Earth-Shattering

Earth-Shattering

"I, Qian Daoliu, Grand Elder of Spirit Hall, the Pope before last, patriarch of the Angel Clan, one of the Three Peerless Douluo, invincible in the sky. I guarantee this with my own reputation and that of Spirit Hall."

"Master Ratio treated everyone equally. Aside from Xie Yue, he gave Spirit Hall no preferential treatment."

"Spirit Hall's Soul Scholars likewise did not receive Master Ratio's complete theory."

Qian Daoliu spoke in a deep voice.

With his own reputation and that of Spirit Hall as a guarantee, coupled with the sacred radiance emanating from the Six-Winged Angel,

his words were highly convincing.

Upon hearing this, everyone present believed seven or eight parts out of ten.

Besides, Ratio was far too arrogant, so arrogant that he simply did not put anyone in his eyes.

Someone like that would probably disdain serving any particular faction.

Deep down, they all thought so.

Of course, after all the commotion just now, what mattered was not what kind of person Ratio was, but that they sincerely wanted the complete theory.

Now that Qian Daoliu had said this, they no longer had any grounds to press the matter.

Even Spirit Hall could not receive preferential treatment, so what right did they have to demand that Ratio publish the complete theory?

Qian Daoliu added, "Spirit Hall has many research scholars. I promise you all again: if Spirit Hall is the first to develop the subsequent theories, we will publish them immediately!"

"Spirit Hall has always represented Soul Scholars, especially commoner Soul Scholars, and exists for the benefit of all Soul Scholars."

"In the past, the present, and the future, that stance will never change."

After Qian Daoliu finished speaking, applause rang out across the entire venue.

Everyone had been persuaded by Qian Daoliu's promise.

Of course, quite a few people still harbored dissatisfaction toward Ratio. They did not understand why he was doing this.

A small favor earns gratitude, but a great favor breeds resentment; this principle held true in all ages.

Ratio had something better, yet only gave them something ordinary. There would certainly be greedy people dissatisfied with that.

Ratio swept his gaze across the crowd indifferently, not caring in the slightest about what they thought.

"The second matter concerns the Synesthesia Beacon." Without pausing for even a moment, Ratio continued with the final matter.

Everyone else widened their eyes and pricked up their ears, eagerly awaiting the appearance of the second theory.

Having witnessed the wonder of the Three Elements Fusion Skill, they were all filled with anticipation.

Ratio continued, "The so-called Synesthesia Beacon is a type of light particle called a beacon that I will release. Together with sunlight, it will shine upon the entire Douluo Continent."

"As long as someone is outside in the sunlight, they will absorb the Synesthesia Beacon."

"At that time, those who possess the Synesthesia Beacon will gain the ability to understand the language of any intelligent lifeform. In other words, humans and Soul Beasts will be able to communicate."

After Ratio finished explaining this theory, the response was lukewarm.

That was already putting it kindly.

In truth, most people had bewilderment written all over their faces.

The only intelligent lifeforms on the Douluo Continent were humans and Soul Beasts, yet the two races were enemies!

Soul Scholars hunted Soul Beasts. Only in this way could they obtain soul rings and advance in rank.

Their hatred and conflict were irreconcilable, unless Soul Scholars gave up their cultivation—but that was obviously impossible.

So the theory Ratio had introduced was actually somewhat useless.

Was it really important to know what Soul Beasts were saying...?

On the contrary, it might even help the Soul Beasts. Once they understood human language, would they not gain a better understanding of Soul Scholars?

Yu Luomian had not yet stepped down from the stage. He swept his eyes around and could tell that the audience doubted this theory.

"Master Ratio, on behalf of the million viewers, I would like to ask: once your Synesthesia Beacon spreads, will it benefit humans, or Soul Beasts?"

Yu Luomian wore a suspicious expression. He wanted to steer public opinion again.

Ratio said flatly, "Not only Soul Beasts. The Douluo World... may be capable of communicating with other parallel worlds. At the same time, the hatred between humans and Soul Beasts does not necessarily have to continue."

Ratio said this because his values came from another world.

Intelligent life should not be limited to humans. In the Honkai Star Rail universe, there were nonhuman races such as Thalassian Fishmen, Wingweavers, Borisin, and others. Even mechanical lifeforms existed.

Then Soul Beasts likewise deserved to be regarded seriously by Ratio.

Yet upon hearing this, all the Soul Scholars revealed absurd expressions.

They had never imagined that humans and Soul Beasts might one day coexist peacefully.

The relationship between the two races had always been utterly irreconcilable.

"This is absurd! Master Ratio, don't tell me you want Soul Scholars to stop hunting for soul rings? Without soul rings, Soul Scholars might remain stuck at the Soul Scholar stage forever, never able to obtain Soul Skills!"

"If the Soul Beasts attacked then, how are we supposed to resist them?"

Yu Luomian sneered repeatedly as he questioned him.

Ratio's voice remained calm, without the slightest ripple from others' doubts.

"Soul Scholars do not necessarily need soul rings to break through. Obtaining soul rings by hunting Soul Beasts is a backward and barbaric method... As intelligent lifeforms, we should have more efficient methods."

Ratio spoke flatly.

To be honest, Ratio actually had a research project studying whether obtaining soul rings by killing Soul Beasts might affect a Soul Scholar's intelligence.

After all, soul rings housed remnants of Soul Beasts' souls. That certainly could not be good for Soul Scholars.

"!!!" Yu Luomian was dumbfounded. He stared at Ratio in astonishment.

At first, he had thought that questioning Ratio like this would throw him into disarray and avenge the humiliation he had just suffered.

Yet Ratio had just dropped a bombshell?

He wanted Soul Scholars to stop obtaining soul rings by hunting Soul Beasts?

How outrageous would that be?!

If Ratio truly succeeded, then Soul Scholars... might really see a rift with the old era!

Would the era in which Ratio existed become the dividing line between the new and old eras?

"Y-you... do you know what you're saying? Master Ratio, even you will be ridiculed if you say something like this and cannot make it happen!"

Only after asking did Yu Luomian realize that his voice had become somewhat muffled.

The news was simply too explosive!

Ratio nodded. "Naturally, it is true. As intelligent races, we should not have only hatred and war. Soul Beasts also have the right to pursue truth. I will help mediate between you and end this hatred."

"Huh?!" Yu Luomian was stunned.

The entire venue, including the people of Spirit Hall led by Qian Daoliu, was left speechless.

Ratio's words were simply too shocking!

What utterly absurd words!

Suddenly, they had a premonition that the Synesthesia Beacon was like opening Pandora's Box. No one knew where it would ultimately lead.

Ratio had no obligation to explain himself to anyone. After he finished speaking, Blue Spirit Fire appeared around him.

"Wait...!"

Qian Daoliu hurriedly raised a hand to stop him.

Spirit fire ignited around Ratio's body, and in the next instant, he vanished from the high platform.

He had arrived suddenly, and left even more suddenly, with no intention of taking a curtain call.