Falling.
Fall again.
Keep falling.
"boom--"
Wake up with a start.
Gu Shen opened his eyes and saw that he was standing in a vast wilderness. Grass clippings all over the sky were moving in the wind. Dark clouds weighed down the sky. There was a faint roar of thunder in the leaden clouds. , the whole world was quiet and dead, like the impending doomsday.
here it is……
The memory emerged and stopped at the finger that Senior Sister Luo pointed out to him at the end.
"This is a dream caused by a spiritual transcendent."
A familiar voice sounded.
Gu Shen turned his head in shock and saw the little white skirt that he had longed for. The hem of the skirt was blown up by the wind, revealing the girl's pink legs.
Seeing Gu Shen's stunned expression.
Chu Ling stroked a piece of long hair from his temples and asked with a smile: "Why, you don't want to see me?"
"No, no, how is it possible?!"
Gu Shen waved his hand quickly. He considered his words and said slowly: "I just didn't expect... that I would meet you here."
He was a little disappointed.
If this is a dream that Luo Er has imposed on himself, is everything now just his imagination?
"Although this is a dream, everything that happens will become your real memory." Chu Ling said seriously: "Reality and illusion are originally two worlds with blurred boundaries. No one can describe the spiritual consciousness that controls our bodies. The exact entity, form...but it really exists. And in such a dream, spiritual consciousness can be concretely manifested."
Gu Shen recalled his first encounter with Chu Ling.
That "0001" train... was that also a dream?
"As for why I appeared here...the specific reason, now is not the time to explain." Chu Ling said softly: "Gu Shen, you just need to remember that even if there is no [Deep Sea], I can still [Spirit] with you." Link]. So..."
"Whenever you need me, I'll be there."
She looked at Gu Shen and said, "Definitely."
Gu Shen stared at the girl blankly. In this dream-like world, everything was so vast. The wilderness could not be seen. The sea of leaves could submerge young girls, and the dark clouds above them almost collapsed.
in this world.
A person is so small and lonely.
But with one more person, we are no longer small and no longer lonely.
"hiss……"
Gu Shen felt a little headache and whispered: "I remember, the reason why I came here is because Senior Sister Luo wants to show me something... What is that 'thing'?"
About this question.
Chu Ling just smiled and didn't reply.
Gu Shen realized that the answer to this question... needed to be revealed with his own hands. He reached out and grabbed a piece of whirling grass clippings. Everything here was very real. There were residual ice slag and frost chips on the blades. It looked like it was not yet complete. thaw.
Rub vigorously.
The ice slag is crushed into water.
More and more grass clippings fly up, some break free from the frost and snow cover, and some stretch out their tender green buds. This gray and silent world gradually turns green under the cover of thunder, like a fairy tale. A picture of color.
In the era of surging electronics, such scenery has long been invisible. Today's steel jungle is full of cold, rough building monsters. A new spring grass will soon be trampled and bent, and a brand-new piece of grass will be bent over. The land will soon be uprooted... Even in undeveloped and barren areas, it is difficult to see large stretches of continuous wilderness.
As the picture expanded, the loneliness and dilapidation were swept away, the rumbling thunder became more intense, and there seemed to be an invisible tide pushing in from far and near——
Gu Shen seemed to see all living things resurrecting, the dry winter was shattered, spring was coming, countless leaves and grass were sweeping in, and the frost and snow were shaken away and shattered.
He adjusted his breathing subconsciously.
All sounds became clear, including his own breathing... Time seemed to slow down at this moment.
The invisible force guided Gu Shen to sit down and turned into a tiny spring grass in the wilderness. The moment he sat down, a thin layer of frost and snow condensed on his hair, but it was quickly blown away by the wind - —
Lots of grass clippings were blown up.
And he stood still.
At this moment, it seems that there are many words injected into my mind, and it seems that there are countless continuous virtual images, broken lines, and smeared colors——
Accompanied by a roar from the dome.
Spring thunder sounded.
Information explodes in your mind.
