Everything was annihilated, and the world fell into a dead silence.
At that moment, Luo Kai's consciousness seemed to have left the material world. To be exact, it had escaped into the nothingness of the negative space.
The rules of space and time here were completely different from the positive space. Everything was in a state of stillness, including time.
What was light?
No one knew the answer to this because light covered everything. Only when light existed would everything have meaning.
All living things carry Yin and embrace Yang. Rushing Qi leads to harmony. The energy of all living things is the product of Yin and Yang. Light is no exception. Light has three primary colors, red, yellow, and green. These three primary colors can be mixed to form all colors, and when added together, it results in black.
Red light belonged to Yang, green light belonged to Yin, and yellow light was in the middle.
In the theory of chemistry, light corresponded to matter. Different matter corresponded to different light, and the concept of color was born from this.
For example, ultraviolet light had similar properties to metal silver. Therefore, in ancient legends, sunlight and silver were the nemesis of dark creatures.
Yang was active, and Yin was silent. Without movement, nothing could be born. Therefore, everything began with Yang and ended with Yin.
In short, light was a power that represented new life and destruction.
From a scientific perspective, the external manifestation of all known energy was light, which could also be called radiation.
Every star was a huge and permanent nuclear fusion reactor, which brought light to the empty and dark universe.
Radiation was the same as electromagnetism. They were both produced by the action of microscopic particles. Electromagnetic force came from the fusion and conversion of microscopic particles, while radiation was the annihilation effect of microscopic particles colliding with each other. In other words, it consumed itself and converted it into energy. One was orderly and controllable, while the other was disorderly and difficult to control. This was also the biggest reason why humans could master electricity, but not radiation.
Electromagnetic force could be understood as the ultimate product of elemental energy, while radiation was the product of chaotic energy. One represented order, the other represented chaos.
The electromagnetic force field of the planet sorted out the chaotic radiation emitted by the star into order, and life was born from it.
Although Luo Kai's consciousness had left, his body was still there. The temperature at the center of a nuclear explosion could reach hundreds of millions of degrees, and no matter matter could withstand it.
But sometimes, there was no need to withstand it. It was fine to accept it.
Just like how electrodes relied on electromagnetic force, a bonfire absorbed candlelight, the ocean accommodated rivers, and the sun attracted stars.
Just like the dark energy, as long as the violent and chaotic radiation was organized, it would not cause any harm to the user.
He once had the experience of absorbing radiation energy. Unfortunately, it was different this time. The energy from the outside world was too much. If his body was a cup, then the radiation energy from the outside world was a river. There were signs of it exploding in an instant.
…
At the University of Beijing, Yun Chan and Su Chengbo were drinking tea in a small loft in Ruifeng Valley. Su Hsiao-mei was smiling as she poured tea for the two of them.
Su Chengbo looked around and clicked his tongue in wonder. "Teacher, the layout of this small building is very unique. Light can be reflected in any corner, and there is air flow in any space. At the same time, it is very stable. I estimate that it will not decay for hundreds or thousands of years. I wonder which master architect made it?"
Before Yun Chan could say anything, Su Hsiao-mei beat him to it and said, "Brother Luo built it!"
Su Chengbo's expression changed. "Luo Kai?"
All methods originated from the same source. Architecture was also an extremely high level of knowledge. When it reached a certain level, it could almost turn something rotten into something magical. This small building not only had excellent lighting and ventilation, it could even absorb the active energy from the outside world. Ordinary people would live a long and healthy life if they lived here for a long time.
It seemed that the little fellow had already reached the level of mastering one method and mastering all methods a few years ago.
"Yes, Brother Luo built it a few years ago when he was at the University of Beijing. I didn't know that he was coming at that time. Otherwise, I would have definitely asked him for more knowledge!" Su Hsiao-mei said, full of frustration.
Yun Chan stroked his long beard and said with a smile, "It's not too late now."
