Volume 16: The Wheel of Reincarnation Chapter 49: As Long as You’re Alive (Part 2)
The elder thought again of the various strange behaviors displayed by these players, and felt that these creatures were truly extremely mysterious.
Even though they didn't give any reward, they would get some contact in the void and become very happy. It was as if they had paid something, and they would discuss privately about who gave the most rewards.
But in fact, they really didn't give anything, it was just the players themselves who were taking action, but it was this mode of action that allowed them to get feedback in the void. This ability to create something out of nothing really amazed the monks who stayed behind. Specifically for these active and studious players, Shangqing Sect actually arranged some small traps and puzzles, which obviously also got feedback. Even some players' auras became stronger.
It's really an incredible sight.
It's as if they got what they thought they were supposed to get.
"These players are truly amazing. Their behavior is completely strange and irrational, and they don't care about the life and death of the entire world. However, they are very respectful to us. Everyone can see their dissatisfaction, but they still don't care about it, and even think that some torture is justified. They are really excellent servants."
Yes, the definition of Shangqing Sect is servants. A group of good servants who will do whatever you tell them to do, even if it means they will die . Moreover, these servants will become stronger because of some of your actions, or they can simply become stronger through their own imagination.
The existence of this kind of creature makes the elders wonder if there is something wrong with the way of heaven.
However, when he saw the lively players sweeping the toilets and waste, he felt that it was a good idea for these people to stay.
"After all, they are related to the progress of our first research sequence. You can also use the players in it to do some experiments. As long as you tell them and they agree, they will cooperate with you in any type of experiment. And if you can confirm the immortality of players across worlds, our progress will be greatly advanced. Thank you for the news."
"Nothing, nothing. This is as it should be. But excuse me, what is the first research sequence?"
After they exchanged a few words, the elder keenly sensed the truly valuable words in it and asked with a hint of curiosity.
He was not sure if he could get any answer, because this kind of question was obviously confidential to a certain extent. But he was sure that he would not be angry, because people of this level would not say nonsense. Although the elder was obsessed with cultivating immortals, it was obvious that he was not a fool.
After this kind of exclusive words came out, it was obvious that they were speaking for others to hear. There were only two of them present, so wouldn't it be a waste of such a good hint if they didn't ask? As expected by the elder, after a few blunt excuses, this girl, who looked only fourteen years old, but who knew how old she was, sighed and glanced at the elder who was waiting for an answer with a subtle look.
"The First Research Sequence... in simple terms, it's the First Cause."
"The First Cause?"
"Yes, this is the university's top research project. Even the new world is just a secondary one. We are studying and thinking about where our world came from. We have also received many interesting speculations and ideas from players, and we are constantly putting them into experiments."
Bo Xun paused and continued:
“To put it simply, we doubt how our world came into being. Is our consciousness real? We are sentient beings who use our senses to touch the world around us. However, there is a very wonderful description from the players, which fits our concerns exactly . That is, if our intellect and feelings are simulated in a device from beginning to end, then is the world we live in real? We are considering whether our universe is real.”
"…This is a question between him and me."
"Does your world have similar research subjects?"
"Rather than saying it's a research subject, it's better to say that the first step for an immortal is to see through the initial stage of the question between him and me."
The elder stroked his beard, pondered for a moment, and continued:
"What exactly is 'I' ? Is 'I' real? This whole question is the basis for becoming an immortal. People with weak willpower will be transformed into the Dao in the question of self and others, without a trace left. However, all the completed questions of self and others are based on oneself. The 'self and others' question that you are studying, which is based on the outside world and is determined by the outside world, has never existed. After all, the outside world is hell, and we have no way of knowing it."
"Really? Don't you have any research on this? But that's true. After all, it's hard to refer to. So the existence of players is very precious. They can examine this issue from a higher perspective."
"Indeed..."
Although the elders were not the strongest among the Shangqing Sect, they were not cowards either. After thinking about it for a while, they figured out the clues inside.
Players can be resurrected across worlds, and so can players go online. So no matter how you say it or how you deny it, the position of the players is definitely higher than their current position. So it is completely feasible to question or complete the first cause through players - but first you have to distinguish their nonsense.
Thinking back to the data sent from the other world, the elder felt his nose twisted. What do you mean everyone is just data on the server? Isn't this a joke?
"Time is almost up. The next contact will be in three days... But you can pay attention to the explosions or annihilation phenomena in your world or the edge world."
The image of Poxun became a little blurry, as if it was running out of energy. After thinking for a while, the young-looking girl said directly:
"If you find a place where the entire population has been wiped out in a massive explosion, or where there is a similar memetic infection, please send your best search and rescue personnel there. You may find something unexpected. Li Lin's experience is often accompanied by such explosions and flames, so this time is probably no exception. In short, as long as no one dies, it's fine."
"……ah?"
"See you later, then."
Po Xun waved his hand at the bewildered elder, and the connection was disconnected instantly, leaving the elder standing there in a daze.
What do you mean as long as he's not dead, don't you care too much about your leader?
Is this the treatment a leader deserves ?
The elder couldn't help but wonder with some doubts, but still gave the order and prepared to look for the inexplicable explosions and death rays in the three realms.
