NTR: Choice Based System-Chapter 233: Understanding of Space

"There are arrays that enhance the flow of Qi, others that accelerate the absorption of medicinal herbs, and some that even create a protective field around the patient, shielding them from further harm."

Another disciple inquired, "You mentioned level ten arrays. Are they purely theoretical, or have they ever been successfully created?"

Elder Zhao stroked his beard thoughtfully. "Legends speak of level ten arrays, capable of controlling the Heavens. However, no one in recorded history has ever definitively proven to have created one. They remain the pinnacle of array mastery, a goal to strive for, perhaps, but one that may forever remain beyond our reach."

Finally, it was Ye Yang's turn. He started with a simple question. "Elder Zhao, you said that energy flow is crucial. What are the most common methods for directing and controlling this flow within an array?"

Elder Zhao nodded. "That's a fundamental question. We use various techniques, including specific hand gestures, incantations, and the strategic placement of energy conduits, often in the form of special stones or crystals. These act as pathways for the energy, guiding it along the desired pattern."

As the session progressed, Ye Yang's questions became more intricate. "Elder Zhao," he asked, "if an array is designed to manipulate gravity, how would one account for the natural gravitational pull of the planet when constructing the array?"

Elder Zhao's eyes lit up. "An excellent question, Ye Yang. That's where the true mastery lies."

"You must create a counter-force within the array, a localized field that can either neutralize or amplify the existing gravitational pull.

"This involves complex calculations and precise manipulation of spatial energies. It's not merely about creating a pattern; it's about understanding the underlying forces and working in harmony with them."

Ye Yang's final question was the most challenging yet. "Elder Zhao, you spoke of spatial manipulation. Is it possible to create an array that can temporarily distort space, perhaps creating a small pocket dimension or even a portal?"

A hush fell over the other disciples. This was advanced theory, bordering on the realm of legends. Elder Zhao paused, considering the question carefully.

"Such arrays are incredibly complex, Ye Yang," he finally said. "They require a profound understanding of spatial laws, far beyond what most of us possess. While theoretically possible, the energy requirements would be astronomical, and the risk of instability immense. A single miscalculation could have catastrophic consequences."

Ye Yang's curiosity was piqued. "Then what about spatial rings and spatial bags?" he asked. "How are they created?"

Elder Zhao looked at Ye Yang, a hint of admiration in his eyes. "Ah, spatial artifacts," he said.

"Those are fascinating creations. Even with just a fraction of insight into spatial manipulation—say, the 00.10% we discussed—a skilled array master at level three or above can create spatial rings and bags, or even small pocket dimensions. However, anything beyond that—vast, expansive spaces—remains largely in the realm of imagination, at least for now."

Ye Yang, his mind buzzing with the information about spatial rings, couldn't contain his curiosity any longer.

He raised his hand again. "Elder Zhao," he began, "you mentioned that even with some understanding of spatial manipulation, creating truly large spaces is beyond our current capabilities. But… what is space, exactly? We talk about manipulating it, distorting it, but what is it fundamentally?"

A thoughtful silence fell over the group. This was a question that had plagued philosophers and cultivators for centuries.

Even Elder Zhao, with his vast knowledge of arrays, paused, considering how to explain such a fundamental concept.

"That," he finally said, his voice laced with a hint of wonder, "is a question that has baffled sages and scholars for generations."

"Defining space is… difficult. We experience it as the three dimensions in which we move and exist. We perceive it as the distance between objects. But what it truly is… that is a mystery."

He gestured around the training area. "We see this space as empty, a void between us and the trees, the buildings.

"But is it truly empty? Or is it filled with something we cannot perceive? Some theories suggest that space is a fabric, a kind of underlying structure upon which reality is woven. Others believe it's connected to energy, that space itself can be warped and manipulated by powerful energies."

Elder Zhao looked at Ye Yang, his eyes twinkling slightly. "You ask the big questions, young man. The questions that drive us to explore, to experiment, to push the boundaries of our understanding."

"The truth is, we don't fully know what space is. Our current understanding, even the 00.10% we grasp of spatial manipulation, is like trying to understand the ocean by examining a single drop of water. We see a glimpse of the whole, but the vastness, the depth, remains largely unknown."

He paused, letting his words sink in. "Perhaps," he continued, "the key to unlocking the secrets of space lies in understanding its true nature."

"Perhaps if we knew what space truly is, we could then truly master it. But that… that is a journey of discovery that may take lifetimes, perhaps even millennia."

Ye Yang absorbed Elder Zhao's words, his mind racing. The idea that space was more than just an empty void, that it might be a fabric or connected to energy, was both fascinating and daunting.

He realized that his quest to master arrays was not just about learning techniques and formulas; it was about understanding the fundamental building blocks of reality itself.

And that, he knew, was a journey he was eager to embark on, no matter how long or arduous it might be.

"Elder," Ye Yang asked, his voice tinged with a hint of desperation.

"if space is indeed more than just emptiness, something far more complex and mysterious, can even those legendary level seven array masters, or even immortals, truly see through its secrets? Can they understand its nature?"

Elder Zhao's expression turned grave. He looked at Ye Yang, his gaze filled with a mixture of wisdom and perhaps a touch of sadness.

"That, young man, is the ultimate question. Even the most powerful cultivators, those who have transcended the mortal realm and achieved immortality, are still limited by their understanding. They might possess immense power, capable of shattering mountains and manipulating the elements, but that doesn't necessarily equate to complete comprehension of the universe's fundamental truths."

He sighed, a sound that seemed to carry the weight of ages. "Immortals can tear through space and travel vast distances in mere minutes using these spatial rifts, journeys that would normally take days. Yet, even they are far from understanding the true nature of space."