Only I Have the Law: A Fantasy Daily Life

Chapter 80 The Change of Mind - [Intuition · lv1]

In that nostalgic version, as long as you changed your job to a farmer, you could own a territory called a plantation and receive a large number of black humanoid self-propelled farm tools.

Unfortunately.

[Earth Online] does not have a version rollback function.

To play the classic version on the North American server, you can only hope to encounter a special bug called "Time Travel" when challenging the boss "Hundred-Ton King".

However, such events are rare and unpredictable.

Even Chen Baiyu, who obtained the system, couldn't successfully activate the time travel function, so it's highly likely that ordinary players would also find it difficult to do so.

Even if an ordinary player does encounter a "time travel" event and arrives at the classic American server, they may not be able to accurately go to the place they want to become a farmer. They might end up in a place where a plane and a building have a clipping bug.

Thinking.

Chen Baiyu leaps over the black man and continues running.

I've already run about 30 kilometers with the first group.

The first group, whose pace had initially slowed only slightly and remained virtually unchanged, began to slow down significantly.

This is because by this stage, everyone's physical strength has been almost completely depleted. According to the principle of energy allocation, it is appropriate to slow down appropriately to prepare for the final two kilometers of sprint.

Most professional runners follow this strategy: warm up for the first five kilometers at 30% slower than their target pace, maintain the target pace until 30 kilometers, slow down slightly after 30 kilometers, and then sprint for the last two kilometers if they have the stamina.

See this.

Chen Baiyu neither slowed down nor sped up.

His task is to get first place.

It's impossible to slow down.

Maintaining the current speed will allow him to create a slight, not exaggerated, gap, so that even if those behind him choose to sprint, they will have virtually no chance of catching up.

Think so.

Chen Baiyu maintained her original pace and gradually moved to the front of the first group, eventually becoming a leader with a considerable distance between her and the others.

This surprised many of the professional runners in the first tier who initially didn't take Chen Baiyu seriously, and they all gave Chen Baiyu a deep look.

Even with their surprise, they were still largely unable to catch up with Chen Baiyu, who maintained a constant pace.

Because they are all relatively professional, have their own habits of allocating physical strength and know their own limits, they understand that rashly changing or accelerating will not only fail to catch up, but may even damage their bodies.

Furthermore, although most of them are professional runners, they are actually just the elite among the general runners, barely able to run under three hours and reach the standard of a level three athlete.

A few can reach the standard of two hours and fifty-one minutes for a second-level athlete.

But that's about it.

They could tell that the person who didn't slow down was very good, at least much better than them, probably at the level of a first-class athlete with a time of two hours and thirty-one minutes.

Even if they disregarded the damage and accelerated their pace, catching up would still be difficult.

Therefore, everyone could only watch helplessly as Chen Baiyu maintained the same pace.

Then they gradually fell out of the top tier.

that's it.

Chen Baiyu maintained a steady pace as she ran forward, the footsteps of the first group behind her growing fainter and fainter until they were completely inaudible.

He glanced at the mileage markers on the side of the road.

[5km from the finish line]

The red numbers stood out prominently under the shade of the trees.

Looking up, the track ahead was completely empty.

The same was basically true behind them.

He was the only one moving among the trees. Even the volunteers responsible for supplies hadn't had time to set up their posts along this stretch of road. It was so quiet that you could only hear your own breathing and the soft sound of your shoes scraping against the ground.

Sunlight filtered through the leaves, casting dappled patterns of light on the asphalt road.

When the wind blows, the spots of light sway.

Like shimmering fragments of gold.

The camphor trees along the roadside grew lushly, their branches and leaves intertwining to form a green dome that blocked most of the sunlight, leaving only a few rays of warm light to fall on his arm.

It's not hot; instead, it has a refreshing coolness.

Perhaps it's the effect of spiritual growth.

Chen Baiyu found herself increasingly drawn to divergent thinking and wandering into all sorts of thoughts.

Or to be precise.

It is the increase in mental strength and physical fitness that has enabled the mind to become faster and quicker, capable of instantly turning countless corners.

That's probably why I seem to enjoy thinking more and more.

Time slowed down in the face of his thoughts, and he suddenly had a much longer period of time.

Therefore, time for thinking becomes cheap and simple for him.

He was just running alone on the road.

His thoughts had already drifted far away.

He feels about himself now.

