Ming Dynasty and New Rome and Infinite Magic Machine

Chapter 1537 New Order

However, although it can be created, there is still a problem—the created objects cannot exist in the natural environment.

"But how did you train them?"

“It’s a souvenir,” Han Xingzhi added from the side. “When I left, I took it with me as a souvenir, so it didn’t disappear like other things.”

[It seems the Lighthouse system has given these little gadgets a minor enhancement, making them usable outside. However, it doesn't seem to consume much of the Lighthouse system's resources, given the large quantity. It appears this is mainly due to the already abundant spiritual energy within Zhen Dan, coupled with some special adjustments, allowing these small souvenirs to be preserved indefinitely.]

"Then that's not surprising, that's not surprising at all."

Everyone got their phones; that basically meant the game was over.

To Shangluo's surprise, everyone behaved quite normally and did not become excited about receiving a phone. In fact, Shangluo did not even realize that everyone had one.

This is mainly because these phones cannot be used during class.

After class, everyone was reflecting on the lesson's content. Different people had heard many facets of the knowledge. But one thing was certain:

Knowledge is indeed declining. But until everyone can truly know everything, this lesson must still be learned.

The importance of this course lies not only in the credits, but also in the thought process it provides—what will everything on Earth look like when the next industrial revolution arrives, or rather, when the next agricultural revolution breaks out?
History courses can help students understand the past world from a proper historical perspective, and can also cultivate their ability to interpret the world and legislate for its underlying logic. This is also the function of historians themselves.

The key point of the lesson only became clear to Shangluo after class ended—when he first looked at the lecture notes, he thought the lesson was going to talk about the early social forms of humans from an anthropological perspective.

So, what's your opinion on Shangluo?

In the cafeteria, Shangluo sat alone in a corner, eating his meal. To others, this might have been a very exciting lesson. But for him, it was his way of interacting with the Celestial Master.

Shangluo discovered that the lesson was actually about research methods and the difference between celestial beings and mortals.

And most importantly: the transcendence of celestial beings over mortals. How to face the challenges ahead with a transcendent attitude is an important part of this lesson.

Only by understanding these past histories from a historical perspective can we face the major challenges ahead; this is what it means to examine the past and consider the future.

The necessity of examining the past to understand the future is paramount here. Because everyone will face a global question after the establishment of the Heavenly Court: how to develop the economy?
These problems were already complex when they were on Earth. But when they ascended to Heaven, they became complex to the point of being multiplied by an even greater degree.

Because the first thing humans should consider is not how to establish a system, but whether it is necessary to "establish an economic system".

For example, the Liangzhu case mentioned in previous lessons laid the groundwork for this lesson—Liangzhu once had a highly developed monarchical society. However, with the remarkable effectiveness of monarchical governance and the orderly restoration of the natural ecosystem, maintaining the monarchy became unnecessary.

The situation of the celestial beings is very similar to that of the Liangzhu case. As the ecosystem recovers, previously seemingly close-knit groups will lose their need to stick together, and human society will perish. Explaining this necessity to the world is one of Shangluo's current responsibilities.

Although Shangluo doesn't know the specific plan yet, he knows one thing—when the imperial court establishes the Heavenly Court, we must assume that there is a mutual need between the celestial beings and the human realm. This is beyond doubt.

Only by accepting this point can there be a discussion about the "order of the extraordinary world"; otherwise, the basis for discussion simply does not exist, and the Heavenly Court would have no reason to exist.

It was precisely by accepting this that the Heavenly Court's lineage was able to continue after ascension.

This is the ultimate test for Shangluo and Zhu Xianxi in this lesson. After all, the previous lessons alone have already demonstrated the powerlessness of mortals in the face of extraordinary beings, and the transcendence of celestial beings.

But can this transcendent celestial court truly be maintained after ascension? One person can maintain it, two people can maintain it, and an organization based on personal relationships can certainly be maintained easily. But if the scope is broadened, this matter becomes unmanageable.

[Shangluo, you really can do these things. Utilize the thinking of those with extraordinary abilities.]

"for example?"

[For example, building relationships, right? — How did we build relationships before? The answer is that beyond the personal relationships you directly establish, you need some abstract goals to get to know everyone. But, but... Shangluo, do you still need that now? I mean, you can actually get to know a lot of people, right?]

"Good grief, you want me to manage a country in a flat organizational structure?"

[It's true that superhumans can interact like this, right? Or rather, the people you can know far beyond the physical limits of ordinary life. So, for someone like you who is superhuman, the way you handle problems is inherently completely different from that of ordinary people. I think this is one of the things I want to tell you in this lesson.]

“I think this is no longer just part of the content, but rather the core of the content—the Dao Ancestor may be lamenting how we should end this cycle.”

This is important; all of this is extremely important. In fact, it's the very reason this course is offered. Especially for Shangluo personally.

"I'm starting to have a bad feeling about this course's final exam. Could it be that we'll have to come up with a solution that can convince the old men?"

Or what? Are you still hoping to get away with it?

Shangluo covered his forehead: "I was just wondering when those old men would finally speak up, watching us transform this world step by step. Sure enough, at this crucial moment, they're arranging a key meeting."

Compared to assessments and defenses, Shangluo felt this was more like a meeting. Because those old men didn't know what he was going to do, the initiative was with him.

"But ultimately, we need to talk. After all, like today's class, like the sudden appearance of cell phones, everyone's lives are about to change all of a sudden. I need to make sure I'm capable of handling all of this, and there are some crucial questions I need to ask them. After all, there are people around me I care about. I can decide my own future, but I have to be more responsible for theirs."

(End of this chapter)