Volume 3 Chapter 176: Immortal Civilization and Technological Civilization
"Is this really an interstellar civilization with highly developed technology? Why are there so many people obsessed with cultivating immortals?" Nanzhu walked on the street holding Lin Xu's arm, looking at the various advertisements related to cultivating immortals around him, and said curiously.
"The problem is, so far, we haven't found any Taoist temple that claims to be able to help students cultivate immortality and can really do it." Lu Yao, an old fellow who has practiced for thousands of years, is the most authoritative person on this matter.
“But cultivation is something that is meant only to increase the proficiency in controlling nanorobots.” Mu Xiyue didn’t quite understand Lu Yao’s way of cultivation.
“You clansmen who are born with intermediate authority, please stop comparing yourself to ordinary people like us who can only practice a little bit at a time, okay?” Lu Yao felt a little unhappy when she said this. After all, although she was a genius back then, she also practiced hard for a long time.
"Aren't you also a member of the clan now?" Mu Xiyue looked at Lu Yao, not understanding which side she was on.
"At least I'm not born into a clan." Lu Yao suddenly realized that she seemed to have no right to complain about her clan.
Because she is too.
However, just as a few people were walking down the street, discussing this civilization which obviously had a highly technological civilization, but was extremely fanatical about cultivation, with gyms everywhere on the streets.
The crowd densely packed around a stage facing the street ahead suddenly burst into cheers.
Lin Xu and his companions also stopped and looked over curiously.
A game was going on on the stage.
Several college students majoring in mechanics are performing mechanical maintenance.
Just looking at the way those college students were repairing the machinery, the expressions of Lin Xu and the others became a little strange.
Because they do not use various tools for maintenance, nor do they use equipment such as CNC machine tools for maintenance.
Instead, he stared at some broken parts with a serious expression and controlled the ubiquitous nanorobots to repair these devices.
Some people repair it quickly but it is a bit rough, while others repair it slowly but the workmanship is fine.
Soon, several college students finished the repairs, and the judges came forward to comment.
"Is this mechanical maintenance? Using nanorobots for maintenance?" Nanzhu's eyes widened.
"I suddenly have a bad feeling." Lu Yao's expression was solemn.
"What premonition?" Nanzhu asked.
"Their current technological level is so advanced, could it be developed relying on the technical black box of nanorobots?" Lu Yao hesitated for a moment, but still expressed her opinion.
"What you mean is that many devices are made using nanorobots, but you know the results but not the reasons." Nanzhu understood what Lu Yao meant.
"Who knows?" Lu Yao said uncertainly.
"The way they use nanorobots is much better than simply using them as a force. At least they know how to use nanorobots to develop productivity." Lin Xu expressed his appreciation for this civilization.
Afterwards, several people watched the entire game, and after the game, they followed the college students from a distance and came to their campus together.
Because Lin Xu wanted to see what the education method in this world was like.
I walked through classrooms of various majors and listened to some lectures from afar.
The mechanic profession teaches us how to use the ubiquitous spiritual particles to repair machinery.
For example, what kind of arrangement and combination of spiritual particles can produce what kind of effect, such as detecting mechanical failures or performing targeted repairs on various parts.
Overclockers are professionally talking about how to use spiritual particles to overclock computer chips, making the chips produce ten or a hundred times more computing power.
Electronics experts are talking about how to use spiritual particles to etch chips and produce nano-scale computer chips.
As they listened, they understood more and more about the situation of this civilization.
"In other words, the development of this civilization has relied on nanorobots from beginning to end? Even chips are produced by nanorobots. If the nanorobots suddenly disappear one day, this civilization will be doomed." Lu Yao sighed.
"There is no need to be so pessimistic. The so-called science is more of a method, a way to look at the world and understand the world! Although they are using nanorobots to understand the world and transform the world, no matter what tools are used to understand and transform the world, they are still understanding and transforming the world. As long as you keep going, you will always find a path of your own." Lin Xu has a different opinion on this.
It is just like how humans once understood and transformed the world, relying on bronze tools at first, then iron tools, and later on more tools.
The only problem is that the nanobots are too powerful.
This makes this civilization overly dependent on nanorobots.
Any way you want to transform the world can be achieved through nanorobots. This excessive comfort may not necessarily be a good thing for a civilization.
"Lord Lin Xu, there seems to be a debate going on up ahead. Do you want to go and take a look?" Nanzhu's sharp eyes heard the voice coming from a large classroom not far away.
