Chapter 196: Tao Becomes One and the Big Bang
Totipotent stem cells are the most amazing cells in the human development process. They can differentiate and develop into cells of various tissues and organs and have unlimited differentiation potential.
After totipotent stem cells come sub-totipotent stem cells → pluripotent stem cells → multipotent stem cells → multipotent stem cells → adult stem cells. The fertilized egg we are familiar with is the most initial totipotent stem cell.
Starting from the fertilized egg, the embryo gradually splits, then differentiates into organs and tissues, and after a long gestation, it finally develops into a complete human body.
The whole process is just like the theory of the origin of the universe described in Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching: "Tao gives birth to one, one gives birth to two, two gives birth to three, and three gives birth to all things."
You know, Chen Jue had already known that there was a cellular universe inhabited by countless gods in his body through the enhanced [inner vision] of the [Tongyoudongwei] state.
The initial state of these cellular universes is the human fertilized egg.
The entire process from the fertilized egg to the adult is actually very similar to the Big Bang theory currently studied by scientists.
The Big Bang theory holds that the universe evolved from an extremely dense and hot primordial state a finite time ago, and through continuous expansion reached its current state filled with various galaxies, planets, etc.
If the initial point of the universe is regarded as a fertilized egg, then the universe began to expand and evolve from the first division of the fertilized egg. The whole process is highly consistent with the body cell universe seen by Chen Jue's [inner vision] in some places.
Even the creator were born from a similar initial state.
The "Sanwu Calendar" records that "the heaven and earth were in chaos like an egg, and Pangu was born in it."
The "Five-Moon Calendar" also mentioned: "The distribution of primordial energy is the gestation of harmony, which is the formation of human beings, and Pangu was the first to be born."
In the impression of ordinary people, Pangu is a creator god holding a giant axe and creating the world. However, in Chen Jue's imagination, it is the same as the scene when the first omnipotent stem cell in the human body, that is, the fertilized egg, divides.
Pangu split the chaotic egg with one axe, just like the first totipotent stem cell began to divide, and then slowly divided and differentiated into a complete person, which is the state of the cellular universe that Chen Jue can now see through [inner vision].
Taoism calls Pangu "Yuanshi Tianwang" and reveres him as the supreme god of Taoism. It is also very appropriate for Chen Jue to understand that he is a god living in the body.
Isn’t the first omnipotent stem cell, that is, the fertilized egg, the “origin” of the cellular universe, just like the chaotic egg?
As for the radiant energy of "innate qi", as Taoist classics call it, it is the basic element that constitutes all things in the universe, and it is also the basic element that constitutes the "body universe".
It is the biological weak electricity emitted from the division and differentiation of stem cells in the fetal state, which causes the magnetic field fluctuation of a specific frequency. Just like the spiritual magnetic field sensed by Chen Jue, it can be roughly explained from the perspective of modern science.
After the fetus is born and becomes a child and an adult, this totipotent stem cell will slowly evolve into adult stem cells and no longer have the ability to differentiate infinitely as in its initial state.
It was just like the scene when Chen Jue first met Wang Biao’s two children. After the fetus was born, it was not contaminated by the worldly turbidity, and the innate nature no longer existed, which was the result of the disappearance of the totipotent stem cells in the body.
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After figuring out the principle of the birth of this "innate qi" in the human body, Chen Jue felt that his mood became extremely happy, just like an elementary school student who relied on his own ability to solve the problem written on the blackboard by the teacher in class.
Although Chen Jue is already a true saint in the world and has a strong desire to explore and seek knowledge, his seven emotions and six desires are still there. He is still a human being and naturally knows how to make himself happy.
After helping the villager couple change the spare tire, Chen Jue parked the car and strode away amid their surprised looks and constant thanks.
As for lifting a small car with bare hands, some of the strongest people in the world can do it.
But Chen Jue just lifted the car with one hand, and it didn't look like he was putting much effort in it. This was naturally an extremely surprising thing in the eyes of two ordinary people, as if their world view and outlook on life had been impacted.
