Chapter 1157: Energy from the Universe
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Communicating with fanatical individuals could not be based on common sense. They were usually already convinced of their own theories. Pretending to understand their worldview might end up causing them to resent you. If you instead came across as curious and with humility, they were more willing to share their thoughts with you.
Sure enough, Peter Lee, as if overcome by an itch, asked, laughing, “You really hit the nail on the head… Have you heard of dark matter?”
Dark matter. Zhang Zian had definitely heard about this energy within scientific literature. However, it was currently only a theory, and no substantial evidence of its actual existence had been found.
Many scientists tended to think that it was because of the existence of dark matter that the universe was constantly expanding rather than contracting. According to theory, mysterious dark matter occupied about 70% of the total material of the universe, and it was the unconstrained master of it all.
Yet it was precisely because dark matter was so mysterious that besides scientists’ many speculations about the nature of dark energy, civilians also conjured up a wide variety of whimsical explanations for its existence. Upon hearing this statement, Zhang Zian knew that Peter and the School of Cosmic Information believed an absurd lie about the nature of dark matter.
Sure enough, Peter said firmly, “Yes! Dark matter is actually the original waves of energy that the universe first released before the dawn of modern civilization. They transcend normal life to a higher stage of being and can leave our current universe. However, dark matter could not bear seeing how unintelligent life struggled through daily living and thus generously dedicated their knowledge to all civilizations in the universe in the form of dark matter!”
Zhang Zian was left speechless.
He would like to brush this off as nonsense. However, the nature of dark matter was something the scientific community could not explain. It was highly similar to G.o.d in that one could choose not to believe in G.o.d, but no one could prove whether G.o.d existed or not.
Peter Lee continued, “The mandate of the School of Cosmic Information is to study the dark matter in the universe. As long as it can break down the information carried by dark matter, human beings can reach a new evolutionary height…”
Zhang Zian glanced at them and said, “In other words, the heavy responsibility of human evolution falls on your shoulders?”
“You could say that.” Peter nodded his head. “But I have to correct you. It is on our shoulders, yet you can also feel and receive pure energy from the universe. Did you not feel the sense of calling within you? As if you are responding to something ancient?”
As there were simply too many people crowded into the small tomb, Zhang Zian only felt that the air in the room was getting more and more stifling. Nevertheless, he decided he should play the part. “It seems that…my body is getting lighter, as if it is floating.”
“Yes! That is the feeling! That is why I said you are talented. Even our most senior members have had to sit quietly on their knees and hold each other’s hands just to let pure energy blend into their bodies before feeling the same sensation! Yet you felt it so easily!” Peter smiled brightly, as if truly happy for Zhang Zian.
Zhang Zian glanced at them and then looked at the vents sideways. He asked, “You have been to so many places, so why is the cosmic energy here more intense? I mean, isn’t there a king’s tomb with a similar structure?”
“This…” Peter took a moment before replying with a sense of uncertainty, “We are still learning at the very initial stage. The information about the universe that has been uncovered so far is very limited. We are focused more on the body, on what we feel. We can feel more of that energy here. More intense and pure… If I am to comment, I think it is because this is the center of the Great Pyramid.”
What Peter said was true. The Queen’s tomb was indeed located in the center of the Great Pyramid, while the King’s tomb deviated from the center. The idea was that the tombs of the pharaohs, kings, emperors, and Khan should be at the center of a whole mausoleum or a certain central area of the entire tomb. The ancient Egyptians had unquestionably superior architectural skills and were unlikely to make a low-level mistake. A more reasonable explanation was that the real use of the two tombs had not yet been discovered.
Zhang Zian looked at the time and decided he was not going to go further. He could only fault the fact that he’d b.u.mped into this group of people and wasted two American dollars.
“I shall wish you all the best in your research. I still have something else to tend to and will make a move first.” He smiled politely and sincerely hoped that they would not force him to stay.
Luckily, as he had hoped, Peter did not ask him to stay. Instead, he also looked at the time and said, “It is also about time we go out, so let’s leave together. Although I really want to stay here and use the energy of the universe to purify the body and mind, we cannot be so selfish. We must continue to invest in scientific research and strive to crack the mystery of the energy of the universe as soon as possible for the benefit of all mankind!”
Zhang Zian almost cried. He thought, “Please, please be selfis.h.!.+”
The others stood up and started dusting off their trousers. They smiled and followed Peter Lee and Zhang Zian out of the chamber. The clueless outsiders who saw this unity amongst them would think that this was a great, friendly tour group.
The elfins had long been unable to stand the stifling air, and they could not wait to stop listening to weird conversations. When they heard that people were leaving, they rushed ahead to leave as well.
The staff member responsible for guarding this pa.s.sage saw a huge group of people wanting to leave. It might have been that he did not care for chatter and shouted, “Go! Go! Go! Do not talk! Do not talk!”
He deliberately did not allow them to talk about the Queen’s tomb, fearing that the fact that he had accepted the bribe would be overheard by other employees, and that they would definitely ask for a cut of the money.
He’d gotten used to the dim light of the pyramid, and when he walked out of the hole, he was re-exposed to Egypt’s strong summer sunlight. He took in a big breath of fresh air. Zhang Zian’s eyes were slightly stung by the sudden strong light, but he felt a sense of revival.
“Jeff, you are very talented,” Peter Lee said. “Come join us to learn and let us carry forward our teachings together for the benefit of all mankind!”
However, Zhang Zian felt no sincerity at all. He felt that he should have at least taken out some sort of Buddhist scriptures to further his pitch.
“Sorry, I have no money. This is my first time going abroad. My economic conditions do not allow me to travel with you everywhere… Oh, sorry, I meant to go about feeling the energy of the universe,” Zhang Zian said in an attempt to come up with an excuse to refuse.
“It doesn’t matter. We are not the type of organization that deceives people and collects their money. All members are equal. The rich members voluntarily provide the funds. You don’t have to worry about money,” Pete said. He continued, “Money. What is its use? Once the secrets of cosmic energy are made known, we will enter an advanced stage of living, and money will just be waste paper.”
He saw Zhang Zian shaking his head, and he decided that he would not insist further. He smiled and said, “We are not leaving Egypt for the time being. The Great Pyramid is only our first stop. We will also visit other pyramids. If it is fated, we will meet again.”