Stop In The Deep Sea

In 2523, a technological craze broke out around the world, and the once glorious ancient martial arts practice gradually declined.

[A new type of elastic mithril was discovered in the deep sea, which can connect the human body to neurons. Perhaps those superpowers in movies and TV shows are no longer a dream. 】

Wang Xin looked at the newspaper in his hand and snorted disdainfully. Then a stream of Qi appeared between his fingers, and the newspaper instantly turned into ashes and drifted away in the wind.

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"3-, 2-, 1-, drop anchor!"

As the command from the outpost was given, the four rusty transport submarines were disconnected from their bases on the mother ship and fell into the water with a "plop".

People on the coastline stopped and looked at where their families were. Their eyes followed the submarine as it disappeared into the vast sea, saying a silent farewell to it.

Wang Xin stood on the beach, took a deep breath, and had a very complicated expression on his face.

At this time tomorrow, he will also embark on a transport submarine and go to the underwater "deep sea base station".

This means that he will give up his comfortable life and embark on an unknown and lost path full of dangers.

The so-called "deep sea base station" is a base built based on a huge "ruin city" on the seabed, with the purpose of making it easier to explore mysterious ancient ruins.

This ruined city is very old. It was discovered by our country's work boat two hundred years ago. It is full of traces of time.

The level of science and technology at that time made it impossible to do much research on it. It was just regarded as a city that had once been glorious in history. After years of changes, it led to the fall of a generation of civilization.

Later, with the improvement of science and technology, the radius of human activities expanded linearly, and deeper exploration of the sky and ocean was carried out.

More sophisticated instruments and unprecedented scientific theories were born, and people began to re-examine this ancient ruins on the seabed.

Only then did relevant researchers realize how glorious the ancient ruined city once was.

Therefore, our country built this huge base station on the seabed, exploring the ruins while expanding the base station area.

Wang Xin crushed the compressed grain stone and threw it into the air. The powder shimmered in the sunset, attracting a flock of seabirds.

He stared at the junction between the city and the sky in the distance, his eyes gradually blurred, and he had a different kind of emotion for this city where he had lived for more than twenty years.

A voice suddenly came from behind: "I heard that someone at the submarine base station has transplanted bullets into their bodies, and they have very powerful abilities."

Wang Xin looked back and saw that the voice came from his good brother Nie Yang. The two had been classmates for many years and worked hard in the same city after graduation.

Nie Yang's family members went to work at the Haixia base station a few years ago, so they naturally have better information than Wang Xin.

Recently, scientists discovered a strange metal in the ruined city called "elastic mithril."

Elastic mithril is closer to the properties of human bones than any current material, and can connect neurons to stimulate the human body to unleash unlimited possibilities.

"Those scientific research projects are nearing completion. Perhaps, we will see many mimics around us in the future."

The "mimics" he refers to are the first humans in the world to receive elastic mithril transplants.

People who have been transplanted with Bullet Silver can control its shape change through the brain, improving their body's speed, endurance, etc.

This result is very close to "biological mimicry" in nature, so they are called mimics.

According to scientists, these people may break secular barriers in the future and possess the abilities of mutants in movies and TV shows.

Because of this, in just a few months, the traditional martial arts and secret arts that were once held on the altar quickly declined and were replaced by emerging technologies.

The sunset is like blood, and the sea breeze is slightly cool.

Wang Xin sighed, picked up his phone and waved it in front of Nie Yang: "I just received the news that I am also on the list to go to the deep-sea base station tomorrow."

"What?!" Nie Yang frowned: "Less than one-tenth of the ruins in the deep sea have been developed so far. There are still many unknown areas full of dangers. Your company is not engaged in scientific research. Why send you there at this time? Isn’t it a bit too hasty?”

The construction of submarine base stations has so far reached the scale of a first-tier city, but even so, it only accounts for the tip of the iceberg of the entire ruins.

Currently, those who dare to go into the water to work in submarine base stations are either those engaged in scientific research or those who risk their lives for money.

From his point of view, there is no need for Wang Xin to take risks himself.

"It's okay, look at what this is."

As he spoke, Wang Xin held his breath and concentrated, his whole person exuding a divine radiance.

A void of energy gradually solidified around his body, and then gathered little by little at his wrist, shining with an extremely unreal light.

There was a loud "bang" sound.

As Wang Xin struck out with his palm, the powerful force blasted a big crater on the beach, causing frightened seabirds to fly in all directions.

"This is... ancient martial arts? Have you mastered it?!"

Wang Xin smiled and said nothing.

The legends of immortals, ghosts, Buddhas and gods have been uninterrupted since ancient times, but they have never been confirmed.

Nowadays, the explosion of science and technology has made most people believe that those legendary gods and magic methods are just people's fantasies.

All the talk of moving mountains and reclaiming seas, and moving things around are just fiction.

