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Chapter 63
Chapter 63: The Crestfallen Grandmaster
2024-07-17 Author: Xianyu Wangyue
The Grandmaster's expression rapidly shifted, countless complexities ultimately transforming into a long sigh. This young prodigy before him simply had no master-disciple bond with him.
What a pity... He only hoped this young prodigy wouldn't be held back by others in the future.
However, on second thought, he realized that to help Aotian, he didn't necessarily have to take him as a disciple. He could offer timely advice to prevent Aotian from taking unnecessary detours.
Though lacking the title of master and disciple, they could have the substance of such a relationship. This seemed like a good long-term investment.
Thinking this, he felt suddenly enlightened and no longer felt such regret.
As for admitting that his theory had flaws, it wasn't a difficult task for him.
He spoke, "I, Yu Xiaogang, honor my bets. I admit that my theory has flaws, and I will no longer bring up the matter of taking Aotian as a disciple in the future."
Aotian smiled, looking at the Grandmaster. "You don't seem convinced. In fact, deep down, you don't really believe your theory has any flaws. That's fair. You only needed to say a single sentence to admit defeat. As for what you truly think, who would ever know?"
The smile on the Grandmaster's face stiffened. His thoughts had been exposed by Aotian, leaving him somewhat embarrassed.
He truly did think that way. How could the theory he had painstakingly researched, summarized, and derived from vast amounts of data and calculations possibly have flaws?
After all, it was all derived from a vast amount of real data.
The cost of losing was merely saying a few words; he wouldn't actually lose anything.
The Grandmaster remained silent, but Tang San spoke up. Enduring the pain on his face, he said, "Since you keep claiming my Teacher's theory has flaws, how can you prove it?"
Aotian suddenly became interested. "Then I'll make you utterly convinced."
He looked at the Grandmaster. "Reaching the Great Spirit Master realm at the age of seven—according to your theory, do you think that's possible?"
The Grandmaster opened his mouth, wanting to immediately say it was impossible, but the words wouldn't come out.
In the past, he would have unequivocally said it was impossible. But now, after witnessing Aotian's strength, he had some doubts.
Could he truly possess the strength of an advanced Great Spirit Master, able to easily defeat Tang San?
"Are you really... already a Great Spirit Master?" the Grandmaster asked.
"That's right," Aotian replied.
"That's impossible! Awakening a Spirit at six, a Great Spirit Master at seven? How could someone cross more than ten levels in a single year?" Tang San shook his head vigorously.
Aotian ignored Tang San and continued to ask, "Then tell me, according to your theory, what is the oldest first Spirit Ring a Spirit Master can absorb?"
This time, the Grandmaster answered without any hesitation, blurting out, "Four hundred and twenty-three years!"
"How did you derive this data?" Aotian asked.
The Grandmaster replied, "Every year on the continent, countless Spirit Masters register and certify themselves at Spirit Hall after obtaining a Spirit Ring. I once worked at Spirit Hall for several years and reviewed tens of thousands of cases. Among these cases, even the most outstanding Spirit Masters in terms of talent only absorbed Spirit Rings of four hundred and twenty-three years. Even if this data isn't the most accurate, it's absolutely very close to the limit."
"That's simply because you haven't encountered anyone more of a genius than the Spirit Masters in the cases you studied. In front of true geniuses, your theories will be shattered in an instant," Aotian said.
He couldn't help but recall Qian Renxue, Spirit Hall's top genius. When her Spirit awakened, her spirit power had already reached level twenty, and her first Spirit Ring far exceeded four hundred and twenty-three years.
And then there was Tang San. In the original plot, he repeatedly broke the limit by absorbing Spirit Rings. If not for Tang San's good luck and being forced to attempt absorbing Spirit Rings beyond the Grandmaster's theory, his achievements likely wouldn't have been so high.
If one were to absorb Spirit Rings strictly according to the Grandmaster's theory, they could at most become a genius among most Spirit Masters, but that wouldn't be considered exceptionally brilliant.
The Grandmaster shook his head. "A theory derived from big data cannot be wrong."
Aotian shook his head with a smile. "Then let me show you my Spirit Rings."
As he spoke, two purple Spirit Rings rose from beneath his feet. The Grandmaster, who moments ago had been utterly convinced of his theory's correctness, instantly became dumbfounded.
"How is that possible?!" he cried out, his voice cracking. He stumbled, almost falling, his face wearing an expression as if he'd seen a ghost.
Tang San quickly steadied his Teacher, exclaiming in shock, "This is impossible! I saw your first Spirit Ring before, it was clearly yellow! How could it have turned purple now?"
"There's nothing impossible about it," Aotian said. He looked at the Grandmaster and asked, "Grandmaster, do you know the secret to upgrading Spirit Rings?"
The Grandmaster shook his head blankly. "I don't know."
