Chapter 342: Ning Qing's Observations and Conjectures

Nawa Plateau, also known as Nawa No-Man's Land.

At its narrowest, it is 530 kilometers wide from east to west, and at its widest, 820 kilometers; from north to south, it is 740 kilometers at its narrowest and over 1,100 kilometers at its widest, an area larger than most provinces of Yiguo. The average altitude is over 5,500 meters, and the climate is extremely harsh—cold, dry, and windy. The annual average temperature is mostly below zero, the diurnal temperature range is large, and strong winds blow anytime and anywhere, often accompanied by snow.

Therefore, from ancient times to the present, the vast majority of Nawa has been a no-man's land.

In the past, there were still a few herdsmen living on the southern outskirts of the Nawa Plateau, and there were also many ascetics inside; there were even Buddhist Sect temples built in the depths. Ever since the Government designated the world's largest natural ecological reserve on the Nawa Plateau over a dozen years ago, the herdsmen and ascetics have all left one after another, and the Buddhist Sect temples have also fallen into ruin.

Yet in the very center of the no-man's land, at the very top of the roof of the world, at an altitude of 6,000 meters, there is an Observation Base.

This is an extremely powerful cosmic plane observation base.

Among similar observation bases worldwide, it has the most advanced technology, the largest footprint, the most functions, the highest altitude, and the least interference.

It can observe Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation, and it can also be used for routine astronomical observations. It can observe cosmic Spirit Power waves and primordial Spirit Power, and it can also capture and analyze Spirit Power from the starry sky before it has subtle reactions with the Spirit Power of this star field. At the same time, it is one of only two bases in the world capable of observing plane barriers and possessing the ability to analyze situations in other planes; the other is in Dongzhou.

Not every class from the Astronomy and Cosmology College of Ling'an Academy comes here for their internship; only the old gentleman's "Space and Plane Studies" class comes here. He hopes to give the students in his class a higher starting point and a broader horizon.

Originally, this time it was also supposed to be the old gentleman leading them here.

Unfortunately...

However, it is not other teachers from the academy leading the team now, but one of the old gentleman's prize students. Before leaving, the old gentleman gave instructions for him to lead this final class of students here in his stead.

Come to think of it, this person counts as their senior fellow apprentice.

It is just that this "senior fellow apprentice" is already nearly two hundred years old.

Ning Qing does not mind.

The internship course for the class this time is "Using the base's observation equipment to observe plane barriers, conduct simple observations of other planes, and understand and become familiar with the usage methods, principles, and observation procedures of the equipment." It is relatively simple, and basically, only the equipment of the plane observation group will be used.

Ning Qing, however, has other goals.

First, following the descriptions in the book *Conjectures and Transmigration Regarding Twin Planes*, she wants to re-run the Ling Boxin Observation Method and re-calculate the Ling Boxin Formula. She is very interested in the Twin Plane Theory and Spiritual Power proposed by Mr. Ling Boxin and wants to study them in depth.

Second, she wants to conduct in-depth observation and analysis of other planes.

Combining the information she knows, perhaps she can roughly guess the situation of the other planes and the purpose behind the gods' vigorous cultivation of their juniors.

Ning Qing also wants to analyze the Spirit Power coming from the starry sky outside this plane. These Spirit Powers have traveled light-years to get here and may carry unique information. It is not that her level is higher than the scholars at the Observation Base, but she is intentional, with stronger purpose and focus, and perhaps she will have extra gains.

Unfortunately, there is only half a month, which should not be enough time.

Today is the third day since arriving here.

The senior from the Secret Sect far away in Yujing provided her with permission support. The scholars in the Observation Base are all very simple and honest; one rarely sees outsiders here, and they are extremely enthusiastic whenever students arrive each year. The teacher leading the team is also very supportive of the students' own ideas. With support from all three sides, everything has been progressing very smoothly for her.

For three days, she has barely rested.

The only rest time is after eating, at seven o'clock, when she uses satellite communication to chat with Chen Shu for a while.

Besides that, she does not even sleep.

Ning Qing has gradually been convinced by Ling Boxin—

Perhaps Spiritual Power truly exists, and it really connects two universes and two planes. Perhaps the Twin Universe theory is also true, and this universe and the planes within it are truly divided into two parts, either "one left and one right," or "one front and one back."

Subsequently, she began to observe and analyze other planes.

The universe itself has no up, down, left, or right. This plane is a small grid, and all around it are other grids. Plane barriers can be traversed by light and Spirit Power, so one can see other planes through optical telescopes. When Spirit Power passes through a plane barrier, it produces strange changes. Based on the captured Spirit Power, one can analyze the distance, direction, and thickness of the plane barrier, and even measure how many layers of barriers it has passed through.

If it is Spirit Power from a celestial body in an adjacent plane that has only passed through one layer of a plane barrier, it will only carry information from that adjacent plane.

Combining optical observation with the observation and analysis of Spirit Power waves that have "cosmic breathing and pulsation," one can boldly let one's imagination run wild.

And Ning Qing's direction is very clear—

Nawa Base once observed a withered plane, and it even made the news.

It is not that there is no life or civilization.

Among the planes adjacent to this one, most can be confirmed to have no life or civilization, but this plane is the strangest—from the moment it was first observed, not a single bit of Spirit Power has ever been received from it; nothing has come from that direction at all.

In terms of astronomical Spiritual Power Studies, it is as if it were solid; it does not emit Spirit Power itself, and it also blocks all Spirit Power from that direction.

Astronomers have yet to provide an explanation for this.

Perhaps... this is the plane that is at war with the gods of this plane.

That plane which has already been destroyed.

And the reason?

As Ning Qing continues to observe and conjecture about it, she begins to feel a little bit of fear in her heart.

