Shadow of Chinese Entertainment

Chapter 273 Little Things

截止2006年10月3日午夜，胡小北的影子能力已经增长到了【影子lv3】：17.46%，虚实、加持等能力也早已达到了当前等级的满值状态。

The evolutionary efficiency has increased to over 4.1% per month, and this efficiency continues to increase, with the growth rate accelerating as time goes on.

In addition, his perception range has reached the current level limit of 48-56 meters.

The ratio of virtual and real abilities to blessing power has also increased to 80%. When it reaches level 4, it will reach 100%, but it is unknown whether it will change at level 5.

As for strength, thanks to the extra three times the digestion bonus from the Shadow Devouring ability, he can gain an average of fifty to sixty kilograms per month.

His current snatch strength has greatly improved, reaching around 750KG, which is unmatched even by those famous generals of the past.

Moreover, this only accounts for his own power and does not include the 80% enhancement data.

As his shadow level increases and his own strength grows, Hu Xiaobei's flight speed can reach approximately the speed of sound.

Under extreme conditions, the flight speed can even exceed the speed of sound.

Under standard atmospheric pressure and 15°C, the speed of sound is approximately 340 meters per second, which is about 1224 kilometers per hour.

The distance between Beijing and Tokyo is only 2478 kilometers. Due to geographical environment and flight rules, the actual flight distance is about 1900-2100 kilometers.

In other words, Hu Xiaobei can fly back to Beijing from Tokyo in just two hours.

Considering these advantages, Hu Xiaobei decided to investigate first, and then come to Tokyo to take care of some business after returning to China.

After all, they are still in Tokyo, and although their target is not obvious, they are not in a hurry.

After midnight that night, the night was as dark as ink, and all was quiet except for the twinkling stars in the night sky and the occasional chirping of insects.

Hu Xiaobei gazed in the direction of Mount Fuji in the distance, his eyes revealing an indescribable excitement.

With a thought, a thick, inky shadow slowly spread from behind him, quickly condensing into a pair of huge and solid shadow wings.

He then pushed off the ground with both feet and shot towards Mount Fuji like an arrow, leaving an almost imperceptible afterimage in the air.

Hakone Onsen is only about 50 kilometers away from Mount Fuji. With Hu Xiaobei's current flight speed of 20 kilometers per minute, it only takes two or three minutes to reach the destination.

However, he did not blindly pursue speed, but carefully controlled his flight altitude and trajectory, trying to avoid areas that might be discovered, flying stealthily and at high speed in the night sky like a ghost.

The main purpose of this trip to Mount Fuji was to verify a message I had heard during the apocalypse.

After the apocalypse, with the spread of psychic energy, Earth entered the psychic age.

Humans, animals, plants, organisms, and even some ancient artifacts that were the embodiment of human beliefs have all undergone incredible changes.

Take the so-called three sacred artifacts of Xiao Rizi as an example; now they are merely objects with symbolic meaning.

But things were different in the psionic era. With the spread of psionic energy, the three sacred artifacts that embodied the beliefs of the Little Day Kingdom truly became national treasures.

Hu Xiaobei was still unsure whether he had been reborn in his original world or in a different dimension or timeline.

He didn't know if this world would undergo a psionic baptism and head towards the apocalypse, just like the world he had experienced.

But no matter what the future holds, it is essential to prepare in advance for yourself and your family.

Whether it's supplies, bases, personal strength, or items like the Three Divine Artifacts, it's always beneficial to collect them in advance.

Of course, it would be best if there were no apocalypse.

These three items are perfect for personal collections, and they are also great choices for private appreciation or as family heirlooms.

The three sacred treasures that Xiao Rizi refers to are the Yata Mirror, the Kusanagi Sword, and the Yasakani no Magatama.

According to existing records and legends, the Yata no Kagami is generally believed to be enshrined at the Ise Grand Shrine in Mie Prefecture.

The Kusanagi sword is generally believed to be kept at Atsuta Shrine in Atsuta Ward, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, while the Yasakani no Magatama is said to be enshrined in the Imperial Palace in Tokyo.

Generally, during the Emperor's enthronement ceremony, the sword and the imperial seal are transported to the "Matsu-no-Ma" (Pine Room) where the ceremony takes place and handed over to the Crown Prince. Among the Three Sacred Treasures, the Yata no Kagami (Eight-Foot Mirror) is the most revered.

