destiny eternal calamity

Chapter 174 The Embers of Civilization

"More than five thousand years have passed. What is the outside world like now? Could humanity have already entered the immortal realm through science?"

Xie Youshan had always heard Li Wei talk about political struggles, but she hadn't paid much attention to the changes in this world.

She felt that the structure of this world was probably different from that of Earth; the sky above might not be filled with stars and seas, but rather with a celestial realm.

"Well, how should I put it, it feels like I've traveled back eight thousand years."

Li Wei said after careful consideration.

When he entered his dream before, he hadn't really thought much about the ancient dynasties of his previous life. Xie Youshan naturally didn't know about the splendor of the Tang and Song dynasties either, so Li Wei couldn't use analogies to explain to her what this world looked like now.

Although he didn't know what this world was like eight thousand years ago, considering that the Xuanyuan Alliance had already taken on the rudiments of a dynasty nine thousand years ago, he figured that if they were given another thousand years to develop, it might not be any worse than it is now.

Will we be developing extraordinary technologies in the future?

Indeed, after hearing Xie Youshan's words, Li Wei felt that the manufacturers of those parts were the ancient human race.

Ancient civilizations may have developed to a fairly advanced level, but were later destroyed for reasons unknown.

The civilization of this world today is actually just a remnant built on the ruins of an ancient civilization.

As for the cause of the destruction, we can first rule out the war between humans and transvestites.

Xie Youshan previously said that the human and demon races have been engaged in a war that has lasted for thousands of years, and that's true.

The fact that the two races could fight for thousands of years shows that they were evenly matched and neither side had any devastating weapons.

The demon race has been driven into the Demon Continent, so things should calm down now.

Destroying the world? They don't have that ability!

The exact time when that cataclysmic event occurred should be five thousand years ago.

Because the history of humankind as we know it today begins to be recorded from nearly five thousand years ago.

Before that, there were no detailed written historical records; everything was based on legends and imagination.

For example, the historical records about Emperor Ji Yuanhong are very vague, and they are no different from myths.

"So it really is a regression? I had this feeling from your description before. The people around you are obsessed with intrigue and power struggles, which is completely different from the vibrant human race of more than five thousand years ago."

Xie Youshan said thoughtfully.

"Alright, let's not talk about that anymore. Shanshan, is the cultivation technique coming?"

Li Wei quickly interrupted Xie Youshan.

He dared not listen too much, lest his subsequent time travel be completely controlled by fate.

"Of course, husband." With a thought, Xie Youshan transmitted the contents of those cultivation techniques into Li Wei's mind.

Unlike the system's recording, Xie Dongshan's method was more like directly stuffing the original text of the cultivation technique into his memory.

He didn't understand its meaning, but he could look it up at any time.

Besides the disguise technique, there are also sixth to ninth level Pure Yang and Vajra internal energy techniques, as well as several martial arts skills.

What's special is that there's also a seventh-level Hunyuan internal skill manual.

This thing is extremely rare, and it's perfectly suited to his naturally balanced physique.

Zhong Kui Yaohua treated his adopted son quite well.

Shanshan previously said that her godmother was unwilling to see him now, so it seems that it's not that there's any conflict between the two, but rather that they're having a falling out.

Li Wei thought about it for a while, but in the end he didn't ask Xie Youshan what had happened.

It's something we'll find out sooner or later anyway, so knowing it in advance isn't necessarily a good thing.

Li Wei kissed Xie Youshan and then said, "Shanshan, believe me, we will soon break through the Heavenly Tribulation and take you out."

"It's been over five thousand years, there's no rush. You should prioritize safety and not provoke a heavenly tribulation unless you're absolutely sure of your safety."

Xie Youshan did not doubt Li Wei's ability to break the heavenly tribulation.

After all, even a powerful celestial being like the Queen Mother of the West believed that Li Wei could help them.

The two kissed again, then waved goodbye.