Recently, elastic mithril, a magical metal that can transform the body, has appeared. The theory that there are immortals and gods in the world is even more self-defeating.

In other words, with the advent of technology that can rival gods and gods, all the mysterious legends of the old era will naturally be abandoned.

Therefore, I don’t know since when, the legendary ancient martial arts secrets have become a thing of the past.

But Wang Xin doesn’t think so.

There must be a reason why ancient martial arts secrets can be passed down to this day.

Even today, with the splendid technology, there are still many unexplainable phenomena, right?

Buddhism, which has far-reaching influence, and Taoism, which lives in seclusion in the mountains, can ordinary people explain its traditions clearly?

Legend has it that the Yang family's marksmanship is as magical as a god, and they can kill people in the air with the light of their spears. Although it is difficult to prove it now, on the other hand, it cannot be said with certainty that it is a fantasy.

Or maybe those ancient alchemy recipes and mysterious formations, historical clues have proven more than once that they are not fictions of later generations, but have just been lost after countless years.

Moreover, there are actually some people who are still studying the secrets of ancient martial arts. However, with the construction of deep-sea bases, the world is no longer optimistic about their future and feels that the path of ancient martial arts will not last long.

Wang Xin, who has been fond of mythological stories since he was a child, has a strong interest in traditional ancient martial arts secrets.

Because of this, after graduation, he joined a company related to ancient martial arts research. After several years of contact, he finally gained something.

The two of them left the coast while it was still early, looking for memories, and came to a restaurant on the outskirts of the city.

This restaurant looks a bit old, but it has been open for nearly 20 years. It was the most popular restaurant for Wang Xin and Nie Yang when they were in college.

It’s just that things have changed now, just like this city, people move around and move around.

If it were not close to the coastline and supported by a port and an above-ground scientific research institute, it might have become an empty city long ago.

"You said that if you leave and go to that inhospitable deep-sea base, it will take at least a few years to come back. You will leave me here alone..." Nie Yang tore open the package of cigarettes and took out two.

Due to the extremely harsh geographical conditions of the deep-sea base, the cost of a one-way trip is astronomical, and ordinary companies simply cannot afford it.

Even for those technology research and development teams supported by consortiums, it would take at least two years to return.

The atmosphere suddenly became a little sad, as parting always does.

Wang Xin opened a bottle of beer and handed it to Nie Yang, deliberately changing the topic: "Now that technology is leading, more and more people may be transplanted with silver bullets in the future. Do you also have this plan?"

Nie Yang took the bottle and took a big gulp: "Hey! Don't mention it."

"Our old man had a seizure recently, and suddenly he didn't agree with my neuron sensitivity test. Yesterday, he changed his tune and asked me to practice ancient martial arts.

You said, isn't this a joke? I guess he is still angry that I didn't take over his class back then. "

This answer surprised Wang Xin.

Nie Yang was born into a family of scientific researchers, and both his father and mother work in the most prestigious deep-sea project scientific research team.

No matter from which point of view, the old man should let his son take the path of science and technology, but why did he suddenly persuade him to delve into the traditional ancient martial arts secrets that have been abandoned by the times?

"The old man also said that the end of technology is metaphysics. Do you believe it?" As he spoke, Nie Yang took another swig of beer.

Wang Xin quite agrees with this point of view.

There are many reasons for the decline of ancient martial arts secrets today, but this path is by no means unworkable.

Moreover, now that Wang Xin has achieved some success, he naturally knows that the secrets of ancient martial arts are by no means a legend, but a reality.

"The old man has great wisdom. He asked you to study ancient martial arts. Maybe there is some new discovery at the deep sea base."

Nie Yang shook his head helplessly and sighed: "Hey, who knows, you know his temper and temperament, and it's true. No, the old man found a master for me and asked me to visit him at 12 o'clock at night. It's an ancient man. Martial arts master."

"An ancient martial arts master?" Wang Xin was stunned.

"Yeah, I don't know how my old man can know the ancient martial arts master after so many years of tinkering in the science and technology field."

When Wang Xin heard this, he put down his chopsticks and said, "Since I want to visit someone, it's better to be early."

Nie Yang took a bite of food and quickly explained: "No hurry, no hurry. It is said that the old master is extremely accomplished and has a weird personality. He sets the time. If I had known that you had mastered ancient martial arts, I would not be able to learn from you." That’s it?”

"I have only achieved a little bit of practice, and the path of ancient martial arts is indeed not that easy to follow as people say, and I can't see the future myself."

In the current era, it is difficult for Guwu to shine with color.

Over the course of thousands of years, China has gone through countless dynasty changes. There are very few complete ancient martial arts secrets that have been handed down. They are basically fragments, making it difficult for future generations to practice them systematically.

Nie Yang nodded in agreement: "You don't have a master, so you rely on yourself to figure it out bit by bit. If you can practice to this point, you are already very powerful."

The two of them exchanged cups and cups, and before they knew it, it was already late at night.