bayedsolid Chapter 397 Zi'an and the Imperial Observatory Research on Void Reduction to Cure Heart Illness
Chapter 397 Zi'an and the Imperial Observatory Research on Void Reduction to Cure Heart Illness
The quantum star orbit suddenly distorted, and Zi An, dressed in a dark imperial robe, appeared, stepping onto the Milky Way's light staircase. Xiao Sizi, the head of the Imperial Observatory, was using a holographic terminal in the form of an armillary sphere to analyze the star map when he was so startled that he spilled his compass and teacup…
Zi'an gazed at the intelligent crown composed of the Twenty-Eight Mansions: "My dear minister, you are in charge of observing celestial phenomena. Do you know that in the future, the young star officials will collectively lose their brilliance? I observe anomalies in the star charts: some are as silent as Mars guarding the heart in the academy, yet shine brightly like Jupiter at home; some have secrets hidden like comets in the Di Mansion; and some even avoid divine punishment when they see people—could these celestial phenomena indicate a change in the Purple Palace Enclosure?"
Little Sizi hastily adjusted the armillary sphere to project a psychological star map: "Your Majesty, in your sagacity! This is the 'Three Calamities of the Heart': First, 'Obstruction of Choosing Words,' as if casting a curse upon the tongue; (pointing to the Anxiety Nebula) Second, 'Closed Heart Gate,' as if erecting nine layers of star barriers upon the mind; Third, 'Stopping of Social Interactions,' alas, truly severing the connection between Heaven and Man!"
The Big Dipper pattern on Zi An's imperial robes suddenly lit up: "Furthermore, many citizens of the future world, though enjoying abundant wealth and official positions, have their destiny palaces afflicted by overlapping emptiness and calamity—could this be a case of 'hollow clash'?"
"Your Majesty has seen through the secrets of heaven!" Little Sizi waved a crack in Maslow's chart. "This is an auspicious sign: the Palace of Wealth is full, while the Palace of Fortune is empty! (Pops up the annual education chart) The school and family are frantically pushing for academic success, which has instead pushed the ruling planet into a void!"
Zi'an took out the Imperial Seal and drafted three edicts from the Purple Palace: "Since that's the case, what should I do? What do you think of the 'Psychological Astronomical Bureau'? We can establish the Three Enclosures and Four Symbols Healing Department—the Heavenly Market Enclosure will treat 'social anxiety,' the Supreme Palace Enclosure will treat 'self-identity,' and the Purple Palace Enclosure will have a special 'Stage for Overcoming Setbacks'!"
Xiao Sizi mentally calculated the holographic plan: "Your Majesty, I request the opening of the 'Yuanyu Universe Observatory'! Use VR to recreate the Gan Deshi Shen ritual, allowing socially anxious students to practice 'interpersonal interaction' through virtual star officials! (Suddenly becoming serious) The Three Palaces must also coordinate: Parents' Tai Sui must not attack the body with Seven Killings, young people should cultivate the 'Psychological Coping Technique,' and those with severe conditions should be directly referred to the Psychological Observatory of the Imperial Medical Bureau!"
Zi'an unfolded the He Luo Diagram: "Approved! I also bestow upon you the 'Psychological Resilience' Qingyang Shield, which can ward off evil influences; and grant you the 'Equality and Respect' Dispelling Talisman to neutralize the inauspicious star. Those who pass the 'Self-Identity' assessment will be personally awarded the 'Meaning of Life' Wenchang Laurel Crown!"
Suddenly, all the holographic star maps emitted an auspicious purple glow, and comments streamed down like meteors: "Your Majesty, please take a look at the star charts!"
"So it turns out that Ziwei Star is the true master of the philosophy of mind!"
"This is an interstellar rescue operation spanning millennia!"
The following day, a star official in the form of a blue dragon flew out from Xiao Sizi's armillary sphere: "All students, receive the decree! From this day forward, a 24-hour imperial psychological astronomical hotline will be opened, supporting holographic astrological observation, cyber divination, and metaverse star-worship—we will work together with future time and space to cultivate the path of the righteous mind!"
Inside the Ziwei Palace, a holographic star map flowed, and Zi'an gazed at the jade wall displaying the "2025 Youth Games Ranking," while Xiao Sizi used counting rods to deduce the glowing data stream.
Zi'an sat before the Azure Dragon Table: "Your Highness, according to the Heavenly Secrets Ranking, 'King's Star Array' and 'Peaceful Demon-Slaying Record' are still the young lads' favorites. Could it be that these two techniques secretly correspond to Zi Wei Dou Shu (Purple Star Astrology)?"
Little Sizi waved his Star Official Staff and summoned the Four Symbols Diagram: "Your Majesty is wise! These two techniques correspond to the 'Four Symbols of Heavenly Time': the first is 'Lesser Yang Clash' - the young man's Lesser Yang energy is vigorous, five-on-five battles are like the battle of the Heavenly Gang, and the decisive moment is like a breaking army charge, which can best stimulate the surge of true energy!" (The armillary sphere displays a dopamine nebula explosion diagram)
Zi Anmian's crown trembled slightly: "Could the second one be related to interpersonal relationships?"
“Exactly!” Little Sizi drew a star-studded social map. “‘Tonight’s Gameplay’ has become a modern-day ‘brotherhood bond,’ with ranks like official titles. The first to reach ‘King’ is comparable to passing the imperial examination! (Shows a holographic image of the Imperial Academy dormitory) This is a ‘digital official certificate,’ and those who obtain it are highly respected among their peers!”
Zi An's jade tablet gleamed from his sleeve: "I've heard this technique seems easy but is actually difficult?"