Li Wei was fully conscious. He reached out and gently patted Yao Yue's back to confirm that he had returned to the real world. Then he immersed his mind in the memories transmitted by Xie Youshan.

The disguise technique is called "Hundred Faces, Thousand Appearances," a fifth-level technique.

That seventh-tier Hunyuan internal skill is called Xuanwei True Technique. Its special effect is to reduce the consumption of true qi and increase the speed of true qi recovery and the speed of martial arts execution.

It can be considered a superior alternative to the Sitting Meditation Mystery Technique.

After all, the Sitting Meditation Technique is only effective against the Purple Cloud True Qi.

The four pure yang internal energy cultivation techniques, from lowest to highest level, are the Marrow Cleansing Classic, Pure Yang Limitless Skill, Great Jade Yang Divine Skill, and Primordial Innate Skill.

It's clear that these are not techniques passed down from the same lineage; they were probably collected by the Queen Mother of the West from different sects among the human race.

Then comes the Vajra Internal Skill, from lowest to highest: the Great Sun Sutra, the Arhat Divine Skill, the Mahakala Dharma Protector Skill, and the Marrow Cleansing Sutra.

"These Arhat Divine Skills and Mahakala Dharma Protector Skills seem to be Buddhist practices—very similar to the lineage of those bald monks at Donglin Temple."

Li Wei silently complained.

The Queen Mother of the West herself is the Golden Element Immortal King, so she is naturally most proficient in the Vajra attribute, but these techniques do not appear to have been created by her.

That's normal, after all, she's a woman, and the cultivation methods she created might not be suitable for men to practice.

Finally, there are two martial arts skills: one is the seventh-tier "Dragon's Roar Throw," a hidden weapon technique, and the other is the eighth-tier "Seven Star Chain," which should be a support-type martial arts skill.

They all look quite unique.

"This approach to martial arts is completely different from what we have today—"

Li Wei couldn't say which side was more advanced, since these martial arts, although they came from more than 5,000 years ago, were not simply antiques, but could be the embers of a very advanced and extraordinary civilization.

He focused his mind and spent 235200 recharge points (at a 30% discount) to add the Hundred Faces and Thousand Appearances, the Mysterious True Technique, the Marrow Cleansing Golden Scripture, the Pure Yang Limitless Skill, the Great Sun Scripture, the Arhat Divine Skill, and the Roaring Dragon Throw into the system.

Then, I spent another 17920 recharge points to upgrade the fifth-level disguise technique, "Hundred Faces and Thousand Appearances," to perfection.

"I've gathered all five elements of internal cultivation techniques, but I'd better not add any more here, lest my cultivation level increases too much after transmigrating, and it will be difficult to explain to Aunt Yaoyue."

Li Wei then closed his eyes and took a nap.

The next morning, after getting up, he pulled Yaoyue aside to study disguise.

"Is this okay?"

Li Wei looked at the bronze mirror and asked Yaoyue a question.

"He's still too handsome. This time when he goes to the capital of Wei, he'll probably attract a lot of suitors."

"Invite the Moon," he said coldly.

"When selecting officials, you have to look at their appearance. As long as they can't recognize me, that's fine."

"If the requirement is simply that the person can't recognize it, then they've already passed the test."

After examining it carefully, Shang Xueyan said.

She knew that Li Wei's disguise technique only controlled facial muscles and made minor adjustments, unlike her Myriad Transformations Technique which involved Taoist paths and supernatural powers, allowing her to arbitrarily alter her appearance and even her figure.

However, this technique also has its unique aspects. Even with her Void Realm perspective, she couldn't see any unnatural traces on Li Wei's face.

Of course, she didn't know that this was the effect of qi; she only thought it was due to the superiority of the technique.

"As long as you don't recognize me, that's fine. I'm planning to leave today."

"Li Wei put away his myriad faces and said earnestly to 'Inviting the Moon'."