"The most unique thing is that 30% of its Origin Power has been taken up, and it can't be dispersed Reconstruction. Apart from that..."
Shen Heng pondered for a moment, then continued:
"That means not only is the use of Origin Power smoother, but it can also absorb Origin Power autonomously."
"Your Configuration can absorb Origin Power on its own?"
Li Daoyi's cloudy eyes brightened slightly as he looked at Shen Heng's abdomen, as if he could see through his body to the constantly changing Configuration inside.
"Yes, it emits a wave that spontaneously absorbs external Origin Power. Of course, the absorption speed is much slower than when it breathes in and out," Shen Heng nodded in confirmation.
Having said that, he looked at Li Daoyi and asked:
"Is this related to consuming 30% of the Origin Power?"
Li Daoyi clicked his tongue, seemingly still marveling at Shen Heng's Configuration to absorb Origin Power.
"Perhaps it's related; it's precisely because this function needs to be guaranteed that 30% of the Origin Power is used. Perhaps it's unrelated; it's a function inherent to your Configuration."
Shen Heng recalled the order in which the Configuration.
First, a closed loop is created; then, it begins to gather the surrounding Origin Power; and finally, it autonomously absorbs the Origin Power from the outside world.
If we look at it in this order...
"It should be the second one, because the existence of this closed loop itself is what gives it this function," Shen Heng said.
"Is that so?" Li Daoyi stroked his beard thoughtfully, "That seems quite reasonable. After all, your Configuration might touch upon the level of 'Tao,' so it's normal for it to have some unique characteristics."
After saying that, he frowned and pondered for a while, then muttered to himself with a hint of confusion:
"If the Configuration can be adjusted, could some unique features be created through further adjustments?"
"If possible, would the ability to consume Origin Power and be indestructible be considered a characteristic?"
"If it's possible, does that mean that once the characteristics are generated, they can't be adjusted anymore, and it will end up like Shen Heng's current state?"
"Does this mean that Shen Heng's Configuration is actually the ultimate pursuit of everyone's Configuration?"
Li Daoyi's voice grew softer and softer, while his brows furrowed deeper and deeper.
Shen Heng's Configuration has severely challenged the Great Xia's understanding of Configuration to date.
He tried to find experience elsewhere, but found that all experience, like his own, was gradually improving.
After a long while, Li Daoyi heavy sigh.
"We're still in the process of figuring things out..."
Seeing that Li Daoyi had finished thinking, Shen Heng asked, "Adjustments?"
He keenly realized that the adjustment Li Daoyi had just mentioned was not the same as what he had previously known—dismantling the original Configuration and then Reconstruction.
Li Daoyi turned his gaze to Shen Heng.
"You've only been at Fourth Tier for a few months, so the effects aren't very noticeable yet."
"Once you advance in rank, or gain a greater control over Origin Power, you'll clearly feel some subtle inconsistencies when using Origin Power through Configuration."
"This subtle imbalance will make you consciously start fine-tuning your Configuration to better suit your Origin Power usage."
"This is mainly reflected in three aspects: the efficiency of Origin Power utilization, the efficiency of Origin Power absorption, and the efficiency of Origin Power output."
Different Configuration all possess these three aspects; the only difference is which aspect is stronger and which is weaker.
"But in short, everything can be adjusted and gradually improved through continuous use."
Shen Heng nodded slowly, and roughly understood.
Simply put, when you first break through to the Fourth Tier, the Configuration is just a rough draft based on your ideas.
Like a vortex, in its Configuration, the driving Origin Power simply converges in the general direction, then rotates, and eventually takes this shape.
However, they cannot, and have no way to, precisely control every branch of Origin Power.
This Configuration is the crudest Configuration and is naturally the least efficient in all aspects.
However, the impact isn't too significant, since everyone is doing the same thing.
First, a rough Configuration is formed, and then the efficiency of this Configuration in various aspects is improved through continuous adjustments.
"Alright, are you finished eating? If you're done, we're leaving!" Li Daoyi stood up.
"Wait, the one I called for hasn't come up yet," Shen Heng stopped him.
"Huh? When did you call me that?"
"While you were thinking about something just now."
As they were talking, Boss Wang, wearing an apron, came over again with a tray and placed the meat pies and other food that Shen Heng and Le Gu Nan had just eaten on the table.
Seeing Li Daoyi chuckled and sat down again.
"You're not so bad, you still have some conscience!"
"By the way, Daoist Master, where did you say you were going?" Shen Heng picked up his half-finished soy milk and took a sip.
"After you hear my Daoist version of the speculation, I'll take you to hear the scientific version." Li Daoyi's lips were stained with the grease from the meat pie.
"Science... education version?"
"Yeah, I'm just taking you to the Research Department to see Yan Yu, and to get your Configuration tested for various metrics," Li Daoyi.
Shen Heng nodded slightly, then asked:
Tomorrow's meeting is to prepare for...
One hour later.
Inside the building housing the Research Department in the park.
Shen Heng leaned against a simple testing bed, while a short-haired man of about 28 or 29 years old, wearing a white lab coat, placed his hand on his abdomen.
Beside the two, Le Gu Nan stood quietly, while Li Daoyi looked with great interest at the various glittering precision instruments in the room, clicking his tongue in amazement.
Shen Heng looked at the man who had placed his hand on his abdomen.
Yan Yu, his instructor for theoretical classes during the training camp, the professor Le Gu Nan is currently following, and the head of the Research Department, has awakened a brain-related ability.
This is Shen Heng's current understanding of Instructor Yan.
Under his gaze, Yan Yu's expression, just like Li Daoyi's before, changed from normal to solemn, and then to frowning.
A moment later, Yan Yu opened his eyes, but his hand did not move away.
How did you come up with this Configuration?
"That's roughly it..."
Shen Heng recounted the process once again.
Yan Yu listened to his explanation, his brows furrowed in thought.
"Well, have you figured out anything?" Li Daoyi turned his gaze back from the side after hearing the conversation.
Le Gu Nan also cast an inquiring glance.
Yan Yu did not answer directly, but looked at the group and asked in return:
Have you ever heard of a theory called " String Theory "?
" String Theory?" Shen Heng was slightly taken aback. He seemed to have glimpsed this name in a popular science book, but he only had an impression of the name.
Li Daoyi raised his white eyebrows, indicating that he had never heard of it.
The only two people who knew a little about Le Gu Nan were limited by their abilities, which were unrelated to their brains, and their knowledge was only superficial.
Under the watchful eyes of the three, Yan Yu said:
" String Theory is a cutting-edge theory that attempts to unify the entire universe using a theoretical framework..."