But soon, he became excited. "Aotian, can you tell me this secret? I'll do anything you want."
The Grandmaster had dedicated his life to Spirit research. Although there was an element of wanting to prove himself, he genuinely loved the pursuit of research.
Now, suddenly encountering a field he had never understood, how could he not be excited?
Aotian shook his head. "Sorry, I can't tell you this secret."
Actually, this wasn't really a secret. As long as a Spirit Master had enough talent and came into contact with a God's Legacy in this world, they would naturally have the opportunity to increase their Spirit Rings' age.
He displayed the two purple Spirit Rings simply because he didn't want the Grandmaster to "care" for him with his theories in the future.
Aotian looked at Gu Yuena and Xiao Wu. "Let's go. We should start thinking about what to eat tonight."
After speaking, he led the way down the hillside.
Gu Yuena and Xiao Wu quickly followed.
"Great! Tonight I want to eat steamed carrots, boiled carrots, and stir-fried carrots..." Xiao Wu cheered excitedly, following behind Aotian.
"Xiao Wu, are carrots really that delicious?" Gu Yuena asked, puzzled.
"Because I just love them!"
"..."
...
On the mountaintop, Yu Xiaogang looked utterly crestfallen, his face eventually filled with bitterness.
"How laughable. He possesses knowledge even I don't, yet I still deluded myself into thinking I could take him as a disciple. Perhaps in his eyes, I've been nothing but a joke from beginning to end."
The Grandmaster mocked himself, feeling like a complete joke.
The Dean walked over and comforted him, "Xiaogang, don't be discouraged. Even if the whole world looks down on you, you mustn't look down on yourself."
Tang San also urged, "That's right, Teacher. I still think your theory is perfectly fine. That Aotian probably used some unorthodox methods to increase his Spirit Rings' age. I only believe in results achieved through diligent cultivation, step by step."
In truth, the blow from this confrontation was much greater for the Grandmaster than for Tang San. Tang San merely felt humiliated, while the Grandmaster was struck down by Aotian on a theoretical level.
A seven-year-old Great Spirit Master, two purple Spirit Rings—these were all situations impossible according to the Grandmaster's theory.
Yet, he had witnessed them with his own eyes today.
He couldn't help but wonder if his theory contained serious errors.
He suddenly looked up and said, "For Aotian to know such astonishing cultivation secrets, his background must be extraordinary. Xiao San, please help me find out what family Aotian comes from."
(end of chapter)
2024-07-17 Author: Xianyu Wangyue
The Grandmaster's expression rapidly shifted, countless complexities ultimately transforming into a long sigh. This young prodigy before him simply had no master-disciple bond with him.
What a pity... He only hoped this young prodigy wouldn't be held back by others in the future.
However, on second thought, he realized that to help Aotian, he didn't necessarily have to take him as a disciple. He could offer timely advice to prevent Aotian from taking unnecessary detours.
Though lacking the title of master and disciple, they could have the substance of such a relationship. This seemed like a good long-term investment.
Thinking this, he felt suddenly enlightened and no longer felt such regret.
As for admitting that his theory had flaws, it wasn't a difficult task for him.
He spoke, "I, Yu Xiaogang, honor my bets. I admit that my theory has flaws, and I will no longer bring up the matter of taking Aotian as a disciple in the future."
Aotian smiled, looking at the Grandmaster. "You don't seem convinced. In fact, deep down, you don't really believe your theory has any flaws. That's fair. You only needed to say a single sentence to admit defeat. As for what you truly think, who would ever know?"
The smile on the Grandmaster's face stiffened. His thoughts had been exposed by Aotian, leaving him somewhat embarrassed.
He truly did think that way. How could the theory he had painstakingly researched, summarized, and derived from vast amounts of data and calculations possibly have flaws?
After all, it was all derived from a vast amount of real data.
The cost of losing was merely saying a few words; he wouldn't actually lose anything.
The Grandmaster remained silent, but Tang San spoke up. Enduring the pain on his face, he said, "Since you keep claiming my Teacher's theory has flaws, how can you prove it?"
Aotian suddenly became interested. "Then I'll make you utterly convinced."
He looked at the Grandmaster. "Reaching the Great Spirit Master realm at the age of seven—according to your theory, do you think that's possible?"
The Grandmaster opened his mouth, wanting to immediately say it was impossible, but the words wouldn't come out.
In the past, he would have unequivocally said it was impossible. But now, after witnessing Aotian's strength, he had some doubts.
Could he truly possess the strength of an advanced Great Spirit Master, able to easily defeat Tang San?
"Are you really... already a Great Spirit Master?" the Grandmaster asked.
"That's right," Aotian replied.
"That's impossible! Awakening a Spirit at six, a Great Spirit Master at seven? How could someone cross more than ten levels in a single year?" Tang San shook his head vigorously.