So a few people went over and found that this debate seemed to be quite formal. Not only were the debate contestants sitting on the stage in order, but there were also formal judges sitting below the stage waiting to comment. There were also professional cameramen filming, and the reporters next to them seemed to be broadcasting live.
At the same time, this large classroom was filled with all kinds of people, listening to the debate.
So Lin Xu and a few others found a corner and sat down quietly.
The debate has just entered its most intense stage.
"We cannot agree with the other debater's point of view. As we all know, the immortal civilization is the most advanced civilization in the universe. The path of scientific and technological civilization we have taken has been wrong from the beginning. It is too late to correct it now. If we don't correct it, we will be submerged in the historical torrent of the universe."
"The other debater believes that the immortal civilization is the most advanced civilization in the universe. We also admit this, but we do not think that we should change our own civilization. This universe allows a variety of civilizations to exist. The immortal civilization can exist, and the technological civilization can also exist. It is true that the immortal civilization is more advanced, but this does not mean that the technological civilization is useless. Besides, even if we want to change our ways now, is it too late? Will the process of changing the civilization form lead to the collapse of the entire civilization? Instead of this, we might as well stick to our technological civilization. Even if it is not as good as the immortal civilization, we still have our advantages."
The two sides of the debate are not debating which is better, immortal civilization or technological civilization.
Rather, the question is whether the technological civilization of this civilization should change its own development method and develop towards the immortal civilization.
It seems that the immortal civilization is superior, which has become the consensus of the entire civilization. Everyone is yearning for the immortal civilization, but is still a little hesitant and indecisive about whether the entire civilization should change its development direction and transform from scientific and technological civilization to the immortal civilization.
This can also be heard from the discussions of the people around.
Some people support the transformation of civilization from technological civilization to immortal civilization, while others do not.
But even if they do not support it, the reason is nothing more than that what suits them is the best, and turning to immortal civilization may not necessarily bring the desired results, not that immortal civilization is inferior to technological civilization.
"Immortal civilization? Does it mean the civilization of cultivating immortals?" Lin Xu was not surprised.
This galaxy is filled with nanorobots, it would be strange if there was no civilization that simply practiced Taoism.
After all, many functions of nanorobots were created specifically for cultivating immortals because of human evil tastes.
It is understandable that some civilizations have discovered this and embarked on the path of cultivating immortals.
But Lin Xu never expected that technological civilization would actually think of itself as inferior to immortal civilization.
Moreover, judging from the various voices in the discussion, this is not the feeling of this civilization alone, but the unanimous view of all civilizations after this civilization came into contact with many civilizations in the galaxy, that is, technological civilization is inferior to immortal civilization.
The best model of civilization development is immortal civilization.
This made people including Lin Xu, Nanzhu, Mu Xiyue and Lu Yao feel ridiculous.
After all, seriously speaking, Nanzhu, Mu Xiyue and Lu Yao present are all immortals, and even in the immortal way, they are at the top.
Lin Xu can be regarded as a member of the Pangu clan, which created the immortal way of civilization.
However, none of them thought that technological civilization was inferior to immortal civilization.
After all, human beings themselves have developed through scientific and technological civilization, and the so-called immortal way is something that was created after human beings developed to a certain stage. It is no exaggeration to say that it is a toy.
Who would have known that the immortal civilization, which is being touted here, is even better than the technological civilization.
This made Lin Xu not even know where to start complaining.
"Lord Lin Xu, do we have anything to say?" Nanzhu asked eagerly.
"What should you say? Say you are an immortal, and then tell them that the way of immortality is actually not as good as technology?" Lin Xu asked back.
"Well, this." Nanzhu was stunned by the question.
"Let's go." Lin Xu stood up and left the classroom where the debate was still going on.
Now they have understood why the streets are filled with various Taoist temples claiming to have methods of cultivating immortals.
The entire river system is filled with the idea of cultivating immortals first.
Of course, everyone wants to become an immortal.
However, before Lin Xu, who was in mixed mood, could walk far.
Suddenly, on all the screens on the university campus, as well as on the public screens on the distant streets, the original advertisements disappeared instantly, and were replaced by a serious-looking female announcer, who was broadcasting to everyone.
This sudden scene made everyone on the campus street stop in surprise. After all, this kind of thing is very rare unless there is some major incident.
What people don’t know is that the same situation is happening all over the planet, and even on all the colonies in the galaxy.
