Chapter 850 - 179: A First Glimpse - Exploring Immortality Cultivation - NovelsTime

Exploring Immortality Cultivation

Chapter 850 - 179: A First Glimpse

Author: My path is not lonely.
updatedAt: 2025-11-14

Wang Xiaofeng still acknowledges Wang Qi's level in mathematics. Wang Qi has published quite a few papers over the years. On average, he publishes three to five papers every month. Most of these papers can only be described as "mediocre," unlike "On the Formally Undecidable Propositions in Volume One of the Arithmetic of All Laws Mathematical Collection and Related Systems" and "On Computable Numbers and Their Application in the Decision Problem," which are not particularly groundbreaking nor dazzling, but definitely not poor.

Over seven or eight years, with more than three hundred papers, for the average person, this would already be considered a substantial accumulation.

And in the eyes of those with insight, these papers can also reveal Wang Qi's thought process or the trajectory of his thinking little by little. At the very least, they reflect his ideas.

People believe that Wang Qi should be classified into the Li Sect also because many of the papers he has accumulated over the years embody the thinking of the Li Sect. For example, the fuzzy algorithm initially constructed with Bao Xiaoya was fundamentally based on multi-valued logic and fuzzy set theory—initiating from set theory to construct an axiomatic system, which is also regarded as a typical approach of the Li Sect.

For them, such "axioms" are the "framework." A few axioms can support an entire system. For mathematicians of the Li Sect, nothing is more wonderful than this.

By extensively adopting the Li Sect's ideas in his papers, others naturally view Wang Qi as a member of the Li Sect.

This was also the reason why Wang Xiaofeng was so surprised after seeing Wang Qi's notes.

Wang Qi's ideas were contrary to the Master of Calculation, in fact closer to the Mathematics Lord...

Thinking it over, the Master of Calculation's concept of "form-based" couldn't fully represent the Li Sect. In fact, there are several schools of thought within the Li Sect that differ from the Mathematics Lord. The "form-based" approach was rather prevalent only within the Genting Sect—and even within the Genting Sect, some do not agree with it.

Wang Qi is not a formal disciple of Feng Luoyi, nor is he an official member of the Genting Sect. It's not an incomprehensible story that he opposes the Master of Calculation in this matter unrelated to theory, purely one of ideas.

However, to say Wang Qi's level is enough to overturn the current system is something Wang Xiaofeng fundamentally does not believe in.

Mathematics is not like those disciplines of life beings where concepts can change yearly, and any person can make groundbreaking achievements at will.

Mathematics is also not like physics, which lies between the abstract and concrete. The Way of the Heavenly Material Circulation has undergone several overturns in just over a thousand years since Yuanli Master's time. Mathematics, however, is not the same.

Mathematics is highly abstract, and in the six-thousand-year history of mathematics, there have only been two revolutionary discoveries.

To achieve any groundbreaking results in the field of mathematics is truly too difficult.

Regarding Su Junyu's claim that "Wang Qi has written a revolutionary paper," Wang Xiaofeng's first reaction was: "Could it be related to the Mysterious Path? Besides being a great figure in mathematics, the National Hand of All Living Beings is also one of the many pioneers of the Mysterious Path."

To this, Su Junyu rolled his eyes: "Then tell me, why is it that this training is conducted by us at the Wanfa Sect?"

In any case, regardless of how Wang Xiaofeng sees it, Su Junyu feels he has found some clue.

From then on, in addition to operators on Su Junyu's draft paper, there were countless more circles, with the formulas inside the circles. Sometimes he would also pick up a copy of the All Laws Mathematical Collection and delve into it. While biting into the book, he also scribbled something on his draft paper.

Bao Xiaoya secretly asked her brother, "Senior Brother Su is... what are those circles?"

Su Junyu had been conducting this research for several days.

Wang Xiaofeng and Su Junyu have been acquainted as old friends for many years: "It should represent 'sets,' right? He's more adept at thinking from an 'intuitive' perspective. If one were to call his thought process... well, hard to say, but it's somewhat inclined toward the Lian Sect. However, he's the kind who doesn't put much weight on the distinctions between the Lian and Li Sects, which is why he can get along with Wang Qi, the so-called representative of the Li Sect."

"Representative of the Li Sect?" No sooner had Wang Xiaofeng's words left his mouth than someone jumped out to object.

Wang Xiaofeng recognized this person. His name was Qin Chuanhe, at the Golden Core Level, and a True Inheritor of the Wanfa Sect. He also belonged to the Li Sect. Upon hearing Wang Xiaofeng, he spoke up: "What? Do you have objections to my words?"

"Heh, everything else is fine. It's just the phrase 'representative of the Li Sect.'" Qin Chuanhe retorted angrily: "When did our Li Sect ever make him our representative?"

"Heh heh heh, let me correct myself. Among the younger disciples, the representative figure of the Li Sect." Wang Xiaofeng corrected his statement to make it more precise in definition.

Qin Chuanhe's eyes flared with more anger: "That's not what I meant."

Wang Xiaofeng shrugged: "It's not up to me to say. Among the low-level disciples, there aren't many who clearly express their belonging to the Li Sect, not to mention any that stand out... Without counting Wang Qi, actually, not many more are qualified, right?"