It's very similar to who I am now.

Chen Baiyu was referring to the fact that he was running a marathon now, which was very similar to his current self after obtaining the system and embarking on the extraordinary path.

Both situations involve moving forward on the "road".

Gradually separating from the main group, it continued forward with unwavering steps. There were no pursuers behind it, only the ever-expanding track ahead.

Not only are their circumstances similar, but their emotions are also alike.

Loneliness is present.

After all, there's not even anyone to stand shoulder to shoulder with.

But more than anything, it's about ease, the kind of freedom where you don't have to cater to anyone and just follow your own pace.

The only difference might be the destination.

He knew the finish line of the marathon.

But what is the end of this extraordinary path?

While thinking.

The distant roar of a motorcycle interrupted his thoughts.

He turned his head to look.

On the greenway outside the race track, several people in cycling gear were slowly riding forward, and one of them even raised his camera and waved at him.

Obviously.

He had almost reached a section of the road where there were people.

The finish line should be just ahead.

There were probably many volunteers, onlookers, organizers, and reporters waiting for the winner to cross the finish line.

Chen Baiyu nodded slightly in response.

However, as he watched the organizers of the cycling event and the photographers documenting it, jokes he had seen before involuntarily popped into his mind.

[A certain cyclist has been advised by many people not to ride a bike, saying that riding too much is bad for a man's sexual function. He doesn't believe any of these claims, whether it's traditional Chinese medicine or Western medicine, fitness bloggers or professional cyclists.]

[Until Ken Shimizu posted, explaining the negative effects of cycling on male function...]

It can only be described as quite authoritative.

Thinking of this, Chen Baiyu chuckled softly, as if the story had come to mind for no reason.

He then immediately put aside his previous chaotic thoughts.

Just be happy.

Even if it's just about surviving, making memes, and then laughing out loud.

The end of the extraordinary path is unknown, so what?
At least he believed it was destined to be good.

Besides, why bother with all that meaning?

Life doesn't have that many meanings. It's all about enjoying the moment.

I just went to the dock to get some fries.

It was just pasta mixed with No. 42 concrete.

While thinking.

A strange feeling suddenly welled up in Chen Baiyu's heart.

At this moment, it seemed as if there were no crowds, no interference from opponents, and even the heaviness of a double gravity field became blurred.

then.

It felt like something was about to surge out of his mind. This caused a slight throbbing pain in his temples and between his eyebrows.

The next moment, it seemed as if countless pieces of information flashed by.

[Uncertainty Principle, Boltzmann Brain, Higgs Field, Vacuum Decay, Evolution, Fermi Paradox, Gamma-ray Bursts, Hawking Radiation, Nonlinear Dynamics, Butterfly Effect, Constancy of the Speed ​​of Light, de Broglie Waves...]

Ah, my brain is trembling!
That's great, I'm starting to understand everything!
In a trance.

Chen Baiyu felt that he had figured it out.

But in the blink of an eye, it seems like nothing has been left.

A clear and empty mind seems to be asking: What have you realized?
Chen Baiyu couldn't explain it clearly.

Until the system's voice suddenly sounded.

【drop! 】

[The system detected that the host has achieved a connection with the universe during the "Trial of Solitude," resulting in a transformation in their spiritual attributes—the passive skill "Intuition Lv.1" has been unlocked!]

[Skill Description: When the fog obscures the path ahead, when logic reaches a deadlock, there are times when you need to choose to believe in the glimmer of hope that fate offers. This skill will amplify your instinctive perception of "danger" and "opportunity," like a lighthouse on a ship sailing in the night, guiding you in corners you cannot see—it may not directly tell you "what to do," but it will send chills down your spine when you approach the abyss, and weigh heavily on your heart when you miss a turning point. It is a "fate warning line" unique to the extraordinary.]

[Skill Effects: 1. Provides an instantaneous early warning of potential dangers and malice; 2. When faced with crucial choices, provides "vague guidance" (such as inexplicably veer towards a certain route at a fork in the road); 3. There is no obvious prompt when the skill is triggered; it is only presented as a "physical instinctive reaction," requiring the host to perceive and adapt on their own.]

Chen Baiyu was stunned.

My steps unconsciously slowed down by half a beat.

A sixth sense? That's interesting.

The chaotic information that flashed through my mind just now, like the whispers of an ancient god, was not an illusion, but a sign of spiritual transformation.

