You must know that Xie Ru once defeated Titled Douluo with the cultivation level of Soul Douluo. He has not made a move for many years, but no one knows what his current strength is.
Xue Ye's teacher?
The first scholar in the world?
Zhou Qiubai was shocked.
He finally understood why Dugu Bo was so respectful, why Prince Xue Xing called himself a "student", and why those aristocratic students had to perform discipleship rituals.
This is not suppression by force, but a comprehensive crushing of reputation, status, and knowledge.
Wen Wu is the first, Wu Wu is the second.
But the man in front of me is recognized as "the first person in literature".
His existence itself is a kind of power, a power that even Titled Douluo dare not easily provoke.
Yang Guyun also nodded slightly and added in a rare moment, "My grandfather said that Mr. Xie is Sea God's needle for Heaven Dou. As long as he is here, Heaven Dou will not be in chaos."
His existence is somewhat similar to Master of the Tang Kingdom, Changsheng of Beili.
Xie Ru seemed to notice Zhou Qiubai's gaze and turned to look at him.
That look was very gentle, without any aggression, but it made Zhou Qiubai feel a chill in his heart.
In the field, Xie Ru turned around and said to Dugu Bo, "Mr. Dugu, let's stop today's matter. The children are young and energetic, and it is inevitable that they will speak inappropriately. As an elder, why should you care about them?"
Dugu Bo was silent for a while, and finally nodded. "Since Mr. Chen said so, I will naturally obey you."
As soon as he finished speaking, his eyes glanced at Yu Xiaogang, which made Yu Xiaogang shiver involuntarily and feel tense.
Xie Ru then turned to Prince Xue Xing, his tone still gentle. "Prince, if you are here today for the purpose of recruiting students, you can discuss it with Meng Shenji. The college has its own rules, so just act according to the rules."
Prince Xue Xing nodded repeatedly. "My teacher is right."
He understood that things could not have gone better than this today. With Xie Ru coming forward, he would not be able to take advantage of the opportunity.
And it was probably Xie Ru who noticed his thoughts and asked him to stop.
It used to be that this person seemed to know what everyone was thinking.
However, he was not at a loss. At least he successfully delayed Shrek's opportunity to join the academy immediately and bought Xue Beng time.
Although this person has no interest in government affairs now, if he really offends him, he will directly offend all the civil and military officials, not to mention whether the imperial brother will kill him.
Xie Ru finally looked at the crowd of Shrek, his eyes lingered on Tang San for a moment, and he said slowly, "You have come from afar. If you are serious about studying, the college will consider your application. However, the key to cultivation is to be solid. You must not aim too high, and you must be careful of unverified theories."
He withdrew his gaze and refocused on the field, his voice still calm. "I already know what happened today. Shrek Academy wants to join Heaven Dou Royal Academy. This is indeed good news. But cooperation needs to be considered in the long term and cannot be rushed. What do you think, three education committee members?"
Meng Shenji immediately bowed respectfully. "Dean Chen is right."
"As for Mr. Yu's theory..." Xie Ru looked at Yu Xiaogang, "It has its merits, but it also has shortcomings. Academic debates are normal, but if unverified theories are used on disciples, that's a problem."
Yu Xiaogang's face suddenly turned pale, and he felt uneasy, but he didn't even dare to say a retort.
Xie Ru That look struck Yu Xiaogang straight to the bottom of his heart.
Although he was not angry at Yu Xiaogang for playing with academics, he saw through all his disguises.
Yu Xiaogang's whole body stiffened, his lips trembled slightly, and he wanted to say something to turn the situation around, but when the words reached his lips, no words came out.
But Xie Ru has already shifted his attention.
"The leapfrog absorption of Soul Ring is not without precedent." Xie Ru said directly to everyone, "The key is that the number of years is not the decisive factor. The real core lies in the fundamentals of the person, body, spirit and opportunity. These are all factors. If you only stick to the numerical limit, it will be a waste of time."
He paused, and then his eyes fell on Yu Xiaogang: "If Mr. Yu really wants to explore this way, you might as well go back and read more. Ancient books are vast, and the wisdom of the predecessors is hidden deep in them. It is far more true than working behind closed doors."
These words sounded very polite and even a bit alienating, but everyone present understood it.
Your theory is just behind closed doors. If you want to become Grandmaster, you must first read the book clearly.
Yu Xiaogang's face instantly turned from white to red, then from red to blue, and finally turned into an indescribable despair.
Decades of pride and persistence were shattered at this moment.
He is unwilling!
"I... I have studied Martial Soul Theory for decades!" He raised his head suddenly, his voice excited, "My theory has been verified by a large amount of data! The upper limit of First Soul Ring can never exceed four hundred and fifty years, and Second Soul Ring cannot exceed seven hundred and sixty years, let alone a thousand years! This is an iron law, an iron law that has been double verified by the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan and Spirit Hall!"
The more he spoke, the more excited he became. He put his hands behind his back and tried to straighten his somewhat stooped spine, trying to regain his "Grandmaster" demeanor.
That face tried desperately to show confidence and authority, but it looked particularly funny because of the excessive tension of the muscles.
The whole place was silent.
Everyone looked at him with complicated eyes, some showing sympathy and pity, but more of them were ridiculing and a bit like watching a show.
Are you comparing knowledge with a great scholar?
Should I say it or not, Yu Xiaogang...
You are really looking for death!
Xie Ru's eyes slowly moved away from Yu Xiaogang's face, with a calmness that was almost compassionate in his eyes.
"Mr. Yu." His voice was still gentle, "The leapfrog absorption of Soul Ring is not without precedent throughout the ages. Spirit Hall's first generation palace master Qian Qiurou, Second Soul Ring is a thousand years old, The founding emperors of the Star Luo Empire, Dai Tianyang, and Second Soul Ring, are also thousands of years old. These records are mentioned in <General History of Martial Souls> and <Records of Continental Anomalies>, and they are not top secrets."
He paused and looked at Chen Xuan: "Xuan'er, there should be some in the basket of books you carry."
Chen Xuan nodded slightly, quickly pulled out two yellowed ancient books from the basket, and opened a page. "<General History of Martial Souls> Volume 2, Qian Qiurou, Angel Martial Soul, Spirit Hall The first-generation palace master, awakened at the age of six, Innate Full Soul Power level 20, hunted Second Soul Ring at the age of six, killed Radiant Lion for a thousand years, absorbed successfully, shocked Soul Master World."
He opened another book. "<Volume Records of Continental Anomalies·Star Luo Empire>, Dai Tianyang, White Tiger Martial Soul. When he was a boy, he encountered danger in Star Dou Forest. He killed Nether Tiger for three thousand years in a desperate situation, and forcibly absorbed Second Soul Ring. After a narrow escape, his cultivation level skyrocketed."
After reading, Chen Xuan closed the book and said, "If Mr. Yu is interested, you can borrow these books."
Yu Xiaogang's face turned red and his lips trembled. "Those... are all legends! Who knows if they are true or not! My theory is a conclusion reached through countless case statistics and scientific analysis. Take our Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan as an example. For hundreds of years, the First Soul Ring of all direct descendants have never been more than four hundred and fifty years old!"