The continuous drizzle fell, not very strongly, but it covered the entire wilderness. The falling strands of rain did not make people feel cold... but instead made people feel extremely warm.
This is a spring rain that brings the whole world out of the cold winter.
Grass clippings fell, landing on Gu Shen's brows, shoulders, and hair.
The young man forgot everything, and his breathing was as steady as a stone. In this dream, Gu Shen seemed to be having a deeper dream. His mental power was slowly increasing, and with every second that passed, he felt at ease and stable.
The girl in a little white dress was beside him, smiling and watching quietly.
Countless grass clippings whizzed past and were struck down by the rain. Only when they landed next to Chu Ling, they turned into broken numbers. This perfect real world, because of the girl's existence, had a small piece of inaccessible and untouchable grass. Fantasy zone.
…
…
I don’t know how much time has passed.
Gu Shen slowly opened his eyes, sensing his own changes.
He felt as if he had slept for a long, long time, and this dream world seemed to be real.
Because he used the Ruler of Truth, the fatigue from not having enough rest all night was completely wiped away at this moment, and Gu Shen's heart was now filled with positive emotions similar to "revival in spring".
He finally understood what Senior Sister Luo said about the thing that could help him control extraordinary power.
This dream is more like a lecture.
There is no better way to teach than to be there... This entire dream world, from grass clippings to thunder, all living creatures are teaching you... how to breathe.
This is a breathing method that can only be understood but cannot be expressed.
"It's incredible."
Gu Shen's eyes became clearer and shining. He looked at Chu Ling, his eyes full of gratitude.
While sleeping, Gu Shen could feel that someone was always with him.
"This is the "Jingzhe" that Gu Changzhi left to the adjudication office." Chu Ling said softly: "After searching the five continents, there should be no breathing method more suitable for newcomers than "Jingzhe". As long as you master this breathing method, you can always By tempering your spirit, you can greatly reduce the probability of 'losing control'."
"Jingzhe..."
Gu Shen clenched his fist. He felt that there was a huge amount of power in his body. Now his spirit became extremely full and fertile, as if he had endless energy.
It was as if there was a thunderbolt hidden in his spine.
Just like the word "Jingzhe"!
"The only drawback is that the comprehension of "Jingzhe" is very, very, very... difficult."
Chu Ling used three extremes in a row, and at the same time looked at Gu Shen, his eyes a little complicated, and said: "The vast majority of people, even if they have the opportunity to come to this dream world, will not have the slightest resonance."
Gu Shen looked down at the grass clippings in his palm.
Is it difficult?
But I didn't seem to encounter any difficulties in my own enlightenment... Everything went so smoothly, and it would not be an exaggeration to describe it as smooth.
"You chose [Spiritual Link] because you were afraid that I would get into trouble?" Gu Shen smiled, "I'm sorry to disappoint you."
Chu Ling was noncommittal, "Yes, not entirely."
"If I don't enter this dream world... after you have comprehended "The Jingzhe", this dream will be over."
Chu Ling raised his head and looked towards the end of the world after the spring rain had stopped. The dark clouds in the distance dispersed, the clouds broke, and the horizon at the end of his sight began to shrink.
This dream world has begun to collapse, but in the sky above the sky, there are pieces of vague symbolic codes falling, so the collapse of Jingzhe's dream has been slowed down extremely slowly.
"You can't go out yet."
Gu Shen was stunned.
"Only fifteen minutes have passed in the real world."
Chu Ling gave a simple explanation and said: "The fastest enlightenment record in the history of the Judgment Office is one hour and forty-five minutes. If you go out now... No matter how hard Zhou Ji protects you, the people in the Judgment Office will probably suggest that you be taken away." Sliced and studied.”
"……fifteen minutes?!"
Gu Shen was surprised. If he had told himself that fifteen hours had passed in this dreamland of Jingzhe, he would have believed it.
Only a quarter of an hour passed in the real world.
Gu Shen understood what Chu Ling meant.
