From Joy of Life, the Tian Gang is reversed

Chapter 480 The Observer in the Devouring Star

excruciating pain.

It felt like someone had plunged a red-hot iron rod into the back of my head and then viciously twisted it around. With each heartbeat, the searing pain surged through my limbs and bones, grinding against every fragile nerve.

Li Chengqian's consciousness was forcibly pulled up from this chaotic sea of ​​pain.

He struggled to open his eyelids, as if burdened by a thousand-pound weight. His vision was blurred, as if covered by a layer of murky grease. The pale white light from the ceiling stung his eyes, making them sting. His ears were ringing, like the cacophony of cicadas in summer. Barely piercing the noise was a rhythmic, cold "beep...beep...beep..." sound. The air was thick with the almost choking smell of disinfectant, mixed with a faint, metallic, and medicinal scent.

This smell...is it a hospital?
The moment the thought arose, the original owner's memories flooded into his mind like a torrent.

"Swallowing the starry sky, Li Chengqian..."

In just a second, Li Chengqian received the memories of this other self, and the corner of his mouth twitched involuntarily.

"Also called Li Chengqian, it seems that among all the other beings in the myriad worlds, there are many named Li Chengqian. Could it be that one of them really is that crown prince?"

The funniest thing is that this guy is actually Luo Feng's classmate, the protagonist of this world. Of course, compared to Luo Feng, he's far inferior. Luo Feng is already a senior student at the martial arts school, while Li Chengqian is just a junior student. In the end, it's entirely because this guy's aptitude is indeed not high, although he is hardworking, but...

Lost in thought, the door opened, and a richly dressed woman rushed in, throwing herself at the bedside, her face full of anxiety. "Chengqian, Chengqian, are you alright? I knew you'd be alright..."

"It's just some minor injuries from actual combat training. What could it be?" His tone was tinged with dissatisfaction, but there was also a clear sense of relief. This was the original owner's father, Li Tianhao, a mid-level bureaucrat.

"Shut up! I've told you before, don't always force Chengqian. Even if he can't become a powerful martial artist, he can become a scholar. This world isn't just about becoming a martial artist. But what about you..."

"Enough, stop talking." Li Tianhao's face darkened. He did have high hopes for his son, but he would never be as strict as this old woman said. It was mainly because his son was too competitive and proud that he did something stupid like challenging a senior martial arts school student after being ridiculed.

"This matter has nothing to do with the old man; it's my fault." Li Chengqian, lying on the bed, sighed softly. "I was too presumptuous. I won't do it again."

"Chengqian..." Seeing Li Chengqian's weak appearance, the middle-aged woman felt a pang of heartache and grabbed his hand.

"I want some water," Li Chengqian said softly, interrupting his mother's rambling concern and self-reproach.

"Okay, okay! Mom will pour you some right away!" Su Wan quickly got up, poured a glass of warm water, carefully helped her son up a little, and fed him with a straw.

The warm water soothed his parched throat, and the ward fell silent for a moment, with only the regular ticking of the monitor and the occasional whispers of his mother, Su Wan.

After a while, the nurse pushed in a machine that was flashing a blue light and said with a smile, "Li Chengqian, it's time for a full-body deep scan to assess your recovery and cell activity so we can adjust the nutrient solution formula."

Li Chengqian nodded and lay down obediently. The cool instrument ring moved slowly, and a soft blue light swept over his body.

The technological advancements in this world far surpass those on Earth, and the scan was completed quickly. The nurse looked at the preliminary report that popped up on the screen: "The recovery trend is good; cell activity is increasing, and it's expected that the patient can get out of bed for light rehabilitation within a week. Brain… well, no abnormal structural damage, and fluctuations are within the normal recovery range."

Upon hearing this, Li Tianhao and Su Wan both breathed a sigh of relief, their faces beaming with the most genuine smiles they hadn't shown in days. "That's wonderful, son!" Su Wan cried tears of joy.

Li Tianhao nodded and said, "It's good that you're alright. Don't feel too burdened. I've thought about it too. The world is so big, there's more than one way out. If you can't be a martial artist, you can be a scholar!"

Li Chengqian nodded, said nothing more, and slowly closed his eyes.

Li Tianhao and Su Wan exchanged a glance, nodded, and then quietly left the ward.

"Swallowing the Stars, what an interesting world!"

Without a doubt, this is a world with an incredibly grand worldview, but it is also a simple and brutal world. Most importantly, the Earth here is an Earth whose evolutionary path has been predetermined.

"The mountain dweller!" he sighed helplessly, remaining secretly vigilant.

Of course, the purpose of the Mountain Dweller was irrelevant to him, but this body and the cultivation system of this world were closely related to him.

The so-called catastrophe, which everyone on Earth thought was a natural disaster, was in fact caused by the powerful being Zuo Shan Ke from the Origin Continent releasing the RR virus to accelerate the process of human evolution.

This is a pure survival of the fittest, a well-designed selection mechanism that eliminates the weak through viruses, allowing the survivors' genes to be strengthened, their strength and speed to double, and giving rise to a unique martial arts system.

"It's somewhat similar to T-virus enhancement, which strengthens both the body and mind. The martial arts system is also based on gene enhancement, emphasizing both skill and strength. However, at the beginning, the focus is on brute force and flying bricks. At a higher level, when mental strength increases, it is combined with mental strength to adapt to more advanced techniques."

This world has no concept of qi, fighting qi, magic power, or similar energy. What is cultivated is the original genetic energy. In the early stages, it is done by absorbing the energy of heaven and earth to strengthen the original genetic energy, improve cell activity, and enhance physical fitness.

To put it simply, it's a process of using the energy of heaven and earth to refine the body, thereby greatly improving strength, speed, reaction ability, and lifespan...

Of course, this is just the most common cultivation method. There is also the cultivation method of the mentalist. It looks like a magic master, but the cultivation path is more like the body refinement of a magic master. It is purely about using mental power to brute force. But there is no way around it. The humans in this world have been baptized by the RR virus, and their mental power is extremely excellent, even outstanding. This cultivation method is the most suitable for them.

"So, there's no way to exploit bugs in this world anymore!" The voice of the original body echoed in his mind.

“The underlying logic of this world has a big problem. It seems to be intentional, as if it’s guarding against something.” Li Chengqian sighed softly. “I just tried it, and I couldn’t even refine essence into qi, let alone use the primordial energy of heaven and earth to cultivate immortality.”

“The underlying logic of each world is different, and the most suitable cultivation method is the localized cultivation method that has been verified over countless years,” the main body said. “What about the Wedge? Are there any that are usable?”

“This is a hospital, it’s not suitable to lift the lockdown here,” Li Chengqian said with a wry smile. “However, I guess it won’t be very useful. Even if we can lift the lockdown, it will require a localized assimilation process.”

"No need to rush. The protagonist of this world is very strong. He will handle everything. Let's focus on observation first."

"understand!"

(End of this chapter)