"Your Majesty's insight is unparalleled!" Little Sizi summoned a magical artifact shaped like a mobile phone. "Like stepping on the Seven Stars—activating the formation only requires a 'Palm Mirror,' which takes less than a quarter of an hour for beginners. However, to master it, one must comprehend the mysteries of 'Hero Counters,' 'Demon-Slaying Gun Recoil,' and 'Map Heavenly Eye,' among others! (Layered star charts of advancement appear) This is what is meant by 'entering the realm as easy as walking on flat ground, mastering it as difficult as climbing a ladder to heaven!'"
Xiao Sizi transformed the star map into a galaxy of competitions: "The most ingenious aspect is the 'Tianji Pavilion's' methods—monthly season updates are like bestowing a new calendar, co-branded skins are like bestowing heavenly robes, and the KPL and PEL leagues are turned into a 'grand celebration for men'! Players cultivate their skills within the system and chase stars in the competition, creating their own cycle of heaven and earth!"
"KPL, PEL leagues?"
The star trails on the dome of the Ziwei Palace suddenly dimmed, and when the holographic jade wall displayed the "2025 Youth Entertainment Ranking," it was oozing with a blood-red light.
Zi An stared at the countless empty, illusory eyes beneath the "King's Star Array," the jade tablet in his palm emitting a low, warning sound...
Zi An: "Your Highness, I observe that the Heavenly Secrets List is filled with an overwhelming aura of malevolent energy—the so-called 'King's Star Array' looks nothing like a heart-devouring evil technique."
Xiao Sizi used counting rods to set up the Heart-Cleansing Formation: "Your Majesty is wise! This technique appears to be 'the refreshing feeling of Shaoyang's attack' and 'the social etiquette of comrades,' but in reality, it is a three-fold calamity of the heart: "At this moment, the celestial sphere exploded into three clouds of black mist.
"This is the poison of flow—the dopamine rush of five-on-five team battles is like drinking poison to quench thirst. Young men chase after the thrill of killing, unaware that their minds are being turned into puppets craving stimulation!"
Zi'an nodded, and Sizi continued:
"This is a soul-locking illusion—the ranking leaderboard has become a 'digital prison,' and peer comparisons have become a bone-corroding curse! (The star map reveals the haggard face of a young man who spent the entire night climbing the rankings.) For the sake of a mere 'King' title, how many people have exhausted their energy!"
Zi'an pointed to another dark mass and said, "Isn't this the Eternal Renewal Hell?"
Si Zi nodded: "Season changes are like an endless cycle, and new skins and heroes are like sugar-coated poison, making people sink into the illusion of 'winning one more game'!"
A broken, sobbing voice drifted from the black screen: "Master... I know the final exams are coming up, but I can't help but play games again..."
Zi'an then asked, "What about the professional league?"
"Your Majesty! This is the biggest trap!" Xiao Sizi shattered the dazzling illusion of KPL/PEL with his staff. "Esports stars are hailed as 'new generation gods,' but in reality, they are all sacrifices on the altar of capital! The young people are watching the illusory 24 billion views of KPL, but they don't know that they have become fuel in the data alchemy furnace!" Countless distorted faces of young people screaming at the screen appeared in the black group.
Zi An suddenly stood up: "So—these games, on the surface, are 'exhilarating competition' and 'social currency,' but in reality, they're soul-devouring formations that drain your energy?"
"Exactly!" As Xiao Sizi kowtowed, a warning divination slip fell from his hair. "They drain thinking power with instant gratification, replace real growth with virtual ranks, and create eternal anxiety with endless updates!"
The empty gazes of those engrossed in gaming on campus have reappeared in the dark circles. This is why the phenomenon of "hollow people" is escalating—their minds have long been transformed into nourishment for game algorithms!
The entire star track collapsed suddenly, revealing countless data chains connected to the boy's temples behind it.
Zi An, enraged, laughed coldly as the Imperial Seal shattered the illusion of the virtual arena: "What a fine 'Imperial Glory'! Today I hereby issue the 'Decree to Break the Inner Demon': The Imperial Observatory shall immediately develop an 'Anti-Addiction Star Orbit Array,' the Imperial Medical Academy shall establish a 'Clinic for E-sports Hysteria,' and the new and full moons of each month shall be designated as 'Internet Disconnection and Mental Cultivation Days'!"
Little Sizi, trembling, presented the Tai Chi compass: "Your subject obeys! I will now deduce the method of rebuilding the mind—cultivating character through literature, nourishing vitality through martial arts, and breaking through false illusions and attachments through genuine interaction!"
From within the black group came the cries of teenagers, filled with realization: "So, we sacrificed our youth... to the algorithm..."
Zi An's crown tassels shone with nine colors: "Good! So when asked 'What play does a young man love most?' he answered 'King's Star Array'; if asked 'Why is he so obsessed?'—" He produced a gilded imperial edict from his sleeve.
"It truly combines the exhilaration of competition, the necessity of social interaction, and the glory of achievement into one, like refining a nine-turn golden elixir, naturally attracting young men from all over the world!"
Xiao Sizi bowed and presented a glass divination plate: "Your Majesty is wise! Should I establish a 'Playful Astrology Bureau' under the Imperial Observatory to specialize in this art?"
Zi An gathered the light of the Big Dipper at his fingertips: "Approved! Furthermore, add the 'King's Star Array' to the elective numerology curriculum. I want to personally observe how my lads will refine their character, hone their strategies, and prove their path to the Great Dao on this digital battlefield!"
At that moment, excited holographic transmissions from the group of teenagers came through: "Thank you for your great favor, Your Majesty! We'll go get a pentakill right away to boost your rank!"