He tried to concentrate, but didn't feel any faint sensation between his eyebrows.

As the description states, there are no obvious prompts.

Perhaps it is because we have not encountered opportunities or dangers, nor have we encountered malice or critical choices, that we have not felt anything for the time being.

However, since the system has spoken...

Chen Baiyu naturally tended to believe in its existence.

With this passive skill.

Whether it's performing system tasks or dealing with emergencies, there will be an extra layer of protection.

"A glimmer of fate..."

He murmured to himself and resumed his paused pace.

Chen Baiyu resumed his stride, and even though he had paused for half a minute, there were still no footsteps chasing him from behind. The lead had already widened considerably, and now no one could catch up with his speed.

After running a few hundred meters, the red finish line arch finally became clear in front of me.

The area beneath the archway was packed with people.

There were reporters holding cameras and event organizers wearing vests.

There were also onlookers who stood on tiptoe to get a better look.

The noise drifted on the wind, growing closer and closer.

Someone in the crowd noticed him first, pointed at him and shouted, "Here he comes! He's the first one to cross the finish line!"

But once they saw his clothes clearly, the surrounding chatter suddenly subsided.

Chen Baiyu was wearing the ordinary competition T-shirt provided by the organizers, without a professional sports headband or racing shoes, which was completely different from the "professional athlete" that everyone expected.

The organizers and reporters were even more surprised.

They knew several of the invited professional athletes, but the person in front of them was not among them.

Obviously.

This group emerged from the amateur enthusiasts and curious citizens in Zone B.

"This young man doesn't look like a professional?"

"Yeah, I've never seen him participate in any local running races. Could he be a dark horse?"

The passersby were surprised as they discussed the scene, and even the reporter holding the camera was stunned for a moment before quickly adjusting the lens to point at him.

Chen Baiyu paid no attention to these comments.

He still has the energy to sprint, and could easily run twice as fast as he does now.

But that's unnecessary.

If a marathon's final sprint performance is too exaggerated, it really becomes somewhat inhuman.

It's already very good as it is.

First, it's already in my pocket.

He maintained his steady pace and ran smoothly toward the finish line.

His breathing remained even, but due to the double gravity field, he still managed to sweat a little on his forehead.

I wouldn't say I'm tired.

However, given that it was a long run of more than 40 kilometers and a gravity field of twice the normal, even someone with a physique at four times the human limit would inevitably be slightly out of breath, so it's not to say that there was no change at all.

As his chest crossed the red ribbon at the finish line, the surrounding astonishment was instantly replaced by cheers.

The organizers' staff rushed over immediately, offering water and towels.

Reporters also gathered around, microphones almost touching his mouth:
"Young man, are you a professional athlete?"

"How long do you think it took you to finish the race? Two hours and thirty minutes! That's already at the standard of a first-class athlete! The national record is only two hours and six minutes."

Have you participated in similar competitions before?

How are you feeling right now?

Chen Baiyu did not respond immediately.

Instead, he continued to stroll and jog forward slowly, carefully experiencing and adapting to the feeling of his body becoming as light as a feather the moment he crossed the finish line.

The double gravity field disappeared the instant the player crossed the finish line.

If it weren't for his amazing self-control, he might have been unable to stop and stumbled.

Chen Baiyu understood that this did not mean that he had become stronger again.

This feeling of lightness is just an illusion. Normal people would also have this illusion if they walked with several sandbags tied to their feet all day long and then took them off.

With its amazing adaptability.

This illusion quickly dissipated, and he slowed his pace accordingly.

Seeing Chen Baiyu walking slowly and silently, the others assumed that she was tired from running and needed to rest, so they did not rush to disturb her.

Only reporters and some organizers stood around, waiting for Chen Baiyu to recover before conducting the interview.

Most of the onlookers only glanced at it a couple more times before excitedly turning their attention to a few runners whose figures could be vaguely seen in the distance.

at this time.

The system notification sounded in Chen Baiyu's mind, which bothered him more than the noise around him.

【drop! 】

[The "Ode to Iron Will" trial is complete! Congratulations, host, for achieving first place!]

[The mission rewards will be distributed after the Trial Grounds verify the results and settle the challenge rewards!]

　I'm updating early today. By the way, what time is best to update each day?

　　
　
(End of this chapter)