Mathematics

Biodata

Power Progression

System Role & Mechanics

Level cap authority

Mathematics is the system’s governing core science: its level limits how far Physics, Biochemistry, Engineering, Materials Science, Energy Science, and Information Science can advance. Lu Zhou must raise Mathematics before continuing to level capped disciplines such as Physics. 2 181 824

Knowledge access

The system evaluates books through a personal “value coefficient” that changes with Lu Zhou’s mathematical level and mastery. A difficult work may gain value as his foundation improves, rather than retaining a fixed academic rating. 4 6

• Higher levels unlock deeper access to the system database. 27 239
• Accessing stored proof methods can still require points and a sufficient Mathematics level; the Beal Conjecture method, for example, requires LV2 and 5,000 points. 27
• The system does not provide open-ended guidance: Lu Zhou must identify where a problem lies before it can assist, and some questions may be inaccessible because of level or point requirements. 9 122

Research capability

Mathematics levels enhance Lu Zhou’s capacity for original work rather than simply adding information to his memory. He compares the effect to shortening the normal research time for major problems by orders of magnitude as his level rises. 75

• LV1 allows him to recognize inspirations in material he previously could not meaningfully process. 75
• At higher levels, mathematical writing and problem solving become markedly more fluent, as seen while drafting Balancing Problems in Hilbert Spaces. 139
• After LV9, increased mental endurance accompanies the upgrade, allowing him to recover from intense mathematical strain rather than collapse under it. 1026
• At LV10, even highly abstract logic becomes as clear to him as writing on paper; nevertheless, Lu Zhou deliberately avoids solving every problem himself so later mathematicians retain meaningful work. 1128

Mathematical Role in the Story

Landmark Results

Relationships

• Lu Zhou — Mathematics begins as his reassigned major and becomes his chosen lifelong field after he develops a genuine interest in research. 2 629 823
• Black Technology System — tracks Mathematics as a core-science attribute, grants XP for mathematical tasks, and restricts other disciplines according to its level. 2 239 1113
• Physics — Mathematics provides the language and theoretical machinery for Lu Zhou’s work beyond the Standard Model, including the Yang–Mills and Z-particle research. 627 1150
• Other Core Sciences — their maximum attainable levels remain dependent on Mathematics, making it the required first path toward the system’s “Future Era.” 181 824
• Future mathematicians — Lu Zhou views Mathematics as a continuing discipline rather than a collection of problems for one person to finish; he intentionally leaves new conjectures and open directions for others. 1111 1128

Philosophy and Significance

• Mathematics is treated as both pure inquiry and a practical tool: it can model real-world problems, support other sciences, and transform technology beyond the “ivory tower” of Number Theory. 24 259 1330
• Lu Zhou teaches that Number Theory may appear “old” or “meaningless,” yet it contains foundational treasures whose value can emerge unexpectedly. 579
• The Riemann Hypothesis is described as a bridge between algebra and geometry; its proof is presented as opening a path toward their eventual unification. 1026
• The Grand Unified Theory reframes Mathematics as an expandable framework in which solving old problems produces new ones rather than ending the discipline. 1111
• Mathematics is ultimately characterized as the universal language of the universe: unlike customs or material objects, it provides a common basis through which civilizations could communicate. 1160 1162