Choice

Yes, Li Qi also knew that what he was doing was extremely dangerous.

"Yes, but this is what I'm thinking." Li Qi began to explain to Shen Shuibi what he planned to do.

If a method of governance is to combine Human Path and Shaman Path within the microcosm of the human body, the outcome will likely be the same as that of the Baiyue.

In the Baiyue region, there was no communication between humans and gods, and Daoist practices did not flourish. The root cause of this was the conflict between the Shamanic Human.

The rulers of Baiyue were indecisive, wanting both ways. They wanted the human Human Path to gather the strength of the masses for their own use to secure their throne, but they also wanted the free, eternal, and permanent methods of Shaman Path. As a result, they seemed to have succeeded, but Baiyue ended up in that terrible state.

Even on a global scale, the backwardness of the Baiyue was obvious.

Li Qi felt this deeply; in Baiyue, he truly believed that the world he lived in was a feudal era.

But once you actually step outside Baiyue, you'll find that the prosperity of the world is unbelievable.

This is the center of all the heavens and myriad realms, a place where countless lower worlds dream of ascending to the 'God Realm,' 'Immortal Realm,' and 'Upper Heaven,' a place showered with glory.

Even here, the Baiyue have managed to get themselves into this state, which is enough to show the consequences of the conflict between their Dao Path.

If Li Qi doesn't handle this well, his personal world could very well become another 'Baiyue'.

They became as backward and incompetent as the Baiyue.

Moreover, the two Dao Path may also clash in other ways, including conflicts arising from the real world.

To put it simply, if both the Human Path and the Shaman Path think that Li Qi has gone astray, how should Li Qi conduct himself?

By modifying the methods of both parties and incorporating the other party's ideas, you are essentially agreeing with this approach and putting it into practice.

For example, while industrial development and animal husbandry in the Tang Kingdom could greatly improve productivity, many Shaman did not approve of this approach.

This inadvertently draws a line.

This is actually a danger; someone might sneak up on you.

The two Dao Path have different philosophies and principles, just as public ownership and private ownership cannot coexist.

Forcing coexistence will not only make both sides unhappy, but may even lead to conflict. If this is used to govern one's own personal space, it may actually lead to an explosion.

For example, relativity and quantum mechanics, which respectively govern the macroscopic and microscopic worlds, are both correct in their respective fields.

However, there is a contradiction between the two; they cannot be integrated. When quantum mechanics is in effect, general relativity is not.

When general relativity is in effect, quantum mechanics cannot hold true.

Both are correct, but they are incompatible and cannot coexist; in fact, they are in conflict.

However, as Li Qi has said, Human Path and Shaman Path actually coexist in this world.

As we all know, the macroscopic world itself is made up of the basic particles of the microscopic world.

This means that the microscopic world and the macroscopic world should be unified and should be interpreted by the same set of theories; otherwise, the world itself would be wrong.

The fact that two correct theories cannot coexist indicates that neither is entirely correct.

Li Qi didn't think he could find the right solution; he wasn't that arrogant, but he felt he could give it a try.

That's why he boldly used this method to refine Guangyang.

He didn't know if he was right or wrong, but he had a save-reload talisman, which would allow him to rewind time if he were to self-destruct, so he decided to be reckless.

He absolutely trusted the great shaman's methods.

Li Qi was prepared to expose himself and have his past reverted.

But to my surprise, this attempt actually worked!

He not only resolved those issues without any side effects, but also successfully refined Guangyang.

Although it's unbelievable, that's how it is.

Li Qi's explanation was very detailed, and Shen Shuibi listened very attentively.

After listening, Shen Shuibi sighed.

"Li Qi... you're plotting something too big." She looked at Li Qi with some worry.

If Li Qi chooses this path and succeeds, his achievements will be enormous, but the difficulties and obstacles involved are terrifying to contemplate.

Even Shen Shuibi felt it was too difficult.

But Li Qi smiled and said, "My path is based on righteousness and justice. I believe there is nothing wrong with this matter, nor is it an unjust act."

"The Shaman Path treats all beings equally and follows nature, but nature is inherently unfair to the weak, and the consequence of fairness is inequality."

"Human Path does not recognize fairness; they restrict everyone's freedom, but after restricting it, they forcefully create relative equality."

"Both sides have their unjust and unethical aspects, but they also have their own strengths. Why not take advantage of each other's strengths?"

Freedom and equality are antonyms.

