Chapter. 11. getting control of Entropy

After Xua Yan finishes his meal, he decides to check on the spirit fruit seeds he purchased from the city market the day before. He realized that he had forgotten to plant them when he returned to his shelter the previous night. Xua Yan decides to go inside the Entropy. He closed his eyes and focused his thoughts on entering the Entropy. In a matter of moments, he felt his surroundings blur and his vision became hazy. And before he could even blink, he found himself inside the Entropy.

The moment Xua Yan entered the Entropy, he was shocked at the change in the environment. The once barren and desolate space was now filled with lush green grass and small trees that had sprouted up. Xua Yan remembered that he had experimented with planting different types of vegetation inside the Entropy to test its capabilities and that was why he had planted these trees. However, with his intense training, he had completely forgotten about their presence and now the space was completely covered with overgrown vegetation.

Xua Yan was at a loss of what to do next, but after some time of contemplation, he decided to clear a small patch of land near the pond to plant the spirit fruit seeds. He knew that these spirit fruits were rare and precious and he wanted to ensure that he could cultivate them inside the Entropy without any hindrance. He worked tirelessly to remove the overgrown grass and small trees from the chosen spot and prepared the land for planting the seeds.

Xua Yan took great care in planting the seeds, making sure that each one was planted at the correct depth and spaced out properly. He then covered the seeds with soil and watered them thoroughly from the nearby pond. Xua Yan felt satisfied with his work and decided to spend the rest of his time inside the Entropy training his martial arts. And after some time he found out that the seeds are already started to sprout from the ground. This was good news for him because this was the indication that he can successfully grow the trees of spirit fruits inside of the entropy.

Xua Yan had a long and tiring day in the Entropy, working to clear the wild grass and plant the seeds of spirit fruits. He was feeling exhausted and so after he drank from the pond, he sat down under a tree to rest. During his rest, he began to read some of the books that he had acquired from the Entropy, using his reading time to reflect on what he had learned. He was reading and comparing notes from the books "Essence of Martial Arts" and "Understanding Creation and the Art of Gathering Qi". As he was reading and meditating on the concepts he was studying, he suddenly had an epiphany about his qi circulation technique. He was able to grasp a deeper understanding of the technique, and he started to circulate his spirit qi throughout his body, meditating on the newly acquired knowledge.

After having the realization about his qi circulation technique, Xua Yan couldn't wait to start putting it into practice. He got up from under the tree and walked to an open area near the pond. He stood in the middle of the open space, took a deep breath and closed his eyes. He focused on his breathing, slowing it down to a meditative pace, and started to circulate the spirit qi inside his body.

He could feel the qi flowing through his veins, nourishing his body and filling it with energy. The sensation was different from any other qi circulation technique he had tried before, and he felt as if he had unlocked a new level of power within himself. Xua Yan opened his eyes and started to move his body, flowing with the energy that was coursing through him.

He started with basic movements, warming up his muscles and testing the limits of his new technique. As he moved, he could feel the spirit qi flowing freely through his body, responding to his every command. He was able to move with more grace and fluidity than ever before, and he could sense the strength and power that the spirit qi was lending him.

Xua Yan continued his training, pushing himself to new limits and exploring the full potential of his new technique. He trained for hours, using the spirit qi to enhance his movements, increase his speed and agility, and strengthen his strikes. He was in a state of complete concentration, fully immersed in the moment and focused on his training.

As he was exusted from his training Xua Yan came to a stop, panting from the exertion of his training. He stood there for a moment, feeling the afterglow of the energy that had been flowing through him, before turning to make his way back to the tree near the pond. He felt exhausted, but exhilarated, and he knew that this new technique was going to take his martial arts training to a whole new level.

As he was sitting comfortably under the tree with a blank mind he suddenly starts to have a feeling that some information is in the process of getting unlocked inside his mind. He always felt that there is something in the air inside the entropy and when he cultivates and takes the spirit qi from the entropy, something gets transferred to his mind and body through his cultivation process and whatever that thing is,  it's beyond his current understanding. 

As he continued to contemplate this feeling, his body began to emit a soft blue glow, which quickly intensified and enveloped him completely. His mind was absorbed into this hazy blue light, and he felt as though he was starting to lose control of his body. Despite this, he continued to meditate and cultivate, allowing the spirit qi within him to circulate automatically along the same paths he had learned about earlier in the day. As the process continued, Xua Yan realized that he had reached a new level of mastery in his understanding of the cultivation method outlined in the book "Understanding the Creation and Art of Gathering Qi."

