As the light swirled across the Sky Screen, scenes from ancient times were finally revealed to all beings in both realms.
Ancient books were burned to ashes, stone tablets bearing the wisdom of the ancients were shattered, and countless once-flourishing academic traditions turned to dust in the divine Divine Edict of the gods.
Those were the darkest years in the history of Douluo Star.
A civilization that once possessed limitless possibilities was forcibly strangled by an invisible giant hand from the Divine Realm.
Countless ideas were stifled before they could even take root, countless pieces of knowledge disappeared before they could be passed on, and the Core Flame that should have illuminated the path of civilization were gradually extinguished over the long years.
Beneath the Sky Screen, the countless people and Soul Master of Douluo Star looked up at the heavens, feeling as if a heavy mountain was pressing down on their hearts.
They never imagined that the gods they had revered for generations would personally create such a horrific Cultural Catastrophe!
In the past, they always thought that the Divine Realm was high above, and the gods looked down on the mortal world. Even if they could not protect all living beings in every way, they would at least protect the long-term development of Douluo Star.
But what about now?
Instead of becoming guardians of civilization, the gods, in order to maintain their own rule, personally severed the path to the future of Douluo Star!
What kind of deity is this?
They are clearly a group of rulers who only care about their own interests and are even willing to sacrifice the entire civilization!
"So that's how it is... So this is the kind of world we've been living in all along!"
An ordinary Soul Master gazed at the Sky Screen, his fists clenched, his voice trembling uncontrollably.
"No wonder that knowledge has never been valued, no wonder ordinary people have no choice but to desperately become Soul Master if they want to change their fate!"
"If we don't have the talent of Soul Master, are we destined to be manipulated by others for the rest of our lives? Are we not even qualified to understand this world?"
No one answered.
Because more and more people are finding that they are unable to refute these questions.
In the past Douluo Star, Soul Master could gain status by possessing power, nobles could enjoy privileges by holding power, and ordinary people might not be able to change their situation even if they devoted their entire lives to it.
Everyone was used to these rules.
Only today have they finally realized that behind these rules lies the shadow of the Divine Realm!
A long-suppressed anger finally erupted from the crowd.
"Since the Divine Realm don't care about our lives, why should we continue to revere them?"
"If gods can decide our fate, can't we decide our own future?"
"I don't want to live like this anymore!"
The roars converged into a tidal wave, as if trying to break through the invisible shackles that shrouded Douluo Star.
Some were angry, some were fearful, and some, after seeing the truth, finally resolved to change their fate.
Amid this turmoil, the name of the Spirit Hall began to be mentioned by more and more people.
The reason is simple.
In the present Douluo Star, if anyone dares to directly challenge the old order and possesses the power to truly change the continent's landscape, then the Spirit Hall is undoubtedly the most likely choice.
Moreover, the Spirit Hall has already received support from Huaxia Star!
The previous technological comparisons allowed countless people on Douluo Star to witness firsthand the power of Huaxia Star.
It was a world where technology had advanced to unimaginable heights, and where a complete civilization system could drive society forward.
Now, Cultural Comparison have once again revealed the darkness of Douluo Star's past.
In comparison, more and more people are finally realizing what they truly need.
What they need is not a perpetually superior Divine Realm, nor a group of nobles who only care about enjoying privileges.
What they need is a future that breaks down old constraints and gives hope to ordinary people!
The Spirit Hall is currently the most likely force to carry this hope.
And so, the resistance began.
Some Soul Master who were initially hesitant about joining the Spirit Hall Spirit Hall took the lead in expressing their willingness to join.
Following this, more and more commoners, low-level Soul Master, and even some people who were originally loyal to the various empires began to actively seek out the Spirit Hall's strongholds.
Some came with their Martial Soul and cultivation achievements, some brought their families to join them, and some even abandoned their original identities, all in order to seize an opportunity in this upheaval that was about to sweep across the continent.
They may not all understand what cultural inheritance means, nor can they necessarily explain the significance of the development of civilization.
But they have at least understood one thing.
If they continue with the status quo, their future will forever be in the hands of others.
Since that's the case, why not take the initiative and take a step forward?
For the Spirit Hall, this popular uprising was undoubtedly an unprecedented opportunity.
Papal Hall the Spirit Hall's Papal Palace, Bibi Dong gazed at the constant stream of messages, a glint of shrewdness flashing in her eyes.
The forces that originally required the Spirit Hall to expend a great deal of effort to acquire are now actively converging on the Spirit Hall.
What does this mean?
This means that the truth revealed by the Sky Screen is fundamentally changing the hearts and minds of the people of Douluo Star!
In the past, when the Spirit Hall wanted to unify the continent, it had to face the obstruction of two major empires and many sects.
Now, with the Divine Realm's prestige crumbling, the situation facing the Spirit Hall is completely different from before.
The people began to awaken, the Soul Master began to re-examine the Divine Realm, and the foundation of the old order was constantly shaken.
If they can seize this opportunity, the Spirit Hall may be able to use the power of Huaxia Star to truly start a war to unify the continent!
"Pass down the order."
Bibi Dong sat enthroned on the Pope throne, her purple robes fluttering slightly with her imposing presence, her voice carrying an undeniable authority.
