Chapter 358 Lead by Example
Lin Shen had already repeatedly compared the standard and erroneous versions before, and found that there were only a few places where the erroneous version differed from the standard one. However, after these few changes, the meaning of the two texts had become entirely different.
One could say that the errors in those few places completely overturned the core of Evolution Theory.
"It seems there's only one method left, alter the standard version of the Evolution Theory's Ascension chapter to match the erroneous version's core. If that doesn't work, then I truly have no other options," Lin Shen began to modify the standard Evolution Theory.
Clearly, this was a difficult task. Lin Shen really wanted to pass this task to Wei Wufu, but unfortunately, Wei Wufu had not practiced the erroneous version of the "Evolution Theory." This kind of inner cultivation couldn't simply be explained with words.
Empathetic understanding, in theory, is impossible to achieve because no two people's experiences can be exactly the same, even if they are very similar.
One's personality, attitude towards problems, and thought patterns are even harder to align perfectly.
So no matter how Lin Shen described it or explained it to Wei Wufu, he couldn't truly understand what it felt like to cultivate the erroneous version of the "Evolution Theory." Only the practitioner could genuinely experience that feeling.
Lin Shen first memorized the entire standard "Evolution Theory," which was a rather brain-consuming task for someone with average memory like himself.
By memorizing the standard "Evolution Theory," he also gained a systematic understanding of it.
"The rich rely on technology, the poor rely on mutations. The standard 'Evolution Theory' is the way of the rich, using a wealth of resources and techniques to enhance one's own capabilities.
The erroneous 'Evolution Theory,' on the other hand, is clearly the way of the poor; the harsher the conditions, the quicker one's own mutations..." Lin Shen tried to interpret the fundamental differences between the two to modify the standard 'Evolution Theory' accordingly.
However, based on this understanding, Lin Shen attempted to make some changes to the standard "Evolution Theory" and found that it was not at all what he had imagined.
To make changes to a few key points like in the Base Mutation chapter and transform the standard "Evolution Theory" into another core that is the exact opposite was just too difficult.
"The person who created this erroneous 'Evolution Theory' is really a genius. I have no idea how they came up with it." Lin Shen spent the night researching and still couldn't figure it out, feeling quite emotional about it.
It was only when Wei Wufu came over to knock on the door for breakfast that Lin Shen realized that it had been light for a while.
"Wei, what's the easiest starting point for a newly promoted Ascender to modify an Evolution Skill and change its core?" Lin Shen, devoid of ideas, couldn't help but ask his doubts upon seeing Wei.
"You, Evolution Skill, have problems," Wei said.
"Indeed there are problems. You know I practice the 'Evolution Theory,' but my version of the 'Evolution Theory' is a bit different from the standard version, its core is quite the opposite.
Now, the version of Evolution Theory I practice lacks the part after Base Mutation, so I can only try to modify the standard 'Evolution Theory' to see if I can make it into the kind I need," Lin Shen shared openly with Wei.
"Can't be changed," Wei Wufu's response was like a cold bucket of water poured over Lin Shen.
"Is it really impossible?" Lin Shen gave a wry smile, knowing that not everything could be changed at will.
The creator of the erroneous "Evolution Theory" likely had a moment of inspiration and made whimsical modifications to the Base Mutation chapter, leading it down a different path.
But the content of the Ascension chapter followed on from the standard Evolution Theory.
It was like starting on the same path, then reaching a fork in the road, and having chosen the wrong path, you now try to use the original map to find the route, but there is no such road on the map. No matter how you compare it to the map, you cannot find the way; it's no different from marking the boat to look for the sword.
"To change, it won't work; not to change, you must go your own way; perhaps, that will work." Wei Wufu said seriously.
Upon hearing Wei Wufu's words, Lin Shen couldn't help but feel a bit startled. Then, he responded with a bitter smile, "Wei, you think too highly of me. My talent is just average. I can't even master a basic Evolution Skill, and this is my first time entering the Ascension Level. You're asking me to create my own Evolution Skill, but my knowledge and understanding aren't sufficient. I can't do it."