All the people of this civilization in the entire galaxy were watching this emergency news broadcast at the same time.
Lin Xu and a few others also stood on the side of the road watching in confusion.
Then I heard the female announcer solemnly announcing to everyone.
Three days later, an immortal will visit.
A grand celebration will be held, and the immortal will preach the truth to everyone in the entire civilization.
If someone is lucky enough to comprehend a little, he or she may even be accepted as a disciple by an immortal.
The news was broadcast three times before it stopped.
However, people on the entire planet, and even in all colonies in the entire galaxy, could no longer remain calm.
Everyone was telling each other the good news, and they were all fantasizing that they were the genius who was noticed by the immortal and was accepted as a disciple, and that they would live a long and free life from then on.
"Immortal?" Lu Yao was completely confused.
"Immortal." Nanzhu stretched out his finger and pointed at Mu Xiyue, Lu Yao, Miss Qiu, and then at himself.
"There are already four here. If you count Lord Lin Xu, there will be five. Is it that serious?"
Nanzhu looked at the crowds on the streets who were already immersed in some kind of carnival, and was speechless.
At this time, a man running by was still roaring.
"It's going to work, it's going to work, we can finally become an immortal civilization, everyone can practice immortality, and we don't have to work so hard anymore, no more 996."
“If we become an immortal civilization, we can all live forever. We no longer have to worry about getting sick or dying!” Another person also ran by, shouting.
Lin Xu pulled someone over and asked with some confusion.
The man was still cheering and was a little impatient when he was pulled back.
But under Lin Xu's gaze, he didn't know why, but he calmed down inexplicably, as if a biological instinct was telling him not to resist.
"I see everyone is very happy and says that we are going to become an immortal civilization? Is there any connection between the visit of immortals and becoming an immortal civilization?" Lin Xu asked.
"You don't know this? You just came from the countryside, right?" The man looked Lin Xu up and down, especially the several beautiful girls with different styles around him. He doesn't look like a country bumpkin, does he?
"Yes, I just came from the countryside. Can you explain it to me?" Lin Xu didn't mind.
"The immortals' visit is actually to investigate a civilization, to see if it has the potential to become an immortal civilization. If so, they will select some disciples from this civilization and teach them some skills that are suitable for this civilization. Then, whether this civilization can become a true immortal civilization depends on the civilization itself," the man explained.
"Is it really that good to become an immortal civilization?" Lin Xu asked with a frown.
"Of course it's good. It's good to have great power all by yourself, isn't it?" The man seemed to not understand Lin Xu's train of thought and said in surprise.
"Okay." Lin Xu smiled and said nothing more.
When the man saw that Lin Xu had nothing else to ask, he turned and left.
Before leaving, she secretly glanced at the girls around Lin Xu.
Looks great, so envious!
"Lord Lin Xu, that immortal you mentioned, could it be a clan member? But, clan members wouldn't do such a thing, right? Introducing technological civilization into some inexplicable immortal civilization." Nanzhu asked doubtfully.
"Who knows?" Lin Xu didn't know.
"Lord Lin Xu? Should we find a place to stay and wait for three days to see what happens? Just watch?" Nanzhu suggested with sparkling eyes.
Obviously very interested.
Looking at Mu Xiyue and Lu Yao, they were also very interested.
That is Miss Qiu, who always stays by Lin Xu's side, and nothing can shake her mind.
"Okay, let's see what the preaching will be like three days later." In fact, even Lin Xu himself wanted to know who the immortal who came to preach was.
If they really are a clan, then what exactly happened in this galaxy that would cause the clan to do things like guide technological civilization to abandon technology and create some kind of immortal civilization?
The so-called immortal civilization is essentially a non-existent, fictional thing.
Just like that, three days passed in a flash.
During these three days, Lin Xu and his companions had a good time wandering around this planet.
I also learned more about this river system.
Especially regarding the so-called immortal civilization.
According to intelligence collected from various places, the local civilization flew out of the planet thousands of years ago and then began to colonize this galaxy.
When the local civilization had almost occupied the galaxy and began to tentatively explore other galaxies, it encountered another civilization.
Fortunately, that civilization was friendly and also technological.
After the two sides communicated, the local civilization realized that technological civilizations like theirs were quite common in the galaxy and their numbers were huge.
But the truly powerful one is the Xiandao civilization, a civilization they have never imagined.
In fact, in the process of development of local civilization , we have long realized the existence of spiritual particles that are everywhere in the universe and can be influenced by consciousness.
