Exploring Immortality Cultivation

"Two questions," Wang Qi raised two fingers, "First, you mentioned the study of the human heart, which specific field are we talking about?"

"The collective will of the Human Clan."

Chen Feng's answer surprised Wang Qi a bit. This field was already close to social science.

"But that's even better... With society as the foundation, we can bring in Chaos Mathematics."

Chaos Mathematics on Earth originated from meteorology and was discovered by the meteorologist Lorenz while using computers to deduce weather patterns. Even the smallest disturbances in a system could be amplified, leading to entirely different outcomes. Even determinist systems that completely exclude randomness could produce random results.

Then, this great mathematical achievement was quickly applied to physics, with Chaos Dynamics being the most typical example. Research in physics found Chaos Mathematics to be a powerful tool, and Wang Qi, who wanted to recreate the physics of the 21st century in Shenzhou, also had to develop Chaos Mathematics.

"A society is also a chaotic system, just that..." Wang Qi wasn't too fixated, pondering the pros and cons of delving into this area: "This seems to be Keynes's job, right? Oh, no, deducing Keynes's work... What's there to deduce, I haven't even studied Keynes's conclusions, let alone his specific theories and deductive processes!"

Most Earth People know Keynes as a big name in economics, but few realize that Keynes was a mathematician by trade and graduated from the Department of Mathematics.

If Carl Marx is the social sciences' Galileo, then Newton's position is shared by Von Neumann and Keynes. Keynes's greatest contribution was the introduction of randomness and mutation from mathematics into economics and sociology. Marx pointed out the initial path, using scientific logic to deduce the future of humanity, while Keynes mathematized it on this basis, making it more precise.

As there were predecessors who felt their way across the river by groping stones, Wang Qi knew that the river could be crossed. But to go back the same way... he had only heard about someone doing it, without having seen where they started from.

Seeing Wang Qi's expression, Chen Feng asked, "And the second question?"

Wang Qi bent his middle finger, leaving only the index finger extended: "What can I get out of this? Be frank, I'm about to start Foundation Establishment soon; what benefits can I gain from you?"

"Let's start with the most practical ones," said Chen Feng, "I can't promise Merit, but I can give you around sixty a month, which is more than double the usual income for an External Affairs Disciple. Then there's Spiritual Energy; we have a surplus in the research funds, enough to cover you."

Wang Qi shook his head: "My need for Spiritual Energy isn't that great."

The attributeless and pure Spiritual Energy that could enter the spirit pool was like water, electricity, and coal in the Immortal Dao, also serving as basic currency. Merit, on the other hand, was specifically for exchanging various resources with the Immortal Alliance, such as mental methods or theories, which only Merit could exchange.

"After you hear the second point, you'll realize your need for Spiritual Energy is quite substantial," Chen Feng waved his hand, "I can help you achieve perfect Foundation Establishment."

Wang Qi's mouth revealed a hint of a smile: "No offense, Senior Brother, but aren't you just at the Early-Stage Foundation Establishment yourself?"

The last time someone had given him any guidance was in Leiyang. The person who had guided him was the national player, Feng Luoyi. Previously, he had also consulted Su Junyu and Ai Qinglan with questions, but they were among the very top of their fellow cultivators, sweeping through the Golden Core stage without much pressure, almost like half Primordial Spirit Masters.

"Let's talk about this outside."

The two walked out of the house. Sensing the familiar Spiritual Energy, Wang Qi took a deep breath with pleasure and asked, "So, what do you want to say?"

Chen Feng extended a finger, and then, a wisp of dim White Flame appeared on it.

Life Flame!

He was actually a rare genius who had mastered Life Flame during Foundation Establishment!

Seeing Wang Qi's astonished gaze, Chen Feng confidently said, "Let me reintroduce myself. Lijing Immortal Institute's 602nd generation, the top of the 602nd unified entrance Trial, Chen Feng."

The 602nd generation... Wang Qi vaguely remembered he was from the 605th generation, which meant...

"You were the top of the unified exam three years ago?"

"We're both tops of our respective entrance exams!" Chen Feng said, "Besides, the paper you published at the beginning of the year has at least one citation, right?"

"How do you know... Wait, was that person you?" Wang Qi was dumbfounded.

Damn, what are the odds of meeting like this!

Chen Feng tossed over his calculator, "The paper number is Kun Chen Xin Eight Nine Seven Four One Three Five Six Two Six. You can check it yourself."

Wang Qi threw back the calculator, "You wouldn't lie about something like this; just tell me, what's the content about?"

"A design for a New Magic Foundation" Chen Feng's Qi Intent suddenly changed. He was originally just a casual and carefree youth, but at this moment, his aura became profound as if it came from times immemorial, yet without a hint of primitive savagery, instead shining even brighter.

"I've named the next-grade Magic Foundation, 'Human Dao'."

"The heart has commonalities; the Human Clan is connected through the commonalities of the heart, and this is the Human Dao."

Chen Feng explained, "In many ways, we are truly Senior and Junior Brothers. Our Cultivation Techniques may differ greatly, but our foundations have subtle similarities."

I can help you achieve an unprecedented Foundation Establishment because I have done something like this before.

This was the condition Chen Feng offered.

"Looking at it this way, I'm at a disadvantage," Wang Qi said seriously. "My Magic Foundation is an extension and refinement of the Bronze Immortal Fairy Foundation, the most compatible Magic Foundation there is. If I form a Core, I can pick from the top-ranking Golden Cores at will, but it's different for you, right?"

Perhaps due to the existence of the Demon Clan, anthropology and social sciences are not highly valued in Shenzhou. To say that this field already has mature Golden Cores, Wang Qi was the first one to be skeptical.

"Look, the difficulty and workload of designing a Golden Core compared to a Magic Foundation are not on the same level. You help me with my foundation, I help you design a Golden Core, I'm at a loss however you look at it."

Chen Feng's expression didn't change. "Since you know I'm pressed for time, you must also know the sincerity and Determination behind my invitation."

His implication, if you don't agree, I might come and ask you every day. Then, we can negotiate the price.

Wang Qi thought for a moment, "In that case, let me have a look at your calculator."

A quarter-hour later, in Chen Feng's study, the hands of the two young men clasped together.

Wang Qi smiled and said, "It's settled then, Boss."

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Still updating two chapters together—Damn it, Great Wall Broadband is such a rip-off! My data is all used up!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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