"Accept all Soul Master and civilians willing to join the Spirit Hall, integrate forces from all regions, and prepare for the unification of the continent."
"Since the old order is corrupt, let us break it with our own hands!"
As soon as Bibi Dong's order was issued, all forces of the Spirit Hall sprang into action.
On the other side of Douluo Star, in the Divine Realm, the scene is completely different.
The atmosphere inside the magnificent temple was oppressively suffocating.
The Five Great God Kings, including the Asura God, gazed at the Sky Screen, their faces growing increasingly grim.
Now that things have come to this point, they fully understand that the past can no longer be hidden.
Once the truth of the Gods' Calamity is fully revealed, the Divine Realm will find it much harder to gain the trust of the people of Douluo Star as easily as it did in the past.
Worse still, public anger did not dissipate as the footage ended; instead, it is increasingly turning into concrete actions.
With the Spirit Hall receiving more support, Huaxia Star's influence extended further into Douluo Star.
This is the situation the gods least wanted to see!
But now, even if they wanted to stop it, it would be difficult to find a suitable reason.
After all, what the Sky Screen displays is not mere speculation, but real footage from the past.
They can't possibly deny the divine Divine Edict they once issued in front of all beings in both realms!
Just as the Divine Realm fell silent, the kings and nobles who had been brought into the Divine Realm also quietly underwent changes.
They originally believed that the Divine Realm was the ultimate guardian of the order of Douluo Star.
But now it seems that the so-called protection was nothing more than a pretext based on self-interest.
What they found even more unacceptable was that many historical records did indeed contain evidence corroborating the Sky Screen.
In the past, they might have attributed certain things to their age or covered up the doubts with various reasons.
But when the truth is laid bare, all explanations seem pale and powerless.
A king glanced furtively at the Asura God, his initial awe gone, replaced by deep dread.
The same applies to other nobles.
They dared not question the Five Great God Kings to their faces, but they no longer trusted the Divine Realm as unconditionally as they had in the past.
Because they finally realized that the forces they had relied on in the past might not always be on their side.
As the forces of the Divine Realm, the Spirit Hall, and Huaxia Star gradually come into a standoff, the future wars on Douluo Star will no longer be ordinary struggles for imperial supremacy.
That will be a comprehensive contest concerning the direction of civilization, the ruling order, and future choices!
Just as the people of Douluo Star began to awaken and the Spirit Hall accelerated the integration of the continent's forces, the scenes on the Sky Screen did not stop.
[End of comparison of Douluo Star culture]
[Next, we will begin comparing the cultural heritage of Huaxia Star.]
As the sound from the Sky Screen faded, countless people on Douluo Star raised their heads again.
Huaxia Star!
What kind of culture does this civilization, which displays a terrifying depth in the field of technology, possess?
If technology can change the world, then what can culture bring to a civilization?
At the same time, on the distant Huaxia Star.
Inside the Federal Council Hall, many Councilor also turned their gaze to the Sky Screen.
Previously, the Cultural Catastrophe that Douluo Star had suffered filled them with regret.
Those burned books, those severed traditions, those Core Flame of civilization that should have had a bright future...
Even across the distant Starry Sky, it's enough to make one feel heavy.
Especially Cang Jie.
This being, who held the reins of written language and witnessed the evolution of civilization, couldn't help but let out a long sigh at this moment.
"What a pity."
Cang Jie gazed at the Sky Screen, his eyes filled with regret.
"If that ancient knowledge could have been preserved intact, the civilization of Douluo Star might have taken a completely different path."
So many ideas, so many theories, so much wisdom left by our ancestors have simply vanished into the long river of history.
For Cang Jie, writing was not merely a tool for recording knowledge, but a bridge for civilization to transcend time and perpetuate its spirit.
Once the tradition is broken, those who come after will have to re-explore the path laid out by their predecessors.
The wasted years and opportunities cannot be measured by simple numbers.
The other Federation Councilor also remained silent.
In the vastness of space, Chen Tian gazed at the scene on the Sky Screen and couldn't help but shake his head slightly.
Douluo Star could have had so much more potential.
Unfortunately, the alliance of power and divine authority stifled many possibilities in the past.
However, regret is just regret.
Today, Huaxia Star has already forged its own path.
It can draw lessons from history and transform the wisdom of the ancients into a force that drives civilization forward.
With this in mind, Chen Tian's gaze hardened once more.
At that very moment, the Sky Screen shone with brilliant light.
The vast galaxy seems to transform into a long river that runs through the ages, with countless ancient characters and imprints of civilization emerging from the void, weaving together a magnificent and awe-inspiring picture.
That is the cultural origin of Huaxia Star.
For Huaxia Star, culture has never been a dispensable decoration, nor is it merely an ancient relic for people to admire.
It is the root of a civilization, the wisdom accumulated by countless generations, and a spiritual Core Flame that can be passed down no matter how times change.
Technology can propel civilization toward the stars, and power can conquer vast territories.
But only culture can enable a civilization to share a common identity over a long period of time, and pass on its own spirit and will to future generations.
Timeless and enduring, its spirit passed down through generations.
This is the real reason why Huaxia Star values culture!