"It's too late. Teacher, you don't know. Every time I meet Brother Luo, it's like I'm enlightened. Some things that I don't understand, he can explain it to me with just a few words …"
Seeing Su Hsiao-mei change from her usual melancholy to a smiling face, Su Chengbo sighed inwardly. His heart was somewhat comforted, but more than that, he was worried.
His most beloved daughter was clearly showing signs of budding feelings. If the other party was someone else, he naturally wouldn't care. Instead, he would be very happy. This was because feelings were the most important step in the growth of a human's mind. Feelings and desires were shackles that bound one's thoughts in certain aspects, but at the same time, they were the source of creativity.
However, the other party was a Saint. As the saying goes, humans aren't plants and can't be emotionless. The state of a Saint's life was already different from that of a normal life form. It was really like a stubborn stone or a plant. Their feelings and desires would become weaker and weaker until they completely disappeared.
Furthermore, this Saint was Luo Kai …
He couldn't help but open his mouth to interrupt Su Hsiao-mei's words. "Little sister, you can leave first. I need to speak with teacher."
"Okay." Su Hsiao-mei was stunned for a moment. Then, she nodded meekly and got up to leave.
The two people in the attic were silent. After a long time, Yun Chan opened his mouth and said, "Chengbo, among all my students, you are the most talented one. It's a pity that I can't pass on my teachings to you. After all these years, do you blame me?"
Su Chengbo smiled and said, "If teacher didn't pass on the concept of Yin and Yang, Chengbo wouldn't have achieved what I have. How would I dare to blame teacher?"
Yun Chan sighed and said, "Taoism emphasizes education without discrimination. However, in the end, I still can't let go of the differences between races. You are the most talented one among all my students, but I can't pass on the Book of the Universe to you. Alas, I'm still a little narrow-minded. I can't even compare to that kid."
Su Chengbo got up and said respectfully, "Teacher, please don't say that. My Three-Eyed Race and the other four major human branches are all controlled by the temple. Teacher, you don't want to pass on the teachings of the Saints to me because you're worried that I'll become a puppet. I can understand."
Yun Chan smiled and pointed at his head. "Every one of us is an independent individual with an independent will. If the gods want to control everything, they have to start from here."
Su Chengbo thought for a while and nodded. "Teacher is right. Every life is a unique existence. This is the opportunity that the heavens and earth have given us."
The two drank tea and talked about the heavens and earth and the human heart. This was the only thing that a Saint cared about.
Su Chengbo didn't hide anything. He told Yun Chan about the Fusion Body he cultivated in detail.
Yun Shan kept nodding. Finally, he stroked his beard and muttered, "Light is the origin of all things, including elemental energy and chaos energy. Your Body of Fusion mainly cultivates the chaotic and disorderly chaos energy. It is somewhat similar to the Body of Elements that the little guy cultivates, but the elements represent order …
Before he finished speaking, the third eye between Su Chengbo's eyebrows suddenly opened. Traces of silver light appeared and attracted the light from outside. For a moment, the entire pavilion was like a small sun. However, it wasn't hot. Instead, it was extremely warm.
He had always been calm. After he became a Saint, he even stepped into the realm of being as immovable as a mountain. It was impossible for him to have such intense emotional fluctuations. The meaning of Yun Chan's words was too shocking.
He also thought of the Taoist philosophy that he inherited. He was the Way of Heaven Interception, while Luo Kai was the Way of Heaven. One was fighting for, the other was giving. They were opposites.
What Yun Chan really meant was that he and Luo Kai were probably destined to be enemies!
Yun Chan saw this and smiled. "Don't be nervous. That little guy doesn't only have the Body of Elements. The two of you are not opposing each other. It's just like the stars and planets. The key is balance."
Su Chengbo understood what Yun Chan meant. All things in the world were opposites and at the same time, they helped each other. They were all products of balance.
He let out a long breath and smiled bitterly. "Teacher is right. I worried too much. That little guy is born with the Body of Tao. He has chaos, darkness, elements, and all kinds of energy. His spiritual will has also reached the realm of prying into the power of time and space. His future achievements are far above mine."