novelraw Chapter 1351 682: Buying the Case and Returning the Pearl
Chapter 1351 682: Buying the Case and Returning the Pearl
After thoroughly studying the introductory and core theories, Ji Jue finally touched the essence and characteristics of the Dust Motes tradition.
Amidst his amazement, he couldn't help feeling regret.
Just like the infinite transformations he had witnessed with his own eyes, the same thing changing and adapting seamlessly, was destined to remain confined within the workshop. Once removed from that environment, it became useless.
The reason that Dust Motes could change infinitely between the [whole] and the [one] lies truly in—[deconstruction]!
Their expertise was breaking down, analyzing, processing, and reconstructing entire constructs according to their purpose.
Transforming the whole into countless parts with different functions.
This set of methods, even when applied to the most common spiritual framework, could add infinite variations.
Take, for example, when Master Zhou forged Tong Shan's [Hui Hao], the 'Circulation Structure' he used had no less than twelve variations in the tradition. These could all be adapted to the circumstances, materials, and needs, and even integrated with other structures!
Just the basic Three Phases used by apprentices as an entry-level structure, which Ji Jue first used to create a Blessed Creation, and Dust Motes played with it endlessly.
This further extends to three layers, six layers, eight layers, Five Elephants Lock, Chain Link...
Even a cursory glance at it left one dizzy. It felt like topology, changing again and again, making one's head spin and ache.
No wonder the tradition was hard to pass on because the patterns required were simply too numerous!
So numerous, they were endless and vast as the ocean, and overlapping patterns created new forms and variations that were impossible to learn completely!
In the tradition of Dust Motes, the ultimate realm to reach was one without patterns, absolutely formless.
Yes, after learning so many patterns, they were all to be discarded!
These were just crutches for apprentices and craftsmen to get started...
The endless variations within the same construct in the workshop were basic operations for Belzuna, not worth mentioning!
The true Dust Motes tradition was to adapt to conditions, to move with the times, to change with the situation, and to apply a set of most suitable and appropriate methods based on everything learned in the past according to the purpose!
Unfortunately, it was difficult, extremely difficult.
The ambition was too high.
So high that even a master couldn't achieve it; it might only be attainable at the grandmaster level.
In a sense, it also pointed directly to the grandmaster realm.
As long as you have the talent, anything is possible.
No wonder it failed at Integration...
It's not because the integration aspect was too weak, but because it was overexerted, the foundation became too thick for ordinary people to handle.
Too much accumulation, too much research, adding bricks and tiles over generations, complicated to the point where even craftsmen themselves couldn't clarify the countless changes in the different solutions.
Just looking at the variations derived from countless patterns, you tell me how to integrate them all!
Who could integrate all of this!
After investing so much effort and research, even barely piecing it together to self-consistency is considered impressive!
The essence lies buried in the flaws, and there's no way to reform.
Because of this, under such circumstances, compared to its peers, the biggest strength of the Dust Workshop is [customized solutions]!
Any requirement, any budget, any configuration, any condition...
—— Just state the requirement, and I'll take care of the rest!
Moreover, the final solution is absolutely cost-effective; if you find a specification and order priced more competitively than mine, consider it my loss!
"Such thrift, so thrifty, incredibly thrifty."
Ji Jue flipped through the patterns accumulated by Dust Motes and the records left by the Spirit of Creation, dumbfounded, almost in tears—how could there be such cost-saving technology in this world?
It's simply a boon for scrappers, the savior for the poor… The mere methodology of adapting to conditions and times sparked countless inspirations in his mind for cutting corners without compromising quality and quantity.
In his opinion, the biggest problem impeding Dust Motes' development was also its greatest strength—it's so complex, getting started is incredibly hard!
Not to mention others, even Ji Jue had a hard time grasping the focal point, finding no room to cut corners, only able to pile time on it.
To start, one must first memorize patterns, memorizing ten thousand of them and then another ten thousand, and they can't be memorized blindly. They must be used, adapted, transformed to the point where leaving this system was utterly useless.
Learning this way would drive nine out of ten apprentices insane, and the remaining one was close to it. To get started, one had to at least be a craftsman, but who among the craftsmen would go back to learn this?
Unless one was a genius, who could achieve it in one fell swoop? But if one were that one-in-a-million genius, why bother learning this grueling skill?
It was too selective.
Fortunately, the one learning wasn't himself.
Ji Jue put aside the records in his hands and turned to ask, "Isis, how's the research going?"