Absolute freedom is absolute inequality; the strong will possess all freedom, while the freedom of all others will be stripped away.

Absolute equality is absolute lack of freedom, and the reasoning is the same.

Human Path imposes equal restrictions on the strong and the weak, creating a relatively fair society where everyone is subject to limitations.

If the Shaman Path is not restricted, then the strong will be able to deal with the weak in the most natural, innate, and proper 'survival of the fittest' world.

However, the Shaman Path maintains a balance, keeping the law of the jungle within a range that does not disrupt the operation of the Heavenly Dao. Taking only what is needed is the best solution.

Human Path may allow for a degree of survival of the fittest, but not within itself; rather, it focuses all its energy on external aggression to make itself 'strong'.

The conflict between the two is evident in every aspect. They both believe the other is wrong, but they have both established kingdoms that conform to their respective Dao Path, proving that both are actually useful.

However, Li Qi felt that his path was righteous and just.

In this way, one can take the orthodox path of Shaman Path and the righteous path of Human Path. Although this may seem unorthodox, it does not contradict one's own path.

After much thought, Li Qi also felt that this was suitable for him.

After listening to Li Qi's words, Shen Shuibi said, "That's difficult. You're not the first one."

Yes, Li Qi is not the first, and certainly not the last, but no one has ever successfully come out of this situation so far.

This is tantamount to using one's own wisdom to challenge the sorcerer and the saint.

The Shaman Path is the crystallization of the wisdom of witch gods, Human Path is the crystallization of the wisdom of sages.

There must be a reason why these two Dao Path have developed in this way.

Everyone desires a perfect, all-encompassing Dao Path, but that's like a middle school student arrogantly claiming they want to establish a unified theory, to unify quantum mechanics and relativity.

It's very difficult.

It could even be described as 'impossible'.

"I'm not trying to create a replicable, complete Dao Path from Subordinate Ninth Rank to rank one."

"I'm just choosing my own path when I have a choice. As for what lies ahead, I'll deal with it when I encounter it," Li Qi said relaxedly.

Yes, that's exactly what Li Qi was thinking.

The Dao Path is your own, so isn't it perfectly normal to walk your own path? Why insist on following the 'orthodox' path?

After listening, Shen Shuibi remained silent for a while.

Then she said, "You and that Great Shaman... truly are master and disciple. Although you are not as flamboyant as him, your inner qualities are exactly the same."

That Great Shaman, Zhu Fengdan, and Li Qi made the same choice as him; they were all heretics.

"However... I will stay by your side," Shen Shuibi said softly.

"I've never doubted that." Li Qi chuckled and squeezed Shen Shuibi's hand.

However, before Shen Shuibi could react, he immediately changed the subject.

"Alright, let's not talk about my stuff anymore, let's get down to business. Look at these two things." Li Qi changed the subject, threw the empty glass into the trash can, took out his terminal, and displayed two tickets.

"Regarding what we talked about last time, about making money to pay off the debts of Mount Luofu, thanks to luck, things are starting to look promising."

Shen Shuibi immediately came over, and it was clear that she cared a lot about it.

She looked at Li Qi's ticket. "What's this?"

"The tourist tickets for Douxiu Six Stars, for self-driving tours, are what a fortune teller calculated as 'the most needed thing right now' for me," Li Qi said. "I searched it up, Douxiu Six Stars is close to a wild world cluster, not particularly prosperous, but not barren either."

"At the very center of that world cluster is a Fourth-Rank World. As the leader of that world cluster, it controls the world cluster, making it waver between the Tang Kingdom, the East Sea, and the Southeast Demon Race. However, it has not yet taken sides. As a world on the edge of the war zone, it is convenient for us to take action."

"You've still decided to plunder?" Shen Shuibi gripped Li Qi's hand, her tone becoming more serious.

"How could that be? Neither you nor I could do such a thing. Besides, plundering is too slow. Even Human Path wouldn't stoop to using such a method. Besides, wasn't it already decided?" Li Qi smiled, reassuring Shen Shuibi.

The method had already been decided long ago.

"We need to establish an organization outside our territory, but we need a name. I was thinking of having you join the army in the Tang Kingdom... but now I think it's unnecessary. Just use my name."

"Yours?" Shen Shuibi, somewhat puzzled.

What were Li Qi's titles?

To put it bluntly, he's just an unknown nobody.

It has potential, but it hasn't been realized yet.

"That's the name we're using." Li Qi took out a talisman made of bamboo.