However, local civilizations can only make limited use of spiritual particles to create some beings with super powers or special abilities.
In ancient times, these people with super powers or special abilities could use their abilities to bully others, but with the development of science and technology, these people with super powers and special abilities have gradually become part of the industry, using their special abilities to contribute to the development of industry, and can no longer interfere with the progress of civilization.
However, the local civilization could not have imagined that there was a form of civilization called the Immortal Civilization in the universe. They did not develop scientific and technological civilization, but instead took the interference of individual consciousness on spiritual particles to the extreme.
Developed an incredible civilization.
Among them, the most powerful immortal in the immortal civilization can even shatter stars with one sword.
This makes the local civilization feel fearful but also yearning.
As local civilizations communicate more and more with the outside world, they become more and more familiar with immortal civilization.
This yearning is becoming more and more obvious.
After all, who doesn't want to be immortal, especially those who stand at the top of civilization and hold power.
Therefore, under the indulgence of those in power, everything about the immortal civilization gradually became known to the public, and the public became more and more yearning for it.
Until the local civilization finally invited an immortal to preach for the civilization.
Although we don’t know what the outcome will be, we wonder whether the local civilization can take this opportunity to break away from its identity as a technological civilization and become a fairy civilization.
But no one wants to give up and everyone wants to try again.
And so, three days later.
The entire civilization is on holiday, factories stop working, students have holidays, and shops are closed.
Everyone is either sitting in front of their computer or TV at home, waiting for the live broadcast.
Or they are on the streets, waiting for the celebrations to begin when the immortals arrive.
Finally, the familiar female announcer appeared on the big screens in the streets and alleys, and on the TVs and computer screens at home, explaining to everyone the things to pay attention to during the preaching process and how everyone can better understand the Tao.
Suddenly, there was a roar in the sky that shook the entire planet, and at the same time, a sword mark that tore through the entire sky appeared across the sky in the blink of an eye.
The sword mark was embedded above the planet and tore through the atmosphere. All the people on the side of the planet facing the sword mark heard a roar and saw the appearance of the sword mark at that moment.
"Here he comes." The female announcer on the TV screen could no longer maintain her original elegance and composure, and became very excited.
As her words fell, the entire planet began to boil.
Everyone knows that the immortal has arrived.
Only Lin Xu, Miss Qiu, Mu Xiyue, Nanzhu and Lu Yao were looking at the sky, with thoughtful looks in their eyes.
"Lord Lin Xu, why do you feel like you are not an immortal?" Nanzhu asked puzzledly.
"This aura is indeed worse than that of an immortal, but it doesn't seem to be that much worse." Lu Yao frowned.
"No? You're far worse than me." Nanzhu disagreed.
"Of course I'm far worse than you, but I'm only slightly worse than me! So I can barely be considered an immortal." Lu Yao said a little guiltily.
After all, although she is also an immortal, she is indeed the weakest among them.
For example, Nanzhu was born in the Great Wall of the Milky Way defense line, and Mu Xiyue was born in the fairy ship Penglai. They have been human relatives since childhood and grew up with the tribe, so their strength is naturally extraordinary.
But Lu Yao was different. She became a member of the clan only later with Lin Xu's recognition.
Naturally, he can't compare with Nanzhu and Mu Xiyue.
"Well, a little weaker than you. Well, then I can barely be considered an immortal." Nanzhu thought about it and finally admitted that the boastful guy in the sky was an immortal.
After all, not admitting that person is an immortal is equivalent to not admitting that Lu Yao is an immortal.
Internal unity is still necessary.
"However, that person doesn't seem to be a member of the clan." Mu Xiyue discovered the blind spot.
"Indeed, they are not members of the clan, but they can be barely considered immortals, quite powerful." Nanzhu also nodded.
“But how can one become an immortal if he is not a member of the clan? Without the intermediate authority of nanorobots, is it really possible to create an antimatter reactor in the body?” Mu Xiyue also expressed doubts.
The biggest difference between immortals and ordinary monks is that immortals can use nanorobots to generate antimatter reactors in their bodies and gain almost infinite power.
This energy supply method, which is the same as that of the top warships of advanced civilizations, is also the reason why the immortals on the fairy ships were able to defeat the warships of advanced civilizations.
After all, only the top-level warships of advanced civilizations have antimatter annihilation energy that can be used, but anyone can use it for immortals.
This is one of the reasons why the fairy ship Penglai crushed many advanced civilizations.
