89: Chapter 9 The Wolf Really Came 89: Chapter 9 The Wolf Really Came In a sense, Xiang Shan’s selection of this particular memory segment was a deliberate pitfall for his disciple.

Within the human brain, “motor memory” (commonly known as “muscle memory”), “sensory memory”, “subjective emotional memory”, and “declarative knowledge memory” all exist separately from one another.

The “Martial Arts Algorithm” is a form of “muscle memory”, so naturally, “Application Methods” are a form of “knowledge memory”.

However, this “knowledge memory” is also connected to “sensory memory” and “emotional memory”.

Only when these elements are completely assembled together do they form an effective memory.

When Xiang Shan transferred some “Martial Arts Application Methods” to Yuki, it naturally included some “sensory memory” — it might even be said that these “sensory memories” are the foundation that supports “knowledge”.

Because the Green Forest had honed their styles through practice.

Although the pleasure associated with “killing” had been removed from this memory by Xiang Shan, the edited scenes could still trigger emotional changes in people to a certain extent.

Watching a horror movie, even when you know it’s all fake, can make you feel afraid of the images on screen.

It’s the same principle.

Xiang Shan could have chosen the memories of athlete-type Martial Artists like Paulus and Ronconi.

In those memories, the “competition” is purely a “sports competition”, concerned with “victory or defeat”.

Their training is just training, a “study of techniques”, with little emotional fluctuation.

Such memories would undoubtedly be easier for Yuki to absorb.

But Xiang Shan wanted his disciple to stumble here, to prevent him from being too eager for quick success in the future, recklessly absorbing others’ memories and causing irreversible consequences.

Xiang Shan spoke leisurely, “Kid, why have you become weaker after absorbing the fighting experience of others?”

Yuki was stunned, then thought, “Is it that I’ve become stronger…

and they are simply too weak compared to me now?”

“No, if the conditions were equal, they could easily take on ten of you.”, Xiang Shan raised a finger and shook it.

“Did they just practice wrongly from the start?”

Xiang Shan shook his finger again, “No, no, no.

Although saying they ‘practiced wrongly’ isn’t entirely incorrect…

they are ultimately stronger than you are now.

Do you understand?”

Yuki thought for a moment, then finally shook his head, “I don’t know…”

“Because your foundation is too weak.”, Xiang Shan sighed.

“The reason they have a distinctly personal style of martial arts is that after considerable practice, they know, according to their psychological preferences, what tactics they will choose, what stance fits the tactics that suit themselves.

They would discard or keep certain basic Stances based on this and combine them into tactics that are most suited to their way of thinking.”

Xiang Shan pointed at Yuki, “But as for you, you only know, ‘this is how it should be done’ without understanding why they have such preferences or how to coordinate these moves with your martial arts foundation.

Even your psychological inclinations have been skewed.

You’re beginning to realize that ‘chopping heads with a blade’ is thrilling, but you can’t focus solely on that — for you, it’s just a ‘distraction’.”

“However, if you truly embrace this concept, not as a ‘distraction’ but as a ‘goal’, then you yourself become one of the Green Forest.”

Xiang Shan paused, then said, “If that were the case, I would have to kill you.”

Yuki lowered his head.

“Absorbing memories is fine.

In the initial design, humans were meant to solve ‘learning problems’ through ‘memory exchange’ — it greatly reduces the cost of learning.

Some even imagined that humanity could rely on this technology for barrier-free communication, ultimately achieving mutual understanding.

This was the correct way to use it.”, Xiang Shan continued.

“But that was only the thinking of our time…

the time of the designers.

It was a peaceful era, an era where humanistic concepts had not yet declined.”

“What we are facing now, however, is a group of villains, rogues, and scoundrels.

On one hand, their memories are toxic.

Without strong convictions, you’re easily influenced by them.

On the other hand, as knowledge is no longer shared, there are many gaps and flaws in their martial arts.

Without a solid theoretical foundation, how can you distinguish the correct and incorrect aspects in their martial skills?

How can you properly absorb the valuable parts within these memories?”

“To forge iron, one must be strong themselves.

If your own foundation is weak, it’s difficult to make quick progress through this method.”

Xiang Shan stood up and said, “If you understand where you went wrong, take some time to sort out your thoughts, removing this internal disturbance.

At the same time, organize and review what I’ve taught you, especially your footwork.”

Yuki nodded, walked dejectedly to a corner, and began to silently sort through the tumult of thoughts within his mind.

The little girl walked up to Yuki and patted his head, “Don’t be afraid, don’t be afraid…”

Yuki picked up the little girl, threw her up in the air, and caught her as she giggled gleefully.

Yuki sighed, “I’m still not up to the task…”

Xiang Shan didn’t concern himself further with his disciple’s reflections.