This thing was given to Li Qi by Dapeng, who said it was something Zhu Fengdan gave him. (See Chapter 247 for details)

Li Qi had spent a lot of time privately pondering what this thing was good for.

He tried various methods, but found that the thing had no practical use except that the marks on it were particularly obvious.

What marks are particularly noticeable?

Of course, it's Zhu Fengdan's personal mark.

After pondering for a long time, Li Qi realized that this thing... should be a business card.

The teacher must have thought of this a long time ago.

Just how much does a third-rank expert know?

The great shaman who led me to the seismograph must have known that the seismograph could help me.

Now, the teacher gave him a business card early on, which can also help him.

Clearly, they had all anticipated this, and were just waiting for Li Qi to figure it out himself.

If Li Qi himself can't figure it out, then they'll probably pretend this never happened, but how many such foreshadowings are there around him?

On the other side, Shen Shuibi looked at the business card and immediately recognized it.

"This is the aura of Great Shaman. Wait, are you going to use this name to establish a trading company outside the region?" Shen Shuibi immediately realized what Li Qi meant.

"It's not just a trading company; we can create an integrated production organization that combines mining, processing, sales, and leasing. That way, we can make money faster." Li Qi found a bench by the roadside, sat down, and began to explain his idea.

"There are many similar organizations outside the region. Most of them use similar methods to extract resources and then hand them over to larger organizations for processing."

"Wouldn't that create competition? Is it feasible?" Shen Shuibi asked with some concern.

There is definitely competition, not with the local natives, but with these forces from all over the world, unless you go to a truly uninhabited place as a pioneer, but that would be too slow.

Li Qi nodded. "That's what I was worried about before, so I didn't dare to go directly. I was going to find an opportunity in the Imperial Academy and try to get involved through the connections there."

"However, now we have a second option. With this, we might not need to go to the Imperial Academy to do this. Instead, we can use my teacher's name to cause trouble outside the region."

"If we establish a foothold outside the region first, and I can expand my network at the Imperial Academy, things might go more smoothly. Even if it doesn't work out, it won't affect our plans to go to the Imperial Academy later."

After Li Qi finished speaking, he looked at Shen Shuibi, waiting for her reaction.

Shen Shuibi also fell into deep thought.

After a while, she looked up and said, "The current plans are just plans. We should go and see the actual situation. Anyway, we have to do this eventually."

"Okay." Li Qi nodded, then said, "Shall we set off now?"

Actually, he did have some ulterior motives.

They said they were going to take a closer look.

But actually, it could be considered... a trip, right?

It was merely for the purpose of investigation.

"Okay, let's go." Shen Shuibi nodded.

Now that the matter was settled, the two of them didn't delay and set off immediately.

They boarded the Earth Flow Chariot again and sped off towards the 'Golden Platform' in Chang'an.

Golden Platform was a transportation hub in Chang'an; anyone wishing to travel outside the region had to pass through its facilities.

Fortunately, it's not far from Golden Platform.

The two walked hand in hand, chatting and laughing all the way, and soon arrived at Golden Platform.

Only when you come here can you understand why it's called 'Golden Platform'.

Because it truly is a Golden Platform, a thousand feet high, with an ingenious and exquisite structure, a masterpiece of craftsmanship, its light shining across the rocky shore, its Star Gate gleaming brightly.

It is decorated with a star map, marking the movement of the sun and moon, and the positions of the five celestial bodies.

The Changming ones are large world groups, numbering 124.

Those that can be named are the medium to large-scale world groups, numbering three hundred and twenty.

The stars, that is, the medium-sized world cluster, number two thousand five hundred.

Microstars, or small world groups, number approximately 11,520.

There are also 283 Star Official fields, which are divided into four directions, each with seven stars, and their rulers are the Twenty-Eight Mansions.

The place Li Qi and Shen Shuibi were going to was 'Douxiu Six', which is the sixth star field in the southern sky of the Twenty-Eight Mansions. It is a small world group with about 90,000 worlds.

Of course, the worlds mentioned here refer entirely to those that have reached the highest level. Worlds that do not reach the highest level are generally not included. Such small worlds are like debris floating in a galaxy, and no one would care about them.

As long as you confirm with the terminal on the Golden Platform, and then consume your 'credentials' or pay silver, you can quickly reach your destination.

"This is the power of the Human Path Center..." Li Qi exclaimed, gazing at the magnificent building and the sea of people on it.

In this central realm of all worlds, simply being born here already surpasses countless others.