Aotian ignored Tang San and continued to ask, "Then tell me, according to your theory, what is the oldest first Spirit Ring a Spirit Master can absorb?"
This time, the Grandmaster answered without any hesitation, blurting out, "Four hundred and twenty-three years!"
"How did you derive this data?" Aotian asked.
The Grandmaster replied, "Every year on the continent, countless Spirit Masters register and certify themselves at Spirit Hall after obtaining a Spirit Ring. I once worked at Spirit Hall for several years and reviewed tens of thousands of cases. Among these cases, even the most outstanding Spirit Masters in terms of talent only absorbed Spirit Rings of four hundred and twenty-three years. Even if this data isn't the most accurate, it's absolutely very close to the limit."
"That's simply because you haven't encountered anyone more of a genius than the Spirit Masters in the cases you studied. In front of true geniuses, your theories will be shattered in an instant," Aotian said.
He couldn't help but recall Qian Renxue, Spirit Hall's top genius. When her Spirit awakened, her spirit power had already reached level twenty, and her first Spirit Ring far exceeded four hundred and twenty-three years.
And then there was Tang San. In the original plot, he repeatedly broke the limit by absorbing Spirit Rings. If not for Tang San's good luck and being forced to attempt absorbing Spirit Rings beyond the Grandmaster's theory, his achievements likely wouldn't have been so high.
If one were to absorb Spirit Rings strictly according to the Grandmaster's theory, they could at most become a genius among most Spirit Masters, but that wouldn't be considered exceptionally brilliant.
The Grandmaster shook his head. "A theory derived from big data cannot be wrong."
Aotian shook his head with a smile. "Then let me show you my Spirit Rings."
As he spoke, two purple Spirit Rings rose from beneath his feet. The Grandmaster, who moments ago had been utterly convinced of his theory's correctness, instantly became dumbfounded.
"How is that possible?!" he cried out, his voice cracking. He stumbled, almost falling, his face wearing an expression as if he'd seen a ghost.
Tang San quickly steadied his Teacher, exclaiming in shock, "This is impossible! I saw your first Spirit Ring before, it was clearly yellow! How could it have turned purple now?"
"There's nothing impossible about it," Aotian said. He looked at the Grandmaster and asked, "Grandmaster, do you know the secret to upgrading Spirit Rings?"
The Grandmaster shook his head blankly. "I don't know."
But soon, he became excited. "Aotian, can you tell me this secret? I'll do anything you want."
The Grandmaster had dedicated his life to Spirit research. Although there was an element of wanting to prove himself, he genuinely loved the pursuit of research.
Now, suddenly encountering a field he had never understood, how could he not be excited?
Aotian shook his head. "Sorry, I can't tell you this secret."
Actually, this wasn't really a secret. As long as a Spirit Master had enough talent and came into contact with a God's Legacy in this world, they would naturally have the opportunity to increase their Spirit Rings' age.
He displayed the two purple Spirit Rings simply because he didn't want the Grandmaster to "care" for him with his theories in the future.
Aotian looked at Gu Yuena and Xiao Wu. "Let's go. We should start thinking about what to eat tonight."
After speaking, he led the way down the hillside.
Gu Yuena and Xiao Wu quickly followed.
"Great! Tonight I want to eat steamed carrots, boiled carrots, and stir-fried carrots..." Xiao Wu cheered excitedly, following behind Aotian.
"Xiao Wu, are carrots really that delicious?" Gu Yuena asked, puzzled.
"Because I just love them!"
"..."
...
On the mountaintop, Yu Xiaogang looked utterly crestfallen, his face eventually filled with bitterness.
"How laughable. He possesses knowledge even I don't, yet I still deluded myself into thinking I could take him as a disciple. Perhaps in his eyes, I've been nothing but a joke from beginning to end."
The Grandmaster mocked himself, feeling like a complete joke.
The Dean walked over and comforted him, "Xiaogang, don't be discouraged. Even if the whole world looks down on you, you mustn't look down on yourself."
Tang San also urged, "That's right, Teacher. I still think your theory is perfectly fine. That Aotian probably used some unorthodox methods to increase his Spirit Rings' age. I only believe in results achieved through diligent cultivation, step by step."
In truth, the blow from this confrontation was much greater for the Grandmaster than for Tang San. Tang San merely felt humiliated, while the Grandmaster was struck down by Aotian on a theoretical level.
A seven-year-old Great Spirit Master, two purple Spirit Rings—these were all situations impossible according to the Grandmaster's theory.
Yet, he had witnessed them with his own eyes today.
He couldn't help but wonder if his theory contained serious errors.
He suddenly looked up and said, "For Aotian to know such astonishing cultivation secrets, his background must be extraordinary. Xiao San, please help me find out what family Aotian comes from."
(end of chapter)
