[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-history-is-sick":3,"chapter-history-is-sick-history-is-sick-chapter-19":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","History Is Sick",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2292420,4483,"Chapter 19: Reversing Cause and Effect, Blessed Land (Seeking Monthly Tickets, Seeking Follow-up Reading)","history-is-sick-chapter-19",19,"\u003Cp>Although receiving so much information at once was a lot, it was not difficult for Jiang Yan, who often surfed the internet, to understand, and he realized the problem:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then what about the pathological changes?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he didn't know if the transcendent world followed the laws of physics, the law of conservation of matter should still apply, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this process, where did the pathological changes go?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They are absorbed by us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ba Lie explained: \"This brings us to the role of the Present World. Although it does not produce transcendence, it encompasses everything; it can contain transcendence, and even pathological changes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once infected, creatures of the Pathological Domain must constantly ascend to suppress the side effects; otherwise, they will have their sanity devoured and become twisted monsters. But after their strength increases, they are dragged deeper into the long river of history, encountering more severe pathological changes, repeating the cycle, an eternal reincarnation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, we only need to return to the Present World periodically to curb the pathological changes to a certain extent. Remember, it is curbing, not curing. Being contaminated with too many pathological changes in the Pathological Domain will still lead to distortion, especially since the activation conditions for some History Walker skills are too harsh, constantly devouring and twisting sanity until one eventually falls into becoming a monster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this effect alone is enough to drive those pathological creatures and the Pathological Domain mad, wanting to descend into reality to seize this homeland that belongs to us, to gain a moment of respite, and even believing that the secret to escaping pathological changes is hidden here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the Present World is limited; a massive influx of pathological creatures would inevitably lead to a struggle for resources, and even destroy this pure land of the Present World. This is a war to defend our home; there is no option to retreat. It is either they die, or we perish.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yan nodded, understanding the importance of the Present World.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is equivalent to the fountain in Honor of Kings, only it doesn't restore a health bar, but a sanity value.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the recovery speed is very slow, it at least curbs the deterioration of pathological changes to a certain extent and offsets part of the side effects of the skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this Present World, which can contain countless timelines, twisted pathological changes, and various types of transcendence,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>seems even more eerie!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it is estimated that no one would think about this, or rather...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They dare not.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You have experienced few Pathological Domains, so you probably don't know that the speed at which History Walkers absorb spirituality and cultivate skills within them will increase significantly. The deeper the historical depth, the higher the bonus, but the more anomalies you will encounter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the division of depth, it is generally bounded by dynasties, which conforms to chronological order and is easy to remember. For example, the Qing dynasty where the Corpse-Dissection Royal Court is located is one depth, and there are also the Ming, Yuan, and so on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s not that the powerhouses of the Corpse-Dissection Royal Court are nobodies when they reach deep history, but Pathological Domains that can sink into deeper positions definitely hold forbidden secrets or terrifying ancient existences, and the pathological changes are more severe, the overall number of powerhouses is higher, and the upper limit is also higher.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the Pathological Domain instances that scour the Present World, they are also random. Sometimes, Pathological Domains where multiple depths are intertwined and fused appear, which are even more terrifying and eerie.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All of this, in the final analysis, is the long river of history forcing us to anchor step by step toward the past, searching for the source of the pathological changes, plundering ancient spirituality, while also leaving traces in the past, which in turn affect the present, forming a closed loop.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps the legends of the Present World today only appeared after some ancient existences anchored the past.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In other words, we could also become ancient legends?\" Jiang Yan's eyes were shocked, feeling the terror of the History Walker system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Truly... reversing cause and effect!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course you can, but at least wait until you are strong enough. Even the Old Record Realm above the Transcendent Stage is far from enough.