"Anyone but Wang Qi, he's absolutely not suitable!" The disciple named Qin Chuanhe from the Wanfa Sect seemed infuriated: "That guy Wang Qi, his mind isn't on the Li Sect at all... The fundamental task of the Li Sect should be to prove the consistency, completeness, and decidability of mathematics. But the axiomatic path he's taking has completely disregarded these three most important tasks..."

Bao Xiaofeng glanced sideways at Qin Chuanhe: "But I remember, the most important and currently the only proof of completeness is Wang Qi's 'Wang's Completeness Law,' right? First-order logic completeness proof?"

Bao Xiaoya quickly nodded: "Yes, yes, that's really impressive!"

"That's why Wang Qi is so hateful!" Qin Chuanhe's face showed an expression of "angry at his shortcomings": "After obtaining the completeness proof of first-order logic, he should have continued towards second-order or multi-order! But that guy, his subsequent arithmetic axiom completeness was achieved by taking tricks, it lacks universality! If I had his level of talent..."

At this time, another cultivator leaned over from another desk, joining the conversation: "If you ask me, your Li Sect is just like this. Keep talking about the same little things, even your own people find it unreliable... hahaha, in the end, only some fools would believe in it."

This person was also a True Inheritor of Wanfa Sect, named Suo Wenhong. When Wang Qi first arrived at the Divine Capital, he had challenged Wang Qi, and unfortunately lost to Wang Qi. He is now also at the Core Formation cultivation level. However, looking at his mana, which is weak and unconsolidated, he seems to have just barely formed his core in the last two days and was immediately brought over.

This person is a disciple of the Zongli Sect and always targets the Li Sect.

"You..." Qin Chuanhe jumped up, ready to fight with Suo Wenhong. Just then, a Primordial Spirit Master nearby cast a glance over. Within this glance was an intimidating power. The two cultivators of Wanfa Sect felt like they had fallen into an ice cave and immediately regained their composure.

This was a relatively spacious elegant room, where nearly a hundred low-level elites of Wanfa Sect were gathered, forming small groups of three to five for discussions. The discussion voices were not loud, but they did not disturb each other. Quarreling, however, was not allowed.

Considering the hostile relationship between the Li Sect and Zongli Sect within Wanfa Sect, this precautionary measure was essential.

The two reluctantly let go of each other. Suo Wenhong retreated two steps. Meanwhile, Qin Chuanhe casually asked the Bao siblings: "Back to the topic, what was the problem this time? Why... why were we summoned for this kind of training? And just now, the master who looked at me gave the impression that... that he wasn't from our Wanfa Sect at all."

"It should be the Yangshen Pavilion, preventing anyone's Dao Heart from collapsing and going mad," Bao Xiaofeng shook his head: "Thinking about the subversive theory we'll soon encounter, I already feel heavy-hearted..."

Regarding this, Qin Chuanhe seemed somewhat worried: "This time, I've heard some unpleasant rumors..."

"Mathematics Lord." Bao Xiaofeng sighed: "Mathematics Lord is coming back this time, perhaps to..."

"It's not likely, it's certain." Suo Wenhong's tone was filled with reverence: "Mathematics Lord will definitely defeat Li Sect this time!"

Another dispute seemed about to erupt, yet a dull sound came from the table, as Su Junyu forcefully slammed the book onto the table, and his other hand unconsciously crumpled a piece of paper into fragments.

"Su Junyu, what's wrong?" Bao Xiaofeng saw Su Junyu's expression and was startled. Su Junyu's face looked as if he had seen a ghost, muscles twisted together, completely contorted.

Several overseeing Primordial Spirit Masters also noticed this side's situation. Under the watch of those Yangshen Pavilion masters, Su Junyu quickly calmed his thoughts, silently reciting the Heart Clarity Spell to subdue the turmoil. Soon, he returned to the state of spiritual unity, regaining his usual composure.

Bao Xiaofeng walked over and asked: "Su Junyu, what are you up to? Jumping and scaring people."

"I just now... I just seemed to realize this time's theory, maybe what it might be!"

"The purpose of this training session?" Bao Xiaofeng showed interest: "What exactly did you think of?"

"It's a bit shocking, let me calm down for a moment..." Su Junyu pressed his chest, suppressing his panic.

Qin Chuanhe and Suo Wenhong also gathered around. Additionally, other ten or so people also came over. Everyone urged with laughter: "What is it really..." "Hurry up and tell us..."

"I need to clarify that this idea is just a thought for now. I have not even imagined how this should be... proved, how to articulate it." Su Junyu raised one hand, gesturing emphatically: "Besides, it's just a thought, a thought!"

Bao Xiaofeng urged: "What exactly is it?"

Su Junyu looked around, lowered his voice: "Have you ever thought, that mathematics itself could possibly... possibly... possibly be incomplete?"

"Eh?"

Not far away, a Void Refining Grandmaster of Yangshen Pavilion raised his head, asking his companion: "Just now, what did that Wanfa Sect cultivator say?"

"Incomplete?"

"It was indeed incomplete." A master took out a Communication Magic Artifact, quickly reporting: "Among the younger disciples, doubts about completeness have already appeared... No significant signs of Dao Heart disturbance have been found yet."

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