Chapter 2029 Bigger Than Him

Chapter 2029 Bigger Than Him

Although it was true that he had absolutely no exposure to other Martial Minds to possibly arrive at the conclusion himself, it made sense when he thought about it. Still, he had qualms about the grandeur that Sage Sayfeel subscribed to him.

Although it was flattering, it also vaguely felt like Sage Sayfeel was giving him a bit too much credit.

"...Your statement regarding Martial Minds embodying Adaptive Evolution is only true if we define Adaptive Evolution extremely broadly." Rui realized. "It works only if you broadly define Adaptive Evolution, in the context of Martial Minds, as any thought processes that change one's decision-making based on information about one's opponent to maximize the probability of victory against said opponent."

"That is indeed true." Sage Sayfeel confirmed.

"...If that's the case, then such a broad conceptualization of 'Adaptive Evolution' applies to many, many things far beyond me," Rui insisted. "It encompasses all Martial Minds and perhaps even all Martial Art to a minor degree by such a broad definition. My Martial Mind and Martial Art are just a minute iota of everything that would fall under such a broad definition."

"That is also true." Sage Sayfeel calmly concurred.

"...Then it means that Martial Minds do not embody my Martial Path, specifically. My Martial Mind is merely one of many that also embody Adaptive Evolution."

It was a bit of a humbling realization.

Approval flashed in Sage Sayfeel's eyes. "You possess wisdom beyond your years. I had expected my revelation to inflate your ego and sense of self-importance, but you correctly understood that your Martial Art does not encompass Adaptive Evolution, but Adaptive Evolution encompasses your Martial Art. It encompasses your Martial Mind among all others. It is bigger than you."

Rui nodded. "...I don't come across Adaptive Evolution all that much on a day-to-day basis. Though there have been instances where I have been truly blown out of the water by entities that embodied elements of it far better than I could ever hope to."

Rui recalled the incredible abyssfeeder that had once nearly broken him through to the Senior Realm. As far as physical adaptive evolution went, there was most likely nothing that could ever even hold a candle to it.

Another reason he didn't let it get to his head was learning the truth about his 'past life.' The fact that he had inherited rather than been made him feel more grateful for what he had.

The fact that he had left meant that it was in no danger of dying, for whatever reasons, so long as Rui did not do something stupid with it.

CLICK

Rui handed over the marble-sized container to Sage Sayfeel.

"...Your Highness?"

"It's compensation for consuming the Topaz of Time," Rui calmly informed him. "It's an even more valuable treasure if I had to hazard a guess."

Sage Sayfeel's eyebrow rose. "That is...hard to conceive."

"As the doctor said," Rui turned, walking away from the medical room. "Don't open it till he returns. Kandria has gained a new super treasure that may very well change its fate."

Sage Sayfeel found it difficult to believe that Rui had somehow stumbled upon a Transcendent treasure in the Beast Domain, yet, as a Martial Master and an extraordinarily intelligent person, his word held deep credibility.

The Martial Sage's gaze returned to Rui's retreating figure.

He made a decision.

"Your Highness."

STEP

Rui paused at the door, turning around to face the Martial Sage impassively. -