He knew that setbacks of this level were not significant.

Reading his own past memories and the matter of instructing Yuki in recent days had reminded him of even more memories.

He recalled the knowledge about hardware structures and material science he learned in the past.

Also, the name “David Klein” unlocked many memories related to “engineering”.

Perhaps my own engineering skills come directly from this friend of mine.

Moreover, the process of educating Yuki has also prompted me to recall more of the basic theories of Martial Studies.

These theories have long since been integrated into my practice.

Even if the specific memories have long been forgotten, I still know how to proceed.

However, recalling these basic theories has helped me to gradually rewrite the Martial Arts that I have learned and to integrate them step by step.

Now, Xiang Shan still has some things to do.

He issued a command to his portable 3D printer to print the framework and parts for an unmanned drone.

Ultimate Sniping in the Firearms Path relies heavily on drones, and an Internal Strength Master can also use drones to extend the range of their Inner Strength.

Additionally, even if you are a Martial Artist inclined towards the External Sect, drones can help expand your vision, eliminate blind spots, and reduce the risk of being ambushed and killed.

Before challenging the next stronghold, it’s necessary to make some preparations.

Another thing is to upgrade my Martial Arts Algorithm.

These tasks will indeed take a considerable amount of time, but Xiang Shan continues to confirm his current “thoughts” while working.

By evening, when he felt his mind was completely tranquil and clear, he took out the storage device containing memories from the 21st century.

So, let’s unlock the next segment of my memory.

I want to see just what the “Rama Project” really is.

The next instant, Martial Ancestor Xiang Shan became the researcher from 2028 once again.

…………………………………

David Klein opened his arms with enthusiasm, “Welcome, friends from the Republic.

I am a researcher for the ‘Rama Project,’ David Klein.

Before you reach the registration desk, please allow me to introduce the basic situation of the ‘Rama Project’ to all of you.”

A silver screen hung behind him.

The scholars consciously drew the curtains.

The silver screen turned on, displaying a photograph.

The photograph was supposed to be of a celestial body.

It was elliptical in shape, like a grain of rice, pockmarked with craters, and certain areas had a metallic sheen.

“On February 26, 2026, at 3 a.m.

Greenwich Mean Time, an amateur astronomer from Brazil accidentally discovered a new asteroid while observing the night sky, temporarily designated as 2026DX.

Surprisingly, no similar celestial body had previously been observed in the region where this asteroid appeared.

Because of this noteworthy detail, the International Astronomical Union, in cooperation with NASA and the European Southern Observatory, utilized the most advanced observation methods and computer calculations to trace 2026DX’s orbit and confirmed it is a brand new asteroid.”

“As per the International Astronomical Union’s regulations, the naming rights for 2026DX belong to its discoverer.

He named 2026DX ‘Argon’ according to Voodoo mythology…”

“Pfft…” A scholar beside Xiang Shan couldn’t help but laugh out loud for some reason, his whole body trembling as if he had heard something hilarious.

The surrounding people all looked over.

Xiang Shan couldn’t help but ask, “Brother…

what are you laughing at?”

“‘Argon’…

pfft…

In Voodoo belief, it symbolizes the male’s that…

that shape…” He held his belly, waving his hands, “Please don’t mind me…”

David Klein also laughed along, “Indeed, many anthropologists laugh when they hear it.

But the naming rights do indeed belong to the discoverer, so we can’t change the name.

And…” He turned around, looking at the picture with a frown, “In some sense, it is indeed quite fitting, right?”

Jokes with a tinge of color could indeed be a powerful tool for communication.

The scholars felt that the atmosphere had indeed become much more harmonious.

“After confirming the name, NASA was focused on clarifying two matters.

First, how was this celestial body’s irregular shape formed?

Second, could this celestial body potentially collide with Earth?”

“Dear friends, if you had followed the newspapers two years ago, you would probably remember the headlines about ‘NASA discovers an asteroid that may be artificial’ and ‘will the massive asteroid collide with Earth’ – those were hot news stories back then!”

—No, I don’t remember…

Xiang Shan mentally retorted.

NASA is known as the “poorest research and development institution in the Federation” – because space exploration is just too expensive, and the government has always been skeptical about whether NASA’s spending is worthwhile.

So, no matter what discovery is made in the field of astronomy, they have to find a way to make it sensational.

If such a discovery could also lead to a few new NASA projects, even better.

Therefore, news like “Shocking!

An Asteroid that Appears to Be Man-Made” and “Will This Meteorite Fall to Earth?” are quite common from NASA.

It’d be best if it could shock the President and Congress.

However, perhaps due to the effect of crying wolf too many times, “NASA’s Major Discoveries” no longer surprised people.

But…

If it’s being specifically mentioned here, it means that the ‘Argon’ star is when “the wolf has truly come.”