\" Ba Lie laughed out loud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yan smiled and didn't speak. With the Demon God Embryo as an aid, if he still lacked confidence, he might as well go home and farm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ba Lie did not continue to make empty promises and began to describe the transcendent system: \"Transcendence has three stages. The first stage is Spirit Opening, and the second stage is Dao Foundation. You must use a cultivation method to cross it, condensing the soil to carry transcendent power. By this step, the essence of life is improved, and ordinary firearms cannot pose a threat, but unless you are a body cultivator, it is not recommended to take them head-on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even if you are a body cultivator, you will still die if covered by firepower. The reason I mention them is to say... we are different; we have brains.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, in the Pathological Domain, modern technology will be affected by historical dust, reducing its power or even failing. But firearms or items born in the Pathological Domain are not affected, and some Pathological Domains even derive mechanical life and flesh-and-blood technology, which have enlightening effects on modern civilization.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'This is a disguised way of preventing certain major powers from using firepower to wash the ground for points!' Jiang Yan thought to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The third stage of transcendence—Law Seed. You gather Qi to condense a Law Seed. After promotion, your lifespan increases to one hundred and fifty years. At this step, your skills change from techniques to laws. For example, it's like the firearm in your hand upgrading to a cannon, with greatly increased power.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having said so much, Ba Lie was also a bit thirsty. He originally wanted to endure it, but he didn't expect Jiang Yan to look behind him first. Blood threads permeated the room, rolling up two bottles of mineral water and handing them to him and Zhao Yinman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You two have worked hard, have some water.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This observation skill is truly meticulous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But why... can't you just let us go in and sit for a while?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ba Lie complained in his heart. After thanking him, he took the water and took a sip to moisten his throat, then continued: \"The first two realms can be achieved through self-cultivation, but starting from the third stage, the required Law Qi cannot be nurtured in the Present World. Even if it exists, it is in some forbidden areas related to History Walkers or ancient demons.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, if you want to promote to Law Seed, you can only actively sink into the long river of history to find Pathological Domains of the Turbid Flow level or higher with corresponding attributes. Moreover, Qi is similar to rare heavenly treasures; often, before it is fully formed, it has already been targeted by great demons who guard it, waiting for it to mature to swallow it and seek promotion. The collection process can be described as fraught with danger.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This method of upgrading is completely forcing History Walkers to constantly sink into the long river of history. Of course, one can choose to slack off, but sooner or later, one will still be forced to enter the Pathological Domain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or, if thousands of Pathological Domains rush into the Present World, it will still be a dead end.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yan was not afraid and asked curiously: \"Mr. Ba Lie, you said that there are many sects and aristocratic families in the Present World. Where does the Qi they need for promotion come from?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sect and force must have an orderly inheritance, otherwise it is difficult to generate cohesion, let alone compete with the official authorities for talent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Congratulations, Watson, you finally found the blind spot.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ba Lie made a detective joke and explained:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The reason they can achieve orderly inheritance is because they have conquered some Pathological Domains that can produce corresponding Law Qi or treasures. After killing the demon domain masters within, they use special means to refine the space and fix it near the Present World, calling it—Blessed Land.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In my opinion, that is more like hell. Although I don't like it, I have to admit that this is indeed a shortcut to quickly cultivate talent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I don't recommend you join an aristocratic family because they trust bloodlines or master-disciple inheritance more, cultivating from childhood, instilling responsibility and values. Unless an outsider makes a great contribution, it is difficult to enter these Pathological Domains.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the contrary, our History Correction Bureau treats everyone equally and does not ask about background. This kind of rare transcendent resource needs time to gestate, so it is generally distributed according to merit. There are also policies to encourage newcomers, such as the recent Jiangnan Province newcomer training, where the top three rewards include entering a precious Pathological Domain that gestates treasures.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Ba Lie revealed his true intentions, using profit to entice him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was not lying. Aristocratic families and sects at most absorb outsiders as guest ministers, and some extreme families will even plant techniques to control them to ensure loyalty.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's no different from being a dog, and even worse. The former only needs to watch the house, while the latter is the beast of burden among beasts of burden, no different from livestock.