Sustainable Exhaustion of the Pond
The exact origin of the saying "Heaven Stealing Technique" is difficult to verify, but it is not uncommon in various novels. In essence, it is a cultivation method that involves pushing oneself to the brink of death.
For example, sitting on the edge of a cliff and meditating in the face of strong winds, or practicing light-body skills hundreds of meters above the ground, are all ways to stimulate human potential through danger.
The method of Heaven Stealing Technique attached to this technique is equally extreme, so extreme that it's somewhat frightening.
"Although I don't know what this so-called True Qi is, this kind of pressure-accelerated breakthrough method, if you're not careful, you'll explode, right?" Even though he had no understanding of cultivation at all, based on his basic physics knowledge, Needle Stab felt that this technique was too dangerous.
But the detective shook his head and said:
"That's why I said this is a very suitable method of spiritual practice for reality. Don't forget what the biggest constraint is in the Real World."
"Fated Death!" Upon hearing the detective's words, Needle Stab, as if struck by a laser sniper rifle, immediately realized that the Fated Death that seals off everything in the Real World is actually a complete boost to the technique of Heaven Stealing Technique!
Because Heaven Stealing Technique is so extreme, it results in only two possibilities: life and death. There is no possibility of disability or other such situations. In other words, under the influence of Fated Death, even if everyone in reality Heaven Stealing Technique, they would never fail. They would only be pushed to their limits under high pressure and successfully advance.
Even if everyone is just practicing ordinary cultivation at the beginning, as long as one or two Seeker of the Way attempt to Heaven Stealing Technique, they will definitely succeed. And after they succeed, they will lead more people to succeed.
As people notice that the death rate from Heaven Stealing Technique is far lower than expected, more and more people will use this method.
Conversely, if one were to actually die from Heaven Stealing Technique, it might not be such a bad thing, as it would at least prove that Fated Death can be broken.
"That's right, this is indeed a very suitable method of cultivation in reality... But can one cultivate in the Dream World?"
Qing Jin stroked his chin, pondering the possibility of cultivating in a dream world where resurrection was possible, but the detective shook his head.
"Although I haven't tried it, I don't think it will work. After all, the full name of this Qi Refining is Refining Essence into Qi. How can you Refining Essence into Qi into qi in a dream where even eating isn't a necessity? Besides, do you think we have physical bodies in dreams?"
"That's true, but judging from the looks of it, quite a few people will probably try it. Let's just wait and see the results."
Qing Jin glanced at the rapidly increasing barrage of comments on the live stream explaining cultivation on his phone and couldn't help but grin. In any case, he should be able to access information about cultivation after he wakes up tomorrow.
In contrast, Snake Pupil's expression was rather unpleasant. As a working stiff, she knew herself very well. With her lifestyle of wanting to do nothing but work and sleep every day, she guessed that no one would even bother to chat with her.
If this were Dream World, it wouldn't be so bad, but the technology in reality is just too backward. We can't even use Weibo or Short Video to stay informed about current events, let alone television and newspapers...
A typical office worker who collapses into bed after get off work doesn't have such refined hobbies.
"No! We can't do this!" Snake Pupil gritted his teeth and said directly:
"Qing Jin, I need to go to the Provincial Branch soon."
"Of course, even if you hadn't said anything, I would have taken you." Qing Jin shrugged.
"That's the gist of the phone call just now. They wanted everyone here to have a mental boost of 'Effort Cultivation.' The detective has already made contact, so let him keep an eye on things for now, and we'll have him finish the rest when we get back."
"It's the same at headquarters, but information spreads slowly in reality, and the authorities will definitely block it, so the chances of contact are slim. According to headquarters, they'll probably first hint at going to your area, on a business trip or vacation, and then hint at cultivation once you arrive." Needle Stab's words surprised the group slightly, and the detective said even more directly:
"Isn't this a bit too radical for headquarters?"
"There's no way around it. The concept of Fated Death looms over reality. No matter how hard the Dream World tries, everything is ultimately predetermined. Now that we have a chance to break free from the shackles of 'fate,' we're definitely going all in. Of course, those inheritors won't be touched, at least not until there's a preliminary result."
The tone of Needle Stab voice was calm, but the meaning behind his words was somewhat heavy.
Although the phrase "destiny" sounds rather romantic, for these Dream Guardian, it is a particularly oppressive feeling.
No one wants to be a puppet on a string in a script, especially since the Dream World has already shown them a future that unfolds naturally.
Even if Corrupted Creatures exist, no one who has lived in a high-tech world like a dream will like the dull and boring real world. Once you get used to the convenience of mobile phones, the internet, and other tools, everything in reality will feel uncomfortable.
Even if you don't remember the scenes in your dream when you wake up in reality, that awkward and uncomfortable feeling will still appear from time to time in the form of déjà vu.
The desire to escape Fated Death, to break free from the arrangements of fate, is a thought shared by the vast majority of people in this world, including those who cannot even remember the existence of Fated Death, and who also resist the dull and backward life in reality. Or rather, it is precisely because ordinary people cannot remember extraordinary memories that they are even less likely to consider the risks brought about by corruption.
"Tsk tsk, to have condensed the 'immortal' Tag in just one night, whoever came up with the idea of Dream World is a fucking genius!"
In the Real World, quietly sensing the knowledge flowing in from all directions, Feng Xue revealed a slightly arrogant smile.
He initially thought the advantages of the Dream World lay only in its secrecy, security, and the unbroken lineage brought by immortality. But it wasn't until this massive amount of [consciousness] surged forth from each sleeping person that he truly realized the real key lay here—
These people still provide a great deal of [consciousness] in their dreams, and far more than in reality!
After all, in reality, the level of stimulation a person can withstand is limited. Things like the rampaging, killing, looting, and other heinous acts of animal husbandry and torture that occur in Infinite City could ultimately lead to the death of the person involved.
But in dreams, no matter how tormenting or exciting, it's all just a dream. When you wake up, nothing remains. Even if you're subjected to slow slicing, once you wake up, your memories are refreshed, and the pain is purified. Although the refreshed memories aren't sustainable, isn't the act of squeezing every death to its limit a form of sustainable, destructive exploitation?