"The project has been initiated, currently completed the input and analysis, now exhaustively cracking—"
A projection like starlight: "According to Fluid Alchemy, a preliminary adaptation and revision of all patterns is underway. Current progress—six percent."
"Only one day?"
Ji Jue was momentarily stunned: "So fast?"
In just a single day, six percent of the vast, ocean-like patterns in the Dust legacy have been transformed?
"I'm sorry, sir, the reason it's only six percent is because only six percent of the patterns have the potential to be directly adapted and utilized."
Isis sighed: "According to analysis, among the remaining ninety-four percent, perhaps around seven percent can be directly transplanted after preliminary modifications. As for the rest, unless the underlying framework of Fluid Alchemy is revised, matching won't be possible.
The estimated final outcome will be between twelve to fifteen percent. As for the rest, I'm afraid we'll have to conduct our own research and development."
"That's enough."
Ji Jue took a deep breath and exhaled slowly, as a weight in his heart gradually settled: "Even if it's just five percent, it's enough for us to develop our own patterns based on the Dust legacy."
Unable to contain the joy and excitement in his chest.
He won the bet!
This round, he hit the jackpot!!!
He didn't bet on the inherent compatibility between the Dust legacy and Fluid Alchemy; he bet on this legacy supplementing Isis and the Fly King!
Hence, sparing no costs, hence, buying the case and returning the pearl!
In the highest realm of the Dust legacy · discarding patterns, Ji Jue didn't even glance at them, didn't even consider them — what he wanted were these spiritual constructs that could be pieced together and still form valid patterns!
The more patterns, the better!
The more, the better! The more complex, the better!
What the Dust legacy considered its greatest flaw and burden was precisely its infinite potential in Isis's hands...
For Isis, this was an unprecedented rich mine, worth consuming all spiritual essence and computing power to mine and exploit.
Furthermore, Ji Jue didn't need to put in much effort — under Isis's command, the Fly King was already standing on the starting line, if not the finish line, of the Dust legacy's dream!
[Unite as One], then [Decentralization]!
Isn't the transformation of Dust about this very gathering and dispersing?
No extra effort is needed, for the Fly Kings commanded by Isis already have it all, they were born whole, naturally integrated from countless spiritualities.
Just need to find the most suitable pattern for them, to save countless effort, and directly unleash the Fly King's full potential!
Imagine countless scattered, plain mechanical creations, merging instantly under Isis's control, transforming into supersized industrial mega-structures or war machines as needed...
And being unadulterated alchemy creations, even Blessed Creations!
Even different blessings can be combined into brand new chains according to the situation at any time!
Just the thought made Ji Jue drool.
Laughing so hard his legs couldn't close!
Damn it, the Dust legacy is meant to be used this way!
It's the missing yet most crucial puzzle piece in the Engineering Alchemy he desires!
Even if such scenarios are distant dreams, even now Ji Jue can cooperate with Isis to find the pattern most universally compatible with himself, pre-make it into 'parts', then temporarily assemble it as needed, utilizing Non-Attack's hand-made integration for complete unification.
One-time Blessed Creation, dismantled and recycled after use. The scope and functionality move up several levels out of thin air!
Pre-manufactured creations, why can't they be considered creations!
As for techniques like the Dissociation Technique aiming specifically... hahahahaha, are you saying you want to compete with me, from Tide Sound, in dissociation technique?
Then it's agreed, the loser becomes the materials, and no one is allowed to run!
"Now, only one problem remains."
Ji Jue sat atop the metal giant tower, overlooking the bustling scene of Punabantu, "When can we complete the theoretical transformation and gradually implement it?"
"The preliminary theory transformation and utilization can be completed within a month, but in the direction of subsequent steps, the Dust legacy's help is limited, and we need to develop ourselves. The first step of implementation is expected to take place one to two months later..."
With a snap of her fingers, Isis finished her calculations and indifferently glanced at her Creator: "Provided, sir, you don't suddenly have some brainstorm and want to develop a new project."
As a tool and the Spirit of the Workshop, Isis has long deeply understood one thing — when there's no trouble, her Creator may just be the biggest trouble...
"Ahh... this..."
Ji Jue hesitated, looking at her, blinking.
Suddenly, grinned.
"How to say it... that thing... I suddenly feel, perhaps, maybe, possibly... the Giant Que project can still be optimized?"
He coughed, his gaze drifting: "I mean, the kind where everything is overturned and started anew."
"Sir..."
"Hmm?"
"Could I kindly ask you to go die?"
"What about the Giant Que project...?"
"It can die too!"