Paintings of Terror

Chapter 273: Strength

Chapter 273: Strength

Ke Xun, Mu Yiran stood up and sat next to Ke Xun, extending his arm to hold him and placing one hand over his head. I know what youre worried about. Youre worried that this world is controlled by the consciousness of some force, and that this force happens to be the mastermind behind the paintings. In that case, all our resistance, all our struggles, might be in vain, and in the end, we all will inevitably face death.

Mu Yiran gently rubbed Ke Xuns messy hair, his voice soft and soothing. Last night, after you fell asleep, I also gathered some information. I have a discovery that might comfort you. nPWToa

The so-called quantum is a basic entity in which a physical quantity is divided to the point that it cannot be divided again. It is the smallest unit capable of exhibiting the characteristics of a substance or physical quantity. So why can it be divided? Because its energy is not continuous.

And through research, it has been found that human consciousness, like matter, is not continuous either. Every 0.042 seconds, there is a tiny disconnection. In this way, our consciousness can be considered as units of quantized consciousness in intervals of 0.042 seconds.

So, Ke Xun, perhaps the reality is indeed as you imagine. Consciousness is also a form of matter, and also a quantum phenomenon. Conscious particles are completely different from particles like photons, electrons, and gravitons, but it doesnt mean its not a unique particle or substance.

Maybe we cant explain why consciousness can have subjective agency while matter doesnt, but, Ke Xun, dont forget, as long as we are alive, our consciousness wont leave us. If the force behind the scenes is also a form of consciousness, then in a battle on the level of consciousness, we might not necessarily be weaker than it. fZA3gd

Theres something you might have forgotten, but I remember it clearly. It was the third night after entering the painting Faith. You were alone in a tent and did not meet the conditions to avoid death. According to the rules, you should have been chosen by Heishitian and died, but it observed your tent for a long time and ultimately did not choose you.

We later thought it was because you had the correct offering, purple jasmine, on you at that time. But now thinking about it, why did Heishitian linger on top of your tent for so long?

At this point, Ke Xun turned his face around and blinked, Right, since I had the right offering, why didnt it quickly turn around and look for the other two who didnt meet the conditions?

It might sound absurd. Mu Yiran smiled, Purple jasmine is an offering to the benevolent god. Its purpose at that time was to expel the malevolent god, hence the malevolent god couldnt harm you. But at the same time, your spiritual strength also emitted a messageyou dont believe in gods, and you would rather die than believe in them. 0PKXca

However, this gods, besides the malevolent god, also includes the benevolent god. So, this powerful willpower simultaneously resisted both the malevolent and benevolent god, which was originally one entity. Along with the purple jasmines power of offering, your will matched the power of the malevolent god, but also restrained the power of the benevolent god.

With the benevolent god restrained by you, the power of the malevolent god increased. Suddenly, a bug appeared on the top of your tentthis god, who embodies both benevolence and malevolence, was caught in this delicate balance of wills. It couldnt leave nor stay and lingered outside your tent.

Bringing up this matter now is just to make you understand, Ke Xun, powerful willpower can resist gods and demons. As long as our own will is strong, we might not necessarily be weaker than that mastermind behind the scenes. What kind of person is truly strong? Is it someone with limitless strength, steel muscles, and is unbeatable throughout the world? No, its not.

Spiritual will represents the inner self. Inner strength is true strength. JaN47c

Yiran Ke Xun turned around, hugging him and burying his head in his neck. He took a deep breath of the faint soap fragrance mixed with cedar. Yiran, with you by my side, Im not afraid of anything. Ill surely become that strong as what you hope me to be. Yiran, I dont want to be so passive anymore. Lets work together from now on. We couple will get rid of that sneaky thing that only knows how to hide behind the scenes!

Mu Yiran gently curved his lips. He held the back of Ke Xuns neck to turn his face, and leaned in to kiss him.

When Ke Xun was awakened by the notification sound of WeChat messages, his entire bodys muscles were still in a state of stiffness and soreness. It was difficult for him to even turn over in bed. z82RYO

Opening his eyes and glancing around, there was no one next to him. He heard some slight noises from the kitchen.

He opened his phone to check the People Who Go Into Painting Theory group chat, and saw that messages were rapidly appearing.