Forcing the Palace

"Enough. There's no possibility of that."

Dr. Ratio's voice, amplified by the sound equipment, carried throughout the entire venue.

It drowned out every other voice in the hall.

Their enthusiasm was like a fire doused with cold water, extinguished in an instant.

Everyone looked toward Dr. Ratio with complicated expressions.

Dr. Ratio had clearly produced another theoretical achievement, yet they could not simply take it for themselves and still had to study it on their own. Who would be willing to accept that?

Before Master Ratio had emerged out of nowhere, the Soul Master Realm had never seen such an epoch-making theory.

Even with guidance, could they successfully derive it?

What they had always wanted was never instruction, but answers.

"..."

Greed was never satisfied. They were suppressing it now, but soon, that greed would no longer be containable!

With an unparalleled treasure before them, who could refuse?

Yu Luomian spoke first. With a flattering smile, he said, "Master Ratio, we all know now that you are an unprecedented master of the Soul Master Realm. There has been none like you in ten thousand years, and there may not be another in the next ten thousand years."

"Other than you, there will never be a second master in the Soul Master Realm."

"If you do not reveal the theory in full, how could people with our abilities possibly derive it?"

"For the sake of the Soul Master Realm's development, please give us the complete theory!"

Yu Luomian bowed deeply to Dr. Ratio, his words earnest and heartfelt.

He had set an example for everyone. The audience immediately understood his intention.

If force would not work, then they would use softer methods. What mattered was getting their hands on that theory!

Whether it was the Three Elements Fusion Skill or the method that had just increased Soul Power, they wanted it all!

"Master Ratio, please! Other than you, no one can develop the Soul Master Realm anymore... For the sake of the Soul Master Realm, please stop keeping your knowledge to yourself!"

"Is it not enough if I kneel before you? Master Ratio, you are a god among men!"

"From this day onward, you are my idol! Please, please, we truly need these theories!"

"..."

The entire audience pleaded loudly.

Their gazes were filled with reverence and supplication. They revered Dr. Ratio as they would a god.

Quite a few people even dropped to their knees outright!

More and more people knelt, praising Dr. Ratio with the most extravagant words they could muster.

In their mouths, Dr. Ratio became the greatest being in existence.

And all of this was meant to make Dr. Ratio reveal the complete theoretical formulas. They did not want to think for themselves, nor did they believe they could derive them on their own.

If they could obtain Dr. Ratio's complete theoretical formulas, who would be willing to put in the effort themselves?

Watching the roaring sea of voices below, Yu Luomian revealed a triumphant smile and continued, "Master Ratio, in light of the expectations of all the people, would you please reveal those two formulas?"

"Your merit will surely surpass that of the gods, and you will become an immortal great figure of the Soul Master Realm!"

Yu Luomian suppressed his excitement as he stared intently at Dr. Ratio.

Spirit Kite Douluo shuddered. This man was truly capable of flattery. He was practically praising Dr. Ratio into an unparalleled great being who surpassed the gods!

It was far too nauseating. With her temperament, she could not stand listening to it.

Still, Dr. Ratio had stumbled upon a huge advantage. As long as he answered these people's expectations, he would become the world's one and only true god!

So this was what that guy had been waiting for? He's really calculating!

Spirit Kite Douluo believed she had seen through Dr. Ratio's intentions.

Xie Yue's face was flushed with excitement as he thought, Dr. Ratio deserves it! He is absolutely the greatest figure in this world!

Dr. Ratio looked at Yu Luomian. The Plaster Head Sculpture remained expressionless as he uttered three words.

"Get off the stage."

"!!!" Yu Luomian froze. He looked at Dr. Ratio in confusion, unable to believe his ears.

Though he had guided the crowd and created the current momentum, he had also given Dr. Ratio an incomparably grand spectacle. As long as Dr. Ratio cooperated with him, it would be merit enough to become a god!

Yet now Dr. Ratio was telling him to... get off the stage?!

"You may waste your own time, and I have no right to criticize you. That is your right. But if you waste my time, I may try using methods beyond words to make you respect reality."

Dr. Ratio spoke calmly, his threat unmistakable.

This was why he did not wish to deal with mediocre people. Even if his original intention was only to guide them, they would become endlessly greedy and demand results in one step.

Just like now, using every possible means to force him.

Unfortunately, worldly fame held no attraction for him whatsoever.

Yu Luomian came to his senses and realized that Dr. Ratio really had insulted him.

As the Second Chief of one of the Upper Three Sects, he had been humiliated outright. This made the already sensitive Yu Luomian even angrier. He clenched his fists and glared coldly at Dr. Ratio.

"Master Ratio, I did not hear you clearly just now. Could you say that again?"

Yu Luomian took a step forward and stared Dr. Ratio down.

He was trying to display the dignity expected of the Second Chief of one of the Upper Three Sects.

Dr. Ratio ignored him—or rather, disdained his sinister probing.

"Now then, on to the second matter, regarding the Synesthesia Beacon..."

Dr. Ratio's attitude left everyone unable to make sense of him. He only cared about ensuring his voice carried onward, without concern for what others thought or did.

Or rather, making a group of fools shut up was a difficult task.

"No! Master Ratio! Answer my question directly! Are you refusing to reveal the complete theory because you intend to keep it hidden for Spirit Hall, preventing the Soul Master Realm from sharing it?"

Yu Luomian questioned him loudly. He was also on the platform, interrupting Dr. Ratio.

Dr. Ratio turned to look at him, finally becoming somewhat unable to endure the annoyance.

Dr. Ratio was a scholar, but he had never been a frail and sickly bookworm. He possessed a strong physique, and at certain times, he would employ more direct and effective methods.

For example, right now!

A piece of chalk appeared between his fingers. It looked like an ordinary white piece of chalk.

But the instant it was aimed at Yu Luomian—

Yu Luomian could no longer move at all. Though he possessed the strength of a Soul Douluo, at this moment he was as fragile as an ordinary person. The tiny piece of chalk in Dr. Ratio's hand became the only thing in his sight.

"Wait! I need to explain something regarding Master Ratio's theories!"

Suddenly, Qian Daoliu's voice rang out.

From the elevated platform of the Pope's Palace, a streak of golden light shot in this direction.

It was Qian Daoliu, who had activated his Martial Soul Avatar, the Six-Winged Angel. He flew toward the platform, the golden radiance he emitted filled with a holy aura.

Bathed in the holy light, everyone's emotions calmed somewhat.

Qian Daoliu landed on the platform and looked at Yu Luomian, a glint of cold light flashing in his eyes.

If not for this fool steering public opinion, he would not have wanted to come out at all.

But now, he had no choice but to step forward!

"I, the Grand Elder of Spirit Hall, the Pope before the previous Pope, the patriarch of the Angel Clan, one of the Three Peerless Douluo, invincible in the sky..."