If it really is that one, this does not look like natural decay.

Since the gods have already achieved victory, could it be that what they are still guarding against now is the cause that led to the destruction of this adjacent plane?

Ning Qing does not fear death, nor does she fear the destruction of the world or the demise of civilization. She is not that selfless, but she is not that fearless either. She also has things she fears; she fears that her life, which should have been dull and tedious, has finally become interesting due to a miracle, only to be unable to continue because of this. She fears that her time with Chen Shu will be interrupted and the beauty will be extinguished.

Yujing Academy.

Chen Shu has just boarded the flying car to Lingzhou.

Taking advantage of the fact that Qingqing is away and there are no classes, he plans to spend a few days at the Spirit Sect and, while he is at it, find one or two Spells suitable for the Sixth or Seventh Stage to replace the Tracer Technique.

After getting on the flying car, he first opens a bottle of soda.

The days when one can drink happy water whenever one wants without worrying about getting fat are truly happy.

"Buzz, buzz."

Chen Shu takes out his Mobile Phone.

Gate of All Wonders: Why hasn't Zhang Suannai added the group back yet? Wasn't she supposed to add it back the next day?

Haoran Righteous Qi: @Qingcai Keke

Chen Shu is a bit speechless.

This person probably has some kind of serious illness.

Qingcai Keke:...

Qingcai Keke: Don't you know how to say it yourself if you have something to say?

Haoran: I am the group owner after all.

Qingcai Keke: Zhang Suannai has been detained; it will take a few days before she can be released.

Beauty with Eight-Pack Abs: Ah?

Just Call Me Luo Huaian: Don't make a fuss.

Just Call Me Luo Huaian: It's standard procedure for a Sword Sect Disciple; perhaps when they celebrate the New Year, they compare who was detained more times the previous year.

Beauty with Eight-Pack Abs: Alright.

Beauty with Eight-Pack Abs: But what happened?

Qingcai Keke: Who knows which incident caused it.

Beauty with Eight-Pack Abs: /falls into deep thought

Beauty with Eight-Pack Abs: In the end, I am too naive.

Chen Shu turned off his Mobile Phone, rested his chin on his hand, and looked at the scenery outside the window, wondering how Zhang Suannai was doing in the detention center at this moment.

In the afternoon, he arrived at the Spirit Sect.

Chen Shu did not rush to the Phoenix Tower, but went to find the Vice Sect Master first.

The Vice Sect Master had just finished his Daily Cultivation and was drinking tea in the courtyard; the mountains were quiet but also boring, and seeing him arrive, the Vice Sect Master was very happy and hurriedly asked:

"Has there been any progress in your chess skills recently?"

"Don't mention it."

"How so?"

"A while ago, I was bored, so I taught my childhood sweetheart and my younger sister, but as soon as they learned it, they crushed me, leaving me feeling so frustrated." Chen Shu wore a helpless expression, "I've even thought about teaching my cat to play."

"That proves they are naturally gifted."

"They are indeed smart." Chen Shu couldn't help but feel a bit proud, "Next time I will bring her over and let her play a game with you."

"It won't be easy to beat me."

"She is from the Secret Sect."

"Never mind what I said."

The Vice Sect Master fetched another cup and poured a cup of tea for him as well: "Come, let me test your progress first."

"Will you give me a handicap?"

"I can."

The two began to play.

The Vice Sect Master asked while placing a piece: "When do you plan to push for the High-Tier?"

"As for pushing for it..."

Chen Shu picked up a chess piece and thought for a moment, not knowing if he was thinking about the Vice Sect Master's question or how to move, and only said after a while: "Next year should be fine. Thanks to the Bodhisattva of Calamity, I was already at the Sixth Stage Peak in the Forbidden Land, and with the help of Divine Power, my Spirit Power Quality is much higher than usual... it's just hard to say when I will successfully break through."

Under normal circumstances, even for a peerless genius, it would take at least a dozen years to go from the Sixth Stage Peak to the Seventh Stage.

"Next year, that's not too far off."

"Yes."

"Reach the High-Tier early; only when you reach the High-Tier can you activate the mark, which will make your High-Tier cultivation as simple as the Intermediate Stage."

"I have no choice in the matter..."

"Do not panic."

The Vice Sect Master said while placing a piece: "The sect has prepared two Eighth-tier Beast Pills for you, which can help you promote to the Seventh Stage. At the very least, it can shorten the time."

"Eighth-tier Beast Pill?"

Chen Shu couldn't help but be stunned for a moment.

This was an incredible treasure.

Beast Pills are only generated when a High-Tier beast dies naturally; Eighth-tier beasts are as rare and powerful as Eight-Tier Practitioners, and in ancient times, it wouldn't have been strange for them to be worshipped as gods. Even if a Beast Pill were generated, it would basically be used for one's own offspring or other beasts; let alone humans obtaining them, most people don't even know what a Beast Pill is.

"The beasts gifted them to us," the Vice Sect Master explained, "It has been many years, and the sect only has these two, which have been kept ever since."

"..."

Chen Shu was silent for a while before saying: "Just to have us promote to the High-Tier as soon as possible, and then to the Ninth Stage?"

"Yes."

The Vice Sect Master picked up his teacup, took a sip, and said nonchalantly: "Perhaps there will be very important things for you to do in the future. But rest assured, any difficulties will surely be blocked by the gods at the very front, then by us old fellows, and only then by you young people."

"Mm."

Chen Shu lowered his head and glanced at the chessboard; he was about to lose again.

Since he started playing Go, he had never won.

How miserable...

To the point that he had no confidence in himself, and just wanted to find someone who couldn't play, teach them how to play, and then crush them a few times to experience what it feels like to win a game.