed some tolerance towards that. As long as Chen Feng could present a logical reasoning process, no one would be overly critical of him.

Previously, Wang Qi would probably have asked more questions. But now, he wasn't in the mood, and he just grunted twice to show he was listening.

With a reflective tone, Chen Feng recalled, "That probably happened when I was at the Upper Immortal Institute, someone suddenly told me an amazing thing—'The essence of life is negative entropy.' Of course, not Senior Brother Shang, he was an assistant instructor and wouldn't teach me such things bypassing basic knowledge. It was another friend who wrote to me, telling me about her recent research."

"She not only mentioned this puzzling statement but also explained some concepts. Honestly, that person was just a low-level cultivator, so maybe there were some issues with her expression, it was all muddled. I seemed to have misunderstood something."

Chen Feng exhaled deeply: "The essence of life is negative entropy, the path of cultivation seeks to increase one's complexity, which is also negative entropy. The process of moving from a low level to a high level can be summarized by negative entropy."

"What about Human Dao then?"

"Human Dao starts from the trivial, flourished in the Middle Ages, and is at its peak today. Isn't this also a manifestation of moving from a low level to a high level?"

"The most important element of negative entropy is 'order.' So, what is Human Dao Order?"

Chen Feng glanced sideways at Wang Qi. Wang Qi then pondered a bit, "It's probably 'rules.' Both explicitly defined and conventionally accepted."

Explicitly defined rules are called laws. Conventionally accepted ones are known as humaneness and morality.

Wang Qi looked sideways at Chen Feng: "So you've become this kind of goody-two-shoes? Oh, and also gained the rigid personality of a Black-Skinned Tiger?"

"Black-Skinned Tiger" was a term used by Magic Cultivators to tease the Law Enforcement Officers playfully; Bi'an resembled a tiger, and the officers' robes were black, which made the nickname quite fitting.

Chen Feng smiled, "Being a good person isn't really a bad thing, right?"

"You were sent to the Divine Capital."

Chen Feng responded, "That happened later. Since I decided to be a good person, not many people, including those close to me, thought of me as approachable. My teacher also thought I had potential. Moreover, I always obeyed the law, so there was no reason for anyone to dislike me."

"Some people must think that those who obey the law are weak, right?"

Chen Feng burst out laughing, "As long as they don't say that in front of me, I'm fine. As for those who mock me to my face, I've thrashed them severely in legally appropriate situations."

Wang Qi concluded, "You're a good person."

Chen Feng nodded, "I am a good person, and I'm very happy to confirm that. This happiness is second only to seeking the ultimate truth of the world."

Wang Qi asked, "Then how did you end up in the Divine Capital?"

Chen Feng sighed, "But when I started incorporating these ideas into my cultivation, everyone thought I had actually gone mad."

Wang Qi suddenly understood.

Chen Feng's research was actually quite understandable. He was a good person, so he wanted to use science to prove that being good was better than being bad.

Of course, good people always think it's not a loss to be good, but bad people also think it's stupid not to be bad. What Chen Feng wanted was something that could be thrown in the faces of the bad people to tell them it's better to be good.

So he studied the brain, the soul, and the "moral sense" as a material basis. He also studied the Divine Tao and social sciences, all to extract "morality" and turn it into strength.

"Stupid," Wang Qi shook his head.

All under heaven are for profit. Whether human or other beings, the goal of action merely is the survival of individual life and the continuation of one's genetic information. This is the world's greatest interest. The Human Dao exists merely for the better continuation of the Human Clan's lineage.

Chen Feng said, "I think I will prove it."

Wang Qi shook his head, "Apart from Chen Youjia, who would believe you?"

Chen Feng corrected him, "Actually, Youjia doesn't believe it either. She just thinks... 'This guy dares to oppose the mainstream of the Immortal Alliance, how impressive' or something. She has a tense relationship with her father, so she would be happy if someone could disprove the theoretical circle her father belongs to."

Pfft, this guy still has that stupid youthful spirit. Wang Qi almost laughed, but then he felt Chen Feng was truly pitiable.

"So, you want to tell me that symmetrical revenge, equivalent retribution, is not moral, so you want me to restrain myself a bit?"

Chen Feng was taken aback, chewed over the term Wang Qi had used, "Symmetrical revenge... symmetrical revenge... that term really summarizes it well."

Wang Qi couldn't help but give a wry smile, "Don't change the subject."

He then remembered, Shenzhou's law had not yet officially become a "discipline," and modern legal concepts like symmetrical revenge had yet to appear.

Symmetrical revenge, namely an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth. What others do to me, I do to them, even more excessively.

However, the principle of modern law commits: The greater the crime, the greater the responsibility one must bear, and based on its subjective malice and societal harm, a corresponding punishment is assigned. "Based on its subjective malice and societal harm" is a very important principle.

For the law, retribution and deterring crimes are not the objectives; protecting the people and improving society are the ultimate missions of the law.

The purpose of punishment is no longer retribution and punishment for crimes but to prevent crime and educate criminals. At this point, the punishment no longer targets the crime but the perpetrator themselves.

Above the death penalty, torturous punishments do not deter more than the death penalty itself; thus, abolishing torture avoids its negative impact on society.

...

For Earth, symmetrical revenge is a very distant matter. But in this world where individual martial strength is supreme, it's an unceasing issue.

Chen Feng seriously told Wang Qi, "Brother, you are a good person, except that the methods during your dispute with the Chen Family from Piaoyun were slightly fierce, actually, you are very gentle. The killing has always been within the scope of self-defense and not harsh."

"This is a good nature. But if you execute torture on that person, you will cross a line, and your heart will bear a flaw."

Wang Qi, holding his forehead, said, "Boss, I finally understand why some people find you annoying."

"Why?"

"You point at an unverified theory saying 'Everyone should regulate themselves by this, you can become an immortal!' Who wouldn't want to beat you up?"

Chen Feng seriously said, "Morality is also a part of negative entropy, I really think this is cultivation." (To be continued. If you like this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendation tickets and monthly tickets, your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please read at m.qidian.com.)