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there was no need to tell Jiang Yan these things; it was not conducive to unity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides cultivation-type Pathological Domains, there are also some Blessed Land domains that are open to the public, where some special pathological creatures are gestated.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For example, there are Wine Jar Demons that can brew various fine wines when irrigated with fresh blood; one sip can make you sleep for a month.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There are Eerie Peach Trees with human-faced peach fruits; after eating them, you can forget your troubles and cut off your romantic ties.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There are also rare Pathological Domains that gestate divination-type creatures, where you can calculate your own future, though you can only see bad things.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides that, there are various humanoid demons, such as the legendary most moist Slug Succubus, the handsome Demon Donkey Boy, and even Pathological Domains that keep low-level Heavenly Demons. As long as you have money, you can enjoy the paradise within. It does satisfy the strange hobbies of many guys. If there is a chance... cough cough, I haven't been there, and I have no interest in going!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing the suspicious gazes of the two, Ba Lie coughed lightly, his expression becoming serious, and he reminded Jiang Yan: \"However, in the long river of history, the thing you need to be most careful about is not the monsters, but the humans living in the Pathological Domain!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Join us, and you can learn this ability to change the subject silently, and you can also go play on public funds.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Yinman spoke out of the blue, not forgetting the mission she had just been given, and earnestly introduced the branch's benefits.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cough cough cough...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ba Lie, who was drinking water, sprayed it out upon hearing this and coughed repeatedly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My dear lady, is this something worth showing off?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And... is the latter part something that can be said???\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I beg you, stop using these eyes that are good at finding flaws.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There are also humans in the depths of history?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yan pretended not to hear that sentence, his expression surprised. He had thought that the long river of history was full of shadows of displaced people and all kinds of strange pathological creatures.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Otherwise, where do you think the limbs spliced by the Corpse-Dissection Royal Court cavalry come from? They can't be using their own people,\" Ba Lie said with a sigh, his expression nostalgic:\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"History Walkers are not suitable for frequent entry into Pathological Domains. Some barren-level Pathological Domains have only formed monster nests, and killing them doesn't cause psychological burden. But some high-level Pathological Domains have formed special alien civilizations, or even... human civilizations.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They live there, and their appearance is no different from humans in the Present World. Even the bottom-level humans don't know that the Present World exists, believing that the world they live in is the real one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is not comparable to manipulating a character to kill NPCs in a game. As long as a person has values, their sanity will collapse during long-term slaughter, or they will be infected by pathological changes and become monsters.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But although they have wisdom and can communicate, they cannot be trusted. After all, in order to survive, they actively accept various pathological transcendent systems, but this is drinking poison to quench thirst. Only by ascending to the Present World can they curb the pathological changes. For this, they will stop at nothing, using your bones as a raft to cross over to the Present World.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ba Lie sighed; these were all experiences summarized by History Walkers with blood and tears.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if Jiang Yan didn't join the History Correction Bureau, he was willing to give a few more reminders, hoping it might provide help at a critical moment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With one more powerhouse, the Present World is one point safer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Jiang Yan thinking seriously, he smiled, \"Once you reach the Law Seed Realm, you can be considered a mainstay in any force. Further up, the Old Record...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could finish speaking, the sound of a mobile phone vibrating came from Ba Lie. He unlocked the screen, glanced at the message, frowned, but quickly relaxed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A thought sprouted in his heart, and he looked at Jiang Yan, saying meaningfully:\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since you are so interested in the Old Record Realm, do you want to come with us to carry out a suppression mission?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two chapters released together, continuing to ask for monthly tickets, follow-up reading, and recommendation tickets. It is very important for a new book. If you have good suggestions or historical relics, you can leave a message in the comment area,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of this chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",2371,"2026-06-20T04:11:05.849Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","bc0d8686bfa6b1bd663731d508283c5f7c2c44c40fcb755447fedeb321655581","history-is-sick-chapter-20","history-is-sick-chapter-18",69,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fhistory-is-sick-cover.jpg"]