In the neon of blue and purple, under the thick steel sky, at the forefront of this surge of data, lies the world post-tech revolution. It's also the dividing line between reality and illusion. Steel and flesh, past and future. In this place, the world outside and inside coexist. Everything in front of us feels like a wall of time within reach. The darkness is slowly creeping in. But hey, my friend, you gotta know, we can't just counter darkness with softness. Gotta use fire.
Qing Chen, while listening to Uncle Li Dong's stories about knight traditions, could imagine how many brambles the knights' ancestors had to cut through to forge a new path.
Because the sea environment no longer allowed them to complete the eight life-and-death trials, they had to find their own way out.
He asked, "What is the relationship between the Breathing Technique and endorphins? Why can the early unlocking of the Genetic Lock be aided by the Breathing Technique?"
"Because the Breathing Technique enables you to secrete endorphins instantly after feeling pain, which is itself a skill to control your body. If you use the Breathing Technique to train your body, you can cover in three months what others take several years to achieve," Uncle Li Dong answered, "So when you complete the life-and-death trials entirely with the Breathing Technique, the level of endorphins in your body is far above normal levels."
"Are there other effects?" Qing Chen asked.