In many games, the first record is always refreshed. If it is a little faster than the original first place, then the record breaker is the respectable new champion, but if it is several times faster, dozens of times... then people You will probably think that this person is a shameful cheater.
"Jingzhe's world is about to collapse."
Gu Shen saw the collapse of the sky in the distance. He didn't want to go out now and was about to cry. "How long can we hold on? You told me earlier. I can sleep here and then comprehend."
"Many things in the dream world are not under the control of one's own consciousness." Chu Ling smiled: "The subconscious mind determines the outcome of the dream. If you choose to sleep, you may complete the enlightenment in the next level of dream. This is why, The reason why many people have tried so hard to understand "Jingzhe" and tried various methods but still failed in the end."
"The good news is... with my delay, the world's collapse has slowed down. We will still set a new record, but it will only be a little faster than the first place." Chu Ling stretched out a finger, revealing a rare With a playful smile, "A little bit."
"a little bit?"
"A little faster than the original first place?"
Gu Shen sighed and asked sincerely: "Master Chu Ling, with your great powers, can you let me be the tail of the crane? The kind that boils water a little slower than the last one. I am better at hiding behind than being the first. , it’s really safe that way.”
The girl tilted her head slightly, her eyes confused.
She couldn't understand why Gu Shen wanted to be the tail end of the crane.
Everyone wants to be the first, everyone wants to be the person who sets records, shines brightly, and attracts attention.
"I've always just wanted to be an ordinary, ordinary person..."
"I have never wanted to shine brightly or be noticed..."
Gu Shen took a deep breath and gradually sped up his originally slow speech: "When you become the number one, many people will have expectations for you for no reason. You must run forward with all your strength and run faster and faster." It’s getting faster and faster, and I can no longer stop. Mr. Shu saved me with an amnesty order. My senior sisters and brothers came all the way to teach me. They bought me a new house and gave me a lot of money. Now I feel like I I feel sorry for them if I can't get an 'S' grade. But... Chu Ling, you know, they worked so hard to help me, but they didn't know that I don't have that so-called bullshit extraordinary ability!"
Chu Ling looked at the young man blankly.
After the spring rain, grass clippings and water droplets stuck to the sides of Gu Shen's cheeks. In those clear pupils, there was 30% struggle and 70% pain.
In fact, it’s not that he doesn’t want to be number one.
It's about being afraid of letting down those people who are kind to you.
Gu Shen just felt that it all happened too fast and was too ridiculous. Fifteen days later, there would be a review by the tribunal. They would rate his "extraordinary abilities"... But who would have thought that he had no extraordinary abilities at all? !
What’s the use of special training?
What is the use of understanding "Jingzhe"?
Even if I try my best, all my efforts are destined to be in vain.
"Who said that."
The end of the collapsing world.
A gentle voice sounded.
"Who says you don't have extraordinary abilities..."
Chu Ling shook her head. Her face was serious and her voice was sincere. It spread together with the rain and enveloped the surroundings, making people feel peaceful.
"You just haven't awakened yet."
The world is slowly falling apart.
Gu Shen stopped looking at the grass clippings, the rain, and the remaining clouds. The scenery in his eyes was no longer important. All that was left was this girl.
He saw something different in Chu Ling's eyes from others.
Not expectations, nor encouragement, nor comfort.
It is an unequivocal declaration, a prophecy that will surely come true.
"Gu Shen, you have to believe in yourself... you deserve an 'S' rating!"
…
…
The concept of time in the dream world cannot be understood.
It is obvious that the time for enlightenment is very slow.
The collapse happened so quickly.
Nothing happened, the end of the world came into view, the sky collapsed, and was replaced by countless vague codes.
Chu Ling stood in the darkness and said with a smile.
"Since you don't want to be the one who sets the record, then I will walk with you behind. The road is still very long, very long..."
This time, it was the girl who stretched out her hand, wanting to touch the boy.
This time, I still haven’t really touched—
Gibberish is flying.
Darkness envelops.
Dreams, broken.