Even during the Emperor's enthronement ceremony, the Yata no Kagami (a type of mirror) will not appear; it is said that the ceremony will only be held privately at the Emperor's residence.

However, the true appearance of the three sacred artifacts and their actual location have always been a mystery.

The three magical artifacts rarely appear on camera, and almost no one has ever witnessed them in real life.

Take the photos of these amazing gadgets circulating online, for example; they are mostly photos of counterfeits.

The Imperial Household has never released photos of the Three Sacred Treasures to the public, and it is even possible that even the Emperor himself may not have seen the real Three Sacred Treasures.

In other words, whether these so-called three divine artifacts actually exist is still a question.

In Chapter Six, "The Fourteen Years of Manchukuo," of his memoir "From Emperor to Citizen," the last emperor Puyi specifically mentioned that he had seen the Three Sacred Treasures.

It is said that in June 1940, before the Japanese were preparing to go to war with the United States and Britain, he visited Japan for the second time and was personally received by Emperor Hirohito.

During this time, Emperor Hirohito also specially invited Puyi to view the Three Sacred Treasures.

However, Puyi, who was used to seeing all kinds of rare treasures, was very dismissive of the so-called Three Sacred Treasures and could not hide his disappointment and contempt for them.

In his book, Puyi wrote: "I heard that there are plenty of these kinds of things in Liulichang, Beijing. Even the odds and ends that the eunuchs took out of the Forbidden City are worth more than this. Is this the sacred and inviolable deity? Is this our ancestor?"

Of course, given Puyi's puppet status at the time, even if his personal life was driven by the need to promote Shintoism in Manchukuo, it was still a question whether he could actually see the Three Sacred Treasures.

Whether these so-called three divine artifacts actually exist, or even still exist, is also a question.

It is said that the Kusanagi sword was lost during the reign of Emperor Antoku, and the Kusanagi sword that Emperor Kosei has inherited is very likely to be a fake.

After all, many emperors may never have seen the Three Sacred Treasures. Even during the imperial succession ceremony, only the box containing the Three Sacred Treasures is displayed, not the Three Sacred Treasures themselves.

It is said that Emperor Meiji was very curious. He once opened it and looked at it, but was stunned on the spot. He then warned his descendants never to look at it again...

Therefore, it is highly likely that what Puyi saw was a fake.

Regarding the whereabouts of the Three Sacred Treasures, besides the official explanation, there are also theories that the Three Sacred Treasures were buried with Emperor Jimmu, and that they are hidden in Mount Fuji.

Perhaps because Mount Fuji holds an important place in everyday life culture and has some legends associated with mysterious powers, some people have linked the Three Sacred Treasures to it, but there is no substantial evidence to support this claim.

The news that Hu Xiaobei heard in the future was that the three sacred treasures were hidden in Mount Fuji and reappeared in the world due to the spread of spiritual energy.

The area around Mount Fuji.

Hu Xiaobei was using his spiritual perception ability, which covered a range of over 100 meters in diameter, in conjunction with his wings to fly rapidly and search the surrounding area. His search efficiency was astonishing.

During the flight, a strong mountain wind howled past, making his clothes flutter and his hair fly wildly.

But he paid no attention to this, focusing intently on sensing and exploring his surroundings.

After a roundabout search, they soon arrived at the mountainside area on the west side of Mount Fuji.

The area is densely forested with complex terrain, featuring numerous natural caves and valleys that offer relative seclusion and serve as natural barriers for hiding items.

Hu Xiaobei slowly lowered the flight altitude, hovering in the air, carefully searching every corner around him.

His spiritual awareness was like a fine spider web, leaving no possible clue unchecked.

Before long, he discovered a cave that had collapsed for who knows how many years, and inside were items that resembled the Three Sacred Treasures.

However, because the distance was too far and the area was covered by soil and rocks, Hu Xiaobei's perception was slightly blurred, and he needed to close the distance a little.

The entrance to this cave has long been buried by soil and rubble, leaving no obvious traces, and there is no direct entrance, so it has remained undiscovered for a long time.

If it weren't for his powerful spiritual perception, he would never have been able to discover that the three divine artifacts were buried here.

(End of this chapter)