Chapter 1045: Chapter 49: Bad Luck

It is heard that Martial Artists now share intelligence online in this way, and coupled with encountering Li Zheyuan using ancient training methods recently, Tumor Xiang Shan cannot help but feel reminiscent.

In the earliest days, Xiang Shan and his companions experimented on themselves to enhance human cognitive abilities. After applying drugs containing the latest technology on themselves, they engaged in work and study, gradually forging their brain’s neural network to further optimize, thereby harnessing the increased speed of neural signal transmission brought by Benchmarking.

At that time, each pioneer gained something different. Their neural networks underwent significant changes. Through long-term accumulation and deep thought, the most refined part of the neurons in their brain’s high cortex was repeatedly utilized, and under the influence of drugs, re-entered a state of development, forming pathways that reached other brain regions.

It was as if each person obtained a different ‘superpower’ based on their ‘knowledge’ and ‘accumulation’ like.

At that time, Xiang Shan also believed this enhancement was deeply bound to each individual’s field of study and thought.

Only until he retreated into darkness, readying the heroic banner anew.

At that time, the initial pioneers realized it wasn’t necessary.

Drugs, electrical signal stimulation, and correct meditation could more directly adjust the human neural network.

The early participants, those who ventured into new territories, indeed gained what their knowledge warranted. However, in this process, the role of these accumulations was to ‘push’ them to places unreached by their predecessors, making them realize, ‘Oh, it can be done like this.’

And technology could create shortcuts, allowing those who came after to reach this place more swiftly.

By monitoring and recording each other’s brain activities, the early Heroes shared what they had and strengthened each other’s power.

What was ultimately born is the modern concept of ‘Martial’.

And now, ‘profiling others through their martial techniques’ has already become a common skill.

There are even ‘performance’ techniques to counter this, to hide one’s true thoughts.

In this era, once a ‘Bounty Order’ is issued against a Martial Artist, countless people will search past video data, analyzing and comparing Martial Artists for past records.

“The Martial Artists causing trouble in the City of Ur, two are from this Hero Arena, another two suspected to have been active on Mars, and one possibly appeared in Space City Canaan,” Jin said, “And this Hero Arena is currently the best traceable clue.”

Asgard pondered for a moment, then said, “That’s not quite normal, is it? Those-called Six Dragons Sect could very well attend various competition fields as spectators, then choose suitable candidates for recruitment. They completely have no need to organize their own Hero Arena.”

Jeanne nodded. The social recruitment of the Mobile Cavalry is probably similar.

Not everyone who gains Martial Studies information online becomes a Hero. Among them, some might form loosely organized local groups to wield influence. Without intervention, they might gradually fall, and if they find technology online to compile shared memories, they would immediately become Green Forest – assuming they haven’t provoked a Protector or a Hero, then being directly eliminated.

Others would treat Martial Studies as a skill, attempting to make a living from it – becoming Martial Academy Martial Artists or athletes.

Among these people, occasionally, those with notable talents will emerge. At this point, the Mobile Cavalry will also attempt recruitment. If this person has not violated the Dyson Principle (which is rare), they are absorbed into the official ranks as Life-Chasing Cavalry or cold-blooded rider, roaming Jianghu. If they’ve violated the Dyson Principle and deserve to be stripped of protection, they are forcibly turned into cannon fodder soldiers.

The Mobile Cavalry doesn’t need to specially organize arenas, just needs to observe.

Jin nodded, “Indeed, it’s like that. But this is the most direct clue we have now. All parties have their eyes on this place. Just a few days ago, someone broke into the processing room of the Grassland Heroes’ Arena organizer, attempting to steal subscription data from a hundred years ago. Apparently, someone believes the Six Dragons Sect might be hidden in there…”

Asgard was dumbfounded, “I can’t believe such a secret organization wouldn’t change their IP for a hundred years.”

Jeanne said, “Would they really keep such useless data until now? Don’t they think it occupies storage space?”

“I don’t know the specifics either. Naturally, the Hero Arena organizers won’t agree to such a thing,” Jin said, “Honestly, if you simply ask to buy from them, they might sell it, but going straight to grab it threatens the foundation of their organization. A battle erupted near the processing room, and a few people died.”

Jeanne pondered for a moment, “Why not use hacking techniques to hack in?”

Jin looked at Jeanne with great surprise, “At this critical moment? What if you run into the skilled person from the Moon?”

He lowered his voice, “What if the king’s will is also in…”

Jeanne said, “He’s probably not there. The Sky Star Fleet’s location in the entire Solar System is evident. To hack here from Earth’s orbit at this time? He couldn’t do it. Besides, in the dark side of the internet, one will inevitably brush shoulders with a skilled person from the Moon a few times in their life and not know it.”

As a former Ranger who escaped from the Moon, Jeanne had authority on this matter.

“Don’t you think it’s unlucky?”

Tumor Xiang Shan sneered: [What cyber-era superstition is this, too trendy.]

“Now, none of the organizers even dare to go online. They adopted the most ancient method, using keyboards and Command operations, completely de-visualized, and resolutely not directly connected, fearing an Internal master will strike them hard,” Jin said, “Everyone is extremely fearful.”

Jeanne seriously patted Jin everyone on the shoulder, “I think you should learn that ancient detection method I mentioned earlier. I learned something very important from Xiang Shan’s memory, the best way to eliminate fear is to face it.”

Jin shook his head, “Later, later.”

Jin, together with Asgard and Jeanne, roamed a bit in the Martial Arts School district before taking their leave. On one hand, they still had the task of guarding the chamber of commerce. On the other hand, today’s experiences indeed brought a tremendous psychological burden on them.

They need to recuperate.

Asgard handed over a data cable and asked Jeanne through a direct connection: [This intelligence seems useless. What do we do next?]

Tumor Xiang Shan: [I guess you learned nothing while in the chamber of commerce… The Hero Arena itself might have no retraceable value anymore. But this place is where intelligence converges. The message he provides is highly valuable.]