"Experience, I have. Look, mine, I believe, you can." Wei Wufu turned and shut the door firmly, locking it from the inside. Then, he walked over to Lin Shen.
Wei Wufu grabbed Lin Shen's hand and pressed it against the left side of his ribcage before saying to Lin Shen, "Follow me, and perceive."
In Lin Shen's eyes, there was only one acupoint on Wei Wufu's entire body, which could be considered his single weakness.
A purple mist began to rise from Wei Wufu's body, and Lin Shen felt like his own strength was being drawn by some force from within Wei Wufu, entering into his body.
Lin Shen knew how dangerous this was. To actively draw someone else's strength into his body, especially through a weak spot, if anything went wrong, Wei Wufu could be injured, possibly even suffering irrecoverable damage. After all, it was his only weakness, which one might describe as the gate to his defenses.
Should an injury occur during cultivation, the consequences would be unthinkable.
At this point, Lin Shen could no longer afford to think too much. He composed himself to cooperate with Wei Wufu, to avoid any accidents. A trace of Lin Shen's strength followed Wei Wufu's through his body, much as if Lin Shen were personally experiencing Wei Wufu's cultivation of the Evolution Skill.
Wei Wufu was practicing a secret Evolution Skill of the Phoenix Clan known as the "Phoenix Purple Qi Jue". Although it still fell short of the Phoenix Clan's supreme Evolution Skill, "Phoenix Nirvana Skill", it was nonetheless an extremely rare advanced Evolution Skill in the universe.
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This ranking was somewhat held back by the same weakness shared with the Supreme Clan, which was the scarcity of their members; otherwise, they could have ranked even higher.
Although the Phoenix Clan had not given birth to any innate Nirvana Beings, in one aspect, the Phoenix Clan could perhaps be more fearsome than the Supreme Clan.
A pure-blood member of the Phoenix Clan is generally born at the Tenth Turn Ascension, cultivating the "Phoenix Nirvana Skill" to undergo Nirvana, easily succeeding, and not just undergoing Nirvana, but the Great Nirvana.
All pure-blood members of the Phoenix Clan practice the "Phoenix Nirvana Skill". However, unlike the Supreme Clan, the Phoenix Clan has many mixed-blood members.
The "Phoenix Purple Qi Jue" is one of the Evolution Skills created specifically for the mixed-blood members of the Phoenix Clan and is an incredibly dominant Evolution Skill.
The "Six Paths Phoenix Art" that Wan Nianbei practiced actually originated from the "Phoenix Nirvana Skill". It was an Evolution Skill created by a king of the Di Man Tribe, who drew inspiration from the "Phoenix Nirvana Skill".
The original goal was to allow members of the Di Man Tribe to achieve the effects of the "Phoenix Nirvana Skill" and easily complete the Great Nirvana.
Unfortunately, most of the subjects trying to cultivate the "Six Paths Phoenix Art" encountered problems along the way. Only Wan Nianbei successfully condensed the Six Paths Phoenix Life Base.
Based on the Six Paths Phoenix as the foundation, Wan Nianbei had the opportunity to effortlessly enter the Great Nirvana, similar to the pure-blood members of the Phoenix Clan. Sadly, he is now deceased, leaving only an incomplete Six Paths Phoenix Spirit Base.
Lin Shen felt the strength circulating within Wei Wufu's body—domineering as a phoenix dancing across the heavens, resembling the auspicious presence of purple qi coming from the east, unceasing and unstoppable, soaring straight to the skies.
This aura gave Lin Shen the illusion that within Wei Wufu's body, there seemed to be a phoenix formed of purple qi, dragging an endless trail of flames, as if it would burst forth at any moment, its wings ascending through the clouds to the highest heaven.