Publication of the Paper
A few days later, a modern-looking Thesis quietly appeared in the Libraries of the various branch halls of the Spirit Hall.
There are no academic journals in the Douluo Continent, but there is a ten-day publication with a simple name: "Spirit Hall Bulletin".
Its content mainly covers aspects such as people's livelihood, education, agriculture, politics, and biographical information.
It also publishes news about Spirit City or personnel appointments. For example, when Bibi Dong became Pope, the news was published in the "Spirit Hall Bulletin," and her portrait even appeared on the cover of the ten-day publication.
Otherwise, how would people far outside Spirit City have learned of Bibi Dong's rise to power? Did they rely solely on word of mouth?
That's naturally impossible.
However, the Spirit Hall Bulletin is not accessible to just anyone; there are certain requirements and conditions for viewing it.
First, only Soul Masters registered with the Spirit Hall can watch it.
This is to be expected, as the ten-day publications are usually stored in the Spirit Hall's Library, and only registered Soul Masters can access these places.
Secondly, the "Spirit Hall Bulletin" can generally only be viewed within the Spirit Hall; it cannot be borrowed or sold to outsiders.
In the Douluo Continent of this era, knowledge is still very precious, especially knowledge related to Soul Masters. Ordinary people don't even have the right to hear about it, let alone acquire it.
Moreover, the illiteracy rate across the entire continent exceeds 70%, and ordinary people have no need to read newspapers. The Spirit Hall Bulletin is mainly prepared for Soul Masters with a certain level of knowledge or social status.
Even so, the information in the ten-day publication often spreads to the public through various means, and then becomes demonized through word of mouth.
Of course, besides the Spirit Hall, other powerful forces such as local princes and nobles, or the Upper Three Sects, also generally have ways to obtain this ten-day publication.
This is also the simplest and most important way for many forces to obtain information about Spirit City. Spirit Hall itself is also using this publication to expand its influence, and it has not strictly prohibited it.
Back in the day, Yu Xiaogang's theories were published in a ten-day journal, and his reputation spread thanks to the journal.
However, Yu Xiaogang's theory was able to be published in the ten-day journal mainly thanks to Bibi Dong's influence, since not just anyone can have their articles published there.
The Spirit Hall Bulletin is essentially an internal publication, so most of the articles that can be published in it are by internal staff.
Yu Xiaogang was able to express his theories only because Bibi Dong vouched for him, and he falsely claimed to be an "unofficial elder of the Spirit Hall".
If he hadn't met Bibi Dong, he could only compile his theories into a notebook, like the reference books in the Spirit Hall's Central Academy Library. Only when he died and someone discovered and recognized its value could the book be put into the Library.
Or perhaps he entrusted his theory to an elder of the Spirit Hall, releasing it in that elder's name.
In this way, it's equivalent to relinquishing the title of "first author." As for the original author, it depends on whether anyone else wants a share of the credit; if not, they can get a share as "second author."
If someone else wants a share, the original author will have to move their name forward.
To be honest, this model is quite discouraging for scholars who are not affiliated with the Spirit Hall. Unless the original author is willing to join the Spirit Hall, their hard work and contributions will be divided up layer by layer until they are finally credited to the author.
If the Spirit Hall Bulletin, the most influential publication in the Douluo Continent, behaves this way, then other forces must be even more despicable.
Various factions also have publications similar to official gazettes, but these are mostly for their own amusement. Some of the more shameless ones even directly reprint the content of the "Spirit Hall Bulletin" and present it as original.
This is a world without intellectual property protection, and there is insufficient respect for scholars.
It's no wonder that no valuable academic achievements have been developed here.
However, Zhou You did not have such concerns. As a core reserve member of the Spirit Hall, he did not need to worry about having his academic achievements stolen, and Yue Guan did not value this either.
However, to keep a low profile, he used a pen name for his first work instead of his real name, and asked Yue Guan to help him conceal the true information.
After all, it's quite astonishing that a six-year-old Soul Master could write such an extraordinary article.
However, he underestimated the power of this Thesis and the influence of the Spirit Hall Bulletin.
His Thesis caused a sensation among Soul Masters on its first day of publication!
The Thesis features a standardized framework, a bold and innovative research topic, detailed experimental data, a rigorous argumentation process, and strong supporting evidence.
The entire Thesis is logically consistent, constructing a clear and complete chain of evidence from problem to method to result to conclusion. Those in the know will find it thoroughly enjoyable to read!
What's even more remarkable is that the original author consistently wrote with objectivity, composure, and even ruthlessness. Even before readers have verified the results, these words alone add a layer of credibility.
For loyal readers of this ten-day journal, the appearance of such Thesis is unprecedented.
Many readers of the Spirit Hall Bulletin possess a certain level of knowledge and literacy, so the impact of this article, "The Five-Layer Human Body Structure Theory: A Study on the Hierarchical Framework of Body and Mind and the Mechanism of Life Energy Carrying," on them far exceeded that of those who were merely observing.
Taking the Upper Three Sects as examples, almost all high-level Soul Masters immediately realized the value of this Thesis. Those who acted quickly were already trying to prove the points based on the content of the Thesis, and made breakthrough progress in many common cultivation problems.
The most important and intuitive point is that, for the first time, someone clearly explained the essence of [Mental Power]!
"Mental Power is the intrinsic kinetic energy of the [Mind Body], the conscious energy that is generated and radiates outward during the activity of the conscious body, and the energy manifestation of thought, perception, emotion, and intention."
"It is the foundation upon which Soul Master can control their Martial Soul and even their Soul Power with their consciousness."
A simple paragraph in the Thesis, like a sun streaking across the sky, instantly illuminated the questions that countless Soul Masters had kept buried deep in their hearts!
The feeling of sudden enlightenment that She Long and Yue Guan once experienced is happening all over the mainland.
Inside the Spirit Hall Library in Suotuo City, Balak Kingdom.
A middle-aged man of medium build, thin, with an ordinary appearance, and around forty years old, was staring blankly at the latest issue of the Spirit Hall Bulletin.
His previously listless demeanor now resembled that of a terminally ill patient who had suddenly sat up, his large eyes fixed intently on the contents of the ten-day magazine.
"The Five-Layer Structure of the Human Body, the movement of the Etheric Body, Mental Power, and Soul Power... So that's how it is, so that's how it is..."
"Xiaogang, Xiaogang? Xiaogang, what's wrong?"
Behind him, a man and a woman looked at him with worried expressions.
From the very beginning, Yu Xiaogang maintained this posture, his eyes vacant, muttering something unintelligible.
Anyway, Flender and Liu Erlong couldn't understand it.
Seeing that Yu Xiaogang's expression was becoming increasingly strange, the latter, in a moment of panic, couldn't help but try to take the ten-day publication away.
Unexpectedly, Yu Xiaogang suddenly gripped the ten-day publication tightly and shouted, "Don't move!"
This sound, like a thunderclap from a clear sky, not only startled Liu Erlong but also alerted the others in the Library.
The scene suddenly became very quiet, but countless eyes were turned towards Yu Xiaogang at that moment.
Flender suddenly felt a lot of pressure.