Live Streaming: Great Adventure in the Wilderness-Chapter 735 - 732: Sense of Balance
The sun gradually sank below the horizon, the last of its afterglow scattering across the sea surface, forming a perfect circle with its reflection.
Through the porthole, Bi Fang could see the originally deep blue sea turn into a sheet of bright white.
What time is it?
Bi Fang, who had dozed off in a daze, woke up somewhat confused; it was only when he saw the electronic clock fixed to the wall that he realized it was noon.
Uh, so it actually is noon, the time when the sun is at its fiercest.
Bi Fang scratched his head; decades of life experience had led him to believe it was dusk—forgetting that he was in the Arctic, where it was indeed midday, even though the sun could only rise so high due to the latitude.
The polar night had ended only a few days ago, and the sun was still moving towards the Tropic of Cancer. In another week, one would be able to see the full sun, and the daylight hours would significantly increase.
Bi Fang glanced at the date next to the time and was relieved; only a day had passed, he had slept for just over ten hours, and no one had disturbed him.
To the crew members on the Thesus, Bi Fang had survived in the Arctic without any supplies for a hundred days, and they thought he must be utterly exhausted and emotionally drained. When Bi Fang boarded the ship, their eyes were filled with awe; sleeping soundly seemed quite normal to them.
But only Bi Fang knew that from the second month of his Arctic survival, he had been eating and drinking as usual. Apart from a bit of cold and lack of entertainment, his life was almost no different from normal; he was far from being at the end of his tether and could even fight on for another hundred days.
As his stomach growled, Bi Fang didn’t hurry to eat but focused on feeling his body instead.
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To say there was any clear sensation was impossible—internal injuries remained undetected during normal times, secretly becoming the crucial factor that could affect the operation of the machinery later on.
Moreover, with Bi Fang’s true age being just twenty-five, brimming with vitality, the kind so robust it could scare away even female ghosts, it was even less likely he would notice anything significant.
But that wasn’t to say there were no sensations at all.
He felt completely comfortable.
That was Bi Fang’s sole sensation; his breathing had become deeper, and its frequency had reduced once more, requiring only a little oxygen to sustain operation.
His whole body had undergone a deep clean, feeling exceptionally fresh—as refreshing as inhaling mint leaves in summer or baring one’s lower body in autumn to feel the breeze.
The coolness was invigorating, shooting straight up to the Heavenly Spirit Cover.
After tallying all his gains, Bi Fang looked at the last Balance Enhancement Coupon.
The good stuff was always saved for last—every mission’s guaranteed reward brought Bi Fang great surprises, and this time was no exception.
Just by the name, one could tell the significance of the coupon’s effect.
Balance may seem insignificant, but in fact, it is one of the basic qualities of the body; nearly all human movement occurs while maintaining bodily balance. Those with poor balance could never become good athletes.
Balance mainly divides into two types: static balance ability and dynamic balance ability.
Static balance ability refers to the capacity to maintain the body’s center of gravity in a relatively static posture.
Dynamic balance ability refers to the capability to adjust and control the body’s center of gravity and posture while in motion.
Both involve the capacity to control the body’s center of gravity on a small support surface.
Individuals with good balance perform very well in sports and also have a developed sense of spatial awareness.
Conversely, those with poor balance may not even control their bodies with ease.
People with poor balance are prone to spatial errors—some are slow to react and thus often climb high; others are overly sensitive and afraid of any height.
They become anxious with any change in head posture, thus leading to constant uneasiness and using small movements or talking to themselves to relieve psychological stress, resulting in hyperactivity and talkativeness.
Bi Fang had always believed his sense of balance was quite good; at least, sitting atop a tall building didn’t instill too much fear in him. Of course, he would still get nervous, a normal reaction for most people.
Eager to see what the enhancement would bring, Bi Fang rubbed his hands together and used the Balance Enhancement Coupon.
The golden ticket dissolved into sifted powder and merged into his body.
Bi Fang closed his eyes and carefully felt the changes in his body.
The vestibular system, the somatosensory system, and the visual system working together are required for balance.
These three systems convey the acceleration and spatial displacement information they sense into the central system, which analyzes and integrates this information, then sends it through the vestibular spinal tract to act on effector organs. Ultimately, muscles regulate body posture by tensing and relaxing.
Because of Bi Fang’s excellent neurological reflex speed, he already had a certain advantage in this.
Indeed, Bi Fang felt the back of his head starting to heat up, and then the sensation spread throughout his body.
Is it the cerebellum?
Bi Fang guessed.
The whole heating process ended quickly, and by the time he opened his eyes again, less than fifteen minutes had passed.
Bi Fang got to his feet, feeling something different, yet he couldn’t quite describe it. It was like he was very steady?
He took a couple of steps as if it were the most natural thing to do.
So effortless...
Bi Fang wondered if it was just his imagination, but did he feel like he could walk steadily forward with even less effort than before?
Balance is a complicated process that requires many muscles to cooperate. Could it mean that people with poor balance need to use more muscles, more strength, to neutralize the excess force to regain balance?
Bi Fang had a moment of realization and was overjoyed. Just for the energy saved, the ticket was worth it!
He opened the System and displayed the fully enhanced panel before himself.
[Exclusive Binder: Bi Fang]
[Growth Age: 25]
[Height: 186.1cm]
[Weight: 79.4KG]
[Strength: 17]
[Body: 20]
[Agility: 20]
[Spirit: 16]
[Platinum Body, Beastly Instinct]
[Status: Healthy.]
[Enhancement Points: 0]
[Wilderness Points: 1234 (convertible)]
Orange Main Branch: Wilderness Traveler Lv3.
Purple Branch: Forbidden Zone Hunter Lv2, Body Tempering Lv1.
Blue Twigs: Tai Chi Traveling Dragon Lv4.
Green Canopy: Culinary Mastery Lv3.
Spoils of Skill: Wolves King’s Sense of Smell, King Fish’s Stomach, Biological Sensing.
Nothing is more intoxicating than watching oneself become stronger bit by bit.
Balance is a complicated process that requires many muscles to cooperate. Could it mean that people with poor balance need to use more muscles, more strength, to neutralize the excess force to regain balance?
Bi Fang had a moment of realization and was overjoyed. Just for the energy saved, the ticket was worth it!
Balance is a complicated process that requires many muscles to cooperate. Could it mean that people with poor balance need to use more muscles, more strength, to neutralize the excess force to regain balance?
