Grandmaster? A Name Undeserved

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"Ten Core Competencies Theory?"

The students looked at the chalk writing on the blackboard, secretly puzzled.

They had never heard of this theory.

Yan rubbed his fists together, a cold smirk curling at his lips.

He could hardly wait to make this fame-seeking Dr. Ratio make a fool of himself!

Hu Liena propped up her chin, a faint flush appearing on her fair face.

She could not help recalling the glimpse she had accidentally caught of Dr. Ratio's true face a few days ago. He really was so handsome...

As for the theory class Dr. Ratio was teaching, she did not really care much about it.

In fact, for soul masters, Martial Soul Theory classes were rather optional.

Under normal circumstances, those who studied theory were all low-level soul masters.

They hoped to break through the limits of talent through theoretical research, but the results were always disheartening.

After tens of thousands of years, research into Martial Soul Theory had still failed to help anyone break through the limits of talent.

Talent had always been the decisive qualification for a soul master!

Ratio glanced at the students' reactions and gave a slight nod.

Everything was within his expectations.

These students lacked reverence and yearning for truth. They were like monkeys that only knew how to wield brute force.

Without wasting words, Ratio said, "The Ten Core Competencies Theory I'll be teaching you today was promoted by Grandmaster Yu Xiaogang, who was immensely popular more than twenty years ago."

The moment Ratio said that, everyone perked up.

More than twenty years ago, none of them had even been born. They knew nothing about such things!

But they did know that Dr. Ratio was the current Grandmaster.

Could there have been another Grandmaster over twenty years ago?

Yan chuckled and said in a voice that was not loud, yet audible to everyone around him:

"Looks like Grandmasters really aren't worth much..."

Xie Yue shot him a glare and frowned slightly.

Xie Yue respected Dr. Ratio greatly and had been diligently learning from him.

Yan pretended not to see Xie Yue's warning. He had already decided that he had to make Dr. Ratio suffer a little later.

Ratio naturally heard Yan's provocation and gave him an indifferent glance.

"Let's begin with Grandmaster Yu Xiaogang's first theory. Where do Martial Souls come from? Does anyone know?" Ratio asked.

The model student, Xie Yue, was the first to raise his hand.

Ratio let him answer first.

Xie Yue replied, "They are inherited through one's parents' bloodline!"

"Correct. That is Grandmaster Yu Xiaogang's first theory. Xie Yue, plus three points!" Ratio said with a smile.

A smile also appeared on Xie Yue's face.

Yan immediately cried out, "Come on! This Grandmaster really doesn't live up to the name! I heard my grandfather mention this theory when I was little! How did it end up being counted as his theory?"

Most of the other students also wore bewildered expressions.

That was right, this theory was far too commonplace!

Even commoner soul masters had already guessed it. It was no secret at all.

Naturally, it could not have been proposed by Grandmaster Yu Xiaogang.

Yan deliberately said that Grandmaster was unworthy of the title, but he was really taking a jab at Dr. Ratio.

Xie Yue frowned tightly. Looking at the noisy students, he clenched his fists.

Outside the door.

Bibi Dong, dressed in a purple gown, heard the voices inside but did not enter immediately.

She wanted to hear what this new-generation Grandmaster Ratio thought of Yu Xiaogang!

Back then, Yu Xiaogang had been elevated to the status of Grandmaster by her own hand.

Quite a few old scholars of Spirit Hall had refused to acknowledge him, whereas Ratio had now won the approval of nearly all of them. The contrast left her deeply unwilling to accept it.

She truly was curious about the image Yu Xiaogang had in Ratio's eyes.

Now, Yan's loud mockery from inside the classroom reached Bibi Dong's ears, and her expression darkened slightly.

A trace of anger appeared on her exquisite face.

Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo, following behind her, both tensed up.

Neither of them dared raise their heads. They knew that Bibi Dong was definitely angry in her current state!

"The second theory: the relationship between Innate Soul Power and Martial Soul quality..."

"The third theory: soul rings are unrelated to Martial Souls..."

"The fourth theory..."

Ratio did not argue with the students. Instead, he continued explaining Grandmaster Yu Xiaogang's Ten Core Competencies Theory.

With every theory he explained, the students became a little more disappointed.

If others had heard these theories, such as commoner soul masters, they would probably have been awestruck.

But among these students, whom Spirit Hall had prioritized in training, they seemed quite ordinary.

Yan burst out laughing. Looking at Ratio, it was impossible to tell whether he was insulting Yu Xiaogang or sarcastically mocking Ratio as he said, "What kind of bullshit Grandmaster is that? Aren't these all basic theories?"

"If becoming a Grandmaster is as simple as sharing these things, then if I reveal my family's soul power manuals, can I become a Grandmaster too?!"

Yan shrugged, his words filled with utter disdain for the so-called Grandmaster.

His words were crude, but not without reason. He did have a point.

Because what Yu Xiaogang had described really were theories commonly circulated among high-level soul masters.

They were facts even third-rate soul master factions knew.

The other students also showed puzzled expressions at his words.

In the previous three classes, the theories Dr. Ratio had explained had benefited them greatly.

That was why they had been able to endure Dr. Ratio's sharp tongue.

But this lesson...

Xie Yue shouted angrily, "Yan!!! If you don't want to learn, then get out! Don't disrupt Dr. Ratio's teaching!"

Xie Yue was furious, his face turning red.

Yan's expression changed. He secretly glanced at Hu Liena and muttered, "Am I not even allowed to question it? These theories were beneath notice to begin with..."

The moment the words left his mouth, Yan suddenly felt a chill wash over him.

Despite the warm weather, he suddenly shivered twice.

"???" Yan looked suspiciously at Ratio.

Ratio nodded slightly. Looking at the students, whose faces were full of doubt, he said with a smile:

"You are all quite good. You did not revere authority blindly. I have always emphasized that whether one is a mediocrity or a genius, one should not place excessive faith in authority. I am very satisfied with your current performance."

"In truth, the Ten Core Competencies Theory proposed by Grandmaster Yu Xiaogang was merely a matter of promotion."

"At the end of the day, he was nothing more than a fool."

Ratio disparaged Yu Xiaogang without mercy.

"!!!"

The students all perked up at once.

This was the Dr. Ratio they remembered!

Yan's eyes lit up, and he loudly fanned the flames. "That's more like it! Dr. Ratio, since you say the previous Grandmaster was a fool, then as the current Grandmaster, you can definitely prove yourself, right!"

Everyone else looked at Ratio with expectant expressions.

At that moment, in their excitement, none of them noticed that the temperature throughout the classroom had unknowingly dropped by several degrees!

Ratio wore a Plaster Head Sculpture over his head, hiding his expression.

But his voice was joyful.

"That's right. I will let you experience firsthand... the emergence of truth!"