Whether technology or mysticism—both were thus.
When one side far surpassed the other, the backward side would be eliminated.
Current artifact refinement techniques couldn't manufacture those precise technologies. But the future?
Would there be a day when current technologies could all be recreated through artifact refinement methods?
Would such a civilization be what Brandon White hoped for?
Technology and mysticism had no distinction between strong and weak—both also had their own limitations.
Current Earth civilization's rapid progress was based on spiritual energy's existence as an energy source. But after spiritual energy began declining or even disappearing?
Would this civilization existing based on spiritual energy collapse because of this?
Brandon White didn't hope Earth civilization would gradually become a one-sided technology-based or mysticism-based civilization.
In his thinking, civilization's most correct development—early stage using mystical cultivation methods to train, gradually developing five senses and brain regions, using this as foundation to rapidly absorb knowledge, then devoting themselves to technology-side research.
Optimized brain regions would greatly enhance their wisdom, thinking, and research speed—also faster promoting technology's development.
Mysticism would—after technology reached certain degree—use technological methods to analyze the mystical, then convert it into purest research knowledge, thereby spreading throughout entire civilization.
When the mystical was no longer mystical, it would no longer be mystical.
To Brandon White, in civilization's development, technology was more important than mysticism—even far more important.
This point—just from current Earth having already experienced two Spiritual Energy Tides and one spiritual energy reciprocal feedback—could be seen.
Under such excellent conditions, how many First Sequence existed? How many Second Sequence? How many ability users could be called possessing decent combat power—able to resist missiles, even bullets?
Compared to entire civilization's enormous population ratio, these numbers were extremely minuscule.
This civilization's vast majority remained ordinary people—ordinary people who'd awakened abilities.
One should know—currently was the most suitable period for mystical development, Spiritual Energy Revival's early stage. Already this situation. So after Spiritual Energy Revival's peak passed, entering decline period—what then?
When top-tier powerhouses could leave the Solar System, those people would still be confined to this tiny planet.
For mysticism, aptitude and talent were more important than anything.
But technology was different.
Technology's most important aspect was technique rather than individuals.
However, Brandon White had already seen this point in the Annals of History. The person capable of resolving this problem had already appeared.
His talent and abilities destined him to bring technology onto proper tracks and develop new paths.
Time slowly passed. Beast Tides various cities encountered were either eliminated or automatically retreated.
Danger once again dispersed. Citizens within cities finally felt at ease—no longer facing fear and worry that cities might be breached at any moment.
Online also began circulating videos of various cities resisting Beast Tides, using relaxed text to enliven and relax everyone's tense nerves.
Perhaps because Spiritual Energy Revival's appearance made people experience too much—reality's cruelty made them no longer vent anger online. Rather, they treated the internet as their place to relax.
Even after experiencing heavy tragedies—online, they'd use positive text to comment and communicate.
At this time, people also discovered several more First Sequence and Second Sequence in Vantora Capital Spiritual Energy Bureau.
"Cloud City, Tyrannosaurus Sword God, Chu Han."
"Ye City, Mountain God, Li Chuan."
These two were First Sequence recognized by Vantora Capital General Spiritual Energy Bureau. Second Sequence numbers were comparatively more numerous.
Spear-wielding Gun God Zhao Feng, who charged seven times through Beast Tides.
Shushan disciple Xu Qing.
Baiyun Temple disciple Fahai.
And Vantora Capital Spiritual Energy Bureau member Zhang Hai.
Each of their abilities had introductions. Besides this, related videos existed.
Citizens could also judge through these videos whether their strength met First Sequence and Second Sequence standards.
"Forgive me—when I first saw the title 'Tyrannosaurus Sword God,' I laughed. Tyrannosaurus and Sword God feel completely asymmetrical! Especially after seeing his ability was beast-type Tyrannosaurus, I laughed even louder. Completely couldn't imagine how he used swords."
"Overwhelming ten skills with one strength?"
"Until I watched that video—one person, one sword slaughtering through entire Beast Tide, sitting atop corpse mountains and blood seas. Ah, that scene—so freaking cool!!!"
Even dreams wouldn't dare be this cool!
"Same thought as above. If not for this video, I wouldn't know swords could be played so awesomely! That later part was sword qi, right? And that scene where without attacking, surrounding mutant beasts fainted—I suspect mental-type attacks similar to Conqueror's Haki. Very likely Sword Intent!"
"Chu Han's First Sequence absolutely qualified. But among Second Sequence, have you seen Shushan disciple Xu Qing's video? That's definitely an immortal cultivator, right?"
"Sword phantoms piercing heaven and earth! Terrifying thunder several hundred meters thick! Already like this and you're telling me this is Second Sequence?!"
"Which Second Sequence is this strong?!"
"Xu Qing completely satisfied all my fantasies about xianxia Shushan. If not for that First Sequence level mutant lizard being too strong—Xu Qing's attacks hitting it doing nothing—I'd absolutely recognize him as First Sequence. Pity the comparison's here."
"But this mutant lizard feels like even Chu Han coming wouldn't help much."
"Can only say Second Sequence encompasses too wide a range. Some Second Sequence completely crush other Second Sequence, yet fall short of First Sequence—can only be judged Second Sequence."
"Also, have you seen that monk's video? That scene completely overturned my definition of monks."
"What the hell 'Great Mighty Heavenly Dragon, World-Honored Ksitigarbha, Vajra Buddhas'—this is definitely a monk? Most unexpected—he's actually called Fahai?"
"I simply cannot look directly at this name."
This world also had the Legend of White Snake story. Only within, Fahai displayed was completely normal—slaying demons and devils, hostile toward demons as a Buddhist disciple. Powerful was powerful, but very normal. Whereas this Fahai...
Great Mighty Heavenly Dragon, Arhat Golden Body—simply too fierce!
"Don't only talk about them! Don't you think Zhao Feng's also very strong? Spear strikes like dragons—charging seven times through Beast Tides. Simply modern-version Zhao Zilong!"
"Though not as handsome as Zhao Zilong in stories, very pleasing to watch! That seemingly invincibly brave aura also very attractive!"
"According to Spiritual Energy Bureau data, his ability's just ordinary wind-type ability. Aptitude also not high. How could he combine spear and ability so well? Really too strong!"
(End of Chapter)