He was amazed at how quickly he was able to progress, and was filled with a sense of excitement as he continued to explore the mysteries of the entropy and his cultivation method. With his newfound mastery in the cultivation method and the information absorbed, Xua Yan was filled with excitement. He felt that he had a deeper understanding of the cultivation process and the information he received was more comprehensive. As he delved into the information, he was ecstatic to discover that he could now have basic control over the Entropy. This was a significant milestone for him as it meant he could now manipulate the environment within the Entropy to suit his needs, such as creating a suitable environment for the spirit fruit trees to grow in. He felt proud of his progress and grateful for the knowledge he received from the books he had read. Xua Yan realized that with continuous cultivation and improvement, he would be able to unlock even greater powers and abilities in the future.

With the newfound knowledge about how to control the Entropy, Xua Yan eagerly starts experimenting. He focuses his mind on the wild grass and trees inside the Entropy, imagining them being removed and converting into spirit qi. To his surprise, as he focused on his thoughts, the wild grass and trees started to wither and disappear. The plants gradually turned into tiny particles of blue light, and as they disappeared, they filled the air with a dense fog of spirit qi. The sight was mesmerizing, and Xua Yan couldn't help but marvel at the power he now had over the Entropy.

As the wild grass and trees got removed, the land inside the Entropy became clearer and more open. Xua Yan was now able to see the pond and the spirit fruit seeds he had planted earlier. The air inside the Entropy felt purer, and the water in the pond sparkled with an ethereal light. Xua Yan realized that his control over the Entropy was still limited and he had much to learn about this mysterious space, but for now, he felt content knowing that he was one step closer to understanding the full potential of the Entropy.

For Xua Yan, the process of gaining control over the Entropy was long and arduous. For the entire duration of 14 days, his body was completely under the influence of the hazy blue light and he didn't have control over it. However, this was all a necessary process for him to gain the knowledge about the Entropy and how he can have basic control over it.

During this period, he felt as though his mind was absorbing all the information, piece by piece, about how he can control the Entropy. As each day passed, the information that was transferred to him became clearer and clearer. He found himself constantly thinking about what he had learned and how he could apply it to his daily life inside the Entropy.

Despite the lack of control over his body, Xua Yan was still fully aware of what was happening to him. He felt the energy of the Entropy circulating inside him, filling him with knowledge and power. He felt as though he was part of the Entropy, and the Entropy was part of him.

Once the 14 days were over and the hazy blue light had disappeared, Xua Yan was suddenly filled with intense hunger and thirst. He ran down to the pond and drank a mouthful of water, feeling refreshed and replenished. He then found the food that he had stored before the transferring of information had begun, and he sat down to eat. He savored each bite, feeling grateful for the sustenance.

After he had eaten, Xua Yan quickly sat down and began to meditate over all the new information he had received. He tested each piece of knowledge, one by one, seeing how it worked and how he could apply it to his life inside the Entropy. He found that he was now able to control the wild grass and trees that had previously grown inside the Entropy. He simply willed them to disappear, and they instantly vanished, converting into sprite qi that filled the air.

Xua Yan was astounded by his newfound powers. He spent hours practicing and refining his control over the Entropy, testing out different techniques and methods to see what worked best. He found that he was able to control the weather, change the landscape inside the Entropy. He was in awe of the possibilities that were now open to him.

Over the next 3 to 4 days, Xua Yan continued to delve deeper into his newfound powers, constantly learning and discovering new things. He found that he was able to create entire ecosystems within the Entropy, complete with plants and animals. He was amazed by how much he could control and how much he could create. He felt like he was truly living in a world of his own making.

After he completely accumulated all the knowledge Xua Yan decided to leave the Entropy and return to his shelter in the jungle, he closed his eyes and willed himself to exit the realm. The same blurred vision from before appeared and he felt his consciousness leaving the Entropy and returning to the physical world. The night sky was clear and the moon was shining brightly, providing just enough light for Xua Yan to see his surroundings. He looked at his shelter and was relieved to see that it was still in the same condition as he left it, untouched and secure.

Xua Yan had a long day and was feeling mentally tired from all the information he had accumulated and the new knowledge he had gained. He decided that it was time to rest and get some sleep. He walked towards his shelter and entered the small hut, feeling grateful to have a place to call home in this jungle. He lit a small fire to keep the hut warm and lay down on his bed, surrounded by the sounds of the jungle, feeling relaxed and at peace. He closed his eyes, took a deep breath and let himself drift off to sleep, ready to start a new day tomorrow, filled with new possibilities and opportunities.