However, for the principle of the generation of "Innate Qi" that Chen Jue had just understood during the brainstorming session, this kind of showing off in front of others was a trivial matter.
Chen Jue’s highest pursuit now is to explore the mysteries of the human body and the universe and solve the doubts that were previously incomprehensible.
“If all the cells in the body are trained to return to the state of omnipotent stem cells, and then their differentiation direction is controlled, will they be able to grow three heads and six arms, wings on the back, and so on, as seen in the images of gods and Buddhas?” Chen Jue’s thoughts jumped a little, and he felt that he understood a little bit why the gods enshrined in temples and Taoist temples had such strange shapes.
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After that , he spent several more days traveling eastward from Hangu Pass to Yinling City, walking thousands of miles and practicing martial arts as he went. He improved the [Wudang Light Kung Fu Outline] that Chen Jue had just synthesized to the perfection level of Lv6.
This skill combines the three techniques of [Flying over the Eaves and Walking on the Walls] + [Piercing Through Flowers and Catching Butterflies] + [Night Walking Skills]. From the moment of completion, a new state is awakened: [God of Speed]
【The Speedy Traveler】: Travel a thousand miles a day and eight hundred miles a night.
Status level: Level 5
Status description: Can greatly improve the character's agility, evasion, and endurance while moving, regardless of day or night.
As for the [Sleeping Dragon Pill Technique], Chen Jue had upgraded it to Lv5 perfection during his practice during sleep in the past few nights, awakening an active state of [Sleeping Dragon].
[Zhelongmian]: Sleeping in the dark in the sky, without cold or heat, and without years. Peng Zu lived for 800 years, but it was not as long as Chen Tuan's sleep.
Status level: Level 8
Status description: Activating this status can allow the body to quickly enter a deep sleep state, and the length of sleep time can be adjusted according to the physical condition.
In addition, while walking and practicing, Chen Jue's free attribute points also grew very quickly, and after a few days, they had accumulated to 0.67.
Chen Jue took a look at the numerous skills in the skill column, thinking that it would be simpler and more comfortable to look at in the future, so he first merged the perfect [Shaolin Paida Kung Fu] + [Horizontal Training Thirteen Taibao] into a new [Shaolin Bronze Man Kung Fu Lv4], which consumed a total of 0.4 free attributes.
As for the other two newly synthesized [Golden Bell Body] and [Iron Shirt], Chen Jue took the time to practice them on the way. With the blessing of [Golden Bell Body] and [Iron Shirt Body], these two skills contained several skills of the same name, and their efficiency was improved very quickly. By the time they arrived in Yinling City, Chen Jue had already practiced them to Level 5.
"You haven't reached level 5 yet?"
"It seems that the upper limits of these two hard skills have been raised a lot. The integration of so many skills with the same name is finally somewhat unusual." Chen Jue touched his skin and muscles. After several days of training, his skin has become more delicate and firm.
By observing the skin cells through [internal vision], Chen Jue discovered that the skin tissue on the surface of the body became tougher with the help of the three new hard skills, and the bones and muscles in the body were also getting stronger.
The most intuitive thing is that the physique and strength have increased significantly . I took a look at the attribute panel:
Name: Chen Jue
Age: 27
Lifespan: 283 (+1)
Strength: 4.68 (+0.16)
Agility: 4.09 (+0.11)
Constitution: 5.68 (+0.18)
Intelligence: 2.21 (+0.21)
Free attribute points: 0.27
Character evaluation: True Saint
Skills : Slightly... Newly added [Shaolin Bronze Man Skill Lv4]
Self-created skills: Slightly... Newly added [Spirit Refining and Longevity Method]
Status bonus: Slightly... Newly added [Speedy Walker (Level 5)] [Dragon Sleeping (Level 8)]
Status bonus (???): [Unknown blockade]
After taking a look at the improvement of the attribute panel, Chen Dezhong was very happy about the obvious improvement in physical fitness. However, after looking at the last column of [Unknown Blockade], Chen Dezhong couldn't help but complain: "They are all true saints in the world, but they still can't be analyzed?"
"What kind of blockade is this? Some hint would be helpful!"
