Exploring Immortality Cultivation-Chapter 230 - 190 Life and Physics

Erwin Schrödinger was a unique figure in the scientific community of Earth.

If the literary tough guy Hemingway, with his luxury cars, fine wines, and beauties, represented the ideal state for artsy men, then Schrödinger, who conducted research and wrote papers with a drink in hand, was the dream incarnation for science-minded men. The vices that sapped the talent of ordinary people were, for him, the elixirs that sparked brilliance. Night after night of revelry, he remained among the top ten physicists in the world.

His most important theory, aside from the famous Schrödinger Wave Function and Wave Mechanics, was "What is Life? — The Physical Aspect of the Living Cell," a groundbreaking work that brought biology into the realm of physics.

In "What is Life?", he proposed that "life is a phenomenon of negative entropy which extracts 'order' from the environment to maintain the organization of the system and to evolve," and he pointed out that physics and chemistry could, in principle, address biological problems, thereby directing the course of genetics research.

This book baited many promising physicists to leap into the deep pit of biology.

Among the three individuals who proposed the double-helix structure of DNA and won the 1962 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, two were physics students who switched their majors after reading Schrödinger's book.

After genetics entered the era of DNA, biology was no longer merely about studying organisms. It also had to encompass intricate physics and chemistry.

This concept also held true in Shenzhou.

The arrangement at Tianling Ridge was indeed tailor-made for Wang Qi. Wang Qi had not shown extraordinary abilities in areas such as mathematical statistics, but he excelled in group theory, geometry, and calculus, and he was also interested in the Mysterious Path. This was very beneficial for the research domain of Jiyin Valley.

The arrangement at Burning Gold Valley was the same in principle. Wang Qi's strong inclination towards advanced mathematics and theoretical physics made entering the Crocodile God House an excellent choice.

These generous offers were much better than the status of "True Disciple" offered by Wanfa Sect. Compared to the conditions at Burning Gold Valley and Tianling Ridge, the latter was like being unloved by both grandparents!

Wang Qi's friends were all filled with surprise and delight. A huge pie had suddenly fallen from the sky, and even if it did not hit them directly, they were still dazed!

When they learned that Wang Qi was a Banished Immortal, they had pitied him more than once. But now that Wang Qi's fortunes had changed, how could they not be happy?

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Amidst being hit by the metaphorical pie, Wang Qi still had the mind to ask about other matters: "Senior Sister Ai? What did that conversation have to do with her?"

Su Junyu shook his head: "Although I'm reluctant to admit it, Ai Qinglan is indeed one of the foremost among her peers and might achieve the Carefree status. Her greatest reliance is her deep understanding of the Great Life Spirit Question and her unusual comprehension of negative entropy."

Wang Qi nodded: "No wonder she could even give pointers on my cultivation of the Heavenly Entropy Technique."

Su Junyu smiled: "As long as you enter Jiyin Valley, you will have a Senior Sister to cover for you—Ai Qinglan is definitely a decisive figure among the younger generation in Jiyin Valley. Senior Sister Xiang is a bit less influential, but she also has some connections in Burning Gold Valley."

"The conditions are all very good," Wang Qi said, frowning slightly.

Su Junyu said: "Right? You can take a few days to reply..."

"Wanfa Sect," Wang Qi said calmly. "I've already decided."

Su Junyu was caught off guard and choked. After a long pause, everyone at the table exclaimed in unison: "Are you crazy?"

Wu Shiqin looked at him with full skepticism: "Are you sure your last name is Wang and not Bao? This stubbornness, refusing to be deterred, should be a common affliction of the Bao family."

Wang Qi just smiled. His emotional outburst that day was merely triggered by the unfair treatment, which inadvertently tapped into his past life's fortunes. But on reflection, not entering the Mountain Gate for five years was perhaps also an opportunity for him.

Shenzhou's mathematics and Earth's mathematics are different. Many problems that Earth has solved remain unanswered in Shenzhou, and there are also issues Shenzhou has resolved that Earth hasn't. If someone were his mentor and inquired daily about his learning progress, it would be easy to spot discrepancies. Accused of being a Banished Immortal and possessing memories of a past life, he would be in deep trouble, caught literally with his pants down—it wouldn't just look bad; it would be bad.

More importantly, this would allow others to fully grasp his research scope. No achievement emerges out of nowhere. Even the greatest genius needs time to learn and accumulate knowledge. As a result, he found himself unable to demonstrate the theories he had learned in his previous life or make connections based on past life accumulations of absolute skills.

For someone with too many secrets, joining a large collective was not an ideal choice.

Although Wang Qi's ability to relate theory to practice was weak, preventing him from turning his past life's accumulations into present strength, he had comprehended the principle of "maintaining self-reliance." His confidence was boosted, and he felt he could overcome this challenge on his own!

Of course, he couldn't say as much openly.

Wang Qi said with a smile, "Master Chen and I have already made a bet. How could I enjoy myself if we don't go through with it?"

Su Junyu angrily said, "Wang Qi, are you really going to jeopardize your entire Immortal Path over a moment of indignation?"

"Gold always glitters," Wang Qi nonchalantly replied. "We'll talk again in twenty years."

Su Junyu looked at Wang Qi and suddenly sighed, "Well, you have your own opinions. I might be your elder brother, but I'm not your father. Do as you wish."

As Su Junyu was having dinner with some junior disciples, his fellow disciple, Bao Xiaofeng, was accompanying his sister in her cultivation.

After her sword had been knocked down three times, Bao Xiaoya finally expressed her fatigue and needed a break. Bao Xiaofeng complied, retrieving his sister's sword and sitting beside her.

"Sister, what do you think about the other competitors in this Martial Arts Examination?"

"The noteworthy ones are just a few. Ai Changyuan, Wang Qi, Hu Jianhao, Sun Sheng..."

Bao Xiaofeng interrupted his sister, who spoke confidently, "But I remember you spoke highly of Fa Xiong before?"

Bao Xiaoya snorted, "That guy's talent in Seeking Dao is limited. He's only good at combat. His style relies heavily on momentum. Today, after being defeated in that way by Wang Qi, he lost his momentum. He's not a concern."

Bao Xiaofeng continued to guide his sister's thoughts, "Tell me about the ones you fear the most."

"Ai Changyuan, Wang Qi," Bao Xiaoya firmly replied.

"Why?"

Bao Xiaoya frowned, "Based on today's assessment, both their moves have a terrifying 'fatal touch' effect. Ai Changyuan wields the Wanxiang Heavenly Attraction; a single palm strike from him can trigger a tidal wave of blood, causing the physical body to collapse from inside out. Wang Qi, on the other hand, uses the Heavenly Entropy Technique; a hit causes disorder in the mental method, leading to Deviation."

"How do you plan to handle them?"

"The Heavenly Entropy Technique of Wang Qi doesn't reach far; avoiding close contact should suffice. Our Swordsmanship stems from the same origin, and the Big Number Sword can specifically counter him. As for Ai Changyuan... even from a distance, he can use Gravity to disrupt me. I can't think of a perfect solution."

Bao Xiaofeng patted his sister's head, "Well, managing to handle one is already good... Besides, to defeat Wang Qi with Swordsmanship, be careful of him transmitting the Heavenly Entropy Technique's mana through the weapon. Though using a high-level Magic Artifact might cost us points, it's better than losing. If you face Wang Qi, use that."

"Mm, brother."